Richard Wingfield
@richardwingfield.bsky.social
Chair of the Southwark Liberal Democrats / Campaigner in Herne Hill and Dulwich 🔶
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.
The Explanatory Memorandum to the revocation regulations say that it's down to the complexity of the IT project involved and "technical issues", i.e. a delay to the requirement coming into force rather than a change in policy. Bodes well for digital ID...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/10...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/10...
October 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The Explanatory Memorandum to the revocation regulations say that it's down to the complexity of the IT project involved and "technical issues", i.e. a delay to the requirement coming into force rather than a change in policy. Bodes well for digital ID...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/10...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/10...
Some new member from Kingston, I think, now talking. One to watch out for.
October 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Some new member from Kingston, I think, now talking. One to watch out for.
Great to have such a strong team from @southwarklibdems.bsky.social at London Lib Dem Conference today, and proud to be hosting it here in Southwark.
We're here to raise awareness of Labour's unfair funding cuts to local government in London, and the urgent need for more investment in policing.
We're here to raise awareness of Labour's unfair funding cuts to local government in London, and the urgent need for more investment in policing.
October 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Great to have such a strong team from @southwarklibdems.bsky.social at London Lib Dem Conference today, and proud to be hosting it here in Southwark.
We're here to raise awareness of Labour's unfair funding cuts to local government in London, and the urgent need for more investment in policing.
We're here to raise awareness of Labour's unfair funding cuts to local government in London, and the urgent need for more investment in policing.
Brilliant day with the @southwarklibdems.bsky.social talking to people across London Bridge, Bermondsey and Chaucer. Thanks for everyone who took the time to speak to us!
No love for Labour here, and great to speak to so many former Labour voters now coming over to the Lib Dems! 🔶🔶
No love for Labour here, and great to speak to so many former Labour voters now coming over to the Lib Dems! 🔶🔶
September 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Brilliant day with the @southwarklibdems.bsky.social talking to people across London Bridge, Bermondsey and Chaucer. Thanks for everyone who took the time to speak to us!
No love for Labour here, and great to speak to so many former Labour voters now coming over to the Lib Dems! 🔶🔶
No love for Labour here, and great to speak to so many former Labour voters now coming over to the Lib Dems! 🔶🔶
Fantastic end to #LDConf with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk's speech.
In the absence of either the Tories or Labour standing up to Farage and Reform, it falls to the Lib Dems to stand up for our British values here and abroad. Decency, kindness, tolerance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. 🔶
In the absence of either the Tories or Labour standing up to Farage and Reform, it falls to the Lib Dems to stand up for our British values here and abroad. Decency, kindness, tolerance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. 🔶
September 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Fantastic end to #LDConf with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk's speech.
In the absence of either the Tories or Labour standing up to Farage and Reform, it falls to the Lib Dems to stand up for our British values here and abroad. Decency, kindness, tolerance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. 🔶
In the absence of either the Tories or Labour standing up to Farage and Reform, it falls to the Lib Dems to stand up for our British values here and abroad. Decency, kindness, tolerance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. 🔶
Really interesting to hear Nick Clegg at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk event at Lib Dem Conference.
Calling out the outrageous efforts of Musk to interfere with our domestic affairs, the dangers of the Trump Administration, and the need for the UK to wean off its reliance on US tech.
Calling out the outrageous efforts of Musk to interfere with our domestic affairs, the dangers of the Trump Administration, and the need for the UK to wean off its reliance on US tech.
September 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Really interesting to hear Nick Clegg at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk event at Lib Dem Conference.
Calling out the outrageous efforts of Musk to interfere with our domestic affairs, the dangers of the Trump Administration, and the need for the UK to wean off its reliance on US tech.
Calling out the outrageous efforts of Musk to interfere with our domestic affairs, the dangers of the Trump Administration, and the need for the UK to wean off its reliance on US tech.
Fab to be at Lib Dem Conference with such a great group from @southwarklibdems.bsky.social! Always great to catch up with friends across the UK, and real excitement as we look towards the local elections in May 2026! 🔶🔶🔶
September 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Fab to be at Lib Dem Conference with such a great group from @southwarklibdems.bsky.social! Always great to catch up with friends across the UK, and real excitement as we look towards the local elections in May 2026! 🔶🔶🔶
S. 2(1) of the Ministerial and other Salaries Act says that "the Opposition" is the party with "the greatest numerical strength" in opposition to the government "for the time being". I'd read that as meaning it can change during the course of a Parliament.
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/27
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/27
September 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
S. 2(1) of the Ministerial and other Salaries Act says that "the Opposition" is the party with "the greatest numerical strength" in opposition to the government "for the time being". I'd read that as meaning it can change during the course of a Parliament.
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/27
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/27
A huge thank you to everyone from Team Southwark who came out in Dulwich Village today!
Huge unhappiness with Labour, and really great to see so much support for us on the doorstep. 🔶🔶🔶
Huge unhappiness with Labour, and really great to see so much support for us on the doorstep. 🔶🔶🔶
September 13, 2025 at 11:51 AM
A huge thank you to everyone from Team Southwark who came out in Dulwich Village today!
Huge unhappiness with Labour, and really great to see so much support for us on the doorstep. 🔶🔶🔶
Huge unhappiness with Labour, and really great to see so much support for us on the doorstep. 🔶🔶🔶
Though she is right about this. I'll give her that.
September 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Though she is right about this. I'll give her that.
Great to be out supporting Janet Grauberg this evening! Looking forward to seeing her elected at the West Hampstead by election! 🔶🔶🔶
July 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Great to be out supporting Janet Grauberg this evening! Looking forward to seeing her elected at the West Hampstead by election! 🔶🔶🔶
Also, just because I am a bit of fanboy...
July 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Also, just because I am a bit of fanboy...
Fab afternoon with @rachelbentleyld.bsky.social at the Dulwich Beer Festival today (though I confess I was more focused on the ciders...) 🍻
May 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Fab afternoon with @rachelbentleyld.bsky.social at the Dulwich Beer Festival today (though I confess I was more focused on the ciders...) 🍻
Wonderful to be able to celebrate @carolinepidgeon.bsky.social being granted Freedom of the Borough of Southwark this morning! She's done so much for our community. Congratulations Caroline!
May 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Wonderful to be able to celebrate @carolinepidgeon.bsky.social being granted Freedom of the Borough of Southwark this morning! She's done so much for our community. Congratulations Caroline!
You love to see it! 🔶
May 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
You love to see it! 🔶
Out with the @southwarklibdems.bsky.social team in London Bridge today. If only we could have weather like this every weekend! 😎
April 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Out with the @southwarklibdems.bsky.social team in London Bridge today. If only we could have weather like this every weekend! 😎
March 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Great morning with the @southwarklibdems.bsky.social out in Borough and Bankside talking to the local community. 🔶
Huge frustration on the door with Labour. Cuts to the winter fuel shortage allowance and cruelty towards those on benefits coming up regularly. 🥀
Huge frustration on the door with Labour. Cuts to the winter fuel shortage allowance and cruelty towards those on benefits coming up regularly. 🥀
March 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Great morning with the @southwarklibdems.bsky.social out in Borough and Bankside talking to the local community. 🔶
Huge frustration on the door with Labour. Cuts to the winter fuel shortage allowance and cruelty towards those on benefits coming up regularly. 🥀
Huge frustration on the door with Labour. Cuts to the winter fuel shortage allowance and cruelty towards those on benefits coming up regularly. 🥀
Thankfully, Lib Dem MPs like @victoria-collins.bsky.social, Lisa Smart, @tomgordonld.bsky.social and @martinwrigley.bsky.social are holding the government to account. Also, a shout out also to @openrightsgroup.bsky.social and Big Brother Watch for their continued campaigning to defend encryption.
February 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Thankfully, Lib Dem MPs like @victoria-collins.bsky.social, Lisa Smart, @tomgordonld.bsky.social and @martinwrigley.bsky.social are holding the government to account. Also, a shout out also to @openrightsgroup.bsky.social and Big Brother Watch for their continued campaigning to defend encryption.
January 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
And so brilliant to see @lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social win a Lifetime Achievement Award for her role in legalising same-sex marriage. Very well deserved!
December 3, 2024 at 10:21 PM
And so brilliant to see @lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social win a Lifetime Achievement Award for her role in legalising same-sex marriage. Very well deserved!
Congratulations to @alexfarrow.bsky.social and the team at Kaleidoscope Trust for the fantastic "Year of Impact" event this evening.
So much to celebrate, but a powerful reminder of how much more work is needed to ensure a world that is free, safe and equal for all LGBT+ people. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
So much to celebrate, but a powerful reminder of how much more work is needed to ensure a world that is free, safe and equal for all LGBT+ people. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
December 3, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Congratulations to @alexfarrow.bsky.social and the team at Kaleidoscope Trust for the fantastic "Year of Impact" event this evening.
So much to celebrate, but a powerful reminder of how much more work is needed to ensure a world that is free, safe and equal for all LGBT+ people. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
So much to celebrate, but a powerful reminder of how much more work is needed to ensure a world that is free, safe and equal for all LGBT+ people. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
A very close vote but, by 138 votes to 136, MPs have voted to introduce Sarah Olney's Bill which would amend the electoral system to proportional representation, a longstanding Liberal Democrat policy. FPTP is no longer fit for purpose and the move to PR cannot come soon enough.
December 3, 2024 at 3:46 PM
A very close vote but, by 138 votes to 136, MPs have voted to introduce Sarah Olney's Bill which would amend the electoral system to proportional representation, a longstanding Liberal Democrat policy. FPTP is no longer fit for purpose and the move to PR cannot come soon enough.
Some Fun Friday Facts!
1. Khomeini died in 1989, 13 years before the ICC was established. 🤦🏼♂️
2. The ICC issued an arrest warrant against Putin last year. 🤦🏼♂️
3. Robert Jenrick is an embarrassment and the fact that he is Shadow Secretary of State for Justice is literally incredible.
1. Khomeini died in 1989, 13 years before the ICC was established. 🤦🏼♂️
2. The ICC issued an arrest warrant against Putin last year. 🤦🏼♂️
3. Robert Jenrick is an embarrassment and the fact that he is Shadow Secretary of State for Justice is literally incredible.
November 22, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Some Fun Friday Facts!
1. Khomeini died in 1989, 13 years before the ICC was established. 🤦🏼♂️
2. The ICC issued an arrest warrant against Putin last year. 🤦🏼♂️
3. Robert Jenrick is an embarrassment and the fact that he is Shadow Secretary of State for Justice is literally incredible.
1. Khomeini died in 1989, 13 years before the ICC was established. 🤦🏼♂️
2. The ICC issued an arrest warrant against Putin last year. 🤦🏼♂️
3. Robert Jenrick is an embarrassment and the fact that he is Shadow Secretary of State for Justice is literally incredible.