Lambeth Liberal Democrats
@lambethlibdems.bsky.social
Your official opposition group on Lambeth Council.
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Promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PN.
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We’re thrilled to welcome Cllr Tina Valcarcel to the Liberal Democrat group! 🧡
After nearly 20 years as a Labour councillor, Tina says Labour has moved away from her values — and she’s found her home with the Lib Dems.
Welcome, Tina! ✨
After nearly 20 years as a Labour councillor, Tina says Labour has moved away from her values — and she’s found her home with the Lib Dems.
Welcome, Tina! ✨
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Reform reveal their new branding….
It’s clear: Nigel Farage’s Reform is just the same old Conservatives that ruined the country in the first place.
It’s clear: Nigel Farage’s Reform is just the same old Conservatives that ruined the country in the first place.
January 16, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Reform reveal their new branding….
It’s clear: Nigel Farage’s Reform is just the same old Conservatives that ruined the country in the first place.
It’s clear: Nigel Farage’s Reform is just the same old Conservatives that ruined the country in the first place.
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Writing in the Scotsman on the cloak-and-custard-pie mess of Robert Jenrick's expulsion and defection to Reform.
Months ago I described the Tories as a “clown car”. I now fear that this comparison was unfair to the noble profession of grease-painted artistes.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Months ago I described the Tories as a “clown car”. I now fear that this comparison was unfair to the noble profession of grease-painted artistes.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
How Robert Jenrick's former Tory colleagues revealed their true colours after his sacking
After Kemi Badenoch’s decision to expel Robert Jenrick, she may be disappointed to hear that this Tory psychodrama is set to run and run
www.scotsman.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Writing in the Scotsman on the cloak-and-custard-pie mess of Robert Jenrick's expulsion and defection to Reform.
Months ago I described the Tories as a “clown car”. I now fear that this comparison was unfair to the noble profession of grease-painted artistes.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Months ago I described the Tories as a “clown car”. I now fear that this comparison was unfair to the noble profession of grease-painted artistes.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
With clear evidence of harm to children and vulnerable communities, especially in areas like Streatham, the council should stand by its ‘No Casino’ resolution and put public health before commercial interests.”
– Cllr Donna Harris, leader of Lambeth Liberal Democrats
– Cllr Donna Harris, leader of Lambeth Liberal Democrats
January 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
With clear evidence of harm to children and vulnerable communities, especially in areas like Streatham, the council should stand by its ‘No Casino’ resolution and put public health before commercial interests.”
– Cllr Donna Harris, leader of Lambeth Liberal Democrats
– Cllr Donna Harris, leader of Lambeth Liberal Democrats
Cllr Donna Harris, leader of Lambeth’s Liberal Democrats, told Brixton Buzz:
“Lambeth Labour must treat gambling as a public health issue, not a profit-making opportunity.
“Lambeth Labour must treat gambling as a public health issue, not a profit-making opportunity.
January 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Cllr Donna Harris, leader of Lambeth’s Liberal Democrats, told Brixton Buzz:
“Lambeth Labour must treat gambling as a public health issue, not a profit-making opportunity.
“Lambeth Labour must treat gambling as a public health issue, not a profit-making opportunity.
The cancellation, ahead of its scheduled slot on Friday 16 January, has become a further catalyst for public backlash and opposition outrage, with many hoping to take the council to task over the clause’s removal.
January 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The cancellation, ahead of its scheduled slot on Friday 16 January, has become a further catalyst for public backlash and opposition outrage, with many hoping to take the council to task over the clause’s removal.
Lambeth’s Licensing Committee meeting was again cancelled at the eleventh hour, ahead of a scheduled debate on the borough’s new Gambling Policy, with the council still refusing to explain how its long-standing “No Casino” clause vanished from the draft without discussion, authorship, or explanation
January 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Lambeth’s Licensing Committee meeting was again cancelled at the eleventh hour, ahead of a scheduled debate on the borough’s new Gambling Policy, with the council still refusing to explain how its long-standing “No Casino” clause vanished from the draft without discussion, authorship, or explanation
Good article from Brixton Buzz
Committee cancelled: Lambeth Labour roll the dice on silence as opposition grows on No Casino U turn
Committee cancelled: Lambeth Labour roll the dice on silence as opposition grows on No Casino U turn
Committee cancelled: Lambeth Labour roll the dice on silence as opposition grows on No Casino U turn
Lambeth’s Licensing Committee meeting was again cancelled at the eleventh hour, ahead of a scheduled debate on the borough’s new Gambling Policy, with the council still refusing to explain how its …
www.brixtonbuzz.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Good article from Brixton Buzz
Committee cancelled: Lambeth Labour roll the dice on silence as opposition grows on No Casino U turn
Committee cancelled: Lambeth Labour roll the dice on silence as opposition grows on No Casino U turn
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The big reveal at Reform's latest press conference:
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
The big reveal at Reform's latest press conference:
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This has to be the year that we see serious action on the cost of living crisis that is hitting us all.
It's not just the big costs but those that are sacrificed as "nice to haves" that we need to make more affordable to improve daily life.
My column:
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2575797...
It's not just the big costs but those that are sacrificed as "nice to haves" that we need to make more affordable to improve daily life.
My column:
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2575797...
Sutton MP: I'll stay focused on cost of living crisis in 2026
Sutton MP Luke Taylor criticises government over cost of living crisis, highlighting families struggling with essentials, rising housing and energy…
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This has to be the year that we see serious action on the cost of living crisis that is hitting us all.
It's not just the big costs but those that are sacrificed as "nice to haves" that we need to make more affordable to improve daily life.
My column:
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2575797...
It's not just the big costs but those that are sacrificed as "nice to haves" that we need to make more affordable to improve daily life.
My column:
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2575797...
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It is even more disappointing that the Labour run council decided to cancel the Country Show having wasted this £200,000
So why not sign our petition to urge the council to reconsider their cancellation!
So why not sign our petition to urge the council to reconsider their cancellation!
January 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
It is even more disappointing that the Labour run council decided to cancel the Country Show having wasted this £200,000
So why not sign our petition to urge the council to reconsider their cancellation!
So why not sign our petition to urge the council to reconsider their cancellation!
Today's report in the Times about Lambeth Council spending £200,000 on legal fees fighting a resident led case about commercial festivals and Lambeth's failure to correctly follow the planning approvals process -
January 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Today's report in the Times about Lambeth Council spending £200,000 on legal fees fighting a resident led case about commercial festivals and Lambeth's failure to correctly follow the planning approvals process -
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South East Water have done the extraordinary by making Thames Water look good.
The Liberal Democrats have long called for a better regulator to fix our broken water industry.
We are also calling for water companies such as Thames Water to be made a public benefit company.
The Liberal Democrats have long called for a better regulator to fix our broken water industry.
We are also calling for water companies such as Thames Water to be made a public benefit company.
January 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM
South East Water have done the extraordinary by making Thames Water look good.
The Liberal Democrats have long called for a better regulator to fix our broken water industry.
We are also calling for water companies such as Thames Water to be made a public benefit company.
The Liberal Democrats have long called for a better regulator to fix our broken water industry.
We are also calling for water companies such as Thames Water to be made a public benefit company.
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"Donald Trump, threatening, at least economically, to take Greenland and possibly militarily as well.”
“It creates a licence for other more autocratic states in the world to do the same.”
@CalumMillerLD.bsky.social
“It creates a licence for other more autocratic states in the world to do the same.”
@CalumMillerLD.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM
"Donald Trump, threatening, at least economically, to take Greenland and possibly militarily as well.”
“It creates a licence for other more autocratic states in the world to do the same.”
@CalumMillerLD.bsky.social
“It creates a licence for other more autocratic states in the world to do the same.”
@CalumMillerLD.bsky.social
Join the Stockwell East team and Sarah Olney MP January 22 for our campaign session and post canvass chat!
Stockwell East Canvassing with Sarah Olney
Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park will be joining the Stockwell East team for a canvassing session from 6.00. Post canvassing Sarah will stay for an informal chat/Q&A with members about her parliament...
events.libdems.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Join the Stockwell East team and Sarah Olney MP January 22 for our campaign session and post canvass chat!
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This week in my Middy column, I talk about the outrageous possibility that West Sussex County Council might request to delay elections, and the government might say yes.
www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
January 16, 2026 at 7:30 AM
This week in my Middy column, I talk about the outrageous possibility that West Sussex County Council might request to delay elections, and the government might say yes.
www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
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No surprise to learn X is still permitting users to post these images generated by Grok despite claiming it had taken action. Enough is enough. @ofcom.bsky.social MUST use its powers to shut this down www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
X still allowing users to post sexualised images generated by Grok AI tool
Despite restrictions announced this week, Guardian reporters find standalone app continues to allow posting of nonconsensual content
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:44 AM
No surprise to learn X is still permitting users to post these images generated by Grok despite claiming it had taken action. Enough is enough. @ofcom.bsky.social MUST use its powers to shut this down www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Reform is rapidly becoming a sequel to the Conservatives with an even worse cast and terrible plot. Anyone thinking of voting for them should remember how the Tories broke Britain, the damage to our NHS, our schools, the sewage in our rivers and Liz Truss’s disastrous budget.
January 16, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Reform is rapidly becoming a sequel to the Conservatives with an even worse cast and terrible plot. Anyone thinking of voting for them should remember how the Tories broke Britain, the damage to our NHS, our schools, the sewage in our rivers and Liz Truss’s disastrous budget.
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Great to be on @bbclondon.bsky.social this week to talk about the investigation I’m leading at the London Assembly to employ prison leavers to boost London’s economy.
Reoffending costs us £18.5 billion a year.
www.instagram.com/reel/DTdIIX2...
Reoffending costs us £18.5 billion a year.
www.instagram.com/reel/DTdIIX2...
BBC London on Instagram: "London is falling behind the rest of the country when it comes to helping prison leavers into work, new figures from the London Assembly show.
Fewer than 1 in 5 people le...
193 likes, 21 comments - bbclondon on January 13, 2026: "London is falling behind the rest of the country when it comes to helping prison leavers into work, new figures from the London Assembly show....
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January 16, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Great to be on @bbclondon.bsky.social this week to talk about the investigation I’m leading at the London Assembly to employ prison leavers to boost London’s economy.
Reoffending costs us £18.5 billion a year.
www.instagram.com/reel/DTdIIX2...
Reoffending costs us £18.5 billion a year.
www.instagram.com/reel/DTdIIX2...
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Torbay was in the top 10 constituencies who signed the petition against the digital ID with over 6000 signing. I described the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation as the Minister for lost causes. So it’s gratifying to see that your concerns have been reflected in the U-turn yesterday.
January 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Torbay was in the top 10 constituencies who signed the petition against the digital ID with over 6000 signing. I described the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation as the Minister for lost causes. So it’s gratifying to see that your concerns have been reflected in the U-turn yesterday.
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So many of London's unpaid carers are struggling to get by. We've got to make sure there is better information for everyone about the support they are entitled to. Story here: www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...
Unpaid carers living in poverty as they're unaware of entitlements
Experts representing carers in Enfield and Barnet told the London Assembly people are often confused about their role and entitlements
www.mylondon.news
January 15, 2026 at 6:55 PM
So many of London's unpaid carers are struggling to get by. We've got to make sure there is better information for everyone about the support they are entitled to. Story here: www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...
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All today proved is that the lines are being drawn.
Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
Join us: www.libdems.org.uk/join
Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
Join us: www.libdems.org.uk/join
Join us
Become a Liberal Democrat member today.
www.libdems.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
All today proved is that the lines are being drawn.
Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
Join us: www.libdems.org.uk/join
Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
Join us: www.libdems.org.uk/join
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You can't trust Nigel, you can't trust any of these chancers.
It used to be that the House of Lords was the retirement home for failed Tory Ministers, now its Reform PLC.
It used to be that the House of Lords was the retirement home for failed Tory Ministers, now its Reform PLC.
January 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
You can't trust Nigel, you can't trust any of these chancers.
It used to be that the House of Lords was the retirement home for failed Tory Ministers, now its Reform PLC.
It used to be that the House of Lords was the retirement home for failed Tory Ministers, now its Reform PLC.