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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 19/05/2026

Liberal Democrats have always been clear that Britain’s future lies back in the EU, and we have a credible plan to get there - starting with a UK-EU customs union.

Quote from Al Pinkerton which reads: Liberal Democrats have always been clear that Britain’s future lies back in the EU, and we have a credible plan to get there.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 20/05/2026

MPs tonight have a chance to back our amendment, restore a strong trading relationship with Europe and turbo-charge our economy. It's time for a UK-EU customs union.

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Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Lovely to see @libdempeers.bsky.social is active. Do give them a follow to keep up to date on the work we are doing in the Lords.

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🟠 Social Liberal Forum 🟠 @socialliberalforum.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

💬 LIB DEM SPRING CONFERENCE 2026 Thank you to the hundreds who joined the SLF for Conference at our: 🟠 Pre-Conference Lunch 🟠 Vision Workshop 🟠 Fringe: Liberalism 🟠 Fringe: Economy 🟠 Conference Stall Read about Conference here: www.socialliberal.net/2026_spring_...

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 13/04/2026

Donald 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.

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🟠 Social Liberal Forum 🟠 @socialliberalforum.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

🔊 The Social Liberal Forum is delighted to announce the re-launch of its social media. Follow us on these platforms today! 🟠 Facebook: Search “Social Liberal Forum” 🟠 Instagram: Search @soclibforum 🟠 Bluesky: Search @soclibforum 🟠 Twitter/X: Search @soclibforum

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Tom Gordon MP @tomgordonld.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🏳️‍⚧️ I attended today’s Trans+ Solidarity briefing in Parliament. 🗣️ Trans voices must be heard. Their rights are being debated, yet too often they’re left out of the discussion. 🤝 I’m proud to stand with the trans community in the fight for dignity, equality and inclusion.

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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Important visit to NATO with @libdems.org.uk colleagues. We must begin cross-party talks on how to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP as soon as possible. The UK must retain its steadfast support for Ukraine by stepping up with bold ideas, action and closer partnership with Europe.

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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

The Government must now go further and faster on defence spending so we can stand up for #Ukraine and ensure our security against an emboldened Vladimir Putin. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 The @libdems.org.uk have a clear plan. 🔶👇

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 05/02/2025

With concerns over the cost of living, public services, and economic growth, it's clear to that a UK-EU Customs Union is the quickest way to turbo-charge and Trump-proof our economy.

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 01/02/2025

Six things you can thank Brexit for... 1. Airport and port queues 2. Spiralling food prices 3. Small businesses forced to shut down 4. Harder to work or study in EU 5. Artists hit by wave of barriers 6. Jobs chaos in NHS

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6 ways Brexit has made Brits' lives worse - from airport queues to food prices

Today marks five years since Britain's exit from the EU - and Brits are not thrilled about how it's turned out. Here The Mirror looks at some of the negative impacts of Brexit

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John B @johnkb.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I’ve just cancelled my Labour Party membership on the back of my frustration over Labour’s approach to the EU. Enough,s enough - joining the Lib Dems

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Alex Brewer MP 🔶 @alexkbrewer.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Europe has long been our biggest trading partner. If the Government is serious about growth, a customs union with the EU is the place to start.

A statement from Alex Brewer MP on calls for a customs union between the UK and the EU.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 16/01/2025

"Forming a Customs Union with the EU is the biggest thing we can do to turbocharge our economy long-term." "But an agreement to work towards one would unlock big economic benefits for the UK now and start tearing down those damaging Conservative trade barriers this year." @eddavey.libdems.org.uk

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Freddie van Mierlo MP 🔶 @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

🇪🇺 Yesterday, I was proud to support the EU-UK Youth Mobility Scheme in Parliament, calling to give young people under 30 the chance to live and work in the EU! Thank you to my Lib Dem colleague, MP James MacClearly for tabling this motion 🇪🇺

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Liberal Democrat European Group @ldeuropeangroup.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

If you look closely, you can see Labour scared of any meaningful action, Conservatives refusing to admit they botched Brexit, & Reform pretending the solution is to leave the ECHR! Only the @libdems.org.uk are ready to champion the policies we need for our economy, our young people and our future.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 16/01/2025

"Forming a Customs Union with the EU is not only the single biggest thing we can do to turbocharge our economy in the medium and long term. "An agreement to work towards one will unlock big economic benefits for the UK now." @eddavey.libdems.org.uk

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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

🚨🚨 Lib Dems are rightly pushing now more openly for more concrete rapprochment with the European Union. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk has just announced that his party wishes for the UK to strike a customs (union) deal with the bloc. 🧵 www.bbc.com/news/article...

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UK needs to rejoin EU customs union, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey

Sir Ed will argue the move is needed to deal with the incoming Trump presidency in the US.

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

❗ TODAY ❗ I'm proud to present my 🇪🇺 Youth Mobility Scheme Bill 🇬🇧 – a vital step to give young Brits the chance to live, work, and study across Europe. The botched Brexit deal robbed them of these opportunities. It's time to fix that and reset our relationship with the EU.

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Tom Gordon MP @tomgordonld.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I am absolutely thrilled to be one of the co-sponsors of James MacCleary’s EU-UK Youth Mobility Bill. We desperately need to rebuild our relationship with our closest and largest neighbour. I hope that tomorrow the government let Labour MPs back it. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

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Labour MPs urged to vote for youth mobility scheme as part of Brexit reset

Exclusive: Liberal Democrats to table a Bill on moves to allow the under 30s to live and work in the EU

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 14/01/2025

🕓 Hours to go! 🕛 Directly after #PMQs tomorrow, the debate on a UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme will be held in the House of Commons. Write to your MP to tell them how important this issue is for you and ask them to stay in the chamber. ~AA www.bestforbritain.org/yms_debate_1...

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Ask your MP to attend the debate on a UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme

Ask your MP to attend the debate on a UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme on Wednesday 15 January!

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Liberal Democrat European Group @ldeuropeangroup.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

🔶🇪🇺 This is what you get when you elect hard working @libdems.org.uk MPs An effective opposition, moving legislation in the Commons that credibly builds closer relations with Europe (and supports our young people!) Congratulations @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social! You have our full support!

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Liberal Democrat European Group @ldeuropeangroup.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

And already following the best AO in the Liberal Democrat’s! 💅🏻

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 08/01/2025

Taking the leap into Bluesky 👋

Ed Davey bungee jumping. His arms are spread out wide and his mouth is open.

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Liberal Democrat European Group @ldeuropeangroup.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

🔶🇪🇺 So much damage done to Britain, and even easy wins like a Youth Mobility scheme are being rejected by the Government. We need more politicians to be speaking up for closer relations to the world’s biggest trading bloc, to help grow our economy and fix our public services

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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

👏 We're delighted to announce, with the support of 11 new @libdems.org.uk Peers, that 75 Peers and 192 MPs are now backing the #CANBill. Thank you to all of these Parliamentarians for calling for the joined-up, science-led climate and nature framework offered by the Bill. @greenlibdems.org.uk

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

✍️ Being part of Erasmus wasn’t just about studying abroad - it was about building connections, skills, and opportunities for young people. Let’s ensure the next generation isn’t held back by the Tories' botched Brexit deal. Investing in youth mobility is investing in our future.

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Helen Maguire MP 🔶 @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

It’s right that we give our brave Ukrainian allies the support they need to resist Putin’s war machine. With the threat of the incoming Trump administration withdrawing US support for Ukraine, UK must lead with our European allies to make sure Russia can't win. #StandWithUkraine

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I have joined with colleagues to sign Sarah Olney's open letter to the Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations. We must be able to establish a Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU as we begin rebuilding our broken relationship with our closest neighbour.

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

🚨This Friday🚨 New Brexit rules will come into play, demanding UK businesses appoint an EU-based product safety rep - costing some SMEs thousands. Many are pulling out of EU & NI sales entirely. The Govt need to start taking their EU reset seriously.

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NI trade: New rule to hit GB small businesses selling to NI

Some small businesses in Great Britain will stop selling to NI next month due to new EU product safety rules.

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Dr Manuela Perteghella MP @mp4stratford.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I was very pleased to sign a letter by my colleague @sarahjolney1 calling for a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK. A great opportunity to give to our young people.

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

In her speech the Chancellor said: "Openness to each other’s markets is a source of strength, not weakness". She is right which makes Labour's refusal to even discuss the single market and customs union even more absurd. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Rachel Reeves signals wider reset of EU relations

Labour has ruled out rejoining the EU but may be open to alignment on areas such as farm and food exports.

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Caroline Voaden @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Thrilled to co-sign this letter urging the Government to re-establish a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK. Such a scheme has been sorely missed post-Brexit, with our young people and small businesses missing out on so many opportunities.

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Wendy Chamberlain MP @wendychambld.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I was pleased to co-sign this letter urging the Government to establish a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK. The scheme would provide more opportunities for young people while strengthening cultural, social and economic links between the EU and the UK.

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Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

A statement on the developing news in Syria

“The fall of Assad is a momentous day for the millions of Syrians who have suffered under his brutal rule.

“This despot - who used chemical weapons against his own people - must now face justice for the crimes which he has committed.

“It is too early to say what happens next. All efforts should be directed to securing an orderly transition of power and protecting minority groups.

“The international community must do all that we can to ensure that this genuinely is a turning point, and it is the voice of Syrians who are now heard, culminating in free and fair elections in line with international law.”

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

It's positive to see the Chancellor engaging with the EU, but the govt are so unambitious. British business needs access to the single market, not more cautious cherry picking. Labour must to put British prosperity ahead of their fear of Reform UK. www.ft.com/content/5636...

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Rachel Reeves to pledge ‘ambitious’ economic partnership with EU

UK chancellor will promise to fully honour post-Brexit deals in meeting with bloc’s finance ministers

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Liberal Democrat European Group @ldeuropeangroup.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Labour refusing to negotiate key agreements on things like Erasmus+ and Youth Mobility, even though there is public support for this. @libdems.org.uk MPs have been leading advocacy for these international agreements in Parliament, to rebuild our relationship with Europe

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Caroline Voaden @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

With Trump moving in it’s more important than ever that we start working hard and fast to restore trading relations with the EU Major new poll reinforces this: 🗳️ Crucially, voters who backed the Tories in 2019 but switched to Labour this year are just as emphatic in their support for closer EU ties

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

A Youth Mobility Scheme is vital for providing young people with opportunities to gain international experience, broaden their horizons, and contribute to our economy. I recently raised its importance in the House, read more about it in the Independent:

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Starmer accused of ‘burying head in sand’ over benefits of EU youth mobility deal

Exclusive: Despite repeatedly citing economic growth as a number one priority, the government has refused to conduct an assessment of how a deal for young people to live and work across the bloc…

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 03/12/2024

MPs have BACKED Sarah Olney's Lib Dem bill on electoral reform. This is a historic day for fair votes. Today, as we have done for a century, Liberal Democrats are leading the fight for fair votes and making sure that no one can be ignored in our democracy.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 30/11/2024

Young people in the UK are being denied opportunities because this government refuses to sit down with our European allies to agree on a Youth Mobility Scheme. James MacCleary challenges the Government on its refusal to act.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 28/11/2024

Here it is. Your new favourite Christmas classic. ‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄 youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...

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Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir - Love is Enough (feat. Ed Davey)

YouTube video by Liberal Democrats

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Liberal Democrat European Group @ldeuropeangroup.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

🇺🇦🔶 Ukraine and Ukrainians have suffered for years at the hands of Putin’s War. Liberal Democrat’s have worked in Parliament and with partners in ALDE and Liberal International, to campaign for meaningful steps, including unlocking £bns to support and rebuild Ukraine #SlavaUkraini

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 14/11/2024

With the incoming Trump administration, securing closer ties to Europe is essential to protect UK interests. A “Save Ukraine” summit in London can help unite European leaders and unlock £40 billion in frozen Russian assets, giving Ukraine critical support as winter approaches.

Ed Davey meeting with Ukrainian volunteers. Above him is the headline "Ed Davey urges Starmer to "Trump-proof" UK with closer European ties.

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Liberal Democrat European Group @ldeuropeangroup.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

🔶🇪🇺 Europe continues to be a beacon of progressive, compassionate politics, even with the growth of hard right and hard left politics. Liberal Democrats know that working closely with our allies, on defence, on trade and on opportunities for young people, is crucial to building a strong Britain

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Updated with yet more Lib Dem MPs and now also various official party bodies too:

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Lib Dem MPs & co

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