Westminster Voting Intention: RFM: 30% (-3) CON: 18% (=) GRN: 17% (=) LAB: 14% (=) LDM: 12% (+1) SNP: 3% (=) Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 24 Dec. Changes w/ 17 Dec.

Proud to have pushed in 2025 for a cap on political donations, and hugely proud of my Liberal Democrat colleagues for leading on important campaigns and changes for our country 👏🔸️⭐️ 👇

One of my favourite photographs of 2025 - the great actor and lovely human Colin Jeavons and me

December, Park Street, Kolkata.

Westminster Voting Intention: RFM: 28% (-1) CON: 22% (+2) LAB: 21% (=) LDM: 13% (+1) GRN: 9% (-2) SNP: 3% (=) Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 19-23 Dec. Changes w/ 12-16 Dec.

How I'm turning up to the bsky Xmas party.

Honestly, @eddavey.libdems.org.uk this is one of the best things you’ve done

Every year, people mock this tree. But I love it anyway. It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything. Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄✨

The Liberal Democrats held 82% of seats they defended in Council By-Elections in 2025 #ByElectionsWrapped 1) LDM (82%) 2) GRN (67%) 3) RFM (60%) 4) CON (32%) 5) LAB (28%)

UK (GB), YouGov poll: REFORM~NI: 25% (-3) LAB-S&D: 20% (+2) CON~ECR: 19% (+2) LDEM-RE: 15% (+1) GREENS-G/EFA: 15% (-2) SNP-G/EFA: 3% (-1) PC-G/EFA: 1% +/- vs. 14-15 December 2025 Fieldwork: 21-22 December 2025 Sample size: 2,266 ➤ europeelects.eu/uk

The Liberal Democrats won 106 Council By-Elections in 2025, more than any other party #ByElectionsWrapped 1) LDM 106 2) RFM 104 3) CON 45 4) LAB 36 5) GRN 24

The Liberal Democrats won 106 Council By-Elections in 2025, more than any other party: 1) LDM 106 2) RFM 104 3) CON 45 4) LAB 36 5) GRN 24 Source: Election Maps UK

The Liberal Democrats have won more by-elections (just) than any other party in 2025. Lib Dems. 105 Reform. 104 Conservative. 45 Labour. 36 Greens. 24

I genuinely think this is one of the most interesting things about politics in England. The polls and actual elections all tell us 'Labour are super-unpopular and shedding votes to another challenger in their bloc' but they tell us different things about which challenger that actually *is*.

It seems like every week we hear of racism in the Reform Party. Time and again, Farage & Reform's leadership refuse to condemn it. This is not a party fit to lead or represent any part of our country.

Westminster Voting Intention: RFM: 27% (+12) CON: 21% (-3) LAB: 18% (-17) LDM: 15% (+3) GRN: 13% (+6) Via @veriangroup.com, 12-15 Dec. Changes w/ GE2024.

I mean it’s only taken like 5 years…

A reminder, Reform were only supported by just over a third of Kent voters but due to our ridiculous voting system they have a massive majority on Kent County Council. So we have years to put up with this kind of thing. Keep up the good work @antonyhook.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

German court jails man for drugging, raping and filming wife for years

Sorry Nigel

A new low has been hit

Violence against women & girls is a stain on society. Misogyny online continues to spread, all while Nigel Farage publicly describes Andrew Tate as an "important voice" for men. I asked the Home Secretary what steps she and the Minister are taking to progress halving violence against women & girls.

3/4 schoolgirls report sexual harassment, under the age of 16. 58% of girls have reported gender based harassment by other students Even for the tories, this launch into culture wars won’t work, because sexual harassment does not discriminate with women. Its known by all class and political leaning

President Trump has shown, again and again, he can’t be trusted as a reliable ally. The Prime Minister needs to stop hoping for the best and start dealing with reality.

That was called "freedom of movement"...

I did not enjoy listening to this clip. Esp as a parent parts of it feel almost unbearable to hear. That’s why I’m encouraging you to watch and listen to this

With a wave of political predictions coming our way at the turn of the year, a reminder of how cautiously many should be treated...

Share - price is God. Morals are bankrupt.

The next step surely must be to secure a full youth mobility scheme, so that young people can work across the EU as they did before. We already have agreements with other countries so there is no reason not to do the same with Europe – the government needs to get this done as a matter of urgency.

Reform now agree with our @libdems.org.uk call to end private equity profiteering from the SEND crisis. But this is just another soundbite. They can’t be trusted to fix the system. This is the party whose Deputy Leader said the SEND system was “hijacked by parents abusing the system.”

I welcome the UK rejoining the Erasmus scheme. I know that the University of St Andrews in my constituency warmly welcome this decision too and have share my view of the importance of students having the ability to move across borders to gain and exchange knowledge, culture, and experience.

Defend the BBC. It’s not perfect. But it’s worth fighting for, iv said many times, we would be so much poorer without it.

🚨 SCOOP: “I’m a Labour donor” Ben Howlett is an ex-Tory MP, owner of influential PoliticsUK account, and the fixer we exposed selling access to Westminster Turns out he's also involved in Labour fundraising, and discussing donations with Labour MPs democracyforsale.substack.com/p/im-a-labou...

Vendas de consolas nos EUA registam o pior mês de novembro em décadas #eua #nos #pior #vendas

Young people lost freedom, opportunity and experience because of Brexit. Re-joining Erasmus matters — but it’s only a start. That’s why Lib Dem MPs backed re-joining the Customs Union: supporting jobs, businesses and cooperation over isolation. #Erasmus #LibDems #politics

Brilliant

Wokingham is the lowest-funded unitary authority in the UK and is facing ever-rising costs for adult social care and children’s services after years of Conservative neglect. I will continue to advocate for Wokingham to ensure our local services receive the funding they deserve.

Starmer’s Trump Tax is a disaster for our NHS and for patients. Billions of pounds will be plundered from hospitals and GPs to pay big American pharma, all to please the White House. What on earth is Labour playing at?

I think it's sweet that reform asked. Happy to respond.

“The benefit my father was looking for was democracy in Hong Kong” Sébastien Lai on the charges against Jimmy Lai and the global condemnation of his conviction.

A reminder that Nigel Farage has pocketed more than £400,000 this year from GB News. No wonder Farage is cheering Trump on in his attacks on the BBC.

Extraordinary polling from Wales predicting the near decimation of Labour at the Senedd elections. The winners though wouldn’t be Reform but Plaid Cymru, who on sheer arithmetic alone could potentially put together a progressive coalition to govern Wales.

Which European economy will have the highest growth in 2026 and 2027? ➡️ https://l.euronews.com/oFnD

Great! Now do a Customs Union!

Pandemics don’t start in hospitals. They often start in animals. That’s why university vet schools matter so much for public health and pandemic preparedness. I’ve written about the proposed closure of Cambridge Vet School and why it has national consequences. open.substack.com/pub/dannycha...

Monnett is a new social media platform fully based in EU, not affiliated with US big tech no BS no tracking, no ads, no AI, no censorship and it looks very good, join here: monnett.social/get-app/ It is a new platform but already has people on it. Im alexjungle there

Interesting background on Paul Doyle, who drove his car into the Liverpool parade www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...

Trump is coming after our BBC. He’s suing it for $10 billion, and the Conservatives and Reform are cheering him on.

Jimmy Lai’s politically motivated conviction shows the chilling crackdown on human rights & free speech in Hong Kong. I experienced this first-hand when I was refused entry to visit my son. The Government must not just promise to stand up for British citizens in Hong Kong, but back it with action.