Richard Wingfield
@richardwingfield.bsky.social
Chair of the Southwark Liberal Democrats / Campaigner in Herne Hill and Dulwich 🔶
Huge thanks to @hinabokharild.bsky.social for speaking at our @southwarklibdems.bsky.social AGM this evening! Great to hear about the work you're doing at City Hall and thank you for all you're doing to support us here.
Been visiting many London LibDem AGMs this month. Tonight I ended the evening with the @southwarklibdems.bsky.social - what a fabulous turnout.
Thank you to all the amazing councillors, members, activists and candidates who are working incredibly hard in our capital city!
Thank you to all the amazing councillors, members, activists and candidates who are working incredibly hard in our capital city!
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Huge thanks to @hinabokharild.bsky.social for speaking at our @southwarklibdems.bsky.social AGM this evening! Great to hear about the work you're doing at City Hall and thank you for all you're doing to support us here.
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Labour now say that
Brexit is incredibly damaging... But that they definitely don't want to reverse it.
Brexit is incredibly damaging... But that they definitely don't want to reverse it.
She said the Office for Budget Responsibility’s report on Wednesday would conclude that a downgrade of productivity was down to Brexit and to the Conservative’s austerity measures – and would say explicitly that it was not due to the policies of the current government.
November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Labour now say that
Brexit is incredibly damaging... But that they definitely don't want to reverse it.
Brexit is incredibly damaging... But that they definitely don't want to reverse it.
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It's starting to get difficult to keep track of all the Labour councillors who are quitting in London.
In Southwark it's 6% of their councillors in one week.
In Southwark it's 6% of their councillors in one week.
November 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It's starting to get difficult to keep track of all the Labour councillors who are quitting in London.
In Southwark it's 6% of their councillors in one week.
In Southwark it's 6% of their councillors in one week.
Another Southwark Labour councillor resigns. The third this week. Incredible.
Third Labour councillor in a week quits party blaming government’s ‘rightward shift’
Southwark Labour has now lost three councillors in just one week as yet another among its ranks called time on
southwarknews.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Another Southwark Labour councillor resigns. The third this week. Incredible.
There are an estimated 18,000 refugees in Southwark, including Afghans who fled the Taliban and Ukrainians after Russia's invasion.
Many have now built new lives here and enrich our communities.
Under Labour, they could now be deported at a moment's notice. Just appalling.
Many have now built new lives here and enrich our communities.
Under Labour, they could now be deported at a moment's notice. Just appalling.
November 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
There are an estimated 18,000 refugees in Southwark, including Afghans who fled the Taliban and Ukrainians after Russia's invasion.
Many have now built new lives here and enrich our communities.
Under Labour, they could now be deported at a moment's notice. Just appalling.
Many have now built new lives here and enrich our communities.
Under Labour, they could now be deported at a moment's notice. Just appalling.
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Couldn't agree more. And it is shameful that there are Labour activists out there that will justify this out of blind loyalty.
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Couldn't agree more. And it is shameful that there are Labour activists out there that will justify this out of blind loyalty.
This entire spiel could have been from the Conversative Party. What she means is that she'll weaken human rights and modern slavery laws just to look tough, and all to try and win over Reform voters. Absolutely shameful to see this from a Labour government.
BREAKING: “On Monday, I will announce the most significant changes to our asylum system in modern times” says Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood
November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This entire spiel could have been from the Conversative Party. What she means is that she'll weaken human rights and modern slavery laws just to look tough, and all to try and win over Reform voters. Absolutely shameful to see this from a Labour government.
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This Saturday we will be holding an action day in Vauxhall, to welcome our new councillor, Tina Valcarel. Tina is joining the Lambeth Lib Dems from Labour.
Sir Ed Davey will be attending, along with other special guests.
Do join us!
Sir Ed Davey will be attending, along with other special guests.
Do join us!
Vauxhall Action Day - with Ed Davey and Councillor Tina Valcarcel
Join Sir Ed Davey and special guests this Saturday to welcome Councillor Tina Valcarcel to the Lambeth Liberal Democrats and the Vauxhall Team.We will then knock some doors and deliverWe will meet out...
events.libdems.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
This Saturday we will be holding an action day in Vauxhall, to welcome our new councillor, Tina Valcarel. Tina is joining the Lambeth Lib Dems from Labour.
Sir Ed Davey will be attending, along with other special guests.
Do join us!
Sir Ed Davey will be attending, along with other special guests.
Do join us!
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Newly-elected Lib Dem president @joshbabarinde.bsky.social tells me he'll be "the last line of defence against Reform".
The Eastbourne MP plans to "campaign hard" to offer "solutions of hope and optimism that bring our communities together rather than tear them apart".
The Eastbourne MP plans to "campaign hard" to offer "solutions of hope and optimism that bring our communities together rather than tear them apart".
November 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Newly-elected Lib Dem president @joshbabarinde.bsky.social tells me he'll be "the last line of defence against Reform".
The Eastbourne MP plans to "campaign hard" to offer "solutions of hope and optimism that bring our communities together rather than tear them apart".
The Eastbourne MP plans to "campaign hard" to offer "solutions of hope and optimism that bring our communities together rather than tear them apart".
Southwark faces huge challenges - a housing crisis, rising crime, people struggling to make ends meet. Instead of focusing on these problems, Southwark Labour is racked with factionalism and infighting, with two more of their councillors now jumping ship. Southwark deserves far better than this.🥀
Two suspended Labour councillors quit party claiming ‘independent or dissenting voices are crushed’
Two suspended Labour councillors have announced their resignations and will now sit as independents, hitting out at their former party
southwarknews.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Southwark faces huge challenges - a housing crisis, rising crime, people struggling to make ends meet. Instead of focusing on these problems, Southwark Labour is racked with factionalism and infighting, with two more of their councillors now jumping ship. Southwark deserves far better than this.🥀
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Hospitality is on its knees.
A 5% VAT cut would give our economy and our high streets the lifeline they need.
A 5% VAT cut would give our economy and our high streets the lifeline they need.
November 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Hospitality is on its knees.
A 5% VAT cut would give our economy and our high streets the lifeline they need.
A 5% VAT cut would give our economy and our high streets the lifeline they need.
Fantastic result! @joshbabarinde.bsky.social is an absolute star, and I know will help the Lib Dems reach even more people, and achieve more success as a party, especially in Labour-facing areas. The @southwarklibdems.bsky.social are really looking forward to working with you, Josh. Congratulations!
Congratulations to @JoshBabarinde.bsky.social - newly elected President of the Liberal Democrats.
November 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Fantastic result! @joshbabarinde.bsky.social is an absolute star, and I know will help the Lib Dems reach even more people, and achieve more success as a party, especially in Labour-facing areas. The @southwarklibdems.bsky.social are really looking forward to working with you, Josh. Congratulations!
Welcome, Tina! Across the country, we're seeing so many people disillusioned with Labour as they abandoned their values. So glad to see them finding a new home with the Liberal Democrats. 🧡
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 10:20 PM
Welcome, Tina! Across the country, we're seeing so many people disillusioned with Labour as they abandoned their values. So glad to see them finding a new home with the Liberal Democrats. 🧡
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These days Jerry is a reluctant Lib Dem and Margo has two police cautions from her FBPE activism.
November 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
These days Jerry is a reluctant Lib Dem and Margo has two police cautions from her FBPE activism.
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De grootste D66 uitslag ooit én dat hebben we gevierd! Wat een avond.
We wachten in spanning op de definitieve uitslag, maar één ding weten we zeker: wij willen onze positieve missie voortzetten en het beste in elkaar naar boven halen voor álle Nederlanders!
We wachten in spanning op de definitieve uitslag, maar één ding weten we zeker: wij willen onze positieve missie voortzetten en het beste in elkaar naar boven halen voor álle Nederlanders!
October 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
De grootste D66 uitslag ooit én dat hebben we gevierd! Wat een avond.
We wachten in spanning op de definitieve uitslag, maar één ding weten we zeker: wij willen onze positieve missie voortzetten en het beste in elkaar naar boven halen voor álle Nederlanders!
We wachten in spanning op de definitieve uitslag, maar één ding weten we zeker: wij willen onze positieve missie voortzetten en het beste in elkaar naar boven halen voor álle Nederlanders!
Fantastic result! Congrats to Sam and the team at Bromsgrove! Another result showing that across the country it's the the Lib Dems taking the fight to Reform, and the only party that's winning against them! 🔶
Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Fantastic result! Congrats to Sam and the team at Bromsgrove! Another result showing that across the country it's the the Lib Dems taking the fight to Reform, and the only party that's winning against them! 🔶
These changes were a mistake. Thank you to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social, @pruebray.bsky.social, @libdemwomen.bsky.social, @pluslibdems.bsky.social and everyone else who raised the alarm. We must do everything we can to support our trans and non-binary colleagues.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lib Dem members criticise ‘trans-exclusionary’ rule change for party elections
Rules on quotas to ensure fair representation of women changed on legal advice in light of supreme court ruling
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:42 AM
These changes were a mistake. Thank you to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social, @pruebray.bsky.social, @libdemwomen.bsky.social, @pluslibdems.bsky.social and everyone else who raised the alarm. We must do everything we can to support our trans and non-binary colleagues.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Whilst the Conservatives are wandering around Dulwich for a stunt, will they knock on some doors to aologise for proposing to deport hundreds of thousands of people?
October 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Whilst the Conservatives are wandering around Dulwich for a stunt, will they knock on some doors to aologise for proposing to deport hundreds of thousands of people?
Also his cap says West Dulwich which is miles away...
In other news, Kevin Hollinrake, the Tory party chair, is in Dulwich. Sadly for him – I know the area fairly well – he's currently a good 30-minute walk from Rachel Reeves' family home.
October 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Also his cap says West Dulwich which is miles away...
So fantastic to see @robjetten.bsky.social and our sister party @d66.nl leading the polls in the Netherlands this evening! Incredible result and it shows that progressive, liberal parties can beat the populist right. Gefeliciteerd!
Netherlands, 9:00 PM Ipsos-I&O exit poll:
Seat projection national parliament
D66-RE: 27 (+18)
PVV-PfE: 25 (-12)
VVD-RE: 23 (-1)
GL/PvdA-G/EFA|S&D: 20 (-5)
CDA-EPP: 19 (+14)
JA21~ECR: 9 (+8)
FvD-ESN: 6 (+3)
BBB-EPP: 4 (-3)
...
+/- vs. Last election result
➤ europeelects.eu/netherlands
Seat projection national parliament
D66-RE: 27 (+18)
PVV-PfE: 25 (-12)
VVD-RE: 23 (-1)
GL/PvdA-G/EFA|S&D: 20 (-5)
CDA-EPP: 19 (+14)
JA21~ECR: 9 (+8)
FvD-ESN: 6 (+3)
BBB-EPP: 4 (-3)
...
+/- vs. Last election result
➤ europeelects.eu/netherlands
October 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
So fantastic to see @robjetten.bsky.social and our sister party @d66.nl leading the polls in the Netherlands this evening! Incredible result and it shows that progressive, liberal parties can beat the populist right. Gefeliciteerd!
Thank you Vicki and all of our Lib Dem MPs who voted against this cruel proposal from Reform UK. The Lib Dems' unwavering commitment to human rights and civil liberties was one of the main reasons I joined the party, and I'm proud that we continue to lead the defence of the ECHR.
We’ve just defeated Nigel Farage’s attempt to tear up people’s rights by taking the UK out of the ECHR.
The Liberal Democrats will always defend the freedoms and liberal values that define our country.
The Liberal Democrats will always defend the freedoms and liberal values that define our country.
October 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Thank you Vicki and all of our Lib Dem MPs who voted against this cruel proposal from Reform UK. The Lib Dems' unwavering commitment to human rights and civil liberties was one of the main reasons I joined the party, and I'm proud that we continue to lead the defence of the ECHR.
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If racism has no place in his party, then Nigel Farage should prove it by withdrawing the whip from Sarah Pochin immediately.
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If racism has no place in his party, then Nigel Farage should prove it by withdrawing the whip from Sarah Pochin immediately.
That Reform could win a majority (even a bare one) on just 27% of the vote shows that how broken our voting system is. It's intolerable that Labour still refuse to introduce proportional representation, and it could now be their downfall. 🥀
My Seat Projection [usual 'it's just one poll' caveat]:
RFM: 324 (+319)
LDM: 88 (+16)
LAB: 74 (-337)
SNP: 46 (+37)
GRN: 42 (+38)
CON: 38 (-83)
PLC: 7 (+3)
Others: 12 (+7)
RFM: 324 (+319)
LDM: 88 (+16)
LAB: 74 (-337)
SNP: 46 (+37)
GRN: 42 (+38)
CON: 38 (-83)
PLC: 7 (+3)
Others: 12 (+7)
October 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
That Reform could win a majority (even a bare one) on just 27% of the vote shows that how broken our voting system is. It's intolerable that Labour still refuse to introduce proportional representation, and it could now be their downfall. 🥀
Oh no! One of my absolute favourite shows. I've learned so much about film, music, and how to appreciate a score from @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social, so thank you! (The entire episode dedicated to Bond villains a personal favourite).
It's my last BBC Radio 3 Sound of Cinema tomorrow, and I will be saying a proper goodbye. So tomorrow's show is an argument for the intellectual depth and richness of the film music, and how it should never be treated like wallpaper. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 3 - Sound of Cinema, A place for ideas
Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Oh no! One of my absolute favourite shows. I've learned so much about film, music, and how to appreciate a score from @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social, so thank you! (The entire episode dedicated to Bond villains a personal favourite).
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Science will tell you that the best Friday morning rituals involve exercise, meditation or journaling.
Of late I'm getting all the dopamine I need for the day by celebrating Lib Dem by-election wins.
Thurs 23/10:
🔶 4 (+3)
🌳 1 (-1)
🌹 1 (-1)
➡️ 1 (+1)
I await the appropriate media coverage...
Of late I'm getting all the dopamine I need for the day by celebrating Lib Dem by-election wins.
Thurs 23/10:
🔶 4 (+3)
🌳 1 (-1)
🌹 1 (-1)
➡️ 1 (+1)
I await the appropriate media coverage...
October 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Science will tell you that the best Friday morning rituals involve exercise, meditation or journaling.
Of late I'm getting all the dopamine I need for the day by celebrating Lib Dem by-election wins.
Thurs 23/10:
🔶 4 (+3)
🌳 1 (-1)
🌹 1 (-1)
➡️ 1 (+1)
I await the appropriate media coverage...
Of late I'm getting all the dopamine I need for the day by celebrating Lib Dem by-election wins.
Thurs 23/10:
🔶 4 (+3)
🌳 1 (-1)
🌹 1 (-1)
➡️ 1 (+1)
I await the appropriate media coverage...