Ian Stotesbury
ianstotesbury.bsky.social
Ian Stotesbury
@ianstotesbury.bsky.social
Lib Dem Councillor for Callowland Ward. Spacecraft Engineer for @Twinkle_mission, Environmentalist.
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A good point by the Lib Dems' Daisy Cooper in response to today's #SpringStatement.

If the Chancellor wants to cut costs, why not start by slashing all the Brexit red tape from the Tories' botched deal?
March 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It's been a busy few days preparing our next satellite for integration, and I had the opportunity to see firsthand what's happening in Budapest. I was able to observe briefly some of the ongoing protests against Orban and Putin. I had the chance to visit Liberty square too - poignant and moving.
March 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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🏞️The #CANBill remains as crucial as ever.

But time is ticking for the government to strengthen and improve UK climate and nature legislation⏳

We need to know how - and when - they plan to take forward the fight for real change👇
🌍 Ed Miliband—after the Climate and Nature Bill debate on 24 January, you promised to work towards real change for climate and nature.

📅 Will you commit to a meeting with Zero Hour and take forward the spirit of the #CANBill via future legislation?

⏳ We’re counting on you.

👉 zerohour.uk
🌍 Ed Miliband—will you meet with Zero Hour to discuss urgent, joined-up climate and nature action?
YouTube video by Zero Hour: Climate and Nature Bill
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March 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The scale of the ecological damage is profound and we're already one of the most deprived countries in the world. The case for airport investment is flimsy at best, with SAF and sustainable flight very suspect. We need rail investment to genuinely interconnect our country.
Do you realise what #HeathrowExpansion means?
It will affect the whole Colne catchment including the #Ver, #Gade #Misbourne and #Chess. FIVE rivers will be built over, completely severing the link for Eels and other migratory species between the @chilternstreams.bsky.social and the #Thames
February 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Great to again join @watfordcouncil, @friendsofcassioburypark and loads of amazing volunteers as we continued to plant out hundreds more trees in our beautiful Whippendel Woods! Next session likely to be 9th Feb - please check council and friends comms if you'd like to sign up!
January 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Why is the government happy to cosy up to China, but won't even look at a better customs deal with our closest neighbours in Europe?

Ministers say they’re looking everywhere for growth but are ignoring what is staring them in the face.
January 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🗳 Today marks a pivotal
day for the Climate and
Nature Bill—its Second
Reading in Parliament.
🌿 Will your MP vote for
the #CANBill? Watch the
debate live 👉
tinyurl.com/33229c4x
🐝 @zero-hour.bsky.social
Parliamentlive.tv
House of Commons
tinyurl.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The delay to our hospital is a huge betrayal to our patients, our staff and our town. We cannot allow the decision to go unchallenged and hope you will join us as we organise our campaign to make Watford's message heard by the Government.
We can’t wait another decade before the rebuilding of Watford General even starts.

Patients and staff deserve so much better.

Labour Ministers and MPs need to get on with it and deliver the funding needed for this vital project.

@ianstotesbury.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Thanks to Watford Council, Friends of Cassiobury Park, Community connections and the many volunteers from near and far for supporting the tree planting today in our beautiful Whippendel Woods! Today hundreds of trees were planted of the 3,000 we have planned for the area.
January 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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📣 “Keir Starmer—the Climate and Nature Bill is an opportunity for the Government to show cross-party support on the need for an integrated approach to the climate-nature crisis. It would deliver a joined-up framework, ensuring the UK meets its international commitments.”

@libdemvoice.org #CANBill
Lib Dems call on Starmer to back landmark climate bill
A group of Liberal Democrats have called on Keir Starmer to back Lib Dem MP Roz Savage’s Climate and Nature Bill when it comes up in Parliament on 24 January. In a letter signed by 58 MPs and Peers th...
www.libdemvoice.org
January 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Limiting access to the world's largest market has stifled our economy, and our freedoms have diminished.

Our future is best served by a Britain leading. Leading in Europe, leading on world affairs. Let's see @libdems.org.uk lead a return to internationalist, ambitious, politics.
"The European Union is on our doorstep. We do 40% of our trade with them. That's this opportunity we should be taking.

"And that's all the more important when Donald Trump is threatening us from the other side of the Atlantic.
"

@calummillerld.bsky.social
Lib Dem MP calls for closer EU relationship to boost UK economy
Speaking on Question Time, Calum Miller says: "The challenge we have, as Liam is correct in saying, is that the budget has done nothing to promote growth.And...
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January 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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🙏 UK faith leaders delivered Keir Starmer an urgent letter at 10 Downing Street today.

📣 “We ask you to support the passage of the Climate and Nature Bill through Parliament—and back the #CANBill at its pivotal Second Reading on 24 January.”

👉 zerohour.uk
January 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It was great to speak to residents across a cold North Watford yesterday with more @watfordlibdems teams out across the town! Please get in touch with any of us to raise any concerns or questions you might have!
January 12, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The second reading of the critical #CANBill is only a few weeks away. Today I've written to my MP, Matt Turmine, urging him to support the bill. Please write to your MP today! Nature is vital to safeguard our future, protect our wildlife and essential to our economy, too.

action.zerohour.uk
Climate and Nature Bill Campaign
Ask your MP to back the CAN Bill
action.zerohour.uk
January 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Chag Hanukkah sameach to all who celebrate! 🕎

December 25, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from my family to yours!
December 24, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Great to join the brilliant team and volunteers of Rotary Club of Watford tonight in Courtlands for a leg of this year's brilliant Santa Sleigh! Was great to see the decorations up and people of all ages enjoying see Santa!
December 13, 2024 at 9:38 PM
It's been an amazing few weeks with lots going on - here's a quick summary

👂Got out and about with @watfordmayor.bsky.social and Watford Liberal Democrats speaking with residents across the town!
December 6, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Love a River Colne visit!
November 22, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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"You can't have a ten year plan for the NHS if you don't have a serious plan for social care too."

Ed Davey talks to Laura Kuenssberg about the need for cross-party collaboration on social care.
youtu.be/W8fZqmn83MQ
We need a real plan for social care
YouTube video by Liberal Democrats
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November 17, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Thanks to the many people who spent time with us today!
Great to be out with some of the Watford @libdems.org.uk team, chatting with residents in North Watford today. 🔶
@ianstotesbury.bsky.social
November 16, 2024 at 4:02 PM