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- Liberal Democrats demand one-to-one midwife care for women in labour.
- Sir Ed Davey said three in every 100 women suffered serious tearing requiring emergency surgery in early 2026.
- The party pledged £600 million annually for maternity services if it forms government.
- Liberal Democrats propose hiring 300 extra consultant midwives and placing a consultant obstetrician on every labour ward at all times.