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Lib Dems call for action to improve safety in maternity care

Lib Dems call for action to improve safety in maternity care
BBC Politics Monday 21 September 2026, 08:47 UTC 1 min read
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Sir Ed Davey pledged to spend £600m a year on maternity services if the Lib Dems were in government.

Sir Ed Davey pledged to spend £600m a year on maternity services if the Lib Dems were in government.
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