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Lib Dems' Ed Davey Demands Fuel Duty and Rail Fare Cuts

4/2/2026

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Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, calls for a 10p fuel duty cut and a 10% rail fare cut.
He criticizes Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage for backing U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming it raised petrol and diesel prices.
Davey urges Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to adopt a tougher stance.
He also seeks cheaper electric vehicles.

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Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, calls for a 10p fuel duty cut and a 10% rail fare cut.
He criticizes Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage for backing U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming it raised petrol and diesel prices.
Davey urges Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to adopt a tougher stance.
He also seeks cheaper electric vehicles.