I am honoured to announce that I have been reelected for a second term of three years as Chair of the #LiberalDemocrats Federal #international relations committee #internationalism #politics #Europe #Liberals #EuropeanUnion #ForeignPolicy #values #ALDE

Happy New Year to all my friends and family. Wishing you good health, peace, joy and hope for a better world in 2026. If 2025 showed us how close we are to the edge, let 2026 help us to find a way to step back to happier times.

Early morning flight to Pristina #Kosovo #elections #WesternBalkane #democracy

Thank you @victoria-collins.bsky.social for your support. I know you will make a great Vice President & look forward to working with you to promote diversity in our party.

I was delighted to sign @libdemwomen.bsky.social pledge supporting all women’s rights and their important role in politics @pluslibdems.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk @mariecgoldman.bsky.social

Following the announcement by the Lib Dems returning officer on quotas in our federal elections I would like to make it clear I spent many hours and more emails trying to point out that this decision went against the expressed will of conference barely a month ago.

I'd also like to make it clear that I now consider attempts to question me on my Assigned Sex At Birth to be the equivalent of asking what my genitals look like and will therefore be considering them sexual harassment going forwards.

Absolutely barnstorming piece on Lib Dem Voice by @pruebray.bsky.social about today's ill-advised capitulation by The Powers That Be. I'm her agent in the Party President election, so I'm sort-of biased - but then, the fact that she gets it is exactly why I agreed to be her agent in the first place.

I am standing for reelection the @libdems.org.uk delegation to @aldeparty.bsky.social @libdemea.bsky.social @libdemsoverseas.bsky.social @pluslibdems.bsky.social @greenlibdems.org.uk @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social

Kosovo Election preview www.libdemvoice.org/kosovo-elect... #Elections #Kosovo @aldeparty.bsky.social @ldeuropeangroup.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk @lymec.bsky.social

What is FIRC and what does it do? www.libdemvoice.org/what-is-firc...

Having secured nominations to stand for re-election to the #LibDems Federal International Relations Committee - here is my manifesto outlining my objectives for next 3 years.

"The Prime Minister should show some backbone, call China out for its behaviour and place it – with Russia and Iran – on the enhanced tier of FIRS (the foreign influence registration scheme)." The Westminster Spy Case shouldn't have collapsed.

#Moldova elections preview www.libdemvoice.org/moldova-elec... #Chisinau #Ukraine #Russia #Europe

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

From cuts to international aid and rising misogyny online, to violence and attacks on reproductive healthcare – women and girls are face unacceptable threats to their rights and freedoms. Join the debate on Defending Women's Rights Across the Globe at 12:10pm tomorrow.

To find find me at #LibDemConf in Bournemouth -or see me around over next 4 days please say hello @LibDems @liberalinternat @ALDEParty @GreenLibDems @LibDemWomen @LibDemEurope @YoungLiberalsUK @libdemlocalgov @LibIntBg @

My first session of #LibDemConf25 - organised by ALDC considering Local Government Reorganisation - hearing from Councillors in #Somerset #Cumbria & #Bucks who’ve been through process @ALDC @LibDems @LibDemConf @CumbriaLibDems @SomersetLibDems @BucksLibDems @libdemlocalgov

My first session of #LibDemConf25 - organised by ALDC considering Local Government Reorganisation - hearing from Councillors in #Somerset #Cumbria & #Bucks who’ve been through process

Starting my journey #LetchworthGardenCity to #LibDemConf in #Bournemouth Looking forward to 4 days of lively debate, catching up with friends & colleagues from across the UK & overseas @LibDems @LibDemWomen @LibDemEurope @liberalinternat @ALDEParty @LibDemConf @GreenLibDems

I have decided to stand for reelection to the ALDE delegation to carry on the important work with our sister parties and would welcome your nominations. #FederalElections2025 #ALDE #LiberalDemocrats #Europe #InternationalRelations #Liberals #liberalism

David Chalmers, Chair of the Federal International Relations Committee, talks about our policy motion on global women's rights coming to conference. We will continue to fight for gender equality and the rights of all women and girls.

Today I met with President Abbas. We discussed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the need to end the appalling suffering of Palestinians, secure the release of the hostages still held in brutal captivity by the Hamas terrorists, and how we ensure a two-state solution.

I am standing for re-election to the LibDem Federal International Relations Committee and would be honoured to receive your nominations. #InternationalRelations #Europe #Leadership #LibDems #FederalElections2025 #GlobalEngagement #LiberalValues #MembersVoice #Election2025

ALDE delegation - it's international work www.libdemvoice.org/alde-delegat...

The Liberal Democrats must lead the way on global women’s rights www.libdemvoice.org/the-liberal-...

Thank you for your support @chalmersdavid.bsky.social!

Well done England - what a historic achievement. Proving never give up !

🕯️ 30 years ago in Srebrenica, over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were murdered by the Bosnian Serb army. As war returns to Europe and hate resurfaces, remembrance must be a call to action to defend peace and democracy. 🔗Full statement : bit.ly/4ksOOZ7

Yesterday's Commons debate was on UK-EU relations – the issue Farage built his career on. He now has the immense privilege of a seat in the chamber. So where was he? If he thinks the Brexit deal's a disaster, why not show up to say so? Utterly disrespectful to the public.

Good luck to @libdems.org.uk candidates standing in today’s elections across England

Across the globe, liberals are leading the fight against Trump, Putin and the sweep of dangerous populism. Vote Liberal Democrat on Thursday and elect a local champion who will stand up for your community against Farage's hate-filled politics.

Fantastic news - a liberal leader @markcarney.bsky.social wins reelection- defending his country from the fascist bully to his south Carney clinches victory and says ‘Trump is trying to break us’ as Conservative leader Poilievre set to lose seat @libdems.org.uk @aldeparty.bsky.social

Constructive Meeting in London this afternoon with Petrit Selimi the former PDK Foreign Minister of #Kosovo @aldeparty.bsky.social @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social @salbrinton.bsky.social @jeremyhargreaves.bsky.social @calummillerld.bsky.social @ldeuropeangroup.bsky.social

In London today for constructive meeting with Sheyk Hamoud Leader of the Regional Coalition opposing the #Houthis in #Yemen @libdems.bsky.social

Attending yesterday evening the reception in London for @christopherluxonnz.bsky.social Prime Minister of #NewZealand @libdems.bsky.social

Christine Jardine MP requests urgent meeting with Equalities Minister over trans rights. www.libdemvoice.org/christine-ja...

A welcome statement from @cajardinemp.bsky.social setting out the @libdems.bsky.social position. It is disappointing that the Labour Govt has yet to clarify how it will respond to the implications for # transrights

Attending demonstration in London with @libdems.org.uk in support of #tranrights following the UK Supreme Court bombshell ruling @pluslibdems.bsky.social @juvelad.bsky.social @charleyhasted.bsky.social @cajardinemp.bsky.social @aldeparty.bsky.social @salbrinton.bsky.social @markpackuk.bsky.social

The government should draw up plans for Tesla tariffs to hit Musk where it hurts, if Trump follows through with his threats to the UK steel industry. Trump and Musk can't be allowed to bully the UK while the Conservatives and Nigel Farage cheer them on from the sidelines.

If Ukraine is forced to surrender its sovereign territory to Russia, it will be the greatest betrayal of a European ally since Poland in 1945. The UK must lead in Europe in defence of Ukraine. We cannot stand back and watch as Zelensky is bullied by Trump.

Trump’s talks with Putin threaten Ukraine’s freedom and Europe’s security. If the US won’t lead, the UK must. The Government must act now – let’s pass an emergency law to seize Russian assets by Monday.

I wonder if JD Vance is planning to lecture his boss’s buddy Vladimir Putin on democracy and free speech. 🤔

This is the face of courage and compassion. Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for speaking truth to power on behalf of the marginalized.

A truly brave hero