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Farage will turn Britain into Trump's America

The second is about our need to not only rebuild Ukraine physically but also rebuild a potentially lost generation of children that have been abducted and forcibly transferred to Russia by a genocidal dictator. www.facebook.com/reel/1373589...

Thanks to the slightly irritating limit of 60 second videos on here I am having to link to my Facebook page to publish my speeches at Lib Dem Conference in Bournemouth. The first is about how Hong Kongers should have the right to pass on their language freely and without fear. fb.watch/CjAnmF2VEe/

Honoured to meet with visiting members of the Japanese Diet, Mssrs Edano, Funada and Koichi. We discussed the opportunity to strengthen Japan-UK relations at a time when our liberal democracies feel under threat. We also shared our experience of the role of parliament in scrutinising government.

I’m old enough to remember when Conservative Party leaders believed in law and order.

The fundamental is that things become a lot more simple, equitable and efficient if things are done as part of a standard process. Understanding how each kids learns and the support they need should be part of the education system.

From bouncing along to EDM to enjoying Beethoven at City Hall, the nightlife is for everyone. Which is why we need better busses, lower costs and safer nights out to ignite the night.

I have written to Nigel Farage in response to his visit to my constituency of Bicester and Woodstock today.

Statehood is not conditional upon the actions of other states. Palestine is either a state or it isn't, it shouldn't be dependent on the whims of an untrustworthy government lead by Netanyahu. Disgraceful that Starmer uses it as a bargaining chip.

The Liberal Democrats welcome this first step but urge Keir Starmer to go further and recognise Palestine immediately. Far greater action is also needed to address the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and imposing sanctions on the Israeli cabinet.

Great to be out these last few days talking to the residents of Grenoside and Ecclesfield. Understandably there is only one thing that they want to talk about!

What a great group of people to spend the Local Government Association Conference with. Got to know these wonderful people over the last year on #NextGen19. If this is the future of the party then we are in good hands.

GOOOOOOOOOD MORNING STOCKSBRIDGE

"Democracy Dies in Darkness" Politicians and journalists have a tense relationship but we shouldn't relish when journalism suffers. In the world of AI and disinformation the need to have someone able to investigate and find the truth is important. This is shortsighted and deeply worrying.

I've been chatting with people in that bastion of the liberal left, Stocksbridge, and they also dislike child poverty. Maybe have a think about that

If Level 1 Lib Demmery is having opinions on letterboxes, Level 2 is surely having an opinion on doorbells and doorknockers. (I have yet to formulate a ranking but Ring Doorbells are at the bottom)

Rest in Peace King

A great, albeit a tad damp, weekend in Stocksbridge. Not much love for Labour out there...

I was suspicious when Labour made zero mention of lifelong learning in their manifesto. It has now been confirmed that they don't care. In a changing world there is increasing need to upskill and reskill in the workplace, which is now a lot harder thanks to Labour.

When they can't even get the spelling of one of the towns in the ward correct, how can they be trusted to do anything right? Shows how much Labour cares. (It's Oughtibridge)

One year ago... How time flies. Found myself in Westminster watching PMQs as rumours started to fly about a General Election. What followed was seven of the most tiring weeks of my life. But it ended with 72 Lib Dem MPs!

This is what you get when an ideological void with no political backbone becomes Prime Minister, a speech that would have sounded harsh coming from a Tory happening purely because they are terrified of local elections results.

Vile Ghoulish Disgusting What have Labour become in chasing Reform?

Stopped in on Saturday to visit the exhibition of Quilts for the Longest Day. With help from the East Ecc ward pot and Ecclesfield Parish Council, these quilts were able to be created to donate to veterans as part of VE Day celebrations.

I'm sure restricting the hiring pool of an already financially stretched sector isn't going to have knock-on issues for financially stretched councils isn't going to go badly. Not at all...

I know I said Sussex was one of the most beautiful parts of the country a few weeks ago, but rural Stocksbridge is definitely giving it a run for its money this morning.

Deeply stupid. It isn't perfect but NATO's Article 5 has kept Europe safe for decades. Trump's election should mean that we step up to the plate, not throw in the towel. If this is the future of the Green Party then I am glad I am a Lib Dem.

I should book my tickets to Lib Dem Conference...

It wasn't to be in Hull and East Yorkshire, but what an amazing team! Only the Lib Dems can take on the populism of Reform. Only the Lib Dems can hold them to account. We work hard, we fight hard!

@helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social gets to do the best photo ops with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk

A fantastic set of results for the Liberal Democrats 🔶 🔶🔶🔶 Lib Dems have taken control of Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire and Shropshire councils Also now the largest party on Devon, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire councils. #LibDems 🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶

Untold story of today- look at that Lib Dem surge. ❤️🔶🔶🔶

Liberal Democrats have overtaken the Conservatives at these local elections. Now we're on track to replace them next General Election as well. People have put their faith in us because they are appalled by the Conservatives lurching to extremes and cosying up to Nigel Farage.

After finally getting some sleep I thought I should probably write a proper post 😆 Thank you to everyone who put their trust in me to continue to represent you in Preston West on Lancashire County Council for a 3rd time.

🚨BREAKING🚨 Liberal Democrats have GAINED Cambridgeshire for the first time ever. 🔶 11 GAINS to elect 31 Councillors!

DONE

STILL GOING

GOOOOOOOD MORNING HULL!

Very hot but great to get some delivery and canvassing done

A few weeks back I went to post a letter on my way through Parson Cross, only to find it missing! It's taken a few weeks but Jai, from MJ's NISA, and I have worked with Royal Mail to get it back as a priority.

⏱️ 4:30:01! 🏃‍♂️Took 21 mins off my Paris marathon time. 👏 A huge thanks to Open Country and Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity, they’ve been beyond supportive and I am so chuffed to run and raised money on behalf of them. 👇 If you can donate to support them: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

And that's a wrap on final weekend campaigning! Had a great time in South Lincolnshire helping Harrish in Stamford East and Murray in Folkingham Rural with @leylandcacti.bsky.social It is going to be close, but there is always only one choice when it comes to dedication to a community! 🔶

Afternoon canvassing session done, brilliant reception on the doors 🔶 8 days to go. Thank you to people from the NW who are helping us in Preston. Really appreciated 👍

Wear this as a badge of honour

Our second spotlight for #LVW25 week is MP for Oxford West & Abingdon and 2020 #LibDems leadership candidate @laylamoran.bsky.social - and it's going to take us two posts (and a side note) to do so! Layla is Britain's first openly pansexual MP, and the first British MP of Palestinian descent. 1/3

Keir Starmer used to be a human rights lawyer, for heaven's sake. He of all people should understand how cruel and inhumane his government's new fetish is. The fact that he and the #Labour Party are doing it anyway tells you all you need to know about his, and their courage. Monstrous cowardice. 🥀

- Winter Fuel Payments- CUT - Personal Independence Payments - CUT - Overseas Development Fund - CUT - Two Child Benefit Cap - STAYS I ask myself again... What is the point of Labour?

A big THANK YOU to LibDem Councillor Rob Reiss. Rob has taken a campaigning holiday from Ecclesfield to canvass in the Midhurst By-election for our great candidates Yvonne Gravely and @dominicmerritt.bsky.social 🔶🔶🔶🔶

Happy Easter everyone, hope you enjoy a nice long weekend Guess what I’ll do doing 😆