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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Lib Dem Women has written to Reform UK to express our disgust at the recent incident involving a woman who faced violence for exercising her democratic right to protest at Reform UK conference. Read our letter below 👇

Nigel Farage MP & Robert Jenrick MP
Reform UK Head Office
Millbank Tower
21-24 Millbank
London
SW1P 4QP
Dear Mr Farage and Mr Jenrick,
8th September 2026
Liberal Democrat Women are writing to express our deep concern and disgust at the
way the recent incident involving a woman exercising her democratic right to protest
has been discussed and treated by members of Reform UK.
Whatever one’s political views, there can be no justification for violence or
intimidation towards someone exercising their democratic right to protest. The
woman involved did not, as far as we understand, physically harm or touch anyone.
She expressed her views and used words that some people clearly found
unwelcome.
That does not justify violence.
We are particularly concerned by comments made by Robert Jenrick on television
yesterday which appeared to trivialise the seriousness of what had happened. Being
older does not make violence, intimidation or the fear caused by such behaviour any
less serious.
We are equally concerned by the subsequent public response, including Nigel
Farage’s use of the word “boring” over and over again on stage when referring to the
incident. Turning an incident involving violence against a woman into a source of
humour or entertainment is deeply troubling.
Political disagreement should never become an excuse for dehumanising or
humiliating those who disagree with us. Nor should violence against women become
something to laugh about, minimise or use as political entertainment.
This is particularly important at a time when women and girls continue to face
misogyny, intimidation and abuse, including increasingly online. Political leaders

have a responsibility to set the standard for public discourse and to make clear that
violence and intimidation are unacceptable, whoever the target may be.
It is therefore deeply disappointing to see an incident involving a woman being
attacked treated in a manner that appears to make light of what happened, while
Reform UK simultaneously presents itself as a party committed to protecting women.
Protecting women must mean protecting women even when we disagree with them.
It must mean defending their right to participate in public and political life without fear
of intimidation or violence.
Women must not be expected to surrender their democratic rights because their
words may be unpopular or unwelcome.
Liberal Democrat Women will continue to stand up for women’s right to participate
fully in our democracy, for respectful political debate and for a society in which
violence against women is never treated as a joke.
We ask both of you to reflect on the message being sent by the comments and
responses surrounding this incident, and to make clear that violence, intimidation
and the trivialisation of violence against women have no place in our political debate.
Yours sincerely,
Donna Harris
Chair
Liberal Democrat Women

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aldtu.bsky.social @aldtu.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Retired women get a third less pension than men – an income gap of more than £7,000 a year buff.ly/kRyQdQt Women approaching retirement have built up half the workplace pension of men on average and are more likely to have no pension wealth at all @marisharay.bsky.social @libdemwomen.bsky.social

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Gender pensions gap effectively means retired women go 4 months a year without a pension – TUC

Today (Wednesday) is 'gender pensions gap day’ when the average retired woman would effectively stop receiving a pension if it was paid out at the same rate as men, says the TUC.

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Are you a member of Lib Dem Women and are interested in online violence against women and girls? Then please join our upcoming members only event with @mariecgoldman.bsky.social to discuss our motion on online harms at #LDConf 2026. Sign up here: www.libdemwomen.org/stopping_vio...

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Stopping Violence against Women and Girls in the Digital Age

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 30/05/2026

The new EHRC Code of Practice is not fit for purpose. It does not provide clear guidance or do enough to protect everyone from discrimination, and it is not compatible with longstanding British values. @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk and @MarieCGoldman.bsky.social have written to Bridget Phillipson. ⬇️

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

If you’re attending party conference, take action and vote for “Justice for WASPI Women – A Historic Gender Injustice and a Shocking Labour U Turn” in the emergency motion ballot. The ballot will have arrived in your inbox at 5pm from Christian Moon titled “Vote now: Conference Emergency Motion”.

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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk · 11/03/2026

This is a cross party statement in solidarity with @greenpartyhan.bsky.social after what happened this weekend. Thanks to all the LGBT and Feminist organisations within all the respective parties for signing this, and it was amazing working with you all.

This is a statement, the contents of which sadly do not fit within the maximum character limit for ALT text. The statement is co-signed by the LGBTIQA Greens, Trans Greens, Rainbow Greens, LGBT+ Liberal Democrats, Out for Independence, Feminist Greens, Liberal Democrat Women; and co-signed individually by Silver Rees of the Young Greens, who is Trans Liberation Officer, and Georgia Meadows who is Trans Officer of LGBT+ Labour and Labour Students.

The full statement can be found online at https://lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk/2026/03/11/a-cross-party-statement-in-solidarity-with-hannah-spencer-mp/

Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Meet new team on a mission to empower women in the Liberal Democrats to achieve their political goals. Cllr @juliacambridge.bsky.social, Alice Bridges-Westcott and LDW Chair Cllr Donna Harris have appointed to the leadership of the Campaign for Gender Balance!

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Women are natural community leaders. Yet their representation in Local Government remains sluggishly low at just over 1/3 elected representatives.

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Join the brilliant Cllr Rachel Bentley and @5050parliament.bsky.social as they share thoughts and tips on the joys and challenges of public office. It’s open to women who are not yet politically aligned, Lib Dem aligned and those who are considering the Lib Dems. linktr.ee/5050.parliam...

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

To all the amazing Muslim women standing in the local elections, who are observing this holy month of #Ramadan - thank you! We need more women to stand from all sections of society. I’m proud to be standing with Mariam in #WestBarnes #Merton @mertonlibdems.bsky.social @libdemwomen.bsky.social

Hina with Mariam selfie in West Barnes

“Just two Muslim LibDem women campaigning in Ramadan.

At sunset we are cooking Iftars and praying with our families after a day of fasting … yes no food or WATER all day!”

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aldtu.bsky.social @aldtu.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Revealed: Women suffer most from spiralling court backlog buff.ly/4oRRs4R Women disproportionately locked up as number of English and Welsh prisoners held on remand rises by 44% in 10 years @marisharay.bsky.social @libdemwomen.bsky.social @maxwilkinson.bsky.social @janedodds.bsky.social

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Revealed: Women suffer most from spiralling court backlog

Women disproportionately locked up as number of English and Welsh prisoners held on remand rises by 44% in 10 years

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Alex Brewer MP 🔶 @alexkbrewer.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

(1) A very disappointing response from the Government today on the topic of WASPI Women. Ministers have admitted that millions of women, including thousands in NE Hampshire, were wronged. And yet, they're refusing to issue compensation to those affected, because it "would not be practical".

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The murder and execution of Renee Nicole Good should be a watershed moment for UK-US relations. The actions of the trump administration and ICE are shocking and appalling. We must do all we can to stop Reform Uk recreating their appalling actions in the UK.

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Violence against women and girls in the online space is a growing problem. As politicians and activists we have to be vigilant against forces which seek to silence women. Whether it’s digital abuse or the physical threat that it can quickly turn into, there is no excuse. #VAWG #whiteribboncampaign

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women and girls.

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Today marks Equal Pay Day 2025. An important moment to recognise the pay gap in the UK and a chance to push for change to end the gap. 🧵

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Yesterday, Nov 21st, was ask her to stand day. An important milestone for women's representation, and a chance to look forward to the future and what we can do to improve women's representation in the Lib Dems and the UK. #AskHerToStand

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Marie Goldman MP @mariecgoldman.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Proud to be part of The 40% Project by RPS Women in Photography, celebrating women now making up 40% of the UK Parliament. 🎉 It's a reminder to keep supporting women to step into politics, because representation matters. #RPS #rpsWIP40 #deerobinsonphotographer

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Amazing to see from Christine here!

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

A proud day for Liberal Democrat Women 🧡 Today in Vauxhall, we watched Ed Davey welcome Cllr Tina Valcarcel — former Labour Mayor of Lambeth — into the Liberal Democrats, surrounded by fantastic women activists.

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

This is really great to see. The @waspicampaign.bsky.social have done some amazing work fighting back and the government must take this opportunity to compensate them. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation

Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

For too long women have faced an institutionally misogynistic policing system. Until we can stamp it out women will be unable to trust the very people employed to protect us.

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chalmersdavid.bsky.social @chalmersdavid.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

I was delighted to sign @libdemwomen.bsky.social pledge supporting all women’s rights and their important role in politics @pluslibdems.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk @mariecgoldman.bsky.social

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Congratulations to @d66.nl and @vvdonline.bsky.social for their success in the Netherlands elections this week!

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

It is so wonderful to see both our presidential candidates @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and @pruebray.bsky.social coming together to push back against the Quotas rule changes 🫶

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

So many of Women's rights in the UK are upheld by the ECHR. So proud that the party led the opposition to this dreadful motion, it's clear only the Lib Dems will stand up for Human Rights.

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Lib Dem Women are hosting a hustings for the Lib dem president and vice president candidates in the party's elections. Friday 31st October 7:00 - 8:30 PM Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join lib dem women for president and vice president hustings

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

An appalling statistic that only further shows how Women are an afterthought in Healthcare.

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Published and promoted by Liberal Democrat Women at First Floor, 66 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AU, United Kingdom.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 24/10/2025

In local elections up and down the country, the Liberal Democrats are winning week-in, week-out.

Lib Dems winning

Liberal Democrats have won more council by-elections than Labour, Conservatives and the Green Party combined.

Ref - 49
LD - 43
Con - 15
Lab - 13
Grn - 11

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Lib Dem Women are clear: We need real action on violence against Women & Girls. Great to see our parties new spokesperson raising such a critical issue!

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Janey Little 🔶 @janeyislittle.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Excited to be attending ALDE Congress for the first time this weekend in Brussels! I'm looking forward to learning more about our sister parties across Europe and how our liberal family works together across Europe

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🦇💀 Rigg-or Mortis 💀🦇 @rigg.lgbt · 18/10/2025

This is a lovely photo, and illustrates that while certain noisy folks with contacts in the transphobe media can shout all they like, the official lib dem bodies @libdemwomen.bsky.social and @pluslibdems.bsky.social are very happy to support each other.

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

The Lib Dems are the only ones who can hold back the tide of Reform UK

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 17/10/2025

🚨 LIB DEM WIN: @alisonebennett.bsky.social has secured changes to the Mental Health Bill, ensuring better support for young carers whose parents have mental illness.

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Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Having fun with @artie-k.bsky.social on the @pluslibdems.bsky.social and @libdemwomen.bsky.social stall at #sldconf sending the message that we stand together and support each other. We are talking about Council elections and medical misogyny.

Caron and Artie on the Plus/ Lib Dem Women stall.

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Appalling! It only further shows how dangerous Reform UK is to Women's rights in the UK. They're trump style politics MUST be stopped, and only the Liberal Democrats can stop Reform in their tracks.

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