@jamesvbarber.bsky.social
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The deadly corridor crisis isn’t befitting of the doctors, nurses and staff who keep our NHS running.
Our plan to end the A&E crisis must be implemented now.
Our plan to end the A&E crisis must be implemented now.
January 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The deadly corridor crisis isn’t befitting of the doctors, nurses and staff who keep our NHS running.
Our plan to end the A&E crisis must be implemented now.
Our plan to end the A&E crisis must be implemented now.
I've just signed the Liberal Democrats' GP Guarantee petition - calling for urgent action to make sure people can see their GP within a week, or within 24 hours if in urgent need.
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/gps
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/gps
GP Guarantee
The Lib Dem plan would guarantee people can see a doctor quickly.
www.libdems.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 9:11 AM
I've just signed the Liberal Democrats' GP Guarantee petition - calling for urgent action to make sure people can see their GP within a week, or within 24 hours if in urgent need.
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/gps
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/gps
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'This is one more rat leaving a sinking ship
'The Conservatives have run out of ideas and Reform only have bad ones'
Ed Davey comments on Robert Jenrick's sacking and allegations he will become the latest Tory to defect to Nigel Farage's party
'The Conservatives have run out of ideas and Reform only have bad ones'
Ed Davey comments on Robert Jenrick's sacking and allegations he will become the latest Tory to defect to Nigel Farage's party
January 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
'This is one more rat leaving a sinking ship
'The Conservatives have run out of ideas and Reform only have bad ones'
Ed Davey comments on Robert Jenrick's sacking and allegations he will become the latest Tory to defect to Nigel Farage's party
'The Conservatives have run out of ideas and Reform only have bad ones'
Ed Davey comments on Robert Jenrick's sacking and allegations he will become the latest Tory to defect to Nigel Farage's party
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Lib Dem Leader, Ed Davey, tells ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston his party is the only one wanting to re-engage with Europe 'in a serious way'
Davey said closer ties, like a customs union and youth mobility, were 'creating options for the future' and UK-EU relations
Davey said closer ties, like a customs union and youth mobility, were 'creating options for the future' and UK-EU relations
January 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Lib Dem Leader, Ed Davey, tells ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston his party is the only one wanting to re-engage with Europe 'in a serious way'
Davey said closer ties, like a customs union and youth mobility, were 'creating options for the future' and UK-EU relations
Davey said closer ties, like a customs union and youth mobility, were 'creating options for the future' and UK-EU relations
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Just a reminder that on the bike & footh paths here in Oulu 🇫🇮, 2 cm of new snowfall must always be gone within 3 hours, on entire 166 km main 🚲🚶 network, 24/7. Maintenance needs to be fast, reliable & efficient 👌 Join our Urbanism Masterclasses to learn more! 🤗
#MeanwhileInOulu #CityMasterclass
#MeanwhileInOulu #CityMasterclass
January 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Just a reminder that on the bike & footh paths here in Oulu 🇫🇮, 2 cm of new snowfall must always be gone within 3 hours, on entire 166 km main 🚲🚶 network, 24/7. Maintenance needs to be fast, reliable & efficient 👌 Join our Urbanism Masterclasses to learn more! 🤗
#MeanwhileInOulu #CityMasterclass
#MeanwhileInOulu #CityMasterclass
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This confirms our worst fears.
Labour want to divert taxpayers money from our public services to pay for their mandatory Digital ID scheme.
The Lib Dems fought against Labour’s ID plans before and won, and we can do it again.
Labour want to divert taxpayers money from our public services to pay for their mandatory Digital ID scheme.
The Lib Dems fought against Labour’s ID plans before and won, and we can do it again.
January 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM
This confirms our worst fears.
Labour want to divert taxpayers money from our public services to pay for their mandatory Digital ID scheme.
The Lib Dems fought against Labour’s ID plans before and won, and we can do it again.
Labour want to divert taxpayers money from our public services to pay for their mandatory Digital ID scheme.
The Lib Dems fought against Labour’s ID plans before and won, and we can do it again.
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It’s dangerous & disgraceful that a failure to properly vet thousands of Met police officers meant two serial rapists were able to serve in the force.
The previous Conservative Government failed the public & must apologise.
The Met must review all unchecked officers & remove those who fail.
The previous Conservative Government failed the public & must apologise.
The Met must review all unchecked officers & remove those who fail.
Failure to properly vet officers resulted in serial rapists within Met ranks, review finds
Abandoning checks on staff and officers was ‘a dereliction of the Met’s duty to keep London safe’, says home secretary
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:24 AM
It’s dangerous & disgraceful that a failure to properly vet thousands of Met police officers meant two serial rapists were able to serve in the force.
The previous Conservative Government failed the public & must apologise.
The Met must review all unchecked officers & remove those who fail.
The previous Conservative Government failed the public & must apologise.
The Met must review all unchecked officers & remove those who fail.
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It’s horrendous that women face this sexual abuse online.
Ofcom are not treating this seriously enough as AI software is increasingly being used to harass, stalk & abuse women.
Ofcom must be empowered to restrict access until X proves its AI cannot generate sexual abuse imagery.
Ofcom are not treating this seriously enough as AI software is increasingly being used to harass, stalk & abuse women.
Ofcom must be empowered to restrict access until X proves its AI cannot generate sexual abuse imagery.
Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI
Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising".
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
It’s horrendous that women face this sexual abuse online.
Ofcom are not treating this seriously enough as AI software is increasingly being used to harass, stalk & abuse women.
Ofcom must be empowered to restrict access until X proves its AI cannot generate sexual abuse imagery.
Ofcom are not treating this seriously enough as AI software is increasingly being used to harass, stalk & abuse women.
Ofcom must be empowered to restrict access until X proves its AI cannot generate sexual abuse imagery.
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For decades, Canadians eagerly rushed onto US tech platforms and services. But now the drawbacks of that dependence are on full display.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
Every data centre is a U.S. military base - CCPA
Understanding how the United States uses its tech companies to serve empire
www.policyalternatives.ca
January 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
For decades, Canadians eagerly rushed onto US tech platforms and services. But now the drawbacks of that dependence are on full display.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
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Why is Labour giving Trump a free pass to break international law?
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
January 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Why is Labour giving Trump a free pass to break international law?
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
We know what happens when US Presidents launch illegal wars. It’s why the Liberal Democrats opposed the Iraq War and it’s why we condemn Trump’s law-breaking in Venezuela today.
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Benchmarking Windows Against Itself, from Windows XP to Windows 11
Benchmarking Windows Against Itself, from Windows XP to Windows 11
Hackaday Article
hackaday.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Benchmarking Windows Against Itself, from Windows XP to Windows 11
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There is a crisis facing our NHS. For far too many people, there is a real danger that an ambulance won’t come on time, or that they may spend hours waiting in A&E because our NHS has been pushed to breaking point.
Only an emergency package of support can shore up our NHS through the months ahead
Only an emergency package of support can shore up our NHS through the months ahead
December 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
There is a crisis facing our NHS. For far too many people, there is a real danger that an ambulance won’t come on time, or that they may spend hours waiting in A&E because our NHS has been pushed to breaking point.
Only an emergency package of support can shore up our NHS through the months ahead
Only an emergency package of support can shore up our NHS through the months ahead
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We need an emergency flu vaccine drive to protect the vulnerable and prevent a disaster in the NHS.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We need an emergency flu vaccine drive to protect the vulnerable and prevent a disaster in the NHS.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
Please sign the Liberal Democrats' 'Fix Britain's Trade' petition.
They want to turbocharge our economy by forming a Customs Union with the EU, tearing down the trade barriers and red tape holding us back.
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/trade
They want to turbocharge our economy by forming a Customs Union with the EU, tearing down the trade barriers and red tape holding us back.
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/trade
Fix Britain's Trade
Liberal Democrats want to turbocharge our economy by forming a Customs Union with the EU, tearing down the trade barriers and red tape holding us back.
www.libdems.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Please sign the Liberal Democrats' 'Fix Britain's Trade' petition.
They want to turbocharge our economy by forming a Customs Union with the EU, tearing down the trade barriers and red tape holding us back.
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/trade
They want to turbocharge our economy by forming a Customs Union with the EU, tearing down the trade barriers and red tape holding us back.
Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/trade
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Councillor @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social has highlighted the hypocrisy of Labour over the two child welfare cap.
Earlier this year ALL Southwark’s Labour councillors voted to keep the benefit cap.
Putting their party ahead of 35% of children growing up in poverty
southwarknews.co.uk/news/news-pl...
Earlier this year ALL Southwark’s Labour councillors voted to keep the benefit cap.
Putting their party ahead of 35% of children growing up in poverty
southwarknews.co.uk/news/news-pl...
Labour council votes against motion to scrap two child benefit cap
Southwark’s Labour-led council voted against a motion calling on the government to scrap the two child benefit cap at Council
southwarknews.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Councillor @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social has highlighted the hypocrisy of Labour over the two child welfare cap.
Earlier this year ALL Southwark’s Labour councillors voted to keep the benefit cap.
Putting their party ahead of 35% of children growing up in poverty
southwarknews.co.uk/news/news-pl...
Earlier this year ALL Southwark’s Labour councillors voted to keep the benefit cap.
Putting their party ahead of 35% of children growing up in poverty
southwarknews.co.uk/news/news-pl...
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The police have banned anti-monarchy protests in Windsor. This is an attack on British democracy and the right to free speech. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
December 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The police have banned anti-monarchy protests in Windsor. This is an attack on British democracy and the right to free speech. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
As a #SurreyCricket member sad to see #OvalInvincibles closed to be replaced by #MILondon whatever that is.
Surrey keeps majority ownership of Oval Invincibles in deal with MI
RIL will invest around GBP 60 million for a 49 percent stake in The Hundred franchise
#SurreyCricket #OvalInvincibles #TheHundred
RIL will invest around GBP 60 million for a 49 percent stake in The Hundred franchise
#SurreyCricket #OvalInvincibles #TheHundred
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
As a #SurreyCricket member sad to see #OvalInvincibles closed to be replaced by #MILondon whatever that is.
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What we saw last week was one of the most dishonest Budgets I have ever seen.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What we saw last week was one of the most dishonest Budgets I have ever seen.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
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Zipcar's UK closure is devastating loss to shared economy, and to those of us who used it to avoid ever owning a car.
UK's low VED (annual car tax), hidden subsidies for residential parking and TfL's ambivalence to car sharing all take share of blame.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK's low VED (annual car tax), hidden subsidies for residential parking and TfL's ambivalence to car sharing all take share of blame.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Zipcar, world’s biggest car-sharing company, to close UK operation
Move by firm, owned by US group Avis Budget, will remove access to shared fleet across London at end of year
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Zipcar's UK closure is devastating loss to shared economy, and to those of us who used it to avoid ever owning a car.
UK's low VED (annual car tax), hidden subsidies for residential parking and TfL's ambivalence to car sharing all take share of blame.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK's low VED (annual car tax), hidden subsidies for residential parking and TfL's ambivalence to car sharing all take share of blame.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Today I pushed the Government to mandate public rights of way for walking, wheeling and cycling alongside new railway lines and to transform more disused lines into public rights of way, helping to create more active travel routes.
December 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Today I pushed the Government to mandate public rights of way for walking, wheeling and cycling alongside new railway lines and to transform more disused lines into public rights of way, helping to create more active travel routes.
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🎩Get this POS outta the White House! 🇺🇸
November 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🎩Get this POS outta the White House! 🇺🇸
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Good to meet with @UnlockDemocracy this week supporting their campaign for automatic electoral registration.
November 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Good to meet with @UnlockDemocracy this week supporting their campaign for automatic electoral registration.
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Today I pushed the Government to improve the longer distance south western rail services, including providing catering and seat reservation services on board. Passengers have put up with a poor service for too long.
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Today I pushed the Government to improve the longer distance south western rail services, including providing catering and seat reservation services on board. Passengers have put up with a poor service for too long.
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There is a direct line between Donald Trump trying to destroy the BBC and him excusing the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump hates the independent free press – whether in the US, Saudi Arabia or the UK. We will always defend it.
Trump hates the independent free press – whether in the US, Saudi Arabia or the UK. We will always defend it.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
There is a direct line between Donald Trump trying to destroy the BBC and him excusing the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump hates the independent free press – whether in the US, Saudi Arabia or the UK. We will always defend it.
Trump hates the independent free press – whether in the US, Saudi Arabia or the UK. We will always defend it.