Michael Butlin
@michaelbutlin.bsky.social
LibDem Cllr South Twickenham 50yr IT experience 20yr Reserve Forces Pro EU Palestine Ukraine Renewable Energy
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He's seeding the idea of the government takeover of the media.
January 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM
He's seeding the idea of the government takeover of the media.
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Starmer’s US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
January 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Starmer’s US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
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Speaking to lots of people in the Rissingtons Ward, North Cotswolds ahead of Thursday’s by election. Great response for Craig Thurling! @libdems.org.uk @maxwilkinson.bsky.social @libdemcam.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Speaking to lots of people in the Rissingtons Ward, North Cotswolds ahead of Thursday’s by election. Great response for Craig Thurling! @libdems.org.uk @maxwilkinson.bsky.social @libdemcam.bsky.social
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Where is the line? What Rubicon would need to be crossed before the UK acts over Trump’s geopolitical ambitions?
With tariffs now threatened against EU allies simply for respecting the sovereignty of a NATO member, that question is urgent and can no longer go unanswered. #NATO #Greenland #Trump
With tariffs now threatened against EU allies simply for respecting the sovereignty of a NATO member, that question is urgent and can no longer go unanswered. #NATO #Greenland #Trump
January 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Where is the line? What Rubicon would need to be crossed before the UK acts over Trump’s geopolitical ambitions?
With tariffs now threatened against EU allies simply for respecting the sovereignty of a NATO member, that question is urgent and can no longer go unanswered. #NATO #Greenland #Trump
With tariffs now threatened against EU allies simply for respecting the sovereignty of a NATO member, that question is urgent and can no longer go unanswered. #NATO #Greenland #Trump
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Trump, Musk and Farage know nothing about our great city, but I hear from local residents regularly who are seeing crimes like vehicle theft, phone theft and shoplifting rise. The Government and the Mayor need to come together and fund the Met properly.
January 18, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Trump, Musk and Farage know nothing about our great city, but I hear from local residents regularly who are seeing crimes like vehicle theft, phone theft and shoplifting rise. The Government and the Mayor need to come together and fund the Met properly.
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From raising GP access and health provision with the Government and speaking to residents on the doorstep, to progressing flood prevention plans, supporting community cohesion, and engaging with Surrey Police on the use of technology, it's been another busy week as MP for #Guildford constituency!
January 18, 2026 at 9:01 AM
From raising GP access and health provision with the Government and speaking to residents on the doorstep, to progressing flood prevention plans, supporting community cohesion, and engaging with Surrey Police on the use of technology, it's been another busy week as MP for #Guildford constituency!
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Thanks to the new Canal and River Trust CEO for meeting with me, Shan Alexander and Dom Warner at the Peak Forest Canal on Friday. Among other things, we discussed the ongoing work being done with councillors to address the cars that have been dumped in the area, and leak prevention work.
January 18, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Thanks to the new Canal and River Trust CEO for meeting with me, Shan Alexander and Dom Warner at the Peak Forest Canal on Friday. Among other things, we discussed the ongoing work being done with councillors to address the cars that have been dumped in the area, and leak prevention work.
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It’s a real shame that Nigel Farage is too unwell to do interviews the morning after Donald Trump threatens us with sanctions.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
January 18, 2026 at 10:51 AM
It’s a real shame that Nigel Farage is too unwell to do interviews the morning after Donald Trump threatens us with sanctions.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
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I don’t know a person who thinks trying to obtain Greenland from Denmark is a good idea. Not one soul.
We stand with the people of Denmark and Greenland!!
We stand with the people of Denmark and Greenland!!
January 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
I don’t know a person who thinks trying to obtain Greenland from Denmark is a good idea. Not one soul.
We stand with the people of Denmark and Greenland!!
We stand with the people of Denmark and Greenland!!
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We don’t want Greenland.
We want healthcare.
We want healthcare.
January 16, 2026 at 4:51 AM
We don’t want Greenland.
We want healthcare.
We want healthcare.
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The American people want the Epstein Files, not Greenland.
January 16, 2026 at 2:05 AM
The American people want the Epstein Files, not Greenland.
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The Minneapolis Fire Department released new details late Thursday of the killing of Renee Good, with 911 calls revealing more about the ICE shooting.
Renee Good Was Shot As Many As 4 Times, Report Reveals—As Minneapolis Unrest Continues
The Minneapolis Fire Department released new details late Thursday of the killing of Renee Good, with 911 calls revealing more about the ICE shooting.
www.forbes.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The Minneapolis Fire Department released new details late Thursday of the killing of Renee Good, with 911 calls revealing more about the ICE shooting.
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About this: This practice of churches providing groceries/supplies to immigrant families who are afraid to leave their homes out of fear of ICE is widespread, and widely reported.
What's different here is the *scale* of operations this one church is overseeing, and how public they are about it.
What's different here is the *scale* of operations this one church is overseeing, and how public they are about it.
They have quite an operation going.
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
Minneapolis church has delivered more than 12,000 boxes of groceries to families in hiding
DHH church has hundreds of volunteers packing and delivering groceries to families who have been too scared to leave their homes during the immigration operation.
www.mprnews.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
About this: This practice of churches providing groceries/supplies to immigrant families who are afraid to leave their homes out of fear of ICE is widespread, and widely reported.
What's different here is the *scale* of operations this one church is overseeing, and how public they are about it.
What's different here is the *scale* of operations this one church is overseeing, and how public they are about it.
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It was great visiting Dumbarnie Golf Links this morning and catching up with David, the General Manager of the incredible course, and working on my swing. 🏌️
January 16, 2026 at 11:26 AM
It was great visiting Dumbarnie Golf Links this morning and catching up with David, the General Manager of the incredible course, and working on my swing. 🏌️
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I've spoken with so many parents worried about how social media is affecting their children's mental health. We need robust, effective and realistic regulation to keep children safe online.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems
The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 12:03 PM
I've spoken with so many parents worried about how social media is affecting their children's mental health. We need robust, effective and realistic regulation to keep children safe online.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Abbas and Templecombe Parish Council have exciting plans to upgrade their local recreation ground - but they are sadly struggling to find the funds to do so.
The Government must provide the investment that rural parish and town councils need to improve their sports and leisure facilities.
The Government must provide the investment that rural parish and town councils need to improve their sports and leisure facilities.
January 16, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Abbas and Templecombe Parish Council have exciting plans to upgrade their local recreation ground - but they are sadly struggling to find the funds to do so.
The Government must provide the investment that rural parish and town councils need to improve their sports and leisure facilities.
The Government must provide the investment that rural parish and town councils need to improve their sports and leisure facilities.
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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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How on earth can a plan to transform rail services in the North fail to mention Cumbria and Lancashire?
This week’s announcement shows that this Government actually believes that the North of England stops at the M62.
This week’s announcement shows that this Government actually believes that the North of England stops at the M62.
January 16, 2026 at 1:31 PM
How on earth can a plan to transform rail services in the North fail to mention Cumbria and Lancashire?
This week’s announcement shows that this Government actually believes that the North of England stops at the M62.
This week’s announcement shows that this Government actually believes that the North of England stops at the M62.
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British aviation history was made this week as Leonardo's Proteus, the UK’s first truly autonomous full-size helicopter, completed its maiden flight from Predannack airfield on the Lizard Peninsula.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-new...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-new...
Britain;s new drone helicopter takes first flight
British aviation history was made this week as Leonardo's Proteus, the UK’s first truly autonomous full-size helicopter, completed its maiden flight from Predannack airfield on the Lizard Peninsula.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM
British aviation history was made this week as Leonardo's Proteus, the UK’s first truly autonomous full-size helicopter, completed its maiden flight from Predannack airfield on the Lizard Peninsula.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-new...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-new...
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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the scope of Project Vanquish, a Royal Navy initiative exploring a carrier-capable autonomous fixed-wing aircraft, in response to a written parliamentary question.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-p...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-p...
Royal Navy plans jet-powered autonomous carrier drone
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the scope of Project Vanquish, a Royal Navy initiative exploring a carrier-capable autonomous fixed-wing aircraft, in response to a written parliamentary question.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 12:05 PM
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the scope of Project Vanquish, a Royal Navy initiative exploring a carrier-capable autonomous fixed-wing aircraft, in response to a written parliamentary question.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-p...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-p...
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After his success, Donald Trump wrote this about María Corina Machado:
"María presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done.”
The work Trump did was to bully a woman who won a Nobel Peace Prize into surrendering her prize to him. Then Trump, the thieving bastard, bragged […]
"María presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done.”
The work Trump did was to bully a woman who won a Nobel Peace Prize into surrendering her prize to him. Then Trump, the thieving bastard, bragged […]
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January 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM
After his success, Donald Trump wrote this about María Corina Machado:
"María presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done.”
The work Trump did was to bully a woman who won a Nobel Peace Prize into surrendering her prize to him. Then Trump, the thieving bastard, bragged […]
"María presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done.”
The work Trump did was to bully a woman who won a Nobel Peace Prize into surrendering her prize to him. Then Trump, the thieving bastard, bragged […]
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Imagine being so pathetically horny for medals, accolades, baubles, and recognition that you would take a stranger's Nobel Peace Prize. "Are you sure? Alright then"
January 16, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Imagine being so pathetically horny for medals, accolades, baubles, and recognition that you would take a stranger's Nobel Peace Prize. "Are you sure? Alright then"