Farnham Liberal Democrats
@farnhamlibdems.bsky.social
Farnham's official Liberal Democrat branch. We are a member organisation of Waverley Liberal Democrats.
Promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN.
Promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN.
A seemingly bizarre funding decision by the government:
‘Ridiculous’ cuts to AI cancer tech funding in England could cost lives, experts warn
Exclusive: Ministers halt money for radiotherapy auto-contouring that would reduce waiting times and address staff shortages
www.theguardian.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A seemingly bizarre funding decision by the government:
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We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
March 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Spelthorne BC latest Surrey council revealed to be in financial trouble 😟 Debts of over a billion pounds.
Plan for government intervention at Spelthorne Borough Council
Government commissioners could run some services at cash-strapped Spelthorne Borough Council.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Spelthorne BC latest Surrey council revealed to be in financial trouble 😟 Debts of over a billion pounds.
Last, last chance to get tickets to this talk. It’s going to be a cracker!
Final few days to purchase tickets to the Fossil fuels talk at Farnham UCA:
From Fossil Fuels to Farnborough Airport: An evening in conversation with Jillian Ambrose, Energy Correspondent at The Guardian
The Guardian's Energy Correspondent
Jillian Ambrose is coming to Farnham to deliver an exclusive talk on the
national and local issues holding back a more sustainable future.
Hosted by The University ...
events.libdems.org.uk
March 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Last, last chance to get tickets to this talk. It’s going to be a cracker!
Final few days to purchase tickets to the Fossil fuels talk at Farnham UCA:
From Fossil Fuels to Farnborough Airport: An evening in conversation with Jillian Ambrose, Energy Correspondent at The Guardian
The Guardian's Energy Correspondent
Jillian Ambrose is coming to Farnham to deliver an exclusive talk on the
national and local issues holding back a more sustainable future.
Hosted by The University ...
events.libdems.org.uk
March 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Final few days to purchase tickets to the Fossil fuels talk at Farnham UCA:
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For three years, Ukraine's brave people have stood strong against Putin’s war machine. We're at a turning point, what happens next will shape Europe for generations. Now, more than ever, we must stand by our Ukrainian friends.
February 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
For three years, Ukraine's brave people have stood strong against Putin’s war machine. We're at a turning point, what happens next will shape Europe for generations. Now, more than ever, we must stand by our Ukrainian friends.
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For three years, the brave Ukrainian people have heroically defended their country against Putin’s war machine.
Now, more than ever, we must stand firmly in support of our Ukrainian friends, resist Trump's stitch up with Putin and work with our European neighbours to defend freedom and democracy.
Now, more than ever, we must stand firmly in support of our Ukrainian friends, resist Trump's stitch up with Putin and work with our European neighbours to defend freedom and democracy.
February 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
For three years, the brave Ukrainian people have heroically defended their country against Putin’s war machine.
Now, more than ever, we must stand firmly in support of our Ukrainian friends, resist Trump's stitch up with Putin and work with our European neighbours to defend freedom and democracy.
Now, more than ever, we must stand firmly in support of our Ukrainian friends, resist Trump's stitch up with Putin and work with our European neighbours to defend freedom and democracy.
Interesting case to watch …
Ex-Reform UK Wales leader accused of taking Russian bribes
The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader made favourable statements about Russia for money, a court hears.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Interesting case to watch …
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If the Chancellor is truly going for growth, she must reverse the jobs tax burdening small businesses and boost UK-EU trade.
It's time to renegotiate our relationship with Europe, with a bespoke UK-EU customs union at its heart.
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
It's time to renegotiate our relationship with Europe, with a bespoke UK-EU customs union at its heart.
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
February 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If the Chancellor is truly going for growth, she must reverse the jobs tax burdening small businesses and boost UK-EU trade.
It's time to renegotiate our relationship with Europe, with a bespoke UK-EU customs union at its heart.
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
It's time to renegotiate our relationship with Europe, with a bespoke UK-EU customs union at its heart.
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
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Delighted my constituent Andrea has won her long battle with the DWP over Carer’s Allowance repayments, but it should never have come to this.
Thousands of carers like Andrea are caught up in this scandal. This ruling should be the turning point.
Thousands of carers like Andrea are caught up in this scandal. This ruling should be the turning point.
Unpaid carer wins overpayment penalty case against DWP
Andrea Tucker has overturned the demand for £4,600 in carer’s allowance overpayments for alleged breaches in benefit rules
bit.ly
February 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Delighted my constituent Andrea has won her long battle with the DWP over Carer’s Allowance repayments, but it should never have come to this.
Thousands of carers like Andrea are caught up in this scandal. This ruling should be the turning point.
Thousands of carers like Andrea are caught up in this scandal. This ruling should be the turning point.
Just over a month out - have you bought your tickets yet?
Farnham & Waverley Lib Dems, and the University of Creative Arts (Farnham - of course!) are delighted to invite our members, supporters and followers to “From Fossil Fuels to Farnborough Airport: An evening with Jillian Ambrose, Energy Correspondent, The Guardian”. 5th March at 18:30
Tickets & info:
Tickets & info:
From Fossil Fuels to Farnborough Airport: An evening in conversation with Jillian Ambrose, Energy Correspondent at The Guardian
The Guardian's Energy Correspondent
Jillian Ambrose is coming to Farnham to deliver an exclusive talk on the
national and local issues holding back a more sustainable future.
Hosted by The University ...
events.libdems.org.uk
February 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Just over a month out - have you bought your tickets yet?
A rare bit of good news for unpaid carers as Andrea Tucker won her case. We’re very proud that our leader, @eddavey.libdems.org.uk , supported her through this stressful time, raising her case at PMQs just recently. Proper use of Parliamentary time that other MPs could learn from!
Unpaid carer wins overpayment penalty case against DWP | Carers – Sky News: The Latest News from the World
skynews.icu
February 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A rare bit of good news for unpaid carers as Andrea Tucker won her case. We’re very proud that our leader, @eddavey.libdems.org.uk , supported her through this stressful time, raising her case at PMQs just recently. Proper use of Parliamentary time that other MPs could learn from!
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Other parties are too weak on Donald Trump and his trade war aided and abetted by Elon Musk.
Liberal Democrats will continue to speak up and call for collaboration with our European allies to hold Trump to account.
Liberal Democrats will continue to speak up and call for collaboration with our European allies to hold Trump to account.
February 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Other parties are too weak on Donald Trump and his trade war aided and abetted by Elon Musk.
Liberal Democrats will continue to speak up and call for collaboration with our European allies to hold Trump to account.
Liberal Democrats will continue to speak up and call for collaboration with our European allies to hold Trump to account.
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While Reform and the Conservatives are obsessed with fighting each other, we will continue to be the true opposition in this parliament.
We will always work to provide a responsible and constructive challenge to the government and to put forward solutions to the big problems facing our country.
We will always work to provide a responsible and constructive challenge to the government and to put forward solutions to the big problems facing our country.
February 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
While Reform and the Conservatives are obsessed with fighting each other, we will continue to be the true opposition in this parliament.
We will always work to provide a responsible and constructive challenge to the government and to put forward solutions to the big problems facing our country.
We will always work to provide a responsible and constructive challenge to the government and to put forward solutions to the big problems facing our country.
Waverley Borough Council has lived within its budget thanks to @waverleylibdems.bsky.social , but Labour want to make residents pick up the tab for Conservative failure in Woking. We don’t even get an election this year.
Mergers of English councils could lead to tax rises due to high debt levels
Labour’s ‘devolution revolution’ aims to simplify local authorities but will force some to combine with others in financial distress
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Waverley Borough Council has lived within its budget thanks to @waverleylibdems.bsky.social , but Labour want to make residents pick up the tab for Conservative failure in Woking. We don’t even get an election this year.
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The way DWP has treated Andrea and thousands of carers like her makes my blood boil.
The Carer’s Allowance repayments scandal has dragged on far too long, and ministers urgently need to put things right.
The Carer’s Allowance repayments scandal has dragged on far too long, and ministers urgently need to put things right.
Unpaid carer to challenge DWP allowance overpayment penalty in court
‘It takes the little people to stand up,’ says Andrea Tucker, who was told to repay £4,600 after caring for mother for 15 years
bit.ly
February 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The way DWP has treated Andrea and thousands of carers like her makes my blood boil.
The Carer’s Allowance repayments scandal has dragged on far too long, and ministers urgently need to put things right.
The Carer’s Allowance repayments scandal has dragged on far too long, and ministers urgently need to put things right.
Conservative-run Surrey County Council has been successful in putting off elections due this May.
Surrey is failing, from potholes to SEND provision, but Surrey residents aren’t given the chance to change that 😠
Surrey is failing, from potholes to SEND provision, but Surrey residents aren’t given the chance to change that 😠
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Conservative-run Surrey County Council has been successful in putting off elections due this May.
Surrey is failing, from potholes to SEND provision, but Surrey residents aren’t given the chance to change that 😠
Surrey is failing, from potholes to SEND provision, but Surrey residents aren’t given the chance to change that 😠
Farage called out on his vacuous approach to fixing the #Brexit issues he and his friends caused.
MSN
www.msn.com
February 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Farage called out on his vacuous approach to fixing the #Brexit issues he and his friends caused.
Interesting analysis of Ed’s interview with Kuenssberg.
February 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Interesting analysis of Ed’s interview with Kuenssberg.
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🙄 Britons know a little too much about Chris Philp's work ethic - it took him just 39 days as Liz Truss' Chief Secretary to the Treasury to crash our economy and send mortgage bills soaring.
January 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🙄 Britons know a little too much about Chris Philp's work ethic - it took him just 39 days as Liz Truss' Chief Secretary to the Treasury to crash our economy and send mortgage bills soaring.
Now that the parties are over, and the hangovers are fading, tell us how you spent yesterday celebrating #Brexit.
a man wearing a top hat and a bow tie says the suspense is terrible
ALT: a man wearing a top hat and a bow tie says the suspense is terrible
media.tenor.com
February 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Now that the parties are over, and the hangovers are fading, tell us how you spent yesterday celebrating #Brexit.
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Our fantastic Lib Dem 🔶 Surrey County Council candidate for #Farnham Central, Theresa Meredith-Hardy, is on a mission to tackle the potholes which are causing misery within the local community.
Do take a read of Theresa's article in the Farnham Herald and join her by signing her pothole petition ✍️
Do take a read of Theresa's article in the Farnham Herald and join her by signing her pothole petition ✍️
WATCH: Farnham mum's pothole pledge
A Farnham mum has launched a campaign to tackle the ongoing pothole problem in her town.
www.farnhamherald.com
January 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our fantastic Lib Dem 🔶 Surrey County Council candidate for #Farnham Central, Theresa Meredith-Hardy, is on a mission to tackle the potholes which are causing misery within the local community.
Do take a read of Theresa's article in the Farnham Herald and join her by signing her pothole petition ✍️
Do take a read of Theresa's article in the Farnham Herald and join her by signing her pothole petition ✍️
Conservative controlled Surrey County Council wants to up council tax. They want to avoid elections in May too, can’t think why.
Surrey County Council's proposes to raise council tax by almost 5%
Residents may need to pay an extra £1.69 a week for a band D household if plans go ahead.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Conservative controlled Surrey County Council wants to up council tax. They want to avoid elections in May too, can’t think why.
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"The case for electoral reform is urgent and undeniable.
"First-past the post is a system that no longer functions as a fair or effective mechanism for translating the will of the electorate into parliamentary representation."
- Lisa Smart
https://youtube.com/shorts/36qJ6kOrc9Y?feature=share
"First-past the post is a system that no longer functions as a fair or effective mechanism for translating the will of the electorate into parliamentary representation."
- Lisa Smart
https://youtube.com/shorts/36qJ6kOrc9Y?feature=share
January 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"The case for electoral reform is urgent and undeniable.
"First-past the post is a system that no longer functions as a fair or effective mechanism for translating the will of the electorate into parliamentary representation."
- Lisa Smart
https://youtube.com/shorts/36qJ6kOrc9Y?feature=share
"First-past the post is a system that no longer functions as a fair or effective mechanism for translating the will of the electorate into parliamentary representation."
- Lisa Smart
https://youtube.com/shorts/36qJ6kOrc9Y?feature=share