People were rightly furious with the Conservative Party for plunging the NHS into this crisis. Now they are fed up with Labour for letting things get worse on their watch. We must tackle the crisis in A&E.

This year has shown the real impact of practical, values-led policy to deliver change across the country and in our communities.

Millions of people across the country are being left waiting anxiously, in pain or needing treatment because they can't see their GP.

Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄🎅 From all of us at the Liberal Democrats, we’re wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful festive season.

Fabulous! Amazing work by my brilliant colleague, Al Pinkerton MP. The Prime Minister must now listen to the will of Parliament.

The botched Brexit deal has left a billion pound black hole in the public finances. We must fix it - starting with a customs union.

Three fantastic Liberal Democrat wins last night in Watford, Devon and Torridge, including a stinking GAIN from the Conservatives, with Reform failing to take the seat. Huge congratulations to the amazing campaign teams on the ground!

Elections across Essex were already postponed earlier this year and now it’s being planned that the Essex Mayoral elections will also be postponed all the way until 2028. This is a complete democratic stitch up by the government preventing people in Chelmsford from having their voice heard.

Chelmsford constituents with BN(O) visas are worried about the Govt's plan to raise the English language requirement retroactively and to increase the income requirement. I raised this in a Westminster Hall debate and urged the Government to reconsider. #BNOVisa

Proud to be part of The 40% Project by RPS Women in Photography, celebrating women now making up 40% of the UK Parliament. 🎉 It's a reminder to keep supporting women to step into politics, because representation matters. #RPS #rpsWIP40 #deerobinsonphotographer

If this is what happens when Reform runs a council, just imagine Farage running the country. Care homes closed and vulnerable people abandoned. We cannot let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.

Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result: 🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3) ➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5) 🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8) 🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1) No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous. Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform. Changes w/ 2025.

Lib Dems gain seat off Reform in council by-election

I welcome an independent inquiry following the mistaken release of a convicted sex offender from HMP Chelmsford last week. The Government must act fast, and any prison leaders at fault, including Governors, should resign. Systemic failure isn’t one officer’s fault.

Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR. Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.

Good luck to our team over in Colchester and the candidate for New Town and Christ Church, Chantelle Whyborn in the by-election today! 🔶 Chantelle will be a dedicated community champion, listening to the needs of residents unlike Labour or Reform.

We mustn’t let the UK turn into a Trump-style America. #LibDems have real plans to restore the UK and focus on what people want. I recently discussed party conferences, the budget, MPs’ security, and more on ITV Anglia Late Edition. Link in the comments.

The botched Brexit deal dreamt up by the Farage and delivered by the Conservatives has brought nothing but red-tape and economic misery. The government must now deliver their promised “EU-reset” - starting with a new UK-EU Customs Union.

This new leaflet from Conservative-run Essex CC disregards the opinions of Chelmsford residents, the cost of which could have been spent on local services. We believe it has broken the code of practice We have written to the local government minister to raise concerns www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

FOUR Lib Dem GAINS - from the Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party - to make seven wins from ten in this week's by-elections. Check out these stonking results 🔽

Camberley West (Surrey) Council By-Election Result: 🔶 LDM: 49.5% (+16.6) ➡️ RFM: 25.9% (New) 🌳 CON: 20.4% (-28.8) 🌹 LAB: 4.3% (-11.4) No WPB (-2.3) as previous. Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative. Changes w/ 2021.

Guildford South East (Surrey) Council By-Election Result: 🔶 LDM: 41.3% (+18.0) 🌳 CON: 22.8% (-8.1) 🏘️ RGV: 16.3% (-21.4) ➡️ RFM: 12.0% (New) 🌍 GRN: 5.0% (New) 🌹 LAB: 2.6% (-5.6) Liberal Democrat GAIN from Localist. Changes w/ 2021.

Staines (Spelthorne) Council By-Election Result: 🔶 LDM: 37.9% (New) ➡️ RFM: 23.5% (New) 🙋 Ind: 12.3% (New) 🌳 CON: 10.9% (-4.7) 🌍 GRN: 7.7% (-27.8) 🌹 LAB: 7.4% (-17.1) 🧑‍🔧 TUSC: 0.4% (New) No Ind (-27.4) as previous. Liberal Democrat GAIN from Green. Changes w/ 2023.

Ashton (Preston) Council By-Election Result: 🔶 LDM: 37.3% (+15.8) ➡️ RFM: 25.9% (New) 🌹 LAB: 24.3% (-34.6) 🙋 Ind: 5.7% (New) 🌳 CON: 3.5% (-16.3) 🙋 Ind: 3.4% (New) Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour. Changes w/ 2024.

As the EU’s new Entry/Exit Scheme finally rolls out, British businesses face further chaos — and it’s totally avoidable. The Liberal Democrats are demanding urgent action to stop trade grinding to a halt.

Greater Anglia will be nationalised and run by the Department for Transport from 2am this Sunday. There will be no changes to any of the core aspects of train operations. I recently wrote to the Transport Secretary seeking assurances that their excellent record will be maintained after Sunday.

Yateley West, Hart DC LD Hold 🔶LD: 1101, 54.7% (-20.4) ➡️RFM: 562, 27.9% (New) 🔵CON: 348, 17.3% (-7.5) Well done to Cllr Alex Drage and the 🔶 team!

After years of waiting, Beaulieu Park Station opens on 26 Oct 2025. I visited the site recently and the transformation is incredible. It looks fantastic. A big step forward for local travel. Can’t wait to hop on a train from there myself, and I know many of you feel the same. #BeaulieuParkStation

Congratulations to the Red Roses! World champions! What a result!

Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant. His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom. But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague. We will miss him terribly.

We are overtaking the Conservatives and on the cusp of overtaking Labour too. More and more people are backing the Liberal Democrats to stand up to Reform and stop Trump’s America becoming Farage’s Britain.

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.

The challenges facing policing in Britain have never been more complex, yet the system is stuck in the past and at crisis point. Years of the Conservatives mismanagement of our policing service left communities feeling abandoned in the face of crime and anti-social behaviour.

Years of Conservative mismanagement pushed our NHS to breaking point. Nowhere is that clearer than in our emergency care services. From patients dying in A&E waiting rooms, to families waiting hours for ambulances, the crisis has become intolerable.

#Chelmsford residents can cut energy costs with the free #Essex Energy Switch. No obligation to switch and average savings of £200. You can even choose 100% renewable electricity too. Register here: bit.ly/4mLltuh or call 0800 048 8439.

West Hampstead (Camden) Council By-Election Result: 🔶 LDM: 54.4% (+15.4) 🌹 LAB: 21.2% (-23.4) 🌳 CON: 10.3% (-6.3) ➡️ RFM: 7.2% (New) 🌍 GRN: 7.0% (New) Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour. Changes w/ 2022.

"Increasingly, first past the post is seen not to be working. We're still in a situation where Belarus is the only other country with first past the post in Europe." @WendyChambLD.bsky.social

Zorba the Greek in #Chelmsford is a great spot for authentic Greek food. I recently spoke with the owners about issues with inconsiderate parking outside, making things tough for staff and customers. Local businesses are the heart of our community and deserve our support.

After years of neglect, the SEND system is broken and families have paid the price. SEND children and their loved ones deserve clarity, better support and a plan that puts children first. 👇

It's unacceptable that Gazans are having to choose between starving or risking their lives going to aid posts where they could be fired upon. Netanyahu must fully reopen the supply routes for food and aid, and our Government must be far tougher in demanding it.

Congratulations to the Lionesses 🦁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆

Have your say on crime and anti-social behaviour in #Essex 📣 Take the Community Safety Survey 2025, which is open to anyone who lives, works or studies in Essex: bit.ly/3GESKb6 The survey closes on 3rd August 2025. #CommunitySafetySurvey #EssexCountyCouncil

Great outcome after I raised how SEND parents will be consulted in upcoming reforms 🎉 I called on the Government to oppose legal threats against parents challenging EHCPs. The Leader of the House confirmed a Schools’ White Paper is due this autumn. More below 👇🏼 www.lbc.co.uk/news/exclusi...

Chelmsford residents and families are struggling with the high cost of living after terrible energy policies. Sign our petition to push for sensible reform to halve energy bills www.libdems.org.uk/energy

"We do need to reform the SEND system, but that can't start with rolling back the rights of children and families." @MuniraWilson.bsky.social

One year ago, Liberal Democrats won 72 seats, our best result in 100 years. Every day, we're pushing the Government to go further and faster in fixing the NHS and social care, and demanding a bolder plan to boost the economy. youtu.be/9hLoEUTfhlk

97 years since women gained equal voting rights, I’m proud to be the 645th woman #MP. We’ve made progress, but men still outnumber women in #Parliament. True equality means working side by side to tackle challenges in equal numbers. Grateful to represent #Chelmsford on this journey.

What a month 🎉 Over 80 meetings and visits, an overflowing inbox and countless moments in between. See a recap below.

Stay safe out there - Writtle has just recorded the highest temperature of the year so far! 🌡 Be sure to drink plenty of water, wear loose-fitting clothing and stay in the shade.

Just few things I’ve been up to last week ✅