The US is widely reported to have hit the Qeshm desalination plant. The response from Iran suggests they may now use the precedent to justify attacks on Gulf plants. Attacking critical civilian infrastructure is a war crime. The Govt must seek an urgent explanation from the US.
There is nothing patriotic about outsourcing Britain’s foreign policy to Donald Trump.
Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage want Britain to blindly follow Trump into his reckless war - even though the President has no plan for what comes next.
Do they think people have literally no memory of past events at all?
Truth social post from Donald Trump: The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember. We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won! President DONALD J. TRUMP
The Prime Minister must stand firm against Trump’s bullying and avoid getting sucked further into this illegal and damaging war.
Southwark Liberal Democrats launched their manifesto - “How to Fix Southwark” to tackle cost of living and housing crises, rising crime, council services that feel remote and inaccessible and an inner-London that is hostile to children and young people.
www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article...
Another day on the doors spreading the good word for team #BromleyTown. Compliments and casework picked up with a strong message of reform not wanted here.
Good campaigning session in Bicester East today. Lots came up on the doorstep, but mostly potholes. I’ve been able to explain to residents that we are moving into a ‘recovery’ phase now that the weather has dried, we plan to throw everything at this and get caught up. You will see activity near you.
Screenshot of a Mirror article with the headline, “Nigel Farage jets off to meet Donald Trump and ‘talk down Britain’ at swanky dinner”.
It’s nice to know where Nigel’s priorities are. 🏝️
The Iraq Inquiry found that the British government failed to achieve its stated war aims in Iraq. In Iran, the US isn't even stating consistently what it is trying to achieve.
Liberal Democrats are demanding a new law to end 12 hour waits and hospital ‘corridor care’ within a year.
www.libdems.org.uk/12hours
With A&E in crisis, services are under huge strain.
Lib Dems have a plan to fix emergency care.
Lib Dem MPs visited London Ambulance Service HQ to thank the staff keeping Londoners safe.
And of course don't forget Oval!
We have also had good sessions this morning in Waterloo and Clapham Common & Abbeville, with more to come today and tomorrow!
Collection of men and woman on a street, holding political leaflets
Great morning's campaigning in Streatham Common and Vale!
Let's hope this afternoon is even better!
Nine badges all with messages regarding rate capping and service cuts. 1. Lewisham Services - Lets keep them for kids 2. No cuts - Haringey Campaign Against the cuts 3. No cuts in Camden 4. STOP... rate-cappin'.. service slashin' job axin'...money-grabbin'.. THATCHER Hackney - Britain’s poorest borough 5. SOS SAVE OUR SERVICES! ISLINGTON - WORKING FOR YOU 6. SUPPORT YOUR job creatin' ....housemakin'….rubbish-takin'... service-savin'...COUNCIL. Hackney's fighting back! 7. HARINGEY COUNCIL DEFENDING YOUR SERVICES 8. With this service slashing, penny-pinching, work wrecking, health hitting, election axing, rate capping, mind stretching, Government, LAMBETH'S IN CRISIS AND I'M FIGHTING BACK! LAMBETH 9. Lambeth Council says-NO to Government's Rate capping CUTS Local people know best.
I’ve posted some of these before, but the collection grows incrementally every now & then, so here they all are: 1980s badges protesting against the Thatcher government’s rate capping policies and the consequent threat to local services. Examples from Haringey, Lambeth, Hackney, Camden and Lewisham.
Thanks!
'Starmerism' is being unbothered by such trivial concerns as 'is that even true, though?' or even follow-up questions like 'is this lie even a useful one for us to tell?'
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 27% (-5)
LAB: 20% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 14% (+1)
LDM: 12% (+1)
Via BMG Research, 4-5 Mar.
Changes w/ 28-29 Jan.
Presenting the Love MDNP ❤️ shortlist!
I received some fantastic entries for the competition, thank you to everyone who took part.
There are three shortlisted designs to choose from.
Please 👍 like or ❤️ love your favourite to vote.
Voting closes Sunday 15 March.
3/3 – Mark
500 museums across the UK have closed in 25 years.
As council budgets shrink, cultural institutions are the first thing cut - robbing communities of museums that inspire learning & bring people together.
The Government must give councils a fair funding deal that recognises the value of culture.
I’m so tired of seeing people bash Bluesky for being an echo chamber when X is an actual intentionally constructed echo chamber that is demonstrably radicalizing people across the political spectrum who still use it
I'm supporting families who are trapped in various places across the world as a result of the US war with Iran. Through no fault of their own, some do not know where they will stay and worried about money. I asked the Minister how they are going to support them www.facebook.com/share/v/1DS8...
As C4's Dirty Business has shown, our water companies are taking us for a ride. They need to go further to clean up our seas and our rivers, and I am working hard alongside other MPs in the region to hold South West Water, and the Government, to account. #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #dirtybusiness
Tommy needs a place in a special school setting, but his parents are being forced to battle it out in the courts and tribunal service to secure him a place.
I welcome that the Government is looking to do something in this area and look forward to seeing their plans develop in the coming weeks.
I got into politics as I saw the issues with our education system from being a teacher for over a decade.
One of the biggest issues in my inbox is SEND provision, and parents are crying out for change.
This water has been pouring out of this council block for three weeks now.
Lambeth council say it will be another month until they can fix it!
It is completely mad that people are kept awake at night and huge amounts of water are wasted because the council can't get their act together.
Kemi Badenoch claims the Type 45 Destroyer can’t intercept missiles.
That is literally what they are designed to do, and they’re world-renowned for it.
The Conservatives should wind their neck in and stop warmongering.
We will not gain anything by getting involved in a conflict with Iran.
Our plan to fix student finance would save graduates up to £14,000.
Calum Miller (Lib Dem) to Isabel Oakeshott: “You’re a journalist who makes her money from commenting on what’s happening in the UK despite not living here. You & others have mounted a trenchant attack on what’s happening in the UK…”
#PoliticsLive
🗳️The Representation of the People Bill strives to make fundamental changes to the voting system through electoral reform.
The Lib Dems have long called for proportional representation to restore faith in our political system and enhance the integrity of British democracy.
