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Demand better for Gateshead! This account is promoted by Ron Beadle on behalf of Gateshead Liberal Democrats, c/o 21 Beaconsfield Avenue Low Fell NE9 5XT.

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Months ago, @eddavey.libdems.org.uk asked the Prime Minister a simple question: why did he keep backing Mandelson despite his Epstein links, and what leverage might the Trump administration have over him?

Instead of answering, he waved it away.

05.02.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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I know I keep writing about this,but the level of delusion is staggering. How do so many people think Reform will 'save the country' when it’s led by defected Tories from the worst cabinet in UK history?It’s not change, just same failures,new logo,and people cheering like it’s a revival,not a rerun.

26.01.2026 23:25 πŸ‘ 2128 πŸ” 758 πŸ’¬ 202 πŸ“Œ 67
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Reform: The Conservatives broke the country

Also Reform: Welcome to another failed Conservative minister who broke the country

26.01.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 230 πŸ” 102 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 2
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Liberal Democrat run Sutton Council has been delivering an innovative parenting programme to children and families, including to those parents whose children have additional needs, since 2022.

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26.01.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Suella Braverman is teaming up with Farage to bring Trump-style chaos to Britain.

26.01.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 387 πŸ” 122 πŸ’¬ 36 πŸ“Œ 7
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5 ways to build on our success (LDN#205) Five ways to extend the Liberal Democrat run of elections wins, deepening success in our strongest areas and spreading it more widely too.

5 ways to build on our success (LDN#205)

23.01.2026 21:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Only the Liberal Democrats can defeat Reform and the rise of dangerous, populist politics.

24.01.2026 09:46 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2

Disgraceful.

24.01.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Last week, I was told that the Government has effectively ruled out extending the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act to cover tradespeople's tools. This is simply not good enough.

21.11.2025 12:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to β€˜turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises

Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU

21.11.2025 13:48 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our 2026 Fund Her Grants are open! πŸ™ŒπŸ’°

Standing for election shouldn’t depend on the size of your bank balance!

But too often, it does. We are trying to change that.

Find out more & apply for our Fund Her grants here πŸ‘‰ www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

19.11.2025 18:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is #AskHerToStand Day 🌟

So, go on, you already know who she is, go on and ask her πŸ‘

@5050parliament.bsky.social

21.11.2024 18:07 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There are 650 MPs, and I’m only the 660th woman ever elected.
Ask Her to Stand Day marks the 1918 law that first allowed women to stand for Parliament.
We’ve come far, but there’s more to do.
Find out more: 5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-s...
#AskHerToStand @5050Parliament

21.11.2025 07:45 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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More of the country turning into Reform-Lib Dem contests Another pair of council by-elections showing how parts of the country are, at local level at least, turning into a new two-party system.

More of the country turning into Reform-Lib Dem contests

21.11.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rachel Reeves admits Brexit has damaged the economy but won’t take the steps needed to fix it.

Lib Dems have a plan to rebuild Britain’s trade with the EU and boost growth.

21.11.2025 17:00 πŸ‘ 184 πŸ” 73 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 5
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The River Cherwell is one of many sites at risk due to organised criminals dumping mountains of illegal waste.

The Environment Agency must clean up this mess and the National Crime Agency must crack down on this scourge.

19.11.2025 13:16 πŸ‘ 176 πŸ” 43 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 5
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Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the LGA's Health and Wellbeing Committee, has responded to the DHSC announcement on the reintegration of NHS England and restructuring of Integrated Care Boards.

www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...

19.11.2025 17:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to all the winners at the LGIU Councillor Awards last night, especially to Innovator of the Year Award winner Alex Ehmann and Community Champion Award winner Harry Boparai.

There was Special Mention for Councillor Bridget Smith in the Leader of the Year Award.

19.11.2025 17:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Guardian - Letters to the Editor Labour’s multi-billion-pound developer give away is a betrayal of local communities

In case you missed it, earlier this week Liberal Democrat Councillors Carl Cashman, Mike Ross and Jim Millard had a letter printed in the Guardian about Labour’s multi-billion-pound developer give away being a betrayal of local communities

www.local.gov.uk/lga-libdem-g...

25.10.2025 11:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The voices of trans people must be heard in Parliament.️‍‍ I’ve urged full scrutiny of EHRC’s guidance, which risks undermining their rights. Lib Dems call on the Government to protect everyone fairly and ensure people aren’t excluded from safe facilities or public life.

24.10.2025 12:36 πŸ‘ 154 πŸ” 50 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 13

Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.

Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.

13.09.2025 17:45 πŸ‘ 2747 πŸ” 711 πŸ’¬ 100 πŸ“Œ 32

Very sad to hear of the passing of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent. Her kindness, service and love of music inspired so many, from her charitable work to her years teaching music.

My thoughts are with the Royal Family as they mourn her loss.

05.09.2025 13:30 πŸ‘ 108 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

If Keir Starmer thinks a reshuffle will solve anything he is learning the wrong lessons from the calamity Conservatives.

He needs to grab the bull by the horns and confront the real issues, not just move people around the cabinet table.

05.09.2025 15:30 πŸ‘ 214 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 6
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"I fear we could have a situation where Trump comes to our country, is honoured with a lavish dinner at one of our finest palaces, yet no one reminds him that he has the power to stop the horrifying starvation, deaths and captivities in Gaza."

@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk

29.08.2025 19:02 πŸ‘ 115 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
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Liberal Democrats have written to the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation to call for a review into legislation that led to mass arrests last weekend under terror laws simply for holding signs.

24.08.2025 08:00 πŸ‘ 90 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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We must get online safety right! Lord Clement Jones and I have written a letter to the Secretary of State regarding our concerns about the implementation of the Online Safety Act, calling for a cross-party committee from both Houses of Parliament to ensure effective implementation.

05.08.2025 17:19 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4
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Campaigns Assistant for the Westmorland, Furness and Eden Liberal Democrats and Tim Farron MP Westmorland, Furness & Eden Liberal Democrats are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to play a key role in the lead up to the campaign to retain control of Westmorland & Furness council...

Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Campaigns Assistant for the Westmorland, Furness and Eden Liberal Democrats and Tim Farron MP

29.07.2025 20:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
This week the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was published. | LGA Liberal Democrat Group This week the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was published. The Bill will make provision about combined authorities, combined county authorities, the Greater London Authority, loca...

This week the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was published.

The Bill will make provision about combined authorities, combined county authorities, the Greater London Authority, local councils, police and crime commissioners…

www.linkedin.com/posts/lga-li...

12.07.2025 07:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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1 July 2025 - today's press releases FIRS scheme has a β€œChina-shaped hole”, say Lib Dems Welfare concessions: Govt should β€œput this bill out of its misery” Davey: Welfare Bill

The fate of the Labour Government’s Welfare Reform Bill features heavily in today’s press releases, whilst the health of NHS Scotland is being questioned… www.libdemvoice.org/1-july-2025-...

01.07.2025 21:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Ed Davey with the text of a quote: "At a time of such instability and uncertainty, it is our values that must prevail. 
Decency. Compassion. Community. Respect for the rule of law. Values that have always been at the heart of our party. 
Our party celebrates Britain’s diversity as a great strength.
Our party knows that our country thrives when it is open and outward-looking."

Photo of Ed Davey with the text of a quote: "At a time of such instability and uncertainty, it is our values that must prevail. Decency. Compassion. Community. Respect for the rule of law. Values that have always been at the heart of our party. Our party celebrates Britain’s diversity as a great strength. Our party knows that our country thrives when it is open and outward-looking."

Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal valuesβ€”equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join

13.11.2024 17:42 πŸ‘ 962 πŸ” 305 πŸ’¬ 72 πŸ“Œ 51