Brian Mathew MP
@ldbrianmathewmp.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Melksham and Devizes
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Putin tells Russians that they invaded Ukraine to fulfill Russia's destiny. None of the lies about NATO and the EU fed to us by Russia's tools like Farage, Gill, and Arron Banks. (Thanks @berlinbridge.bsky.social)
November 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Putin tells Russians that they invaded Ukraine to fulfill Russia's destiny. None of the lies about NATO and the EU fed to us by Russia's tools like Farage, Gill, and Arron Banks. (Thanks @berlinbridge.bsky.social)
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@eddavey.libdems.org.uk , @ldbrianmathewmp.bsky.social , on the off-chance that this is not just click bait, perhaps you could ask the Home Sec whether refugees' looted possessions will be auctioned off regionally (e.g. Devizes has a good auction house) or centrally, like old army Land Rovers.
November 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk , @ldbrianmathewmp.bsky.social , on the off-chance that this is not just click bait, perhaps you could ask the Home Sec whether refugees' looted possessions will be auctioned off regionally (e.g. Devizes has a good auction house) or centrally, like old army Land Rovers.
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There is a direct line between Donald Trump trying to destroy the BBC and him excusing the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump hates the independent free press – whether in the US, Saudi Arabia or the UK. We will always defend it.
Trump hates the independent free press – whether in the US, Saudi Arabia or the UK. We will always defend it.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
There is a direct line between Donald Trump trying to destroy the BBC and him excusing the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump hates the independent free press – whether in the US, Saudi Arabia or the UK. We will always defend it.
Trump hates the independent free press – whether in the US, Saudi Arabia or the UK. We will always defend it.
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"It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks our institutions, our media, and the pockets of millions.”
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks our institutions, our media, and the pockets of millions.”
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
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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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You don't get coverage like this on Russian TV without Kremlin approval. The Kremlin knew Farage would be a useful tool, and such he has been and continues to be.
November 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
You don't get coverage like this on Russian TV without Kremlin approval. The Kremlin knew Farage would be a useful tool, and such he has been and continues to be.
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Today my thoughts are with everyone affected by the dreadful attack near Huntingdon - the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed it. We're all hoping those injured make a full recovery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
November 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today my thoughts are with everyone affected by the dreadful attack near Huntingdon - the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed it. We're all hoping those injured make a full recovery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
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We just stopped Nigel Farage’s plan to drag Britain out of the ECHR and tear up people’s rights. Farage wanted to scrap Churchill’s legacy and bring us closer to Trump's America.
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We just stopped Nigel Farage’s plan to drag Britain out of the ECHR and tear up people’s rights. Farage wanted to scrap Churchill’s legacy and bring us closer to Trump's America.
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Nigel Farage wants to take away your rights.
The ECHR has secured our freedoms as we know them, from torture (1978), to the press (1979), to sexual expression (1981), and privacy (2025).
Today, I voted to defend these rights.
The ECHR has secured our freedoms as we know them, from torture (1978), to the press (1979), to sexual expression (1981), and privacy (2025).
Today, I voted to defend these rights.
October 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Nigel Farage wants to take away your rights.
The ECHR has secured our freedoms as we know them, from torture (1978), to the press (1979), to sexual expression (1981), and privacy (2025).
Today, I voted to defend these rights.
The ECHR has secured our freedoms as we know them, from torture (1978), to the press (1979), to sexual expression (1981), and privacy (2025).
Today, I voted to defend these rights.
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When Trump bullies Canada, Britain can’t stay silent. The Prime Minister needs to come out and clearly criticise these tantrum tariffs, not sit on the fence. 🇬🇧🇨🇦
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Reagan advert
Trump has announced he's adding 10% to his current levies on one of the biggest US trading partners.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
When Trump bullies Canada, Britain can’t stay silent. The Prime Minister needs to come out and clearly criticise these tantrum tariffs, not sit on the fence. 🇬🇧🇨🇦
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Last year I met Itzik Horn, whose two sons were being held captive by Hamas. Yair was released earlier this year and today I am overjoyed that Eitan is also going home.
I cannot imagine the trauma their family has suffered, and I pray they can now start to heal and move forward.
I cannot imagine the trauma their family has suffered, and I pray they can now start to heal and move forward.
October 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Last year I met Itzik Horn, whose two sons were being held captive by Hamas. Yair was released earlier this year and today I am overjoyed that Eitan is also going home.
I cannot imagine the trauma their family has suffered, and I pray they can now start to heal and move forward.
I cannot imagine the trauma their family has suffered, and I pray they can now start to heal and move forward.
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Who does Farage work for - the people of Clacton or his paymasters? I'm sure most people know the answer to that.
Lucrative second jobs for MPs and big money political donations must be made serious criminal offences. They subvert democracy and are gateways to corruption.
Lucrative second jobs for MPs and big money political donations must be made serious criminal offences. They subvert democracy and are gateways to corruption.
October 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Who does Farage work for - the people of Clacton or his paymasters? I'm sure most people know the answer to that.
Lucrative second jobs for MPs and big money political donations must be made serious criminal offences. They subvert democracy and are gateways to corruption.
Lucrative second jobs for MPs and big money political donations must be made serious criminal offences. They subvert democracy and are gateways to corruption.
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News of a ceasefire deal in Gaza brings real hope.
The UK and our allies must do all we can to get the hostages home, get aid in to starving people, and finally end this horrific violence.
This must be the first step towards a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
The UK and our allies must do all we can to get the hostages home, get aid in to starving people, and finally end this horrific violence.
This must be the first step towards a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
October 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM
News of a ceasefire deal in Gaza brings real hope.
The UK and our allies must do all we can to get the hostages home, get aid in to starving people, and finally end this horrific violence.
This must be the first step towards a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
The UK and our allies must do all we can to get the hostages home, get aid in to starving people, and finally end this horrific violence.
This must be the first step towards a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
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I am horrified by the images of a mosque in Peacehaven burning after a suspected arson attack.
Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.
Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.
Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.
Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.
October 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I am horrified by the images of a mosque in Peacehaven burning after a suspected arson attack.
Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.
Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.
Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.
Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.
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Leaving the ECHR would hand Putin a huge victory.
Those who advocate doing so are colluding with an enemy of our country.
They are traitors.
Those who advocate doing so are colluding with an enemy of our country.
They are traitors.
October 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Leaving the ECHR would hand Putin a huge victory.
Those who advocate doing so are colluding with an enemy of our country.
They are traitors.
Those who advocate doing so are colluding with an enemy of our country.
They are traitors.
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Hiding the truth won’t change history. A nation built on Brown and Black suffering will remain a nation built on Brown and Black suffering.
September 30, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Hiding the truth won’t change history. A nation built on Brown and Black suffering will remain a nation built on Brown and Black suffering.
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We in the UK have to retake the flags. They are currently very powerful weapons in the hands of the enemies of democracy. One step in doing that is linking the flags to the war against fascism. Let's see how well Farage and Yaxley-Lennon can stomach that.
September 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We in the UK have to retake the flags. They are currently very powerful weapons in the hands of the enemies of democracy. One step in doing that is linking the flags to the war against fascism. Let's see how well Farage and Yaxley-Lennon can stomach that.
We must do the same for Melksham and see a new railway station opened at Devizes Gateway
Dualling just a three-mile section of track around Cranbrook and Whimple would give the West of England line the capacity it needs to run twice-as-frequent services from Axminster, Honiton, Feniton and Whimple to Exeter.
Plea for urgent rail fix as Devon commuters hit breaking point
One short stretch of railway is causing problems
www.devonlive.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We must do the same for Melksham and see a new railway station opened at Devizes Gateway
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The UK must lead on the world stage in acknowledging the genocide taking place in Gaza – and advocating for a return to diplomacy.
September 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The UK must lead on the world stage in acknowledging the genocide taking place in Gaza – and advocating for a return to diplomacy.
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What is happening in Gaza is a genocide. And the President of the United States is doing nothing to stop it.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
September 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
What is happening in Gaza is a genocide. And the President of the United States is doing nothing to stop it.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
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Brazil has jailed former President Bolsonaro for 27 years for trying to overturn a democratic election result. Trump is in the White House.
The USA is a first world country with a broken political system and a corrupt third-world government.
The USA is a first world country with a broken political system and a corrupt third-world government.
September 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Brazil has jailed former President Bolsonaro for 27 years for trying to overturn a democratic election result. Trump is in the White House.
The USA is a first world country with a broken political system and a corrupt third-world government.
The USA is a first world country with a broken political system and a corrupt third-world government.
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I’m old enough to remember when Conservative Party leaders believed in law and order.
Kemi Badenoch refusing to acknowledge that Tommy Robinson is "far-right", now on LBC, and refusing to condemn Elon Musk's words. In fact she says what Musk said *isn't* incitement. So what would be incitement then? How violent would his words have to be before he was deemed a threat to this country?
September 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I’m old enough to remember when Conservative Party leaders believed in law and order.
I raised both Devizes Gateway Railway station and the Bath & Wiltshire Metro in the Commons this morning. I will keep pushing for the rail network Wiltshire needs and deserves.
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Brian Mathew MP questions the transport minister on Devizes Gateway and the Bath & Wiltshire Metro
YouTube video by Brian Mathew MP
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September 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I raised both Devizes Gateway Railway station and the Bath & Wiltshire Metro in the Commons this morning. I will keep pushing for the rail network Wiltshire needs and deserves.
youtube.com/shorts/8d2l0...
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🍺 Pubs are the heart of our communities🍺
This week I stood up in Parliament for our local pubs. They’re more than just places to eat and drink. They’re where neighbours meet, friendships are made, and communities thrive.
Profitable pubs pay taxes. Closed pubs don’t.
youtu.be/vUsU0cj7HIk?...
This week I stood up in Parliament for our local pubs. They’re more than just places to eat and drink. They’re where neighbours meet, friendships are made, and communities thrive.
Profitable pubs pay taxes. Closed pubs don’t.
youtu.be/vUsU0cj7HIk?...
Dr Brian Mathew MP on the pressures facing community pubs
YouTube video by Brian Mathew MP
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September 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🍺 Pubs are the heart of our communities🍺
This week I stood up in Parliament for our local pubs. They’re more than just places to eat and drink. They’re where neighbours meet, friendships are made, and communities thrive.
Profitable pubs pay taxes. Closed pubs don’t.
youtu.be/vUsU0cj7HIk?...
This week I stood up in Parliament for our local pubs. They’re more than just places to eat and drink. They’re where neighbours meet, friendships are made, and communities thrive.
Profitable pubs pay taxes. Closed pubs don’t.
youtu.be/vUsU0cj7HIk?...
Shocking.... Reform are a disgrace
Instead of asking Trump to drop his damaging tariffs, Farage is talking down Britain and egging Trump on to hurt British businesses even more.
Nigel Farage: 100% faithful to Trump
September 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Shocking.... Reform are a disgrace