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NEW: Lib Dem MPs urge Greens to defect after ‘Zionism is racism’ vote @timfarron.bsky.social: “Real Greens are welcome in the Lib Dems” @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social: “You can find your political home in the Liberal Democrats” @luketaylorld.bsky.social: “You are welcome in the Liberal Democrats”

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Lib Dem MPs urge Greens to defect after ‘Zionism is racism’ vote

Liberal Democrat MPs have invited Green members to defect after the party’s conference voted for a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism.

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Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I agree with Luke. This motion by the Green Party is wrong-headed and deeply damaging.

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Cllr Katie Mansfield 🔶 @katiemansfield.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On the doorsteps of Hampstead & Highgate, I hear first-hand the concerns about antisemitism in our community. The Green Party motion will leave many Jewish people feeling less safe. We must build cohesion and tackle antisemitism and Islamophobia, not deepen division. I fully endorse this statement.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The motion passed at Green Party Conf' actively undermines a 2-state solution, and does not address the rising threats of Islamophobia and Antisemitism here in the UK. This is a divisive motion that pours fuel on the fire of tensions in the UK, and will leave many British Jews feeling less safe.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What a mess. Should Andy Burnham have been more curious about what was happening at Man City during his time as Mayor, or was there a policy of not looking the Middle Eastern gift horse in the mouth? Any intervention from Burnham now on sanctions for Man City would be unforgivable.

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 02/10/2026

Wick & East Caithness (Highland) Council By-Election Result [1st Prefs]: 🔶 LDM: 50.4% (+20.6) 🙋 Ind: 23.6% (New) 🎗️ SNP: 14.0% (-11.3) ➡️ RFM: 9.4% (New) 🌳 CON: 2.6% (-12.5) No Inds (-12.8, -10.5) as previous. Liberal Democrat 'Gain' from Independent - Stage 1. Changes w/ 2022.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

LIB DEM WIN! Delighted the Government have caved and listened to our calls on this. Lib Dems tabled amendments to do this in the Lords back in July, and once again we have led the way on the decent, right thing to do to protect passengers and improve the experience of air travel. buff.ly/JyLo2MV

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UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children

Planned rule change forms part of Burnham’s bid to crack down on the ‘little charges that add up’

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My latest newsletter for residents of Sutton, Cheam and Worcester Park is out! In this issue: ❤️‍🩹 Fighting for women's health at St Helier 🏠️ Latest on the B&Q scheme ⚖️ Step towards justice for abuse victims ... and more Read it here: buff.ly/atYWW2z

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A few reflections on another Liberal Democrat Conference, and why Conference season matters more than you think. My latest Substack: buff.ly/s86IfCe

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A Busman’s Holiday

Reflections on another Liberal Democrat Conference

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We CAN lower bills and emissions at the same time. The MCS Foundation put on a fascinating interactive demonstration of the role heat pumps can play in helping families save money AND help the nation reach Net Zero. Really enjoyed hearing more about getting this tech into homes up and down the UK.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The fight to finally beat cancer will define us, but we must make sure care is excellent for those suffering right now. It was sobering as always to catch up with Young Lives vs Cancer at Lib Dem Conference about how we improve care for heartbreakingly young and brave patients and their families.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I had a great time last week at the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the highlights of the social calendar in Sutton! This festival really demonstrates all that is good about Sutton, and reminds us of the incredible contribution our Hong Konger community has made to the borough.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🌲💧 Forest of Dean? Lake District? No, suburban London. Last week I had the privilege of being shown around the Anton Crescent Wetlands by the London Wildlife Trust. Such a joy to see this beautiful place nestled at the heart of my constituency through the eyes of nature experts.

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Dr Al Pinkerton MP @alpinkerton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Prime Minister’s recognition that Britain needs a much closer relationship with Europe is a step in the right direction, but one that is taking far too long. Every month of inaction means more trade barriers, lost investment and higher costs. [1/2]

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm proud that Sutton is one of the safest places to live in England. But that doesn't mean crime isn't impacting lives here, or that we're resting on our laurels. Great to catch up with officers at the Kimpton today to talk about their work to tackle the crimes facing businesses and traders here.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We are numb to the appalling failure of Thames Water to fix our creaking infrastructure. Enough is enough! I will keep doing everything in my power to get the government to see sense, take control, put them into special administration, and restructure them. buff.ly/136CW1D

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Water leak cuts supply to homes across five London boroughs - LIVE

Thames Water says homes across 14 London postcodes may have no water or low pressure

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Who would have guessed it? Andy B shows no leadership on a LHR 3R, he defers back to ‘London’ to decide. If you are the Prime Minister you have to show leadership, again we see Mayor Andy dodging the difficult decisions that our country needs clarity on.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Wait... you're the Lib Dem MP for Sutton & Cheam! Great to catch up with my predecessor Paul Burstow at #LibDemConf last weekend.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great to catch up with the best-named Affiliated Organisation at Conference - @libstemm.bsky.social - to talk about how we get more engineers into politics, as well as more proper expertise in front of decision makers deciding the future of vital projects. And yep - of course LEGO was involved.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Glad to see the consultation on the West London Orbital launch - we need investment in our transport infrastructure and orbital is the way to go. But projects like this shouldn't only happen north of the river. South London needs new orbital links too, and I'll keep fighting for them.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

At #LibDemConf I caught up again with the Liberal Democrat Friends of Hong Kong to discuss the latest in our fight against the transnational repression too many face here in the U.K. from the CCP. We owe Hong Kongers protection on our streets from the very authoritarianism they fled from.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 23/09/2026

Britain feels broken because it is being held back. People feel powerless, and they can't hold the powerful to account. Liberal Democrats want to change our politics so that, together, we can fix our country.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It is mindblowing that the Home Secretary is not making absolutely clear that these scumbag thugs will be locked up and charged with every offence possible. They put brave RNLI volunteers at risk, and they are clearly becoming more brazen. Lock them up and send a signal, before a tragedy occurs.

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Rob Blackie @robblackie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Kudos to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for saying this in his speech yesterday: "Hundreds of thugs, in black shirts and balaclavas, are marching on our streets. First Dover. Then Portsmouth. Their aim? To intimidate. To spread fear. To stoke racism."

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The Fight of our Lives

Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Real leadership doesn’t back down from the bold action we need. That’s why Ed Davey just announced our tax cut plan to put £680 back in your pocket. The Cost of Living Crisis has defined this decade so far. But it needn’t define the rest of it.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My team wanted me to explain my weekend at #LibDemConf in 60 seconds - so here goes!

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Great to take part in the annual Surfers Against Sewage, Paddle UK, Rewilding Britain and Marine Conservation Society Brighton beach clean at #LibDemConf Amazing volunteers who look after their environment, from Brighton to Sutton and beyond, are community heroes doing this work in all weathers.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Last week I called on the Government to do exactly this, so @libdems.org.uk welcome this move, but we need to expand the scheme to include Domestic Abuse so that vulnerable victims can get the justice they need to rebuild their lives. youtube.com/shorts/DbdYg...

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SPECIAL COURTS for abusers needed

YouTube video by Luke Taylor MP - Sutton & Cheam

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The fight for Ukraine is all of Europe’s fight. I’m proud that, acting in the great tradition of my party, so many Lib Dems are working, organising, campaigning for Ukraine. Superb to hear more about that work at #LibDemConf

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Dan Davies @dsquareddigest.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The late DJ John Peel apocryphally once said to a colleague at radio 1 "I don't understand why this record isn't in the charts - everyone I know has bought it". The colleague replied "no John, you know everyone who bought it"

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

So, over in the bad place, the village idiots have found a new community to target to shout at, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Tilford. While I really don't want to give oxygen to these sad, angry losers, I want to show my support to the Ahmadis who I've worked closely with for years.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Glad to be out supporting Patrick Stillman, our @libdems.org.uk candidate for Holborn and St Pancras tonight. Residents need an MP who can stand up to the Labour government, and be part of the real opposition in Parliament. Patrick is a brilliant candidate, and is in it to win it!

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Lambeth Liberal Democrats @lambethlibdems.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Lambeth Liberal Democrats have hit back at Green Party criticism of their support for the Vauxhall Square development, arguing that the scheme's £80 million contribution towards off-site social housing could fund 350-400 council homes - more than the total built by Labour in 20 years of control.

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Lib Dems defend Vauxhall Square vote.

£80m contribution from the development will fund more council homes than Labour built in 20 years The party also pointed out that the scheme provides 25% affordable housing - more than the 20% requir...

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Astonishing naivety from @samcoatessky.bsky.social on the @news.sky.com and @politico.com podcast this morning on the reform denials about donations; “…[if Nigel changes his story]…it raises questions whether we can trust your words in the future…” Someone pass me my screaming pillow please.

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Nearly been run over twice today by cyclists, one on a pavement the other going down the wrong side of the road. How's your day going, and can we perhaps start asking for some basic rules to be followed?

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The people of Holborn and St Pancras deserve someone who will put them first, not treat their constituency like Farage treats Clacton. Patrick has already shown he is the local champion the area deserves. He has my full backing: London needs more Liberal Democrats standing up for it.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Just under a million people in the U.K. have dementia, and tackling it is going to take not just political will but understanding. I recently had the chance to visit Home Instead Sutton's Virtual DementiaTour - a sobering immersive experience to simulate what life is like for sufferers.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

No, we're not wondering, the Liberal Democrats have been screaming about this for years, and you ignored us. Don't pretend this is new information to anyone, you clowns.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 11/09/2026

25 years after 9/11, I still feel that overwhelming mix of shock, grief and outrage. Today we remember the thousands cruelly murdered by terrorists. We pray for the families, survivors and all our American friends. And we stand united against terror, and in defence of freedom.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This is the essence of the Conservative mind; If you are against us, you are ungodly. Rotten people, with rotten values, making rotten arguments. They will break democracy if we don't reject them.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/09/2026

LOL -- Fox News ticks through all of Ken Paxton's scandals with on air graphics during an interview with Ken Paxton and Bret Baier says, "there's a long list here"

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Airlines have us over a barrel when it comes to baggage fees. So of all the points I spoke about yesterday, I guess it's not surprising the one that got coverage is the one that seems small at first, but would make a real difference to all of our pockets. It's time for a British Standard Suitcase.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Now THIS is exciting stuff. Hydrogen Aviation would unlock growth in a remarkable way, mobilising great British ingenuity to keep vital supply chains & consumer flight viable whilst we decarbonise the economy. Great to attend the HIA reception in Parliament to hear about progress & opportunities.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Amused to discover I've ended up making headlines by saying in Parliament what I've been saying in private for many, many years - airline baggage fees are outrageous and need sorting! buff.ly/X34APHm

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MP calls for ‘British Standard Suitcase’ to curb ‘predatory’ airline baggage fees | LBC

The MP has called for an end to "insulting" fines by “overzealous” boarding agents

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Met is carrying out a criminal investigation into allegations Reform UK broke the law in relation to foreign funding. It's clear that the Govt needs to look again at strengthening the Representation of the People Bill - including a proper, meaningful donations cap.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

My statement on today's disruption affecting several UK airports.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It takes an astonishing level of delusional hypocrisy to think that you are defending your nation whilst assaulting its public servants, and attacking brave volunteers keeping our coasts safe for all. There's nothing patriotic about thuggery. buff.ly/cm21ztK

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Police seek to identify protesters behind Portsmouth anti-migrant disorder

Sarah Jones told MPs the violence sparked by the arrival of 120 migrants in a single dinghy was "intimidating and thuggish".

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

They promised to “take back control”. Then they handed more and more influence to oligarchs. From the money behind Brexit to Elon Musk’s X, our democracy cannot become a playground for the super-rich. It’s time to get big money out of politics.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I know so many people will rightly be worried about the proposed relocation of women's health services from St Helier. I'm glad that, following our calls, the Trust will now be reviewing the options further. Relocation must be the absolute last resort. buff.ly/yMDZyCi

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Trust responds to concerns over future of women’s health services at St Helier

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has responded to concerns raised by local Liberal Democrats.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I'm proud to have lent my voice to this cross-party push to fix hospice care in this country. Far too many hospices are at breaking point. Pleased to see recognition of this fight and I sincerely hope the PM will sit up and take notice.

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