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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 28/09/2026

We recently scrutinised the new Culture strategy in Brent There were clear gaps with no recognition of the role planning, nuisance and licensing need to play I've asked the council to include this & recommended they review the Local Music Action Charter by UK Music

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 28/09/2026

Recently on Community & Welbeing Scrutiny committee I challenged officers on whether they were measuring the right things when tackling youth crime I will continue to make sure that the council is laser focused on what matters to support young people & help residents feel safe

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 20/09/2026

Local councils can make or break the music industry The industry is under huge pressure from rising costs, venue closures, brexit, cuts to music education, AI - but also callous councils who act without care for this important sector We all need to do our part to save the future of music

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 18/09/2026

"Quibbling" is not the word I wanted to use at the end of this speech - but what I wanted to say was not suitable for the council chamber. We had a plan to stay below 1.5 degrees of warming. We have failed - because too many politicians have worried about the short term cost.

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 18/09/2026

A year ago I forced the council leader to write to the Mayor's office about the service on the Picadilly line. This week I asked if he had followed up on the (long delayed) inadequate response. The answer was no. We will keep pushing for an improved service on the Picadilly line

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 17/09/2026

Instead of considering what actually needs debating in Brent, the Labour group just recycled a motion from 12 months ago, expressing support for the West London Orbital To do it once was performative. Doing it twice is a waste of council time. Brent Residents deserve better

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 09/09/2026

Progress today on the project to tackle ASB on the canal. A joint effort between Friends of the Grand Union, CRT, McConnells, the Council and myself. We are putting in fences to block the most popular drinking spots on the canal - ahead of planting 100s of new bushes in Nov

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 07/09/2026

Yet again a fair voting system has prevented the far right taking absolute power. Still terryifing to see this happen in Germany, but if this happened here with our voting system Reform would be in power. We need a fair voting system in this country www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 06/09/2026

Another morning clearing the rubbish from our stretch of the Canal with some wonderful local volunteers - part of the Friends of the Grand Union. #volunteering #grandunioncanal #localcouncillor #politiciansofinstagram #flytipping

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 03/09/2026

Not all Reform voters are racist. But when the party allows comments like this from its leadership with no consequences. Then the party is racist. If YOU are reading this thinking " I vote reform and I am not racist", then just take a hard look at the party you are supporting

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 02/09/2026

You can’t fix our country until you fix our broken politics. It was brilliant to meet some democracy campaigners today!

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 14/08/2026

Anything that leads to greaters transparency in AI generated content is good for jobs, creativity - and for the tech sector itself. We need AI, and we have to innovate - but I have argued for years that we have to do it responsibly. This shows it is possible. cybersecuritynews.com/anthropic-ad...

cybersecuritynews.com

Anthropic to Add Invisible Watermarks to All Claude AI Outputs

Anthropic will add invisible watermarks and signed metadata to Claude outputs to identify AI-generated content.

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 06/08/2026

One can only hope that when the country literally catches fire - even the biggest sceptics actually do start to pay attention.... www.theguardian.com/media/2026/a...

theguardian.com

Right turn on green: is the Telegraph changing its tune on the climate?

Flurry of articles has raised eyebrows and prompted a response from Kemi Badenoch defending stance on net zero

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 29/07/2026

We are into yet another heatwave. Too many people still think that Net Zero will bankrupt us. The truth is the impact of climate change will cost far more. The first job of government protecting its people. A Reform or Tory Government would surrender us all to Climate Change

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 23/07/2026

This is really excellent news. Not only the change in the law, but the stats regarding the uptick in people installing solar already @Reformuk: most people are not fooled by you they know green energy is the future. #climatechange #solar #renewables

theguardian.com

UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August

Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran war

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 21/07/2026

There are so many reasons why Farage's stories about his £5m don't add up. It's epic scale gaslighting. Honestly, its a complete joke. I hope @countbinface.bsky.social beats him - it would be a fitting end to his career. #countbinface #farage #reformuk #donation #ukpolitics #clactonbyelection

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 17/07/2026

Meeting with Canal and River Trust, Friends of the Grand Union and McConnells to discuss our joint effort to block anti-social behaviour hotspots on the canal. In five words: More nature, fewer beer cans. #localcouncillor #biodiversity #solutions #grandunioncanal

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 15/07/2026

We do need to get more young people into work, education or training - no question. But as with every other problem, the right wing are blaming migrants. Recently they're claiming that 27 young, non-EU migrants are getting hired for every young Brit. Here's why its not true

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 14/07/2026

“Don’t wait until after the next election – when you might be powerless to do anything about it.” Burnham will have a small window of time to prevent an absolutely chaotic election, and genuinely change politics for the better. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

independent.co.uk

Andy Burnham urged to change the UK’s voting system before it is ‘too late’

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is expected to warn Labour may be ‘powerless to do anything’ to change the voting system after the next election

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 10/07/2026

Visiting ASB hotspots today to discuss solutions with officers. Honestly ridiculous volume of beer cans. More meetings next week. My fellow councillors and I will not stop looking for real solutions across education, licensing, and enforcement. #asb #localcouncillor #brent

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 09/07/2026

Another day campaigning in a heatwave - 35 degrees today. Oof. Kudos to people from all parties out today (in any by-election), but obviously rooting for Alex here in Streatham - the best choice ! #byelection #climatechange #heatwave #localcouncillor #politics

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 08/07/2026

Yesterday I successfully moved an amendment to a Conservative motion on SCIL is allocation to force the cabinet to consider allocating SCIL to fixing roads and pavements Getting a grip on our roads and pavements is good for all residents - and will save the council money in the long run

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 07/07/2026

Since I got elected I have been pushing for CIL funding to be properly invested by the council NCIL in particular is meant to be allocated based on where it was raised & most other boroughs give their councillors a say on spending in their ward. This has not been happening in Brent🧵 1/2

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 06/07/2026

There are no silver bullets to fix all our issues but its clear Politics has caused, or is failing to fix, many of our issues today Do you think fixing politics should be a priority? Fill in this survey: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 05/07/2026

If you are going to do a job ... do it right. On this occasion - clearing rubbish along the canal. I am not even sure how the rubbish gets to some of these places.. its baffling. #flytipping #asb #localcouncillor #volunteer #canal #libdems

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 04/07/2026

Another morning helping residents clear out their old / broken furniture. Community skips are a good service - but even when its right on their doorstep some of our elderly residents just cannot move these items by themselves. #politics #localcouncillor #libdems #helpinghand

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 29/06/2026

I got into politics to move our country forward - to build a modern, progressive country But the fight we are having is to stop the right wing from unravelling progress already made. Workers rights, human rights, equal rights, free press, progress to net zero & more. Don't let them - get involved

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 25/06/2026

Some observations from canvassing in Acton... most obviously - whoever becomes next Labour leader definitely has their work cut out to restore faith - both in their own party, but also politics itself. #politics #byelection #fixpolitics #andyburnham

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 25/06/2026

Flying the flag in 31 degree heat in the Acton By-election today I got into politics because of Climate Change originally so I find campaigning in an extreme heatwave oddly motivating - and I fear we will all have to get used to it #politics #libdems #byelection #climatechange

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 24/06/2026

The people telling you immigrants are the problem are preventing us from discussing the real solutions for healthcare, housing and more. Yes, people believe immigration is a problem. But the right response is not to pander to that narrative - it's to challenge it

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 22/06/2026

Starmer is out and this has to be the final straw. We need to fix politics so that governments have an actual mandate. We need a fair voting system. You can help - Take our survey asking "Is Politics Working?" to send a message to our next PM: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 22/06/2026

Immigration or bust. An ageing population means we need more funds to cover healthcare, social care and pensions - but we have a smaller number of working people to pay for it (relatively). If we want to avoid a financial death spiral - we cannot shut the door on immigration.

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 15/06/2026

Reform do not care how many immigrants are arriving - that's just an excuse. They care about those already here. They want to end settled status They want a Trump-style I.C.E agency And they regularly stoke hatred - leading to race riots Anyone who is not "white British" is at risk.

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 11/06/2026

Despite everything the government, the Tories & Farage have done - Asylum seekers keep on coming - because anything is better than what they have left behind. Britain is still seen a place that they can rebuild their lives - and that is something to be proud of. #smallboats #refugees

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 22/05/2026

Brent Labour, led by Cllr Butt, got the backing of only 10% of residents in this local election - due to their poor performance, and low turnout Despite this Labour & Tories have done a stitch up to keep Cllr Butt as leader. It's no wonder people are losing faith in politics.

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 13/05/2026

The Brent Labour leader has to go. His position is not tenable. We need a new approach to politics in Brent - which means change at the top. If any other party props him up - they will have to answer to the voters. www.mylondon.news/news/north-l...

mylondon.news

Call for Brent Council Leader to step down after bruising election

Cllr Muhammed Butt has been leader of the council for 14 years

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 06/05/2026

Local elections should be about local government. Some parties what to distract you from what actually matters: who will do the work. Lib Dems win more councillors every year, win more by-elections, and defend more seats - because we actually deliver for people. #votelibdem

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 21/04/2026

As a Councillor in Brent & a working musician - I am asking for your support to save Battery Studios. Please sign the petition! c.org/z2wrrf5vyM

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Sign the Petition

Save Battery Studios – Protect the Future of UK Music

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 21/04/2026

Kudos to Camden Lib Dems for continuing to support musicians. Nuisance buskers should be dealt with, but Labour have reduced legal busking, while noise complaints have reached new highs anyway - quite an achievement! camdenist.beehiiv.com/p/don-t-ban-...

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Don’t ban all the buskers 🫨

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 16/04/2026

Fly tipping, harrassment, beer cans by the hundreds, e-bikes & scooters on the towpath, not enough lighting - walking along the canal should be a pleasure - but its badly impacted by all sorts of anti-social behaviour. Liberal Democrats are cleaning it up: get involved - get in touch!

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 12/04/2026

This is fantastic news. An Anti-Eu, Pro-Trump, Pro-Putin wannabe dictator has lost power. No, I am not talking about Farage, but about Orban. The massive turn out shows the way to beat the far-right is through action not apathy. Help stop Reform in the UK, get involved!

bbc.co.uk

Hungary election: Viktor Orbán concedes with opposition on course for landslide election win - follow live

Hungary's prime minister has been ousted after 16 years in power, with Péter Magyar set to be the country's new leader.

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 08/03/2026

Canvassing in Sudbury today - good conversations with residents ... and of course reporting issues as we find them !

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 04/02/2026

“...there is a pipeline we are not thinking through about the future of UK music and how we are seen culturally around the world.” Kate Nash tells MPs how touring is becoming unaffordable for musicians.

standard.co.uk

Kate Nash tells MPs: I sell pictures of my bum on the internet to fund my tour

The musician told MPs she lost £26,000 on her last tour of Europe.

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 03/02/2026

I am absolutely, completely un-shocked by this. When is the government going to take building quality seriously? Labour/Starmer are taking a very short terminist view of the housing crisis. We need to build new homes AND build them well, or we will ruin people's lives

bbc.co.uk

'I can't sell this house – we absolutely are trapped'

A family from Hackney describe their struggle with mould and damp in a new home they bought in 2015.

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 01/02/2026

Time for my monthly shift on canal clean up duty up with some of my wonderful neighbours. There are volunteers out every week in our area for anyone who wants to join ! Just drop me a DM.

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Cllr Charlie Clinton @libdemcharlie.com · 29/01/2026

Labour have confirmed they have no intention of ending Leasehold: their new bill says ground rents will only change to a peppercorn after 40 years(!) Liberal Democrats will keep fighting to end leasehold. If you are disappointed by Labour - join the Lib Dems. (Resharing a previous speech!)

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