Cllr Jonathan Harris
@jharrislibdem.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat Councillor at West Northants Council representing the Brixworth Ward
Promoted by Alan Knape, 2 Boxgrove Way, Daventry, NN11 2PQ
Promoted by Alan Knape, 2 Boxgrove Way, Daventry, NN11 2PQ
Absolutely brilliant news. Congratulations 👏🎉 @joshbabarinde.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Absolutely brilliant news. Congratulations 👏🎉 @joshbabarinde.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd... There is no doubt that this edit was wrong and extremely clumsy. However, it doesn't change anything about the full meaning of the report on Panorama. The BBC isn't perfect but if we lose this public broadcaster it will play entirely into the hands of the populists.
Trump threatens $1bn legal action against BBC over 6 January speech edit - live updates
The BBC chair earlier apologises for the
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd... There is no doubt that this edit was wrong and extremely clumsy. However, it doesn't change anything about the full meaning of the report on Panorama. The BBC isn't perfect but if we lose this public broadcaster it will play entirely into the hands of the populists.
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The Lib Dems have told supporters "we are the only party with the conviction to stand up and fight for what we believe in" by still backing proportional representation, "not because it benefits us, but because we think it’s right"
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The Lib Dems have told supporters "we are the only party with the conviction to stand up and fight for what we believe in" by still backing proportional representation, "not because it benefits us, but because we think it’s right"
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
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A big Liberal Democrat welcome to Councillor Tina Valcarcel, who has joined the Liberal Democrats from the Labour Party.
Tina who has represented Stockwell East since 2006 and served as Mayor of Lambeth in 2011/12, said she could no longer support Labour.
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/11/form...
Tina who has represented Stockwell East since 2006 and served as Mayor of Lambeth in 2011/12, said she could no longer support Labour.
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/11/form...
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
A big Liberal Democrat welcome to Councillor Tina Valcarcel, who has joined the Liberal Democrats from the Labour Party.
Tina who has represented Stockwell East since 2006 and served as Mayor of Lambeth in 2011/12, said she could no longer support Labour.
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/11/form...
Tina who has represented Stockwell East since 2006 and served as Mayor of Lambeth in 2011/12, said she could no longer support Labour.
www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/11/form...
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With the whole of the political right ganging up on the BBC the only political leader prepared to defend the BBC and pubic service broadcasting is @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, well done him 👏
news.sky.com/story/downfa...
news.sky.com/story/downfa...
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.
news.sky.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 AM
With the whole of the political right ganging up on the BBC the only political leader prepared to defend the BBC and pubic service broadcasting is @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, well done him 👏
news.sky.com/story/downfa...
news.sky.com/story/downfa...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Here's Reform UK showing its true colours - more privatisation and what appears to be more cronyism - now wonder the Turquoise Tory label sticks.
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres
Questions about potential conflict of interest as council’s cabinet member for social care owns private care company
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Here's Reform UK showing its true colours - more privatisation and what appears to be more cronyism - now wonder the Turquoise Tory label sticks.
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Kemi Badenoch refuses FIVE times to admit the damage the Conservatives’ Brexit deal did to our economy.
The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting to fix the mess the Conservatives made — and rebuild Britain’s trade with Europe. 💪🇬🇧🇪🇺.
The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting to fix the mess the Conservatives made — and rebuild Britain’s trade with Europe. 💪🇬🇧🇪🇺.
November 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Kemi Badenoch refuses FIVE times to admit the damage the Conservatives’ Brexit deal did to our economy.
The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting to fix the mess the Conservatives made — and rebuild Britain’s trade with Europe. 💪🇬🇧🇪🇺.
The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting to fix the mess the Conservatives made — and rebuild Britain’s trade with Europe. 💪🇬🇧🇪🇺.
I wonder if Cllr Jones is sure of his own Anglo Saxon heritage? What absolute nonsense.
Update on that super-professional candidate vetting process Nigel Farage used to boast about:
Nigel Farage's favoured Mayoral candidate for Doncaster said black people cannot be English.
Reform councillor Alexander Jones claimed being English requires Anglo-Saxon ‘lineage’.
The messages were deleted after questions were raised by Byline Times
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
Reform councillor Alexander Jones claimed being English requires Anglo-Saxon ‘lineage’.
The messages were deleted after questions were raised by Byline Times
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I wonder if Cllr Jones is sure of his own Anglo Saxon heritage? What absolute nonsense.
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I’m voting for @joshbabarinde.bsky.social for party President.
I believe he has the enthusiasm and vision for what is needed.
I believe he has the enthusiasm and vision for what is needed.
November 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I’m voting for @joshbabarinde.bsky.social for party President.
I believe he has the enthusiasm and vision for what is needed.
I believe he has the enthusiasm and vision for what is needed.
I have cast my vote for the next President of the @libdems.org.uk and am proud to be supporting @joshbabarinde.bsky.social
Good luck Josh!
Good luck Josh!
November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I have cast my vote for the next President of the @libdems.org.uk and am proud to be supporting @joshbabarinde.bsky.social
Good luck Josh!
Good luck Josh!
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The Lib Dems are the most successful party at holding our seats.
And after people see how hardworking our local champions are who can blame them?
And after people see how hardworking our local champions are who can blame them?
% of Seats Successfully Defended by Each Party:
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
Aggregate Result of the 145 Council By-Elections (for 148 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 51 (+43)
LDM: 45 (+17)
CON: 16 (-17)
LAB: 13 (-34)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-6)
SNP: 2 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 51 (+43)
LDM: 45 (+17)
CON: 16 (-17)
LAB: 13 (-34)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-6)
SNP: 2 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The Lib Dems are the most successful party at holding our seats.
And after people see how hardworking our local champions are who can blame them?
And after people see how hardworking our local champions are who can blame them?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... It's increasingly clear that the Deep Blue Tories and the Turquoise Tories are becoming interchangeable. Same old same old. @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk
Reform UK councillor in Dartford defects to the Conservatives
James Buchan says Reform UK lacks experience and ambition and made him feel
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... It's increasingly clear that the Deep Blue Tories and the Turquoise Tories are becoming interchangeable. Same old same old. @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk
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And boom. Between us and the Reform juggernaut Sam wins by a mile.
Huge congratulations to Sam Ammar and the rest of her amazing team bringing this one home.
Big love from all of us at Worcester Lib Dems!
Huge congratulations to Sam Ammar and the rest of her amazing team bringing this one home.
Big love from all of us at Worcester Lib Dems!
October 31, 2025 at 2:50 AM
And boom. Between us and the Reform juggernaut Sam wins by a mile.
Huge congratulations to Sam Ammar and the rest of her amazing team bringing this one home.
Big love from all of us at Worcester Lib Dems!
Huge congratulations to Sam Ammar and the rest of her amazing team bringing this one home.
Big love from all of us at Worcester Lib Dems!
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Farage wants Britain to leave the European Convention on Human Rights — tearing up the protections that keep us safe.
The ECHR defends everyone's basic freedoms, we must defend it.
Leaving won’t take back control. All it will do is strip away rights that protect everyone.
The ECHR defends everyone's basic freedoms, we must defend it.
Leaving won’t take back control. All it will do is strip away rights that protect everyone.
October 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Farage wants Britain to leave the European Convention on Human Rights — tearing up the protections that keep us safe.
The ECHR defends everyone's basic freedoms, we must defend it.
Leaving won’t take back control. All it will do is strip away rights that protect everyone.
The ECHR defends everyone's basic freedoms, we must defend it.
Leaving won’t take back control. All it will do is strip away rights that protect everyone.
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Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
October 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
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The comments we've heard from Sarah Pochin are textbook racism.
Reform must suspend the Whip.
@JoshBabarinde.bsky.social
Reform must suspend the Whip.
@JoshBabarinde.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The comments we've heard from Sarah Pochin are textbook racism.
Reform must suspend the Whip.
@JoshBabarinde.bsky.social
Reform must suspend the Whip.
@JoshBabarinde.bsky.social
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Wind power has cut £104 billion from UK energy costs since 2010.⚡
We must make clear the shift to renewables isn’t just good for the planet - it’s a huge economic opportunity.
Continued investment in renewables will cut energy costs, create jobs and boost local economies.
We must make clear the shift to renewables isn’t just good for the planet - it’s a huge economic opportunity.
Continued investment in renewables will cut energy costs, create jobs and boost local economies.
Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds
Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Wind power has cut £104 billion from UK energy costs since 2010.⚡
We must make clear the shift to renewables isn’t just good for the planet - it’s a huge economic opportunity.
Continued investment in renewables will cut energy costs, create jobs and boost local economies.
We must make clear the shift to renewables isn’t just good for the planet - it’s a huge economic opportunity.
Continued investment in renewables will cut energy costs, create jobs and boost local economies.
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Politico: "MPs should consider deleting X, according to a committee led by Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle...
"On social media, the report said MPs should feel “empowered to step away from platforms that pose more harm than benefit.”
Absolutely. Please get on with it.
"On social media, the report said MPs should feel “empowered to step away from platforms that pose more harm than benefit.”
Absolutely. Please get on with it.
October 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Politico: "MPs should consider deleting X, according to a committee led by Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle...
"On social media, the report said MPs should feel “empowered to step away from platforms that pose more harm than benefit.”
Absolutely. Please get on with it.
"On social media, the report said MPs should feel “empowered to step away from platforms that pose more harm than benefit.”
Absolutely. Please get on with it.
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The Lib Dems have tabled a censure motion, calling on Parliament to rebuke Sarah Pochin’s racist remarks and for Nigel Farage to withdraw the whip.
Lib Dems urge the Govt & Tories to back the motion, saying "it’s about time the Conservative Party stood up for British values of decency & tolerance.”
Lib Dems urge the Govt & Tories to back the motion, saying "it’s about time the Conservative Party stood up for British values of decency & tolerance.”
October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The Lib Dems have tabled a censure motion, calling on Parliament to rebuke Sarah Pochin’s racist remarks and for Nigel Farage to withdraw the whip.
Lib Dems urge the Govt & Tories to back the motion, saying "it’s about time the Conservative Party stood up for British values of decency & tolerance.”
Lib Dems urge the Govt & Tories to back the motion, saying "it’s about time the Conservative Party stood up for British values of decency & tolerance.”
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Autonomy Institute: "A new report calls for a ban on political donors being considered for public contracts after finding 373 companies made a total of over £60 billion following their donations."
29 firms donated £11m+ to the Tories & were then awarded contracts worth £2.3 billion from 2015-2024
29 firms donated £11m+ to the Tories & were then awarded contracts worth £2.3 billion from 2015-2024
October 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Autonomy Institute: "A new report calls for a ban on political donors being considered for public contracts after finding 373 companies made a total of over £60 billion following their donations."
29 firms donated £11m+ to the Tories & were then awarded contracts worth £2.3 billion from 2015-2024
29 firms donated £11m+ to the Tories & were then awarded contracts worth £2.3 billion from 2015-2024
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Good to see the BBC covering some of this: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Good to see the BBC covering some of this: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... another reason to realise (if any were needed) that the Conservatives are really not the answer to this country's challenges. Pure dog whistle - doing their best to out Reform Reform.
Conservatives complain to whips about fellow MP’s comments on legally settled people
Exclusive: Criticism of Katie Lam comes amid widespread confusion in the party over its policy on indefinite leave to remain
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... another reason to realise (if any were needed) that the Conservatives are really not the answer to this country's challenges. Pure dog whistle - doing their best to out Reform Reform.
Oh!
"Reform is set to launch a major “savings” review in Leicestershire County Council. However, rather than using its DOGE unit (explicitly set up for this sort of job), it’s going to pay external consultants. Reform, ironically, repeatedly complained about the use of taxpayers’ money on consultants"
Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform’s DOGE chief with project in turmoil
New misery for Farage’s Musk-inspired project...
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Oh!