Luke Taylor MP
@luketaylorld.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton and Cheam, frontbench spokesperson for London and Councillor for Sutton West and East Cheam Ward.
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I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
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Which party best placed to beat Reform?
YouGov put this to the test in a poll, and found it's the Liberal Democrats.
LD win v. Reform 36% to 32%
CONS win v. Reform 28% to 27%
Lab lose v Reform 31% to 34%
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YouGov put this to the test in a poll, and found it's the Liberal Democrats.
LD win v. Reform 36% to 32%
CONS win v. Reform 28% to 27%
Lab lose v Reform 31% to 34%
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November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Which party best placed to beat Reform?
YouGov put this to the test in a poll, and found it's the Liberal Democrats.
LD win v. Reform 36% to 32%
CONS win v. Reform 28% to 27%
Lab lose v Reform 31% to 34%
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YouGov put this to the test in a poll, and found it's the Liberal Democrats.
LD win v. Reform 36% to 32%
CONS win v. Reform 28% to 27%
Lab lose v Reform 31% to 34%
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The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
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Welcome to our latest London Lib Dem councillor - the former Labour Mayor of Lambeth and councillor for Stockwell East, Tina Valcarcel!
She joins former Labour voters who are disappointed with the government and joining us across London everyday
She joins former Labour voters who are disappointed with the government and joining us across London everyday
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Welcome to our latest London Lib Dem councillor - the former Labour Mayor of Lambeth and councillor for Stockwell East, Tina Valcarcel!
She joins former Labour voters who are disappointed with the government and joining us across London everyday
She joins former Labour voters who are disappointed with the government and joining us across London everyday
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Buzzed: Former Lambeth Labour Mayor defects to Liberal Democrats www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/11/form... “Sadly, Lambeth Labour is no longer the party I joined. I share the values of the Liberal Democrat councillors and will always put the views and interests of residents above party politics.”
November 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Buzzed: Former Lambeth Labour Mayor defects to Liberal Democrats www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/11/form... “Sadly, Lambeth Labour is no longer the party I joined. I share the values of the Liberal Democrat councillors and will always put the views and interests of residents above party politics.”
This morning I laid a wreath at the Cheam War Memorial.
I am so proud that our community comes together each year to embrace this act of solemn remembrance.
We will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation, and our freedom.
I am so proud that our community comes together each year to embrace this act of solemn remembrance.
We will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation, and our freedom.
November 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This morning I laid a wreath at the Cheam War Memorial.
I am so proud that our community comes together each year to embrace this act of solemn remembrance.
We will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation, and our freedom.
I am so proud that our community comes together each year to embrace this act of solemn remembrance.
We will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation, and our freedom.
A sobering honour to once again plant a cross in Parliament’s Garden of Remembrance earlier this week in memory of all the fallen from Sutton, Cheam and Worcester Park.
We must never forget the unbelievable sacrifice made by those who fought to defend our nation.
We must never forget the unbelievable sacrifice made by those who fought to defend our nation.
November 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A sobering honour to once again plant a cross in Parliament’s Garden of Remembrance earlier this week in memory of all the fallen from Sutton, Cheam and Worcester Park.
We must never forget the unbelievable sacrifice made by those who fought to defend our nation.
We must never forget the unbelievable sacrifice made by those who fought to defend our nation.
This is yet another example of vital recommendations gathering dust instead of being implemented. Racism is never acceptable.
The public is being failed, as are those police
officers who are doing their best for the people of London.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The public is being failed, as are those police
officers who are doing their best for the people of London.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Met police’s culture makes racial harm ‘inevitable’, internal review finds
The revew, the first to focus on the racism of the institution as a whole, found a culture and leadership determined to prevent real change
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This is yet another example of vital recommendations gathering dust instead of being implemented. Racism is never acceptable.
The public is being failed, as are those police
officers who are doing their best for the people of London.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The public is being failed, as are those police
officers who are doing their best for the people of London.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Okehampton South (West Devon) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 57.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-5.9)
🙋 Ind: 18.6% (New)
No Ind (-35.6) or GRN (34.2) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 57.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-5.9)
🙋 Ind: 18.6% (New)
No Ind (-35.6) or GRN (34.2) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Okehampton South (West Devon) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 57.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-5.9)
🙋 Ind: 18.6% (New)
No Ind (-35.6) or GRN (34.2) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 57.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-5.9)
🙋 Ind: 18.6% (New)
No Ind (-35.6) or GRN (34.2) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2023.
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West Devon Borough Council- Okehampton South
Liberal Democrats GAIN from the Green party
🔶Lib Dem- 356- 57.1% (new)
🔵 CON- 152 - 24.4% (-5.9%)
⚪ IND- 116- 18.6% (-17%)
Congratulations to Cllr Jan Goffey and the team! A third win in 6 months in Mel Strides constituency! 🎉
Liberal Democrats GAIN from the Green party
🔶Lib Dem- 356- 57.1% (new)
🔵 CON- 152 - 24.4% (-5.9%)
⚪ IND- 116- 18.6% (-17%)
Congratulations to Cllr Jan Goffey and the team! A third win in 6 months in Mel Strides constituency! 🎉
November 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
West Devon Borough Council- Okehampton South
Liberal Democrats GAIN from the Green party
🔶Lib Dem- 356- 57.1% (new)
🔵 CON- 152 - 24.4% (-5.9%)
⚪ IND- 116- 18.6% (-17%)
Congratulations to Cllr Jan Goffey and the team! A third win in 6 months in Mel Strides constituency! 🎉
Liberal Democrats GAIN from the Green party
🔶Lib Dem- 356- 57.1% (new)
🔵 CON- 152 - 24.4% (-5.9%)
⚪ IND- 116- 18.6% (-17%)
Congratulations to Cllr Jan Goffey and the team! A third win in 6 months in Mel Strides constituency! 🎉
It beggars belief that the Govt is burying its head in the sand over the mounting crisis in Met Police funding.
🚨 Just 2 24/7 police counters left
🔒 10 scrapped altogether
👮🏽♀️ 1,419 officers & staff cut
And yet this was the Deputy PM’s response to me yesterday…
🚨 Just 2 24/7 police counters left
🔒 10 scrapped altogether
👮🏽♀️ 1,419 officers & staff cut
And yet this was the Deputy PM’s response to me yesterday…
November 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It beggars belief that the Govt is burying its head in the sand over the mounting crisis in Met Police funding.
🚨 Just 2 24/7 police counters left
🔒 10 scrapped altogether
👮🏽♀️ 1,419 officers & staff cut
And yet this was the Deputy PM’s response to me yesterday…
🚨 Just 2 24/7 police counters left
🔒 10 scrapped altogether
👮🏽♀️ 1,419 officers & staff cut
And yet this was the Deputy PM’s response to me yesterday…
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![Comic. [Person sitting at desk with laptop with machine labeled E-21 making “click click” noises on the floor behind] VOICE FROM LAPTOP: Hey all! Does your E-21 humidifier make an annoying clicking noise? Mine did, but I finally figured out that there’s an easy fix, so I made this video in case anyone else… PERSON AT DESK: Oh my god. Yes. *Yes.* [caption] I know there’s more important work in the world, but I feel like these people deserve, at minimum a statue.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreifdjde6wgflkeil7kf4kdh3zqk32k55rkljlwu6arzbw557ogbulu@jpeg)
November 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I asked the Deputy PM at todays PMQs to recognise the scale of the cuts to the Met Police, and the impact it will have on our safety here in London.
His response wasn't encouraging...
The Mayor is failing the Met and by extension, all of us.
His response wasn't encouraging...
The Mayor is failing the Met and by extension, all of us.
November 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I asked the Deputy PM at todays PMQs to recognise the scale of the cuts to the Met Police, and the impact it will have on our safety here in London.
His response wasn't encouraging...
The Mayor is failing the Met and by extension, all of us.
His response wasn't encouraging...
The Mayor is failing the Met and by extension, all of us.
Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani who has won the NY Mayoral race, and Democrats who won critical state races across the Country.
This shows how progressives around the world can beat the right with positive, hopeful messages, and hold back the tide of hate and fear from Trump and his minions.
This shows how progressives around the world can beat the right with positive, hopeful messages, and hold back the tide of hate and fear from Trump and his minions.
November 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani who has won the NY Mayoral race, and Democrats who won critical state races across the Country.
This shows how progressives around the world can beat the right with positive, hopeful messages, and hold back the tide of hate and fear from Trump and his minions.
This shows how progressives around the world can beat the right with positive, hopeful messages, and hold back the tide of hate and fear from Trump and his minions.
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This is what we will do - stand up against those who seek to divide us, and keep Sutton united behind tolerance and equality.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This is what we will do - stand up against those who seek to divide us, and keep Sutton united behind tolerance and equality.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
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At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
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I really welcome this. Scaling up our military strength is not just about tanks and ships.
It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ministry of Defence to spend £9bn renovating military housing
The poor state of military housing has been a consistent complaint among serving personnel in recent years.
www.bbc.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I really welcome this. Scaling up our military strength is not just about tanks and ships.
It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
We definitely didn’t see this coming.
Shocked…SHOCKED I TELL YOU!
Shocked…SHOCKED I TELL YOU!
Six months on from the locals…
Reform is losing councillors at an “unusual” rate
PolHome analysis finds that Farage’s party has lost over 5% of all cllrs elected in May
In Kent, its 14%
@matildamartin.bsky.social’s deep dive www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform is losing councillors at an “unusual” rate
PolHome analysis finds that Farage’s party has lost over 5% of all cllrs elected in May
In Kent, its 14%
@matildamartin.bsky.social’s deep dive www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform Is Losing Councillors Elected In May At An 'Unusual' Rate
Reform UK has lost more than 5 per cent of the councillors it had elected six months ago, an analysis by PoliticsHome has found.
www.politicshome.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We definitely didn’t see this coming.
Shocked…SHOCKED I TELL YOU!
Shocked…SHOCKED I TELL YOU!
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Fantastic to have Luke join us in Southwark to discuss the issues with crime and ASB we're facing locally.
With Southwark facing the 5th highest number of crimes in London, it's clear that Sadiq Khan and Southwark Labour have let us down.
youtube.com/shorts/bbKsX...
With Southwark facing the 5th highest number of crimes in London, it's clear that Sadiq Khan and Southwark Labour have let us down.
youtube.com/shorts/bbKsX...
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Fantastic to have Luke join us in Southwark to discuss the issues with crime and ASB we're facing locally.
With Southwark facing the 5th highest number of crimes in London, it's clear that Sadiq Khan and Southwark Labour have let us down.
youtube.com/shorts/bbKsX...
With Southwark facing the 5th highest number of crimes in London, it's clear that Sadiq Khan and Southwark Labour have let us down.
youtube.com/shorts/bbKsX...
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% 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 12:21 PM
% 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)
Good Luck to Sutton United in the first round proper of this year’s Emirates FA Cup tomoro.
My first Sutton game at GGL was just after Sutton's incredible Cup run in 2017, let's hope for more this season!
Football unites communities, and there is no better competition than the FA Cup to do that!
My first Sutton game at GGL was just after Sutton's incredible Cup run in 2017, let's hope for more this season!
Football unites communities, and there is no better competition than the FA Cup to do that!
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Good Luck to Sutton United in the first round proper of this year’s Emirates FA Cup tomoro.
My first Sutton game at GGL was just after Sutton's incredible Cup run in 2017, let's hope for more this season!
Football unites communities, and there is no better competition than the FA Cup to do that!
My first Sutton game at GGL was just after Sutton's incredible Cup run in 2017, let's hope for more this season!
Football unites communities, and there is no better competition than the FA Cup to do that!
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Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
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Great result for Team Tunbridge Wells :-D
I've enjoyed working with the team there over the past few years and it's fantastic to see them consolidating their success.
I've enjoyed working with the team there over the past few years and it's fantastic to see them consolidating their success.
Johns (Tunbridge Wells) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 53.3% (+2.1)
➡️ RFM: 15.0% (-1.2)
🌍 GRN: 13.5% (+6.3)
🏘️ TWA: 8.9% (+4.8)
🌳 CON: 7.6% (-3.6)
🏘️ ITW: 1.7% (-0.1)
No LAB (-8.3) as previous.
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 53.3% (+2.1)
➡️ RFM: 15.0% (-1.2)
🌍 GRN: 13.5% (+6.3)
🏘️ TWA: 8.9% (+4.8)
🌳 CON: 7.6% (-3.6)
🏘️ ITW: 1.7% (-0.1)
No LAB (-8.3) as previous.
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Great result for Team Tunbridge Wells :-D
I've enjoyed working with the team there over the past few years and it's fantastic to see them consolidating their success.
I've enjoyed working with the team there over the past few years and it's fantastic to see them consolidating their success.
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Brilliant result!
Once again showing that it's the Lib Dems taking on and beating Reform where it matters - at the ballot box.
Once again showing that it's the Lib Dems taking on and beating Reform where it matters - at the ballot box.
Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Brilliant result!
Once again showing that it's the Lib Dems taking on and beating Reform where it matters - at the ballot box.
Once again showing that it's the Lib Dems taking on and beating Reform where it matters - at the ballot box.
This week I took a walk around Southwark with the police and fantastic local Lib Dem team - including @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social
We are absolutely clear across London - the Govt and Mayor must give the Met the funding they need to keep stations open, recruit more officers, and keep us all safe.
We are absolutely clear across London - the Govt and Mayor must give the Met the funding they need to keep stations open, recruit more officers, and keep us all safe.
October 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This week I took a walk around Southwark with the police and fantastic local Lib Dem team - including @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social
We are absolutely clear across London - the Govt and Mayor must give the Met the funding they need to keep stations open, recruit more officers, and keep us all safe.
We are absolutely clear across London - the Govt and Mayor must give the Met the funding they need to keep stations open, recruit more officers, and keep us all safe.