Ed Tyldesley 🔶
@chulmleighed.bsky.social
Lib Dem County Councillor on Devon County Council - Chulmleigh and Landkey🔶🌿
Parish Councillor 🔶🐑
Teacher, Beekeeper, Allotmenteer 🔶🐝
Parish Councillor 🔶🐑
Teacher, Beekeeper, Allotmenteer 🔶🐝
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Barnoldswick- Pendle Borough Council
LIB DEMS HOLD ANOTHER COUNCIL SEAT!
LD🔶- 1008- 59.8% (+1.5)
RFM➡️- 441- 26.2% (New)
CON🔵- 170- 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB🔴- 66- 3.9% (-11.1)
Congratulations to Cllr Bryony Hartley and the Pendle team for a fantastic campaign!
LIB DEMS HOLD ANOTHER COUNCIL SEAT!
LD🔶- 1008- 59.8% (+1.5)
RFM➡️- 441- 26.2% (New)
CON🔵- 170- 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB🔴- 66- 3.9% (-11.1)
Congratulations to Cllr Bryony Hartley and the Pendle team for a fantastic campaign!
November 27, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Barnoldswick- Pendle Borough Council
LIB DEMS HOLD ANOTHER COUNCIL SEAT!
LD🔶- 1008- 59.8% (+1.5)
RFM➡️- 441- 26.2% (New)
CON🔵- 170- 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB🔴- 66- 3.9% (-11.1)
Congratulations to Cllr Bryony Hartley and the Pendle team for a fantastic campaign!
LIB DEMS HOLD ANOTHER COUNCIL SEAT!
LD🔶- 1008- 59.8% (+1.5)
RFM➡️- 441- 26.2% (New)
CON🔵- 170- 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB🔴- 66- 3.9% (-11.1)
Congratulations to Cllr Bryony Hartley and the Pendle team for a fantastic campaign!
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Hmm, who to believe? 20 people, with have nothing to gain except possible doxing and threats, accusing ‘leading in the polls’ Nigel Farage, of bullying and racism, on the record mind, or slippery Nige who says they’re all liars. All of them.
It’s a real head scratcher.
It’s a real head scratcher.
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Hmm, who to believe? 20 people, with have nothing to gain except possible doxing and threats, accusing ‘leading in the polls’ Nigel Farage, of bullying and racism, on the record mind, or slippery Nige who says they’re all liars. All of them.
It’s a real head scratcher.
It’s a real head scratcher.
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If multiple people can remember someone being horribly racist, even by the appalling low bar of the racist 1970s, that is entirely noteworthy.
As an adult Farage fanboyed Enoch Powell - the most infamous racist of the 1960s - and long cited him as his political hero.
And that's noteworthy too.
As an adult Farage fanboyed Enoch Powell - the most infamous racist of the 1960s - and long cited him as his political hero.
And that's noteworthy too.
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
If multiple people can remember someone being horribly racist, even by the appalling low bar of the racist 1970s, that is entirely noteworthy.
As an adult Farage fanboyed Enoch Powell - the most infamous racist of the 1960s - and long cited him as his political hero.
And that's noteworthy too.
As an adult Farage fanboyed Enoch Powell - the most infamous racist of the 1960s - and long cited him as his political hero.
And that's noteworthy too.
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When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Brexit has cost each and every one of us £3,700 a year.
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Brexit has cost each and every one of us £3,700 a year.
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
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Change in Reform rating between latest and previous poll from each pollster in recent polls:
YouGov -2
Opinium -1
Find Out Now -1
Focaldata -2
More in Common -1
Lord Ashcroft -3
Freshwater -3
JL Partners -1
Ipsos -1
This is starting to look like a trend...
YouGov -2
Opinium -1
Find Out Now -1
Focaldata -2
More in Common -1
Lord Ashcroft -3
Freshwater -3
JL Partners -1
Ipsos -1
This is starting to look like a trend...
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Change in Reform rating between latest and previous poll from each pollster in recent polls:
YouGov -2
Opinium -1
Find Out Now -1
Focaldata -2
More in Common -1
Lord Ashcroft -3
Freshwater -3
JL Partners -1
Ipsos -1
This is starting to look like a trend...
YouGov -2
Opinium -1
Find Out Now -1
Focaldata -2
More in Common -1
Lord Ashcroft -3
Freshwater -3
JL Partners -1
Ipsos -1
This is starting to look like a trend...
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Turns out the media & most of Parliament is as out of touch with reality as Twitter. Dear England.
Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
November 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Turns out the media & most of Parliament is as out of touch with reality as Twitter. Dear England.
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Putin's ambitions to conquer Ukraine and recreate the Russian Empire pose a once-in-a-generation threat to the whole of Europe. We cannot allow Trump to reward his aggression.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Putin's ambitions to conquer Ukraine and recreate the Russian Empire pose a once-in-a-generation threat to the whole of Europe. We cannot allow Trump to reward his aggression.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.
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Today is #InternationalMensDay - a day to recognise the wellbeing of men and boys, the challenges many men face, and the importance of reaching out for support.
To find out more and to take part, visit: www.ukmensday.org.uk.
To find out more and to take part, visit: www.ukmensday.org.uk.
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Today is #InternationalMensDay - a day to recognise the wellbeing of men and boys, the challenges many men face, and the importance of reaching out for support.
To find out more and to take part, visit: www.ukmensday.org.uk.
To find out more and to take part, visit: www.ukmensday.org.uk.
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⚡High energy prices are a major issue, not just for residents trying to heat their homes, but also for small businesses which cannot reduce their energy consumption when prices go up.
❓Because of this, I asked the Minister for Energy what plans he has to support small businesses with these costs.
❓Because of this, I asked the Minister for Energy what plans he has to support small businesses with these costs.
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
⚡High energy prices are a major issue, not just for residents trying to heat their homes, but also for small businesses which cannot reduce their energy consumption when prices go up.
❓Because of this, I asked the Minister for Energy what plans he has to support small businesses with these costs.
❓Because of this, I asked the Minister for Energy what plans he has to support small businesses with these costs.
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"I believe in restoring the dignity to the quiet, often invisible work of caring, of loving well, as we look to build a happier, healthier society.”
I couldn’t agree more.
I couldn’t agree more.
Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers
Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers
The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children.
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"I believe in restoring the dignity to the quiet, often invisible work of caring, of loving well, as we look to build a happier, healthier society.”
I couldn’t agree more.
I couldn’t agree more.
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The government claims it wants to stop small boats crossing the Channel, yet its new policies will make it harder for refugees to bring their spouses and children safely. This will push more women and children onto dangerous dinghies.
I asked the Home Secretary if this is really what she supports.
I asked the Home Secretary if this is really what she supports.
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The government claims it wants to stop small boats crossing the Channel, yet its new policies will make it harder for refugees to bring their spouses and children safely. This will push more women and children onto dangerous dinghies.
I asked the Home Secretary if this is really what she supports.
I asked the Home Secretary if this is really what she supports.
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"Taking back control"
November 19, 2025 at 6:54 AM
"Taking back control"
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“Spreading these kinds of lies stigmatises autistic people and makes life harder for them and their families.”
National Autistic Society
They’ve had enough of Richard Tice’s constant attempts to sound tough
schoolsweek.co.uk/reform-start...
National Autistic Society
They’ve had enough of Richard Tice’s constant attempts to sound tough
schoolsweek.co.uk/reform-start...
Reform starts to reveal its thinking on SEND reform
Councils should trial scrapping annual reviews of education and health care plans, Reform has said, as its deputy leader claimed there is a "crisis of over diagnosis" of special educational needs. Ric...
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
“Spreading these kinds of lies stigmatises autistic people and makes life harder for them and their families.”
National Autistic Society
They’ve had enough of Richard Tice’s constant attempts to sound tough
schoolsweek.co.uk/reform-start...
National Autistic Society
They’ve had enough of Richard Tice’s constant attempts to sound tough
schoolsweek.co.uk/reform-start...
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We’d fund this through a windfall tax on excess profits made by big banks, rather than higher taxes for struggling families and businesses.
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We’d fund this through a windfall tax on excess profits made by big banks, rather than higher taxes for struggling families and businesses.
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1 in 18 Reform councillors suspended, expelled, or resigned since May
1 in 18 Reform councillors suspended, expelled, or resigned since May
Read the full rundown here
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
1 in 18 Reform councillors suspended, expelled, or resigned since May
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This is a vital essay by @johnspringford.bsky.social & @acjsissons.bsky.social - diagnosing the British malaise and providing a set of clear policy solutions. You will be much better informed for having read it getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
Getting Britain out of the hole
A plan for the UK economy
getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
November 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This is a vital essay by @johnspringford.bsky.social & @acjsissons.bsky.social - diagnosing the British malaise and providing a set of clear policy solutions. You will be much better informed for having read it getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
I agree with Cllr Gent. It's clear that a lot of these flags that have recently popped up (not all) are not about patriotism, they are designed to intimidate.
BBC News - Row over removal of flags on lampposts
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Row over removal of flags on lampposts
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Row over removal of flags on lampposts in Devon
Opponents say the flags are intimidating while supporters say they show patriotism.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I agree with Cllr Gent. It's clear that a lot of these flags that have recently popped up (not all) are not about patriotism, they are designed to intimidate.
BBC News - Row over removal of flags on lampposts
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Row over removal of flags on lampposts
www.bbc.com/news/article...
So they have the two largest parties, then the two smallest! Why aren't the Lib Dems (72 MPs!!) invited??
November 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
So they have the two largest parties, then the two smallest! Why aren't the Lib Dems (72 MPs!!) invited??
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We're living in a country now where people are being priced out of even a trip to the pub, and hospitality venues themselves are struggling under mounting costs.
We can't just stand to the side and watch this happen. The Chancellor must listen to our proposals.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We can't just stand to the side and watch this happen. The Chancellor must listen to our proposals.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We're living in a country now where people are being priced out of even a trip to the pub, and hospitality venues themselves are struggling under mounting costs.
We can't just stand to the side and watch this happen. The Chancellor must listen to our proposals.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We can't just stand to the side and watch this happen. The Chancellor must listen to our proposals.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Journalist, "Farage accused the BBC of election interference"
Ed Davey, "The interference we've seen is from Farage's friend, Putin"
"We've seen Russian interference in the most appalling way"
Ed Davey, "The interference we've seen is from Farage's friend, Putin"
"We've seen Russian interference in the most appalling way"
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Journalist, "Farage accused the BBC of election interference"
Ed Davey, "The interference we've seen is from Farage's friend, Putin"
"We've seen Russian interference in the most appalling way"
Ed Davey, "The interference we've seen is from Farage's friend, Putin"
"We've seen Russian interference in the most appalling way"
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BBC have now picked up this Reform #Kent chaos story.
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
November 11, 2025 at 4:58 AM
BBC have now picked up this Reform #Kent chaos story.
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform leak row www.bbc.com/news/article...
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This Remembrance Sunday, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
We must never forget them — nor can we forget the veterans and serving personnel who continue to protect our freedom.
We must never forget them — nor can we forget the veterans and serving personnel who continue to protect our freedom.
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This Remembrance Sunday, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
We must never forget them — nor can we forget the veterans and serving personnel who continue to protect our freedom.
We must never forget them — nor can we forget the veterans and serving personnel who continue to protect our freedom.
It's all fun and games until you realise local government actually has important responsibilities...
Reform chaos in Farage's flagship Kent council 'threatens public safety'
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#KemkaranMustGo
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#KemkaranMustGo
Reform chaos in Farage's flagship council 'threatens public safety'
Reform UK won a majority on Kent County Council in May but have since suspended nine councillors, imposing limits on Kent’s fire and rescue service Chief Executive ability to spend
www.mirror.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It's all fun and games until you realise local government actually has important responsibilities...