Cllr Jonathan Harris
@jharrislibdem.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat Councillor at West Northants Council representing the Brixworth Ward
Promoted by Alan Knape, 2 Boxgrove Way, Daventry, NN11 2PQ
Promoted by Alan Knape, 2 Boxgrove Way, Daventry, NN11 2PQ
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Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
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November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
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Polls suggest that Nigel Farage is heading for 10 Downing Street on a vote share of just 30%. It beggars belief that Labour is still committed to an outdated, undemocratic voting system that would see the hard right stroll into government on a minority of the vote.
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Polls suggest that Nigel Farage is heading for 10 Downing Street on a vote share of just 30%. It beggars belief that Labour is still committed to an outdated, undemocratic voting system that would see the hard right stroll into government on a minority of the vote.
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Politico: "Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice confirmed “no decisions have been made” about council tax rate hikes affecting counties his party runs but guessed most of them would be roughly “the rate of inflation.”"
Reform pledged to freeze or even cut council tax. They lied to voters here.
Reform pledged to freeze or even cut council tax. They lied to voters here.
November 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Politico: "Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice confirmed “no decisions have been made” about council tax rate hikes affecting counties his party runs but guessed most of them would be roughly “the rate of inflation.”"
Reform pledged to freeze or even cut council tax. They lied to voters here.
Reform pledged to freeze or even cut council tax. They lied to voters here.
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People are right to be frustrated with the asylum system, but stoking division won’t fix it.
The Home Secretary should focus on solutions, not sensationalism.
The Home Secretary should focus on solutions, not sensationalism.
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
People are right to be frustrated with the asylum system, but stoking division won’t fix it.
The Home Secretary should focus on solutions, not sensationalism.
The Home Secretary should focus on solutions, not sensationalism.
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Politico: "The vote for Brexit inflicted a GDP blow of between 6 percent and 8 percent in the decade following the referendum — even worse than predicted beforehand, according to U.S. think tank the National Bureau of Economic Research"
Don't imagine this will end up on many Faragist front pages...
Don't imagine this will end up on many Faragist front pages...
November 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Politico: "The vote for Brexit inflicted a GDP blow of between 6 percent and 8 percent in the decade following the referendum — even worse than predicted beforehand, according to U.S. think tank the National Bureau of Economic Research"
Don't imagine this will end up on many Faragist front pages...
Don't imagine this will end up on many Faragist front pages...
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Cllr Farzana Aldridge said she left Labour after feeling the party was moving away from "community-focused and forward-looking politics".
Northampton Labour councillor joins the Liberal Democrats
A Labour member of West Northamptonshire Council has crossed to the Liberal Democrats after becoming increasingly concerned”= with the party...
liberalengland.blogspot.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Cllr Farzana Aldridge said she left Labour after feeling the party was moving away from "community-focused and forward-looking politics".
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State-endorsed robbery is no way to fix the asylum system.
November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
State-endorsed robbery is no way to fix the asylum system.
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Northampton Labour councillor defects to Lib Dems:
“Lib Dems share my belief of fairness, equality, human rights and compassion. They place real emphasis on listening to people and empowering communities to shape policies and direction that best meets their needs.”
nliveradio.com/northampton-...
“Lib Dems share my belief of fairness, equality, human rights and compassion. They place real emphasis on listening to people and empowering communities to shape policies and direction that best meets their needs.”
nliveradio.com/northampton-...
Northampton Labour councillor defects to join Liberal Democrats
A Northampton Labour councillor has defected to the Liberal Democrats after becoming “increasingly concerned” with the party’s national leadership.
nliveradio.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Northampton Labour councillor defects to Lib Dems:
“Lib Dems share my belief of fairness, equality, human rights and compassion. They place real emphasis on listening to people and empowering communities to shape policies and direction that best meets their needs.”
nliveradio.com/northampton-...
“Lib Dems share my belief of fairness, equality, human rights and compassion. They place real emphasis on listening to people and empowering communities to shape policies and direction that best meets their needs.”
nliveradio.com/northampton-...
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Now with a different photo because Semilong post office closed some years ago.
Northampton Labour councillor joins the Liberal Democrats
A Labour member of West Northamptonshire Council has crossed to the Liberal Democrats after becoming increasingly concerned”= with the party...
liberalengland.blogspot.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Now with a different photo because Semilong post office closed some years ago.
BBC News - MP's joy after House of Commons marriage proposal
www.bbc.com/news/article... Congratulations 👏🎉 @joshbabarinde.bsky.social from all us in West Northamptonshire.
www.bbc.com/news/article... Congratulations 👏🎉 @joshbabarinde.bsky.social from all us in West Northamptonshire.
Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde proposes in House of Commons
Eastbourne Lib Dem MP Josh Babarinde says he "couldn't be happier" after he popped the question.
www.bbc.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
BBC News - MP's joy after House of Commons marriage proposal
www.bbc.com/news/article... Congratulations 👏🎉 @joshbabarinde.bsky.social from all us in West Northamptonshire.
www.bbc.com/news/article... Congratulations 👏🎉 @joshbabarinde.bsky.social from all us in West Northamptonshire.
nliveradio.com/northampton-... We are delighted to welcome Cllr Aldridge to our West Northamptonshire Council @libdems.org.uk group. @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social
Northampton Labour councillor defects to join Liberal Democrats
A Northampton Labour councillor has defected to the Liberal Democrats after becoming “increasingly concerned” with the party’s national leadership.
nliveradio.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
nliveradio.com/northampton-... We are delighted to welcome Cllr Aldridge to our West Northamptonshire Council @libdems.org.uk group. @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social
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It was a real pleasure. Great to meet you all and see the difference you and your councillors are making to residents in West Northamptonshire.
November 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
It was a real pleasure. Great to meet you all and see the difference you and your councillors are making to residents in West Northamptonshire.
A big thank you to @calummillerld.bsky.social for coming along to talk at the West Northamptonshire @libdems.org.uk AGM this afternoon. We really appreciated it!
November 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A big thank you to @calummillerld.bsky.social for coming along to talk at the West Northamptonshire @libdems.org.uk AGM this afternoon. We really appreciated it!
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This is Keir Starmer’s moment to stand up for Britain and call on Trump to drop his ludicrous lawsuit against the BBC.
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This is Keir Starmer’s moment to stand up for Britain and call on Trump to drop his ludicrous lawsuit against the BBC.
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
The Prime Minister has spent months cosying up to Trump. If he can’t stop him from attacking one of our most precious institutions, what was it all for?
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'Reform has been accused of “walking a fine line” (over potential donations-for-contracts) after the leader of Warwickshire County Council posted a video promoting JCB equipment, following a recent £200,000 donation from the company’s chair, Anthony Bamford'
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/refo...
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/refo...
Reform accused of ‘walking a fine line’ over JCB video after £200,000 Lord Bamford donation
"He needs to be very clear about what his interests are"
leftfootforward.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
'Reform has been accused of “walking a fine line” (over potential donations-for-contracts) after the leader of Warwickshire County Council posted a video promoting JCB equipment, following a recent £200,000 donation from the company’s chair, Anthony Bamford'
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/refo...
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/refo...
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social
@markcunliffe.bsky.social
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social
@markcunliffe.bsky.social
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Absolutely brilliant news. Congratulations 👏🎉 @joshbabarinde.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Absolutely brilliant news. Congratulations 👏🎉 @joshbabarinde.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd... There is no doubt that this edit was wrong and extremely clumsy. However, it doesn't change anything about the full meaning of the report on Panorama. The BBC isn't perfect but if we lose this public broadcaster it will play entirely into the hands of the populists.
Trump threatens $1bn legal action against BBC over 6 January speech edit - live updates
The BBC chair earlier apologises for the
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd... There is no doubt that this edit was wrong and extremely clumsy. However, it doesn't change anything about the full meaning of the report on Panorama. The BBC isn't perfect but if we lose this public broadcaster it will play entirely into the hands of the populists.
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The Lib Dems have told supporters "we are the only party with the conviction to stand up and fight for what we believe in" by still backing proportional representation, "not because it benefits us, but because we think it’s right"
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The Lib Dems have told supporters "we are the only party with the conviction to stand up and fight for what we believe in" by still backing proportional representation, "not because it benefits us, but because we think it’s right"
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
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A big Liberal Democrat welcome to Councillor Tina Valcarcel, who has joined the Liberal Democrats from the Labour Party.
Tina who has represented Stockwell East since 2006 and served as Mayor of Lambeth in 2011/12, said she could no longer support Labour.
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/11/form...
Tina who has represented Stockwell East since 2006 and served as Mayor of Lambeth in 2011/12, said she could no longer support Labour.
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/11/form...
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
A big Liberal Democrat welcome to Councillor Tina Valcarcel, who has joined the Liberal Democrats from the Labour Party.
Tina who has represented Stockwell East since 2006 and served as Mayor of Lambeth in 2011/12, said she could no longer support Labour.
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/11/form...
Tina who has represented Stockwell East since 2006 and served as Mayor of Lambeth in 2011/12, said she could no longer support Labour.
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/11/form...
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With the whole of the political right ganging up on the BBC the only political leader prepared to defend the BBC and pubic service broadcasting is @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, well done him 👏
news.sky.com/story/downfa...
news.sky.com/story/downfa...
So far, only one political leader is prepared to mount an outspoken defence of the BBC
As part of its editorial independence, the appointment of the BBC's next editor-in-chief is meant to be entirely down to its own independent board - and out of the hands of ministers.
news.sky.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 AM
With the whole of the political right ganging up on the BBC the only political leader prepared to defend the BBC and pubic service broadcasting is @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, well done him 👏
news.sky.com/story/downfa...
news.sky.com/story/downfa...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Here's Reform UK showing its true colours - more privatisation and what appears to be more cronyism - now wonder the Turquoise Tory label sticks.
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres
Questions about potential conflict of interest as council’s cabinet member for social care owns private care company
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Here's Reform UK showing its true colours - more privatisation and what appears to be more cronyism - now wonder the Turquoise Tory label sticks.