Liberal Democrats Today, I am launching our new campaign to Stand up for Carers
– beginning with a call to raise Carer’s Allowance.




John, being a carer can be rewarding and full of love.

But it’s far from glamorous. It can be relentless and exhausting.

So today, I am launching our campaign to Stand up for Carers – beginning with
a call to raise Carer’s Allowance.

900,000 full-time unpaid carers rely on Carer’s Allowance – but at just
£67.25 a week, it’s not nearly enough. More than a third of those on Carer’s
Allowance are struggling to make ends meet. Many have been struggling for
months, often relying on foodbanks to feed themselves and the people they care
for.

That’s why the Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to immediately
raise Carer’s Allowance by £1,000 a year.

I’ve been a carer for much of my life. First as a teenager, nursing my mum
during her long battle against bone cancer. Later for my Nanna, organising her
care and trying to make her last few years as comfortable as we could. And now
as a father, as Emily and I care for our disabled son John.

I know how tough it can be.

Whether you are the parent of a disabled child, a young carer or you look
after an elderly family member, Coronavirus has made it even tougher.

Most carers are spending even more time looking after loved ones during the
pandemic. Most haven’t been able to take a single break since it started. Most
are simply exhausted.

I am determined that the Liberal Democrats will lead the way to a more caring
societyas we emerge from this pandemic. I will speak up for the nine million
carers in our country and be their voice.

Will you sign the campaign, and get us off to a flying start today?

Stand up for carers  ➜ <[link removed]>

Thank you for your support.

Best wishes,

Ed Davey
Leader of the Liberal Democrats



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