At the Economy Committee meeting today guests have emphasised financial gains to businesses if #OxfordStreet is pedestrianised well. Good to see agreement that relaxing #Sunday trading needs to happen too to increase shopping footfall. #pedestrianisation #hospitality #business

The new EHRC Code of Practice is not fit for purpose. It does not provide clear guidance or do enough to protect everyone from discrimination, and it is not compatible with longstanding British values. @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk and @MarieCGoldman.bsky.social have written to Bridget Phillipson. ⬇️

The Met has been clear they need funding for 300 officers to counter the threat to Jewish Londoners. Why is the government dragging its heels? When I asked the Mayor about this today, he sounded hopeful we'll get an answer soon. I hope that's true. We can't afford to delay this.

With social media, we're seeing types of racism I've never seen before. The #Islamophobia we saw this weekend at the protests shows it’s more important than ever that we counter misinformation and disinformation in our city.

With social media, we're seeing types of racism I've never seen before. The #Islamophobia we saw this weekend at the protests shows it’s more important than ever that we counter misinformation and disinformation in our city.

Tonight, Labour MPs face a simple choice on our King’s Speech amendment for a UK-EU Customs Union: vote to cut bills, boost trade and strengthen our security, or choose to continue the Brexit mayhem.

We are proud to have had @hinabokharild.bsky.social speaking at several of our events and now in our executive board - a passionate supporter of electoral reform! 🤩

🗳 Good to see that the Lib Dems continue to support Proportional Representation, even when they benefit from first-past-the-post. But of course the Lib Dems have continuously called for electoral reform, unlike some parties that go quiet on the issue when it benefits them. #getPRdone

Liberal Democrats will always fight for Proportional Representation, to make sure politics works for everyone. We may have every councillor on some councils, but we don't have every vote. Everyone's voice deserves to be heard and represented.

Very kind of Robert Jenrick to perfectly tee up Max WIlkinson. 😎

Proud of the @libdems.org.uk leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for this strong and coherent message on the rise of racism and division. As a Muslim I feel heard.

We have to fight back. The march is symptomatic of taboos around racism, Antisemitism and Islamophobia diluting and weakening. This is extremely dangerous. We need to do three things:

Though smaller than last year, the Unite the Kingdom march over the weekend was still sickening. The resurgence of out-and-out racism in the UK, from demands for remigration of British Asians to Antisemitic slurs on placards at both demonstrations, demands we meet this moment.

#London, my beautiful, vibrant colourful city has never been more divided. Speakers at the Unite the Kingdom protest said that we must “remove Islam”. The fact there has been so little reaction to this shows just how normalised #Islamophobia has become.

As I was about to walk into the BBC studio the discussion has been about the “Battle of the Male Egos” not the Battle for Britain where speakers supporting Tommy Robison want to “remove Islam”. No wonder people are losing faith in this government. Just get on with the job!

The idea that Starmer has in any way been a leader for London is ludicrous. His government has utterly turned their backs on London - every time the Mayor has begged for the investment our city so desperately needs, he's come up empty.

We are the only non-populist party left standing. We are the only party that can defeat Reform. Join us, and fight to build our country up rather than tear it all down. 🔶🇬🇧

End the fleecehold! www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...

Labour promised to "act where the Conservatives have failed and finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end." Now all they offer is excuses and delay while millions of people continue to get ripped off. Time they stop chickening out and end the fleece hold! news.sky.com/story/leaseh...

The Mayor warns against a “hands-off approach” on AI but that’s exactly what we’ve seen so far from him. He's announced an AI taskforce but with little detail, direction, or urgency. Londoners need more than warm words as the world changes www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Campaigning in Lambeth 👇🏽 @lambethlibdems.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DXpJa0I...

Super Saturday #London wants change #VoteLibDem this May www.instagram.com/p/DXkLly1jWX...

Residents tell us too many services remain slow, confusing or inaccessible. We have a comprehensive plan to mordernise Merton, making it a 21st Century borough fit for the future. Read more at: www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-plan-for...

Happy St George's Day everyone! And I mean everyone - this flag belongs to all of us.

The recent antisemitic hate crimes we've witnessed in North London are a deeply dangerous warning sign for all of our communities in this city. This kind of crime cannot and must not be normalised here or anywhere. It demands a response.

Yet more Tube strikes today. Still no resolution. Londoners are fed up with paying the price for repeated breakdowns in talks. TfL and unions must get back round the table. But where is the Mayor? London needs leadership to get a grip. He promised zero strikes, not zero action

What is a city without children? Excellent piece in the FT on why the number of children London is falling, the impact it's having on communities and what we can do about it! Read in full here: www.ft.com/content/c406...

#WinningHere in Merton #VoteLibDem this May 👇🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DXR9kRQDQt1/?igsh=MWFleGRwNmk5aWM4ag==

Watch @mertonlibdems.bsky.social on BBC London news 👇🏽 www.instagram.com/reel/DXMt0Xq...

Campaigning in Croydon 👇🏽 #VoteLibDem this May www.instagram.com/reel/DXME1kR...

Winning in #Merton 👇🏽 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DXKXui9jTO...

My statement on the horrifying attempted arson attack on the synagogue in Finchley:

Lib Dem leader confident of gains in London's local elections. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk is right - I’ve been campaigning across the capital. Voters want change in London and they can get that change by voting #LibDem this May. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great time campaigning in #WalthamForest 👇🏽 @wflds.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DXJe_p3...

Thank you Hina for coming to Oval today with Chris and Blaise to visit Old Roots Cafe by the station. We are campaigning to stop TfL terminating their lease! @hinabokharild.bsky.social

I’m incredibly proud of Liberal Democrat colleagues across London who have organised to stand more candidates in these local elections on May 7th than at any local election since 1986. Well done to all our members, Local Parties, the Region Executive, and to all the staff who have worked so hard.

We’re calling on the government to act to Keep Britain Moving. When Parliament returns next week, we’ll be pushing hard for our plan: a 10p cut in fuel duty, a £1 cap on bus fares, and lower rail fares.

Israel's continued strikes in Lebanon are undermining any hope of peace. The UK must act now: sanction Benjamin Netanyahu and his security cabinet, and halt all UK arms exports to Israel. We must also finally proscribe the IRGC and support multilateral plans to disarm Hezbollah.

We know how much young Londoners are struggling. Youth unemployment is rising fast. We've got the highest child poverty rate in the country. We desperately need more investment in youth services. But £1m a borough does not cut it. As for the timing of this announcement...🤔

Today, we’re proud to launch our manifesto, our positive plan for Merton. These local elections are a chance to choose a fresh start for our community. You can read more about our ‘Six to Fix’, the six key outcomes we'll deliver if elected, here: www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-plan-for...

The Mayor of London launched a £20m AI taskforce, but we've had no details about what it will do - meanwhile AI is moving rapidly, and London hasn't got a plan...

So proud of you @hinabokharild.bsky.social 🔶 and of your great words and leadership at the Together march on Saturday. Heartfelt thanks for representing the many @libdems.org.uk members there - including @ldfpalestine.bsky.social #PeaceAndJustice #PeaceMarches

Standing up to racism was personal for me today. Thank you @togetheralliance.bsky.social for asking me to speak today. The @libdems.org.uk will always fight against division and hate. @mcb.org.uk www.instagram.com/reel/DWcWG2P...

We marched against the war in Iraq. We marched against Brexit. Today we marched #Together against the far right. The #LibDems have always been on the right side of history. We are again. @libdems.org.uk @togetheralliance.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DWb81Eo...

We can build a better future for Britain, one based on hope, not fear.

This morning I spoke to BBC Radio London about the horrifying antisemitic attacks on the Jewish community last night. My thoughts go out to those who have been impacted by this attack, and I'll be pressing the Govt to do more to clamp down on hate crime.

A horrifying antisemitic attack destroying ambulances that volunteers use to serve their community. Just despicable. Antisemitism has no place in our country. Our Jewish friends should be able to feel safe on Britain’s streets. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...