Sign in

Caron Lindsay

@caronmlindsay.bsky.social
1.2K followers 916 following 741 posts

Editor, @libdemvoice.org, feminist, LGBT+ ally, servant to two spaniels, she/her. Rosemarkie Beach is my happy place.

PostsRepliesMedia
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Another day, another @scotrailtrains.bsky.social failure. Their abysmal app signed me out and I didn’t have time to go through the tortuous process of resetting it. Bought ticket from machine which wouldn’t go through the ticket machine and missed my train and am stuck here for another 30 mins
010
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
First reaction: Burnham’s speech was brilliant. Haven’t had goosebumps like that since the Obama years. I think the triple lock gping in these circumstances is probably fair. Lots for Lib Dems to work with and modify Labour’s one size fits all instincts. And electoral reform! Yay!!!!!
331
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
🦇💀 Rigg-or Mortis 💀🦇 @rigg.lgbt · 25/09/2026
You know who's great? Honorary president of @pluslibdems.bsky.social and all round good egg @cajardinemp.bsky.social ! Which is why she's going to be my keynote speaker at #YLDconf Some fella called @eddavey.libdems.org.uk is going to be there as well...
yorkshirelibdems.org.uk
Regional Conference 2026 - Yorkshire Liberal Democrats
184
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Also 13 minutes in I realised I had a no hoper in our sweepstake. #gbbo
000
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
How the hell did they get away with THAT introduction of Nigella #gbbo?
000
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
So these scary Lib Dem trans activists, what are they like rhen? www.libdemvoice.org/what-does-a-...
libdemvoice.org
What does a Lib Dem
Yesterday afternoon, Lib Dem Conference passed a motion calling for the EHRC's Code of Practice to be withdrawn and for work to be done on a cross party basis to work out what changes in the law were ...
2115
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Rebecca Jones and Lucas North quoted in this Guardian article on #ldconf trans rights debate www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
Lib Dems reject ‘discriminatory and unworkable’ EHRC guidance on transgender people
Motion passed at party conference calls for new approach to implementing ruling that legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex only
0105
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The motion calling for a rethink of equality law so that everyone can live in dignity and safety matters deeply to all liberals. While trans people are most profoundly affected most of us know the dangers of standing by while marginalised peoole are picked on by the state and the media. #ldconf
0105
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
Rob Blackie @robblackie.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I'm proud that the #ldconf has voted to protect transgender rights, and specifically to get a workable policy that doesn't lead to discrimination.
2366
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I wish @libdemwomen.bsky.social chair @libdemdonna.bsky.social had been called to reiterate that the official organisation representing women in the party fully supports the motion. She is quoted in today's Telegraph - details in thread #ldconf
1123
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
Richard Flowers @richarddominic.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Let’s be clear here. Anyone saying we should throw trans rights under the bus in order to protect *their* rights from Nigel Farrage is *not* a Liberal. They are a coward.
1345
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Well, @rigg.lgbt gave the best summation I have ever heard. Debunked all the misinformation and called out the misgendering we heard from the two anti-trans speakers. As someone said, we need more gobby northern women telling it like it is. #ldconf
1274
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What an incredibly moving speech by Rebecca Jones "I am tired of being an attack ad. I just want to live my life in peace. " We have to make it possible for her to live her life in quiet dignity, as she deserves. #ldconf
0379
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
libdemvoice.org @libdemvoice.org · 20/09/2026
Did you miss the debate on temporary accommodation? @caronmlindsay.bsky.social has news on two contributions… www.libdemvoice.org/how-lib-dem-...
libdemvoice.org
How Lib Dem Councillors get things done on temporary accommodation
Paul Walter wrote about the Temporary accommodation debate in his diary earlier It was a great and sobering debate. I just wanted to highlight two things that Lib Dems have done. Prue Bray spoke about...
011
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Much more excited about the new #strictly than I had been. New presenting team works well and I was surorised by Josh Widdecombe who seemed really enthusiastic about it all. Some really fab pairings. Poor Lauren though.
061
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I usually avoid the #ldconf rally because it is often a bit cringey. However, tonight, this is liberalism wearing its heart on its sleeve. Lib Dem councillors and candidates saying why they are Lib Dems and what they want to do. Anton Georgiou from Brent making me cry on need to support refugees.
071
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Being on the committee that runs #ldconf is hard work and Jennie does it brilliantly.
160
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
🦇💀 Rigg-or Mortis 💀🦇 @rigg.lgbt · 19/09/2026
Of course once federal #LDConf is over, the lib dem fun never stops: Next up for me is Yorkshire Conference, in Hull, on Halloween, with awesome Keynote Speaker @cajardinemp.bsky.social 🖤 Regional chair @hannahk-ld.bsky.social has even given me permission to goth it up a bit for Halloween 😁🖤🦇🕸
042
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
While my #ldconf family are basking in 20 degrees and temperate weather in Brighton, it's a different story at home in Scotland. Much colder and blowing a gale. Very Autumnal so pot of lentil soup bubbling away on the hob.
120
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Please send me happy and busy #ldconf photos to make me smile and put on @libdemvoice.org
011
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Listening to @nickdacosta.bsky.social chair the maternity debate. His voice is always very comforting. Though he needs to remember it's @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social not Jess Fuller-Brown! #ldconf
110
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
Lady Weathergirl @ladyweathergirl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Shocking stats about UK Maternity Services. Did you have any idea? #Maternity #LDConf
222
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I recently completed a survey asking "is politics working?" and these are the results. Apparently people from all parties agree - no it isn't! We need to fix politics before we can fix the country. Read more here - and sign the petition calling for a fair voting system! www.lder.org/fix-politics...
lder.org
Is Politics working? - Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform
010
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If you are at #LDConf and want to know more about what the Lib Dem Group in the House of Lords have been doing and want to ask us questions please come along 👇
075
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Very interesting debate on rural education - staggering that the Government has removed funding for councils to deliver services in rural areas. Interesting proposition on lengthening the school day so that pupils can take part in after school activities without having to worry about getting home.
000
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Already spending much more time listening to debates than I would normally do at #ldconf - usually I'm flitting about the place to meetings or looking after the @pluslibdems.bsky.social or @libdemwomen.bsky.social stalls. Very much missing the chats with people.
161
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Thanks to the @conference.libdems.org.uk team, I have an online voting code so I have just used it to vote for the motion on improving temporary accommodation and its two amendments from @libdemwomen.bsky.social and @ldcre.bsky.social #ldconf
031
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Really proud to hear @pruebray.bsky.social talk about the good quality temporary accommodation and supported accommodation that the @libdems.org.uk Council in Wokingham. "We are determined to provide a decent safe home for all our children" #ldconf
053
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
Alisdair Calder McGregor @acmcgregor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#LDConf delegates: You have until 4pm to vote in the Emergency Motions ballot Please support the @pluslibdems.bsky.social Emergency Motion "Stop the attack on trans lives"
12015
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Really missing seeing my @libdems.org.uk family at #ldconf. Wondering if @rigg.lgbt has had a hand in the gorgeous set design. Though there would probably have been more purple and bats if she had to be fair.
130
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
libdemvoice.org @libdemvoice.org · 02/09/2026
A bheil Gàidhlig agaibh? @caronmlindsay.bsky.social does, having studied it in recent years. So, if you do, or would like to, read this… www.libdemvoice.org/welcome-to-l...
libdemvoice.org
Welcome to Lib Dem Friends of Gaelic Language and Culture
A bheil Gàidhlig agaibh? Do you speak Gaelic?  Would you like to learn? Are you interested in Gaelic language and culture? If so, read on. Four years ago, I started learning Gaelic on Duolingo after m...
002
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
libdemvoice.org @libdemvoice.org · 02/09/2026
Our Editor-in-Chief, @caronmlindsay.bsky.social, reports on the Party’s call for action on “smart spectacles”… www.libdemvoice.org/lib-dems-cal...
libdemvoice.org
Lib Dems call for action on smart spectacles – some constructive feedback
Whenever a new piece of technology comes out, I always think about how it might be used to assault and abuse women and girls. It’s sad that I have to, but that’s the world we live in. Air tags – brill...
022
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Happy 20th Birthday to us! Lib Dem Voice has seen us through 5 General Elections,6 leaders, 3 European elections, 5 Scottish and Welsh elections and we are on our 9th Prime Minister. It’s been a rollercoaster!
0133
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Just been to see Mark Watson at #edfrimge. Had never heard of him before #edbookfest last year when I was looking for something to do before Vince Cable & didn’t know he was on Taskmaster. Have since watched his series and today’s show was brilliant.
010
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Superb piece by Roz Savage MP on @libdemvoice.org on what liberalism should mean: www.libdemvoice.org/roz-savage-m...
libdemvoice.org
Roz Savage MP writes: Liberalism is having a Moment. But does it have a future?
Liberalism seems to be going through an identity crisis. Within a few months, three very different thinkers have published books asking the same question: what has happened to Liberalism, and what wou...
184
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A big thank you to Count Binface for taking on Farage with humour. He would be a national hero anyway but when you think he has done it in almost 40 degree heat with a bin on his head, it is quite some feat.
0114
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
My review of @iaindale.bsky.social’s chat with Nicola Sturgeon yesterday www.libdemvoice.org/nicola-sturg...
libdemvoice.org
Nicola Sturgeon talks to Iain Dale at the Edinburgh Festival
It’s that time of year again when Edinburgh transforms into one of the most exciting and occasionally bizarre places on earth. You can be casually walking down the street and see people dressed up as ...
110
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Waiting to see @iaindale.bsky.social talk to Nicola Sturgeon. I may disagree with her on a few issues but I have always had a lot of time for her. I hope she finds fulfilment and happiness in what she does next.
000
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Valtos were fab tonight. Reminded me of this article of mine from 2024 which featured their piece Liberate which had the voice of our much missed Charles Kennedy. www.libdemvoice.org/thinking-of-...
libdemvoice.org
Thinking of Charles Kennedy on what would have been his 65th birthday
The last week in November is, for me at least, packed with signifiant anniversaries and birthdays. Doctor Who and occasional Lib Dem Voice contributor Stephen Harte (come to think of it has anyone act...
120
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Watching the Commonwealth Games Opening ceremony on BBC Alba. The channel will have the action every evening free to air. Lovely ceremony, masterminded by a team of brilliant women. #commonwealthganes2026
361
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
Wendy Chamberlain MP @wendychambld.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
On BBC Radio Scotland, we discussed the welfare bill. Cutting benefits is not the answer. We need to address the challenges in our health and social care systems and ensure people receive the support they deserve.
053
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I mean I don’t expect to agree with everything Burnham does but I respect anyone who stands on the steps of Downing Street and says they are going to end rough sleeping. That is a sign of a heart in the right place.
021
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
There seem to be lots of stories along the lines of “Andy Burnham has been PM for a whole 48 hours and it’s a disgrace that he hasn’t solved the world’s problems yet.” Silly season is going to be even less edifying than usual..
020
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
When your Mummy is too busy dojng Lib Dem stuff to feed you….
Hungry dog looks pleasingly at Mummy tp get off laptop and feed her
130
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
All I can hear right now is snoring dog and birdsong. It's bliss. Though I had to get up at 7 to take the dogs out for a walk as even here it is going to be too hot for the rest of the day. The Highlands is being as restorative as ever.
View from my bedroom window on holiday in the HighlandsFor me the best place in the world - Rosemarkie Beach
140
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
Rebecca Jones 🔶🇪🇺 @rebeccajones03.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I love how first past the post delivers such stable governments. This'll now mean 7 prime ministers in 10 years. So stable!
02111
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
Richard Gadsden @po8crg.gadsden.online · 22/06/2026
Most cats have nine lives; Larry has nine PMs.
041
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
Christine Jardine @cajardinemp.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
As the world becomes more divisive, parliament and politics needs to be less so. My thoughts in today's @scotsman.com
scotsman.com
The electorate is tired not of a particular party but of how all those parties do politics
We all need to listen
094
Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
This is what the sky in the north of Scotland looks like at 10:30 on the Summer solstice. Lovely to be here and the weather looks like it is going to be amazing today.
View of countryside from holiday cottage, still bright at 10:30 pm.
110
Reposted by Caron Lindsay
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
My tip for committing in extreme heat is to two thirds fill a water bottle and leave it in the freezer over night and recharge in a work fridge during the day. Holding it against your wrists makes a very effective heat exchange.
032