Standing ovation for Shamim Mohammed after her powerful speech. Let’s hope she can become a @libdems.org.uk councillor in Haringey next May. #ldconf

Shamim Mohammed shares her experience of domestic abuse and coercive control. When she was homeless and powerless she was turned away by police and social services because she had no recourse to public funds. No woman should be left without the means to house, feed and support herself. #ldconf

Shaming Muhammed from Haringey shared her experience at #LDConf of domestic violence as a woman with 'no resource to public funds' - and how her fmr partner underestimated her strength and power 💪 She was supported by Women's Aid for two years and now has her degree

Excellent session on Defending Women's Rights Across the Globe at #LDConf From powerful speeches by Lizzie Adundo of the Orange Democratic Movement sharing that a woman dies from intimate partner violence every 3 days in Kenya to Julie Adnams Hatch who's delightful friend barked for trans rights

Brilliant speech from Julie Adnams Hatch accompanied by assistance dog Birdie highlighting how disabled and trans women face increasing abuse and violence #ldconf

So many fantastic speeches on this motion - from Lizzy Adundo of our sister party ODM Kenya on her fight for women’s rights, from @hinabokharild.bsky.social about the abuse she’s faced on social media, from Julie Adnams-Hatch on the ways women’s pain is overlooked and our health neglected #ldconf

Lizzie from our Kenyan sister party highlights how 40% of Kenyan women endure domestic violence and highlights the programmes which given women safe escape. “Kenyan women are crying out for help despite facing brutal retaliation. We can’t abandon them now.” #ldconf

If anyone has seen my fan which has a rainbow tardis and “found family is family” on it, I will be so very grateful if you let me know #ldconf - I think it’s either in the Marriott or the business lounge in the BIC ❤️

“I don’t care who’s in power, they have to call [electoral interference] out. It’s our democracy, not Elon Musk’s.” - Nick Clegg #ldconf

“Le Pen, or whoever the chap is called” Bardella destroyed by a casual aside from Nick Clegg, 10/10 no notes #ldconf

“Conference, we need to end the genocide.” #LDconf

This is my Britain 🇬🇧 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍸❤️ #ldconf @juvelad.bsky.social

We really do need investment in admin support for our FIRC work: well said @chalmersdavid.bsky.social #ldconf

Great first-time chairing from @charleyhasted.bsky.social at #LDConf - "For those of you who can hear the rattling, we are advised it is an air con issue, not an imminent Final Destination situation" Those aren't mutually exclusive!

Throwback to the #SEFSy era of British liberal democracy in this room right now #ldconf

I need one of these bags 🤩❤️ #ldconf

Vote for the motion to send Trump hameward tae think again! #ldconf

Good riddance to bad rubbish #ldconf (F4 has been discarded by such a large majority there was no need to count)

On my way! I wonder if the far right gets annoyed about Woking. #ldconf

It's that time of year again! I would greatly appreciate support from the Lib Dems among you for my candidacy in the internal elections, so I can keep working hard for you in Europe #liberaldemocrats

come get your man, he’s experiencing cosmic angst

“What was different from us and the other parties is that we had fun” during the campaign in Iceland - Viðreisn, describing one of the universal joys of liberal campaigning #ALDECouncil

I remember struggling with the moral complexity of the Witcher 3 quest to kill the Latvian entry.

I am increasingly disappointed that the concerns of the #LGBTQ+ community over what the Supreme Court judgement means for them are not yet being addressed. I have written to the Government asking them to make clear how trans and non binary rights will be protected.

“I am The Master, and I demand to see your line manager!”

(on a personal note it's quite striking how quickly I've gone from "generally a bit of a pinko on defence issues" to "and could I just do a monthly direct debit to BAE Systems, would that help")

I will never forget the photo of Zelenskyy’s face after he saw Russia’s war crimes in Bucha in 2022. He seemed to age years in an afternoon. Watching him constantly cross the world asking for aid that should have been thrown at him is one of the deepest shames of our age.

I hope Ukraine wins the war and Zelenskyy gets to live the rest of his long, long life in complete and utter peace, jesus christ

This is thuggery from Trump and Vance, plain and simple. They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.

It is clear Trump administration wanting to bully their neighbours, no matter at what cost. Well done to Zelensky to hold his head high and not submit to this bullying tactics. Europe, it is time for you to take the lead. #standwithukraine

“In your head, did you have a Sherlock-Doctor Who mashup?” “Well, everyone else did!” #gally1

“He’s the only man I’ve ever met that was grumpy about wine being good” Steven on John Hurt 😂 #gally1

“I am very good at sleeping. It’s my main ability.” - Steven Moffat, 2025 #gally1

“The mission statement of Doctor Who is to frighten children in irresponsible ways” - Steven Moffat #gally1

“We had a plan with the Silence, but we forgot what it was.” staying hydrated during this panel is risky business because I almost spat out my water #gally1

“How evolution came up with the weeping angels… Oh no, a moth’s seen us. We’re fucked.” - Steven Moffat #gally1

Playing Sarah Jane in the Doctor Who RPG and discovering that this “Missy” that was travelling with 12 was actually the Master was basically this meme #gally1

suddenly realising I’ve forgotten the entirety of the Intro to Acting course I took years ago and just winging it 😂 it was great fun #gally1

No context Gallifrey #3: “Gally-tines day.” “No. It is now the Valentine’s Day massacre.” #gally1

this is a hill I am willing to die on #gally1

No context Gallifrey #2: “True love leads to murder.” #gally1

“Everyone thought I was an AI for ages. No, I was born this way.” Susan Twist #gally1

LAX Marriott WiFi #gally1

Sylvester McCoy getting me to speak into the microphone. (Thanks to @hbettsworth.bsky.social for the pic!)

[very strictly come dancing voice] SEVEN! #gally1

Does anyone know where I can get one of those ribbon rolls? I’m treading on the thing already 😂 #gally1

I am awake, and at #gally1, and shall be venturing forth shortly for what I told @quizlacey.bsky.social was “the Great American Fuck-Off-Massive-Breakfast”

En route to #gally1 with @nwhyte.bsky.social 🇧🇪

Once again I am crying over the Doctor and Rose 🥹 #doctorwhoproms

A new start for a more liberal Europe