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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🔶Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats on tour ➡️ Holborn & St Pancras edition 💫 Good luck to our fantastic candidate Patrick Stillman in tomorrow’s by-election 🗳️Vote Lib Dem! #holbornbyelection #patrickstillman #votelibdem #wfld

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Peace will not be built by denying the rights or humanity of either Palestinians or Israelis. After years of horrific bloodshed, displacement & suffering, the challenge facing all those who want peace is how Palestinians & Israelis can live as equals, with dignity, justice & security. 1/2

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats statement on the Green Party’s ‘Zionism is Racism’ policy

Peace will not be built by denying the rights or humanity of either Palestinians or Israelis.

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Energy is not a luxury, it’s a basic human need. The Liberal Democrats have a 4-point plan to halve #energy bills over the next 10 years that takes both climate change and the cost-of-living seriously. 1/2

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

How much?! That’s right, Reform has received £72 million from 2 donors in 2 days - more than the combined sum of £69 million given to all UK parties last year! We need a commission to review and set limits on donations. Don’t let them get away with it! Alex Marshall-Lewis, WFLD chair

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

“That’s just racist” Waltham Forest Lib Dem chair Alex Marshall-Lewis responds to Reform Party Zia Yusuf’s tweet about a Somali-born British politician. #standuptoracism #london #antiracism @libdemalex86.bsky.social

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It’s a fair comment to say they deserve time. Certainly their supporters/ voters will want to give them that. It’s also fair to say that local authorities have been underfunded for too long. My criticism is that the financial constraints were well known and the manifesto was still overly ambitious.

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

As a social liberal, I’m nothing short of delighted with the commitment six London Councils have made to upholding Trans+ rights. However, the Greens seem to lack a plan to improve Waltham Forest and the financial realities appear to finally be hitting home. open.substack.com/pub/alexmars...

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Waltham Forest Greens Deserve Praise For Their Stance on LGBTIQA+ Rights

But their plan to improve Waltham Forest as we near their first 100 days in office lacks substance.

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

What will Andy Burnham as PM and the ill-defined ideology of Manchesterism mean for further devolution and a genuine fair funding deal for local authorities? This is my two-pence: substack.com/@alexmarshal...

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Does Manchesterism Offer A Plan For Fair Funding

Will Andy Burnham Finally Deliver For Local Government

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

It’s fun trying either way. A nightmare avoiding the scores before watching on catch up as well!

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Will do and thanks for reading. Full disclosure, I’m an active Lib Dem in the area but will endeavour to be fair. The Greens inherited a bad financial situation from Labour and councils across the country need better funding. Hopefully, they wont be as wasteful as Labour were.

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

My first Substack looking at the first meeting and decisions of the new Green cabinet in Waltham Forest. More hyper-local musings to come! substack.com/@alexmarshal...

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The first Green Cabinet Meet in Waltham Forest

A cautious, timid beginning for the new administration.

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Meet Alex Marshall-Lewis I moved to Higham Hill with my family in 2018. I’m currently Chair of Waltham Forest LibDems. I regularly go litter-picking & want more action to deter flytipping. I want to see better protection of our green spaces & stronger measures to ensure our rivers are clean. 1/2

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Introducing @jdschreuder.bsky.social - the Lib Dem candidate for Chapel End in Walthamstow. Dino is a teacher by profession, who understands the value of #education & mental health services. If elected he will champion community wellbeing & improve local schools, especially for SEND children.

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Arran Angus 🔶️ @arranangus.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Even during election time the Labour Councillors at missing from action.

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

“The Liberal Democrats believe that everybody has a right to safe, affordable #housing, but that’s not happening here in Waltham Forest,” Fiona Hamilton, Lib Dem candidate for Grove Green ward #walthamforest #libdems #grovegreen #SixToFix

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

From health and housing to safer streets and a cleaner environment, our Waltham Forest Liberal Democrat candidates are ready with a Six Point Plan to improve life for everyone in our borough. #walthamforest #SixToFix #libdems #votelibdem #localelections

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I think it’s more likely that we’ll win votes by highlighting our excellent record when it comes to recycling.

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Lib Dem Peers @libdempeers.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Lib Dems: 8 of the top 10 for recycling in England. Greens: Their only majority council ranks 162nd Talk is cheap. Recycling rates aren't.

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The Jenkinsite Policy Network 🔶 @jenkinsitenetwork.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

What began in January as the Jenkinsite Group has grown into the Jenkinsite Policy Network: a Liberal Democrat space for liberal social democracy, democratic reform, policy discussion, and good-faith debate. Join us: www.facebook.com/groups/98719...

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The Jenkinsite Policy Network 🔶 @jenkinsitenetwork.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Back in January, @libdemalex86.bsky.social and I discussed creating a Jenkinsite group. We're now nearing 200 members and holding a ballot on whether to become a policy forum. If you're a #LibDem, come and join us 🔶 www.facebook.com/groups/98719...

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The last police station in Waltham Forest has closed ☹️ As local activist Naomi McCarthy explains, the Lib Dems had put forward a motion in the London Assembly to prevent this, yet Labour and the Greens voted the motion down 😠 #policestation #walthamforest

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

“Someone should tell Donald #Trump that starting illegal wars in the Middle East is not going to make people forget about the #Epstein Files.” #libdems #middleeast

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Waltham Forest Lib Dems chair @libdemalex86.bsky.social on why we can’t trust anything Labour says! Council Leader Grace Williams promised a fair deal for Waltham Forest if a Labour government was voted in. Instead, we’ve got more cuts & need an emergency bailout! Waltham Forest deserves better!

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Waltham Forest deserves better and Liberal Democrats will offer a more responsible alternative in May

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

“Labour likes to boast that Waltham Forest Council is well run and financially responsible. That claim has now completely collapsed as it seeks an emergency government bailout.” Local people are paying the price for Labour’s financial mismanagement says WF Lib Dems chair @libdemalex86.bsky.social

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Waltham Forest Lib Dems chair @libdemalex86.bsky.social documents the extensive problem of #potholes in his local Higham Hill area. This borough-wide issue has resulted in Waltham Forest being given a RED rating for the dire state of its roads. 1/3

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The Jenkinsite Policy Network 🔶 @jenkinsitenetwork.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The @libdemvoice.org piece introducing the Jenkinsite Group has just been published! It was submitted last week, so the membership count is slightly out of date (it says we have 94 members, but we're currently at 119). It's great to see the group launch into the wider Lib Dem family!

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Introducing The Jenkinsite Group

For the longest time, I have regarded myself as a

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

And over 100 now! All credit to you @libdemjack.bsky.social for getting this going.

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Thanks for creating this group Jack. Hopefully the beginnings of an exciting discussion forum and possibly more…

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Britain is not broken. Yes, it can be governed better and Labour has failed since being elected. But it’s not broken. What harms Britain is self-serving, opportunistic politicians like Robert Jenrick whose rhetoric only aims to divide society. His defection only strengthens the need to defeat Reform

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The Jenkinsite Policy Network 🔶 @jenkinsitenetwork.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Step one to honouring the memory of #RoyJenkins - having him added to the membership card options! Email Lib Dem Help (help@libdems.org.uk) and request that he be added! Cc: @libdemalex86.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk @scotlibdems.org.uk @libdemdaisy.bsky.social @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I’m fully in on that idea! I’m just not sure where to begin.

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I feel it’s a term that needs to be brought back into common use. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it deserves an historical discussion group on the great man, the social reforms of the sixties, and the ideological views that you have outlined here.

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Today is the first day of Hanukkah 🕎, the Jewish Festival of Lights. It should be a day of celebration and joy and yet, instead, Jewish communities everywhere are faced with new heartache following today’s horrific terror attack in Bondi Beach, Sydney. 1/2

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Rob Blackie @robblackie.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The leader of Camden Labour has fled Fortune Green ward (where his colleague is the brilliant Lib Dem Nancy Jirira) to a safer ward across the borough. Labour clearly feeling scared of the Camden Lib Dems team.

Camden New Journal's Richard Osley reports on Camden Labour leader Richard Olszewski fleeing his ward.

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Every word! We should protect the BBC’s independence and not give in to the pressure of another leader. No shock to see Truss, Braverman and Dorries call for the licence fee to be scrapped, or that Huddlestone and Badenoch are claiming institutional bias. Davie biased against the right? Come on.

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

“Today, we remember those who lost their lives in conflict. We wear our poppy—a resilient flower that grew from the torn battlefields—as a symbol of remembrance and hope for a peaceful future…” Alex Lewis @libdemalex86.bsky.social , WFLD Chair #lestweforget #RemembranceDay #libdems #WalthamForest

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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Dr George Alfred Busby (1899-1980), surgeon, born in Barbados. A Walthamstow GP from 1926-29, he was well known for helping local people to receive healthcare in pre-NHS times. A Nubian Jak Community Trust heritage plaque commemorates him at his former home, 66 Erskine Road, Walthamstow. #BHM25

Photo of Nubian Jak Community Trust heritage plaque for Dr George Busby at 66 Erskine Road, Walthamstow.

Source: Creative Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dr_George_Alfred_Busby_1899-1980.jpg

Photographic portrait of Dr George Busby and his wife Sarah.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 20/10/2025

Then fix it.

Screenshot from BBC: Rachel Reeves blames Brexit deal for long-term damage to economy.

Rachel Reeves made the comment about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Echoing Ed’s comments, hoping for healing for the hostage families, whilst also thinking of those families whose loved ones won’t be returning after being killed during this horrific 2 year conflict 🎗️🙏💔

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I don’t think we can rule anything out at this point 😂

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

The bar has suffered there. Each person probably would have bought two more beers if he hadn’t destroyed Humphries with such speed.

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Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats @wflds.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

#Homelessness is all around us. People are literally dying on our streets! Did you know that 1611 homeless people died in 2024? Walthamstow Lib Dem activist Alan Jones went to a London vigil organised by the Museum of Homelessness (@ourmoh.bsky.social ) on Thursday to highlight this tragedy🧵1/4

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Alex Marshall-Lewis 🔶 @libdemalex86.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

“A phased removal would help mitigate the financial impact on residents”. An absolute insult. What would help mitigate the financial impact is a reversal of this decision!

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