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Emily Gasson, Ed Davey's Wife And Son John Alban Davey - 5 Fast Facts

Sir Edward Jonathan Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats since 2020
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Emily Gasson is the wife of a famous British politician and leader of the Liberal Democrats.

She was the Liberal Democrats candidate in North Dorset in the UK Parliament elections.

In the 2001 and 2005 elections, Gasson was the candidate for the Liberal Democrats.

Her Husband served as a Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change in the Cameron–Clegg coalition from 2012 to 2015.

Ed Davey is an "orange Book" liberal who has been a member of the Parlament since 2017 for Kingston and Surbiton, from 1997 until 2015.

 Davey lost his seat in the 2015 general election but regained back after two years in the snap election.

 Davey served from 2017 to 2019 as the Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson.

Some Quick Facts

Full NameEdward Jonathan Davey
Known forEd Davey
Date of Birth25 December 1965
Age (As of 2022)age 57
ProfessionPolitical Leader
Political PartyLiberal Democrats
Spouse(His Wife)Emily Gasson
SonJhon Davey
DaughterEllie Davey
FatherJohn Davey
MotherNina Davey
Net Worth$1.5 Million.
Birth PlaceMansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Residence(s)Surbiton, London, England

Ed Davey Early Life


Sir Edward Jonathan Davey was born on Christmas Day, 25 December 1965, in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England.

Ed Davey's Father, John Davey, died when Edward was four years old, and his Mother, Nina Davey, also died eleven years after his Father, Jhon Davey, died.

He went to his maternal Grand Parents for his other take care. Edward letter joined the private Nottingham High School, where he became a Head Boy in 1984.

After completing High School, Ed Davey joined Jesus College, Oxford, where he completed his degree with his first-class BA degree in Philosophy.

Ed Davey has also become the president of JCR. At a young age, he also worked at Pork Farms pork pie factory and Boots, where he became an Economic Researcher in 1989 for Liberal Democrats.

He was closely involved in developing Liberal Democrat Policies such as extra money in income tax and central bank independence.

Ed Davey also worked on business forecasting and market analysis for the management consulting firm Omega Partners from 1993 to 1997.

Ed Davey Children

Sir Ed Davey with his wife, Emily Gasson and their children Ellie and John
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Emily and Ed Davey have two children, Son, and a Daughter.

Their son's name is "John," who is fourteen years old, and their daughter's name is " Ellie," and who is eight years old (as of 2022).

John has disabilities in speech, and Davey has interested in taking Jhon into speech therapy.

Edward Jonathan Davey Career

Ed Davey, trying to inspire a Lib Dem recovery.
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Parliamentary career (1997–2015)

Edward Jonathan Davey's political career began in the 1997 general election when he was elected at the first attempt to the House of Commons.

Ed Davey defeated Richard Tracey, the sitting Conservative MP who was Surbiton's former constituency, with 56 votes.

In the first speech of Ed Davey on 6 June 1997, he supported the establishment of the London Assembly, but the directly elected mayor of London did not support his idea.

He also spoke about the effects of government cuts on education delivery in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

Ed Davey, in 2001, was against the government's purpose for  restrictions on gambling machines, which he says that it is a "silly bit of nanny state politics"

In January 2003. Davey publicly supported local constituent and NHS whistleblower Lan Perkin, Who alleged that he had been sacked as finance director for exposing data manipulation at St George's NHS Health Service Trust.

Ed Davey is an "orange Book" liberal who has been a member of the Parlament since 2017 for Kingston and Surbiton, from 1997 until 2015.

Davey was against the government's decision of a complete ban on smoking in clubs and pubs.

Jeremy Browne and Mark Oaten supported Davey when he was one of eight Liberal Democrat MPs with him. Davey called the ban "a bit too nanny state."

In a 2007 article in Financial Times, Davey and LSE economist Tim Leunig proposed replacing the current local council planning permissions with community land auctions through sealed bids.

They suggest that councils tax the difference between a landlord's asking for the price and the highest bidder's offer, claiming it would help the nation's development and reduce the other taxes.

Ministerial career (2010–2015)

Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition agreement, after the General Election 2010  Davey was elected as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Department.

In January 2011, he faced opposition from postal workers in his Kidston and Surbiton Constituencies over his role in the privatization of Royal Mail.

Parliamentary career (2017–present)

Ed Davey lost his seat in the 2015 general election but regained back after two years in the snap election.

Ed Davey served from 2017 to 2019 as the Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson.

At the end of 2015, he announced for political and public service that he accepted a knighthood in 2016.

In 2017 Davey returned to Parliament at the regeneration of Tim Farron, candidate for the Liberal Democrat leadership election.

On June 10, 2020, Acting leader Davey launched his bid to become leader, saying "his experience as a carer can help rebuild Britain after the Coronavirus."

He proposed the establishment of basic income to support carers and noted that the Liberal Democrats should be "the party of social justice."

Ed Davey's Net Worth

According to internet data, Ed Davey's Net worth is approximately $1.5 million. 

As he is a famous political leader of the Liberal Democrats, and he is also a member of parliament.

Ed Davey's annual salary is £84,144.00, and his Monthly salary is £7,012.00.

Fast Five Facts Of Ed Davey

  1. Sir Edward Jonathan Davey was born on Christmas Day, 25 December 1965, in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England.
  2. Ed Davey went to his maternal Grand Parents for his other take care. Edward letter joined the private Nottingham High School, where he became a Head Boy of h984.

  3. Edward Jonathan Davey's political career began in the 1997 general election when he was elected at the first attempt to the House of Commons.
  4. Ed Davey is an "orange Book" liberal who has been a member of the Parlament since 2017 for Kingston and Surbiton, from 1997 until 2015.

  5. In 2017 Davey returned to Parliament at the regeneration of Tim Farron, candidate for the Liberal Democrat leadership election.

Some FAQs

Who are the children of Ed Davey?

Sons Jhon Davey and Daughter Ellie Davey.

Who is the Emily Gasson?

Emily Gasson, the wife of Ed Davey, was the Liberal Democrats candidate in North Dorset in the UK Parliament elections. in the 2001 and 2005 elections, Gasson was the candidate for the Liberal Democrats.

Who are the Parents of Ed Davey?

Ed Davey Father John Davey and Mother Nina Davey.