Michael Butlin
@michaelbutlin.bsky.social
LibDem Cllr South Twickenham 50yr IT experience 20yr Reserve Forces Pro EU Palestine Ukraine Renewable Energy
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It was a privilege to cut the ribbon on South Somerset Community Accessible Transport’s new fleet of community ‘ring-and-ride’ buses on Saturday!
December 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It was a privilege to cut the ribbon on South Somerset Community Accessible Transport’s new fleet of community ‘ring-and-ride’ buses on Saturday!
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This week, I led a debate on the huge disruption caused by plans to close J38 of the M6 at Tebay for 18 months southbound, and then for another 18 months northbound.
I'm glad that the Roads Minister said that National Highways will now be conducting a review into proposals for temporary slip roads.
I'm glad that the Roads Minister said that National Highways will now be conducting a review into proposals for temporary slip roads.
December 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This week, I led a debate on the huge disruption caused by plans to close J38 of the M6 at Tebay for 18 months southbound, and then for another 18 months northbound.
I'm glad that the Roads Minister said that National Highways will now be conducting a review into proposals for temporary slip roads.
I'm glad that the Roads Minister said that National Highways will now be conducting a review into proposals for temporary slip roads.
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I'm shocked to learn of the serious incident on Boase Avenue St Andrews this morning - my thoughts are with the person who was injured.
I know this has shaken the local community but I’m assured that the police are continuing their enquiries.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5385...
I know this has shaken the local community but I’m assured that the police are continuing their enquiries.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5385...
Man stabbed in St Andrews attempted murder as police launch manhunt
The victim has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
www.thecourier.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I'm shocked to learn of the serious incident on Boase Avenue St Andrews this morning - my thoughts are with the person who was injured.
I know this has shaken the local community but I’m assured that the police are continuing their enquiries.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5385...
I know this has shaken the local community but I’m assured that the police are continuing their enquiries.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5385...
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Why is the Prime Minister ignoring his own Chief Economic Advisor, who recommended a Customs Union with the EU to boost growth?
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Why is the Prime Minister ignoring his own Chief Economic Advisor, who recommended a Customs Union with the EU to boost growth?
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
Instead he's choosing to hike taxes in a cost of living crisis.
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👨⚕️ Support for Milngavie Health and Care Centre.👩⚕️
Speaking in the budget debate this week I asked the Government to join me in writing to the Scottish Government to request that they use their increase in funding to support the creation of a health and care centre in mid Dunbartonshire.
Speaking in the budget debate this week I asked the Government to join me in writing to the Scottish Government to request that they use their increase in funding to support the creation of a health and care centre in mid Dunbartonshire.
December 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
👨⚕️ Support for Milngavie Health and Care Centre.👩⚕️
Speaking in the budget debate this week I asked the Government to join me in writing to the Scottish Government to request that they use their increase in funding to support the creation of a health and care centre in mid Dunbartonshire.
Speaking in the budget debate this week I asked the Government to join me in writing to the Scottish Government to request that they use their increase in funding to support the creation of a health and care centre in mid Dunbartonshire.
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Last night, I voted against Labour’s botched budget. It could have been a budget of opportunity for hard working people and small businesses. Instead, it is a budget of tax rises and broken promises.
December 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Last night, I voted against Labour’s botched budget. It could have been a budget of opportunity for hard working people and small businesses. Instead, it is a budget of tax rises and broken promises.
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Though I understand this Government has inherited a difficult economic landscape after a decade of Conservative mismanagement, I cannot overlook the missed opportunities for a fair and growing economy. 🧵
December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Though I understand this Government has inherited a difficult economic landscape after a decade of Conservative mismanagement, I cannot overlook the missed opportunities for a fair and growing economy. 🧵
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The only 'peace' which Russia will accept is one which carves up Ukraine's territory, destroys its sovereignty and turns it into vassal state for Putin to plunder.
We Europeans cannot let that happen.
We Europeans cannot let that happen.
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The only 'peace' which Russia will accept is one which carves up Ukraine's territory, destroys its sovereignty and turns it into vassal state for Putin to plunder.
We Europeans cannot let that happen.
We Europeans cannot let that happen.
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I loved calling in at the Lantern Arts Centre in Raynes Park and hearing about their upcoming production of Rapunzel.
Their commitment to the arts and the community is brilliant to see, not to mention their fabulous wardrobe!
#smallbusinesssaturday2025
Their commitment to the arts and the community is brilliant to see, not to mention their fabulous wardrobe!
#smallbusinesssaturday2025
December 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I loved calling in at the Lantern Arts Centre in Raynes Park and hearing about their upcoming production of Rapunzel.
Their commitment to the arts and the community is brilliant to see, not to mention their fabulous wardrobe!
#smallbusinesssaturday2025
Their commitment to the arts and the community is brilliant to see, not to mention their fabulous wardrobe!
#smallbusinesssaturday2025
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December 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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On Monday, I asked the Minister how he can expect rural businesses to have confidence in a Government which used inaccurate statistics to calculate APR increases and this year’s botched Budget:
December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
On Monday, I asked the Minister how he can expect rural businesses to have confidence in a Government which used inaccurate statistics to calculate APR increases and this year’s botched Budget:
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I am delighted that the Conservative-run council have finally seen sense after initially blocking the community’s aspirations. There is huge support in Paignton to see the Monastery put more heart into the community.
December 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I am delighted that the Conservative-run council have finally seen sense after initially blocking the community’s aspirations. There is huge support in Paignton to see the Monastery put more heart into the community.
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At last week's #PMQs I pushed the PM to say what his plans are to urgently get people home from hospital but are stuck there because of our failing social care system...
...he had no decent answer
...he had no decent answer
The Prime Minister’s reply dodges the crisis facing our hospitals: blocked beds, limited social care, and services overwhelmed.
Reforms in 2026 won’t help patients stuck this winter, action is needed right now.
@AlisonEBennett.bsky.social
Reforms in 2026 won’t help patients stuck this winter, action is needed right now.
@AlisonEBennett.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
At last week's #PMQs I pushed the PM to say what his plans are to urgently get people home from hospital but are stuck there because of our failing social care system...
...he had no decent answer
...he had no decent answer
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A terrible admission of failure this. Why would anyone vote Reform when by their own admission they cannot win? Equally why would Conservatives find this attractive?
FT Exclusive: The Reform UK leader told donors he expects a deal or merger between his party and the Conservatives ahead of the next general election, suggesting he does not believe he can sweep to power alone. on.ft.com/44xlHi0
December 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A terrible admission of failure this. Why would anyone vote Reform when by their own admission they cannot win? Equally why would Conservatives find this attractive?
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An atmospheric evening in London after late votes on the budget including voting against the stealth tax from frozen personal allowance and taking a stance against the family farm tax.
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
An atmospheric evening in London after late votes on the budget including voting against the stealth tax from frozen personal allowance and taking a stance against the family farm tax.
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Ahead of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill returning to the House of Commons, I've written to Secretary of State about the 'grey belt' and what it means for villages. I want housing, but the Labour Gov is failing to provide the same protection to historic villages as it does for historic towns.
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Ahead of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill returning to the House of Commons, I've written to Secretary of State about the 'grey belt' and what it means for villages. I want housing, but the Labour Gov is failing to provide the same protection to historic villages as it does for historic towns.
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Lovely to meet some Twickenham Rainbows and Brownies as part of #UKParliamentWeek. Great to learn about all of the wonderful activities they engage in & take their insightful questions!
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Lovely to meet some Twickenham Rainbows and Brownies as part of #UKParliamentWeek. Great to learn about all of the wonderful activities they engage in & take their insightful questions!
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Small & medium sized businesses in Cheltenham shouldn’t shoulder the burden of national economic failures anymore. Last week’s budget ignored Brexit’s impact & chose to penalise business owners even more. I shared stories of two Cheltenham business owners during my Budget Debate speech yesterday
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December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Small & medium sized businesses in Cheltenham shouldn’t shoulder the burden of national economic failures anymore. Last week’s budget ignored Brexit’s impact & chose to penalise business owners even more. I shared stories of two Cheltenham business owners during my Budget Debate speech yesterday
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Heading out this lunchtime?
Here's the latest radar and satellite imagery to guide your decision on whether to take an umbrella or not 🌂
Here's the latest radar and satellite imagery to guide your decision on whether to take an umbrella or not 🌂
December 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Heading out this lunchtime?
Here's the latest radar and satellite imagery to guide your decision on whether to take an umbrella or not 🌂
Here's the latest radar and satellite imagery to guide your decision on whether to take an umbrella or not 🌂
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DONNIE DOESN'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT DRUG DEATHS
He pardoned Honduras' Juan Orlando Hernandez who was responsible for trafficking 400 tons of cocaine into the United States, while deaths from psychostimulants soared.
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
He pardoned Honduras' Juan Orlando Hernandez who was responsible for trafficking 400 tons of cocaine into the United States, while deaths from psychostimulants soared.
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
December 3, 2025 at 4:55 AM
DONNIE DOESN'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT DRUG DEATHS
He pardoned Honduras' Juan Orlando Hernandez who was responsible for trafficking 400 tons of cocaine into the United States, while deaths from psychostimulants soared.
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
He pardoned Honduras' Juan Orlando Hernandez who was responsible for trafficking 400 tons of cocaine into the United States, while deaths from psychostimulants soared.
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
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The Pentagon just cratered the White House underbussing of Kegbreath’s War Crime.
Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson openly confirmed that the strikes that hit survivors to finish them off were “presidentially directed” and fully backed by SecDef (SecWar?) Pete Hegseth.
Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson openly confirmed that the strikes that hit survivors to finish them off were “presidentially directed” and fully backed by SecDef (SecWar?) Pete Hegseth.
December 3, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The Pentagon just cratered the White House underbussing of Kegbreath’s War Crime.
Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson openly confirmed that the strikes that hit survivors to finish them off were “presidentially directed” and fully backed by SecDef (SecWar?) Pete Hegseth.
Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson openly confirmed that the strikes that hit survivors to finish them off were “presidentially directed” and fully backed by SecDef (SecWar?) Pete Hegseth.
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Meet two heroes of our times.
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Meet two heroes of our times.
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🔥 WATCH — @aoc.bsky.social : “Tennessee is ready to elect @aftynbehn.bsky.social. Miracles can happen… to run in an R+22 seat takes a very special kind of person with a very special kind of guts.” #TN7
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
🔥 WATCH — @aoc.bsky.social : “Tennessee is ready to elect @aftynbehn.bsky.social. Miracles can happen… to run in an R+22 seat takes a very special kind of person with a very special kind of guts.” #TN7
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
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Pete Hegseth's nameplate during today's cabinet meeting featured an unfortunate error.
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
December 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Pete Hegseth's nameplate during today's cabinet meeting featured an unfortunate error.
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
You cannot make this rubbish up
He is a silly little individual
He is a silly little individual
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot “Grok,” which once called itself “MechaHitler,” told people on X Monday it would have no problem wiping out the world’s Jewish population if that was the cost of saving Musk’s brain.
Yikes: Elon Musk’s AI Bot Says It Would Kill Every Jewish Person On Earth To Save Him
www.huffpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
You cannot make this rubbish up
He is a silly little individual
He is a silly little individual