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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 9h

Elon Musk is stoking far-right extremism on our streets.

The Prime Minister should order a security assessment of the threat Musk poses to our democracy.

@libdemdaisy.bsky.social

#PMQs

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 6h

Hong Kongers in St Albans and around the UK are asking whether the Prime Minister is trading their safety and security in our communities, in favour of having a cosier relationship with Beijing.

At #PMQs I challenged the Prime Minister directly on this

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 11h

Great meeting of our new @libdems.org.uk Economy & Business team yesterday. Alongside myself as Treasury Spokesperson, we are:

🔸 @joshuareynoldssl6.bsky.social Trade
🔸Sarah Olney MP Business
🔸 @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social DWP
🔸Charlie Maynard MP Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury

…and Jennie 🦮

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 11h

Families and businesses fear more tax hikes after the Tories' stealth tax and this Government’s unfair jobs tax. The Chancellor must rule out extending these stealth taxes. We need a real growth plan and the big banks, tech giants and gambling firms must be made to pay their fair share.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits tax rises and spending cuts considered for budget

Speaking exclusively to Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates, Rachel Reeves says Brexit, austerity, and the Liz Truss mini-budget have all played a role in damaging Britain's economy - as she prep...

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 11h

Ming was a principled politician, and had such generosity of spirit. We @libdems.org.uk are so proud to have had him as one of our own.

My thoughts are with his family and friends as he’s laid to rest today. May he rest in peace.

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 13h

My friend Ming Campbell had so many strengths. Olympian, statesman, party leader.

At St Andrews, where he was Chancellor for almost twenty years, he gave so much to generations of students. Wendy Chamberlain and I were proud to honour his legacy in the place he loved.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 2d

We still have a lot of work to do to deliver the two-state solution that will finally allow Israeli and Palestinian children – both – to grow up free of this cycle of violence.   

But at least today, that work can finally begin. And that should give us all hope.

@eddavey.libdems.org.uk

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 1d

Nigel Farage called Reform’s manifesto a contract with the British people. Now he’s torn that to shreds. It’s clear that they can’t be trusted with our economy.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 7d

My message to the millions of One Nation conservatives who reject the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage is this:

Come and join us. Help us save our country. Come and win with us.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 15d

Unlike Farage, we're proud of Britain.

Britain has problems that need fixing, but we must never forget our strengths, our people and our values.

They are what make this country special.🇬🇧

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 19d

This is incredibly sad news. Ming will be missed hugely in our Lib Dem family.

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 19d

Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant.

His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.

But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.

We will miss him terribly.

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 20d

@libdems.org.uk are clear that climate action and tackling the cost of living must go hand in hand

We plan to halve energy bills within 10 years, by ensuring people see benefits of renewable energy in their bills, and can access affordable loans to invest in energy-saving measures

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 23d

In my conference speech, I announced our @libdems.org.uk call for a new Energy Security Bank - funded by a windfall tax on big banks - to offer affordable loans for households, small businesses and community energy groups to lower energy bills.

Lib Dems call for bank windfall tax to fund green energy home loans - BBC News

Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper says bank profits could fund solar panels, heat pumps and insulation.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 25d

Wanting the UK to succeed is patriotic.

Asking America to sanction us, like Farage did, isn’t.

That’s not love of our country - it’s sabotage.

Farage is ‘unpatriotic’, Lib Dems claim as they step up fight against Reform

Deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the Lib Dems would present themselves as the party of ‘positive patriotism’

inews.co.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Sep 15

Elon Musk is a deeply irresponsible man and all party leaders should call him out.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Sep 15

Over the past year, the Government has done nothing but neglect farmers - with the cruel family farm tax, cutting the farming budget and selling out British farmers by accepting lower-standard US beef.

Liberal Democrats back British farmers who deserve so much better.

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · Sep 15

Kemi Badenoch is chasing Reform and losing her own MPs in the process. The Tory party is crumbling, and lifelong Conservatives are turning to the Liberal Democrats.

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · Sep 15

Breaking news: Conservative MP Danny Kruger has defected to Reform UK, the first time a sitting Tory has joined the rightwing populist party led by Nigel Farage. on.ft.com/3IdzHWo

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · Sep 15

Here are some of the things I’ve been up to last week.

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · Sep 10

As always, it was great to catch up with the NFU to hear more about their work in this area, and reaffirm @libdem commitment to protecting our British farmers.

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our fantastic farmers are a testament to Britain, making vital contributions to our economy & putting nutritious food on our tables. But they're facing immense challenges from the government's ill-thought-through family farm tax and ineffective enforcement against fly-tipping, amongst other issues.

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today is #BackBritishFarmingDay, and it's more important now than ever.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Sep 10

Parents of disabled children face endless hoops just to care for their loved ones.

At PMQ's, @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk called to overhaul the system, the PM agreed.

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · Sep 6

Here are some of the things I’ve been up to this week.

Sign up to my monthly newsletter to keep updated on all my work: www.stalbanslibdems.org.uk/e-newsletter...

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · Sep 4

More rank hypocrisy from Farage…

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · Aug 29

Caring shaped my life. It should shape our politics too.

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · Aug 26

The idea that Reform UK is going to magic up some new places to detain people and deport them to, but don’t have a clue where those places would be, is taking the public for fools.

The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · Aug 26

Nigel Farage speech: Reform to outline deportations policy — follow live.

Reform UK boss expected to champion scheme to send migrants back and quit the ECHR as party seeks to capitalise on growing migrant crisis ⬇️

www.thetimes.com

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