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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

As a lifelong single-slice butterer, I have recently reluctantly come to the realisation that double-buttering is a bit like salted caramel… it’s not ‘normal’ as such, but it is actually better.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Conservatives have effectively committed to even more unsustainable development. Building homes cannot be at the expense of our environment. We should overhaul the planning system to make our communities more sustainable. These plans would do the opposite. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

theguardian.com

Tories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural England

Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Yes. Those people don’t want their local countryside bulldozed.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The motion passed at Green Party Conf' actively undermines a 2-state solution, and does not address the rising threats of Islamophobia and Antisemitism here in the UK. This is a divisive motion that pours fuel on the fire of tensions in the UK, and will leave many British Jews feeling less safe.

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Dr Hannah Fluck @hannahfluck.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This thread explains some helpful facts re historic tree cover. We don't need to perpetuate inaccuracy to justify increasing tree cover now. Current & future environments & needs are different. Better to explain why than keep pretending we can return to some halcyon days to fix the mess we've made.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I’m not looking for an argument. Just saying my experience of what generally happens. Have a nice evening.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

LD polling always goes down between elections (probably because of lack of coverage) then picks up substantially close to the GE when broadcasters are forced to cover us and people like what they hear. Poll numbers have probably declined less this time than normal.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Labour hit their high water mark last time and still came third. Lib Dems hold Mid Sussex to the west and Lewes to the south, which have very similar profiles. It won’t be easy but LDs are the only viable progressive party here. Up to us to make that case, of course.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Haha, it’s a lovely part of the world, you should visit!

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

In East Grinstead & Uckfield we also had no Reform candidate last time. Very winnable for us next time.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This was our result in East Grinstead & Uckfield last time out. As well as no clarity of tactical vote, there was also no Reform candidate. Both of those will be different next time. It’s very winnable for the Lib Dems.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This is a really inadequate Home Office statement in these circumstancds It empathises with this protest as expressing legitimate concerns, singles out violence against police, and simply fails to say "violence threatening asylum seekers, migrants & other minorities is shocking + wrong"

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Paul Pettinger @paulpettinger.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Are you called Ben; do you know a Ben; or have you ever admired one or simply believe they deserve support? If so, the Council of Bens is for you. I accidentally stumbled across the @thecouncilofbens.bsky.social today and found a thoroughly lovely group & excellent ambassadors for Bens everywhere

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

"Drill baby drill' say the Tories while Europe burns. A natural disaster on our doorstep. The climate emergency means every summer will have intense heat leading to devastating fires. It's time to speed up our transition to renewables, not slow it down. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns

Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This is an excellent explanation as to why the government’s proposed changes to the rules on migrant settlement are such a bad idea.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The South has never really recovered from the civil war

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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Which part of UK has outperformed the rest since Brexit? Northern Ireland of course, as it has effectively stayed in the EU’s single market!

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

They’re following Sir Humphrey’s Four Stage Strategy. (But this time it isn’t funny). youtu.be/QYHwgQLvjqs?...

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Yes, Prime Minister - Foreign Office Crisis Management - the four stages

YouTube video by John Doe

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 23/06/2026

10 years on, the very same politicians who caused the Brexit mess say nobody can dare try to fix it. We say enough. It's time for a bold new deal with Europe to make Britain safer, richer and stronger. Watch our new film here ⬇️ youtu.be/ihdhBLT6YYM

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It's time for a bold new deal with Europe.

10 years on, the very same politicians who caused the Brexit mess say nobody can dare try to fix it. We say enough. It's time for a bold new deal with Europe to make Britain safer, richer and…

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Ten years is long enough to know that Brexit was a mistake.

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I signed a motion calling for World Heritage Site designation for English chalk streams, like the Itchen and Meon. It would formally recognise them as sites of outstanding universal value, strengthen protections, and help unlock funding, research and public engagement to support their recovery.

Danny Chambers smiling to camera standing by a part of the Meon River in Hampshire. The river and trees can be seen in the background.

"I've signed a parliamentary motion calling for UNESCO World Heritage Status for chalk streams."

That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally and approximately 85% found in England; notes that these unique rivers support exceptional biodiversity, including Atlantic salmon, water vole, brown trout, southern damselfly and white-clawed crayfish; further notes the internationally significant chalk streams flowing through South Cambridgeshire, including the River Cam, River Rhee, River Granta and Bourn Brook; acknowledges the profound environmental, cultural and scientific importance of these globally rare ecosystems and the growing pressures they face from pollution, over-abstraction, sewage discharges and unsustainable development; welcomes the introduction of the Chalk Streams (UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site) Bill on 25 February 2026; further recognises the tireless work of local communities, conservation organisations and chalk stream groups working to protect these fragile habitats; and calls on the Government to begin the formal process of nominating England’s chalk streams as a serial UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, strengthen planning and environmental protections for chalk streams, tackle over-abstraction and pollution, and ensure that fines levied on water companies for environmental damage are reinvested directly into restoring and protecting these irreplaceable rivers.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

As always, good comms isn’t mainly about how you communicate. It’s about being clear about what you think. Once you’re clear on what you think, the comms bit is easy. But this government has repeatedly failed to do the thinking, so it’s not surprising they fail to communicate.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Sorry if I’ve misunderstood the map, but why isn’t Sussex included?

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 05/05/2026

Liberal Democrats are proud to serve their community. We don’t sow division; we fix potholes and church roofs, and we always sweat the small things.   🔶 Vote Liberal Democrat this Thursday to elect a local champion for your community. 🗳️

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Ed’s been here in Sussex campaigning for the county elections. In both East and West Sussex it’s the Lib Dems who have shown we can beat both the Conservatives and Reform. Come and join us!

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Such judgement

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 03/01/2026

Two social media posts.

The first is from Keir Starmer and reads: “The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.”

Below it is a post from Ed Davey that reads: “This cop out isn’t good enough. Standing up for international law means condemning leaders when they break it, whether that’s Vladimir Putin or Donald Trump.”

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The government must stop looking for excuses, stop asking the councillors beyond their mandate for permission to hold elections, and simply allow the people of Sussex to have their say.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

At a time when trust in politics is already dangerously low, this further corrodes it by treating Sussex voters with contempt. It is simply unacceptable for unpopular Labour and Tory officials to collude in this way to deny the public their democratic right to vote.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The whole process has been a shambles. First, the May 2025 county elections were delayed with a promise of a new Mayor. Then, the government cancelled those Mayoral elections. Now, they are inviting the Sussex Tories to help them finish the job by 'requesting' a further delay to the county elections

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

This is a democratic farce. The government is essentially asking Conservative council leaders if they would like to grant themselves an extra year in power. It is like a teacher asking a student if they’d prefer to skip their exams because they aren’t ready. news.sky.com/story/millio...

news.sky.com

Millions could see county council elections delayed again

The government is expected to argue that the delay is needed because councils need more time to complete a reorganisation process.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

This delay is another example of the govt’s shambolic indecision Sussex is being denied the chance to vote for Lib Dems’ positive vision for the future We’ll keep working for a prosperous, tolerant and green Sussex, starting with the county council elections in May www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

New mayoral elections to be delayed in four areas of England

The new mayoralties in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton will now be contested in 2028.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Both! It’s all of Sussex, including Brighton and Hove. The election is on 7th May.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Thank you! It’s Ben.dempsey@sussexlibdems.org.uk

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

It's Lib Dems or Reform for Sussex Mayor. The choice is clear: I will fight to protect our environment. I'll deliver better public transport, and champion a stronger local economy for everyone. We are the positive alternative. We can win this. Help me win 👇 www.southeastlibdems.org.uk/volunteer

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The Chancellor missed a lot of opportunities to turn the corner in today's budget. Freezing tax thresholds will hurt families already struggling, Sussex businesses should have been backed, and crucially Brexit damage is still being ignored. My reaction to the budget👇

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

GOVERNMENT SAYS SUSSEX WILL HAVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS IN MAY 2026 Elections have already been postponed once, and James MacCleary MP has been pushing to make sure Conservative-run county councils will face voters in May. It’s time for Sussex to have its say, and for a fresh start. Watch James, below

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

If you’re in Ashdown & Conquest division of Hastings, vote for Martin Griffiths tomorrow! #VoteLibDem #Hastings #Sussex

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

The government say there needs to be strong justification for delaying Sussec council elections again. I hope they will tell Sussex Tories that wanting to cling onto power isn’t that. It’s time for elections, it’s time for change in Sussex. Read their reply to my call for votes to go ahead 👇

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Great to be in Brighton today and listen to ideas for supporting businesses here. I want to draw Sussex together and make it a place to do business. Got a business based in Sussex? I'd love to hear how we could support you and grow our economy. Email me at: ben.dempsey@sussexlibdems.org.uk

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

We have to stand up for our British institutions like the BBC. There is a reason people like President Trump and Nigel Farage want to bring the BBC down. That would make it easier for them to spread their misinformation unchallenged.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Shocking to see this plastic pollution at Camber Sands caused by Southern Water. We need stronger enforcement to hold water companies to account for their ongoing pollution of our rivers and seas. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Southern Water sorry after pellets pollute Camber Sands beach

Millions of pellets, thought to have come from the Eastbourne treatment works, have been washed up at Camber Sands.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Sussex is brilliant, and people here deserve a positive plan for what's next. We need a Mayor who gets our communities and will fight hard to make this amazing county even better. Great to listen and chat with residents in Maidenbower (Crawley), Broadbridge Heath, and Horsham this weekend.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Today I’m remembering those who sacrificed themselves for us, those who continue to serve, and all those around the world who continue to be affected by war and conflict. We must always work for peace.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

After two more Lib Dem gains yesterday, it’s an increasingly clear picture… Lib Dems are holding the line against Reform while Conservatives and Labour collapse.

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🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶 @benedictdempsey.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Great to join Jess Brown-Fuller MP in Chichester. She's delivering for West Sussex on fighting to stop sewage dumps, the local hospital, and the cost of living. With five Lib Dem MPs working hard in their communities, we have the positive momentum to stop Reform UK's divisive politics across Sussex

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