Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Whatever our views on the conflict, we must never allow events in the Middle East to divide our communities here at home. 050
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Our position as a Joint Administration is clear. We will not tolerate antisemitism in our borough. Liberal Democrats support Israeli and Palestinian self-determination and two states for two peoples; we stand with the moderates and not the extremists. 140
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I was deeply troubled by the motion passed at Green Party conference yesterday, which I completely condemn. I have had conversations today with Southwark Green Party colleagues which I feel reassured by, and has led to this joint statement being released. 2135
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 02/10/2026123 days in power: putting our new strategy for urban Britain into practice www.libdemvoice.org/123-days-in-...libdemvoice.org123 days in power: putting our new strategy for urban Britain into practiceLast week at Liberal Democrat Conference, I was delighted to pass an amendment to our party strategy making clear that, if we are serious about growing our party, we must become more relevant to peopl... 000
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 12/09/2026victorchamberlain.mycouncillor.org.uk/2026/09/12/h...victorchamberlain.mycouncillor.org.uk 000
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 12/09/2026After 16 years of Labour running Southwark, the housing system we inherited is in a mess. There’s a huge amount to fix, but Liberal Democrats promised to clean up Labour’s housing mess and that work has begun. My latest column in @Southwark_News 152
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainLGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Southwark’s Liberal Democrat and Green Joint Administration will distribute thousands of free school uniforms in Southwark to those who need it most, following a long-standing Liberal Democrat policy to do so. www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article... 084
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainSouthwark Liberal Democrats @southwarklibdems.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Meet Cllr David Watson 👋🏼 David has represented Borough & Bankside since 2022 and is now in charge of Community Safety and Engagement. His priorities: tackling crime and antisocial behaviour, and fixing residents' experience of the council after years of Labour failure. 001
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainRichard Wingfield @richardwingfield.bsky.social · 11/09/2026This is the difference that having Liberal Democrats on Southwark Council is making. Free school uniforms for those struggling. Helping make lives for families across our borough that bit easier during a cost of living crisis. Well done @southwarklibdems.bsky.social 👇🏻 053
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Putting Liberal values into practice in the heart of London www.libdemvoice.org/putting-libe...libdemvoice.orgPutting Liberal values into practice in the heart of LondonFor 16 years, Southwark Liberal Democrats have stood up for residents and held Labour to account. In May, voters sent a clear message: Southwark needed change. The election ended Labour's majority an... 021
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Southwark Green Party and Southwark Liberal Democrats intend to form Joint Administration www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article...southwark-libdems.org.ukSouthwark Green Party and Southwark Liberal Democrats intend to form Joint AdministrationThe Southwark Green Party and Liberal Democrats intend to form a Joint Administration, which will be voted on at this evening’s (19:00, 28 May 2026) Annual Meeting of the Council at Southwark Council 096
Reposted by Cllr Victor Chamberlainlibdemvoice.org @libdemvoice.org · 14/05/2026To be anything other than a party of the leafy shires, we need to up our national political messaging, says @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social, the Party’s Group Leader in Southwark… www.libdemvoice.org/liberal-demo...libdemvoice.orgLiberal Democrats cannot afford to be absent from Britain’s citiesThe Liberal Democrats have a growing urban problem and pretending otherwise will only make it worse. Last week’s local election results exposed something many campaigners in cities have felt for some ... 065
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainLib Dem Peers @libdempeers.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Lib Dems: 8 of the top 10 for recycling in England. Greens: Their only majority council ranks 162nd Talk is cheap. Recycling rates aren't. 77140
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 22/04/2026Trumpflation is ballooning the cost of living. All cheered on by Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch. 79651
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainRichard Wingfield @richardwingfield.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Huge thanks to @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social, @rachelbentleyld.bsky.social and the rest of the @southwarklibdems.bsky.social gang for coming down to Dulwich Village! Really feeling the love today 🧡 133
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainSouthwark Liberal Democrats @southwarklibdems.bsky.social · 09/03/2026In Southwark, diversity is our strength. We are not an "island of strangers" as Keir Starmer claims, and we will not let Reform divide us. Southwark Liberal Democrats are proud to have a team from all over the globe who call Southwark their home! 0138
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainSouthwark Liberal Democrats @southwarklibdems.bsky.social · 05/03/2026After 16 years of Labour let down, it's time for change. This is our manifesto for 2026: this is How To Fix Southwark. 122
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Southwark shows how the Liberal Democrats win cities again www.libdemvoice.org/southwark-sh...libdemvoice.orgSouthwark shows how the Liberal Democrats win cities againThis week Southwark Liberal Democrats launched our manifesto for what will be our largest local election campaign in decades. After 16 years of Labour control, many residents feel the borough has been... 022
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Southwark councillor has phone snatched outside council HQ www.london-now.co.uk/news/2586860...london-now.co.ukCouncillor has phone snatched outside office while checking bus timesA Southwark councillor has spoken out after her phone was snatched outside the council’s headquarters on Tooley Street, highlighting rising theft… 010
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainSouthwark Liberal Democrats @southwarklibdems.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Meet our Goose Green team for May 2026: James Barber, Kaz Doyle & Luke McSorley Local residents. Active in the community. Working all year round – not just at election time Safer streets. Cleaner roads. Better pavements. A modern East Dulwich station www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/your-local-l... 398
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainLGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Councillor @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social has highlighted the hypocrisy of Labour over the two child welfare cap. Earlier this year ALL Southwark’s Labour councillors voted to keep the benefit cap. Putting their party ahead of 35% of children growing up in poverty southwarknews.co.uk/news/news-pl...southwarknews.co.ukLabour council votes against motion to scrap two child benefit capSouthwark’s Labour-led council voted against a motion calling on the government to scrap the two child benefit cap at Council 003
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainMarie Goldman MP @mariecgoldman.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Imagine being turned away from a bathroom, hospital, or cinema for “not looking female enough”. The leaked EHRC guidance could do just that. Along with my Lib Dem colleagues, I’ve written to the Minister calling for new, inclusive, practical guidance that protects everyone’s rights. 3227489
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainJosh Matthews 🔶 @josh-matthews.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Thank you @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social for joining a packed Lewisham @libdems.org.uk AGM last night 🧡 Positive politics continues in South East London heading into May’s massive council elections 🔶 @southwarklibdems.bsky.social 011
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainRichard Wingfield @richardwingfield.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Fantastic result! @joshbabarinde.bsky.social is an absolute star, and I know will help the Lib Dems reach even more people, and achieve more success as a party, especially in Labour-facing areas. The @southwarklibdems.bsky.social are really looking forward to working with you, Josh. Congratulations! 033
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainLGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Thanks to @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social and Liberal Democrat team on the LGA Neighbourhoods Committee, for continuing to push for a statutory duty for councils on climate change and funding and resources needed to deliver real climate action for and in our communities www.linkedin.com/posts/victor...linkedin.com#localgovernment #climateaction #neighbourhoods #netzero #publicsafety | Victor ChamberlainJust finished the first meeting of the Local Government Association's new Neighbourhoods Committee, where I’m proud to be serving as LGA Liberal Democrat Group Deputy Chair. We agreed to continue pus... 011
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainLiberal Democrats Friends of Hong Kong @libdemshk.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Local campaigners 🔶 Protecting the Rights of #HongKongers Welcome to our new 🏡in the UK💂♀️💂♂️ #Libdems Working for you everyday in London ~ UK Parliament, London Assembly and fixing local services as local Councillors 🔶 @hinabokharild.bsky.social @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social 076
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainMark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 28/10/2025You can find some of them on here: @janeyislittle.bsky.social @hannahk-ld.bsky.social @hannahperkin.bsky.social @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social @rebeccajones03.bsky.social @thedoctorkhan.bsky.social 121
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainLuke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 30/10/2025This week I took a walk around Southwark with the police and fantastic local Lib Dem team - including @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social We are absolutely clear across London - the Govt and Mayor must give the Met the funding they need to keep stations open, recruit more officers, and keep us all safe. 1117
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainLuke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Earlier in Westminster Hall I spoke on the need to build the next generation of green, affordable, safe homes for Londoners - and to end the broken leasehold system altogether. 121
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainLuke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Today's announcement on housing targets in London is infuriating. The Mayor and Govt are effectively handing developers a get-out, and Londoners on waiting lists across our city will suffer. This will not solve our housing crisis. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 154
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainRichard Wingfield @richardwingfield.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Great to have such a strong team from @southwarklibdems.bsky.social at London Lib Dem Conference today, and proud to be hosting it here in Southwark. We're here to raise awareness of Labour's unfair funding cuts to local government in London, and the urgent need for more investment in policing. 1112
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainLGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 28/09/2025Great to see this from Councillors Victor Chamberlain and Graham Neale in #RecycleWeek2025 The top 6 councils in England for recycling are all run by the Liberal Democrats! 052
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainSouthwark Liberal Democrats @southwarklibdems.bsky.social · 26/09/2025For #recyclingweek, Cllr Victor Chamberlain and Cllr Graham Neale visited Southwark's reuse and recycle centre to see how our waste is recycled. Latest government stats show Southwark only recycles 30% of our waste - the top councils are Lib Dem run! 042
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 18/09/2025People sometimes ask: what do the Lib Dems actually stand for? Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing what liberalism means to our councillors and activists — in their own words. 051
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainHina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 09/09/2025"If you want me to respect the law, then make the law respectable” Yesterday, I joined @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social for a Q&A and viewing of Suffragette at TheArzner Cinema. A powerful reminder of the importance of our right to protest and how we must continue to protect this right. 153
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Save our Public Facing Front Counter Services www.londonlibdems.org.uk/campaigns/sa...londonlibdems.org.ukSave our Police Stations Counter Services - London Liberal Democrats 000
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainRichard Wingfield @richardwingfield.bsky.social · 20/08/2025This is unacceptable. While across London child homelessness has been stable, under Labour in Southwark it's risen by 77%. Labour's failure to get a grip on the housing crisis in our borough is shameful. No child should be growing up without a safe, secure home. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comSouthwark sees 77% rise in homeless children, report findsThere is one classroom worth of homeless children for every primary school, the report says. 042
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 26/07/2025Devon Mansions: 2 years late. £4 million overspent. Still unfinished. Labour’s mismanagement has left residents in the lurch — and no one’s been held to account. Southwark deserves better. #DevonMansions #Southwark #HousingScandal www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article... 011
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Over 900 people joined us for our biggest ever Pride in Southwark. 🌈 We marched in joy and protest – from Borough & Bankside to Budapest – for a borough that’s safe, proud & inclusive all year round. We’re calling for Southwark to become a Trans Sanctuary Borough. 🏳️⚧️ #PrideInSouthwark 010
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 27/06/2025🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Pride in Southwark is TOMORROW! Join the march from 12pm at the London LGBTQ+ Centre, then head to Mint Street Park (just behind Borough Tube) for an afternoon of music, performances and joy from 1pm. I’m so proud to chair this brilliant celebration – see you there! Everyone welcome. 010
Reposted by Cllr Victor ChamberlainNaomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Once again @willhaycardiff.bsky.social comes up with the goods: To counter Reform, we need an electoral process that punishes parties for having broad appeal. //www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/27/labour-reform-uk-british-politics-nigel-faragetheguardian.comHere is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will HaywardFarage’s party could win 42% of Commons seats with only 26% of the vote. That’s not the way civilised countries do democracy, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward 107424
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 27/06/2025www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Here is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will Hayward | The Guardiantheguardian.comHere is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will HaywardFarage’s party could win 42% of Commons seats with only 26% of the vote. That’s not the way civilised countries do democracy, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward 000
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 23/06/2025A powerful & moving eve at Southwark Cathedral with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, reflecting on his experiences as a carer for his mum & son. Proud to be part of @libdems.org.uk - a party that understands why care matters & puts compassion, dignity, & support for carers at the heart of our politics 011
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 20/06/2025New figures uncovered by the Lib Dem’s show that in Southwark, 6,000 people could lose their PIP payments. This is an astonishing betrayal of disabled people in Southwark. In July's council assembly, we're giving Labour one last chance to decide who's side they are on… 021
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 17/06/2025🌈 Pride in Southwark is back on 28 June – and we need volunteers! Can you help marshal the march, set up in Mint Street Park, or support on the day? Sign up here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 💛 All welcome – come celebrate with us! 000
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Last month, the Prime Minister used worrying language - referring to an "island of strangers" Those who've chosen to make Southwark their home are not strangers to us We've drafted a letter to urge him to reconsider his language www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article... 020
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Brilliant away day at LDHQ with some of our inspiring #Southwark Lib Dem councillors & candidates 🔶 We’re already working hard for local people — tackling the cost of living, fighting for safer streets, more council homes & better services. Join us! libdems.org.uk/join-local 061
Reposted by Cllr Victor Chamberlainlibdemvoice.org @libdemvoice.org · 10/06/2025Do you want to see Councils have a statutory climate duty? There isn't much time to respond to the consultation as @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social writes. The deadline is tomorrow (11th June) at 11:45 am. www.libdemvoice.org/urgent-why-w...libdemvoice.orgURGENT: Why we need a statutory climate duty for councilsAs Liberal Democrats, we know the climate crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time. Councils have a crucial role in meeting it, whether it’s retrofitting homes, investing in active and pub... 013
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 10/06/2025URGENT: Why we need a statutory climate duty for councils www.libdemvoice.org/urgent-why-w...libdemvoice.orgURGENT: Why we need a statutory climate duty for councilsAs Liberal Democrats, we know the climate crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time. Councils have a crucial role in meeting it, whether it’s retrofitting homes, investing in active and pub... 110
Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · 10/06/2025🟢 88% of councils back a statutory duty to act on climate change — but it must come with the powers and funding to deliver. I've been pushing for this 📣 The @LGAcomms consultation is open until 11 June. Make your voice heard. 🔗 www.local.gov.uk/about/campai... 011