Graham Colley
@gcolleyldla.bsky.social
President LibDemLawyers (R-L-J). European Federalist
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Lack of reliable connectivity is a real issue for rural communities. The Govt must address this urgently, as it's holding people back from connection, employment and opportunities. As Lib Dem Rural Affairs Spokesperson, I'm calling for fairness for rural areas. Add your voice here: buff.ly/UC2qmIJ
December 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Lack of reliable connectivity is a real issue for rural communities. The Govt must address this urgently, as it's holding people back from connection, employment and opportunities. As Lib Dem Rural Affairs Spokesperson, I'm calling for fairness for rural areas. Add your voice here: buff.ly/UC2qmIJ
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JUST IN ‼️ democratic leader Zurab Girchi Japaridze is banned from exiting Georgia without the approval of the Prosecutor, and his passport and ID card are confiscated!
In addition, he was given GEL 30,000 (EUR 10,000) bail to pay in 30 days.
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In addition, he was given GEL 30,000 (EUR 10,000) bail to pay in 30 days.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
JUST IN ‼️ democratic leader Zurab Girchi Japaridze is banned from exiting Georgia without the approval of the Prosecutor, and his passport and ID card are confiscated!
In addition, he was given GEL 30,000 (EUR 10,000) bail to pay in 30 days.
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In addition, he was given GEL 30,000 (EUR 10,000) bail to pay in 30 days.
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While a customs union between UK and EU would be a very positive development, there is a danger in presenting it as some sort of silver bullet that can deliver unrealistic growth. Only deep and dynamic beneficial alignment can achieve that. Listen to @pimlicat.bsky.social explain. ~AA
December 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
While a customs union between UK and EU would be a very positive development, there is a danger in presenting it as some sort of silver bullet that can deliver unrealistic growth. Only deep and dynamic beneficial alignment can achieve that. Listen to @pimlicat.bsky.social explain. ~AA
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Starmer’s government has been told a closer EU trade deal is a “strategic necessity” for companies in Britain as growing numbers of exporters find it tougher to do business under the UK’s post-Brexit agreement. - A Customs Union would be a start!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer told closer EU trade ties ‘strategic necessity’ for UK firms
Labour urged to accelerate reset with Brussels as many exporters struggling to trade in the EU after Brexit deal
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Starmer’s government has been told a closer EU trade deal is a “strategic necessity” for companies in Britain as growing numbers of exporters find it tougher to do business under the UK’s post-Brexit agreement. - A Customs Union would be a start!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Trump's new Greenland envoy intends to make territory 'a part of the US'
Denmark describes his comments as “completely unacceptable" and summons the US ambassador in a new eruption of tensions over the future of the vast Danish island
news.sky.com/story/trumps...
Denmark describes his comments as “completely unacceptable" and summons the US ambassador in a new eruption of tensions over the future of the vast Danish island
news.sky.com/story/trumps...
Trump's new Greenland envoy intends to make territory 'a part of the US'
Denmark describes his comments as "completely unacceptable" and summons the US ambassador in a new eruption of tensions over the future of the vast Danish island.
news.sky.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Trump's new Greenland envoy intends to make territory 'a part of the US'
Denmark describes his comments as “completely unacceptable" and summons the US ambassador in a new eruption of tensions over the future of the vast Danish island
news.sky.com/story/trumps...
Denmark describes his comments as “completely unacceptable" and summons the US ambassador in a new eruption of tensions over the future of the vast Danish island
news.sky.com/story/trumps...
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Georgia has always been the first testing ground for Russia: civil war, separatism, invasion, installing a puppet regime, masterminding new methods of election rigging, cracking down on all civic liberties, etc.
But what begins in Georgia has never stayed in Georgia.
You can be the next.
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But what begins in Georgia has never stayed in Georgia.
You can be the next.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Georgia has always been the first testing ground for Russia: civil war, separatism, invasion, installing a puppet regime, masterminding new methods of election rigging, cracking down on all civic liberties, etc.
But what begins in Georgia has never stayed in Georgia.
You can be the next.
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But what begins in Georgia has never stayed in Georgia.
You can be the next.
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Shop staff are facing a Christmas shoplifting epidemic.
The Government must step up to protect small businesses.
@joshuareynoldssl6.bsky.social
The Government must step up to protect small businesses.
@joshuareynoldssl6.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Shop staff are facing a Christmas shoplifting epidemic.
The Government must step up to protect small businesses.
@joshuareynoldssl6.bsky.social
The Government must step up to protect small businesses.
@joshuareynoldssl6.bsky.social
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Reform UK have repeatedly said that Kent is their "flagship" council and "the shop window" for how they intend to run things.
When they are exposed as planning to slash social care for old people, in order to hire their cronies as advisors at £150k a pop, I think people should believe them. ~AA
When they are exposed as planning to slash social care for old people, in order to hire their cronies as advisors at £150k a pop, I think people should believe them. ~AA
December 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Reform UK have repeatedly said that Kent is their "flagship" council and "the shop window" for how they intend to run things.
When they are exposed as planning to slash social care for old people, in order to hire their cronies as advisors at £150k a pop, I think people should believe them. ~AA
When they are exposed as planning to slash social care for old people, in order to hire their cronies as advisors at £150k a pop, I think people should believe them. ~AA
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“The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity”
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December 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity”
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We welcome the development of Deangate Community Parkland. Medway Liberal Democrats first proposed this greenspace in our response to the first round of HIF in April 2021, and have continued to advocate for its development at every local plan consultation 🌳
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...
£1million community park plans take the next step forward | Medway Council
£1million community park plans take the next step forward - Plans to create the new Deangate Community Parkland in Hoo are continuing to move forward.
www.medway.gov.uk
December 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We welcome the development of Deangate Community Parkland. Medway Liberal Democrats first proposed this greenspace in our response to the first round of HIF in April 2021, and have continued to advocate for its development at every local plan consultation 🌳
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...
www.medway.gov.uk/news/article...
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Day 390 of daily, uninterrupted protests in Georgia. 🇬🇪
Protests continue in 8+ cities.
Protests continue in 8+ cities.
December 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Day 390 of daily, uninterrupted protests in Georgia. 🇬🇪
Protests continue in 8+ cities.
Protests continue in 8+ cities.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Given that the accused undertook the alleged offences for political protest reasons, electronic tagging under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (and other legislation) should be considered.
Given that the accused undertook the alleged offences for political protest reasons, electronic tagging under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (and other legislation) should be considered.
Families of Palestine Action hunger strikers seek urgent meeting with Lammy
Some protesters are now seriously ill after weeks without food as justice secretary is urged to show some humanity
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Given that the accused undertook the alleged offences for political protest reasons, electronic tagging under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (and other legislation) should be considered.
Given that the accused undertook the alleged offences for political protest reasons, electronic tagging under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (and other legislation) should be considered.
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Just imagine how we would feel if in 4 years time if Nigel Farage became Prime Minister
He has told us what he will do: the biggest attack on immigrants this country has ever seen
We cannot let that happen. Help us stop Reform - join the Lib Dems at www.libdems.org.uk/join-local
He has told us what he will do: the biggest attack on immigrants this country has ever seen
We cannot let that happen. Help us stop Reform - join the Lib Dems at www.libdems.org.uk/join-local
December 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Just imagine how we would feel if in 4 years time if Nigel Farage became Prime Minister
He has told us what he will do: the biggest attack on immigrants this country has ever seen
We cannot let that happen. Help us stop Reform - join the Lib Dems at www.libdems.org.uk/join-local
He has told us what he will do: the biggest attack on immigrants this country has ever seen
We cannot let that happen. Help us stop Reform - join the Lib Dems at www.libdems.org.uk/join-local
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"It's quite clear that President Trump's agenda since he first got elected in 2016 was to see the breakdown of the European Union."
@benmaguiremp.bsky.social
@benmaguiremp.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"It's quite clear that President Trump's agenda since he first got elected in 2016 was to see the breakdown of the European Union."
@benmaguiremp.bsky.social
@benmaguiremp.bsky.social
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Bulgaria’s government resigned after massive anti-corruption protests. More than 100,000 people filled the streets in Sofia, with tens of thousands more nationwide, forcing the coalition to step down amid public fury over corruption. Gen Z led the charge.
December 14, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Bulgaria’s government resigned after massive anti-corruption protests. More than 100,000 people filled the streets in Sofia, with tens of thousands more nationwide, forcing the coalition to step down amid public fury over corruption. Gen Z led the charge.
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🚨A Petition calling for a full, public inquiry into RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN UK POLITICS AND DEMOCRACY has hit the threshold for a debate, but a debate isn’t automatic. MPs need to show support.
Email your MP NOW & ask them to publicly support the call for a Commons debate
youtu.be/Cnl8MNhwEY0?...
Email your MP NOW & ask them to publicly support the call for a Commons debate
youtu.be/Cnl8MNhwEY0?...
Petition calling for a full, public inquiry into RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN UK DEMOCRACY hits threshold
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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December 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🚨A Petition calling for a full, public inquiry into RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN UK POLITICS AND DEMOCRACY has hit the threshold for a debate, but a debate isn’t automatic. MPs need to show support.
Email your MP NOW & ask them to publicly support the call for a Commons debate
youtu.be/Cnl8MNhwEY0?...
Email your MP NOW & ask them to publicly support the call for a Commons debate
youtu.be/Cnl8MNhwEY0?...
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Cutting right to appeal is profoundly dangerous, KCs tell David Lammy
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Cutting right to appeal is profoundly dangerous, KCs tell David Lammy
Labour wants to give magistrates’ courts more sentencing power with no automatic chance to challenge their rulings
www.thetimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Cutting right to appeal is profoundly dangerous, KCs tell David Lammy
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Economists now agree on the direction of travel: Brexit has made the UK poorer and it's getting worse — lower growth, less investment, and a widening gap.
If we’re serious about growth and funding our public services, we need to be in a customs union.
www.thetimes.com/article/d3d8...
If we’re serious about growth and funding our public services, we need to be in a customs union.
www.thetimes.com/article/d3d8...
December 14, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Economists now agree on the direction of travel: Brexit has made the UK poorer and it's getting worse — lower growth, less investment, and a widening gap.
If we’re serious about growth and funding our public services, we need to be in a customs union.
www.thetimes.com/article/d3d8...
If we’re serious about growth and funding our public services, we need to be in a customs union.
www.thetimes.com/article/d3d8...
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Great to join Save the Children in Parliament recently with fellow MP, Kim Leadbeater. While we enjoy the magic of Christmas, many children across the UK and the world go without basics. If you can, please consider donating this Christmas.
www.savethechildren.org.uk/one-delivery...
www.savethechildren.org.uk/one-delivery...
December 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Great to join Save the Children in Parliament recently with fellow MP, Kim Leadbeater. While we enjoy the magic of Christmas, many children across the UK and the world go without basics. If you can, please consider donating this Christmas.
www.savethechildren.org.uk/one-delivery...
www.savethechildren.org.uk/one-delivery...
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From casework surgeries and raising child poverty concerns in Parliament to tackling rail reliability issues, joining festive celebrations at Dene Place Care Home, and working with local councils on road safety in Send — it’s been a busy week!
December 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
From casework surgeries and raising child poverty concerns in Parliament to tackling rail reliability issues, joining festive celebrations at Dene Place Care Home, and working with local councils on road safety in Send — it’s been a busy week!
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In my last #Woking News and Mail - column before Christmas - as well as wishing everyone a Merry Christmas - I’ve written about the lack of festive cheer in the recent budget and my hope that McLaren will celebrate their F1 wins in our town centre.
www.wokingnewsandmail.co.uk/news/chancel...
www.wokingnewsandmail.co.uk/news/chancel...
Chancellor gave Woking little to cheer
It’s hard to believe 2025 is drawing to a close and that this is my final column of the year.
www.wokingnewsandmail.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
In my last #Woking News and Mail - column before Christmas - as well as wishing everyone a Merry Christmas - I’ve written about the lack of festive cheer in the recent budget and my hope that McLaren will celebrate their F1 wins in our town centre.
www.wokingnewsandmail.co.uk/news/chancel...
www.wokingnewsandmail.co.uk/news/chancel...
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📶 Mobile Signal Survey
There wasn't much signal in Albourne this morning, but what's mobile reception like where you are?
I want to raise your experiences in Parliament in January, so do let me know by completing this short survey alisonbennett.co.uk/signal
Thank you
There wasn't much signal in Albourne this morning, but what's mobile reception like where you are?
I want to raise your experiences in Parliament in January, so do let me know by completing this short survey alisonbennett.co.uk/signal
Thank you
December 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📶 Mobile Signal Survey
There wasn't much signal in Albourne this morning, but what's mobile reception like where you are?
I want to raise your experiences in Parliament in January, so do let me know by completing this short survey alisonbennett.co.uk/signal
Thank you
There wasn't much signal in Albourne this morning, but what's mobile reception like where you are?
I want to raise your experiences in Parliament in January, so do let me know by completing this short survey alisonbennett.co.uk/signal
Thank you
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Ahead of the publication of the Government’s National Plan to End Homelessness, I asked the Minister of State about the support which will be offered to those in Glastonbury exploited by unscrupulous ‘vanlords.’ I look forward to meeting with her in the new year to discuss solutions to this crisis.
December 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Ahead of the publication of the Government’s National Plan to End Homelessness, I asked the Minister of State about the support which will be offered to those in Glastonbury exploited by unscrupulous ‘vanlords.’ I look forward to meeting with her in the new year to discuss solutions to this crisis.
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I joined Andy Steadman on the Christmas post rounds this morning 🎁🎅🏻
Andy has been working as a postie for 40 years and is a well-known face around Battledown.
Thanks to Andy and all our posties for grafting over the busy Christmas period🎄
Andy has been working as a postie for 40 years and is a well-known face around Battledown.
Thanks to Andy and all our posties for grafting over the busy Christmas period🎄
December 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I joined Andy Steadman on the Christmas post rounds this morning 🎁🎅🏻
Andy has been working as a postie for 40 years and is a well-known face around Battledown.
Thanks to Andy and all our posties for grafting over the busy Christmas period🎄
Andy has been working as a postie for 40 years and is a well-known face around Battledown.
Thanks to Andy and all our posties for grafting over the busy Christmas period🎄
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Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.