Graham Colley
@gcolleyldla.bsky.social
President LibDemLawyers (R-L-J). European Federalist
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Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
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It’s appalling that under this Government millions of pounds are still being funnelled into Putin’s war chest through UK trade.
Putin must be punished for his barbaric war, not rewarded.
We @libdems.org.uk have a Bill to seize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. I urge all MPs to back it.
Putin must be punished for his barbaric war, not rewarded.
We @libdems.org.uk have a Bill to seize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. I urge all MPs to back it.
Anger as £38m is spent on plane imports from Russia | The Observer
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November 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
It’s appalling that under this Government millions of pounds are still being funnelled into Putin’s war chest through UK trade.
Putin must be punished for his barbaric war, not rewarded.
We @libdems.org.uk have a Bill to seize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. I urge all MPs to back it.
Putin must be punished for his barbaric war, not rewarded.
We @libdems.org.uk have a Bill to seize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. I urge all MPs to back it.
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The BBC isn't perfect. But it remains an institution defending British values against a populist, Trump-style takeover.
Party leaders must unite to defend it.
Party leaders must unite to defend it.
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The BBC isn't perfect. But it remains an institution defending British values against a populist, Trump-style takeover.
Party leaders must unite to defend it.
Party leaders must unite to defend it.
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Good morning, Tiverton and Minehead! 👋
I hope everyone had a good weekend! Here's a roundup of what I got up to last week as your MP ✅
As always, if you need help with an issue or concern, please email rachel.gilmour.mp@parliament.uk 📨
#Somerset #Devon #Parliament
I hope everyone had a good weekend! Here's a roundup of what I got up to last week as your MP ✅
As always, if you need help with an issue or concern, please email rachel.gilmour.mp@parliament.uk 📨
#Somerset #Devon #Parliament
November 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Good morning, Tiverton and Minehead! 👋
I hope everyone had a good weekend! Here's a roundup of what I got up to last week as your MP ✅
As always, if you need help with an issue or concern, please email rachel.gilmour.mp@parliament.uk 📨
#Somerset #Devon #Parliament
I hope everyone had a good weekend! Here's a roundup of what I got up to last week as your MP ✅
As always, if you need help with an issue or concern, please email rachel.gilmour.mp@parliament.uk 📨
#Somerset #Devon #Parliament
I stand by the BBC - it's bound to make errors once in a while. It should apologise and we should move on, knowing we possess a treasure!
"So far, only one political leader is prepared to mount an outspoken defence of the BBC "Sky News share.google/5uIbloMYqQw6...
"So far, only one political leader is prepared to mount an outspoken defence of the BBC "Sky News share.google/5uIbloMYqQw6...
So far, only one political leader is prepared to mount an outspoken defence of the BBC
As part of its editorial independence, the appointment of the BBC's next editor-in-chief is meant to be entirely down to its own independent board - and out of the hands of ministers.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I stand by the BBC - it's bound to make errors once in a while. It should apologise and we should move on, knowing we possess a treasure!
"So far, only one political leader is prepared to mount an outspoken defence of the BBC "Sky News share.google/5uIbloMYqQw6...
"So far, only one political leader is prepared to mount an outspoken defence of the BBC "Sky News share.google/5uIbloMYqQw6...
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The family farm tax was flawed from the start, hurting real farmers while letting big investors off the hook.
In this Autumn Budget, the government must not turn a blind eye and should scrap this damaging and counterproductive tax.
@sarahdykeld.bsky.social
In this Autumn Budget, the government must not turn a blind eye and should scrap this damaging and counterproductive tax.
@sarahdykeld.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The family farm tax was flawed from the start, hurting real farmers while letting big investors off the hook.
In this Autumn Budget, the government must not turn a blind eye and should scrap this damaging and counterproductive tax.
@sarahdykeld.bsky.social
In this Autumn Budget, the government must not turn a blind eye and should scrap this damaging and counterproductive tax.
@sarahdykeld.bsky.social
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Ukraine needs more support from Europe to win the war against Russia.
I asked the Foreign Secretary whether the Government would commit to seizing the £25 billion-worth of frozen Russian assets held in the UK to support Ukraine.
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#Parliament #Ukraine #UK #StandWithUkraine
I asked the Foreign Secretary whether the Government would commit to seizing the £25 billion-worth of frozen Russian assets held in the UK to support Ukraine.
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#Parliament #Ukraine #UK #StandWithUkraine
November 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Ukraine needs more support from Europe to win the war against Russia.
I asked the Foreign Secretary whether the Government would commit to seizing the £25 billion-worth of frozen Russian assets held in the UK to support Ukraine.
🇺🇦🇬🇧
#Parliament #Ukraine #UK #StandWithUkraine
I asked the Foreign Secretary whether the Government would commit to seizing the £25 billion-worth of frozen Russian assets held in the UK to support Ukraine.
🇺🇦🇬🇧
#Parliament #Ukraine #UK #StandWithUkraine
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The Prime Minister promised transparency & accountability in public office. His disgraceful decision to deny the @chinookjustice.bsky.social families an opportunity to find out the truth is the opposite of that. You can support the families fight for justice here 👇
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November 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The Prime Minister promised transparency & accountability in public office. His disgraceful decision to deny the @chinookjustice.bsky.social families an opportunity to find out the truth is the opposite of that. You can support the families fight for justice here 👇
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Lisa Smart Keynote Speech | Autumn Conference 2025
Lisa Smart Keynote Speech | Autumn Conference 2025
Lisa Smart MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairs and Women & Equalities gives a keynote speech to Liberal Democrats 2025 Autumn Conference in Bo...
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September 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Lisa Smart Keynote Speech | Autumn Conference 2025
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Lib Dems call for tax on big banks to create new energy loans scheme
Lib Dems call for tax on big banks to create new energy loans scheme
Daisy Cooper, the party’s Treasury spokeswoman and deputy leader, called for a time-limited windfall tax on unexpected profits made by the banks.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Lib Dems call for tax on big banks to create new energy loans scheme
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Alex Cole-Hamilton's Keynote Speech to Autumn Conference
Alex Cole-Hamilton's Keynote Speech to Autumn Conference
Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, gives his keynote speech to Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference in Bournemouth.Every week, I ...
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September 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Alex Cole-Hamilton's Keynote Speech to Autumn Conference
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Victoria Collins Keynote Speech l Autumn Conference 2025
Victoria Collins Keynote Speech l Autumn Conference 2025
Victoria Collins makes her keynote speech to Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2025 in Bournemouth.
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September 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Victoria Collins Keynote Speech l Autumn Conference 2025
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Fixing the broken system, international cooperation and legal pathways - there are constructive, liberal ways to respond to the challenge of small boats, says @markpackuk.bsky.social #LDConf
September 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Fixing the broken system, international cooperation and legal pathways - there are constructive, liberal ways to respond to the challenge of small boats, says @markpackuk.bsky.social #LDConf
BBC News - Jane Dodds promises to get better deal for Wales
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Welsh Lib Dems promise to get better deal for Wales
Jane Dodds told her party's conference Wales needed the best-skilled workforce in the world.
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September 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
BBC News - Jane Dodds promises to get better deal for Wales
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A public broadcaster in the Netherlands has joined Irish channel RTE in a proposed boycott of Eurovision if Israel remains as a participant
Dutch broadcaster joins RTE in proposed boycott of Eurovision over Israel
A public broadcaster in the Netherlands has joined Irish channel RTE in a proposed boycott of Eurovision if Israel remains as a participant. It comes as the BBC faced similar calls from a man who co-w...
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September 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A public broadcaster in the Netherlands has joined Irish channel RTE in a proposed boycott of Eurovision if Israel remains as a participant
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From disabled bus passes to adoption support, from ITV studios to the Commons chamber – another packed day standing up for Harrogate & Knaresborough and championing liberal values.
Here’s just some of what I’ve been up to today👇
Here’s just some of what I’ve been up to today👇
September 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
From disabled bus passes to adoption support, from ITV studios to the Commons chamber – another packed day standing up for Harrogate & Knaresborough and championing liberal values.
Here’s just some of what I’ve been up to today👇
Here’s just some of what I’ve been up to today👇
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Georgians are determined to push through. Nothing discourages them.
The occasionally resurfacing issues among the democratic parties have probably prolonged the victory path for resource and planning-related reasons, but it doesn’t diminish the resolve.
#GeorgiaProtests
The occasionally resurfacing issues among the democratic parties have probably prolonged the victory path for resource and planning-related reasons, but it doesn’t diminish the resolve.
#GeorgiaProtests
August 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Georgians are determined to push through. Nothing discourages them.
The occasionally resurfacing issues among the democratic parties have probably prolonged the victory path for resource and planning-related reasons, but it doesn’t diminish the resolve.
#GeorgiaProtests
The occasionally resurfacing issues among the democratic parties have probably prolonged the victory path for resource and planning-related reasons, but it doesn’t diminish the resolve.
#GeorgiaProtests
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And they'll say the protests are too routine to inspire. Pfffffff!
So proud of Georgians! We'll get through the biggest crisis in our modern history! ✊🏻
So proud of Georgians! We'll get through the biggest crisis in our modern history! ✊🏻
On day 267 of daily, nationwide protests, Georgians march in Tbilisi, chanting "Freedom for Mzia Amaghlobeli!", referring to a journalist sentenced to 2 years for slapping a rogue cop.
Independent media is under attack in Georgia. Support: sinatle.media
Independent media is under attack in Georgia. Support: sinatle.media
August 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
And they'll say the protests are too routine to inspire. Pfffffff!
So proud of Georgians! We'll get through the biggest crisis in our modern history! ✊🏻
So proud of Georgians! We'll get through the biggest crisis in our modern history! ✊🏻
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Russia has just sanctioned multiple Byline Times contributors and journalists for our work exposing Putin's war crimes in Ukraine.
It follows our award-winning documentaries exposing Russia's crimes on the frontline and our investigations into the Kremlin's interference in British politics
It follows our award-winning documentaries exposing Russia's crimes on the frontline and our investigations into the Kremlin's interference in British politics
Russia Sanctions Byline Times Journalists and Contributors for Exposing Putin's War Crimes
The Russian foreign ministry added multiple Byline Times and Byline TV contributors to its "stop list" following our award-winning investigations into the Putin regime
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August 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Russia has just sanctioned multiple Byline Times contributors and journalists for our work exposing Putin's war crimes in Ukraine.
It follows our award-winning documentaries exposing Russia's crimes on the frontline and our investigations into the Kremlin's interference in British politics
It follows our award-winning documentaries exposing Russia's crimes on the frontline and our investigations into the Kremlin's interference in British politics
And, perhaps, the Allies should have included the Nazis in the preparations for DDay.??
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Russia says it must be part of international talks on Ukraine’s security
Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov dismisses European diplomacy as ‘clumsy effort to sway Trump’
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August 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
And, perhaps, the Allies should have included the Nazis in the preparations for DDay.??
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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👏 Great to be out on the doors in Sheffield Hallam this evening.
🗳️ Over the past week I’ve been in Newcastle, London and Sheffield - listening to people who feel let down and want change.
🔶 Across the country, the Liberal Democrats are offering hope and a real alternative.
🗳️ Over the past week I’ve been in Newcastle, London and Sheffield - listening to people who feel let down and want change.
🔶 Across the country, the Liberal Democrats are offering hope and a real alternative.
August 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
👏 Great to be out on the doors in Sheffield Hallam this evening.
🗳️ Over the past week I’ve been in Newcastle, London and Sheffield - listening to people who feel let down and want change.
🔶 Across the country, the Liberal Democrats are offering hope and a real alternative.
🗳️ Over the past week I’ve been in Newcastle, London and Sheffield - listening to people who feel let down and want change.
🔶 Across the country, the Liberal Democrats are offering hope and a real alternative.
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1/4 Today I met Network Rail staff at #Bramley station. Local people have raised a number of issues with me including traffic delays at peak times and rail disruption. There aren't easy fixes.
August 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
1/4 Today I met Network Rail staff at #Bramley station. Local people have raised a number of issues with me including traffic delays at peak times and rail disruption. There aren't easy fixes.
If Mr Trump tries to sell Ukraine short and accepts aggression, he should never be considered for a Nobel prize.
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Trump reportedly called Norwegian minister ‘out of the blue’ to ask about Nobel prize
US president told Norway’s finance minister he wants the Nobel peace prize, according to the Norwegian press
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August 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
If Mr Trump tries to sell Ukraine short and accepts aggression, he should never be considered for a Nobel prize.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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