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

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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Paul Lucraft @paullucr.bsky.social · 1d

Yes about time and we need to reverse Brexit to address the GDP losses not just pretend to do it better!

Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

Brexit has been destructive to our economy, and has cost us £140 BILLIONS already.

Rachel Reeves: "The impact of Brexit is severe and long lasting."

Check out our Brexit cost tracker: https://www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 2d

Great to be out meeting people in Haywards Heath over the weekend, supporting our fantastic town council candidate, Caroline Ward.

I listened to residents’ views on transport, the town centre and other issues.

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 2d

Go on then Nigel Farage, keep telling us you know nothing about Russian influence…

The Farage staffer, the Russian embassy and a smear campaign against a Kremlin critic

www.theguardian.com/politics/201...

The Farage staffer, the Russian embassy and a smear campaign against a Kremlin critic

Worker for Farage’s group in EU parliament was ‘frequent visitor to embassy’ and accused of role in propaganda stunt

www.theguardian.com

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 3d

Thousands of miles of disused railways, canal towpaths, and green spaces lie blocked off or forgotten across the UK.

@TimFarron.bsky.social explains the Lib Dem plan to reopen them, creating a national network of green routes for all.

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 2d

Nathan Gill will be sentenced on 21st November for 8 charges of taking Russian Bribes.

It’s essential that the European Parliament carries out an investigation in to UKIP, Brexit Party and Reform UK and their connection to Russia.

Investigation now!

#InvestigateReformUK #ReformRussianBribes

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Munira Wilson MP @munirawilson.bsky.social · 8d

The Government's decision to abolish Healthwatch is hugely concerning and risks patients' voices being lost. I and many @libdems.org.uk colleagues have written to the Government to urge it to reverse the decision, and guarantee funding for independent patient advocacy services.

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 2d

As so often, @laylamoran.bsky.social finds gracious, unifying words.

"I choose to believe that peace is possible. Everyone who went on a protest, wrote to their MP, cares about it, shouted at their TV - from whatever point of view - what were those deaths for, if not for a sustainable peace?" ~AA

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Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 2d

If Labour support a circular economy and Windows users in the European Economic Area (EEA) can receive Extended Security Updates (ESU) for free until October 14, 2026 why is the same extension not possible in the UK?

Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 2d

Today, security support for Windows 10 ends, rendering up to 400 million computers unsecure to use in the largest case of premature, planned obsolescence to date.

Latest blog from Ugo Vallauri, co-director @therestartproject.org, on why this is such a big issue and what's being done to solve it:

The end of support for Windows 10 is creating an e-waste disaster

This post is by Ugo Vallauri, co-director, at the Restart Project.

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Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 2d

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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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 4d

On Wednesday, I was thrilled to attend the Hurstpierpoint and District Agricultural Association's annual dinner.

Thanks to Nick and his team for organising a lovely evening.

Farmers play a crucial role in our food supply and environmental care. We must continue to support them.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 5d

Here’s an article with my views about why the Chancellor is wrong in her attitude to nature in Sussex - and why we need a strong Mayor stand up for our county.

www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...

Political opinion: Lib Dem candidate for Sussex Mayor tells Rachel Reeves: nature in Sussex cannot just be swept aside

Ben Dempsey, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Sussex and an environmental expert, has condemned the Chancellor of the Exchequer for an ‘appalling’ attitude to nature in Sussex.

www.sussexexpress.co.uk

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Barry Howard 🔶 @barryhow2c.bsky.social · 6d

LIB DEM GAIN from CONSERVATIVES 💪
#LibDems
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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 6d

Kenn Valley (Teignbridge) Council By-Election Result:

🔶 LDM: 50.4% (+11.0)
➡️ RFM: 23.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.6% (-19.0)
🙋 Ind: 8.2% (New)
🌍 GRN: 5.5% (-13.9)
🌹 LAB: 2.7% (-9.9)
🙋 Ind: 0.5% (New)

Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2023.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 6d

Politics is in transit 🚚

If you’ve had enough of the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage join the Liberal Democrats. Help us save our country, come and win with us.

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Jonathan Calder @lordbonkers.bsky.social · 7d

Sam Bright reminds us that "every element of the Brexit campaign advocated for more non-white immigration – including Nigel Farage".

The Leave campaign – Nigel Farage included – called for more non-EU migration to Britain

You'd never know it from the debate on immigration today, but: In 2016, the official Vote Leave campaign actively advocated for more immigra...

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 7d

News of a ceasefire deal in Gaza brings real hope.

The UK and our allies must do all we can to get the hostages home, get aid in to starving people, and finally end this horrific violence.

This must be the first step towards a two-state solution and a lasting peace.

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Lewes LibDems @leweslibdems.bsky.social · 8d

It’s tomorrow. The Newhaven South by-election. Vote Sarah Hale for a strong local voice who listens, takes action, and gets things done. Vote LibDem, vote Sarah.

Sarah Hale, with short hair, wearing a blue top, denim jacket and a chunky necklace, stands in a busy Newhaven street. She is smiling at the camera.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 9d

We have an independent judiciary in this country. Robert Jenrick wants puppet judges.

The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.

Robert Jenrick holds up a judges wig like a puppet during his speech to the Conservative Party Conference.

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 9d

Labour Losing Ground, Reform in Reverse — Lib Dems on the 🆙

➡️ RFM: 27% (-2)
🔴 LAB: 20% (-2)
🔶 LDM: 17% (+2)
🔵 CON: 17% (+1)
🟢 GRN: 12% (+1)
🟡 SNP: 4% (+1)

Westminster Voting Intention via YouGov 5-6 Oct

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 10d

Local artist, Kate Harries, and I have chosen the winning entries in my first ever Christmas card competition. I now need your help! Check out my Facebook page tomorrow to vote for the overall winner whose picture will go on the front of my card.

Alison and Kate looking through Christmas card competition entries

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 9d

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

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Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 9d

The world generated almost a third more solar power in the 1st half of the year compared with the same period in 2024 meeting 83% of the global increase in electricity demand. Wind power grew by just over 7% allowing renewables to displace fossil fuels.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 14d

I am honoured to be reappointed Lib Dem spokesperson for Care and Carers.

Carers, both paid and unpaid, are our society's unsung heroes and deserve better. I will continue to fight for them and advocate for a social care system that works for and supports those who need it.

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Cllr Brian Wernham 🔶 C.Eng. MA History @brianwernham.bsky.social · 14d

"Conservatives are only interested in following Farage, not leading Britain"

- Pippa Heylings MP, Lib Dem 🔶

www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Jenrick’s ideas mostly ‘my thoughts repackaged’, says Badenoch – UK politics live

Tory leader also claims the party was close to bankruptcy when she took over last year

www.theguardian.com

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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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