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Vikki Slade MP @vikkislademp.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

It's fantastic news to hear about the government's U-turn on the Winter Fuel Allowance. Yesterday, I asked the Minister what support is being provided for those who rely on oil and liquefied gas particularly for residents in park homes and rural areas.

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Stephen Gosling @gurugosling.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

It’s difficult to know if we’re ignored, under the radar or if perhaps the commentariat are just so busy asking each other what the weather is that they forget to look out of the window!

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

The magical disappearing Ed Davey, courtesy of The Observer & @opiniumresearch.bsky.social Poll asks people if they trust various politicians on the economy. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk comes out with best net score, 16 points better than next best. See if you can spot what's missing from write-up:

No single party leader is now trusted on the economy, Opinium found. However, Starmer (-32%) and Reeves (-38%) are the most distrusted, with the Reform leader, Nigel Farage, the Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, and shadow chancellor, Mel Stride, all rated similarly on -22%, -23% and -24% respectively.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 12/03/2025

Today I pressed the Prime Minister to rule out cuts to disability benefits for those who simply cannot work. Worryingly, he chose not to answer. Disabled people and those who care for them deserve our support and they deserve clarity from this government.

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Kier Starmer to REFUSES to rule out cuts to disability benefits for those who can't work | PMQs

Ed Davey pressed the Prime Minister to rule out cuts to disability benefits for those who simply cannot work. Worryingly, he chose not to answer. Disabled pe...

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Catherine Bearder @cbearder.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I’m helping IFAW find the next winners of their Animal Action Awards! Do you know a worthy contender making a difference for animals, people, and the planet? Nominate them here: bit.ly/IFAWAAA25

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I can't stand bullies. President Zelensky is now trying to stand up against two of them. We should have his back. #SlavaUkraïni

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Andrej Plenković Prime Minister of Croatia 👏

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Yesterday YouGov gave Lib Dems highest rating since Nov 2019. Today More in Common gives Lib Dems highest rating since they started polling. Which technically means it is true to say: BEST LIB DEM RESULT SINCE DINOSAURS ROAMED THE EARTH.*

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 21/02/2025

It's clear. Nigel Farage and his Reform bootlickers will never stand up for Britain if it means standing up to Donald Trump.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 21/02/2025

Of all the things Elon Musk has said, this is the worst. We cannot rely on Trump and his shadow president Musk. The UK must boost defence spending and take the lead in Europe.

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Months of pressure—and now Labour is finally budging on a 🇬🇧🇪🇺Youth Mobility Scheme. This has to be the first step in fixing our broken EU relationship. We’ll scrutinise every detail and keep pushing to make sure young people get the opportunities they deserve—no half-measures. shorturl.at/ottJ0

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Starmer ‘to offer EU youth mobility scheme’ in post-Brexit reset

No 10 has so far rejected plan, which has proved to be a key sticking point in negotiations

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

All I can say at this stage is… FINALLY! 💥

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Russia is conducting 'hybrid warfare' across Europe and central Asia. The UK must back everyone resisting Putin. A quick win for the govt would be sanctions on Putin-backed oligarch Ivanishvili and his allies who are subverting Georgia and its democracy. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/15/e...

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As Georgia slides into authoritarianism, protesters vow to keep fighting Russian pivot | CNN

Many in Georgia feel the government is taking the country back into the Kremlin’s orbit. As the protest movement nears its third month, it is not clear what can break the stalemate.

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 20/02/2025

"These are dark days. In less than a month, the restored Trump presidency has appeared to dismantle, at least for now, many of the traditional pillars and assumptions of the post-war era" open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...

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We're waking up to a new US/Russia axis

Why Trump clings to Putin.

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Last week in the Commons, I called Trump’s behaviour on Ukraine a betrayal. Defence Minister Maria Eagle rejected that, saying she "did not accept" my words. Does she still stand by that – or will the government now call it what it is and condemn Trump’s reckless appeasement?

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 19/02/2025

It is alarming to see the leader of the free world parroting Putin's propaganda.

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Richard Branson @richardbranson.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

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Catherine Bearder @cbearder.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Bad news! There’s never been a more important time to hear the voices of the citizens reps in the Euro Parliament. They must not be sidelined by the powerful. @Europarl underpins Democracy in the Union. @sophieintveld.bsky.social

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 08/02/2025

“The LibDems are talking up the EU again. After a hesitant toe in the water, Ed Davey is becoming bolder….Meanwhile we read this week during the PM’s visit to Brussels that the EU is disappointed in him.” This and other snippets from East Anglia Bylines’ political diarist ⤵️

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Pecksniff: Labour is a Brexit party: are LibDems the only hope of sanity? (Discuss)

In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 09/02/2025

Clarkson is right. Brexit has made travelling to the EU with any kind of professional equipment, nightmarish. Carnets for cameras etc is a bureaucratic, expensive waste of time. But it applies to loads of industries, esp musicians/performing artists etc. www.thetimes.com/article/5356...

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Jeremy Clarkson: Brexit makes me want to sit in a gutter and weep

Since we left the EU it’s been easier to get into Iraq than France. None of this has made our lives better in any way

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Freddie van Mierlo MP 🔶 @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Local elections now in full swing! Great to join the team in Shiplake 🔶

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

As being “free to make our own trade deals” has delivered the square root of jack shit and, as Brexiters still can’t tell us what EU regulations they want to scrap, closer alignment with the EU should be a no-brainer. Great work @bestforbritain.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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Research claims EU deal will fuel growth — and Labour is listening

A report says Britain can mend some of the economic damage of Brexit without crossing the red lines set by Keir Starmer

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 07/02/2025

We need to fix our trading relationship with Europe to grow our economy and protect Britain from Trump’s trade war. It's time to turbocharge our economy by forming a Customs Union with the EU, tearing down the trade barriers and red tape holding us back.

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Sarah Dyke MP 🔶 @sarahdykeld.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Yesterday as Lib Dem spokesperson I asked the Flooding Minister how she'll support farmers, build flood resilience & protect food security. Many farmers are angry at land inundation that could be prevented by better flood management. I pushed the Govt to urgently deliver flood mitigation solutions.

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Tesla sales drop since Elon Musk did a Nazi Salute, Great job Spain, you can do much better UK! Spain -75.4% France -63.4% Sweden -46.0% Netherlands -42.5% Denmark -40.9% Norway -40.2% Portugal -31.0% UK -18.2%

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 07/02/2025

EMUK is now an official supporter (alongside TUC) of this march in support of Ukraine 🇺🇦 … on the third anniversary of Putin’s full-scale invasion. @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social is also speaking at the rally.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 07/02/2025

"We're calling for a crumbling Hospitals Task Force to make sure that patients are protected and to drive forward these new hospitals." Daisy Cooper

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

It's time for fairer votes. After a historic vote of support for fairer voting in the Commons, the Government should allow the time to take this vital step in improving our democracy.

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MPs Push for More Time to Debate Voting Reform

MPs have urged the Government to provide them with more time to debate Parliamentary reform as momentum builds to change the UK’s voting system.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 02/02/2025

RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 02/02/2025

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves claim to be looking everywhere for opportunities for growth but are ignoring the solution right under their noses. A new UK-EU Customs Union would turbocharge our economy, tearing down the trade barriers holding British businesses back.

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 02/02/2025

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Germany to protest against the CDU's migration policy and its voting behaviour in the Bundestag. www.euronews.com/embed/2744608

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Video. Tens of thousands protest against far-right in Germany

Video. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Germany to protest against the CDU's migration policy and its voting behaviour in the Bundestag.

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 02/02/2025

This week, MPs gathered in Parliament to debate proportional representation. In preparation, we actively encouraged MPs to attend and provided them with our key arguments to speak out supportively in this welcomed debate on fair votes. www.electoral-reform.org.uk/heres-how-we...

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Here’s how we’ve briefed MPs ahead of the Westminster debate on proportional representation

On 30th January, MPs will be meeting in Parliament to debate proportional representation – a welcomed and vital opportunity to discuss a fairer and more representative democracy for al

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 02/02/2025

"The first thing to understand about Brexit is that it is defined by lying. It was itself a lie, at its base, as a concept. It was sold through lies. It was delivered through lies. And it has now served to place the notion of lies right in the heart of our politics"

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Brexit five years on: A triumph of lies

The promises turned out to be false. The warnings turned out to be true.

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Josh Self @josh.politics.co.uk · 02/02/2025

NEW: Lib Dems respond to Yvette Cooper ruling out plans to negotiate a youth mobility scheme with the EU Foreign affairs spokesperson @calummillerld.bsky.social says:

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North East for Europe @ne4eu.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

We were delighted to have Baroness Joyce Quin join us to deliver @europeanmovement.co.uk leaflets to bring back Erasmus+ this weekend! Followed by another productive meeting 🇪🇺

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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 02/02/2025

Charing Cross Road, pedestrianised today. Glorious. Because whenever you take cars away, cities get better.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Absolutely spot on from Rory Stewart

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Today is the 5th anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union. Successive UK governments have completely overlooked the power of European solidarity.

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EU solidarity – the UK is out in the cold now

The UK’s negotiating position towards the EU has become much more challenging since it is no longer covered by bloc solidarity

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Exactly right. This has dropped off the radar lately and it shouldn't. It is a national disgrace that millions of children are living in poverty day-to-day in our country. The two child benefit cap is a cruel and self-defeating policy that should be scrapped immediately.

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The UK thought it could leave the EU and still call the shots. Five years on, reality has set in. Dr Daniele Saracino unpacks the UK's weaker negotiating position.

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EU solidarity – the UK is out in the cold now

The UK’s negotiating position towards the EU has become much more challenging since it is no longer covered by bloc solidarity

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 31/01/2025

Yet another #BrexitBonus!!! "Another post-Brexit price increase? Pass me the wine"!! Booze prices to increase as complex post-Brexit tax system comes into force leftfootforward.org/2025/01/booz...

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Booze prices to increase as complex post-Brexit tax system comes into force

Another post-Brexit price increase? Pass me the wine

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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 31/01/2025

It appears that the old paper green resident certificate is reaching its end. The British Embassy in Madrid has today issued a statement advising British residents who have not exchanged the old ID for the new TIE card to do so and quickly. www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2...

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Urgent ID warning for Britons living in Spain

Get the biometric TIE card as soon as possible. The Spanish Government are encouraging all Green Certificate holders to exchange their paper document for the biometric TIE as soon as possible.

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Catherine Bearder @cbearder.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Today marks 5yrs since the sad day I stood with a group of Brits on the steps of the @EUparliament at midnight as UK slipped out of the European family of nations that form the EU. A crazy act of self harm that our country will continue to pay for till we resume our membership

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