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For a Fair Deal 🔶 Leader: @EdDavey.libdems.org.uk 🔶 Deputy Leader: @libdemdaisy.bsky.social Promoted by Liberal Democrats, 66 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AU. www.libdems.org.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Nov 13

Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join

Photo of Ed Davey with the text of a quote: "At a time of such instability and uncertainty, it is our values that must prevail.
Decency. Compassion. Community. Respect for the rule of law. Values that have always been at the heart of our party.
Our party celebrates Britain’s diversity as a great strength.
Our party knows that our country thrives when it is open and outward-looking."

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 8h

Join the Liberal Democrats' winning team today - libdems.org.uk/join

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 8h

Week-in, week-out, up and down the country, Liberal Democrats are winning in real elections.

We've gained seats from Reform UK, the Conservatives, Labour and the SNP. And we've won in Keir Starmer's and Mel Stride's backyards.

Liberal Democrats are the only party taking the fight to Reform UK.

Lib Dems vs Reform - Liberal Democrats are the only party taking on Reform UK and winning.

Bar chart showing the number of seats won by each party in local council by-elections since the English local elections on 1 May 2025, as of 10 October 2025. Source: Election Maps UK.

Reform: 47
Lib Dems: 32
Cons: 13
Lab: 12
Grn: 11

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 11h

Every person should have fair access to Britain’s green spaces, coastlines, and waterways.

Read our plan to unlock them:

This Land is Your Land - Restoring Public Paths Through Nature

In the UK, access to public paths is shrinking. Thousands of miles of disused railway lines, canal towpaths and green spaces sit unused or blocked off. Our new policy will transform these forgotten…

www.libdems.org.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 11h

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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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 15h

Read the full story here:

New EU border checks could cause four hour waits and cost £400m, industry warns

The Entry Exit System (EES), being rolled out on Sunday, means UK travellers will need to have their fingerprints registered and photograph taken to enter the Schengen area

www.independent.co.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 15h

As the EU’s new Entry/Exit Scheme finally rolls out, British businesses face further chaos — and it’s totally avoidable.

The Liberal Democrats are demanding urgent action to stop trade grinding to a halt.

Graphic showing a silhouetted person sitting at an airport with text quoting The Independent: ‘New EU border checks could cause four hour waits and cost UK economy £400m, industry warns.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 19h

Justice delayed is justice denied and victims have waited long enough.

Read our plan here:

Never Again: Justice for Contaminated Blood Victims

The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice…

www.libdems.org.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 19h

The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. Victims have waited decades for justice and they’re still waiting.

@JessBrownFullerMP.bsky.social the Lib Dems plan delivers fair compensation and lasting reform.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d

The UK must lead on the world stage, stand with Sudan, and end this conflict.

Read our plan here: www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan

Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the…

www.libdems.org.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d

Sudan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, but it’s being unreported.

@MonicaHarding.bsky.social explains the Lib Dems plan to call for a ceasefire and restore aid, prosperity, and peace for the people of Sudan.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d

Labour risks repeating the Conservatives’ mistakes of failing to take this threat seriously.

Read our plan here:

Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers

Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists…

www.libdems.org.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d

Beijing’s repression doesn’t stop at Hong Kong’s borders and it has no place in the UK.

@LukeTaylorLD.bsky.social explains how the Lib Dems will protect Hong Kongers, block the CCP’s super embassy, and defend the right to live free from fear.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d

As Liberal Democrats, we stand in solidarity with all victims of hate crime. We recognise the alarming rise in hostility and violence that many groups are experiencing, and the fear and anxiety this is causing.

Read more: libdems.org.uk/news/article/national-hate-crime-awareness-week-2025

www.libdems.org.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d

"During Hate Crime Awareness Week, we call on everyone - individuals, organisations and political leaders - to stand up against hate, support those affected, and help build a society where everyone can live free from fear, prejudice and discrimination."

@MarieCGoldman.bsky.social

Image of Marie Goldman MP, Lib Dem Spokesperson for Women & Equalities, in the House of Commons.

"National Hate Crime Awareness Week is a powerful reminder that hatred and prejudice continue to have a devastating impact on far too many people across the UK.
No one should have to suffer or live in fear simply because of their identity.
The Liberal Democrats say: enough is enough."

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 2d

Join the campaign against Labour's mandatory digital ID cards:
www.libdems.org.uk/nodigitalid

No to Digital ID Cards!

Keir Starmer says everyone in the UK will be required to have mandatory digital ID. That’s not the kind of country we want to be. Back our petition to say no to digital ID cards.

www.libdems.org.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 2d

Labour suggestions that 13 year old children should have to have a digital ID card is simply wrong.

Home Affairs Spokesperson @MaxWilkinson.bsky.social sets out why Lib Dems will continue to oppose mandatory digital ID.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 2d

"The two-state solution is the path to peace. Two nations living side by side in security and dignity. Excluding Palestinians from the process seems nonsensical."

@LaylaMoran.bsky.social

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 2d

Liberal Democrats are fighting for a fair deal where mental and physical health are treated equally. If you agree we need to fix mental health services, join our campaign today.
www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Taking a Stand for Mental Health

Mental health is as important as physical health.

www.libdems.org.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 2d

No one should be stuck in the awful position of waiting months on end for mental health services.

It's time to supercharge mental health care in this country.

Our Plan to Super Charge mental health services:
-Mental health MOTs at key life points
-A dedicated practitioner in every school
-Full parity between mental and physical health care
-Walk in hubs for children and young people
-Triple taxes on harmful social media giants

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 2d

Join our winning team 🔽

www.libdems.org.uk/join

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 2d

Three big Lib Dem wins in this week's by-elections.

Last night in Mel Stride's Devon constituency, Liberal Democrats GAINED a seat from the Conservatives - the Conservatives dropped to just 10% of the vote.

And two great wins by our teams in Bath and Hampshire.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 3d

A ceasefire in Gaza must be the first step towards a two-state solution and a lasting peace.

A tweet from Ed Davey which reads: 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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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 3d

Women’s rights are being eroded and defending them must be a top priority.

Read our plan here:

Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe

Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK…

www.libdems.org.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 3d

Women’s rights are under attack worldwide, from authoritarian regimes, online misogyny, and cuts to aid.

@CalumMillerLD.bsky.social explains the Lib Dem plan to tackle this violence and empower women globally.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 3d

Join us today
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Join us

Become a Liberal Democrat member today.

www.libdems.org.uk

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