In my conference speech, I announced our @libdems.org.uk call for a new Energy Security Bank - funded by a windfall tax on big banks - to offer affordable loans for households, small businesses and community energy groups to lower energy bills.

Wanting the UK to succeed is patriotic. Asking America to sanction us, like Farage did, isn’t. That’s not love of our country - it’s sabotage.

Elon Musk is a deeply irresponsible man and all party leaders should call him out.

Over the past year, the Government has done nothing but neglect farmers - with the cruel family farm tax, cutting the farming budget and selling out British farmers by accepting lower-standard US beef. Liberal Democrats back British farmers who deserve so much better.

Kemi Badenoch is chasing Reform and losing her own MPs in the process. The Tory party is crumbling, and lifelong Conservatives are turning to the Liberal Democrats.

Here are some of the things I’ve been up to last week. 📝 Sign up to my monthly newsletter to keep updated on all my work: www.stalbanslibdems.org.uk/e-newsletter...

Today is #BackBritishFarmingDay, and it's more important now than ever.

Parents of disabled children face endless hoops just to care for their loved ones. At PMQ's, @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk called to overhaul the system, the PM agreed.

Here are some of the things I’ve been up to this week. Sign up to my monthly newsletter to keep updated on all my work: www.stalbanslibdems.org.uk/e-newsletter...

More rank hypocrisy from Farage…

Caring shaped my life. It should shape our politics too.

The idea that Reform UK is going to magic up some new places to detain people and deport them to, but don’t have a clue where those places would be, is taking the public for fools.

🤞GCSE Results Day🤞 Best of luck to everyone getting their results today! If you got the grades you were hoping for - huge congratulations! If things didn’t go to plan - I’ve been there too - don’t worry as there are so many options, and you’ll find your way forward.

🤞 📑 Aiieeee - good luck to everyone getting their A level, T level and BTEC results today! If you get the results you need - then well done! If you don’t - like I didn’t! - then I can promise you that there are other options and you will find your way forward. Thinking of you all! 📚

Lovely to meet St Albans B&Q store manager Ashley and have a tour of the store.

“Free forever” accounts should do what they say on the tin. We @libdems.org.uk demand that Santander stick to their promise.

Watch @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk call out the BBC for their failure to hold Nigel Farage to account.

London Colney Parish Council has spent 3 years developing a neighbourhood plan so residents can have their voice heard on the location and type of homes built in the area but the Labour government has pulled the funding so it can’t be completed.

🇫🇷 🇬🇧 On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of meeting President Macron during his state visit. His powerful address to Parliament underscored the need for unity in the face of Russian aggression.

Today @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk and @MuniraWilson.bsky.social have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.

Survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes shouldn’t lose welfare support for claiming compensation they’re owed. Great to join Jane, Josh, Siobhán McSweeney and @liamconlon.bsky.social to reaffirm my support for his Bill to end this injustice, by exempting compensation from welfare calculations.

💚🤍💜 What an awesome anniversary! Yesterday, women MPs marked 97 years since women won the vote on equal terms with men. Crazy to think that I'm only the 502nd woman to ever be elected, and genuinely touched by the new sash: every single one was hand made by @centenaryaction.bsky.social volunteers

"These issues around welfare growing are a symptom of a problem. The problem is we haven't fixed the NHS, we're not fixing social care, which is a huge long term thing that no government's grappling with." Anna Sabine

As the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 kicks off, I’m wishing the best of luck to the Lionesses ⚽ After an absolutely fantastic win in 2022, it was brilliant to attend a recent event to congratulate them on their success and wish them all the best for this year's tournament 🏆 💪

To mark the start of #ArmedForcesWeek, it was a privilege to attend the Annual Flag Raising ceremony in Parliament on Monday, and pay tribute to everyone who serves, and who has served, in our armed forces 🇬🇧

If we are to give Trump the state visit he so sorely craves, we should at least ensure we use the opportunity to extract support for Ukraine - including seizing Russian assets. #PMQs @LibDemDaisy.bsky.social

💙 💛 Well done to everyone involved in the Alban Pilgrimage and procession on Saturday. With so much going on in the world, it was just so lovely to take part in such an amazing community event celebrating our rich history and honouring the legacy of St Alban himself.

Many LGBT+ veterans and service personnel, including in #StAlbans, faced unjust treatment due to their sexuality. Now, they’re experiencing delays to government compensation and in accessing their records. Great to back @fightingwithpride.bsky.social in their calls for government to address this 🏳️‍🌈

The people of Iran have suffered under a brutal regime for far too long. But a US President planning regime change in the Middle East feels like 2003 all over again. We’ve seen where that path leads and it does not end well.

♻️ 🌍 Great to receive a fantastic petition on the need to recycle and reduce plastic use (especially on children’s comics!) after students from schools across #StAlbans worked hard to collect signatures! ✍️

👋 Hi St Albans! Here are some of the things I got up to last week.

The government needs to publish any legal advice received around involvement in the conflict with Iran. The last thing we need is for the UK to be dragged into another illegal war in the Middle East by the US.

“In 2003 Liberal Democrats lead the campaign against the Iraq war. “Can the Government confirm that, if President Trump joins the war between Israel and Iran, today’s Labour government will not blindly follow the US into war again?” @LibDemDaisy.bsky.social

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.

The UK Government should deploy all its efforts to bring Israel and Iran back from the brink. I have written to the Foreign Secretary to offer Liberal Democrat support for measures to de-escalate the conflict.

This smoke and mirrors spending review was a missed opportunity to repair the damage done by the Conservatives and finally deliver on the promise of change.

🛍️ 📈 Many British businesses already strive to align the long-term interests of people, planet and profit. I’m pleased for join them in calling for a Better Business Act so all companies must do so. 👏 To my @libdems.org.uk colleague @martin.wrigley.bsky.social who’s pushing the Bill in parliament.

Welcome this long overdue step. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk first called for it 16 months ago. The Government should make clear that it will sanction other extremists in the Netanyahu Cabinet who continue to advocate the violent annexation of Palestinian territory. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Wishing a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha to everyone celebrating in the UK and around the world. Eid Mubarak!

81 years ago today, the heroes of D-Day showed extraordinary bravery and sacrifice. We owe our freedom to their courage that day. We will never forget them.

Future Living is coming to #StAlbans - they offer support to domestic abuse victims, including through their Monica Programme involving 12 weeks of group support sessions and access to counselling. Make a referral and find out more: 🔗 futurelivinghertford.co.uk/monica-progr... 📞 01992537344

From a Winter Crisis Plan, to rescuing NHS dentistry, to boosting community mental health support, to properly valuing and championing our carers, Liberal Democrats will always fight for a fair deal for our NHS.

🎨 It was great to visit the brilliant Doodlebugs Arts & Crafts in London Colney again, and join the kids in their VE Day art activities. 🖼️ They run many fantastic groups and activities, helping children to express their creativity! 🔗 www.doodlebugsartsandcrafts.co.uk/what-we-do

We know where destructive divisive politics will lead. We know what’s at stake. And it falls to us to stop it. youtu.be/C4I0YPATcJQ

We’re in a battle for the future of our country – and with your help, it’s a battle we can win. Make a plan to vote Lib Dem this Thursday: libdems.org.uk/vote

"There's people out there who don't want Reform and they realise that only the Liberal Democrats are the ones who can win." "They really like what we're saying on things like health and care and they like we've got real positive policies." @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk

Both Conservative and Labour MPs should commit now to voting down any Trump deal that sells out British farmers and their high food standards or waters down our online safety rules.

📮 Bitterly disappointed that the government and Post Office are replacing all Crown Post Offices including our St Peter’s St branch in #StAlbans with a franchised service, without guaranteeing services or the same location. I’ll keep pressing them to consult far and wide in St Albans first

People across the country will be concerned about what Trump's trade war means for their lives. @libdemdaisy.bsky.social

😡 ✈️ BREAKING: The Labour government has approved Luton Airport expansion to 32 million passengers per year *AGAINST* advice by the Planning Inspector to reject it on environmental grounds.