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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶

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The local party of the Liberal Democrats in Reading #rdguk - working hard all year round - www.readinglibdems.org.uk Privacy Policy at libdems.org.uk/privacy Promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 66 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AU.

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Delighted to see so many lovely people at @readingprideuk.bsky.social today. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Enormous support for our petition agains the ban on puberty blockers, and we've had Councillors, MPs and even a Mayor come by our stall. We're still here at King's Meadow - come and say hi! #Pride #Rdguk
A group of smiling people in a yellow and black gazebo decked out in Lib Dem colours and Pride flags, with an EU flag on one side.  The table has a Trans Pride flag and carries Lib Dem leaflets and a petition against the ban on puberty blockers.  The people behind include Cllr. James Moore (Lib Dem, Tilehurst, Reading Borough Council), Olly Glover MP (Lib Dem, Didcot & Wantage), and Cllr. Al Neal, the Mayor of Earley, wearing his chain of office with a very fine tie-dye shirt
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Thank you to everyone in Reading who voted for the Reading Liberal Democrats in this year's local elections. We're delighted that Cllr. Meri O'Connell was returned for another four years in Tilehurst, and with the @libdems.org.uk gains across the country for a record eight years running. 🧡
Meri O'Connell and the Reading Lib Dem team say a huge THANK YOU!

A picture of a crowd of smiling Lib Dems, including Cllr. Meri O'Connell, smiling in a sunny park holding a leaflet.

A bar chart showing the Lib Dems on 1144 votes, Reform UK on 763, Labour on 439, Green on 343, and Conservatives on 288, and the logo of the Reading Liberal Democrats.

The result in Tilehurst ward in the 2026 local elections. Thank you to everyone who backed Meri and the Reading Lib Dem team this year!
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Fantastic reception, as ever, in west Reading #Rdguk and Tilehurst on election week. #LibDems #LE2026
A crowd of smiling people holding Liberal Democrat leaflets
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Families are paying more to travel, because of a war they didn’t start and don’t support. The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to cut costs and keep Britain moving by road and rail. 👉 Sign the petition and back the plan: www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...
Cutting the cost of living - our plan to keep Britain moving
1) Reduce fuel duty by 10%, saving you 12p per litre at the pump.
2) Slash bus fares to £1 per journey, from the current £3 cap.
3) Cut rail fares by 10%.
4) Cut VAT on public charging for electric vehicles.

Keep Britain moving
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Absolutely wonderful reception for us and @rwmblibdems.bsky.social in Tilehurst on a sunny spring day. Thanks to everyone who turned out. Very clear that residents know who does the hard work! 🧡
A picture of a grinning group of eight people holding orange, white and blue 'Council Topics' leaflets on a sunny day with a blue sky, on a suburban road.
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
As Ramadan becomes Shawwal, we wish Eid Mubarak to everyone in Reading and beyond. May the days of Eid be happy and blessed for all who celebrate.
A skyline graphic of minarets and onion-domes surmounted by crescents, with two lanterns hanging from it, with the words "Eid Mubarak".  Beneath is the Lib Dem party's bird-of-liberty logo and the imprint - Promoted by Liberal Democrats, 66 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AU.
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
We see that Reform UK continues to be a retirement home for failed Conservatives, as erstwhile RBC Tory leader Clarence Mitchell defects to them. A shameful, if predictable, move for the former press spokesperson for Cambridge Analytica. We wonder how long his Ukraine lapel pin will last?
A Reform UK graphic announcing the defection of Cllr. Clarence Mitchell, from the Conservatives.
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Proud to be at @readingprideuk.bsky.social with @pluslibdems.bsky.social today painting the town pastel and rainbow. Trans+ rights are human rights, now and always. Wonderful to see so many people at Pride too. 🧡
A cheering group of people holding a vast trans pride flag in front of the Maiwand Lion in Reading, along with Reading Lib Dems and LGBT+ Lib Dems placards on a cloudy day.
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
We're delighted and humbled that @readingprideuk.bsky.social have decided we, along with the local branch of the Green Party, can attend Reading #Pride in #RdgUK this summer. 🧡💚 We'll see everyone there in a month's time - but we're in the fight for LGBT+ equality for the long haul. 💪
A graphic panel from Reading Pride, with their logo at the top, entitled 'Our response to an open letter  |  Political Parties at Pride' in navy blue and pink.  Beneath, the body text:
'We approached political parties who wanted to join us at Pride earlier this year and asked them to first demonstrate tangible, local commitments to protecting and advancing trans rights, as well as safeguarding practical EDI initiatives.

'From discussions held over the last few months, Trustees have agreed that the Green Party and Liberal Democrats are welcome to attend as allies in recognition of their positive support, in contrast to Labour and the Conservative parties.'

At the bottom is a white arrow pointing to the right, in a magenta circle.
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Five years ago, the murders of David, James and Joe shocked Reading, and the world. They were kind, popular members of our community taken from it far too soon. Today, Reading remembers them. Each of them made Reading that much better, and they are deeply missed. Love from us to all who knew them.
Portrait photographs of three smiling men, surrounded by greenery and yellow flowers.
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Eid al-Adha mubarak to everyone celebrating!
The words Eid al-Adha Mubarak in gold, on a texured dark green background.  The 'Eid al-Adha' is in a curling Arabesque font.  There is a silhouette of a goat, also in gold, beneath, casting its shadow in dark green on the background.  Beneath is the bird-of-liberty logo of the Liberal Democrats.
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. #Idahobit We're proud that Reading #RdgUK is a town that has always stood clearly against these things in recent decades. Our party does too, and so do we. Our work isn't done though. We're with you. 🔶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia against a blue-faded picture of a Progress pride flag flying against a blue sky with a modern brick building just visible in the bottom corner.  The Liberal Democrat bird-of-liberty logo is in the bottom corner too.
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
A sad day for many - his compassion will be missed. Our thoughts are with millions who are worried about what the future will hold, and whether their humanity will be celebrated or trampled by those in power. There is entirely too much trampling going on at the moment. Keep uplifting each other. 💛
Pope Francis' passing is a profound loss to millions across the world. He was a leader of compassion and courage, speaking up for those in need and calling for peace in a world too often divided.

His influence reached far beyond the Church. He offered hope by reminding us of the strength in kindness and faith.

We should remember his example: stand up for what's right, care for others, and hold onto compassion and hope.

- Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats
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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Happy International Women's Day 2025!
Liberal Democrats, proudly supporting International Women's Day.  A black panel with white text in the centre of a large square made up of cartoon women's faces of all kinds, in amber tones.  The Liberal Democrat logo is in the bottom left in white.
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