Meeting with Canal and River Trust, Friends of the Grand Union and McConnells to discuss our joint effort to block anti-social behaviour hotspots on the canal. In five words: More nature, fewer beer cans. #localcouncillor #biodiversity #solutions #grandunioncanal

We do need to get more young people into work, education or training - no question. But as with every other problem, the right wing are blaming migrants. Recently they're claiming that 27 young, non-EU migrants are getting hired for every young Brit. Here's why its not true

“Don’t wait until after the next election – when you might be powerless to do anything about it.” Burnham will have a small window of time to prevent an absolutely chaotic election, and genuinely change politics for the better. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Visiting ASB hotspots today to discuss solutions with officers. Honestly ridiculous volume of beer cans. More meetings next week. My fellow councillors and I will not stop looking for real solutions across education, licensing, and enforcement. #asb #localcouncillor #brent

Another day campaigning in a heatwave - 35 degrees today. Oof. Kudos to people from all parties out today (in any by-election), but obviously rooting for Alex here in Streatham - the best choice ! #byelection #climatechange #heatwave #localcouncillor #politics

Yesterday I successfully moved an amendment to a Conservative motion on SCIL is allocation to force the cabinet to consider allocating SCIL to fixing roads and pavements Getting a grip on our roads and pavements is good for all residents - and will save the council money in the long run

Since I got elected I have been pushing for CIL funding to be properly invested by the council NCIL in particular is meant to be allocated based on where it was raised & most other boroughs give their councillors a say on spending in their ward. This has not been happening in Brent🧵 1/2

There are no silver bullets to fix all our issues but its clear Politics has caused, or is failing to fix, many of our issues today Do you think fixing politics should be a priority? Fill in this survey: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

If you are going to do a job ... do it right. On this occasion - clearing rubbish along the canal. I am not even sure how the rubbish gets to some of these places.. its baffling. #flytipping #asb #localcouncillor #volunteer #canal #libdems

Another morning helping residents clear out their old / broken furniture. Community skips are a good service - but even when its right on their doorstep some of our elderly residents just cannot move these items by themselves. #politics #localcouncillor #libdems #helpinghand

I got into politics to move our country forward - to build a modern, progressive country But the fight we are having is to stop the right wing from unravelling progress already made. Workers rights, human rights, equal rights, free press, progress to net zero & more. Don't let them - get involved

Some observations from canvassing in Acton... most obviously - whoever becomes next Labour leader definitely has their work cut out to restore faith - both in their own party, but also politics itself. #politics #byelection #fixpolitics #andyburnham

Flying the flag in 31 degree heat in the Acton By-election today I got into politics because of Climate Change originally so I find campaigning in an extreme heatwave oddly motivating - and I fear we will all have to get used to it #politics #libdems #byelection #climatechange

The people telling you immigrants are the problem are preventing us from discussing the real solutions for healthcare, housing and more. Yes, people believe immigration is a problem. But the right response is not to pander to that narrative - it's to challenge it

Starmer is out and this has to be the final straw. We need to fix politics so that governments have an actual mandate. We need a fair voting system. You can help - Take our survey asking "Is Politics Working?" to send a message to our next PM: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

Immigration or bust. An ageing population means we need more funds to cover healthcare, social care and pensions - but we have a smaller number of working people to pay for it (relatively). If we want to avoid a financial death spiral - we cannot shut the door on immigration.

Reform do not care how many immigrants are arriving - that's just an excuse. They care about those already here. They want to end settled status They want a Trump-style I.C.E agency And they regularly stoke hatred - leading to race riots Anyone who is not "white British" is at risk.

Despite everything the government, the Tories & Farage have done - Asylum seekers keep on coming - because anything is better than what they have left behind. Britain is still seen a place that they can rebuild their lives - and that is something to be proud of. #smallboats #refugees

Brent Labour, led by Cllr Butt, got the backing of only 10% of residents in this local election - due to their poor performance, and low turnout Despite this Labour & Tories have done a stitch up to keep Cllr Butt as leader. It's no wonder people are losing faith in politics.

The Brent Labour leader has to go. His position is not tenable. We need a new approach to politics in Brent - which means change at the top. If any other party props him up - they will have to answer to the voters. www.mylondon.news/news/north-l...

Local elections should be about local government. Some parties what to distract you from what actually matters: who will do the work. Lib Dems win more councillors every year, win more by-elections, and defend more seats - because we actually deliver for people. #votelibdem

As a Councillor in Brent & a working musician - I am asking for your support to save Battery Studios. Please sign the petition! c.org/z2wrrf5vyM

Kudos to Camden Lib Dems for continuing to support musicians. Nuisance buskers should be dealt with, but Labour have reduced legal busking, while noise complaints have reached new highs anyway - quite an achievement! camdenist.beehiiv.com/p/don-t-ban-...

Fly tipping, harrassment, beer cans by the hundreds, e-bikes & scooters on the towpath, not enough lighting - walking along the canal should be a pleasure - but its badly impacted by all sorts of anti-social behaviour. Liberal Democrats are cleaning it up: get involved - get in touch!

This is fantastic news. An Anti-Eu, Pro-Trump, Pro-Putin wannabe dictator has lost power. No, I am not talking about Farage, but about Orban. The massive turn out shows the way to beat the far-right is through action not apathy. Help stop Reform in the UK, get involved!

Yes! Lib Dems have been calling for this change. It is a shame it has taken yet another fossil fuel driven energy crisis for Labour to seriously consider this - but better late than never...

Bravo Max Wilkinson MP - your Sunshine Bill forced a critical concession from the government!

Canvassing in Sudbury today - good conversations with residents ... and of course reporting issues as we find them !

New Restaurant in my ward! Canal-side Vietnamese restaurant - check it out if you live nearby! (or if you don't ;)

"Trump Revokes Science" What next? "Trump declares earth is flat" "Trump declares HE is the centre of the Universe?" Pathetic.

“...there is a pipeline we are not thinking through about the future of UK music and how we are seen culturally around the world.” Kate Nash tells MPs how touring is becoming unaffordable for musicians.

I am absolutely, completely un-shocked by this. When is the government going to take building quality seriously? Labour/Starmer are taking a very short terminist view of the housing crisis. We need to build new homes AND build them well, or we will ruin people's lives

Time for my monthly shift on canal clean up duty up with some of my wonderful neighbours. There are volunteers out every week in our area for anyone who wants to join ! Just drop me a DM.

Labour have confirmed they have no intention of ending Leasehold: their new bill says ground rents will only change to a peppercorn after 40 years(!) Liberal Democrats will keep fighting to end leasehold. If you are disappointed by Labour - join the Lib Dems. (Resharing a previous speech!)

No No No No No. Starmer: show some backbone! Massive problems need radical solutions. Stop listening to the lobby and start listening to the people - Ground Rent has to go.

With International Law is crumbling under pressure we need people to speak up so that our Government knows we care If you think that what Iran is doing is horrific, & that we should do our part to help Iranians who manage to flee - don't be silent. Share, post, email your MP - just don't be silent

Dumped Mattress, broken sign, potholes and more all reported this evening. Every little helps but really we just need a whole new approach - and that will not happen unless we can get more Liberal Democrats elected in Brent. #Votelibdem

Sometimes it's the little things The bollard here had been broken for months - cars were hitting the curb because they couldn't see it A resident pointed it out while I was doorknocking. I followed up with the council and it has been replaced #Votelibdem if you want politicians who do the work

Great afternoon In Wembley Central with Luke Taylor MP and our three excellent candidates. Daniel, Heta and Chirag I myself saw some pretty horrific proof of why Brent needs more councillors who actually do the work. There are always issues which have just gone ignored for years #Votelibdem

Out and about talking to residents and cleaning up our area yesterday... as we went around we reported : 1. Fly tips 2. Subsidence in the Abbey estate green space 3. Street drinkers with an open fire So much work to do - the Labour run council is just failing to get on top of so many issues.

Which potential coalitions have the most support from Britons? LD + Lab, Davey PM: 36% support Lab + Grn, Starmer PM: 33% Lab + LD, Starmer PM: 31% Grn + Lab, Polanski PM: 30% Ref + Con, Farage PM: 29% LD + Con, Davey PM: 26% Con + Ref, Badenoch PM: 25% yougov.co.uk/politics/art...

And again, this is why leasehold - all leaseholds - must be abolished. AND why builders must be regulated and accountable. Absolutely devastating for the families involved.

Labour candidate defects to the Lib Dems in Brent:

I cannot believe that the day after Ed Davey is named as the most trusted leader on the economy, the BBC do not air his response to the government on their coverage. Absolutely ridiculous.

Great to be out campaigning with Assembly member @Hinabokharild.bsky.social yesterday. There are so many Labour voters saying they are looking for a new home - and we can offer that home.

And yet another defective new build - homes that have been built to solve one crisis, just feeding another one. There's no pointing in shouting "build baby build" if the homes you build can't be lived in. @Keir_Starmer - when are you going to take this issue seriously?

It was a privilege to play the Last Post at the Hampstead Remembrance day ceremony. I said it before and I will say it again: it has never been more important to remember the lessons of the past.

Remembering all of those who fought for our country - and more importantly than ever before , what they were fighting for. We must never forget or we are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past.

What a surprise.... its almost like some of us have been pointing out for years that there is a major issue with building quality in this country. And the way the residents are being treated, and provided with very little information is not acceptable.

Great to meet some of our fantastic London Fire fighters this week. We hear so much about how slow the pace of change has been since Grenfell - and more change is needed. But it was good to hear how the LFB are upgrading their gear to deal with larger tower block fires. Absolutely vital.