Youth work changes lives and makes a real difference in communities across the UK. It gives young people a place to belong, build skills, and believe in themselves. But over the last decade, we’ve seen too many youth centres close their doors and youth workers leave.

Conference has begun! Let’s make sure we don’t miss a beat. 🥁

Thanks for the shout out to the Mighty, Mighty Durham Lib Dems @lisasmartmp.bsky.social !

Across the country, people are being held back not by a lack of potential, but by a lack of access to the training they need to succeed. From care homes to construction sites, clean energy to HGV driving, employers are facing critical skills shortages.

Ed Davey banging the drum for Britain. Liberal Democrats are the only party standing up for Britain as a decent and caring country and taking on the divisive politics of Nigel Farage and the Conservatives.

Hospices provide compassionate end of life care for hundreds of thousands of people each year, while easing pressure on overstretched NHS hospitals. Yet years of underfunding and rising costs have left many at breaking point – with 7 in 10 warning they may have to cut services.

Our flag does not belong to one creed or to one race. It belongs to one people, the British people. We will not let our flag be used to intimidate.

Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join

The media - no, we're not going to report on serious Lib Dem policies The media - yes, we will report on fun stunts The media, also - the Lib Dems need to show they've got serious policies

🔶Liberal Democrat TERRY ROONEY 824 (28.4, +17.8%) 🌹Labour Party 800 (27.5%, +2.9%) ➡️"Reform" Party 747 (25.7%, -8.5%) ❔Independent 459 (15.8%, +2.9%) 🥶Conservatives 76 (2.6%, -4.5%) 🥬Green Party 40 (1.4%, +1.4% NEW) Lib Dem GAIN from the Reform Party

Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Finance and Resources Cllr. Craig Martin is pushing for an investigation into the @privateeyenews.bsky.social report on the business past of the new Reform Party leader of Durham County Council. www.facebook.com/DurhamLibDem...

Hundreds visited our stall at #DurhamPride2025 and signed the Lib Dem petition calling for Durham County Council not to pull funding for Pride, in the face of the Reform Party threats to end support. More signatures are still rolling in online at www.durhamlibdems.org.uk/pride

'A council under new control by Reform UK has taken down an LGBTQ+ Pride flag at its headquarters. Liberal Democrat councillor Ellie Hopgood condemned the decision and said it was a "disrespectful, mean-spirited act" ahead of Saturday's Pride in Armed Forces event in Durham.'

Our first leaflets for the Benfieldside by-election are already through letterboxes TODAY! Our by-election fund is open to help us challenge the Reform Party across County Durham -- starting in Benfieldside, just next door to 2 strong Lib Dem divisions... Donate here: www.durhamlibdems.org.uk/win

If you could spend more than £22,000 to help Benfieldside, Consett, Shotley Bridge, and Blackhill, would you fill 446 potholes, resurface 2 miles of footpaths, or hold an unnecessary by-election due to the Reform Party's wasteful incompetence? Let's make Reform pay: www.durhamlibdems.org.uk/reform

Thank you, @durhamlibdems.bsky.social. Let us know if we can help you in this fight. 💛

We're campaigning to Save #DurhamPride - The Reform Party say they want to stop all Durham County Council support for equalities. This puts the event at risk, given the need for council support including road closures. Please sign and share our petition! www.durhamlibdems.org.uk/pride

Shockingly, the government hasn't measured how many eligible children miss out on free school meals since 2013 about 230,000 today. There’s nothing more important than investing in every child’s opportunity, regardless of background. @munirawilson.bsky.social

We have to bring the welfare bill down and support more people into work - but you don’t do that by slashing support for disabled people. The Government need to tackle long mental health waiting lists and the crisis in social care which keep people out of work.

At PMQs, Ed asked the government to back an amendment to shield GPs, dentists, pharmacists, and care homes from NICs hikes. They voted against it, burdening health providers with unaffordable costs that leave patients paying the price.

The loss of the Community Ownership Fund will be devastating for many vital projects across the country. Here in Bath, Bathford Village Shop and Cafe is a lifeline to many in our community, but now faces losing its premises. That's why I asked the government for an update on fund's future👇

Ed Davey at #PMQs: “The spectre of the richest man in the world trying to buy a British political party should give us all pause for thought.” Starmer: “I think we all had a smile on Sunday when ... Musk said [Farage] should be removed. “We are looking at the question of funding more generally.”

Taking the leap into Bluesky 👋

"More than 3 million people have been stuck on NHS waiting lists for more than 18 weeks. That's probably the worst, most appalling legacy of the last Conservative Government, and it needs to be fixed." Ed Davey calls on the Prime Minister to prioritise GP access to bring down NHS waiting lists.

“This song Love Is Enough, written by six carers, talking about their experience really moved me and it was interesting listening. When I read the words, I thought, well, that's how I felt.” Ed Davey shares his experience as a chorister and a young carer. youtu.be/EaDHCTyDoEc

"Picking odd targets isn't going to fundamentally change how we deliver public services to people in this country. NHS waiting lists won't come down if people still can't see their GP when they phone up in the morning." Helen Morgan

Dropping this target is an insult to patients who are having to wait hours on end to be seen at A&E. It looks like the government is taking a whack-a-mole approach to NHS targets, focusing on waiting lists at the expense of A&Es and GPs.

Liberal Democrats are leading the fight for fair votes and making sure that no one can be ignored in our democracy.

Lib Dem Hold South Oxfordshire DC, Cholsey 🔶 Lib Dem Crispin Topping - 949 - 62.2% 🔵 Con - 362 - 23.7% ⚪️ SDP - 116 - 7.6% 🔴 Lab - 71 - 4.7% 🔘 Ind - 28 - 1.8% Congratulations Crispin - great result! 🎉

🚨 NEW: Ed Davey teases a Christmas song

Ed Davey is dreaming of Christmas No 1 hit with carers’ choir

So excited that we can finally talk about this. It's been amazing to be a part of this. Huge thanks to Ed Davey for using his own experience as a young carer to now help raise awareness and vital funds for Carers Trust and Bath Philharmonia to support young carers. Full release tomorrow!

Here it is. Your new favourite Christmas classic. ‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄 youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...

You’ve never heard a Christmas single quite like this before.

You never know what to expect next from @eddavey.bsky.social 👇🏽😅 www.youtube.com/watch?v=TipI...

We cannot stand by and leave millions of older people to endure another winter in a cost of living crisis. Liberal Democrats voted against this cut and will continue to stand up for struggling pensioners. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c80l9lde5yjo

While the Conservatives undoubtedly left this government a dire fiscal inheritance, that's no excuse to push more pensioners into poverty as the temperature plummets. Cutting this allowance will drive more vulnerable older people into poverty, forcing them to choose between heating and eating.

We now need to see an outright ban on water bosses bonuses and Ofwat replaced by a new regulator with real teeth. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/21/ofwat-forces-shareholders-to-pay-for-undeserved-bonuses-at-three-water-firms

It is a welcome shock that Ofwat is actually acting to protect bill paying customers for once after proving completely toothless in cracking down on these polluting firms for years.

"OBR figures suggest that the increase in NICs will cost more to social care providers than the money that the government has announced for that sector in the budget." Daisy Cooper has implored the government to protect health and care providers from the NIC hike.

Nothing helps you get through a long day in Parliament more than a supportive paw (or two) from Jenny the guide dog 🐾

🐾 Last week, I joined the Blue Cross in Parliament to talk with them about their 2024 manifesto, It’s a Dog’s Life. 🐶 There’s a lot of work to be done to improve dog breeding standards, and animal welfare. 💙 Together, we can improve the lives of pets across the UK.

We need a real plan for social care

Rural areas are being left behind when it comes to broadband connectivity, with too many communities unable to get online. That's why last week I raised the issue in Parliament and called for action to speed up the rollout of new connections - particularly for GPs and doctors.

Politicians have been failing on social care for far too long. Millions are suffering, being hit financially, living in misery and pain. We have got to tackle this. Liberal Democrats stand ready to work with the government and any party to secure a long term plan to save social care.

Now includes @timfarron.bsky.social! (But not the fake Ed Davey.) go.bsky.app/CUxDzcc

Raising concerns in Parliament about the activity of Russian intelligence vessels in the waters around the UK and Ireland today - something we have seen before in the Northern Isles. Glad that the minister indicated that the government is considering this in the strategic defence review next year.

The Government's National Insurance tax rise will damage healthcare services and worsen patient outcomes. I have signed Helen Morgan MP’s letter to the Chancellor, asking her to make healthcare providers exempt, and avert this future disaster. #budget #Budget2024 #NHS #socialcare

"You can't have a ten year plan for the NHS if you don't have a serious plan for social care too." Ed Davey talks to Laura Kuenssberg about the need for cross-party collaboration on social care. youtu.be/W8fZqmn83MQ

“Will the government at least exempt GPs, community pharmacists and other health and care providers from this tax rise?” 📺 Edward Davey pushes the government to rethink the NI hikes on GP surgeries which could see millions struggling even more to secure an appointment.