Shocking stats. Labour really need to get a grip on this NHS crisis. Scandalous they have reneged on their election pledge to fund the rebuild of Whipps, but Labour are now also failing to provide adequate resources for social care which would free up hospital beds 😠

Our deepest sympathies to all the victims and their loved ones. As a society we need to do better to root out antisemitism and all forms of extremism that threatens the safety & wellbeing of Jews. The light will always prevail 🕯️ 2/2

Today is the first day of Hanukkah 🕎, the Jewish Festival of Lights. It should be a day of celebration and joy and yet, instead, Jewish communities everywhere are faced with new heartache following today’s horrific terror attack in Bondi Beach, Sydney. 1/2

Israel killed 279 Palestinians in Gaza since ceasefire, government media office says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-killed-279-palestinians-gaza-ceasefire-government-media-office

Anti-Muslim hate is up by 19% in the UK, with incidents across the country including here in Waltham Forest. Grove Green activist Arran Angus explains how we can “flip the script” to check the growing tide of #Islamophobia. #walthamforest #libdems #muslimcommunity #hatecrime #flipthescript

Every word! We should protect the BBC’s independence and not give in to the pressure of another leader. No shock to see Truss, Braverman and Dorries call for the licence fee to be scrapped, or that Huddlestone and Badenoch are claiming institutional bias. Davie biased against the right? Come on.

'Genocide stopped only in media': Gaza endures daily bombings a month into truce - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/genocide-stopped-only-media-gaza-endures-daily-bombings-month-truce

From Friday 14 to Sunday 23 of November, London will be transformed into the capital of jazz, with Iranian, Japanese and American artists taking stage at the London Jazz Fest. https://hyphenonline.com/2025/11/10/london-jazz-festival-preview-persian-experimentation-iran-nigeria-japan/

Good to see local paper @WalthamForestEcho.bsky.social give space to a comment piece by our chair Alex Marshall-Lewis @libdemalex86.bsky.social on what sets the Lib Dems apart from other political parties in the borough. walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/11/01/c...

Very fitting words on Remembrance Sunday by my friend & Lib Dem colleague Alex Lewis @libdemalex86.bsky.social

This Remembrance Sunday, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We must never forget them — nor can we forget the veterans and serving personnel who continue to protect our freedom.

‘Turn the volume up’: Mamdani invokes Trump in fiery speech that laid out plan of action

Madness

Brilliant to wake up to this news: hope has triumphed over hate. Now Zohran Mamdani has to deliver, which isn’t going to be easy given Trump’s determination to undermine him. I hope ZM has a strong & experienced team around him.

Police ‘urgently’ looking for prisoner freed by mistake in London

Five injured after man ‘deliberately’ drives car into people on French island

Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres to sell off land

Italian journo G. Nunziati gets sacked for asking EU official: “You’ve been repeating several times that Russia should pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Do you believe that Israel should pay for the reconstruction of Gaza since they have destroyed almost all its civilian infrastructure?”

I like it when the Lib Dems go on the attack. They really should do it more.

Israel kills 90 Palestinians in night of heavy of air strikes across Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-unleashes-wave-attacks-across-gaza-latest-truce-violation

An empowering afternoon at Enfield Council’s Black History Month event, “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.” Inspiring talks, reminded us of the strength in our voices and stories. Enfield’s diversity continues to be our greatest gift—uniting us, uplifting us, and shaping a stronger future together

Why are Israeli settlers destroying the Palestinian olive harvest? - https://www.middleeasteye.net/explainers/olive-harvest-israeli-settlers-palestine-west-bank

"I would argue very strongly that the Conservatives and Nigel Farage, the champions of Brexit, caused the small boat crisis themselves. "It's about time that we held them to account for that." @eddavey.libdems.org.uk

We're thrilled to welcome Graham Norton as the newest Ambassador of the Edinburgh Fringe! 🎭 ✨ The globally recognised comedian, author and entertainment icon joins fellow Ambassadors Brian Cox, Suzy Eddie Izzard and honorary President, Phoebe Waller-Bridge. 👉 www.edfringe.com/about-us/new...

👉How can we detect, label and reduce the spread of AI-generated content at scale? Want to share your views? Fill out my survey to have your say and sign up for future events! forms.gle/vBSRDsTcwk1t...

London struggling amid challenges with policing, transport and housing, assembly told City Hall’s budget and performance committee hears from experts about why the capital is not reaching its full potential walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/10/29/l...

The Times of London duped by con artist into publishing an attack on Mamdani - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/times-publishes-fake-attack-mamdani-con-artist-impersonating-former-new-york-mayor

Israel to bar Turkish armed forces from entering Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-bar-turkish-armed-forces-entering-gaza

Jewish and Israeli figures urge world leaders to act over ‘unconscionable’ Israeli acts in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/hundreds-jewish-figures-and-israelis-urge-world-leaders-hold-israel-accountable-over

Awful - when is the world going to intervene??

Penalties for unpaid carers in benefits scandal must be halted, says Ed Davey

Happy Diwali! We wish everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights in Waltham Forest and beyond a joyful and blessed time with their loved ones

Dozens of Israeli soldiers identified in ICC complaint on killing of Hind Rajab - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/dozens-israeli-soldiers-identified-icc-complaint-killing-hind-rajab

The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.

Good to see the Lib Dems call out Robert Jenrick for his appalling comments in Birmingham. He really should be in Reform with his far right views

At least four Palestinians killed by Israeli strike on Dar Balah - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/least-four-palestinians-killed-israeli-strike-dar-balah

Two children injured by Israeli attack on Jenin in occupied West Bank - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-children-injured-israeli-attack-jenin-occupied-west-bank

This is absolutely horrific. To attack a synagogue and kill people, and that too on Yom Kippur. Vile and inexcusable.

Walthamstow retiree charged with terrorism offences for alleged Palestine Action support Trudi Warner, 70, was among hundreds arrested in Parliament Square in August for allegedly supporting the banned group Palestine Action walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/10/02/w...

Nigel Farage had described Reform UK’s ex Wales leader & fellow Brexit MEP Nathan Gill as an “honest, decent, honourable man”, yet he’s been found guilty of accepting bribes from Russia!! Read more here: www.brusselstimes.com/1769044/brex...

We echo our Diversity Officer @faizlibdem.bsky.social statement by extending our thoughts and prayers to the victims of today’s heinous attack outside a synagogue in Manchester on the holiest of days for Jews, Yom Kippur. “Acts of violence or hatred will never succeed in dividing us.”

People shouldn’t be turned into criminals just because they can’t have a digital ID, or choose not to. We will fight tooth and nail to oppose these plans for a mandatory Digital ID.

US revokes visa for Colombian President after remarks at a pro-Palestine march - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-revokes-visa-colombian-president-after-remarks-pro-palestine-march

"You just said it wasn't tit for tat?" I challenged Pakistani defense minister Khawaja Asif on the ongoing imprisonment of Imran Khan, which UN experts have called arbitrary and illegal. Is it just revenge, retaliation, by the Sharifs? Full interview: zeteo.com/p/pakistans-...

"TikTok Is About to Go Full MAGA" This administration is in the final stages of a deal to hand over control of TikTok to pro-Trump, pro-Israel billionaire investors – and Joe Biden is to blame, argues @taylorlorenz.bsky.social for Zeteo:

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“We must Trump-proof our politics”: Lib Dems call for new law to bar ministers from lobbying on behalf of foreign leaders

Congratulations to the England Women’s Rugby Team - the new World Champions! - beating Canada in the final in front of a record crowd at Twickenham. We could not be prouder of the #RedRoses 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆

If there’s one thing the tragic death of young footballer Billy Vigar should achieve, it is to change the law to ban brick & concrete walls next to pitches. No athlete should risk injury or death by an avoidable hazard. Please sign the petition 👇 chng.it/yhrS7GsKgr

Israeli forces kill 74 Palestinians, wound 265 over the last 24 hours: Health Ministry - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-kill-74-palestinians-wound-265-over-last-24-hours-health