Jesse Jackson Made It Possible for Democrats to Speak About Palestine open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...

“The Lib Dems have argued all along that the proscription of Palestine Action was a grave misuse of terrorism laws. Placing PA in the same legal category as ISIS was disproportionate and risked undermining public trust and civil liberties.” 🔽 @libdems.org.uk www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...

More than 600 Gazans have been killed in Israel’s attacks since the “ceasefire” was announced. Will the so-called Peace Board face this fact - and consult Palestinians - when it meets in the US this week? #WhatCeasefire ? www.newarab.com/news/israels...

The goddess of not such small things resists attempts to silence her on Gaza Arundhati Roy pulls out of Berlin film festival over jury comments on political films - www.reuters.com/world/india/...

EU leaders condemn Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ at Munich conference - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/eu-leaders-slam-trumps-gaza-board-peace-security-conference

This is truly terrifying, like the Nazis we are simply erasing people from existence, and it is happening without anyone questioning it.

Erasing a Word Erases a People: Reinstate Palestine in the British Museum - Sign the Petition! c.org/Kn5Z7Trhwp via @UKChange

Good motion. It would be good to see Labour and SNP MPs who have the same views joining in and signing this motion.

Very much so Ed. A more mature Home Secretary would have at least said she would study the ruling and reflect on it first.

This ruling shows that proscribing Palestine Action was a grave misuse of terrorism laws. Labour must accept its mistake, drop its appeal and stop wasting taxpayers' money suppressing civil liberties. Degrading counter-terror powers is a genuine threat to national security.

Fantastic win in East Dunbartonshire, where we’ve beaten the Conservatives into 6th place. Right across the UK, former Conservative voters have heard Kemi Badenoch tell them loud and clear that they’re not welcome in her party – and are backing us instead.

Kemi Badenoch says she doesn’t want centrists in her party. Instead of focusing on what people actually want, like an NHS that works, she’s choosing to imitate Farage. If you’re sick of the name calling and just want things fixed, join the Liberal Democrats.

Jackie Pearcey selected by Lib Dems for Gorton and Denton

🚀The @LibDems campaign to re-take Sheffield Hallam at the next General Election is officially GO! 🔶Fantastic to mark the launch with fab candidate Sophie Crossthorn, and dozens of activists! 💥Awesome response on the doors for Sophie - and for Michael, standing for council!

READ: The plans for Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” show that the goal is not just to make Gaza a playground for the wealthy, but to put it under permanent American occupation. mondoweiss.net/2026/01/the-...

Terrific turnout at today’s national peace march for #Palestine in London, including large numbers of @LibDems @pscupdates.bsky.social @ldfpalestine.bsky.social @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social

Photos from today’s national peace march for #Palestine in London today. #SilenceIsComplicity

London Today 🇵🇸 We walk for those who can’t walk free. We speak for those forced into silence. We carry the names, the homes, the dead, and the right to live with dignity. This march is for justice, not pity. For freedom, not favours. For Palestine….today, and until it is free.

We need to know how the Government plans to deal with Iran - and with Donald Trump’s plans for Iran. @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social and I have written to the Defence and Foreign Secretaries today asking them to hold Iran’s leaders to account and to tell Parliament their plans.

Lib Dems are positive about our country and hopeful about the future. Things have been tough and there are those who want to exploit that for their own ends - not to make lives better or our country stronger. Lib Dems will continue to stand up for a better future. Join us.

#WhatCeasefire?

#WhatCeasefire? #WhatPeace? #WestBank #Gaza #Palestine

Will the Voices Raised in Davos Save Gaza From Trump’s Clutches? Important piece by Susie Becher in @timesofisrael.com Israel #Gaza #WestBank #Palestine blogs.timesofisrael.com/will-the-voi...

The families of our brave troops killed in Afghanistan - including those from Bicester Garrison - deserve an apology from the US Ambassador to the UK. Donald Trump has said many things I disagree with but none have made me as angry as this disgraceful slur on NATO troops.

The last fortnight has shown us the dangers of relying on an unstable US President and the continuing threat from Russia as it pummels Ukraine despite “peace” talks. We have to strengthen our military capability fast: raising £20b in UK defence bonds would let us do that.

The Government must act today to proscribe the terrorists of the IRGC. Its dither and delay has endangered UK residents targeted by the IRGC. The IRGC slaughtered thousands of Iranian protestors in cold blood. The UK must act with the EU to outlaw them. www.thetimes.com/world/middle...

And now Israel needs to be returning the bodies of all the dead Palestinian prisoners which they are hanging on to.

The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...

They’re both right. Not often* as a liberal I can say that I agree with Nigel Farage or Robert Jenrick, but I do here. *Its extremely rare actually

Amazingly, Zahawi only got round to deleting the below after the press conference announcing his defection to Reform.

After six years of investigation, the independent Ombudsman was clear: the government failed women, not informing them about their rise in the state pension age. Years of reviews, multiple debates and various responses from the Government. Yet we are still waiting.

Well well well... That tells us everything we need to know about Reform, which is quickly becoming a retirement home for disgraced former Conservative ministers. If Mr Zahawi decides to stand for elected office here in Stratford-on-Avon, I can only say Bring it on! 💪🔶️

“Today there is not a single, functional MRI machine in Gaza. There is only one CT scanner” Dr Ahmed Muhanna All the things we in Europe take for granted withheld from the people of Gaza. #LetAidIntoGaza #WhatCeasefire ? www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

“The bombing and drones haven’t stopped” Gazan friends tell us. Israel has repeatedly violated the ceasefire, killing 439 Palestinians in three months. So what is this Board of Peace? #WhatCeasefire ? www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-star...

University and College Union (UCU) calls on #YvetteCooper to make a stand against Israel’s attacks on Palestinian education - in particular the recent assault on Birzeit University students with live ammunition. #WestBank #Palestine #SilenceIsComplicity

The surprise winner of the ‘least unpopular’ PM prize? Ed Davey! www.independent.co.uk/voices/ed-da...

Deaf Palestinian beaten by Israeli settlers news.sky.com/video/share-... When will the UK Government notice what’s going and impose sanctions on settlers and settlements?

After two years of destruction, people in Gaza lack the most basic supplies in the midst of winter. Israel’s decision condemns them to further suffering and - in the worst cases - death for lack of access to food, clean water and medical supplies.

The British Government must go beyond raising “serious concerns” and consider all measures to influence Israel to reverse this dangerous decision.

The Israeli Government must reverse its decision to ban reputable international aid agencies which will lead to more suffering and avoidable deaths among Gazan civilians. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ian Sollom successfully campaigned to secure the UK’s return to Erasmus.

‘Peace to ALL men’ ? Really? Please tell the story properly #BBCBreakfast #SilenceIsComplicity

"Christmas is a story of empire, injustice and the vulnerability of ordinary people caught in its path" - Rev. Munther Isaac aje.io/mnp9x2 aje.io/mnp9x2

“We live in an age of disgusting impunity that takes us back 100s of years. We are reduced to giving concession after concession not to stop acts of aggression, but to ask those responsible to kill fewer people.” Majed al-Ansari, Qatari policy adviser. HowTrump killed international law

With this huge expansion of settlements on Palestinian land in the West Bank, Netanyahu's extremist Cabinet is doing all it can to destroy hopes of a two-state solution. The UK Government must go beyond mere condemnation and take meaningful action. 👇🏻 1/2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

@libdems.org.uk @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @calummillerld.bsky.social @libdemdaisy.bsky.social #BoycottEurovision #SanctionIsrael

Normalising mass killing should not be rewarded, and banning Israel from Eurovision is the least we can do. LDFP are dismayed at Ed ignoring the genocide of 70,000 Palestinians (347 since a so-called “ceasefire” was called.) Ed’s statement does not represent the views of our members and supporters.

Freezing of repayment threshold for graduates from 2027 is a further stealth tax and an attack on young people who will have less income as they start in life. It’s a tax on opportunity, raising over £1.2b for the Treasury from 2027-2031.

This is botched Budget, from a government that is hiking taxes on ordinary families instead of going for growth by fixing our trade with Europe.

At their Cabinet meeting last night, councillors confirmed the suspension of the Council’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter). From today, we will no longer use that channel to promote the council’s news or respond to comments or questions on that platform. https://orlo.uk/bXsoX