Appalled by this attack on a place of worship. Members of the Muslim community must be free to worship and live without the fear of Islamophobic violence and intimidation. I stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with British Muslims and against this hate. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I’m proud of the strength of our local faith communities and that our town has so many people committed to working together for the common good. 🙏 3/3

That’s why I’m saying a big ‘thank you’ to The Cheltenham Muslim Association chair, Asif Rehmanwala, and Alan Silverston, from the Cheltenham Hebrew Congregation, for joining me for a really inspiring chat on Sunday morning. 2/3

The world sometimes feels overwhelmed by division & hatred. In the wake of horrifying & divisive events in the news, it’s ever more important we all recognise & build on our shared humanity. The news rarely tells stories of people casting aside division & instead spreading love, peace & joy. 1/3

Thrilled Dame Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate. She’s been a constant friend to the interfaith charity I founded holding the first interfaith iftar at St Paul’s Cathedral. Bringing communities together always. t.co/JzWUtZVWhO

Lib Dems including @libdemwomen.bsky.social’s Donna Harris and @hinabokharild.bsky.social as well as Rob Blackie and @luketaylorld.bsky.social react to appalling Police revelations www.libdemvoice.org/lib-dems-rea...

People spreading antisemitic hate and inciting violence against Jews are getting away with it. We fear the government’s approach will do nothing to tackle that while undermining the fundamental right to peaceful protest.

Streatham today!

When people turn to the NHS in an emergency, they should be able to trust that help will come. Read our plan here: www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Emergency care is in crisis. @HelenMorganLibDem.bsky.social explains the Lib Dems plan to end the chaos of corridor care and restore our healthcare services.

Streatham today!

Is Free Speech unpopular at the Conservative Conference?

I firmly believe in Georgia’s democratic and European future! I believe in our strength, in our unity, that no one can break. I will stand where I’ve stood since October 27th - right where we defend the will and the future of our people. Long live free and European Georgia! 🇬🇪🇪🇺 #Tbilisiprotests

More authoritarianism from Labour - why are we surprised at this point?

The Conservatives want to turn Britain into Trump's America. They deserve to be wiped out at the next election.

The Board of Deputies’ response to the Israeli government inviting Tommy Robinson to visit

Canvassing today in Church Rd & later in Moor Green Lane area for our great by election candidate Philip Mills. Noticed a keep left bollard had come away from the base & blown into the road, so I reported it on @fixmystreet.bsky.social It’s a really good app for getting small jobs like this fixed

🚜I enjoyed the Hurstpierpoint Ploughing Match, exploring stalls and learning about the history of ploughing. I also spoke with local farmers about the current challenges they are facing due to environmental pressures and government policy. It's crucial to support our farmers.

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There are lots of reasons not to leave ECHR. But apart from anything else, it just doesn't solve the problem the Tories/Reform think it does. E.g. the Supreme Court judgment re Rwanda being unsafe explicitly said it was not based on ECHR.

On reports the Tories will back leaving the ECHR, Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey: “Kemi Badenoch has chosen to back Nigel Farage and join Vladimir Putin by leaving the European Convention on Human Rights – a proud British creation championed by Churchill that protects everyone's rights and freedoms."

As the new Lib Dem Spokesperson for Local Government, my focus will include ensuring that local authorities have the resources and powers they need to deliver for residents, businesses and communities across the country. Read more & subscribe to my newsletter👇 www.zoefranklin.co.uk/news/article...

Fantastic support for @lambethlibdems.bsky.social in Waterloo this morning. People are fed up with Labour, and are ready for a change!

Great session today!

Not to make light of the editorial failure, but look how far Twitter lies now permeate in to normal discourse. We think we know about the racism but the utter contempt for truth since Musk bought the platform is deliberate & very dangerous. You can’t foment racism with fact checkers in the building.

"We don't want democratic countries, like the US, behaving in the same way as autocratic regimes that act as if might is right." @CalumMillerLD.bsky.social

Utterly despicable.

We @libdems.org.uk have pushed for a complete ban on fracking for years. It’s great that Labour have decided to listen but they must guarantee all loopholes are closed - including all onshore extraction.

I learnt so much about our precious chalk streams by getting into the water! With thanks to fellow volunteers and the RTCT for a fantastic morning

Our final Open Weekend of 2025 is 11 & 12 October - book a full tour, drop in for a short tour and visit our cafe and shop too. Our guided local history walk is on the Sunday at 1pm 👉 buff.ly/W8FF4vi

🗣It’s taken a while, but in a few weeks, I’ll get the chance to ask the Prime Minister a question in Parliament. 💬There are many important issues to consider, but I want to hear from you – what matters most, and what should I raise with him? ✍Please send your ideas to [email protected].

Delighted to see that #Woking born Dame Sarah Mullally is to become the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. A truly historic moment for our church, our faith and our country. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Once again, we are seeing women not being believed by police and misogynistic attitudes alive within the force. This has to end. The Met must tackle this disgraceful culture and rebuild trust with women so they know they will be heard, respected, and taken seriously when they seek help.

Antisemitism has no place in our society. It’s shameful that Jews are living in fear as they face rising hatred. We must all stand united and make clear antisemitism, in any form, will not be tolerated.

On Tuesday, I had the honour of being a baton bearer for the Baton of Hope in Torbay. As the only South West stop on the UK’s largest suicide prevention tour, it brought a powerful message of hope to our community. Huge thanks to all who made it happen. #BatonOfHope #Torbay

I am very pleased to see @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social recognised as @farmersweeklyuk.bsky.social Farming Champion of the Year. His advocacy for rural communities has a real impact for farming families across the country - not least here in Devon. www.fwi.co.uk/events/award...

I agree fully with Hina on this: "the right to protest is a fundamental part of British democracy.” It's not a surprise to see the Conservatives and Reform forget about freedom of speech when it's not speech they agree with.

We cannot just sit by and watch the damage wrecked by Brexit go from bad to worse. The UK must be far more positive, ambitious and urgent in building back ties with our closest trading partners. A Customs Union deal presents a key opportunity to turbocharge the economy.

"On this painful morning, my thoughts are with the families of Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz and the whole Jewish community who have been the target of a vicious attack on their holiest day." "Those who preach antisemitic hatred must be stopped. It is never acceptable." @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk

At last night's meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council, our leader Cllr Bridget Smith encouraged all councillors to support the campaign to protect the funding for Arthur Rank Hospice.

Congratulations Dame Sarah Mullally on your appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. A truly historic moment for our church, our faith and our country.

I’m extremely proud, as Wimbledon’s MP, to represent a constituency with such a well informed & learned electorate. However, I see that one constituent, my fellow Wimbledon resident Kemi Badenoch still has something to learn from the Lib Dem’s new Northern Ireland Shadow 🤦🏻

As a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee, I have called for an urgent enquiry into the extremely disturbing BBC Panorama report on misogyny & racism in the Met, to which I trust Sir Mark Rowley will be called to give evidence. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It's by-election Thursday! 5 polls today for 7 seats, defences Ind 3 Lab 2 C 1 RUK 1 Paid subscribers got this yesterday, now the paywall has been removed on Andrew's Previews for @britainelects.com:

I’m horrified by the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. My thoughts are with the victims, emergency services and the Jewish community. There’s no place for violence like this in our society.

An inspiring day in Ely as the new SEND Unit at Spring Meadow School opened its doors. 🌟 This is about giving every child the right support and opportunities to thrive. Read more here: alisonwhelan-vpnmt.wordpress.com/2025/10/02/o...

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, and to all the Jewish community in our country. "This terrorist outrage is an attack on all of us. And we should stand in solidarity with our Jewish friends, and make it clear that violence is unacceptable." @eddavey.libdems.org.uk

Writing in the Scotsman this evening on why support for ID cards has plummeted since Keir Starmer announced his plan. Last week I wrote that I would reject the government’s digital ID card. This week it has emerged that the general public feels the same way. www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Have your say on rural Britain’s future! The new All Party Parliamentary Group for Rural Business & the Rural Powerhouse is launching an inquiry into the English Devolution Bill’s impact on rural areas. Share your views: www.cla.org.uk/news/how-can...

Delighted to share that earlier this week Sir Ed asked me to continue as Lib Dem Spokesperson for Energy Security & Net Zero. It's an honour to champion a green, fair transition, push for warm homes, and ensure communities benefit from the clean energy future!