Congratulations to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social who has been elected as the new president of the @libdems.org.uk

🔶📍 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗻 – 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗻 🧐 Residents I met remarked they saw more of me than their own MP, who is missing in action locally. ✊ Nowhere should be a no-go area for the Liberal Democrats. We are the last line of defence against Reform’s division.

I’m voting for @joshbabarinde.bsky.social for party President. I believe he has the enthusiasm and vision for what is needed.

% of Seats Successfully Defended by Each Party: 🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28) 🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9) ➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8) 🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47) 🌳 CON: 27% (9/33) 🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)

Absolutely colossal night of success for the Lib Dems. In the 10 byelections, the LDs have gained from the CONs, GRNs, INDs and LAB, with a narrow loss to REF by 31 votes in Babergh. Scoreboard: LD 7, REF 1, CON 1, IND 1. I assume the media will cover this as breathlessly as every opinion poll?

Congratulations to my Surrey Liberal Democrats colleagues on the spectacular wins overnight across West Surrey. 🔶

Tied with the Tories and three points behind Labour…

Labour, triggered. www.ipsos.com/en-uk/uk-opi... #LibDems

Sad news

Former LibDem leader Menzies Campbell has died aged 84

At #libdem conference and proposed an amendment to F8 policy that means that 111 calls made to the #NHS would never take longer than three minutes to get through. The guarantee is an important reassurance, especially during times when demand for 111 is at its peak. @conference.libdems.org.uk

'Countless' BBC staff have told Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey that they agree with the party’s petition to “balance the BBC" away from Farage's party (as reported by Byline Times) he says in a pre-conference interview with the NS today www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...

Lib Dem’s Ed Davey on Gaza, Trump and Farage www.channel4.com/news/lib-dem...

Today marks International #DemocracyDay. Democracy matters - and it cannot be taken for granted. Our voting system leaves swathes of people feeling powerless and fuels disillusionment, which can have dangerous consequences. Change can't wait. We need #PRnow.

It’s appalling to see police officers come under attack at the Tommy Robinson rally. Those involved should be held accountable through the full force of the law.

Well, well! Look who's brightened my day. It's Fraser Nelson and the Times! I would never have predicted that in a million years. youtube.com/shorts/Afl1y...

It’s clear there is no lie too low or dangerous for Farage and his acolytes. Let there be no doubt: Reform are a threat to our health. We cannot let them get their hands on our NHS. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

So many Labourites on here, saying that if you disagree with Rayner's actions it's solely because you hate women and the working class... I don't hate women. I'm a gay man. I abhor misogyny and any form of bigotry. I'm working class. Weaponising her gender and supposed social standing is rubbish.

English water companies spent £16.6m fighting legal action against regulators and campaigners over environmental breaches. Abuse of bill payers. Companies pay lawyers instead of investing in infrastructure to prevent sewage dumping.

Read the room, then lead the room. I will not be dragged to the right by media hysteria over immigration. It remains an issue which demands respect and compassion. The government must take care not to join the Conservative Party and Reform UK in the abyss.

Here's a link to listen to Ed Davey's show on LBC Radio yesterday. #LibDems www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...

🧵 Reform UK are truly a bunch of 🤪as a political party….they’ve invited a known conspiracy theorist who’s currently under investigation by the GMC to speak to their conference next weekend…

The Gaza Famine is the world’s famine. A preventable, predictable famine. Enough. Ceasefire. Open all crossings, north and south. Let us get food in, unimpeded and at massive scale.

Thank you to our fantastic candidate, Mike Smith, for increasing the Lib Dem vote share in Addlestone County division. @libdems.org.uk @runnymedelibdems.bsky.social @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social

Good luck to the three Liberal Democrats candidates in the #Addlestone by-election today. Don’t forget to vote 🗳️ It’s been a pleasure to campaign with you. @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social @runnymedelibdems.bsky.social @markpack.bsky.social

Good luck to everyone getting #GCSE results today.

Good luck to everyone receiving their A-level, BTEC and T-level results today.

Tax in the UK is rather average Given that this is a fact overlooked by the media, it’s worth pointing out In terms of spending that Tax less goes on health & social care than most G20 nations But the media/rich cry & the sheep people believe Some graphics

Liberal Democrats are leading with young voters. People who are disappointed and frustrated with Labour are switching to back the Lib Dems.

Wonder if @newsagents.bsky.social @lewisgoodall.com realised that they were actually giving more airtime here to Farage & Reform than the Lib Dems who are “𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 pissed off” at media outlets for doing just that?

After years of neglect, the SEND system is broken and families have paid the price. SEND children and their loved ones deserve clarity, better support and a plan that puts children first. 👇

In a move that will dismay thousands of prospective students, Sir Keir Starmer‘s government has increased tuition fees for the first time in eight years

I am unsurprised - the Govt were unwise to differentiate pay deals btw Nurses/AHPs and Medics - it hit a nerve. @rcn.org.uk www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I think that @joshbabarinde.bsky.social would be a fantastic @libdems.org.uk Party President Enthusiastic, dynamic but personable and caring in spades - I very much believe he is part of the future of our Party! I look forward to supporting his campaign! 💛

An excellent result for England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #Euro2025 🏆

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Best of luck to the England Women’s Football team today for the Euro 2025 final 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Lots of opportunities in Woking for #football 👇 #eurofinals www.wokingfc.co.uk/news/t/women/

Out and about in #Addlestone with North West Surrey Lib Dem colleagues. Lots of conversations and activity going on here as we approach the triple by-election in mid August @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social #LibDems @willforster.bsky.social @runnymedelibdems.bsky.social @surreyheathlibdems.bsky.social

In future, as I look back on my time as a Cllr, this may be my most meaningful contribution to the wider Community. From concept idea in 2023 to presenting CAT policy to Council in Feb 2024 & ongoing process @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social Innovation driven by need www.local.gov.uk/case-studies...

When one by-election ends, another begins #Addlestone It’s an absolute scorcher of a day, but as ever a pleasure to speak to Addlestone residents #byelection www.runnymede.gov.uk/elections-2/...

LIB DEM HOLD Hoe Valley - Woking BC 🔶LD 1118, 62.8% -6.9 ➡️RFM 379, 21.3% new 🔵Con 130, 7.3% -8.6 🟢Grn 83, 4.7% new 🔴Lab 69, 3.9% -8.2 Congratulations to Cllr Deborah Hughes and the team! 🔶

LIB DEM HOLD Woking South - Surrey CC 🔶LD 1939, 63.8% +5.8 ➡️RFM 584, 19.2% new 🔵Con 291, 9.6% -16.4 🟢Grn 134, 4.4% -2.6 🔴Lab 91 3.0%, -5.0 Congratulations to Cllr Louise Morales and the team! 🔶

A real achievement, so pleased that the system for Mayoral votes is changing. Next step needs to be a changed system to vote for the County & General Elections The first past the post system is no longer fit for purpose in our 21st Century democracy, only run by the UK and Belarus in Europe.

Double by-election in #Woking today - Hoe Valley (Borough) and Woking South (County) - Two fabulous @libdems.org.uk candidates to support @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social Don’t forget to vote 🗳️

North West Surrey @makevotesmatter.bsky.social local group - out recently in support of the national Democracy Action Weekend calling for #PRNow ! We got honks in support & joined Dame Ethel Smyth; #Woking 's own suffragette. Let's #WipeOutFPTP More here: makevotesmatter.org.uk/democracy-ac...

The British public overwhelmingly agree: First Past the Post is not working. We have a government with a huge majority, elected on just a third of the vote. We have diverse political views and a system that's trying to force us into two camps. We deserve better. #PRnow

I detest Brexit, just as much today as I did 9 years ago. A single act of self harm inflicted on an already sovereign nation, poor decisions, posturing, lies leading to an uptick in nationalism, popularism, hate crime and price rises. #LestWeForgettheBrexitLiars

I wish i was surprised he did it, but I’m not. Geopolitical situation just got a whole lot more dangerous. I do not want the U.K. to get drawn into this. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...

Makes me proud to see how well received @libdems.org.uk are. It seems clear that we are the contenders to Reform.

Council Tax in #Woking went up 10% last year after the Tories bankrupted the Council. Raising it further to fund other areas isn’t fair. What’s needed is full reform of Council Tax - something Angela Rayner seems unwilling to do! www.thetimes.com/article/4677...

Local government reorganisation is on the cards for #Surrey. The 11 Districts and Boroughs, alongside County have put forward two different options for the reorganisation, which Government is now consulting on. Please share widely and encourage everyone to fill in. www.gov.uk/government/c...