Starmer must condemn Trump’s illegal actions in Venezuela

It's now clear that this was never about the interests of the Venezuelan people or the wider world. This is Trump serving his own interests and ego, making the world far more dangerous in the process. Starmer must convene the UN Security Council to hold Trump to account.

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 👏🔸️⭐️ 👇

📢I am proud to lead an important backbencher debate in Parliament on lack of financial support for small businesses and individuals during the covid-19 pandemic. @excludeduk.bsky.social 🗓Thursday 15 January 1/3

Happy Christmas and a very good start to 2026🎄✨️

🚨BREAKING🚨 MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union. The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.

Today the Government had the opportunity to end the cost of living crisis, get Britain growing again and repair the £90bn Brexit black hole - by fixing our trade with Europe. It didn't.

Hello 👋 Stratford-on-Avon constituency, my weekly round-up to 16 November (more to come soon).😊

The UK Covid Inquiry second report concludes that the response to the pandemic was often a case of ‘too little, too late’. We will never forgive the then Conservative government for partying while they left the country vulnerable and grieving.

Brexit has cost each and every one of us £3,700 a year. But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes. My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!

3 votes! We'll smash it next time.🔶️

Stratford-on-Avon District Council - Quinton LIB DEM HOLD 🔶 LD 437 (47.3%, +3.5) ➡️ Rfm 306 (33.1%, new) 🔵 Con 137 (14.8%, -26.2) 🟢 Grn 35 (3.8%, -4.7) 🔴 Lab 9 (1.0%, -5.7) Congratulations to Cllr Paul Harrison and the team!

Nathan Gill has been sentenced to 10.5 years for endangering national security and taking Russian bribes. Nigel Farage and Reform are a danger to national security, the Liberal Democrats will continue to hold them to account and defend our democracy.

Rachel Reeves admits Brexit has damaged the economy but won’t take the steps needed to fix it. Lib Dems have a plan to rebuild Britain’s trade with the EU and boost growth.

This morning I joined my 🔶️Liberal Democrats colleagues once again calling for a 5% VAT cut to save the hospitality sector, support our high streets, and help to lower costs for customers.

On Wednesday I attended the parliamentary surgery by the RSPCA and other charities to hear about the impact of fireworks on pets, wildlife, and people with PTSD and other conditions, and I met this gorgeous pup 🐾

It was brilliant to meet with Lisa Carroll, CEO of Lifespace Trust in Parliament, celebrating and championing inclusive and nurturing Education. I was able to tell Lisa how important the work of Lifespace is for children and young people, and the school community, in our constituency and beyond.

Last week I met with the National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) the leading charity dedicated to promoting the education, training, advancement of individuals with SEND. nasen delivers advice, support and training for schools and education professionals. 🌐 nasen.org.uk

I was delighted to attend the launch of the Shakespeare Curriculum created by the Royal Shakespeare Company and funded by Foyle Foundation. 🎭The Shakespeare Curriculum is the first teaching and learning platform dedicated to Shakespeare's plays for both teachers and students. A fantastic project.

Hello Stratford-on-Avon 👋 My round-up 👇

Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked. We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.

Trump wants to destroy the BBC and take our money. And Nigel Farage is egging him on. All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.

On Remembrance Sunday, we have come together to honour and remember all who served and gave their lives for our country. We shall never forget their sacrifice and bravery. Photo credits: Gill Cleeve

It was fantastic to visit Stratford-on-Avon based Shakespeare Distillery yesterday. It was also great to talk to the team about the opportunities and challenges for drink producers, and what makes a town thrive. #localbusinesses #StratfordonAvon

I was honoured to place a cross at the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance commemorating the service of those in Stratford-on-Avon constituency. We shall never forget the sacrifice they made for their country. #lestweforget2025 #remembrance

💪 Another by-election WIN and seat GAIN this week by the formidable Lib Dems. 🔶The crumbling remains of the Blue Wall are on notice. 🟦

Visited the @RNLI in Poole last week. Incredible to see the work of volunteers ready to save lives at sea & on rivers. RNLI lifeguards protect millions each summer, & trainers share expertise worldwide to prevent drowning. #WaterSafetyAwareness

It's right Andrew Mountbatten Windsor appears before US Congress over his links to Epstein and his victims. He should also give evidence to our Parliament. The public deserve answers and full transparency about this scandal.

Tomorrow marks the start of several awareness and fundraising events by Movember UK which I am proud to support. 👨 Every moustache grown and every mile moved shows the need for urgent action on men's health, from mental health to prostrate cancer.

BREAKING - Liberal Democrats have overtaken Reform to become the largest group on Cornwall Council. We are the only party that can stand up and win against Nigel Farage, Reform and their divisive, populist politics.

Brexit had blown a black hole in the public finances that the Conservatives and Reform won’t apologise for. Will the Prime Minister fix it, or just keep complaining? @eddavey.libdems.org.uk

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.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Dick Taverne. He will be greatly missed by all of us, and his colleagues in the House of Lords. His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Chris Philp failed FIVE times to call out Reform MP Sarah Pochin’s blatantly racist comments. The Conservatives are too scared of Reform to call out this racism for what it is. Liberal Democrats will always call out racism and stand up for a decent, tolerant Britain.

Nigel Farage insists racism has no place in his party. But Sarah Pochin’s racist comments tell a different story. He must withdraw the whip or admit that Reform tolerates blatant racism.

🆔️Last week in Parliament I challenged the Secretary of State about digital IDs, including introducing another layer of mandatory surveillance, and let her know that serious concerns are STILL being raised about EU nationals' settled status👇

I am proud to support Hugh's Law which seeks changes to legislation to provide parents of seriously and terminally ill children with support from day one. #hughslaw www.stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/stratfo...

If Sarah Pochin doesn’t lose the whip we can only assume her disgraceful racist comments are endorsed by her party. And if diversity on TV is really driving her “mad”, maybe she could try educating herself on why it matters - and why her language was completely inappropriate for an MP.

Last week I asked the Minister about how the government intends to tackle the fleecehold crisis, including uncapped service charges and lack of maintenance. I also asked that forthcoming reforms must be retrospective.👇

💚This week I attended Macmillan Coffee Morning in Parliament and spoke to nurses and healthcare professionals supporting people living with and affected by cancer. I could hear how parliamentarians can champion the 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK.

🩷Proud to be 1 of the 428 MPs who support the Lobular Moon Shot Project, a campaign to resolve the inequalities of lobular breast cancer which 1000 people a day in the world are diagnosed with. This is vital so that we can get closer to a specific treatment for the disease.

It was excellent to attend and speak at Freedom to Flourish event organised by Menopause Knowledge CIC on #WorldMenopauseDay. More needs to be done ✅️ To support women in the workplace ✅️ To raise awareness of women's health in education ✅️ To train GPs and other healthcare providers on Menopause.

Hello Stratford-on-Avon constituency 👋 My Round-up with some of the issues I have been working on👇

Two years ago, we watched in horror those appalling scenes of Hamas’s evil terrorist attack on Israel.

I am shocked and saddened by the horrific terror attack outside the Synagogue in north Manchester on Yom Kippur. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the whole Jewish community, here in our constituency and beyond.

🚫*NO TO DIGITAL ID CHAOS*🚫 ⛔️This will be especially worrying to millions of older people, people living in poverty and disabled people – who are more likely to be digitally excluded. ‼️Back our petition to oppose Labour's plans 👇 www.libdems.org.uk/nodigitalid

Keir Starmer wants to force everyone to have a digital ID. But the Liberal Democrats say that’s not the kind of country we should be. Instead, the government should focus on fixing real problems like the NHS and social care.

Thank you to @mp4stratford.bsky.social for visiting our stand to discuss how we can work together to drive earlier, better leukaemia diagnosis #LDconf

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We also joined @libdems.org.uk MPs to talk about the party's plan for food & health Great to meet @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social @dannychambers.bsky.social @mp4stratford.bsky.social @alisonebennett.bsky.social @mariecgoldman.bsky.social @werahobhouse.bsky.social