8 sets of gains in a row - it's our best ever winning streak at local elections. We are the party for those who want to build Britain up, not burn it all down.

Join us today: www.libdems.org.uk/join

We are the only non-populist party left standing. We are the only party that can defeat Reform. Join us, and fight to build our country up rather than tear it all down. 🔶🇬🇧

🔶 Lib Dems HOLD South Cambridgeshire, winning 43 out of 45 councillors.

Not saying I called it, but…… 💅 bsky.app/profile/jame...

As we see results of the local elections across England continue to come in, it’s clear that First Past the Post is failing voters – with some councils bearing little resemblance to how people actually voted. It doesn’t need to be this way. It’s time to scrap First Past the Post in England.

With only 25 of 45 seats declared so far the Lib Dems have already retained South Cambs District Council - winning all but one seat so far Follow along here: www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/local-e...

We will livestream our talk on Tech CEO Culture, featuring @karaswisher.bsky.social, podcaster, journalist, and author of Burn Book. Saturday 9 May 2026, 3:30-5:00 PM BST. Hosted with @jbs.cam.ac.uk and @mctd.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/live/r6LCAUC...

At one of the many interesting events that Cambridge has to offer

A £5,000,000 gift from the party’s largest backer, is neither ‘purely personal’ nor a commercial loan. It is without precedent.

Just a reminder: while peers were filibustering the #AssistedDyingBill, 43 people from the UK travelled to Switzerland to die at Dignitas. Heartbreaking – and a stark reminder of the human cost of delay, which tragically, is set now to continue well into the future. humanists.uk/2026/04/24/a...

Lucas is full of integrity and genuine conviction. An example of what politics can be.

Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas

Abbey People launches £40,000 appeal amid falling donations and rising demand 🔗⬇️ www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/abbey-p...

Cambridge United are promoted! What a tense afternoon... Congratulations #CamUTD!

📢 We are looking for three new Council members to contribute to and engage in the NCOB’s work. We are hoping to appoint members with expertise in data and AI ethics, medical science and healthcare practice. Find out more about the role and how to apply here:🔗 bit.ly/4cLcxmJ Apply by 1 June 2026

The rules are very clear. MPs are required declare gifts like this soon after being elected. The election was back in July 2024. If an MP owes their personal security to a multi-million pound benefactor, you have the right to know.

Breaking: Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has now passed! After over a decade of campaigning on this issue, we are delighted to see measures to tackle the scandal of illegal schools finally set to become law. Every young person deserves a broad, balanced, and safe education.

26 Church of England bishops automatically sit in the House of Lords, where they vote on laws and intervene in debates It’s anti-democratic - only the UK and Iran give clerics of the established religion votes in their legislatures. They should go. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

New from me. Everyone is ignoring the Lib Dems in these elections. But they are set for an eight consecutive rise in councillors and there’s a chance (if small) they might end up on 8 May as the biggest party in English local government. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

this is an absolutely extraordinary scoop by Guardian: Nigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general election, the Guardian can reveal www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

From Roger Scruton cafes to paying Matt Goodwin $10k a month, Viktor Orban has built a network of populist right think tanks, journalists and activists Today Democracy for Sale delves into Orban’s allies on the British right Well worth a read democracyforsale.substack.com/p/orbans-brits

Are you a Postdoc at Cambridge and want to link with a College? We (Jesus College) are offering eight College Postdoctoral Associates. Three year appointment, with dining rights and connection to a fun and interesting community. jesus.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/coll… Come join us!

Disinformation is often a preparatory act for a harms or exploitation act. In other words, disinformation supports corruption. Academic research and independent journalism offer some of the few remaining anti-corruption guardrails. youtu.be/3fye7X6TtVw

May local elections prediction shows Lib Dems overtaking Conservatives

Very happy to see this on the BBC. Last April headlines far and wide parroted the Bible Society uncritically. We've uncovered the truth. All hard evidence points to religious decline, not 'revival'. And, as of yesterday, the Bible Society pulled its report. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

YouGov withdraws survey said to show rising church attendance in England and Wales

Shocked to see that Trump, who has spent a decade wanting to lift sanctions on Russia, has again suspended sanctions on Russia. Still, I'm sure it's just temporary and related solely to the current crisis.

MSPs have failed suffering people and their families and denied the people of Scotland the compassionate choices that so many around the world already benefit from in environments less safe and regulated than this. A sad day for suffering people but in the next Parliament, the Bill will return.

New blog! Council Member Suzanne Ost shares insights from her role as an expert adviser to citizens’ juries on #assisted #dying in both Jersey and England. Read it here: 🔗 bit.ly/4bwuK6B

Tomorrow the @greatercambs.bsky.social will make a decision on whether to trial safety and accessibility improvements, including a new footway, on Sidgwick Avenue. In our new blogpost, we explain what the experimental scheme is about and why we fully support it. www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/03...

Deep time, dark skies, and cosmic recordings. Artist Louise Beer's work explores how living under dark skies, or light polluted skies, can change our perception of grief, the climate crisis and Earth’s deep time history and future. Register for a free ticket: bit.ly/3N3yx1R

The Gorton and Denton by-election shows people are bitterly disappointed with Labour but horrified by the rise of Reform. In many parts of the country, it's the Liberal Democrats who can stop Reform.

I am very here for the HRC revenge tour if we’re going to get it.

... and try to get a better system! Why should people have to guess what will happen for their vote to count?

Tactical voting is very likely to be more important than ever before at the next general election - especially as the evidence points towards anti-Conservative tactical voting still being a significant factor:

Celebrating 35 years of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics 🎉 Today we share our anniversary report highlighting where our work has had its greatest impact across health and biomedical policy-making. ➡️ bit.ly/NCOB_35 Huge thanks to everyone who has been a part of this, from 1991 to today.

A3 leaflet from Arbury Lib Dems promoting their candidate Fionna Tod.

GNU Terry Pratchett. We love this distinctly Pratchett quote, as featured in #TheLittleBookofHumanism. 'I'd rather be a rising ape than a falling angle.' Terry Pratchett – author and humanist. #GNUTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett

Lib Dems call for national inquiry into Epstein’s links with Mandelson

JOB ALERT 🎯 ORG is looking for a talented and passionate Programme Manager. You'll be responsible for our work on predictive policing and surveillance within the criminal legal system and counter-terrorism policy. 🗓️ Closes 2 February @9am Apply now ⬇️ www.openrightsgroup.org/pre-crime-pr...

Only the Liberal Democrats can defeat Reform and the rise of dangerous, populist politics.

In case you missed it: a crucial vote on #AssistedDying was successful in Jersey this week, bringing the island one step closer to a compassionate law. We've supported, and will continue to support, this bill at every stage. humanists.uk/2026/01/20/s...

📢 Call for evidence to assist our ethical exploration of solar radiation modification (SRM). We're seeking insights on incorporating the interests of non-human species, the environment & future generations into policy & decision making on emerging tech. Closing 15 March. ➡️ bit.ly/CFE_SRM

I can barely process the Trump press conference I've just listened to. This is the kind of stuff you usually hear from dictators at the very heights of their delusions. Not elected leaders of superpowers.

Starmer must convene the UN security council to hold Trump to account.

LGBTQ+ ​&​ abortion-rights groups say Meta is wiping out their accounts in a massive censorship sweep One of the biggest waves of censorship the platforms have ever seen⚠️📵 https://www.attitude.co.uk/news/world/meta-accused-mass-censorship-lgbtq-abortion-accounts-506366/

Comedian Robin Ince quits as host of BBC’s Infinite Monkey Cage

‘Cruel’ amendments are being used to thwart assisted dying bill, says lead MP

📝 "The latest (research), says that GDP per head, the best measure of prosperity, is 6 to 8 per cent lower than it would have been had Brexit not happened. That’s around £3,000 for each of us." 📉 Brexit is worsening the cost of living crisis for us all. https://bit.ly/3MvK89r