Barry Howard 🔶
@barryhow2c.bsky.social
Hoping to connect with all those with an interest in progressive politics & better society in the U.K. & beyond.
Lib Dem member & campaigner for #ProportionalRepresentation🗳
#getPRdone
#MakeVotesMatter
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Lib Dem member & campaigner for #ProportionalRepresentation🗳
#getPRdone
#MakeVotesMatter
#FBPPR
#RejoinEU🇪🇺
#LibDems 🔶
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Guardian editorial backs Daisy Cooper's speech setting out our bold plan to break up the Treasury to boost growth 📈
February 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Guardian editorial backs Daisy Cooper's speech setting out our bold plan to break up the Treasury to boost growth 📈
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And yet another Reform councillor goes: buff.ly/AJbGOZ8
Full list, updated yet again, here: buff.ly/ux3FagH
Full list, updated yet again, here: buff.ly/ux3FagH
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February 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
And yet another Reform councillor goes: buff.ly/AJbGOZ8
Full list, updated yet again, here: buff.ly/ux3FagH
Full list, updated yet again, here: buff.ly/ux3FagH
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Praise for Lib Dem economic plans from The Guardian - buff.ly/T7m8h5S
February 14, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Praise for Lib Dem economic plans from The Guardian - buff.ly/T7m8h5S
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Keir Starmer has called for "deeper links" with the EU in his speech at the Munich Security Conference.
Latest YouGov data shows 62% of Britons want a closer relationship with the EU; 54% want to rejoin
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Latest YouGov data shows 62% of Britons want a closer relationship with the EU; 54% want to rejoin
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February 14, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Keir Starmer has called for "deeper links" with the EU in his speech at the Munich Security Conference.
Latest YouGov data shows 62% of Britons want a closer relationship with the EU; 54% want to rejoin
ygo-assets-websites-editorial-emea.yougov.net/documents/Co...
Latest YouGov data shows 62% of Britons want a closer relationship with the EU; 54% want to rejoin
ygo-assets-websites-editorial-emea.yougov.net/documents/Co...
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When those in public office aren’t properly vetted or held to a duty of candour, public trust is destroyed.
There must be no more delays to the Hillsborough Law.
There must be no more delays to the Hillsborough Law.
February 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
When those in public office aren’t properly vetted or held to a duty of candour, public trust is destroyed.
There must be no more delays to the Hillsborough Law.
There must be no more delays to the Hillsborough Law.
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This man is completely unhinged.
Nadhim Zahawi thinks London is now unsafe, because the other day a tired-looking man walked past him during the morning rush hour.
February 14, 2026 at 8:56 AM
This man is completely unhinged.
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Matthew Goodwin Caught Admitting that Nigel Farage and Reform UK Do NOT Have the Answers to Britain’s Problems
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Matthew Goodwin Caught Admitting that Nigel Farage and Reform UK Do NOT Have the Answers to Britain's Problems - Dorset Eye
The man standing for Reform UK in the Gorton and Denton parliamentary by-election is filmed admitting what anyone with a functioning brain already knew: This Matthew Goodwin: Report Article To report…
dorseteye.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Matthew Goodwin Caught Admitting that Nigel Farage and Reform UK Do NOT Have the Answers to Britain’s Problems
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Nigel Farage can’t get the name of his own district Tendring right. His latest communication was addressed to the people of ‘Tendering’.
As always it wasn’t printed in his constituency but in Middlesex by Hardings, yep the ‘whoops we forgot the imprint and broke the law’ printers.
As always it wasn’t printed in his constituency but in Middlesex by Hardings, yep the ‘whoops we forgot the imprint and broke the law’ printers.
February 14, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Nigel Farage can’t get the name of his own district Tendring right. His latest communication was addressed to the people of ‘Tendering’.
As always it wasn’t printed in his constituency but in Middlesex by Hardings, yep the ‘whoops we forgot the imprint and broke the law’ printers.
As always it wasn’t printed in his constituency but in Middlesex by Hardings, yep the ‘whoops we forgot the imprint and broke the law’ printers.
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5 Reform UK disasters this week
5 Reform UK disasters this week
From Farage agreeing migrants have 'colonised' the UK, to Matt Goodwin's calls for 'biological reality' checks for women and girls, Reform has hit new lows
leftfootforward.org
February 14, 2026 at 9:33 AM
5 Reform UK disasters this week
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Cllr Nick Brown quits Durham Reform in letter to leader
Durham councillor quits Reform in letter criticising party leaders
A former Reform UK councillor in County Durham has quit the party in an explosive statement, criticising the attitude of leaders and council…
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Cllr Nick Brown quits Durham Reform in letter to leader
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Reform UK councillor in Sunderland quits just 76 days after being elected
Reform UK councillor in Sunderland quits just 76 days after being elected
“Sunderland is a city on the up – don’t let Reform UK chaos hold us back”
northeastbylines.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Reform UK councillor in Sunderland quits just 76 days after being elected
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Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
November 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
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We have been fighting tooth and nail to ensure local elections go ahead and that people can have their say.
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk has written to Kemi Badenoch urging her Conservative peers to back our fatal motion - which would block the government's plans and reinstate the local elections.
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk has written to Kemi Badenoch urging her Conservative peers to back our fatal motion - which would block the government's plans and reinstate the local elections.
February 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
We have been fighting tooth and nail to ensure local elections go ahead and that people can have their say.
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk has written to Kemi Badenoch urging her Conservative peers to back our fatal motion - which would block the government's plans and reinstate the local elections.
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk has written to Kemi Badenoch urging her Conservative peers to back our fatal motion - which would block the government's plans and reinstate the local elections.
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By refusing to even consider a customs union, Keir Starmer himself is the biggest block to closer ties with Europe.
Unless he changes that stance, this is all just meaningless blather
Unless he changes that stance, this is all just meaningless blather
February 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM
By refusing to even consider a customs union, Keir Starmer himself is the biggest block to closer ties with Europe.
Unless he changes that stance, this is all just meaningless blather
Unless he changes that stance, this is all just meaningless blather
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ICYMI: "Nigel Farage’s party refused to attend the Russian interference debate, called after more than 100,000 people signed a petition demanding a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics"
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bylinetimes.com/2026/02/10/r...
Reform MPs Accused of Pandering to Putin After Skipping Russian Interference Debate
Nigel Farage's party refused to attend the debate, called after more than 100,000 people signed a petition demanding a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics
bylinetimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:13 AM
ICYMI: "Nigel Farage’s party refused to attend the Russian interference debate, called after more than 100,000 people signed a petition demanding a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics"
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/10/r...
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/10/r...
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This ruling shows that proscribing Palestine Action was a grave misuse of terrorism laws.
Labour must accept its mistake, drop its appeal and stop wasting taxpayers' money on suppressing civil liberties.
Labour must accept its mistake, drop its appeal and stop wasting taxpayers' money on suppressing civil liberties.
February 13, 2026 at 8:26 PM
This ruling shows that proscribing Palestine Action was a grave misuse of terrorism laws.
Labour must accept its mistake, drop its appeal and stop wasting taxpayers' money on suppressing civil liberties.
Labour must accept its mistake, drop its appeal and stop wasting taxpayers' money on suppressing civil liberties.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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February 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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£410 million risk exposure threatens Kent as Reform UK gambles on "casino budget"
£410 million risk exposure threatens Kent as Reform UK gambles on "casino budget" | The latest National and International News - upday News
Kent County Council's first budget under Reform UK leadership has triggered fierce criticism from opposition parties who warn of "extreme risk" and dangerously low reserves. The budget, presented at…
www.upday.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM
£410 million risk exposure threatens Kent as Reform UK gambles on "casino budget"
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Nigel Farage favourability, January 2026
The trend is downwards, and this is his lowest score since April 2025.
The trend is downwards, and this is his lowest score since April 2025.
February 13, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Nigel Farage favourability, January 2026
The trend is downwards, and this is his lowest score since April 2025.
The trend is downwards, and this is his lowest score since April 2025.
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Durham catching up with Kent on lost Reform councillors
Darren Grimes's council has now lost six Reform members, while the ex-GB News deputy leader is facing complaints
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
Darren Grimes's council has now lost six Reform members, while the ex-GB News deputy leader is facing complaints
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
Durham catching up with Kent on lost Reform councillors
Darren Grimes's council has now lost six Reform members, while the ex-GB News deputy leader is facing complaints
www.thenewworld.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Durham catching up with Kent on lost Reform councillors
Darren Grimes's council has now lost six Reform members, while the ex-GB News deputy leader is facing complaints
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
Darren Grimes's council has now lost six Reform members, while the ex-GB News deputy leader is facing complaints
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
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Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin thinks women should be warned about having children ‘too late in life’.
Meanwhile he became a father at 39.
See how it works with Reform UK?
Meanwhile he became a father at 39.
See how it works with Reform UK?
February 13, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin thinks women should be warned about having children ‘too late in life’.
Meanwhile he became a father at 39.
See how it works with Reform UK?
Meanwhile he became a father at 39.
See how it works with Reform UK?
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Two anti-growth Budgets have killed off the economic recovery that our country so desperately needs.
Our @libdems.org.uk plans for a new Department for Growth would give the government a laser-like mission to Get Britain Growing Again & end the cost of living crisis.
Our @libdems.org.uk plans for a new Department for Growth would give the government a laser-like mission to Get Britain Growing Again & end the cost of living crisis.
UK economy grows by only 0.1% amid falling business investment
GDP in last three months of 2025 also hit by weak consumer spending, with little momentum going into this year
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Two anti-growth Budgets have killed off the economic recovery that our country so desperately needs.
Our @libdems.org.uk plans for a new Department for Growth would give the government a laser-like mission to Get Britain Growing Again & end the cost of living crisis.
Our @libdems.org.uk plans for a new Department for Growth would give the government a laser-like mission to Get Britain Growing Again & end the cost of living crisis.