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Tristan Kirk

Sir Ed Davey convicted of speeding: Lib Dem leader and election thrill-seeker caught breaking limit on M1

Thrill-seeking Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey landed himself in court for a speeding conviction after admitting he is “super-busy” and blundered when giving his details to police.

The 58-year-old political leader spent the first week of the General Election campaign being photographed in headline-grabbing moments, including falling off a paddleboard and freewheeling downhill on a bike.

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