It's now clear that this was never about the interests of the Venezuelan people or the wider world. This is Trump serving his own interests and ego, making the world far more dangerous in the process. Starmer must convene the UN Security Council to hold Trump to account.

Keir Starmer should condemn Trump’s illegal action in Venezuela. Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, but unlawful attacks like this make us all less safe. Trump is giving a green light to the likes of Putin and Xi to attack other countries with impunity.

Every year, people mock this tree. But I love it anyway. It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything. Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄✨

I’ve been proud to stand with Somerset farmers to protest against the family farm tax. Today’s announcement that the threshold will be raised from £1m to £2.5m is welcome progress. But the tax must still be scrapped. With LibDem colleagues I’ll continue to fight for this.

The decades long neglect of #pwME is a great injustice and we are all poorer for it. I’m proud to be one of the 72 LibDem MPs who have fought to address this. And I know that I’m not alone in committing to continuing the fight to see real change in 2026.

My reflections after today’s APPG ME meeting…. ‘As we look to 2026, it’s clear that there’s plenty that needs MPs’ engagement. Across the ME community there’s so much shared lived experience and analysis to inform the work that we do. So, let’s get on with it! Let’s all work together next year!

My reflections after today’s APPG ME meeting…. ‘As we look to 2026, it’s clear that there’s plenty that needs MPs’ engagement. Across the ME community there’s so much shared lived experience and analysis to inform the work that we do. So, let’s get on with it! Let’s all work together next year!

Pleased to support my colleague Al Pinkerton's UK-EU Customs Union Bill. A new customs union would provide a genuine opportunity for growth, through a bespoke trade deal with the EU - hugely benefiting trade in the South West - and my colleagues and I will continue to campaign for this.

Thrilled to take part in The 40% Project, a Royal Photographic Society celebration of women in Parliament. Thank you to photographer, Lucy Arscott, for photographing me and a great write-up. Full portfolio 👉🏾 rps.org/groups/women... I so love living in Somerset cider country!

Delighted how @precisionlife.bsky.social and @actionforme.bsky.social et al used consented @decodemestudy.bsky.social data to -replicate #MEcfs genetic signal & -show its shared/distinct genetics with Long Covid. Next: replicate ME/CFS subtypes w/ targeted therapies www.medrxiv.org/content/10.6...

Next Wednesday’s APPG ME meeting will focus on what members could do to promote two key issues: 1. Provision of specialist services for v severe ME 2. Better research funding. Hoping that MPs will respond to constituents’ concerns and turn out as they did for the debate on ME. Nudges welcome 😉.

An incredible privilege and honour to officially open the new Yatton Infant School. Wonderful to join the whole school community to celebrate their amazing, beautifully designed, light and bright spaces. Congratulations to everyone involved! Thank you for your hospitality! I enjoyed the cup cake!

👇🏽 Exciting news! But I know that whilst important, it’s an early step, with a long road ahead. Interested to understand what needs to happen next and how U.K. government could help… so that eventually we have treatments and diagnostics for the too many #pwME. Webinar tomorrow: tinyurl.com/58j9vx8p

Thursday’s National Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Nature Crisis had a clear message: act now. Decision-makers must step up and tackle the climate crisis before it’s too late. I shall be one of those asking for more. #climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero

A week ago the Westminster Hall debate on ME was held. Thank you to all those who have watched the debate and sent messages of encouragement. I’ve now written to the minister, Ashley Dalton, about the meeting she promised. And I have sent her the questions in my speech. 👇🏽 I’ll keep you posted.

Delighted that ministers have agreed to meet #ChinookJustice families on 16 December. Congrats to all those who have pushed so hard for so long. Looking forward to joining them. 👉🏾 mol.im/a/15313043

A huge thanks to the patients with severe ME who gave me permission to share their stories with @tessamunt.bsky.social and @joplatt.bsky.social this morning. Listen from around 8mins for section on severe ME. And of course thanks to @karenhargraveuk.bsky.social for making the meeting happen 🙏🏽

A massive thank you to @tessamunt.bsky.social for tabling this debate on #ME - for listening to patients & advocates and representing the community so well. Also to @joplatt.bsky.social and every other MP who showed up and talked so compassionately about their constituents. youtu.be/wZFEUnjWgOA?...

(UK) Recording of Westminster Hall debate: "Government support for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis" (i.e. in the Houses of Parliament) www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... This 4:30pm debate was led by Tessa Munt MP @tessamunt.bsky.social #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #PwME #MEcfs #CFS

ME debate: Thank you to all those who have encouraged me in tabling this debate, and those who have written to their MPs about it. The debate starts at 4.30pm. You can watch it via the link below. 👇🏽

1/4 📢 Reminder: Invite your MP to attend tomorrow’s ME debate! A Westminster Hall debate on ME, tabled by @tessamunt.bsky.social, takes place tomorrow at 4.30pm. #pwME #MECFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis ⬇️

Wells City Carnival was back tonight with the amazing floats, live music, street food and thousands lining the streets for one of the world's biggest illuminated parades. It was great to join the St John Ambulance team for its shift.

So delighted that Green Wedmore, a community based climate and nature action group, has been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Since it was established in 2006, the group has made a big difference, developing everyday ways to reduce our environmental impact and restore nature locally.

Delighted that I’ve secured a debate in Parliament on ‘Government support for ME’ next Wednesday 19 November. This provides a valuable opportunity for MPs to share views - the first in years. I hope that many MPs will join me. Do encourage yours! #pwME

Tessa Munt MP @tessamunt.bsky.social has managed to secure a debate in Parliament on ‘Government support for ME’ next Wednesday 19 November 2025. This provides a valuable opportunity for MPs to share views. Do encourage your MP to take part. #pwME

Congratulations to @JoshBabarinde.bsky.social - newly elected President of the Liberal Democrats.

Remembrance Day provides an opportunity to honour the sacrifice of all those who have served to defend our democratic freedoms. We think too of those civilians who have lost their lives in conflict and acts of terrorism. Today, we remember them all with gratitude, honour and respect.

Nigel Farage used to believe in reforming the voting system, now he's rowed back because it no longer benefits him. We will keep fighting for a fair votes, not because it benefits us but because it's right for the country.

Crucial that relatives of #ChinookJustice crash victims, with legitimate concerns re the lack of answers, are heard. Delighted that during Monday’s debate on the Public Office (Accountability) Bill - ‘The Hillsborough Law’ - the Minister committed to meet with families and their MPs. I’ll be there.

For too long, ME has been underfunded, under-researched, and poorly understood. Patients deserve better. You can read more in my guest blog for @thereforme.bsky.social below:

Great piece explaining so clearly the situation faced by people affected by ME in her constituency from my @libdems.org.uk colleague @wendychambld.bsky.social. 🙏🏽

No NHS trust has met the 62-day target for starting cancer treatment in 10 years. Will the PM ensure the National Cancer Plan delivers the staff, equipment and investment needed to finally meet that target? @clivejonesmp.bsky.social

I really welcome this. Scaling up our military strength is not just about tanks and ships. It is also about morale. Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live. www.bbc.com/news/article...

I welcome Government confirmation today that it will act on five recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report published in July 2025 - it’s an important step. I’ll continue to scrutinise its response to the Scandal to ensure all affected receive full and fair compensation.

Thank you… it is my privilege to be entrusted to push for #ChinookJustice

For the 2nd time in as many days, a government minister has described our case as "serious" - also describing the "devastating" impact on our families still searching for the truth. Progress? or coincidence? Thanks to @tessamunt.bsky.social for her support. #chinookjustice

We just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR. Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.

Today, I joined the families of those who died when a Chinook crashed in 1994 to deliver a petition to 10 Downing Street. They are still in the dark. The petition demands that the Defence Secretary meets with them, the documents are released, and a public Inquiry is held. More information below👇🏽

This evening, I’ve co-signed this amendment to the Sentencing Bill.

So pleased to be able to contribute to this debate on PoTS - thanks to @catsmithmp.bsky.social for securing it and constituents for prompting me. Looking to government for far better responses to this debilitating condition - funding for research and improved access to supportive specialist help.

Great to be at today’s launch of the Wells ‘Act to Adapt’ plan to kick-off Wells Eco-week. Supported by @SomersetWT and the City Council, the community has created this to respond to climate threats whilst building community, supporting local wildlife, and increasing wellbeing 👉🏾 tinyurl.com/ycy96daj

My message to the millions of One Nation conservatives who reject the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage is this: Come and join us. Help us save our country. Come and win with us.

I’m delighted to confirm that I’ve held well over 100 ‘surgeries’ across Wells and Mendip Hills constituency since the election last year. From community cafes, to pubs and coffee shops, I love meeting you in such welcoming venues. Thank you if you’ve come to talk to me.

#Somerset MPs Sir Ashley Fox (@conservatives.bsky.social, #Bridgwater) and @tessamunt.bsky.social (@libdems.org.uk, #Wells and Mendip Hills) have called for a debate on flood prevention in light of planned EA maintenance cuts: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2544441... #LDReporter

Britain can’t afford Elon’s next power trip. Today I’ve written to the Energy Secretary urging him to block Musk’s electricity supply licence. The government should be putting the national interest first, not worrying about upsetting Elon Musk.

“Peaceful protest is a fundamental pillar of any liberal democracy, and this legislation is denying people that right.” @lisasmartmp.bsky.social writes to the Home Secretary to challenge the Terrorism Act 2000 - after terrorism powers were against peaceful protesters supporting Palestine Action. ⬇️

Yes, on #SevereMEDay, thinking of all those affected directly or indirectly. We must see the weak commitments in the government’s Final Delivery Plan turned into meaningful reality. You’re not alone💙.

It’s August, time for the wonderful Somerset tradition of ‘harvest home’ as communities celebrate our fantastic rural way of life. This Saturday we had over 700 people come together for Hewish, Puxton & Wick St Lawrence Harvest Home. #HarvestHome #Somerset #NorthSomerset

Delighted that the Final Delivery Plan is finally available 👇🏽 Now to read the detail… 🤔 Thanks to all those who have been an encouragement on our long journey. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Sadly, the long wait for the Final ME Delivery Plan has continued…The Times and campaign groups were able to publish details of the Plan at midnight, but it wasn’t available to the rest of us at midday. 🙏🏽 to Minister Ashley Dalton for coming to reiterate this isn’t how it should be. Fresh start?