Matt J. McLaren
@mattjmclaren.com
Global Entrepreneur & British Political Campaigner | Managing Director @mgssassociates.com | Convenor @winchmoreliberals.uk | Creator @liberalbritain.uk 🔶️
Promoted by M.J.McLaren (Liberal Democrats) at MGSS, 3 Lloyd's Ave, London EC3N 3DS, UK
Promoted by M.J.McLaren (Liberal Democrats) at MGSS, 3 Lloyd's Ave, London EC3N 3DS, UK
If you have any doubt / confusion about what @libdems.org.uk stand for in this age of divisiveness & anger, watch this short 3 minute video. It's mostly made up of what other people, not Lib Dems, are saying about @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and his party...
youtu.be/tqZ5MuCJ48Q?...
#LibDems #NewYear
youtu.be/tqZ5MuCJ48Q?...
#LibDems #NewYear
Ed Davey's New Year Message
YouTube video by Liberal Democrats
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If you have any doubt / confusion about what @libdems.org.uk stand for in this age of divisiveness & anger, watch this short 3 minute video. It's mostly made up of what other people, not Lib Dems, are saying about @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and his party...
youtu.be/tqZ5MuCJ48Q?...
#LibDems #NewYear
youtu.be/tqZ5MuCJ48Q?...
#LibDems #NewYear
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More than a dozen Labour MPs defied their party whips & voted with @libdems.org.uk in favour of UK rejoining a #CustomsUnion with EU.
As a result, the #LibDems Ten-Minute Rule Bill passed the House of Commons with a majority of one, after the Deputy Speaker cast the deciding vote in its favour.
As a result, the #LibDems Ten-Minute Rule Bill passed the House of Commons with a majority of one, after the Deputy Speaker cast the deciding vote in its favour.
🚨BREAKING🚨
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
December 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
More than a dozen Labour MPs defied their party whips & voted with @libdems.org.uk in favour of UK rejoining a #CustomsUnion with EU.
As a result, the #LibDems Ten-Minute Rule Bill passed the House of Commons with a majority of one, after the Deputy Speaker cast the deciding vote in its favour.
As a result, the #LibDems Ten-Minute Rule Bill passed the House of Commons with a majority of one, after the Deputy Speaker cast the deciding vote in its favour.
I've just written to local MP for #WinchmoreHill Kate Osamor asking her to support the backbench motion on reducing noise disruption on domestic fireworks up for debate on Wednesday - posting my email to Ms Osamor on Nextdoor here...
nextdoor.co.uk/p/QJkDpcHRpY...
#Fireworks #NoiseNuisance #Pets
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#Fireworks #NoiseNuisance #Pets
This week in Parliament a backbench bill will be presented that would limit the noise nuisance caused by fireworks sold for home use.
Join Nextdoor, an app for neighbourhoods where you can get local tips, buy and sell items, and more
nextdoor.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I've just written to local MP for #WinchmoreHill Kate Osamor asking her to support the backbench motion on reducing noise disruption on domestic fireworks up for debate on Wednesday - posting my email to Ms Osamor on Nextdoor here...
nextdoor.co.uk/p/QJkDpcHRpY...
#Fireworks #NoiseNuisance #Pets
nextdoor.co.uk/p/QJkDpcHRpY...
#Fireworks #NoiseNuisance #Pets
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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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Updated with another Lib Dem gain.
For third time since May, Greens don't put up anyone to defend one of their own seats.
Yet another Lib Dem gain in Mel Stride’s seat, this time from the Greens
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Updated with another Lib Dem gain.
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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.
Best. Pumpkin. Ever!!! #AlienFranchise
November 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Best. Pumpkin. Ever!!! #AlienFranchise
Am not sure what #LibDems position on this would be if Govt went ahead in #UKbudget. But given it's small step towards rationalisation of UK property taxes & would likely create downward pressure on house prices whilst raising billions for the Exchequer, I'm hoping we'd be in favour of such a move.
Reeves plans tax raid on owners of expensive homes ft.trib.al/ZBQjlqo
Reeves plans tax raid on owners of expensive homes
Chancellor predicted to plump for ‘least worst option’ of creating higher council tax bands
ft.trib.al
October 31, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Good to see @eddavey.libdems.org.uk quoted in @nytimes.com
It's highly commendable that Sir Ed led efforts in Parliament to apply pressure - aiding the King & HM Govt to evict Andrew - doing so without turning serious affair & its victims into a political football.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/w...
It's highly commendable that Sir Ed led efforts in Parliament to apply pressure - aiding the King & HM Govt to evict Andrew - doing so without turning serious affair & its victims into a political football.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/w...
Will the Unmaking of a Prince Be the Making of a King?
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Good to see @eddavey.libdems.org.uk quoted in @nytimes.com
It's highly commendable that Sir Ed led efforts in Parliament to apply pressure - aiding the King & HM Govt to evict Andrew - doing so without turning serious affair & its victims into a political football.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/w...
It's highly commendable that Sir Ed led efforts in Parliament to apply pressure - aiding the King & HM Govt to evict Andrew - doing so without turning serious affair & its victims into a political football.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/w...
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Moseley (Birmingham) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 34.7% (-11.9)
🌹 LAB: 24.4% (-14.1)
🙋 Ind: 19.6% (New)
🌍 GRN: 10.1% (+1.5)
➡️ RFM: 7.3% (New)
🌳 CON: 2.4% (-4.1)
🙋 Ind: 1.7% (New)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2022.
🔶 LDM: 34.7% (-11.9)
🌹 LAB: 24.4% (-14.1)
🙋 Ind: 19.6% (New)
🌍 GRN: 10.1% (+1.5)
➡️ RFM: 7.3% (New)
🌳 CON: 2.4% (-4.1)
🙋 Ind: 1.7% (New)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2022.
October 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Moseley (Birmingham) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 34.7% (-11.9)
🌹 LAB: 24.4% (-14.1)
🙋 Ind: 19.6% (New)
🌍 GRN: 10.1% (+1.5)
➡️ RFM: 7.3% (New)
🌳 CON: 2.4% (-4.1)
🙋 Ind: 1.7% (New)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2022.
🔶 LDM: 34.7% (-11.9)
🌹 LAB: 24.4% (-14.1)
🙋 Ind: 19.6% (New)
🌍 GRN: 10.1% (+1.5)
➡️ RFM: 7.3% (New)
🌳 CON: 2.4% (-4.1)
🙋 Ind: 1.7% (New)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2022.
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Caerphilly, Senedd constituency by-election result:
PC: 47.4% (+19.0)
REF: 36.0% (+34.2)
LAB: 11.0% (-34.9)
CON: 2.0% (-15.3)
GRN: 1.5% (+1.5)
LDEM: 1.5% (-1.2)
GWL: 0.3% (+0.3)
UKIP: 0.2% (+0.2)
Plaid Cymru GAIN from Labour.
PC: 47.4% (+19.0)
REF: 36.0% (+34.2)
LAB: 11.0% (-34.9)
CON: 2.0% (-15.3)
GRN: 1.5% (+1.5)
LDEM: 1.5% (-1.2)
GWL: 0.3% (+0.3)
UKIP: 0.2% (+0.2)
Plaid Cymru GAIN from Labour.
October 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Caerphilly, Senedd constituency by-election result:
PC: 47.4% (+19.0)
REF: 36.0% (+34.2)
LAB: 11.0% (-34.9)
CON: 2.0% (-15.3)
GRN: 1.5% (+1.5)
LDEM: 1.5% (-1.2)
GWL: 0.3% (+0.3)
UKIP: 0.2% (+0.2)
Plaid Cymru GAIN from Labour.
PC: 47.4% (+19.0)
REF: 36.0% (+34.2)
LAB: 11.0% (-34.9)
CON: 2.0% (-15.3)
GRN: 1.5% (+1.5)
LDEM: 1.5% (-1.2)
GWL: 0.3% (+0.3)
UKIP: 0.2% (+0.2)
Plaid Cymru GAIN from Labour.
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Sexual offences are very hard for the police to investigate well - so they need experienced officers.
Yet the Mayor and government undermine this by focusing on police numbers rather than retaining skilled police officers.
Yet the Mayor and government undermine this by focusing on police numbers rather than retaining skilled police officers.
There's a huge amount in there, so I'm spreading it out for you with a chart a day for the next few weeks! For now, 3 key messages. 1) Major problem in policing is officer inexperience. Police work is getting more complex with more domestic abuse & sexual violence and forces lack skills to handle it
October 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Sexual offences are very hard for the police to investigate well - so they need experienced officers.
Yet the Mayor and government undermine this by focusing on police numbers rather than retaining skilled police officers.
Yet the Mayor and government undermine this by focusing on police numbers rather than retaining skilled police officers.
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This is tragic. The Conservatives let Britain's health & care services fall apart, and the Labour Government is moving far too slowly! As anyone with close family with care needs already knows, we are at crisis point now - and only the Liberal Democrats have a credible plan to rescue care.
Our hospices have been pushed to the brink.
Hundreds of beds lie empty because there is not enough funding or staff.
Liberal Democrats have a plan to save our hospices.
Hundreds of beds lie empty because there is not enough funding or staff.
Liberal Democrats have a plan to save our hospices.
October 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This is tragic. The Conservatives let Britain's health & care services fall apart, and the Labour Government is moving far too slowly! As anyone with close family with care needs already knows, we are at crisis point now - and only the Liberal Democrats have a credible plan to rescue care.
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Read our plan and back our campaign today: www.libdems.org.uk/hospices
Save Our Hospices
Back our campaign to protect hospice services and ensure they always have the funding and staff to care for anyone who needs their support.
www.libdems.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Read our plan and back our campaign today: www.libdems.org.uk/hospices
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Liberal Democrats get things done in their local areas! #VoteLibDem
Last month I visited Yeovil and heard about the difficulties faced by parents because of the closure of the local maternity unit.
Thanks to the tireless work of @AdamJamesDance.bsky.social and campaigners, it's reopening.
Thanks to the tireless work of @AdamJamesDance.bsky.social and campaigners, it's reopening.
October 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Liberal Democrats get things done in their local areas! #VoteLibDem
It's heartening to see how accepted gay men are in professional rugby, even at the very top of the English game. Professional football in England really needs to catch up!
www.ruck.co.uk/first-gay-en...
www.ruck.co.uk/first-gay-en...
First gay England star now lives a very different life after getting married - Ruck
Former England star says marrying long-term partner Laurence Hicks surrounded by loved ones made for an “incredibly emotional” day.
www.ruck.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It's heartening to see how accepted gay men are in professional rugby, even at the very top of the English game. Professional football in England really needs to catch up!
www.ruck.co.uk/first-gay-en...
www.ruck.co.uk/first-gay-en...
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The government say there's misinformation about ID cards.
Yet their core reason doesn't make sense - because ID is already needed for employment, and they say that it won't be compulsory to carry cards....
Yet their core reason doesn't make sense - because ID is already needed for employment, and they say that it won't be compulsory to carry cards....
Liz Kendall has told MPs that there has been "a lot of misinformation" & "scaremongering" spread about digital ID as the government tries to sell the policy to MPs & the public
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
There is Lots Of Misinformation And Scaremongering About Digital ID, Says Tech Secretary
Liz Kendall has told MPs that there has been 'a lot of misinformation' and 'scaremongering' spread about digital ID as the government tries to sell...
www.politicshome.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The government say there's misinformation about ID cards.
Yet their core reason doesn't make sense - because ID is already needed for employment, and they say that it won't be compulsory to carry cards....
Yet their core reason doesn't make sense - because ID is already needed for employment, and they say that it won't be compulsory to carry cards....
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We're now on Bluesky (pre-launch)
October 12, 2025 at 7:10 AM
We're now on Bluesky (pre-launch)
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Having studied #digitalID in depth for my PhD and written a book about this way before anyone had even flagged it as a problem - this a TERRIBLE idea. We have been warning the UK government about the dangers of digital ID for years. No one listened. #digitalidentity www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Keir Starmer to announce plans for digital ID scheme
The prime minister believes a new scheme would help crack down on illegal working in the UK.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Having studied #digitalID in depth for my PhD and written a book about this way before anyone had even flagged it as a problem - this a TERRIBLE idea. We have been warning the UK government about the dangers of digital ID for years. No one listened. #digitalidentity www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The PM says everyone in UK must have mandatory #digitalID. Liberal Democrats like myself reject this—that’s not the kind of country we want to be, where people are forced to turn over their private data just to go about their daily lives. Sign #LibDems petition here:
www.libdems.org.uk/nodigitalid
www.libdems.org.uk/nodigitalid
No to Digital ID Cards!
Keir Starmer says everyone in the UK will be required to have mandatory digital ID. That’s not the kind of country we want to be.
Back our petition to say no to digital ID cards.
www.libdems.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The PM says everyone in UK must have mandatory #digitalID. Liberal Democrats like myself reject this—that’s not the kind of country we want to be, where people are forced to turn over their private data just to go about their daily lives. Sign #LibDems petition here:
www.libdems.org.uk/nodigitalid
www.libdems.org.uk/nodigitalid
𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗺𝗯𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿
The latest 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑂𝑢𝑡 𝑁𝑜𝑤 poll put LibDems up 3 points on 16% with Tories falling to 14%, in 4th place. LibDems are now just 1 point behind Labour, on 17%.
Details here::
x.com/FindoutnowUK...
The latest 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑂𝑢𝑡 𝑁𝑜𝑤 poll put LibDems up 3 points on 16% with Tories falling to 14%, in 4th place. LibDems are now just 1 point behind Labour, on 17%.
Details here::
x.com/FindoutnowUK...
x.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗺𝗯𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿
The latest 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑂𝑢𝑡 𝑁𝑜𝑤 poll put LibDems up 3 points on 16% with Tories falling to 14%, in 4th place. LibDems are now just 1 point behind Labour, on 17%.
Details here::
x.com/FindoutnowUK...
The latest 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑂𝑢𝑡 𝑁𝑜𝑤 poll put LibDems up 3 points on 16% with Tories falling to 14%, in 4th place. LibDems are now just 1 point behind Labour, on 17%.
Details here::
x.com/FindoutnowUK...
This morning I summated the amendment from Enfield Liberal Democrats on the public transport motion at the @libdems.org.uk Conference, continuing my now long tradition of speaking for amendments which then go on to be rejected by voting members 😅
#LDConf
#LDConf
September 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This morning I summated the amendment from Enfield Liberal Democrats on the public transport motion at the @libdems.org.uk Conference, continuing my now long tradition of speaking for amendments which then go on to be rejected by voting members 😅
#LDConf
#LDConf
Those attending #LDconf the 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻.
Fellow #LibDems please use 1st Preference Vote for @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social motion on the 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁.
We must live up to our name & adopt truly LIBERAL policy!
To vote, find ballot link in inbox from Christian Moon.
Fellow #LibDems please use 1st Preference Vote for @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social motion on the 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁.
We must live up to our name & adopt truly LIBERAL policy!
To vote, find ballot link in inbox from Christian Moon.
September 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Those attending #LDconf the 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻.
Fellow #LibDems please use 1st Preference Vote for @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social motion on the 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁.
We must live up to our name & adopt truly LIBERAL policy!
To vote, find ballot link in inbox from Christian Moon.
Fellow #LibDems please use 1st Preference Vote for @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social motion on the 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁.
We must live up to our name & adopt truly LIBERAL policy!
To vote, find ballot link in inbox from Christian Moon.