If Andy Burnham is serious about changing the way we do politics, he will start by fixing our broken voting system. Then we can get on with fixing everything else.

Perhaps someone should ask the Lib Dems about the triple lock pension as this was one of their policies.

Lichfield District Council motion (today, 13th July) about LGBTQ+ material in libraries A council could be set to condemn Staffordshire County Council over the controversial decision to remove LGBTQ+ materials from libraries

Reform UK’s Warwickshire library review alarms librarians and readers Reform-led Warwickshire County Council proposes censoring what children read, even if residents don’t agree with them | Meg Gain

Council meeting, LBRuT, tonight complete with our new Political Party questions. As there are no longer any other Councillors but Lib Dems on the Council it is our way to get different voices heard. Only the Greens and Reform have asked questions.

Did you hear that Essex's Reform council have banned libraries from "promoting" LGBTQ+ events and materials? It's outrageous - have we gone backwards a generation?! Sign the petition now to make them scrap this hateful decision! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/li...

Dirty money has no place in British politics. It's time to clean it up. @lisasmartmp.bsky.social on her amendment to the Representation of the People Bill to cap political donations.

Antisemitism has no place in our schools or our society. Proud to support the launch of the new Tackling Antisemitism in Education programme—a free four-part online course available to all schools from 1 November.

Putin's war is still raging. Ukrainians are still being killed. Russia should be nowhere near the Olympics. The IOC must reverse this shameful decision. @tomgordonld.bsky.social

Every now and again I see something really interesting. The current exhibition at the National Archives in Kew about the 250th years of an independent USA is worth a visit. It's free entrance as well.

Burnham urged to ditch ‘dangerous’ UK-US NHS drug deal

Farage feels the heat The new Private Eye is out now.

We only have until September to get the Government to back down before these pay cuts take effect. Add your name to the petition right now to demand they keep the wages they deserve: 38d.gs/coastguards_...

Farage used to say, "Leave means leave." Now his latest stunt is triggering a by-election before the investigation is complete. Clacton deserves the facts before it votes. @libdemdaisy.bsky.social

A busy tomorrow with meetings about Culture, Tourism and a political one to end the night.

Today’s apology is a long-overdue recognition of the injustice suffered by mothers and children affected by historic forced adoptions. It must be the start, not the end, of meaningful support for survivors.

Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts LBRuT tonight at York House.

They are taking Lime bikes away from Whitton Station............

Just Audit Standards and Statutory Accounts on Thursday this week.

Carbon capture lives like a dream in the heads of politicians who want to keep going with fossil fuels. Is there any evidence that it’s a reality? https://projects.propublica.org/why-carbon-capture-cant-solve-climate-change/

At surgery we had an interesting conversation about how to adapt our roads and streets to the increasing risk of flash flooding due to the climate crisis we are living through. The concerned resident hopes to raise at the next Transport and Air Quality committee LBRuT

"I was completely cut off, and I felt really abandoned" Gaie was recalled to jail just because the prison service couldn't find an electronic tag that fit her. She was discriminated against because of her age and gender, so we're helping her sue the Ministry of Justice⬇️ https://goodlaw.social/9np5

Night time road works 28th. Cobbett Road; school street works?

If you're a young person over 18, or the parent of a young person who's accessed mental health support, the Health and Education Select Committees want to hear about your experience as part of their inquiry into mental health services. Link to the survey here 👉 shorturl.at/a4xID

Nigel Farage has made a fortune off the failed Brexit experiment, that has left us all worse off. Except for him.

The Conservatives and Reform have one thing in common: failing on climate. With heatwaves becoming the new normal, Lib Dems will keep fighting for real climate action and a path to net zero.

Tomorrow morning 10am till noon at Whitton Library your Whitton area Councillors, LBRuT, will be available for you to share your concerns, thoughts, about local issues or the Council's performance.

At least one person has managed to make a fortune from the chaos of the Brexit deal. £5m for Nigel Farage. A £90bn hit to the rest of us.

From our schools to hospitals to care homes, this country is woefully adapted for increasingly common extreme temperatures. The government must publish an emergency heat plan.

As we have the hottest ever June days in London I have spent the last two evenings in York House for committee meetings. In an effort to keep the room cool air conditioning units and fans did a moderately good job. Unfortunately it made hearing people very difficult.

90% — that's how much the Chancellor's own growth predictions for Heathrow expansion have been downgraded. And that’s the Government's own analysis. This scheme must be stopped now.

10 years on from the Conservatives' Brexit experiment and Britain is poorer, weaker, and more insecure. But one person has made a success of it...🤔

Issuing guidance that silences SEND parents is outrageous, refusing to acknowledge that decision is alarming. When it comes to SEND reform we need to hear from those who will be impacted the most.

"We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done" Alan Turing, born on this day in 1912. His genius helped to save hundreds of thousands of lives during WWII and led to the creation of the device you're using to read this message.

While you struggle with the cost of living, soaring energy bills and rising weekly food costs, one man has made a fortune from the Brexit deal. 10 years on, do you feel better off?

I braved sitting in a Council meeting last night and will do so again tonight at York House.

The world has changed. So too must our approach. It's time for a bold new deal with the European Union - including joining the single market.

Heathrow third runway likely to affect health of millions nearby, official report warns

Occasionally I actually do well up with patriotism.

No one should have this sort of wealth.

Memo to pretty much (but obviously not quite) everybody in the media…

Final chance to take part in my SWR survey! Have your say on local rail services here:

Saw the film 'People's Emergency Briefing' last night - a must see for everyone in the UK. It puts everything else into perspective and I wonder whether we have the capacity to do the right things in future. We don't have much time.

The Government’s failure to make decisions on defence has brought us to a crisis point. We need a clear plan to reach 3% of GDP on defence spending by the end of the decade and a serious debate on how to fund it. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk

We need to be targeting big tech, not children. Our plans for an age-rating system for social media would keep children safe online and incentivise big tech to make their platforms less harmful.

Issuing defence bonds would get £20billion into defence in the next two years. The world has changed, and we need to respond. The government cannot afford to sit on their hands any longer.

Went to look at Beverley Brook yesterday evening in Barnes to see where the proposed flood plain will be.

5 more days to respond to my survey on SWR services! Make sure to have your say here:

The UK's sanctions on Russia had a hidden loophole exempting refined oil exports, one of Russia's most critical revenue streams. Jeremy Purvis, Lords leader, pushed back and secured a government concession. The loophole will be closed thanks to Lib Dem campaigning.