Who is Emily Gasson?
Emily Gasson is the wife of Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats. She was the Liberal Democrat candidate for North Dorset in the 2005 general election.
A Political Journey
Emily Gasson had the number two position on the Lib Dem London-wide candidate list for the 2016 London Assembly elections, but she was not elected. In 2018, she stood for election as a councillor for the Norbiton Ward and topped the poll with 20% of the vote.
Personal Challenges
In 2022, Emily Gasson disclosed that she has multiple sclerosis. She was diagnosed 10 years ago, and her MS has worsened since lockdown. However, she and her husband highlight that her case is the "relapsing remitting" form, which is not as severe.
A Supportive Family
In a joint interview, Ed Davey and Emily Gasson expressed gratitude for the support they receive from Emily's family and their decent salaries, which help them navigate the challenges of her MS.
Emily's Involvement in the Liberal Democrats
Emily Gasson is an active member of the Liberal Democrats and has previously run for the party. In 2017, Ed Davey mentioned that the Liberal Democrats is a party that they both love.
A Love Story
Ed Davey and Emily Gasson met through the Liberal Democrats party when he was chairing a Housing Policy Working Group and she was a member as a social housing lawyer. They got married in 2005.
A Growing Family
Ed Davey and Emily Gasson have two children together. Their son, John, is 15 years old and their daughter, Ellie, is nine years old. John has speech difficulties, which has led to Davey's interest in speech therapy.
A Call for Support
Having personal experience with caring for his son, Ed Davey has called for a "caring revolution" and expressed the need for more support for parents facing similar challenges.
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