🧵An important article about this anti-abortion visiting schools in Scotland. I’m going to share more links about them spreading disinformation and their 🇺🇸 funding www.thenational.scot/news/2572424...

Merry Christmas y'all!

We really are a nation that loves animals and hates children. These figures are so shameful (via @natacha.bsky.social).

Reminiscent of the time the Archbishop of Canterbury said maybe poor people should be fed and was accused of “virtue signalling”

All three top stories tonight are about men accused of rape or sexual assault of women. Some with great power + influence, some without. Some white, some not. Some religious, some not. The only commonality is that they are all men (cis men). Men who are accused of the most awful & cruel acts.

Seats & Votes won in Council By-Elections in 2025: 🔶 LDM: 106 (+21), 20.2% ➡️ RFM: 104 (+94), 24.2% 🌳 CON: 45 (-24), 18.2% 🌹 LAB: 36 (-89), 16.3% 🌍 GRN: 24 (+6), 9.9% ⚫ Oth: 39 (-8), 11.3%

Further election delays by the Labour-Conservative stitch up are appalling. The cornerstone of a Democracy is the right for people to elect their representatives and the Government's plan to delay them further is unacceptable. Stop running scared from the ballot box just cus you know you'll lose!!

Westminster Voting Intention: RFM: 27% (+12) CON: 21% (-3) LAB: 18% (-17) LDM: 15% (+3) GRN: 13% (+6) Via @veriangroup.com, 12-15 Dec. Changes w/ GE2024.

I thought I would bring some Christmas spirit to the chamber in City Hall today by highlighting the amazing charity St Raphael’s Hospice I think I got away with it! 😂🎅🏾

Fantastic evening last night with President @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and Vice President Victoria Collins to celebrate the great work of @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social Rebecca, Elin and Sorcha are three brilliant women standing in London and I can’t wait to see them elected.

Such an amazing team out today!! Thank you to all the @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social that came out to campaign for me and the other Islington Lib Dems!!

Fantastic start to @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social action day in Islington supporting @rebeccajones03.bsky.social @terrystacyhighbury.bsky.social and KatePothalingam Great to work with @davidagyemang talking to many LibDem supporters at the doors.

"Men might pretend to be trans to harm women" WHY DON'T YOU ACTUALLY HOLD MEN TO ACCOUNT FOR ONCE THEN INSTEAD OF BLAMING TRANS PEOPLE

Seaton (East Devon) Council By-Election Result: 🔶 LDM: 41.3% (+21.2) ➡️ RFM: 29.6% (New) 🌳 CON: 20.9% (-9.5) 🙋 Ind: 8.2% (New) No Ind (-28.9) or LAB (-12.9) as previous. Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative. Changes w/ 2023.

🚨BREAKING🚨 MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union. The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.

This is a real disaster for those - pretty much the entirety of the British media - advancing a maximalist reading of the For (Some) Women Scotland decision.

This is the key paragraph in the Sandie Peggie decision.

"1121 From our analysis of the law above there is no legal requirement under the Act that all trans women be excluded, or that the second respondent be excluded, from such a facility (women's changing room" at work." www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...

The guidance would make the lives of tens of thousands of trans people unliveable in the UK. Of course it would risk our mental health, it would force us out of society.

An amazing and important letter! "New rules on access to single-sex spaces could pose a significant risk to the mental health of trans and non-binary people, according to 15 of the UK’s most respected mental charities." www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

GWR is getting slightly beyond parody at this point ahaha

Delighted to say I have been elected to the @pluslibdems.bsky.social executive.

The penny has dropped FINALLY

Delighted to be able to say I have been elected to the Liberal Democrats Federal Policy Committee (FPC)!!

The transgender experience in the UK right now is basically just waking up to discover what else you've been banned from.

Now even the Brexiteers are admitting how much of a monumental failure Brexit was can we have a serious discussion about re-joining? Our future lies in the European Union.

I feel like the fact I've signed up to a cat advent calendar email is very me tbh

The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.

Ed Davey is the most popular party leader including among progressive voters.

It's Lib Dems or Reform for Sussex Mayor. The choice is clear: I will fight to protect our environment. I'll deliver better public transport, and champion a stronger local economy for everyone. We are the positive alternative. We can win this. Help me win 👇 www.southeastlibdems.org.uk/volunteer

A distressed sixteen year old sends an impassioned letter explaining how fear of the withdrawal of her gender affirming care has left her suicidal. But it’s ok, NHS Sussex ICB are on it with a dedicated helpline. That should fix things. The evidence for the efficacy of helplines is legendary.

Excellent letter from the party here. The Liberal Democrats are clear: We will oppose any unworkable anti-trans guidance from the EHRC.

How do you *accidentally* leak the budget?? This is utter chaos and the budget hasn't even officially started yet!

I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture. They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1

Graham Linehan has been found guilty of criminal damage following his attack on a young trans person.

Violence against women and girls in the online space is a growing problem. As politicians and activists we have to be vigilant against forces which seek to silence women. Whether it’s digital abuse or the physical threat that it can quickly turn into, there is no excuse. #VAWG #whiteribboncampaign

The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests. Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn

Violence against women and girls remains widespread, yet funding for vital support services is still uncertain. Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of a campaign to raise awareness and drive action.

Ah, so THATS why people like hazbin hotel.

So the NHS is doing it's puberty blocker trial. The Cass review continues to be implemented entirely despite its flaws. But the TERFs still aren't happy. Why you might ask?

Lovely map

Kathleen Stock has written an article against "abortion permissiveness". She claims abortion requires "justification" saying the state should limit "unacceptable decision-making" by women about their own bodies. This is who anti-trans activists proclaim as the feminist thought leaders of our time.

I was honoured to unveil a plaque for Sam Green, the first openly gay politician to be elected in the UK. He did so much for his community and his courage and dedication remind us to keep championing equality, respect and the rights of everybody.

President Elect of the @libdems.org.uk the wonderful @joshbabarinde.bsky.social says trans rights in parliament (and gets a non answer from the government spokes)

Elected in 1972 as the first openly gay politician in the UK, Sam Green served his community with commitment and courage, and we’re proud that Ed Davey was there to unveil a plaque in his honour.

When you're in Rome but there's a cat

Today on Trans Day of Remembrance we remember those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence, and reflect on how we as a society can end this loss of life. Liberal Democrats will always stand up for the rights of everyone in the LGBT+ community.

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We honour trans and non-binary lives lost to violence. We stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary people everywhere. Your lives matter, your voices matter, and your stories matter.

After several difficult years for the trans community, we must continue to stand up for the rights of trans people across the UK and the world and fight discrimination wherever we find it #TransAwarenessWeek