Exeter Lib Dems
@exeterlibdems.bsky.social
Exeter Lib Dem councillors and campaigners.
Promoted by Exeter Liberal Democrats at 35A Howell Rd, EX4 4LT.
Promoted by Exeter Liberal Democrats at 35A Howell Rd, EX4 4LT.
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Smashing result!
Congratulations Cllr Kevin Smith. Down to earth, very nice, and in tune with the issues in his local area - the ideal choice!
Also good to catch up with peeps
We're continuing to turn the tide in Devon 🔶
Congratulations Cllr Kevin Smith. Down to earth, very nice, and in tune with the issues in his local area - the ideal choice!
Also good to catch up with peeps
We're continuing to turn the tide in Devon 🔶
October 10, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Smashing result!
Congratulations Cllr Kevin Smith. Down to earth, very nice, and in tune with the issues in his local area - the ideal choice!
Also good to catch up with peeps
We're continuing to turn the tide in Devon 🔶
Congratulations Cllr Kevin Smith. Down to earth, very nice, and in tune with the issues in his local area - the ideal choice!
Also good to catch up with peeps
We're continuing to turn the tide in Devon 🔶
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Three wards in #ExmouthandExeterEast have services provided by Exeter City Council.
Well done to the Progressive Group @exeterlibdems.bsky.social & @exetergreens.bsky.social for their collective action last night.
Swimming pool closure plans will be scrutinised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well done to the Progressive Group @exeterlibdems.bsky.social & @exetergreens.bsky.social for their collective action last night.
Swimming pool closure plans will be scrutinised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Swimming pool closure plans will be scrutinised
Campaigners against the closure of an Exeter pool say they are pleased with the result.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Three wards in #ExmouthandExeterEast have services provided by Exeter City Council.
Well done to the Progressive Group @exeterlibdems.bsky.social & @exetergreens.bsky.social for their collective action last night.
Swimming pool closure plans will be scrutinised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well done to the Progressive Group @exeterlibdems.bsky.social & @exetergreens.bsky.social for their collective action last night.
Swimming pool closure plans will be scrutinised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"The case for electoral reform is stronger than it's ever been... We need system change."
@libdems.org.uk leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk on Sky News today 👇
@libdems.org.uk leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk on Sky News today 👇
May 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"The case for electoral reform is stronger than it's ever been... We need system change."
@libdems.org.uk leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk on Sky News today 👇
@libdems.org.uk leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk on Sky News today 👇
Congratulations to Cllr Michael Mitchell, the new County Councillor for Duryard & Pennnsylvania!
Big thank you to all helpers and supporters.
The first Lib Dem County Councillor elected from the Exeter area for 16 years!
1/3
Big thank you to all helpers and supporters.
The first Lib Dem County Councillor elected from the Exeter area for 16 years!
1/3
May 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Congratulations to Cllr Michael Mitchell, the new County Councillor for Duryard & Pennnsylvania!
Big thank you to all helpers and supporters.
The first Lib Dem County Councillor elected from the Exeter area for 16 years!
1/3
Big thank you to all helpers and supporters.
The first Lib Dem County Councillor elected from the Exeter area for 16 years!
1/3
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A letter to The Guardian.
May 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A letter to The Guardian.
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"If you're worried about the rise of divisive populist politicians like Donald Trump and like Nigel Farage, it will be the Liberal Democrats standing up for true British values."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
May 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
"If you're worried about the rise of divisive populist politicians like Donald Trump and like Nigel Farage, it will be the Liberal Democrats standing up for true British values."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Today, 1st May, is polling day for Devon CC elections! 🔶
We're fielding a full slate of candidates across Exeter & the region. Hear from yours: exeterlibdems.org.uk/localwards/exeter-wards-devon
With your help, we can close the gap on the Tories & get the representation we deserve in Devon.
We're fielding a full slate of candidates across Exeter & the region. Hear from yours: exeterlibdems.org.uk/localwards/exeter-wards-devon
With your help, we can close the gap on the Tories & get the representation we deserve in Devon.
May 1, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Today, 1st May, is polling day for Devon CC elections! 🔶
We're fielding a full slate of candidates across Exeter & the region. Hear from yours: exeterlibdems.org.uk/localwards/exeter-wards-devon
With your help, we can close the gap on the Tories & get the representation we deserve in Devon.
We're fielding a full slate of candidates across Exeter & the region. Hear from yours: exeterlibdems.org.uk/localwards/exeter-wards-devon
With your help, we can close the gap on the Tories & get the representation we deserve in Devon.
Michael lives locally & has a proven record of standing up for local residents.
Whether it's fixing Devon’s pothole crisis, ensuring every child gets the best start in life, or working towards reliable bus services, local champion Michael is determined to get a fair deal for Exeter from Devon CC.
Whether it's fixing Devon’s pothole crisis, ensuring every child gets the best start in life, or working towards reliable bus services, local champion Michael is determined to get a fair deal for Exeter from Devon CC.
April 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Michael lives locally & has a proven record of standing up for local residents.
Whether it's fixing Devon’s pothole crisis, ensuring every child gets the best start in life, or working towards reliable bus services, local champion Michael is determined to get a fair deal for Exeter from Devon CC.
Whether it's fixing Devon’s pothole crisis, ensuring every child gets the best start in life, or working towards reliable bus services, local champion Michael is determined to get a fair deal for Exeter from Devon CC.
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I know from friends, family & door-knocking, PIP disability benefits are already dangerously too hard to claim. Yet Labour propose cuts.
It's abhorrent to save from amongst our most vulnerable whilst inequality continues to rise.
I’ve written to Exeter’s MP to make the case & clarify his position:
It's abhorrent to save from amongst our most vulnerable whilst inequality continues to rise.
I’ve written to Exeter’s MP to make the case & clarify his position:
April 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I know from friends, family & door-knocking, PIP disability benefits are already dangerously too hard to claim. Yet Labour propose cuts.
It's abhorrent to save from amongst our most vulnerable whilst inequality continues to rise.
I’ve written to Exeter’s MP to make the case & clarify his position:
It's abhorrent to save from amongst our most vulnerable whilst inequality continues to rise.
I’ve written to Exeter’s MP to make the case & clarify his position:
Smashing stuff from Kerry and the team in North Devon!
Coupled with recent by-election wins in Exe Valley and Instow, I suspect there's plenty more of this to come in Devon County Council elections just two weeks away now 🔶
Coupled with recent by-election wins in Exe Valley and Instow, I suspect there's plenty more of this to come in Devon County Council elections just two weeks away now 🔶
❗ Liberal Democrat GAIN from Independent
Appledore (Torridge) council by-election result:
LDEM: 40.8% (+40.8)
CON: 31.5% (+31.5)
IND: 15.5% (-29.8)
GRN: 12.2% (-32.3)
No UKIP (-10.1) as prev.
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~26% (-20)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Appledore (Torridge) council by-election result:
LDEM: 40.8% (+40.8)
CON: 31.5% (+31.5)
IND: 15.5% (-29.8)
GRN: 12.2% (-32.3)
No UKIP (-10.1) as prev.
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~26% (-20)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Andrew’s Previews | Andrew Teale | Substack
"All the right votes, but not necessarily in the right order". Click to read Andrew’s Previews, by Andrew Teale, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
andrewteale.me.uk
April 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Smashing stuff from Kerry and the team in North Devon!
Coupled with recent by-election wins in Exe Valley and Instow, I suspect there's plenty more of this to come in Devon County Council elections just two weeks away now 🔶
Coupled with recent by-election wins in Exe Valley and Instow, I suspect there's plenty more of this to come in Devon County Council elections just two weeks away now 🔶
Meet your Lib Dem Devon County Council candidates for #Exeter!
We're thrilled to announce a full slate of candidates not just across Exeter, but right across Devon & Cornwall. This means wherever you live in the region, you can vote Liberal Democrat for a fair deal.
We're thrilled to announce a full slate of candidates not just across Exeter, but right across Devon & Cornwall. This means wherever you live in the region, you can vote Liberal Democrat for a fair deal.
April 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Meet your Lib Dem Devon County Council candidates for #Exeter!
We're thrilled to announce a full slate of candidates not just across Exeter, but right across Devon & Cornwall. This means wherever you live in the region, you can vote Liberal Democrat for a fair deal.
We're thrilled to announce a full slate of candidates not just across Exeter, but right across Devon & Cornwall. This means wherever you live in the region, you can vote Liberal Democrat for a fair deal.
2wks, 2 planning decisions, 0 affordable homes for Exeter
Gifting developers all power won't solve our housing crisis
'Major project approved with no affordable homes'
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1ezd64jwwxo
'Affordable housing scrapped from city development'
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqldr77y60go.amp
Gifting developers all power won't solve our housing crisis
'Major project approved with no affordable homes'
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1ezd64jwwxo
'Affordable housing scrapped from city development'
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqldr77y60go.amp
Major Exeter development approved with no affordable homes
A waterside development in Exeter is given the green light despite concerns over affordability.
bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
2wks, 2 planning decisions, 0 affordable homes for Exeter
Gifting developers all power won't solve our housing crisis
'Major project approved with no affordable homes'
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1ezd64jwwxo
'Affordable housing scrapped from city development'
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqldr77y60go.amp
Gifting developers all power won't solve our housing crisis
'Major project approved with no affordable homes'
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1ezd64jwwxo
'Affordable housing scrapped from city development'
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqldr77y60go.amp
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Let’s not kid ourselves. Donald Trump is a threat to peace and prosperity around the world.
The UK will not be able to depend on the US to be a reliable partner on security, defence or the economy.
How do we deal with Donald Trump? We need to do it from a position of strength.
The UK will not be able to depend on the US to be a reliable partner on security, defence or the economy.
How do we deal with Donald Trump? We need to do it from a position of strength.
January 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Let’s not kid ourselves. Donald Trump is a threat to peace and prosperity around the world.
The UK will not be able to depend on the US to be a reliable partner on security, defence or the economy.
How do we deal with Donald Trump? We need to do it from a position of strength.
The UK will not be able to depend on the US to be a reliable partner on security, defence or the economy.
How do we deal with Donald Trump? We need to do it from a position of strength.
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If you don’t like what Trump is doing in America don’t let Nigel Farage do it here - take action - join the Liberal Democrats today: libdems.org.uk/join
Join us
Become a Liberal Democrat member today.
libdems.org.uk
January 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
If you don’t like what Trump is doing in America don’t let Nigel Farage do it here - take action - join the Liberal Democrats today: libdems.org.uk/join
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Since Labour slashed Exeter's street cleansing budget, regular sweeper teams are restricted to the centre.
This leaves many areas of our city neglected; fuelling build-up of litter, creating a hazard for wildlife, wheels, paws & people.
You can still report littering: exeter.gov.uk/clean-safe-c...
This leaves many areas of our city neglected; fuelling build-up of litter, creating a hazard for wildlife, wheels, paws & people.
You can still report littering: exeter.gov.uk/clean-safe-c...
exeter.gov.uk
January 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Since Labour slashed Exeter's street cleansing budget, regular sweeper teams are restricted to the centre.
This leaves many areas of our city neglected; fuelling build-up of litter, creating a hazard for wildlife, wheels, paws & people.
You can still report littering: exeter.gov.uk/clean-safe-c...
This leaves many areas of our city neglected; fuelling build-up of litter, creating a hazard for wildlife, wheels, paws & people.
You can still report littering: exeter.gov.uk/clean-safe-c...
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Instow (North Devon) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 38.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 32.1% (+1.8)
➡️ RFM: 17.0% (New)
🙋 IND: 9.5% (New)
🌍 GRN: 3.3% (-11.1)
No INDs (-26.2, -15.9, -4.0) or LAB (-9.2) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 38.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 32.1% (+1.8)
➡️ RFM: 17.0% (New)
🙋 IND: 9.5% (New)
🌍 GRN: 3.3% (-11.1)
No INDs (-26.2, -15.9, -4.0) or LAB (-9.2) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2023.
January 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Instow (North Devon) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 38.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 32.1% (+1.8)
➡️ RFM: 17.0% (New)
🙋 IND: 9.5% (New)
🌍 GRN: 3.3% (-11.1)
No INDs (-26.2, -15.9, -4.0) or LAB (-9.2) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 38.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 32.1% (+1.8)
➡️ RFM: 17.0% (New)
🙋 IND: 9.5% (New)
🌍 GRN: 3.3% (-11.1)
No INDs (-26.2, -15.9, -4.0) or LAB (-9.2) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2023.
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Growing up & living in St James, I'm honoured to stand to be our representative on Devon CC.
It’s a nice place to live - close to the centre, quirky architecture & real sense of community. I want to work with you to make St Sidwells & St James even better - where all our community can thrive. (1/4)
It’s a nice place to live - close to the centre, quirky architecture & real sense of community. I want to work with you to make St Sidwells & St James even better - where all our community can thrive. (1/4)
January 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Growing up & living in St James, I'm honoured to stand to be our representative on Devon CC.
It’s a nice place to live - close to the centre, quirky architecture & real sense of community. I want to work with you to make St Sidwells & St James even better - where all our community can thrive. (1/4)
It’s a nice place to live - close to the centre, quirky architecture & real sense of community. I want to work with you to make St Sidwells & St James even better - where all our community can thrive. (1/4)
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People have had enough of Elon Musk interfering with our country’s democracy when he clearly knows nothing about Britain.
It’s time to summon the US ambassador to ask why an incoming US official is suggesting the UK government should be overthrown.
It’s time to summon the US ambassador to ask why an incoming US official is suggesting the UK government should be overthrown.
January 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
People have had enough of Elon Musk interfering with our country’s democracy when he clearly knows nothing about Britain.
It’s time to summon the US ambassador to ask why an incoming US official is suggesting the UK government should be overthrown.
It’s time to summon the US ambassador to ask why an incoming US official is suggesting the UK government should be overthrown.
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Happy New Year! 🌟
As a friend I met when out delivering this evening said: starting the year as I mean to go on!
Thank you to all those helping deliver in St James! Do get in touch if you'd be up for getting stuck in too in the run-up to 1st May 2025 Devon County Council elections 📣
As a friend I met when out delivering this evening said: starting the year as I mean to go on!
Thank you to all those helping deliver in St James! Do get in touch if you'd be up for getting stuck in too in the run-up to 1st May 2025 Devon County Council elections 📣
January 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Happy New Year! 🌟
As a friend I met when out delivering this evening said: starting the year as I mean to go on!
Thank you to all those helping deliver in St James! Do get in touch if you'd be up for getting stuck in too in the run-up to 1st May 2025 Devon County Council elections 📣
As a friend I met when out delivering this evening said: starting the year as I mean to go on!
Thank you to all those helping deliver in St James! Do get in touch if you'd be up for getting stuck in too in the run-up to 1st May 2025 Devon County Council elections 📣
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A tale of woe and financial mismanagement from the Tories running DCC...
And they want to delay the local elections to stay in power even longer!
BBC News - Roads, renewal and reform - Devon politics in 2024
www.bbc.com/news/article...
And they want to delay the local elections to stay in power even longer!
BBC News - Roads, renewal and reform - Devon politics in 2024
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Roads, renewal and reform - a review of politics in Devon in 2024
Local government in Devon is now on the cusp of major changes.
www.bbc.com
January 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A tale of woe and financial mismanagement from the Tories running DCC...
And they want to delay the local elections to stay in power even longer!
BBC News - Roads, renewal and reform - Devon politics in 2024
www.bbc.com/news/article...
And they want to delay the local elections to stay in power even longer!
BBC News - Roads, renewal and reform - Devon politics in 2024
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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This ban isn’t just cruel; it’s a reckless, politically motivated attack on young trans people’s right to healthcare. It endangers lives, ignores medical evidence, and undermines devolution.
We cannot — and will not — stay silent while trans lives are at risk!
We cannot — and will not — stay silent while trans lives are at risk!
A joint statement from LGBT+ Lib Dems, Out for Independence (SNP), LGBTIQA+ Greens, and Rainbow Greens, condemning the Labour Government’s deeply distressing and harmful decision to ban puberty blockers for under-18s.
Read and share the full statement 👇
lgbt.libdems.org.uk/news/article...
Read and share the full statement 👇
lgbt.libdems.org.uk/news/article...
December 12, 2024 at 11:37 AM
This ban isn’t just cruel; it’s a reckless, politically motivated attack on young trans people’s right to healthcare. It endangers lives, ignores medical evidence, and undermines devolution.
We cannot — and will not — stay silent while trans lives are at risk!
We cannot — and will not — stay silent while trans lives are at risk!
The latest Exeter Citizen neglects how much Labour cut community grants: by 83% in past 3yrs.
Community initiatives are invaluable. By cutting this vital support Labour are making it harder for them to succeed, reducing opportunities to improve Exeter.
Source: exeterobserver.org/2023/05/03/e...
Community initiatives are invaluable. By cutting this vital support Labour are making it harder for them to succeed, reducing opportunities to improve Exeter.
Source: exeterobserver.org/2023/05/03/e...
December 3, 2024 at 6:16 PM
The latest Exeter Citizen neglects how much Labour cut community grants: by 83% in past 3yrs.
Community initiatives are invaluable. By cutting this vital support Labour are making it harder for them to succeed, reducing opportunities to improve Exeter.
Source: exeterobserver.org/2023/05/03/e...
Community initiatives are invaluable. By cutting this vital support Labour are making it harder for them to succeed, reducing opportunities to improve Exeter.
Source: exeterobserver.org/2023/05/03/e...
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A pretty grim sight at the disused garage site on Vic Street this weekend , now with the EH team and hoping for some enforcement to the landowner to keep it clean, tidy and in good order
December 2, 2024 at 2:41 PM
A pretty grim sight at the disused garage site on Vic Street this weekend , now with the EH team and hoping for some enforcement to the landowner to keep it clean, tidy and in good order
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Good to see the government supporting Lib Dem 🔶 MP and veterinary surgeon @dannychambers.bsky.social's private member's bill, which aims to crack down on the pet-smuggling trade 👇
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
UK ministers support bill to crack down on puppy smuggling
Bill aims to strengthen animal welfare by closing legal loopholes around imports of dogs, cats and ferrets
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Good to see the government supporting Lib Dem 🔶 MP and veterinary surgeon @dannychambers.bsky.social's private member's bill, which aims to crack down on the pet-smuggling trade 👇
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Great hearing from our much enlarged group of MPs at regional conference today here in Exeter, including the right honourable Jennie! 🐾
November 30, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Great hearing from our much enlarged group of MPs at regional conference today here in Exeter, including the right honourable Jennie! 🐾