Reposted by Ian Roome MPHelen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Corridor care has hit a record high, and winter hasn't even started yet. In September, an average of more than 3,300 patients a day were treated in A&E corridors or on wards without a proper bed space. That's almost 100,000 times in a single month. 🧵 1913
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Yesterday, Liberal Democrat Party Leader, Sir Ed Davey, questioned the Prime Minister on North Devon's maternity services crisis... 151
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 31/07/2026We will do our best to respond to everyone, and will keep you updated on a fast-moving situation behind the scenes to resolve the staffing crisis. 010
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 31/07/2026My own inbox has been overwhelmed by messages from fearful families - but also generous offers of help, and private tip-offs from people working within the NHS. A reminder that the latest guidance from our Hospital Trust can be found here: www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/maternity-an...royaldevon.nhs.ukNHS Royal Devon | NDDH birth services temporary changes 110
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 31/07/2026More than 11,000 people have signed our petition to urgently restore North Devon's local maternity services. This week's news has shocked our whole community, and then gripped regional and national media in turn. You can add your name to the campaign here: www.ianroome.uk/campaigns/sa... 110
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 31/07/2026My own inbox has been overwhelmed by messages from fearful families - but also generous offers of help, and private tip-offs from people working within the NHS. The latest guidance can be found here: nddh-birth-services... I'll keep you updated on a fast-moving situation behind the scenes.royaldevon.nhs.uk 000
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 29/07/2026My national plea to obstetricians and gynaecologists to come and work in North Devon on BBC Radio 5 Live Drive yesterday evening. Our community needs you, and you could help us secure the future of local maternity services. 022
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Please sign this petition to make clear how vital our maternity services are: ✍️ www.ianroome.uk/campa.../sav... ✍️ I am in contact with our local NHS Trust, Ministers, and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and I will update you all on any developments as and when they come.ianroome.uk 000
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Patient safety must come first, and this is hugely worrying for expectant families, who will now have to travel to hospitals much further from home. This must not be the thin end of the wedge, and ensure the future of local maternity services here in North Devon. But I need your help!ianroome.uk 100
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 28/07/2026‼Help Protect North Devon's Maternity Services ‼ ✍️ www.ianroome.uk/campa.../sav... ✍️ There will be a temporary suspension of births at North Devon District Hospital from Tuesday 11th August 2026, due to a critical shortage of consultant obstetricians and gynaecologists in the area. 113
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 24/07/2026The final map is a shambles, with a massive rural sweep stretching as far as Ilfracombe to Kingsbridge, Holsworthy to Axminster, a fiasco which ignores existing boundaries and even cuts across Dartmoor. I'll be speaking with our local councils and leaders to discuss next steps urgently. 001
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Snuck out in the final hours before Parliament's summer recess, the plan gives Labour-run Exeter and Plymouth Councils exactly what they wanted, and will disadvantage our rural communities. We must ask whether party-politics has trumped what is best for local communities. 101
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 24/07/2026The government has finally made a decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) last week, and their plan is a car crash waiting to happen. Labour lumped North Devon into a giant 'Rest of Devon' Council covering a vast geographical area nearly 70 miles across... 121
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 29/06/2026This is a major year for Bowls in North Devon, with both Barnstaple and Fremington reaching major club anniversaries. My thanks once again for the invitation to join you all - and for arranging such fantastic weather! 000
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 29/06/2026On Saturday I joined Barnstaple Bowling Club for their 125th Anniversary. Mixed teams from Barnstaple, Bideford, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe and South Molton all gathered for this celebration of a beloved game that accommodates both old and young, and continues to thrive in North Devon. 100
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Today's exhibition sees the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force bring cutting-edge technologies to educate MPs on everything from bomb disposal to survival training, and the very latest battlefield medical advances. 010
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Yesterday I also met with Help For Heroes to learn more about 'The People's Promise': their published recommendations for how we can improve healthcare, financial services and other support given to veterans. 110
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 24/06/2026On Monday, I sponsored several amendments to the Armed Forces Bill in partnership with the Royal British Legion - covering everything from the rights of troops overseas, to extending the Armed Forces Covenant - and attended the formal flag-raising ceremony with the Military Kids Choir. 100
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 24/06/2026This week is Armed Forces Week in Parliament - when serving personnel, veterans, and forces charities host a big showcase on behalf of our military community. 120
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Thank you to Families in Grief for inviting me to their 'Say Their Name' art exhibition in Barnstaple, with artwork by bereaved young people and their families in collaboration with local artists. This was an amazing project with some incredibly moving pieces. I highly recommend visiting 040
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 11/06/2026My recent letter to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency about the decision to remove payments for Coastguard Rescue Officers. In coastal communities like North Devon, these volunteer CROs are a lifeline. 010
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Somewhere between the government and the Treasury, the very real danger to the UK isn't being taken seriously. We must keep this country safe. If we're going to defend ourselves, it's time for some kind of cross-party effort, with sacrifices on all sides, to find the money. 010
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The Defence Investment Plan is well overdue, something I've been chasing again and again in Parliament. Healey now confirms it: the financial settlement "falls well short". Too much of the cost has been pushed into the future, when clear thinking and urgent action is needed today. 110
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Shocking news this morning that Defence Secretary John Healey MP - one of the most respected members of the cabinet - has resigned. This should be a giant wake-up call for the Prime Minister. 320
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Great to hear more about the role local Toddler groups do helping prepare children before starting school. They even brought me small stuffed sheep all the way from North Devon - definitely one of the more charming things I've been handed in Westminster! 013
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Today, there will be a vote on my amendment to improve armed forces housing in the Armed Forces Bill. Every person serving our country deserves somewhere decent to live. New Clause 13 would make sure that standard applies across all forces housing #armedforces #military #UKPolitics 031
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 30/04/2026I recently helped a veteran in North Devon win back over £2,700 after the DWP wrongly counted his War Pension as income. This begs the obvious question: if it can happen to one veteran, how many more could be affected, and more worrying still, how many may not even realise. 011
Reposted by Ian Roome MPEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 03/01/2026Keir Starmer should condemn Trump’s illegal action in Venezuela. Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, but unlawful attacks like this make us all less safe. Trump is giving a green light to the likes of Putin and Xi to attack other countries with impunity. 1091723534
Reposted by Ian Roome MPCalum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 02/03/2025The UK should insist that the Israeli Govt reopens routes for humanitarian aid to reach the population in Gaza who are trying to live amid the destruction. Withholding essential food, shelter and medicine contravenes international humanitarian law. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comIsrael blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into GazaNetanyahu is demanding Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension, the Palestinian group says blocking aid is "cheap blackmail". 35729
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Yesterday I questioned the Health Secretary on the decision to delay the rebuild of North Devon District Hospital beyond 2035 - this puts critical care services at serious risk before the end of the decade, and #NorthDevon patients deserve better. www.northdevonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...northdevonlibdems.org.ukNorth Devon MP Sounds Alarm Over Hospital Rebuild DelayNorth Devon’s Liberal Democrat MP, Ian Roome, slammed the government following yesterday’s announcement that the start of construction of North Devon District Hospital will be delayed until after 2035... 181
Reposted by Ian Roome MPUK Defence Journal @ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 14/01/2025The Defence Committee has released a report on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), acknowledging its potential while stressing the importance of meeting its ambitious in-service target date of 2035. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/report-highl...ukdefencejournal.org.ukReport highlights challenges for new British stealth jetThe Defence Committee has released a report on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), acknowledging its potential while stressing the importance of meeting its ambitious in-service target date of 2035. 0356
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 10/01/2025This is a fantastic result for us in North Devon. Welcome Becky to the Lib Dem team. 25910
Reposted by Ian Roome MPLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 01/01/2025Millions of people are being forced to wait in pain for weeks just to even see their GP. The lack of GP appointments is leading to unnecessary hospital admissions, straining A&E and costing the NHS even more money. It cannot continue. 13316
Reposted by Ian Roome MPLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 18/12/2024The new government has turned its back on pension-age women who were wronged through no fault of their own, ignoring the Ombudsman’s recommendations. The Conservatives left our economy in a shambles, but asking those wronged pensioners to pay the price is wrong. youtu.beGovernment's WASPI decision is heartless and wrong - Steve Darling MP respondsThe new government has turned its back on millions of pension-age women who were wronged through no fault of their own, ignoring the independent Ombudsman’s ... 43810
Ian Roome MP @ianroome.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Pleased to see the Government finally acting in this area: the 'local connection' test was always especially hard on veterans. We should be doing everything we can to help ensure those who serve, and forces families, can access housing. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukVeterans get social housing priority in rule changeCouncils will now have to put veterans at the top of the list for social housing and waive rules requiring a local connection. 051