jedmarson.bsky.social @jedmarson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026F-off Putin, Russia and Russians deserve better than you. What a shame and a shambles. We all know this means many many Ukrainians too and the lives of their families and loved ones changed forever. Endless war must stop or be stopped by a greater effort to impose a no-fly-zone over Ukraine 000
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEarl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Today I submitted a House of Lords Liaison Committee Draft proposal for a Special Inquiry Committee in 2027 on "The implications of global biodiversity loss & ecosystem collapse for UK national security, food security & long-term resilience." It will be some time before I know if it is shortlisted 1137
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 02/09/2026Extreme heat is hitting communities across the country, yet Andy Burnham has been bafflingly silent. After the UK’s hottest summer on record, we need to see far more action. We need cross-party talks to protect Britain from worsening extreme weather. 44918
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 01/09/2026I've written to the Prime Minister ahead of his first statement later today, with a clear message: Our politics is broken and we can’t fix our country until we fix our politics. 29401137
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Officially, the water industry in England is regulated. Practically, it's unregulated. There's no difference between what it does under the eye of the Environment Agency and what it would do if the EA did not exist. The EA is completely useless, by design. www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comDry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutinyExclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026 9824421018
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialDaisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026🧵 Families are bracing for an even tighter squeeze on their budgets, with energy bills, fuel, and the weekly shop all skyrocketing. The Government needs to do much more to bring down energy bills and get our sluggish economy growing again. 3125
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialPippa Heylings 🔶 MP for South Cambridgeshire @pippaheylings.bsky.social · 15/08/2026@libdems.org.uk calling on @andyburnham.bsky.social to reconvene COBRA and start urgent cross-party talks on tackling climate impact. Joint letter from @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and myself 2165
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 14/08/2026Miles away from Farage’s stunt in Clacton, Liberal Democrats are beating Labour in Devon and Reform in Yorkshire. Stunning victories for hard working liberals - who turned up to their counts! 830851
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 13/08/2026We need cross-party leadership on the climate crisis. Preparing communities for extreme weather while moving away from fossil fuels and protecting families, farmers, the NHS and our economy. @PippaHeylings.bsky.social 57037
jedmarson.bsky.social @jedmarson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026This is no minor detail. It's a key safeguard in a worl where we're resource poor, changing systems with too few staff to meet demand. Mistakes will happen, must be monitored, remedied at speed, to stop them embedding in cover-up. Perfect's not possible but best effort in good faith. We need that. 042
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 03/08/2026This is a stark warning: the climate emergency is here, yet the Government moves at a snail’s pace. It's time for a national strategy: funding cool hubs for vulnerable groups, mandating cooling and ventilation in new homes, supporting drought-affected farmers and heat-proofing NHS facilities. 59654
jedmarson.bsky.social @jedmarson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026This is the moment for Andy Burnham's new government to replace the water regulator as our Water Authority. That's what the Emergency needs to mandate water companies to stop leaks and sewage, support farmers with engineering muscle for water storage in ponds, lakes and reservoirs and EA in nature. 011
jedmarson.bsky.social @jedmarson.bsky.social · 01/08/2026It's so very hard to believe we are still letting Putin rain munitions in Kyiv after for years. Everyone in control of decisions needs to focus.Putin is not for giving up. We must stop his munitions killing Ukrainians by night. He's not like a fairy tale monster. He is evil. @libdems.org.uk 022
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 01/08/2026✅ Long queues ✅ Faulty tech ✅ Missed flights The EU’s Entry/Exit System is causing chaos at passport control. We’re calling to suspend it. Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, @CalumMillerLD.bsky.social, explains why 👆 122311
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 29/07/2026After 22 failed attempts to sort the social care crisis. The 23rd must now deliver. It's time to put family carers first, guarantee free personal care, and end catastrophic care costs. @AlisonEBennett.bsky.social 14016
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Our discussion on why governments fiddle while the world burns. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQat...youtube.comEurope is BURNING - why are politicians not acting?YouTube video by Channel 4 News 29486233
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialKevin the Librarian 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🏳️🌈 @the-librarian.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Well if a comedian can become the President of Ukraine … 1114
jedmarson.bsky.social @jedmarson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Earl Russell talks about three of the worst ever harvests in the UK are since 2020. He hits a few other marks that make this worth the four or five minute read. @libdems.org.uk @greenlibdems.org.uk @eddavey.libdems.org.uk 012
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialLib Dem Peers @libdempeers.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Five new Liberal Democrat members of the House of Lords have been announced, bringing decades of experience in farming, the NHS, economics, campaigning and clean energy into Parliament. 1116
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialZero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 02/07/2026🌿 @pippaheylings.bsky.social—CNCC Vice Chair—at the Seventh Carbon Budget debate: “We must stop treating nature protections as a blocker to economic growth, and I ask the Government to get rid of reckless rhetoric dividing climate and nature rather than seeing them as indivisible necessities.” 01710
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Thames Water increased its bonus payouts to £4.1m for senior managers. It has £19.7bn debt, fleeces customers, dumps sewage in rivers, loses billions of litres of water to leaky pipes. Numerous criminal convictions, licence not revoked. But bosses rewarded .. for what? Govt/Ofwat do nothing.theguardian.comThames Water increases bonus payments to £4m despite uncertainty over futureAnnual results show struggling firm’s net debt has risen to £19.7bn, up from £17.7bn a year earlier 48665424
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialPaul Woodcraft @paulwoodcraft.bsky.social · 07/07/2026An MP, since 1623, is not permitted to resign. The only mechanism is to accept a position, an “office of profit under the Crown”, the Chiltern Hundreds or the Manor of Northstead, in the Prime Minister's gift. Will the Liberal Democrats press the PM to refuse this option? 231
jedmarson.bsky.social @jedmarson.bsky.social · 09/07/202630 people in one night. Ordinary Ukrainians in homes blown apart. Putin must be handed to the International Criminal Court by ordinary Russians to end this. He's not fit to be 'disappeared' nor sent to a gulag. Too easy. Our way is face justice in fair courts. Where are you Russia? 000
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 07/07/2026Nigel Farage has lined his own pockets and is using this by-election to escape scrutiny. The people of Clacton deserve better. 10444125
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialJosh Babarinde OBE MP @joshbabarinde.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Nigel Farage has made a career out of ‘taking back control’ - but he is not being straight with the British people about who controls him. Today, I have written to the Standards Commissioner to urge that the latest Sunday Times revelations are investigated. 7276104
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 04/07/2026Here's to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Happy Birthday America! 155412
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/06/2026The richest man owns X. The second and third richest men control Google. The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post. The seventh richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here? 927249728681
jedmarson.bsky.social @jedmarson.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Is this government happy to have everyone think they're running our biggest budgets without data? 000
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 11/06/2026This is a wake-up call for Starmer and Burnham. Stop repeating the mistakes of the Conservatives and get serious about funding our armed forces properly. We cannot afford years more political chaos while our national security is put at risk. 34216
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 20/04/2026If you read one thing today ... An essential article by the great @billmckibben.bsky.social billmckibben.substack.com/p/big-oil-br...billmckibben.substack.comBig Oil Breaks EverythingThe planet, our democracy, our courts... 11640282
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialDenisTheMenace @denistheman.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Not before time 011
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialDaisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026I wonder what it is about the PM fighting for his political life that’s made the Chancellor suddenly realise that a temporary VAT cut - that we Lib Dems have championed for months - might be a good idea? 🤔 2237
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialDaisy Cooper MP 🔶 @libdemdaisy.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Instead of tackling the cost of living, the Government is consumed by infighting. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1227
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 14/05/2026Perhaps now we'll get a Health Secretary who will take on social care, rather than dodge it because it's hard. Who will end corridor care, not preside over its worst ever year. Labour needs to get a grip. 1524954
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 07/05/2026Over the past few weeks, I’ve met some incredible people and heard what matters most to them and their communities. I’m so grateful to every Lib Dem candidate and volunteer who has worked so hard to be a voice for their community. Let’s keep it going. Polls are open until 10pm. 49828
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 06/05/2026Liberal Democrats believe in empowering people: whether it’s carers who feel exhausted and unheard, families struggling to get support, or communities failed by water companies. It’s why we’ll continue to stand up to Nigel Farage as he tries to import Trump-style politics here. 212328
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 22/04/2026Trumpflation is ballooning the cost of living. All cheered on by Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch. 79651
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 13/04/2026Donald Trump is no leader of the free world. He’s a dangerous and corrupt gangster. The Prime Minister needs to call off the King’s state visit to Washington before it’s too late. 27499134
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 10/04/2026Birmingham has been taken for granted for too long by Labour. The Lib Dem team is ready to get Birmingham moving again and to fight for the real change this city deserves. 411319
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 07/04/2026If Trump follows through with his wilder and increasingly concerning threats, Keir Starmer must immediately recall Parliament. The Prime Minister must also withdraw US access to UK bases now. This is a grave and era-defining moment for the world. 19585175
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 05/04/2026Threatening war crimes and mocking Islam isn't a sign of strength, it's a sign of weakness. The PM should rule out UK forces and airfields being used for any attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure. What more will it take for Starmer to call off the Royal Visit Trump craves? 451029272
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 30/03/2026At a time when Trump has launched an illegal war that is devastating the Middle East and pushing up bills for British families, it’s clear this visit should not go ahead. @calummillerld.bsky.social 311540
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 25/03/2026Highly suspicious… Is Trump using his illegal war to enrich himself and his friends? This looks like corruption of the very worst kind. 1130683
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialCalum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 07/03/2026As the Americans land B1 bombers at RAF Fairford, President Trump is promising a relentless assault. We are being drawn into an offensive war. The PM must spell out to Parliament what constitutes a “defensive” operation and the limits on the use of our bases. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukUS-Israel war with Iran: B-1 Lancer bomber lands at RAF FairfordThe aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four. 58332
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialMichael Wood Productions @michaelwoodprod.bsky.social · 06/03/2026 14412
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialSpotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 02/03/2026🎉 Really positive news coming from parliament that the government will scrap the Strategy and Policy Statement for the @electoralcommission.org.uk. ⚠️ We previously warned about the risks of keeping the statement in place in our report, Democracy in Danger 🧵 ⬇️spotlightcorruption.orgDemocracy in danger: why the government must restore the Electoral Commission’s full independence - Spotlight on CorruptionA fully independent Electoral Commission is critical to ensuring the integrity of UK elections, and maintaining public confidence that elections are run fairly. 23115
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 02/03/2026The Prime Minister must come to Parliament, set out the legal case for letting the US use UK bases for strikes on Iran and give MPs a vote. He must not let Trump drag Britain into another prolonged war in the Middle East. 515354
Reposted by jedmarson.bsky.socialPoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Yup. It’s what Putin did. It’s what Orban did. It’s what so many of us warned Trump would do and were called hysterics. It’s heartbreaking. 351143446
jedmarson.bsky.social @jedmarson.bsky.social · 14/02/2026It's time centrists join in to ensure the economy can sustain them and their grandchildren will thrive. Reform are exposed by Brexit's wrecking ball. Don't let Reform kid you breaking anything else is an answer. Enough? LibDems have most answers but Farage's mate Trump shows more rot is possible. 021