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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
I am honoured to announce that I have been reelected for a second term of three years as Chair of the #LiberalDemocrats Federal #international relations committee #internationalism #politics #Europe #Liberals #EuropeanUnion #ForeignPolicy #values #ALDE
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Happy New Year to all my friends and family. Wishing you good health, peace, joy and hope for a better world in 2026. If 2025 showed us how close we are to the edge, let 2026 help us to find a way to step back to happier times.
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Early morning flight to Pristina #Kosovo #elections #WesternBalkane #democracy
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Thank you @victoria-collins.bsky.social for your support. I know you will make a great Vice President & look forward to working with you to promote diversity in our party.
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
I was delighted to sign @libdemwomen.bsky.social pledge supporting all women’s rights and their important role in politics @pluslibdems.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk @mariecgoldman.bsky.social
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Charley Hasted @charleyhasted.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Following the announcement by the Lib Dems returning officer on quotas in our federal elections I would like to make it clear I spent many hours and more emails trying to point out that this decision went against the expressed will of conference barely a month ago.
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Charley Hasted @charleyhasted.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
I'd also like to make it clear that I now consider attempts to question me on my Assigned Sex At Birth to be the equivalent of asking what my genitals look like and will therefore be considering them sexual harassment going forwards.
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John Berkeley Grout 🏳️‍🌈🔶 @jrberkeley.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Absolutely barnstorming piece on Lib Dem Voice by @pruebray.bsky.social about today's ill-advised capitulation by The Powers That Be. I'm her agent in the Party President election, so I'm sort-of biased - but then, the fact that she gets it is exactly why I agreed to be her agent in the first place.
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Prue Bray: I am so angry I almost can’t type
We are in the middle of elections for internal roles in the Federal party, and I am one of the candidates for President. Voting opens tomorrow. So, this morning, I sat down to write a piece about why ...
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
I am standing for reelection the @libdems.org.uk delegation to @aldeparty.bsky.social @libdemea.bsky.social @libdemsoverseas.bsky.social @pluslibdems.bsky.social @greenlibdems.org.uk @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Kosovo Election preview www.libdemvoice.org/kosovo-elect... #Elections #Kosovo @aldeparty.bsky.social @ldeuropeangroup.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk @lymec.bsky.social
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Kosovo Election preview
Today, Kosovo returns to the polls in local elections that carry outsized symbolic weight, especially in the capital Pristina. Across 38 municipalities, voters will elect mayors and municipal assembli...
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
What is FIRC and what does it do? www.libdemvoice.org/what-is-firc...
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What is FIRC and what does it do?
As we enter into our Federal elections, I though it might be helpful for voters to better  understand what the Federal International Relations Committee (FIRC) actually does and how it fits into the F...
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Having secured nominations to stand for re-election to the #LibDems Federal International Relations Committee - here is my manifesto outlining my objectives for next 3 years.
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Liberal Democrats Friends of Hong Kong @libdemshk.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
"The Prime Minister should show some backbone, call China out for its behaviour and place it – with Russia and Iran – on the enhanced tier of FIRS (the foreign influence registration scheme)." The Westminster Spy Case shouldn't have collapsed.
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
#Moldova elections preview www.libdemvoice.org/moldova-elec... #Chisinau #Ukraine #Russia #Europe
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Moldova election preview
This weekend  voters go to the polls in Moldova - one of Europe’s least known countries sandwiched between Romaniaand Ukraine - in a parliamentary election, that many observers are calling its most co...
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Hannah Bettsworth @hbettsworth.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
We really do need investment in admin support for our FIRC work: well said @chalmersdavid.bsky.social #ldconf
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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
From cuts to international aid and rising misogyny online, to violence and attacks on reproductive healthcare – women and girls are face unacceptable threats to their rights and freedoms. Join the debate on Defending Women's Rights Across the Globe at 12:10pm tomorrow.
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
To find find me at #LibDemConf in Bournemouth -or see me around over next 4 days please say hello @LibDems @liberalinternat @ALDEParty @GreenLibDems @LibDemWomen @LibDemEurope @YoungLiberalsUK @libdemlocalgov @LibIntBg @
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
My first session of #LibDemConf25 - organised by ALDC considering Local Government Reorganisation - hearing from Councillors in #Somerset #Cumbria & #Bucks who’ve been through process @ALDC @LibDems @LibDemConf @CumbriaLibDems @SomersetLibDems @BucksLibDems @libdemlocalgov
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
My first session of #LibDemConf25 - organised by ALDC considering Local Government Reorganisation - hearing from Councillors in #Somerset #Cumbria & #Bucks who’ve been through process
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Starting my journey #LetchworthGardenCity to #LibDemConf in #Bournemouth Looking forward to 4 days of lively debate, catching up with friends & colleagues from across the UK & overseas @LibDems @LibDemWomen @LibDemEurope @liberalinternat @ALDEParty @LibDemConf @GreenLibDems
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
I have decided to stand for reelection to the ALDE delegation to carry on the important work with our sister parties and would welcome your nominations. #FederalElections2025 #ALDE #LiberalDemocrats #Europe #InternationalRelations #Liberals #liberalism
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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
David Chalmers, Chair of the Federal International Relations Committee, talks about our policy motion on global women's rights coming to conference. We will continue to fight for gender equality and the rights of all women and girls.
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 09/09/2025
Today I met with President Abbas. We discussed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the need to end the appalling suffering of Palestinians, secure the release of the hostages still held in brutal captivity by the Hamas terrorists, and how we ensure a two-state solution.
Ed Davey shaking hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
I am standing for re-election to the LibDem Federal International Relations Committee and would be honoured to receive your nominations. #InternationalRelations #Europe #Leadership #LibDems #FederalElections2025 #GlobalEngagement #LiberalValues #MembersVoice #Election2025
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
ALDE delegation - it's international work www.libdemvoice.org/alde-delegat...
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ALDE delegation – it’s international work
In my article on the ALDE delegation elections I explained about the delegates to ALDE Council up for election this autumn. The post covers the work of the ALDE delegations. Internationalism is one of...
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
The Liberal Democrats must lead the way on global women’s rights www.libdemvoice.org/the-liberal-...
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The Liberal Democrats must lead the way on global women’s rights
Last week, The Guardian reported that the UK Government is considering scrapping the commitment to spending 80% of foreign aid on programmes that have gender equality as at least one component. This i...
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Josh Babarinde OBE MP @joshbabarinde.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Thank you for your support @chalmersdavid.bsky.social!
Josh will make a fantastic President! His energy and commitment to our liberal  values will bring new life to our Party - raising our profile internationally and enhancing engagement with our sister parties across Europe and the globe.
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Well done England - what a historic achievement. Proving never give up !
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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
🕯️ 30 years ago in Srebrenica, over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were murdered by the Bosnian Serb army. As war returns to Europe and hate resurfaces, remembrance must be a call to action to defend peace and democracy. 🔗Full statement : bit.ly/4ksOOZ7
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Lib Dems claim deeper trade deal with EU would raise £25bn of tax revenue
Deal that stops short of joining customs union or single market could pay for reversing benefit cuts, party says
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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Yesterday's Commons debate was on UK-EU relations – the issue Farage built his career on. He now has the immense privilege of a seat in the chamber. So where was he? If he thinks the Brexit deal's a disaster, why not show up to say so? Utterly disrespectful to the public.
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Good luck to @libdems.org.uk candidates standing in today’s elections across England
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Lib Dems take aim at Tory place as ‘party of Middle England’ in local elections
The Liberal Democrats are hoping to erode the Conservative vote at the local elections in May.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 29/04/2025
Across the globe, liberals are leading the fight against Trump, Putin and the sweep of dangerous populism. Vote Liberal Democrat on Thursday and elect a local champion who will stand up for your community against Farage's hate-filled politics.
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Fantastic news - a liberal leader @markcarney.bsky.social wins reelection- defending his country from the fascist bully to his south Carney clinches victory and says ‘Trump is trying to break us’ as Conservative leader Poilievre set to lose seat @libdems.org.uk @aldeparty.bsky.social
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Constructive Meeting in London this afternoon with Petrit Selimi the former PDK Foreign Minister of #Kosovo @aldeparty.bsky.social @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social @salbrinton.bsky.social @jeremyhargreaves.bsky.social @calummillerld.bsky.social @ldeuropeangroup.bsky.social
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
In London today for constructive meeting with Sheyk Hamoud Leader of the Regional Coalition opposing the #Houthis in #Yemen @libdems.bsky.social
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Attending yesterday evening the reception in London for @christopherluxonnz.bsky.social Prime Minister of #NewZealand @libdems.bsky.social
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libdemvoice.org @libdemvoice.org · 18/04/2025
Christine Jardine MP requests urgent meeting with Equalities Minister over trans rights. www.libdemvoice.org/christine-ja...
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Christine Jardine requests meeting with Minister over LGBTQ+ rights
Lib Dem Women and Equalities Spokesperson Christine Jardine has written to Women and Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson to ask for an urgent meeting to address the implications for the LGBTQ+ comm...
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
A welcome statement from @cajardinemp.bsky.social setting out the @libdems.bsky.social position. It is disappointing that the Labour Govt has yet to clarify how it will respond to the implications for # transrights
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Attending demonstration in London with @libdems.org.uk in support of #tranrights following the UK Supreme Court bombshell ruling @pluslibdems.bsky.social @juvelad.bsky.social @charleyhasted.bsky.social @cajardinemp.bsky.social @aldeparty.bsky.social @salbrinton.bsky.social @markpackuk.bsky.social
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 12/02/2025
The government should draw up plans for Tesla tariffs to hit Musk where it hurts, if Trump follows through with his threats to the UK steel industry. Trump and Musk can't be allowed to bully the UK while the Conservatives and Nigel Farage cheer them on from the sidelines.
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 13/02/2025
If Ukraine is forced to surrender its sovereign territory to Russia, it will be the greatest betrayal of a European ally since Poland in 1945. The UK must lead in Europe in defence of Ukraine. We cannot stand back and watch as Zelensky is bullied by Trump.
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 13/02/2025
Trump’s talks with Putin threaten Ukraine’s freedom and Europe’s security. If the US won’t lead, the UK must. The Government must act now – let’s pass an emergency law to seize Russian assets by Monday.
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 14/02/2025
I wonder if JD Vance is planning to lecture his boss’s buddy Vladimir Putin on democracy and free speech. 🤔
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
www.thecomet.net/news/2489361...
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Council calls for EU youth mobility scheme
The Labour leader of North Herts Council has backed calls for the government to open negotiations with the European Union (EU) on a scheme to make…
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
This is the face of courage and compassion. Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for speaking truth to power on behalf of the marginalized.
Photo of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
A truly brave hero
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