Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is hoping to secure the Christmas number one with a charity single called Love Is Enough.

Davey is teaming up with Bath Philharmonia’s Young Carers’ Choir for the song written by six current and former young carers.

The song was recorded in Bath last month with a full orchestra plus 20 singers and Sir Ed.

The Carers Trust and Bath Philharmonia will receive the proceeds from downloads and streams of the single.

Sir Ed Davey's charity single is called Love Is EnoughSir Ed Davey's charity single is called Love Is Enough (Image: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Sir Ed Davey's song was inspired by his time as a young carer

Sir Ed’s idea for a Christmas release was inspired by his own time as a chorister when he was a carer himself as a teenager.

He said he was sure the song would “strike a chord” with carers and their families.

The MP said: “When I sang In The Bleak Mid-Winter in my local church in 1978, neither I nor my brothers nor my mum fully appreciated how much our lives were all about to change.

“For mum’s cancer was getting worse and I was becoming a young carer. The next two-and-a-half years before my mother eventually died were extremely tough, but they were also full of love.

“When I heard the opening lyrics to Love Is Enough – ‘Every second we have left is worth a thousand others’ – they struck home and meant so much.”

He added: “This time of year is tough for all carers, particularly young ones – let’s put them in the spotlight.”

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Bath Philharmonia’s music director Jason Thornton said: “At Bath Phil, we believe every young person has a story to tell, regardless of where they are on their musical journey.

“Our unique approach to co-creating music empowers young carers to amplify their voices and celebrates the incredible roles they play in caring for others.

“When creating Love Is Enough, the young carers shared a profound message: love is everywhere, even when it’s taken for granted.

“They wanted to remind us all that, no matter who or where you are, there is always someone out there for you.”

He added: “Ed Davey, drawing on his own lived experience as a young carer, has shown these remarkable young people that they are seen, valued, and not alone.”

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Carers Trust operates a network of services for carers to provide advice, opportunities and breaks for young carers across the country.

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Its chief executive Kirsty McHugh said: “Christmas can be a difficult time for young carers.

“What should be a time of festive fun can, too often, be a time of hard work and stress.

“That’s why we’re delighted Sir Ed Davey has teamed up with Bath Phil and a talented team of young carers to share his singing skills.

“It’s so important at this time of year not just to thank young carers, but also to focus attention on the incredible challenges young carers face and the support they need.”