The new EHRC Code of Practice is not fit for purpose. It does not provide clear guidance or do enough to protect everyone from discrimination, and it is not compatible with longstanding British values. @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk and @MarieCGoldman.bsky.social have written to Bridget Phillipson. ⬇️

Sunset over the Dnipro this evening. I continue to be astounded by the resilience, fortitude and bravery of the Ukrainians. We owe them so much, they are our front line. #Ukraine #Dnipro #Kyiv #SlavaUkrainii #sunset

I get asked what the LibDem position on the UK and the EU is. I’ve always said I support returning to the EU, but recognise it may have to be done in a number of steps. Here’s a very clear statement from the LibDems confirming this. #southshropshire #shropshire #LibDems #EU #Europe #RejoinEU

Out calling on residents in Cleobury Mortimer today, with local Town Councillor Ben Williams. Solid support for LibDems. #cleoburymortimer #southshropshire #shropshire #LibDems

On a damp day for cricket, a weakened Much Wenlock Cricket Club team were comfortably beaten by Quatt Cricket Club. Over the years Quatt’s ground has improved significantly and it’s always a pleasure to play a game there. #cricket #ShropshireCricket #southshropshire #quatt #muchwenlock #shropshire

Reform does what Russia wants. #ReformUK #Russia #Putin #Ukraine #Farage

Three popular river swimming locations in #Shropshire, 2 on River Severn, & one on River Teme at #Ludlow, are now designated as ‘don’t swim’ due to the water being assessed as unsafe. This is a legacy of the Conservatives allowing water companies to dump #sewage into our rivers at an alarming rate.

Sur le Pont d’Avignon. By night and by day. In February this year. 1224 to 2026 #pontdavignon #avignon #medieval #PontSaintBénézet

We want to build Britain up, not burn it down. Across the country, in places like South Shropshire, it is the Liberal Democrats who can stop Reform, and deliver the real change the country is crying out for. #southshropshire #shropshire #LibDems

A pleasant afternoon amble along the Severn in Shrewsbury today. Sufficient blue sky for photos fortunately. #RiverSevern #Shrewsbury #Shropshire

After helping in other areas with elections this year, it was good to get back on the campaign trail in South Shropshire. Local Councillor Mark Morris and Stephen Rooney joining me talking to local residents in Church Stretton. #southshropshire #shropshire #churchstretton #LibDems

I can think of 5 million reasons why Reform would want to release a ‘policy’ today to get everyone reacting to.

I used the sunny Bank Holiday to return to Montgomery to campaign for the excellent Glyn Preston in the Gwynedd Maldwyn seat for the Welsh Senedd. Glyn’s on the cusp of taking the sixth seat, and in doing so could deprive Reform of an extra seat. #Montgomery #gwyneddmaldwyn #Senedd #LibDems

This from #Shropshire Council really shouldn’t need saying, but sadly does. There’s a tiny number who believe they can impose their views on everyone else. A handful of them are resorting to threats & intimidation when they find out there are others who will resist their attempt to do so. #flags

Finally got around to posting from a visit to Chateau des Baux / Les Baux-de-Provence in February. Fortified from at least 10th century, the shattered remains of the castle, and the more complete fortified village below it are stunning. #castle #medieval #lesbauxdeprovence #chateaudesbaux #chateau

Catching a quick break in between the showers today. It was really good to join Cllr Pete Roberts campaigning in Llandrindod South. For the electors in that ward there are two elections on Thursday. #LlandrindodWells #Senedd #powys #LibDems #SeneddElections

Oh dear, the Conservatives are becoming so irrelevant. When asked to name well performing Conservative run Councils, Kemi Badenoch names Councils, none of which are run by the #Conservatives, instead they’re run by the #LibDems. Even Conservatives know that LibDems run Councils better. #ukpolitics

A visit to Caldicot Castle 12 days ago. Although close to Chepstow this was a lordship belonging to the Earls of Hereford, that was independent of the Lordship of Striguil (Chepstow). #castle #caldicot #CaldicotCastle #chepstow #medieval

Today I joined local LibDem David Ellams campaigning in Newport South. David’s standing in a by-election this Thursday. It’s clearly a two horse race between local #LibDem David Ellams & the Conservative. #Newport is always a battle between LibDems and Conservatives. #Shropshire #telfordandwrekin

Sunset over the Severn in Shrewsbury, a week ago today. #sunset #shrewsbury #shropshire #Severn

Over 28 years David Murray has travelled to #SouthShropshire to deliver thousands of #LibDem leaflets in elections where I was the parliamentary candidate. When David asked for help delivering his leaflets in #Wednesfield North ward of #Wolverhampton Council, I was delighted to do so.

First cricket game for me since August 2024 since I missed all of last season with knee issues. Much Wenlock are away at St George’s and the weather is stunning for the first game of the season. Much Wenlock Cricket Club #muchwenlock #StGeorges #cricket #southshropshire #shropshire

No10’s account is incredible. I held Developed Vetting for nearly ten years and spent three years at the heart of the Cabinet Office. I have never heard of a Developed Vetting denial being overruled. Here’s why…🧵 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

After Carcassonne & then Kyiv, this year I’m celebrating my birthday a little closer to home with a visit to the spectacular Tintagel Castle. As a way of saving on the relentless repair bill, English Heritage now request that visitors help hold the walls up, so I had to do my duty. #tintagel #castle

These numbers for Government grant to Shropshire are bleak, and show the scale of the challenge for the LibDems in trying to recover Shropshire Council from the financial mismanagement it had under the Conservatives. newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2026/04/shro...

And just think, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage wanted us to join this madness.

Another of the sunset over Shrewsbury two nights ago. #sunset #shrewsbury #shropshire

Ed Davey is right. The UK must play no part in assisting Trump and his illegal war and his threats of war crimes.

Shrewsbury at sunset, this evening. #shrewsbury #shropshire #sunset #railwaybridge

A windy walk on Pontesford Hill / Earls Hill this afternoon. There were stunning views in all directions, including towards the hills in South Shropshire. #pontesford #earlshill #southshropshire #shropshire #stormdave

Another visit to the flooded old river bed in Shrewsbury yesterday evening. I still haven’t spotted a beaver! #beavers #shrewsbury #Shropshire

Reform once again saying what Putin and Russia want them to. #ReformUK #NATO #Ukraine #russia #Putin www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Driftwood on Hells Mouth beach on the Lleyn Peninsula, almost a month ago. #driftwood #hellsmouth #hellsmouthbeach #lleynpeninsula #welshbeaches

The end of last week saw a rebirth of the Bridgnorth Branch of South Shropshire Liberal Democrats. A meeting at The Shakespeare Inn saw a great deal of enthusiasm to tackle the rise of Reform in, and around, Bridgnorth. #bridgnorth #southshropshire #shropshire #LibDems #ReformUK

The moon above Pershore Abbey, yesterday evening. #pershore #pershoreabbey #worcestershire #moon #sunset

This is the war that when it started, was backed by Farage and Reform, and Badenoch and the Conservatives. They consistently put Britain’s interests last.

The sunset tonight, captured from part way down Wenlock Edge, on my way back from the last pre-season cricket nets for Much Wenlock Cricket Club. #Shropshire #SouthShropshire #WenlockEdge #MuchWenlock #sunset

Palantir should be nowhere near our NHS. The government should be setting out its plan for removing it from our health service as soon as possible.

Porth Ceiriad beach at the end of the Lleyn Peninsula, three weeks ago. #beach #PorthCeiriad #LleynPeninsula #Wales

Out talking to local residents in #Highley today. A really positive response with five local residents offering to help with my campaign. They know that in South Shropshire it’s the LibDems that can beat the Conservatives, and they also want to ensure Reform can’t win. #southshropshire #shropshire

It was good to catch up with the Liberal Democrat Leader of Shropshire Council, Cllr Heather Kidd, over a drink yesterday evening, in the recently reopened Herbert Arms in #Chirbury The Herbert Arms has been renovated really well, & has a warm, welcoming rural feel to it #southshropshire #shropshire

This is the result of an amazing effort by local residents in Cleobury Mortimer to raise the funds to save their leisure centre. Of course the threat of closure only came as a result of the Conservatives’ staggering mismanagement of #Shropshire Council’s finances. #CleoburyMortimer

A LibDem success! - and a particularly important one when energy security is becoming so important.

Unlike others who want to stoke division, we are the party that gets the job done. Vote Lib Dem on May 7th for a local champion who’ll work to fix things for your community.

Yay for optimism and all that, but I think we need to really ask if we're putting in place what's needed to stop their resurgence, or just hoping democracies will fix themselves through vibes alone.

It's been obvious for a while that the UK's Electoral Commission is entirely unfit for managing dodgy funding to political parties - some of it from Russia and US sources bent on destroying our democratic institutions. This HAS to change.

The flooded old river bed in Shrewsbury, at dusk today. I didn’t spot the beavers. . . #beavers #shrewsbury #shropshire #sunset

Kemi Badenoch: Elon Musk is "fantastic" and I'm a "huge fan" Nigel Farage: Elon Musk is a "hero" who provides the "blueprint we need" for Government

The River Severn below Shrewsbury weir at dusk two weeks ago. The IPhone camera produced an interesting effect without using any filter. #RiverSevern #weir #Shrewsbury #Shropshire #shropshirelife

Britain’s nuclear deterrent is vital for our defence and Europe’s, but Trident will expire in the 2040s. The choice is clear: build in the UK or rely on the US. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk