Frank Allen
@frankjohnallen.bsky.social
Lib Dem Councillor for Swindon Village on Cheltenham Borough Council 🔶 Christian ✝️ PR and Comms professional
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Councillors no longer to be allowed to decide applications for 150 homes+ This is infantilising of elected representatives and spells the end of meaningful local planning…
November 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Councillors no longer to be allowed to decide applications for 150 homes+ This is infantilising of elected representatives and spells the end of meaningful local planning…
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Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
An absolutely seminal speech from @eddavey.libdems.org.uk - one of those speeches which marks a turning point and defines a new political age.
There is the decent, kind, caring, fair Britain which the Liberal Democrats advocate.
Or the imitation of Trump's broken America which Farage represents.
There is the decent, kind, caring, fair Britain which the Liberal Democrats advocate.
Or the imitation of Trump's broken America which Farage represents.
So it comes down to us. Or Nigel Farage.
Liberal Democrat change – true to British values. Transforming our economy, our public services and our politics. The real change people crave.
Or Farage’s change. Change away from the country we love. Change towards Trump’s America.
Liberal Democrat change – true to British values. Transforming our economy, our public services and our politics. The real change people crave.
Or Farage’s change. Change away from the country we love. Change towards Trump’s America.
September 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
An absolutely seminal speech from @eddavey.libdems.org.uk - one of those speeches which marks a turning point and defines a new political age.
There is the decent, kind, caring, fair Britain which the Liberal Democrats advocate.
Or the imitation of Trump's broken America which Farage represents.
There is the decent, kind, caring, fair Britain which the Liberal Democrats advocate.
Or the imitation of Trump's broken America which Farage represents.
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If you are fed up with the two old parties letting you down.
If you are scared of the rise of racism and extremism.
If you believe in decency, tolerance and the rule of law.
Join us.
Because we believe in the British people.
We love our country.
And together, we can change it for good.
If you are scared of the rise of racism and extremism.
If you believe in decency, tolerance and the rule of law.
Join us.
Because we believe in the British people.
We love our country.
And together, we can change it for good.
September 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
If you are fed up with the two old parties letting you down.
If you are scared of the rise of racism and extremism.
If you believe in decency, tolerance and the rule of law.
Join us.
Because we believe in the British people.
We love our country.
And together, we can change it for good.
If you are scared of the rise of racism and extremism.
If you believe in decency, tolerance and the rule of law.
Join us.
Because we believe in the British people.
We love our country.
And together, we can change it for good.
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The Liberal Democrats welcome this first step but urge Keir Starmer to go further and recognise Palestine immediately.
Far greater action is also needed to address the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and imposing sanctions on the Israeli cabinet.
Far greater action is also needed to address the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and imposing sanctions on the Israeli cabinet.
July 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Liberal Democrats welcome this first step but urge Keir Starmer to go further and recognise Palestine immediately.
Far greater action is also needed to address the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and imposing sanctions on the Israeli cabinet.
Far greater action is also needed to address the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and imposing sanctions on the Israeli cabinet.
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“If you are not going to go straight after Nigel Farage but are going to keep saying “well, he has a point but please vote for us anyway,” you are going to fail and you will deserve to have failed.” - great piece.
New post from me about the elections of the last week, where the 'peak populism' hypothesis stands, and what lessons the Labour Party should be drawing. 1/n
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benansell.substack.com/p/labour-is-...
Labour is Learning the Wrong Lessons
Centre-left incumbents are staying in power by aggressively pushing back on populists, not by aping them
benansell.substack.com
May 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
“If you are not going to go straight after Nigel Farage but are going to keep saying “well, he has a point but please vote for us anyway,” you are going to fail and you will deserve to have failed.” - great piece.
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Other parties are too busy terrified of Reform or trying desperately to sound exactly like them.
Only the Liberal Democrats can stand strong against divisive populism, defend true British values and offer a positive alternative to the hate and division.
Only the Liberal Democrats can stand strong against divisive populism, defend true British values and offer a positive alternative to the hate and division.
May 5, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Other parties are too busy terrified of Reform or trying desperately to sound exactly like them.
Only the Liberal Democrats can stand strong against divisive populism, defend true British values and offer a positive alternative to the hate and division.
Only the Liberal Democrats can stand strong against divisive populism, defend true British values and offer a positive alternative to the hate and division.
Proud of our Lib Dem group for becoming the largest party on Gloucestershire County Council, moving the Conservatives into a distant fourth 🔶
But our opposition is now Reform. With the Tories and Labour moving ever rightward, the Lib Dems are the only answer to Reform's politics of hate + division.
But our opposition is now Reform. With the Tories and Labour moving ever rightward, the Lib Dems are the only answer to Reform's politics of hate + division.
May 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Proud of our Lib Dem group for becoming the largest party on Gloucestershire County Council, moving the Conservatives into a distant fourth 🔶
But our opposition is now Reform. With the Tories and Labour moving ever rightward, the Lib Dems are the only answer to Reform's politics of hate + division.
But our opposition is now Reform. With the Tories and Labour moving ever rightward, the Lib Dems are the only answer to Reform's politics of hate + division.
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Gloucestershire,
The Liberal Democrats are the only party which can wrestle control of Gloucestershire County Council from the Conservatives, who have mismanaged it for decades.
We need your votes across the county, to send an excellent local champion to work for you.
Vote 🔶 on 1st May.
The Liberal Democrats are the only party which can wrestle control of Gloucestershire County Council from the Conservatives, who have mismanaged it for decades.
We need your votes across the county, to send an excellent local champion to work for you.
Vote 🔶 on 1st May.
Strong local champions, working hard for our communities all year round.
That’s what you get when you vote Liberal Democrat.
That’s what you get when you vote Liberal Democrat.
Local Champions | Party Election Broadcast - Liberal Democrats Spring 2025
Liberal Democrats' Party Election Broadcast for the May 2025 local elections.Strong local champions, working hard for our communities all year round.That’s w...
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April 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Gloucestershire,
The Liberal Democrats are the only party which can wrestle control of Gloucestershire County Council from the Conservatives, who have mismanaged it for decades.
We need your votes across the county, to send an excellent local champion to work for you.
Vote 🔶 on 1st May.
The Liberal Democrats are the only party which can wrestle control of Gloucestershire County Council from the Conservatives, who have mismanaged it for decades.
We need your votes across the county, to send an excellent local champion to work for you.
Vote 🔶 on 1st May.
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"Liberal Democrats' role in British politics has never been more essential.
Our precious liberal values are the only antidote to the growth of destructive nationalism."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Our precious liberal values are the only antidote to the growth of destructive nationalism."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
March 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
"Liberal Democrats' role in British politics has never been more essential.
Our precious liberal values are the only antidote to the growth of destructive nationalism."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Our precious liberal values are the only antidote to the growth of destructive nationalism."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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Ed Davey, sticking up for truth and decency! 🔶💪
#LibDems🔶
#EdDavey:
“Lib Dems champion free speech. But when the richest man in the world owns a platform that he distorts to promote his views and prevents other people speaking, he isn’t a champion of free speech, he is an opponent of free speech.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/elon...
#EdDavey:
“Lib Dems champion free speech. But when the richest man in the world owns a platform that he distorts to promote his views and prevents other people speaking, he isn’t a champion of free speech, he is an opponent of free speech.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/elon...
Elon Musk is opponent of free speech, says Davey
The Tesla chief executive has been engaged in a series of rows with British politicians over the past week.
www.independent.co.uk
January 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ed Davey, sticking up for truth and decency! 🔶💪
Ironically a bit late to this, but this is pretty spot on.
Was discussing this with a mate who's not a bit political - he loved the references but also simultaneously disliked the attempt to relate without serious content.
A good tactic for political exposure, but not for expanding the base.
Was discussing this with a mate who's not a bit political - he loved the references but also simultaneously disliked the attempt to relate without serious content.
A good tactic for political exposure, but not for expanding the base.
I was just on BBC Radio 5 Live with @mattchorley.bsky.social chatting about Ed Davey's recent TikTok videos on the Lib Dems' account.
Here's my unsolicited advice for Ed, and all politicians hopeful for TikTok success... 1/
Here's my unsolicited advice for Ed, and all politicians hopeful for TikTok success... 1/
November 30, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Ironically a bit late to this, but this is pretty spot on.
Was discussing this with a mate who's not a bit political - he loved the references but also simultaneously disliked the attempt to relate without serious content.
A good tactic for political exposure, but not for expanding the base.
Was discussing this with a mate who's not a bit political - he loved the references but also simultaneously disliked the attempt to relate without serious content.
A good tactic for political exposure, but not for expanding the base.
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A new Christmas classic has landed.
Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir and Ed Davey are bidding to claim a Christmas Number One with the release of Love is Enough, in aid of Bath Philharmonia and Carers' Trust.
Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir and Ed Davey are bidding to claim a Christmas Number One with the release of Love is Enough, in aid of Bath Philharmonia and Carers' Trust.
November 28, 2024 at 12:06 PM
A new Christmas classic has landed.
Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir and Ed Davey are bidding to claim a Christmas Number One with the release of Love is Enough, in aid of Bath Philharmonia and Carers' Trust.
Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir and Ed Davey are bidding to claim a Christmas Number One with the release of Love is Enough, in aid of Bath Philharmonia and Carers' Trust.