Man of Kent
@manofkentlibdem.bsky.social
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A stonking win for Sarah Hale and the LibDems in the Newhaven South by-election. #BeatingReformAgain
October 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A stonking win for Sarah Hale and the LibDems in the Newhaven South by-election. #BeatingReformAgain
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Local resident Sarah Hale will be a great addition to the LibDem team working hard for Newhaven. Vote Sarah Oct 9th for Newhaven South.
October 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Local resident Sarah Hale will be a great addition to the LibDem team working hard for Newhaven. Vote Sarah Oct 9th for Newhaven South.
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Chichester resident who will be mourned by millions round the world. Dame Patricia Routledge RIP.
The death of Dame Patricia Routledge is so sad. She has been a long time resident in Chichester and did a lot for the community. An outstanding actress who quietly gave so much back.
October 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Chichester resident who will be mourned by millions round the world. Dame Patricia Routledge RIP.
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Chichester’s LibDem MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social commented: “The closure of the Crown Court in Chichester was a mistake, exemplified by its re-opening as a Nightingale Court just a few years later.”
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Jess Brown-Fuller asks David Lammy to reinstate Chichester Crown Court
Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has asked the Secretary of State for Justice, David Lammy, to look at reopening Chichester Crown Court. It is the second time Jess has raised the issue in Parliam...
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October 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Chichester’s LibDem MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social commented: “The closure of the Crown Court in Chichester was a mistake, exemplified by its re-opening as a Nightingale Court just a few years later.”
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The UK asylum system is in crisis and we have called for measures to clear the backlog of cases.
But the Conservatives should have shown some humility for having created that crisis before trying to scapegoat asylum seekers with their motion in parliament this afternoon.
But the Conservatives should have shown some humility for having created that crisis before trying to scapegoat asylum seekers with their motion in parliament this afternoon.
October 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The UK asylum system is in crisis and we have called for measures to clear the backlog of cases.
But the Conservatives should have shown some humility for having created that crisis before trying to scapegoat asylum seekers with their motion in parliament this afternoon.
But the Conservatives should have shown some humility for having created that crisis before trying to scapegoat asylum seekers with their motion in parliament this afternoon.
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We will stand strong where others back down. We will not pander to Reform.
We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.
If you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.
We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.
If you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.
October 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We will stand strong where others back down. We will not pander to Reform.
We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.
If you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.
We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.
If you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.
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Conservatives are lurching right and abandoning British values.
The Lib Dems will stand firm, for decency, the rule of law and our environment.
The Lib Dems will stand firm, for decency, the rule of law and our environment.
October 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Conservatives are lurching right and abandoning British values.
The Lib Dems will stand firm, for decency, the rule of law and our environment.
The Lib Dems will stand firm, for decency, the rule of law and our environment.
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Today’s the day. If you haven’t voted by post, get down to the polling station and vote LibDem, vote Sarah Hale for a better future for Newhaven.
October 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Today’s the day. If you haven’t voted by post, get down to the polling station and vote LibDem, vote Sarah Hale for a better future for Newhaven.
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When companies generate renewable energy, they are expected to give money back to the local community.
But the amount of cash we’re talking about is pitiful because the rules haven’t changed in a decade.
We need to change those rules to cut energy bills for local people.
But the amount of cash we’re talking about is pitiful because the rules haven’t changed in a decade.
We need to change those rules to cut energy bills for local people.
October 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
When companies generate renewable energy, they are expected to give money back to the local community.
But the amount of cash we’re talking about is pitiful because the rules haven’t changed in a decade.
We need to change those rules to cut energy bills for local people.
But the amount of cash we’re talking about is pitiful because the rules haven’t changed in a decade.
We need to change those rules to cut energy bills for local people.
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There is only one way to make this a proper peace and that is a two state solution.
A Palestinian independent state alongside the state of Israel, where both peoples can live in security and dignity.
@LaylaMoran.bsky.social
A Palestinian independent state alongside the state of Israel, where both peoples can live in security and dignity.
@LaylaMoran.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
There is only one way to make this a proper peace and that is a two state solution.
A Palestinian independent state alongside the state of Israel, where both peoples can live in security and dignity.
@LaylaMoran.bsky.social
A Palestinian independent state alongside the state of Israel, where both peoples can live in security and dignity.
@LaylaMoran.bsky.social
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At the next election, there is everything to play for in Edinburgh.
Council by-elections show that support for Labour, the SNP and the Conservatives is collapsing because they have all let you down.
Scotland deserves better - and with the Liberal Democrats, you can vote for it.
Council by-elections show that support for Labour, the SNP and the Conservatives is collapsing because they have all let you down.
Scotland deserves better - and with the Liberal Democrats, you can vote for it.
October 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
At the next election, there is everything to play for in Edinburgh.
Council by-elections show that support for Labour, the SNP and the Conservatives is collapsing because they have all let you down.
Scotland deserves better - and with the Liberal Democrats, you can vote for it.
Council by-elections show that support for Labour, the SNP and the Conservatives is collapsing because they have all let you down.
Scotland deserves better - and with the Liberal Democrats, you can vote for it.
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Politics is in transit 🚚
If you’ve had enough of the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage join the Liberal Democrats. Help us save our country, come and win with us.
If you’ve had enough of the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage join the Liberal Democrats. Help us save our country, come and win with us.
October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Politics is in transit 🚚
If you’ve had enough of the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage join the Liberal Democrats. Help us save our country, come and win with us.
If you’ve had enough of the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage join the Liberal Democrats. Help us save our country, come and win with us.
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Women’s rights are under attack worldwide, from authoritarian regimes, online misogyny, and cuts to aid.
@CalumMillerLD.bsky.social explains the Lib Dem plan to tackle this violence and empower women globally.
@CalumMillerLD.bsky.social explains the Lib Dem plan to tackle this violence and empower women globally.
October 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Women’s rights are under attack worldwide, from authoritarian regimes, online misogyny, and cuts to aid.
@CalumMillerLD.bsky.social explains the Lib Dem plan to tackle this violence and empower women globally.
@CalumMillerLD.bsky.social explains the Lib Dem plan to tackle this violence and empower women globally.
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A ceasefire in Gaza must be the first step towards a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
October 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
A ceasefire in Gaza must be the first step towards a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
Congratulations to all!
Three big Lib Dem wins in this week's by-elections.
Last night in Mel Stride's Devon constituency, Liberal Democrats GAINED a seat from the Conservatives - the Conservatives dropped to just 10% of the vote.
And two great wins by our teams in Bath and Hampshire.
Last night in Mel Stride's Devon constituency, Liberal Democrats GAINED a seat from the Conservatives - the Conservatives dropped to just 10% of the vote.
And two great wins by our teams in Bath and Hampshire.
October 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Congratulations to all!
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The new Edinburgh Northern seat is going to be a straight fight between the Liberal Democrats and the SNP.
By backing the Liberal Democrat candidate Sanne Dijkstra-Downie in May, voters can elect a strong local champion and beat the SNP in Edinburgh Northern.
By backing the Liberal Democrat candidate Sanne Dijkstra-Downie in May, voters can elect a strong local champion and beat the SNP in Edinburgh Northern.
October 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The new Edinburgh Northern seat is going to be a straight fight between the Liberal Democrats and the SNP.
By backing the Liberal Democrat candidate Sanne Dijkstra-Downie in May, voters can elect a strong local champion and beat the SNP in Edinburgh Northern.
By backing the Liberal Democrat candidate Sanne Dijkstra-Downie in May, voters can elect a strong local champion and beat the SNP in Edinburgh Northern.
No one should be stuck in the awful position of waiting months on end for mental health services.
It's time to supercharge mental health care in this country.
It's time to supercharge mental health care in this country.
October 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
#Brexit has cost the economy £1,000bn to date.
It has cost @HMTreasury some £400bn to date.
That is money which could have been spent on UK public services; pot holes, water infrastructure and sewage, HS2, roads, rails, hospitals, NHS waiting lists, care homes.
It has cost @HMTreasury some £400bn to date.
That is money which could have been spent on UK public services; pot holes, water infrastructure and sewage, HS2, roads, rails, hospitals, NHS waiting lists, care homes.
As the EU’s new Entry/Exit Scheme finally rolls out, British businesses face further chaos — and it’s totally avoidable.
The Liberal Democrats are demanding urgent action to stop trade grinding to a halt.
The Liberal Democrats are demanding urgent action to stop trade grinding to a halt.
October 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#Brexit has cost the economy £1,000bn to date.
It has cost @HMTreasury some £400bn to date.
That is money which could have been spent on UK public services; pot holes, water infrastructure and sewage, HS2, roads, rails, hospitals, NHS waiting lists, care homes.
It has cost @HMTreasury some £400bn to date.
That is money which could have been spent on UK public services; pot holes, water infrastructure and sewage, HS2, roads, rails, hospitals, NHS waiting lists, care homes.
Great idea! @timfarron.bsky.social 👏
Thousands of miles of disused railways, canal towpaths, and green spaces lie blocked off or forgotten across the UK.
@TimFarron.bsky.social explains the Lib Dem plan to reopen them, creating a national network of green routes for all.
@TimFarron.bsky.social explains the Lib Dem plan to reopen them, creating a national network of green routes for all.
October 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Great idea! @timfarron.bsky.social 👏
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Israelis and Palestinians have suffered unimaginable trauma. Much of it will never be healed.
But today they can at least begin to hope that their children will go free of this appalling cycle of violence.
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
But today they can at least begin to hope that their children will go free of this appalling cycle of violence.
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Israelis and Palestinians have suffered unimaginable trauma. Much of it will never be healed.
But today they can at least begin to hope that their children will go free of this appalling cycle of violence.
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
But today they can at least begin to hope that their children will go free of this appalling cycle of violence.
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
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Ming was a principled politician, and had such generosity of spirit. We @libdems.org.uk are so proud to have had him as one of our own.
My thoughts are with his family and friends as he’s laid to rest today. May he rest in peace.
My thoughts are with his family and friends as he’s laid to rest today. May he rest in peace.
My friend Ming Campbell had so many strengths. Olympian, statesman, party leader.
At St Andrews, where he was Chancellor for almost twenty years, he gave so much to generations of students. Wendy Chamberlain and I were proud to honour his legacy in the place he loved.
At St Andrews, where he was Chancellor for almost twenty years, he gave so much to generations of students. Wendy Chamberlain and I were proud to honour his legacy in the place he loved.
October 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Ming was a principled politician, and had such generosity of spirit. We @libdems.org.uk are so proud to have had him as one of our own.
My thoughts are with his family and friends as he’s laid to rest today. May he rest in peace.
My thoughts are with his family and friends as he’s laid to rest today. May he rest in peace.
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Families and businesses fear more tax hikes after the Tories' stealth tax and this Government’s unfair jobs tax. The Chancellor must rule out extending these stealth taxes. We need a real growth plan and the big banks, tech giants and gambling firms must be made to pay their fair share.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits tax rises and spending cuts considered for budget
Speaking exclusively to Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates, Rachel Reeves says Brexit, austerity, and the Liz Truss mini-budget have all played a role in damaging Britain's economy - as she prep...
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October 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Families and businesses fear more tax hikes after the Tories' stealth tax and this Government’s unfair jobs tax. The Chancellor must rule out extending these stealth taxes. We need a real growth plan and the big banks, tech giants and gambling firms must be made to pay their fair share.
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Great meeting of our new @libdems.org.uk Economy & Business team yesterday. Alongside myself as Treasury Spokesperson, we are:
🔸 @joshuareynoldssl6.bsky.social Trade
🔸Sarah Olney MP Business
🔸 @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social DWP
🔸Charlie Maynard MP Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
…and Jennie 🦮
🔸 @joshuareynoldssl6.bsky.social Trade
🔸Sarah Olney MP Business
🔸 @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social DWP
🔸Charlie Maynard MP Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
…and Jennie 🦮
October 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Great meeting of our new @libdems.org.uk Economy & Business team yesterday. Alongside myself as Treasury Spokesperson, we are:
🔸 @joshuareynoldssl6.bsky.social Trade
🔸Sarah Olney MP Business
🔸 @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social DWP
🔸Charlie Maynard MP Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
…and Jennie 🦮
🔸 @joshuareynoldssl6.bsky.social Trade
🔸Sarah Olney MP Business
🔸 @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social DWP
🔸Charlie Maynard MP Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
…and Jennie 🦮
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While the Chancellor admits “there is no doubting that the impact of Brexit is severe and long lasting”, LibDem treasury spokesperson @libdemdaisy.bsky.social suggests the answer is to tax banks, tech giants and the gambling industry so they pay their fair share to reduce the tax burden on families
Families and businesses fear more tax hikes after the Tories' stealth tax and this Government’s unfair jobs tax. The Chancellor must rule out extending these stealth taxes. We need a real growth plan and the big banks, tech giants and gambling firms must be made to pay their fair share.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits tax rises and spending cuts considered for budget
Speaking exclusively to Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates, Rachel Reeves says Brexit, austerity, and the Liz Truss mini-budget have all played a role in damaging Britain's economy - as she prep...
news.sky.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM
While the Chancellor admits “there is no doubting that the impact of Brexit is severe and long lasting”, LibDem treasury spokesperson @libdemdaisy.bsky.social suggests the answer is to tax banks, tech giants and the gambling industry so they pay their fair share to reduce the tax burden on families
RIP the late Menzies “Ming” Campbell.
"It was once said of Ming that he runs the risk of giving politicians a good name. Well, he certainly did that."
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell 🔽
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell 🔽
October 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
RIP the late Menzies “Ming” Campbell.