Alison Whelan
@alison-whelan.bsky.social
Lib Dem. Cllr Ely North. Accountant and photographer. All views my own. 🔶️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Published and promoted by J Ratcliffe on behalf of A Whelan (Liberal Democrats) all at 15 Ronald Rolph Court, Wadloes Road, CB6 8PX.
Published and promoted by J Ratcliffe on behalf of A Whelan (Liberal Democrats) all at 15 Ronald Rolph Court, Wadloes Road, CB6 8PX.
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Another Budget.
More stealth taxes.
Still no plan for growth.
Local families, businesses and farmers across Ely and East Cambs deserved better. I’ll keep fighting for fairer funding for our services and real investment in our local economy.
More stealth taxes.
Still no plan for growth.
Local families, businesses and farmers across Ely and East Cambs deserved better. I’ll keep fighting for fairer funding for our services and real investment in our local economy.
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Another Budget.
More stealth taxes.
Still no plan for growth.
Local families, businesses and farmers across Ely and East Cambs deserved better. I’ll keep fighting for fairer funding for our services and real investment in our local economy.
More stealth taxes.
Still no plan for growth.
Local families, businesses and farmers across Ely and East Cambs deserved better. I’ll keep fighting for fairer funding for our services and real investment in our local economy.
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚
“Mental health is a universal human right.”
Let’s keep talking, listening, and supporting one another.
Help is here in Cambridgeshire:
👉 Lifeline 0808 808 2121
👉 keep-your-head.com
👉 mindincambs.org.uk
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“Mental health is a universal human right.”
Let’s keep talking, listening, and supporting one another.
Help is here in Cambridgeshire:
👉 Lifeline 0808 808 2121
👉 keep-your-head.com
👉 mindincambs.org.uk
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World Mental Health Day – Supporting Each Other, Every Day
💚 Supporting Each Other, Every Day Today, on World Mental Health Day, we pause to reflect on something that affects us all — our mental health.This year’s theme, “Mental health is a universal human…
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October 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚
“Mental health is a universal human right.”
Let’s keep talking, listening, and supporting one another.
Help is here in Cambridgeshire:
👉 Lifeline 0808 808 2121
👉 keep-your-head.com
👉 mindincambs.org.uk
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“Mental health is a universal human right.”
Let’s keep talking, listening, and supporting one another.
Help is here in Cambridgeshire:
👉 Lifeline 0808 808 2121
👉 keep-your-head.com
👉 mindincambs.org.uk
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An inspiring day in Ely as the new SEND Unit at Spring Meadow School opened its doors. 🌟
This is about giving every child the right support and opportunities to thrive.
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This is about giving every child the right support and opportunities to thrive.
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Opening of the New SEND Unit at Spring Meadow School
(Children’s identities blurred, although permission had been gained by the school) by Alison Whelan Today I had the privilege of joining Charlotte Cane MP for the official opening of the bran…
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October 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
An inspiring day in Ely as the new SEND Unit at Spring Meadow School opened its doors. 🌟
This is about giving every child the right support and opportunities to thrive.
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This is about giving every child the right support and opportunities to thrive.
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🌱📚 Today I presented medals at Cambridge Central Library to children completing the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge – Story Garden.
Wonderful to see young readers grow in confidence & joy! 💛
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Wonderful to see young readers grow in confidence & joy! 💛
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Celebrating Young Readers in Cambridgeshire
Today Alison had the pleasure of presenting medals to children who successfully completed the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Story Garden, organised by The Reading Agency. The ceremony at Cambridge…
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September 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🌱📚 Today I presented medals at Cambridge Central Library to children completing the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge – Story Garden.
Wonderful to see young readers grow in confidence & joy! 💛
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Wonderful to see young readers grow in confidence & joy! 💛
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Tonight our campaign for a crossing on Cam Drive Ey was successful with the City Council pledging the funding to make it happen! #Ely alisonwhelan-vpnmt.wordpress.com/2025/09/15/v...
Victory for Child Safety: Ely Councillors Back Cam Drive Light-Controlled Crossing
In a landmark decision for road safety in Ely, the City of Ely Council has backed proposals to upgrade the planned island crossing on Cam Drive into a full light-controlled pedestrian crossing—a mo…
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September 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Tonight our campaign for a crossing on Cam Drive Ey was successful with the City Council pledging the funding to make it happen! #Ely alisonwhelan-vpnmt.wordpress.com/2025/09/15/v...
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Thank you @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for joining me in Ilminster today. It was great to meet local parents together and hear their experiences first-hand.
This morning in Ilminster with @AdamJamesDance.bsky.social I joined a fantastic baby sensory class and met new parents to discuss the ongoing crisis in maternity care across Somerset.
September 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Thank you @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for joining me in Ilminster today. It was great to meet local parents together and hear their experiences first-hand.
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⚧️ As a Liberal Democrat, I stand with LGBTQ+ people and reject all discrimination. Trans women are women, trans men are men, and non-binary people are valid.
I’m proud to sign Lisa Smart MP’s letter urging the Minister to ensure the EHRC's Code of Conduct is subject to full parliamentary scrutiny.
I’m proud to sign Lisa Smart MP’s letter urging the Minister to ensure the EHRC's Code of Conduct is subject to full parliamentary scrutiny.
September 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
⚧️ As a Liberal Democrat, I stand with LGBTQ+ people and reject all discrimination. Trans women are women, trans men are men, and non-binary people are valid.
I’m proud to sign Lisa Smart MP’s letter urging the Minister to ensure the EHRC's Code of Conduct is subject to full parliamentary scrutiny.
I’m proud to sign Lisa Smart MP’s letter urging the Minister to ensure the EHRC's Code of Conduct is subject to full parliamentary scrutiny.
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📣 TODAY I raised constituent concerns about Sunnica Solar Farm at Prime Minister's Questions.
I asked the Prime Minister to commit to a Land Use Framework, which would help balance the competing demands on land for agriculture, housing, energy and nature restoration.
I asked the Prime Minister to commit to a Land Use Framework, which would help balance the competing demands on land for agriculture, housing, energy and nature restoration.
September 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
📣 TODAY I raised constituent concerns about Sunnica Solar Farm at Prime Minister's Questions.
I asked the Prime Minister to commit to a Land Use Framework, which would help balance the competing demands on land for agriculture, housing, energy and nature restoration.
I asked the Prime Minister to commit to a Land Use Framework, which would help balance the competing demands on land for agriculture, housing, energy and nature restoration.
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I’m shocked DEFRA has cut funding for the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.
For 30+ years, NFYFC has supported rural youth with training, events & resources.
With 23,000+ members, including 160+ in Cambridgeshire, the Government must invest in the future of our rural youth.
For 30+ years, NFYFC has supported rural youth with training, events & resources.
With 23,000+ members, including 160+ in Cambridgeshire, the Government must invest in the future of our rural youth.
September 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I’m shocked DEFRA has cut funding for the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.
For 30+ years, NFYFC has supported rural youth with training, events & resources.
With 23,000+ members, including 160+ in Cambridgeshire, the Government must invest in the future of our rural youth.
For 30+ years, NFYFC has supported rural youth with training, events & resources.
With 23,000+ members, including 160+ in Cambridgeshire, the Government must invest in the future of our rural youth.
It was fantastic to be at Ely Pride today - how fantastic to spend time with friends, family and colleagues, highlighting the inequalities that we are facing.
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Ely Pride 2025 – A Celebration for All
What a fantastic day Ely Pride 2025 turned out to be! This year’s event made the exciting move from its original home in Jubilee Gardens — where we were proud to be part of the founding team — to t…
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August 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
It was fantastic to be at Ely Pride today - how fantastic to spend time with friends, family and colleagues, highlighting the inequalities that we are facing.
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Massive congratulations to all involved at Cambridgeshire County Council in being ranked not only one of the top county councils for climate action, but also one of the most improved. Fantastic news. councilclimatescorecards.uk/councils/cam...
June 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Massive congratulations to all involved at Cambridgeshire County Council in being ranked not only one of the top county councils for climate action, but also one of the most improved. Fantastic news. councilclimatescorecards.uk/councils/cam...
At the Edge of the Glacier
June 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
At the Edge of the Glacier
Lisfjord - such natural beauty
June 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Lisfjord - such natural beauty
The dishonesty of Labour. The loss of their roots.
Lib Dems stand with ALL LGBTQIA+ people including trans children. #IDAHOBIT
Lib Dems stand with ALL LGBTQIA+ people including trans children. #IDAHOBIT
Kind of amazing how nakedly dishonest are Wes Streeting's lot when it comes to suppressing data on young people taking their own lives in consequence of the withdrawal of gender affirming care. 🤯🧵
May 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The dishonesty of Labour. The loss of their roots.
Lib Dems stand with ALL LGBTQIA+ people including trans children. #IDAHOBIT
Lib Dems stand with ALL LGBTQIA+ people including trans children. #IDAHOBIT
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Live in East Cambridgeshire? Don't want to see the district council waste £13 million on a crematorium next week? Sign the petition at change.org/Stop-Mepal-C... — there's no time to lose.
Sign the Petition
STOP EAST CAMBS DISTRICT COUNCIL WASTING £13 MILLION ON A CREMATORIUM NO-ONE WANTS
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May 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Live in East Cambridgeshire? Don't want to see the district council waste £13 million on a crematorium next week? Sign the petition at change.org/Stop-Mepal-C... — there's no time to lose.
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🚨BREAKING🚨
Liberal Democrats have GAINED Cambridgeshire for the first time ever. 🔶
11 GAINS to elect 31 Councillors!
Liberal Democrats have GAINED Cambridgeshire for the first time ever. 🔶
11 GAINS to elect 31 Councillors!
May 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨
Liberal Democrats have GAINED Cambridgeshire for the first time ever. 🔶
11 GAINS to elect 31 Councillors!
Liberal Democrats have GAINED Cambridgeshire for the first time ever. 🔶
11 GAINS to elect 31 Councillors!
Thank you everyone who voted for me, I really fantastic result
May 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Thank you everyone who voted for me, I really fantastic result
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Keir Starmer used to be a human rights lawyer, for heaven's sake. He of all people should understand how cruel and inhumane his government's new fetish is.
The fact that he and the #Labour Party are doing it anyway tells you all you need to know about his, and their courage.
Monstrous cowardice. 🥀
The fact that he and the #Labour Party are doing it anyway tells you all you need to know about his, and their courage.
Monstrous cowardice. 🥀
April 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Keir Starmer used to be a human rights lawyer, for heaven's sake. He of all people should understand how cruel and inhumane his government's new fetish is.
The fact that he and the #Labour Party are doing it anyway tells you all you need to know about his, and their courage.
Monstrous cowardice. 🥀
The fact that he and the #Labour Party are doing it anyway tells you all you need to know about his, and their courage.
Monstrous cowardice. 🥀
Alison and local MP Charlotte Caneare pushing for more funding fromcentral government to help Cambridgeshire tackle its £600 million road repair backlog inherited from
the Conservatives
the Conservatives
April 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Alison and local MP Charlotte Caneare pushing for more funding fromcentral government to help Cambridgeshire tackle its £600 million road repair backlog inherited from
the Conservatives
the Conservatives
Alison Whelan
Your Liberal Democrat candidate for ELY NORTH
Promoted by J Ratcliffe on behalf of A Whelan, 119 Kings Avenue, Ely, CB7 4QW
Your Liberal Democrat candidate for ELY NORTH
Promoted by J Ratcliffe on behalf of A Whelan, 119 Kings Avenue, Ely, CB7 4QW
March 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Alison Whelan
Your Liberal Democrat candidate for ELY NORTH
Promoted by J Ratcliffe on behalf of A Whelan, 119 Kings Avenue, Ely, CB7 4QW
Your Liberal Democrat candidate for ELY NORTH
Promoted by J Ratcliffe on behalf of A Whelan, 119 Kings Avenue, Ely, CB7 4QW
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It would be unforgivable if the Government goes ahead with cutting taxes for US tech barons to appease Musk and Trump, all while slashing support for disabled people and front-line public services to the bone.
March 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It would be unforgivable if the Government goes ahead with cutting taxes for US tech barons to appease Musk and Trump, all while slashing support for disabled people and front-line public services to the bone.
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I visited the Harley Scout Group in Littleport last Friday—an amazing group giving young people with special educational needs and disabilities the chance to enjoy Scouting. Thank you to the leaders and volunteers for creating this inclusive, supportive community. 🌟 #Scouts #Inclusion #SEND
December 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM
I visited the Harley Scout Group in Littleport last Friday—an amazing group giving young people with special educational needs and disabilities the chance to enjoy Scouting. Thank you to the leaders and volunteers for creating this inclusive, supportive community. 🌟 #Scouts #Inclusion #SEND
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🎉 Milton Brewery’s Pegasus is now on tap in the House of Commons! Proud to see our local brewery making waves and representing our community in Westminster. Cheers to that! 🍺 #LocalPride #MiltonBrewery
December 10, 2024 at 7:20 PM
🎉 Milton Brewery’s Pegasus is now on tap in the House of Commons! Proud to see our local brewery making waves and representing our community in Westminster. Cheers to that! 🍺 #LocalPride #MiltonBrewery
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You’ve never heard a Christmas single quite like this before.
Ed Davey and Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir present: “Love is Enough” - in support of the Bath Phil and Carers Trust.
Out tomorrow! 🎁❄️
Ed Davey and Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir present: “Love is Enough” - in support of the Bath Phil and Carers Trust.
Out tomorrow! 🎁❄️
November 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM
You’ve never heard a Christmas single quite like this before.
Ed Davey and Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir present: “Love is Enough” - in support of the Bath Phil and Carers Trust.
Out tomorrow! 🎁❄️
Ed Davey and Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir present: “Love is Enough” - in support of the Bath Phil and Carers Trust.
Out tomorrow! 🎁❄️
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New health committee chair is Lib Dem Layla Moran:
September 9, 2024 at 5:31 PM
New health committee chair is Lib Dem Layla Moran: