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Helen Maguire MP 🔶

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Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom and Ewell, Spokesperson for Defence Published and promoted by Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats, 38 West Farm Close, Ashtead, KT21 1RZ

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 12/10/2026
Three quarters of Brits are worried about maternity care standards. Every mother deserves safe care. That's why the Liberal Democrats are calling for urgent action to improve maternity services. Swipe to read our plan.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Lifting sanctions on Russian diesel only bankrolls Putin’s war and leaves Ukraine to pay the price - all for a temporary boost in the polls before the midterms. It’s a pathetic, transparent manoeuvre from Trump. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a 'gift to Putin'
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Three years ago today, Hamas carried out the worst terrorist attack in Israel's history, murdering over 1,200 people and injuring many more, with many subjected to horrific acts of sexual violence. 251 people were taken hostage. 1/3
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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Just another gimmick from a party with no credibility on defence. £10bn wouldn't even touch the sides for a complete UK-wide 'Iron Dome'. The Tories need to review their dodgy sums or be honest about which parts of the country their Patchwork Dome wouldn’t cover. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Tories pledge £10bn British 'Iron Dome' air defence system
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A review is welcome, but frankly, it’s the bare minimum. Something has clearly gone catastrophically wrong in this trust, putting women in harms way. 1/2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
County Durham breast cancer failure bosses to review 4,500 more cases
The BBC has spoken to women who suffered unnecessary surgery, delayed diagnoses and a lack of care.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This is just horrendous to read about this morning. I am in utter disbelief that failures this serious could have occurred. 20 women needlessly lost a breast. Hundreds more were harmed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits
The women were among hundreds who were harmed by their treatment at a trust in north-east England.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The middle powers need to stand together, and today Mark Carney demonstrated exactly how that's done. For years I've been calling for rebuilding our relationship with Europe. 1/2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
bbc.co.uk
Canada becoming EU 'associate member' would be positive move, Carney says
The PM says Canada having closer EU links would also make it a more "effective partner" of the US, adding no-one will tell his country who it can strike agreements with.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Fantastic news that Enhertu is available on the NHS in England. This drug can give some breast cancer patients months, even years, more with their loved ones. It's a huge win for patients and campaigners who never gave up. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Adding another layer of political oversight won't fix failing water companies buried in £70bn of accumulated debt. The PM needs to address this core problem first, by bringing them under mutual ownership. Nothing else will work until he does. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Mayors could be given powers to oversee water companies under government plan
The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This is the result of years of Conservative cuts to defence housing, and exactly why we pushed for the Decent Homes Standard, so all military accommodation is held to a decent standard. 1/2 www.forcesnews.com/news/mod-off...
forcesnews.com
MOD officials admit failings in defence housing over past 40 years will take time to fix
MPs from the Public Accounts Committee were told that some progress is being made on issues from decades of neglect but it will take time to bring housing up to standard
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Twenty-five years on, we still hold in our thoughts the nearly 3,000 lives taken in the September 11th attacks. 1/2
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This is something the Liberal Democrats have long campaigned for. But for it to make a real difference, the Government must also reverse the nearly 1,000 pharmacy closures we've seen since 2016. www.lbc.co.uk/article/phar...
lbc.co.uk
Pharmacists will be able to treat people for more illnesses under NHS scheme | LBC
From this autumn as part of a phased rollout, people will be able to get help and treatment for acne, migraines, scabies, certain ear infections and allergic rhinitis from those pharmacies that take p...
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This week marked a vital step towards safer maternity care, with the Government committing to enshrine a Maternity Commissioner in law. This is something the LibDems have relentlessly campaigned for, but as @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social explains here, the commitment doesn't go far enough...
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 03/09/2026
Farage has always behaved as though the rules apply to everyone but him. These allegations against Reform look like the latest example. Lib Dem Cabinet Office spokesperson @lisasmartmp.bsky.social has written to the police and the electoral commission asking them to investigate.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Men and women who served this country are now being chased for thousands of pounds because of a bureaucratic error that wasn't their fault. Some are having their pensions cut overnight. This isn't how you treat people who gave years of service. 1/2
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Meta’s $18bn settlement shows Big Tech knows its platforms harm kids, and would rather settle than face up to it in court. If a US court can force change, why is our Government still relying on curfews and unworkable bans? 1/2
bbc.co.uk
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I'm absolutely horrified by the scale of devastation from the floods in Nepal and Tibet. My thoughts are with everyone affected, particularly the families searching for loved ones and all those involved in search and rescue efforts.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton came from so little yet she gave so generously - both with her enormous talent & just as much with her resources, always championing the forgotten or overlooked. Her legacy is not just in her incredible music but in teaching us all how to be better neighbours. She’ll be dearly missed.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Just atrocious figures. Nearly 600 practices have walked away from NHS dentistry in a decade, the result of successive governments failing to fix a broken dental contract. Labour promised reform but has been stalling for two years. 1/2
bbc.co.uk
How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends on where you live
Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
In May, I signed a letter with 50 fellow veterans warning the former PM that Britain's security doesn't begin at our border. 1/2
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thrilled that following my correspondence with Lord Hendy last Oct where I raised concerns around the 16-17 Saver Railcard and the effect of it ending for those who turn 18, the Gov has now announced newly purchased 16-17 Savers will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. 1/2
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Horton Cemetery has been nominated in Find My Past's Everyday History Heroes! Our local history deserves to be remembered - please vote, and share to help spread the word. www.findmypast.co.uk/c/everyday-h...
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Trace your ancestry and build a family tree by researching extensive birth records, census data, obituaries and more - over 10 billion records - start today!
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I never knew Nirmal, but wish I had. Through his accomplishments, he taught so many of us so much, including me. What I saw was a humble man who served with distinction in the armed forces and embodied some of life's most important qualities: self-belief, determination, and positivity. 1/2
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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 29/07/2026
Caring has been central to my life, and the lives of millions across the country. I'll be meeting the Prime Minister today to discuss how we can finally find a solution to the care crisis. We need to do things differently. I really hope we are on a journey to fix this.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
£263,749. That's what it would cost to get every child in Clacton who's missed an NHS dental check-up seen. It's also roughly what Nigel Farage's by-election stunt is costing taxpayers. And for the record, he's had two years in Parliament and never once mentioned dentistry!
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The British people have a new Prime Minister. For the sake of our NHS staff working in crumbling hospitals, patients waiting in corridors, our businesses and high streets, our relationship with Europe, and our national security, Andy Burnham must meet this moment. 1/3
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Third at the World Cup - England's best finish since 1966. Huge credit to the team and everyone who got behind them. It’s been an incredible few weeks. www.skysports.com/football/new...
skysports.com
World Cup 2026 - France 4-6 England: Bukayo Saka's hat-trick helps Three Lions finish third in 10-goal thriller
Report as England win 10-goal thriller against France to finish third at 2026 World Cup; Bukayo Saka hat-trick and goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham give England their best World ...
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Huge congratulations to Josh Kerr on smashing the world mile record yesterday! An absolutely phenomenal achievement and proof of what hard work, dedication and a clear vision can deliver. Well done, Josh!
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I spoke to Metro about the abhorrent new warfare tactics employed by Russia in its illegal war against Ukraine. Read it here: metro.co.uk/2026/07/15/r...
metro.co.uk
Russia accused of war crimes over bombs disguised as wet wipes and power banks
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We were all there, we thought we could and we nearly did. This England team has given it 100% and inspired a generation. We can either drown our sorrows or lift our heads high and choose to fight another day. 1/2
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
I'm so sorry to hear about the death of Ann Widdecombe, and particularly distressed to learn of the circumstances in which she died. My thoughts are with her loved ones and colleagues as they mourn this loss, and I hope that swift justice is served to those behind this unthinkable act.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
This raises serious questions about the decision making within the International Olympic Committee. Opposition to this cannot simply be chalked up to ‘anti-Russian sentiment’. It’s about not legitimising a regime that is waging an illegal war & committing countless war crimes.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 02/07/2026
Score for Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson @maxwilkinson.bsky.social The Government is now letting pubs stay open for this weekend’s game after he raised the issue in Parliament today! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Today is Armed Forces Day, and also PTSD Awareness Day. As a veteran, both mean a great deal to me. I visited @combatstress.bsky.social, an incredible charity right here in our constituency in Leatherhead, supporting veterans with their mental health.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
I am completely appalled to learn of the deaths of two humanitarian de-miners who were struck by a Russian missile while doing some of the most dangerous and selfless work imaginable. 1/4
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
It's hard to feel happy about today's outcome. This will be our seventh Prime Minister in a decade. 1/3
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Epsom, Ewell, Ashtead & Leatherhead deserve better trains - & next week, you can do something about it! SWR is consulting on a full timetable refresh - the first since 2004 - and they’ll be at London Waterloo on Thursday 25 June, 2pm - 8pm, to hear from passengers directly. 1/3
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Vikki Slade MP @vikkislademp.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
"Sl*gs”, “sl*ts”, “psychos” and “b*tches” are just some of the terms that current BBC presenter Ashley Cain has used to describe women on social media. At a time when violence against women and girls is recognised as a national emergency, the BBC's decision to hire and promote Mr. Cain is shocking.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Five years ago this would have stayed headline news for a week. But this latest act of brazen aggression from Russia is now part of the cycle we find ourselves in: Russia acts, the UK Government responds with firm words, but not with action. 1/2
theguardian.com
Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel
Shots fired within 500 metres of vessel near Isle of Wight amid heightened tensions between London and Moscow
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The writing has been on the wall for months but John Healey said it himself here - the Government has been "unable" and the Treasury "unwilling" to fund our national defence. 1/2
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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Wes said it himself - we need actions and not just words. Yet 18 months later there's still no data. It's just not good enough - I'm not sure 'shortly' really cuts it anymore. We need the data, and a plan to end the national disgrace of corridor care.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I was really shocked to hear of the horrific attack on Ahmadi Muslim security volunteers outside the Bait-ul-Aqsa Mosque in Pakistan on Friday. 1/2
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This is deeply shocking news. My thoughts are with their families and loved ones at what must be an unimaginably difficult time. I'm also calling for an urgent investigation to get to the bottom of how this tragedy occurred. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Three dead in Royal Navy helicopter crash in Devon
The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Remarkable news for pancreatic cancer patients - a daily pill that could double survival time. This is great progress and is exactly what happens when brilliant scientists are backed and well funded. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Daily pill daraxonrasib doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients
The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Good to see Pharmacy First being expanded - it'll mean quicker care for patients and less pressure on GPs. But I keep hearing from pharmacies like Horton Pharmacy that they're really struggling thanks to rising business rates and NIC costs. 1/2
bbc.co.uk
Pharmacies in England to prescribe more medication from autumn
The £340m deal will see five common conditions added to the list of things pharmacists can prescribe medication for from this autumn.
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
I fought for so long to see Russian oil sanctioned. To see these sanctions now watered down is deeply disappointing, and undermines our national stance of steadfastly standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
UK delays some sanctions on Russian oil and gas amid Middle East conflict
‘Short-term’ measures on import of jet fuel and diesel, and shipping of LNG, aimed to help tackle soaring prices
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I've signed an open letter to the Prime Minister with veterans from across His Majesty's Armed Forces, and I want to explain why this matters. 1/3 www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...
thetimes.com
Foreign aid cuts will harm national security, ex-defence chiefs warn
Senior former military staff say the plan to redirect £6 billion will target ‘the first line of defence’ against global instability and extremism
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
This Labour gov has been a disappointment from the start. While the former Health Sec has been plotting for party leadership, he has presided over the worst year on record for corridor care, with 220,581 A&E patients having to wait 12+ hours from decision to admission. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
bbc.co.uk
Wes Streeting resigns, saying he has lost confidence in Keir Starmer's leadership
Streeting, who is yet to launch a leadership bid, tells Keir Starmer there should be a contest with
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Ahead of tomorrow's East Surrey Unitary elections, I wrote about why your vote carries more weight locally than you might realise, and why Thursday's vote is worth taking seriously. Read it now on Comment Central: commentcentral.co.uk/local-democr...
commentcentral.co.uk
Local democracy matters. And it needs you to show up.
Something has shifted in how people relate to politics. Many people believe the decisions which shape their lives are made somewhere out of reach, by people who aren’t really listening. I understand h...
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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Today's news that a child as young as 11 has been arrested in connection with the recent Epsom protests should stop us in our tracks. This is not an isolated incident. This is what happens when we cut the services that keep young people grounded - youth centres, mentors, community spaces. 1/3
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