Frimhurst is one of the hidden gems of Surrey Heath. It was a privilege to introduce Ed to the incredible staff and clients, who always make me so welcome.

Operation: Take Back Our Flag. Because plastic patriots don’t get to define who we are and what our national symbols mean. 🇬🇧

My response to today’s announcement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the Troubles Legacy Deal.

The shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah is a despicable tragedy. Violence must never be the response to political disagreement. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and all in public life shaken by this attack. We must stand together to defend democracy and freedom.

As famine deepens and hostages remain in captivity, the Israeli Government expands settlements and escalates its assault on Gaza. I’ve written to the Foreign Secretary urging sanctions, an arms ban and a ban on trade with illegal settlements.

A visitor to the garden today.

🗳️ Tonight I abstained on the vote to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group—by walking through both the Aye and No lobbies. Why? [1/3]

We’ve heard this before: a rogue state, WMDs, talk of regime change. In 2003, it led to 100,000+ civilians dead, 179 British troops lost, and chaos that birthed ISIS. Now the drums beat again—this time for Iran. We must remember. And we must ask: what comes next? #IraqRedux #Iran #Iraq

The world's attention is on the new conflict between Israel and Iran and Tuesday's UN conference has been postponed. Yet the UK should still recognise Palestine to safeguard conditions for a two-state solution. All 72 Lib Dem MPs co-signed a call for this.

Today in Parliament, I called out false claims about a so-called grooming gangs inquiry. The Tory “wrecking amendment” on 8 Jan couldn’t deliver an inquiry—only block a child protection bill and scrap vital safeguards from the Jay Inquiry. Misleading the public on this is reckless and wrong.

Not on your nelly. After years of pumping sewage into our rivers—and £billions plundered by investors—Thames Water should now slip quietly into receivership and be refashioned as a Public Benefit Company. One that serves people and planet, not shareholders. #PlanetBeforeProfit

Yesterday, I sent a letter to the Foreign Secretary urging the UK to take stronger action if Israel continues its military assault on Gaza - including a total arms export ban, the recognition of Palestine and sanctions on extremist Israeli ministers.

Utterly wrong for Israel to have denied UK MPs entry to the country. Authoritarian states have sanctioned MPs for exercising their free speech. But this a very worrying move by a democracy and ally. Foreign Secretary should summon the Israeli Ambassador to explain. news.sky.com/story/labour...

Is what Brexiteers meant by ‘sovereignty’?

LibDem's Callum Miller, "Donald Trump represents a real threat to the United Kingdom" "Reform and the Conservatives are kowtowing to Donald Trump rather than facing up to the challenge"

First the US ceases offensive cyber-ops against Russia. Then the top political brass in US openly share sensitive intel while plugged into Russian networks. It was in this context that I asked Luke Pollard about the UK’s sovereign cyber readiness…

Just when you thought the United States couldn’t sink any lower, this:

Definitely one to listen to!!

This weekend, while the world was distracted by the ambush in the Oval Office, the United States quietly scrapped their offensive cyber operations against Russia, leaving the United States and its allies more susceptible to future cyber attacks and intelligence breaches.

The UK should insist that the Israeli Govt reopens routes for humanitarian aid to reach the population in Gaza who are trying to live amid the destruction. Withholding essential food, shelter and medicine contravenes international humanitarian law. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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.

Debate on Special Educational Needs in Parliament this afternoon. SEND is the biggest issue in any MPs inbox, especially in counties like Surrey where the system is at its most dysfunctional. Revealing who turns up to represent their constituents. And those who don’t. #SEND

What a bizarre moment earlier this evening in the House of Commons. Led by their chief whip, Reform MPs shouted “No” in order to trigger a vote on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - but then appear to have failed to put up any tellers, so the vote collapsed and was called off.

⚠️SEWAGE ALERTS ACROSS SURREY HEATH ⚠️ There are currently sewage release alerts from every one of Thames Water’s sewage treatment works across Surrey Heath. Please take extra care with pets, children and yourselves if they/you are near river or floodwaters over coming hours. #Sewage #SurreyHeath

A statement from me on the attempts by Surrey County Council to evade democratic accountability by postponing the 2025 local elections. #DemocraticDeficit #Democracy #LocalGovernmentReform #NotInMyName

What better way to clear the head than at the world famous Windlesham Boxing Day Pram Race - one of the highlights of the Surrey Heath year!! Massive congratulations to all the competitors, sponsors and organisers for a truly terrific event. #Windlesham #Christmas  #SurreyHeath

🌟🎄Happy Christmas🎄🌟 Wishing everyone across Surrey Heath a wonderful, peaceful and, I hope, restful Christmas. *IMAGE: This design was created by Toby from St Lawrence School, Chobham, who was the winner of my inaugural Christmas Card competition.*

More than 1800 kids with SEND missed 1/3 of their schooling last year in Surrey. EHCPs come back with incorrect names, describe incorrect conditions, and offer woefully inadequate support. Schools are at breaking point. Yet, Surrey County Council blames Surrey parents for being “too articulate”.

The southeast of England right now - where Thames Water are releasing sewage into our rivers and waterways on an industrial scale… This has to stop.

Wonderful to see the full suite of Overseas Territories’ flags flying on Parliament Square to mark this year’s Joint Ministerial Council.

This is BIG. Biden’s gamble is that this will shift the course of the war in Ukraine’s favour in coming weeks (allowing a more favourable negotiation with Russia); without sparking WWIII. A huge geopolitical shift.

"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

Good morning. #Windlesham

‘Bout right.

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

A striking warning, and one that UK citizens may struggle to accept: our enemies are becoming more capable, more agile, and are closing the ‘capability gap’ that has given the UK battlespace supremecy for the past 30 years or more. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Don't judge a book etc... but its wonderful to see the cover of my forthcoming book, designed by Annie Leue. The book will be out Jan 3 with @uchicagopress.bsky.social . The cover image, from Northern Sudan, is by the one and only Al Pinkerton