Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Today we must stand in solidarity with our trans and non-binary siblings. We must all raise our voices to speak out against this alarming attack on the rights of trans people, and we need to work together at every level to oppose it, and to work to restore inclusion and equal rights. 0148
Reposted by Radical AssociationLGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 21/05/2026The EHRC's Code of Practice has been approved by the Minister of State and laid before Parliament. We hear and share the community's shock and alarm at the proposals. A statement from us: 👇 36726
Reposted by Radical AssociationAprilciate🍉🏳️⚧️ @aprilciate.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Activists! Arm chair supporters who are a bit excited! Come get involved, the win is so close and with YOUR FACE we can make it happen- not a better time to be involved. Lots of different tasks to be had, your input is needed to get us a WINNINGTON this May 🗳️ ✌️ 42212
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Radicals at Conference (Part 2) Christina Nowell has many roles within the party: Vice Chair of LGBT+ Lib Dems, membership officer for the Ealing Liberal Democrats, and exec member of Liberal Democrat Friends of the Armed Forces. 130
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 31/03/2026On today's Transgender Day of Visibility we call upon the leadership of the Liberal Democrats to end their shameful silence about the increasing attacks on and marginalisation of trans people, including by this government. Support in private isn't good enough if publicly you're a bystander to hate. 0133
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Radicals at Conference (Part One): Artie Khovanov is a member of the Radical Association and the Policy Officer for LGBT+ Lib Dems. At the Liberal Democrats' Spring Conference, they organised and moderated a hugely successful fringe panel on defending trans rights in the UK and the US. 171
Reposted by Radical AssociationRose Runswick @rosenstead.co.uk · 02/12/2025A collection of thoughts about Ed Davey's reaction to the Mansion Tax and how it's become representative of a larger problem in the Lib Dems. www.libdemvoice.org/the-lib-dems...libdemvoice.orgThe Lib Dems are at a crossroads – an open letter to the leadershipAbout a month ago I wrote a piece on my blog examining the rhetoric coming from Ed Davey about appealing to One-Nation Conservatives, and found that his words didn’t actually align with our current po... 056
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 30/11/2025The signatures keep on increasing on our open letter to Ed Davey about his unilateral decision to u-turn on a Mansion Tax and position the Lib Dem budget response in defence of the wealthy. Please sign and share! radicalassociation.o... 042
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Ed Davey has u-turned on Lib Dem support for a Mansion Tax and has used Tory rhetoric in his response to the budget. If you don't feel he's speaking for you, if you're worried about direction our party is heading, please sign our open letter to Ed from grassroots members: radicalassociation.o... 01513
Reposted by Radical AssociationAlisdair Calder McGregor @acmcgregor.bsky.social · 21/11/2025This is open until 23:59 UK time on Feb 12th. I *strongly* recommend taking your time to be as detailed as possible with your response to this submission. Make it *crystal clear* how badly wrong this is. 01617
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 18/11/2025This is a disappointing response to Labour's vile policy of making refugee status temporary, which would lead to mass deportations of families and communities that had built a new life here. The Lib Dems must forcefully oppose Labour's doomed attempts to appease the far right. 051
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 13/11/2025 "Beyond GDP: Reclaiming the Economy as a Tool, Not a Goal" Jack Fleming writes about the pitfalls of using the metric of GDP as the ultimate government target, rather than measures focused on the actual wellbeing of society.radicalassociation.orgBeyond GDP: Reclaiming the Economy as a Tool, Not a Goal"Beyond GDP: Reclaiming the Economy as a Tool, Not a Goal" Jack Fleming writes about the pitfalls of using the metric of GDP as the ultimate government target, rather than measures focused on the actual wellbeing of society. 011
Reposted by Radical AssociationFraser Graham @fgraham.co.uk · 10/11/2025If you haven't voted yet, you have until midday tomorrow! I am pleased to have been endorsed by @pluslibdems.bsky.social, @radicalassociation.bsky.social and @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social Please give me your first preference for FCC and Federal Council! 021
Reposted by Radical AssociationLGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 28/10/2025LGBT+ Liberal Democrats condemn our party's decision to base internal gender quotas on sex assigmed at birth. This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. 1/4 718756
Reposted by Radical AssociationLGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Please sign our open letter to the @libdems.org.uk party asling for the awful decision over diversity quotas to be scrapped. 👇 lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...lgbtlibdems.org.ukLib Dem Internal Elections 2025 – LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 26335
Reposted by Radical AssociationLGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 28/10/2025If you're a candidate in the @libdems.org.uk internal elections, or ever have been, please revoke the party's right to use or hold your sex assigned at birth. We have a handy form: 👇 lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...lgbtlibdems.org.ukLib Dem Internal Elections – Sex Assigned At Birth Data Consent Withdrawal – LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 1148
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 28/10/2025An important thread on the debacle of the last minute upending of gender balance rules in the party's internal elections: 041
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Polls are now open in the Lib Dem federal elections! We recommend votes for these excellent, radical candidates, who can be counted on to fight for a distinctive, bold and liberal identity for the Lib Dems.radicalassociation.orgRadical Association Voting Guide 2025The Radical Association's voting guide for the Lib Dem internal elections, with recommendations for candidates who'll fight for a distinctive, radical and liberal identity for the party. 042
Reposted by Radical AssociationJames Baillie @jubalbarca.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Another #LibDems internal election post: I'm running to be a member of the party's Federal Policy Committee, and here's my pitch for why you should vote for me. Questions, boosts, and support are all very welcome! 082
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Article: How do you change modern Britain for the better? Answering this question requires an understanding of power in modern Britain.radicalassociation.orgA Liberal theory of powerHow do you change modern Britain for the better? Answering this question requires an understanding of power in modern Britain, as only by having power can a movement understand what is causing the problems undermining a country, and how best to change it for the better. 021
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 13/10/2025We are very glad to see that Lib Dem MP Angus MacDonald appears to have deleted his repost of a statement blaming Gazans for the genocide inflicted upon them. If the repost was an accident then we sincerely hope he will soon explain as much. Mistakes deserve forgiveness, as long as they're genuine. 063
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 13/10/2025The Lib Dems have, rightly, condemned Israel's genocide in Gaza. Here we have Angus MacDonald, one of our MPs, reposting and endorsing a statement blaming innocent Palestinian civilians, including 20,000 murdered children, for what happened to them. He needs to lose the party whip. No ifs, no buts. 2105
Reposted by Radical AssociationJames Baillie @jubalbarca.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Lib Dem friends: internal party elections going on, here's my manifesto for Federal Council. Boosts welcome, if you can vote please vote for me, if you know a Lib Dem then please ask them to do so! And please feel free to ask questions (whether you're a voter or not) about what all this is about :) 0910
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 25/09/2025This is absolutely the right stance and it is great to see party HQ saying so quickly and so strongly. Much more of this please. 182
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 23/09/2025"Conservative friends, come and win with us" That's Ed Davey saying that he thinks the future of the Lib Dems lies with appealing to 2024 Tory voters. If you disagree, if you think the Lib Dems need to be more than Tory-lite, then join us and fight for something better: radicalassociation.org 375
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 23/09/2025"Conservative friends, come and win with us" That's Ed Davey saying that he thinks the future of the Lib Dems lies with appealing to 2024 Tory voters. If you disagree, if you think the Lib Dems need to be more than Tory-lite, then join us and fight for something better: radicalassociation.org 184
Reposted by Radical AssociationRadical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 19/09/2025URGENT: For those attending #LDConf we have just learned of a likely attempt by transphobic activists to hijack the conference agenda by suspending standing orders first thing tomorrow morning at 9am. If you're going to conference please turn up to oppose this.radicalassociation.orgRadical Conference Briefing Autumn 2025Our briefing on motions, policy and key votes at Lib Dem Autumn Conference 2025. 11110
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 19/09/2025URGENT: For those attending #LDConf we have just learned of a likely attempt by transphobic activists to hijack the conference agenda by suspending standing orders first thing tomorrow morning at 9am. If you're going to conference please turn up to oppose this.radicalassociation.orgRadical Conference Briefing Autumn 2025Our briefing on motions, policy and key votes at Lib Dem Autumn Conference 2025. 11110
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 19/09/2025What's on at #LDconf? Find out in our Radical Conference Briefing! radicalassociation.org/news/lib-dem...radicalassociation.orgRadical Conference Briefing Autumn 2025Our briefing on motions, policy and key votes at Lib Dem Autumn Conference 2025. 001
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 10/09/2025@abrialjerram.bsky.social writes for Lib Dem Voice about why having precision in our policy is important. Is having “good policy” important? www.libdemvoice.org/is-having-go...libdemvoice.orgIs having “good policy” important?Before anything else, I want to make clear what I mean by “good policy.” I specifically am not defining it as policy I agree with, I mean policy that is specific enough to be implementable without a s... 000
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Esther Foulsham argues that capitalism has become an engine for driving division and inequality, and that a Liberal Democrat alternative needs to move past old orthodoxies to a post-capitalist liberalism: radicalassociation.org/news/why-lib...radicalassociation.orgWhy Liberalism needs to be Post-CapitalistEsther Foulsham argues that capitalism has become an engine for driving division and inequality, and that a Liberal Democrat alternative needs to move past old orthodoxies to a new, post-capitalist li... 021
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 17/08/2025This is a very disappointing line for the party leadership to take. The triple lock *was* a Lib Dem success story from coalition, massively reducing pensioner poverty. But guaranteeing a 2.5% annual increase in the state pension, even if inflation is at 0%, is unjustifiable. 110
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Read our latest supporters newsletter: - Join our board - The latest articles and opinion pieces on our website. - Seeking web and social media volunteers - Lib Dem internal elections preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1631...preview.mailerlite.ioNewsletter: Articles, join our board, and more! 000
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 15/08/2025"Is Socialism Left?" With the re-emergence of state socialism as a key doctrine on the left of UK politics, one of our board members looks at the often-overlooked Liberal discourse of challenging the left-wing credentials of authoritarian socialism. radicalassociation.org/news/from-th...radicalassociation.orgFrom the Archive: Is Socialism Left?"Is Socialism Left?" With the re-emergence of state socialism as a key doctrine on the left of UK politics, one of our board members looks at the often-overlooked Liberal discourse of challenging the ... 000
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 15/08/2025It is really great to see the parliamentary party taking a public stand against this draconian and illiberal clampdown on the right to protest. More of this please! 150
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 02/08/2025"People must have a reason to want to vote, and above all, a narrative. What we have currently passing for a narrative is the notion that we are, at best, nice people wanting to do vaguely nice things, and at worst, wishy-washy centrists." radicalassociation.org/news/our-dut...radicalassociation.orgOur Duty to be Easily HeardWilliam Francis of the Radical Association writes: "People must have a reason to want to vote, and above all, a narrative. What we have currently passing for a narrative is the notion that we are, at ... 031
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 30/07/2025New opinion piece by our own Tara Foster about the managed decline of the UK and how we can pull ourselves out of the hole of structural decay through radical reform: radicalassociation.org/news/hyperno...radicalassociation.orgHypernormalisation: The Managed Decline of the UK in 2025In the dying days of the Soviet Union, a term emerged to describe the uncanny paralysis gripping the country: hypernormalisation. Britain in 2025 is not the Soviet Union. But the feeling is eerily fam... 020
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 29/07/2025At the request of some of our younger supporters, we've put together some reasons why we think Young Liberal members (@youngliberalsuk.bsky.social) should consider joining the Radical Association: radicalassociation.org/news/why-you...radicalassociation.orgOpinion piece by George Potter, one of our founders, about the reasons why Young Liberals should consider joining the Radical Association. First published on 29th July 2025. 120
Reposted by Radical AssociationJack 🏳️🌈 @jacksayspurple.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Reminder that you can and should still sign this petition demanding the repeal of the Online Safety Act. A huge example of government overreach which can and will be used to persecute minorities, especially LGBTQ people under the guise of "child safety" petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Repeal the Online Safety ActWe want the Government to repeal the Online Safety act. 6236178
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 29/07/2025We 100% endorse this excellent statement from the Young Liberals. The Online Safety Bill is an egregious mess which is already denying people access to life saving resources (such as for LGBT+ people and sexual assault victims), and Liberal Democrats should be speaking out against it. 010
Reposted by Radical AssociationYoung Liberals 🔶🏳️⚧️ @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2025A joint statement from YL and our branches regarding the Online Safety Bill. 12617
Reposted by Radical AssociationBut Andrew Hickey Died Ten Years Ago This Very Night @andrewhickey.500songs.com · 28/07/2025Fundamentally, if the two parties stand for the same things, there is no need for the new party to exist and they can just join the Greens, unless they're too egocentric not to be the centre of attention, in which case they're probably not people you want to work with. And if they don't... 111
Reposted by Radical AssociationAndrew Smith @smiggs.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Slot machines and bookies are one of very few developments to bring out my inner nimby, a blight on anyone's neighbourhood. 011
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Thank you to everyone who turned up to our re-launch discussion this weekend, and who has joined the followup discussions on WhatsApp since! Some really interesting ideas and suggestions about the challenges facing the party, the crises in modern Britain, and what we should do to fix them! 000
Reposted by Radical AssociationCharley Hasted @charleyhasted.bsky.social · 10/07/2025I want to be clear here. Christine has taken a *lot* of stick from trans people at times. It would have been easy for her to run when she didn't get ally cookies from us just like other MPs have. She didn't. She stayed & kept learning, so this is nothing less than the integrity I'd expect from her. 13410
Reposted by Radical AssociationChristine Jardine @cajardinemp.bsky.social · 10/07/2025There has been a lot of speculation over the past 24 hours regarding my removal as the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Women and Equalities and Scotland. I can now confirm I have been removed from that position, and have shared my response below. 4416636
Reposted by Radical AssociationCaron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · 10/07/2025I am so proud of Christine. Cruel and mean spirited Tory amendments which would deny support to those suffering mental ill health are crying out to be opposed. 0146
Radical Association @radicalassociation.bsky.social · 10/07/2025It is beyond disappointing (going well into outrageous territory) that @cajardinemp.bsky.social MP, the Lib Dem Women and Equality spokesperson, has been sacked for voting against a poisonous Tory amendment to the welfare bill, instead of abstaining as the party leadership had ordered. 1136