Joel Hirst
@odddownjoel.bsky.social
Lib Dem Councillor in Bath and NE Somerset in the Odd Down Ward - work as a clinical pharmacist in Three Valleys PCN
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The Chancellor should raise money by boosting trade with the EU and taxing social media and gambling giants – not by hurting Bath’s small businesses.
Today's Spring Statement was a missed opportunity to deliver real growth for the country.
More of my thoughts here👇
Today's Spring Statement was a missed opportunity to deliver real growth for the country.
More of my thoughts here👇
March 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The Chancellor should raise money by boosting trade with the EU and taxing social media and gambling giants – not by hurting Bath’s small businesses.
Today's Spring Statement was a missed opportunity to deliver real growth for the country.
More of my thoughts here👇
Today's Spring Statement was a missed opportunity to deliver real growth for the country.
More of my thoughts here👇
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🦡Pleased to see @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social in Parliament today.
Our current wildlife laws are 200 years old - from snares still being legal to badger baiting going unchallenged, these outdated laws put far too many animals in harm's way.
We urgently need stronger protections for wildlife🦊
Our current wildlife laws are 200 years old - from snares still being legal to badger baiting going unchallenged, these outdated laws put far too many animals in harm's way.
We urgently need stronger protections for wildlife🦊
March 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🦡Pleased to see @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social in Parliament today.
Our current wildlife laws are 200 years old - from snares still being legal to badger baiting going unchallenged, these outdated laws put far too many animals in harm's way.
We urgently need stronger protections for wildlife🦊
Our current wildlife laws are 200 years old - from snares still being legal to badger baiting going unchallenged, these outdated laws put far too many animals in harm's way.
We urgently need stronger protections for wildlife🦊
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Youth services are vital for building young people’s confidence and giving them the skills for the future.
But spending has dropped by 82% in B&NES - leaving only £27 per young person.
Now the NCS has been cancelled, I asked the government if the funds would be reallocated to help services thrive👇
But spending has dropped by 82% in B&NES - leaving only £27 per young person.
Now the NCS has been cancelled, I asked the government if the funds would be reallocated to help services thrive👇
February 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Youth services are vital for building young people’s confidence and giving them the skills for the future.
But spending has dropped by 82% in B&NES - leaving only £27 per young person.
Now the NCS has been cancelled, I asked the government if the funds would be reallocated to help services thrive👇
But spending has dropped by 82% in B&NES - leaving only £27 per young person.
Now the NCS has been cancelled, I asked the government if the funds would be reallocated to help services thrive👇
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New Podcast. Beat the energy bill rise & a Prof on real reason we pay more than Europe & if green subsidies help or hinder? Practical energy help + a look at bigger picture. And more too. Do listen
podcasts.APPLE.com/gb/podcast/t...
open.SPOTIFY.com/show/6tsU1yc...
www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand...
podcasts.APPLE.com/gb/podcast/t...
open.SPOTIFY.com/show/6tsU1yc...
www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand...
February 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
New Podcast. Beat the energy bill rise & a Prof on real reason we pay more than Europe & if green subsidies help or hinder? Practical energy help + a look at bigger picture. And more too. Do listen
podcasts.APPLE.com/gb/podcast/t...
open.SPOTIFY.com/show/6tsU1yc...
www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand...
podcasts.APPLE.com/gb/podcast/t...
open.SPOTIFY.com/show/6tsU1yc...
www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand...
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Often I hear people in rural areas say although they'd like to switch to an electric car, the infrastructure isn’t there for them to do so.
While it’s great EVs are growing in popularity, we must ensure that having one is convenient so that people can charge cars whenever and wherever they need 🚗⚡
While it’s great EVs are growing in popularity, we must ensure that having one is convenient so that people can charge cars whenever and wherever they need 🚗⚡
MP urges further investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure
The MP is concerned that current charging infrastructure will struggle to cater for increasing demand.
www.bathecho.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Often I hear people in rural areas say although they'd like to switch to an electric car, the infrastructure isn’t there for them to do so.
While it’s great EVs are growing in popularity, we must ensure that having one is convenient so that people can charge cars whenever and wherever they need 🚗⚡
While it’s great EVs are growing in popularity, we must ensure that having one is convenient so that people can charge cars whenever and wherever they need 🚗⚡
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While families across the UK have faced sky-high bills this winter, these eye-watering profits are the final nail in the coffin for consumers.
That's why we @libdems.org.uk have long called for a windfall tax on energy super-profits to help billpayers with the unsustainable cost of living.
That's why we @libdems.org.uk have long called for a windfall tax on energy super-profits to help billpayers with the unsustainable cost of living.
Energy network owners have made £3.9bn ‘excess profit’ from higher bills, says report
Citizens Advice believes Ofgem made flawed interest rate calculation for companies in Great Britain
www.theguardian.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
While families across the UK have faced sky-high bills this winter, these eye-watering profits are the final nail in the coffin for consumers.
That's why we @libdems.org.uk have long called for a windfall tax on energy super-profits to help billpayers with the unsustainable cost of living.
That's why we @libdems.org.uk have long called for a windfall tax on energy super-profits to help billpayers with the unsustainable cost of living.
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Are you a pharmacy professional interested in Medicines Use In Care Homes?
A vital role where even small things can help to improve the quality of life of those most vulnerable in our society.
12th Feb for this great faculty launch.
www.pcpa.org.uk/events/NPCHF...
#pharmsky
A vital role where even small things can help to improve the quality of life of those most vulnerable in our society.
12th Feb for this great faculty launch.
www.pcpa.org.uk/events/NPCHF...
#pharmsky
NPCHF Launch Webinar: Medicines use in care homes and the role of pharmacy professionals
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new National Pharmacy Care Home Faculty in partnership with PCPA
www.pcpa.org.uk
January 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Are you a pharmacy professional interested in Medicines Use In Care Homes?
A vital role where even small things can help to improve the quality of life of those most vulnerable in our society.
12th Feb for this great faculty launch.
www.pcpa.org.uk/events/NPCHF...
#pharmsky
A vital role where even small things can help to improve the quality of life of those most vulnerable in our society.
12th Feb for this great faculty launch.
www.pcpa.org.uk/events/NPCHF...
#pharmsky
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The growing trend of children accessing spiked vapes is becoming increasingly alarming.
Spice, ketamine and MDMA are being found in schools all across the country.
We need urgent action to ensure that children are protected from the harmful effects of smoking these highly dangerous drugs.
Spice, ketamine and MDMA are being found in schools all across the country.
We need urgent action to ensure that children are protected from the harmful effects of smoking these highly dangerous drugs.
Warning over spice & ketamine-laced vapes being handed out to schoolkids
COPS are investigating reports that a man has been handing out vapes laced with spice and ketamine to schoolchildren. Lancashire Police say they are looking into the allegations after three pupils …
www.thesun.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The growing trend of children accessing spiked vapes is becoming increasingly alarming.
Spice, ketamine and MDMA are being found in schools all across the country.
We need urgent action to ensure that children are protected from the harmful effects of smoking these highly dangerous drugs.
Spice, ketamine and MDMA are being found in schools all across the country.
We need urgent action to ensure that children are protected from the harmful effects of smoking these highly dangerous drugs.
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"We have something Trump desperately wants: a state visit with all the pageantry.
I say we give it to him. But only if he delivers what we need first for Britain and Europe’s defence and security."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
I say we give it to him. But only if he delivers what we need first for Britain and Europe’s defence and security."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
January 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
"We have something Trump desperately wants: a state visit with all the pageantry.
I say we give it to him. But only if he delivers what we need first for Britain and Europe’s defence and security."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
I say we give it to him. But only if he delivers what we need first for Britain and Europe’s defence and security."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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Ever since alarming research from @uniofbath.bsky.social found that 1 in 6 confiscated vapes were spiked with Spice, I have been campaigning to raise awareness of this terrifying trend.
I am very grateful to ITV West for inviting me in to talk about this important issue👇
I am very grateful to ITV West for inviting me in to talk about this important issue👇
January 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Ever since alarming research from @uniofbath.bsky.social found that 1 in 6 confiscated vapes were spiked with Spice, I have been campaigning to raise awareness of this terrifying trend.
I am very grateful to ITV West for inviting me in to talk about this important issue👇
I am very grateful to ITV West for inviting me in to talk about this important issue👇
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To improve health equity organisations must provide education and training to health and social care staff to better meet the needs of underserved communities, address discrimination and racism, and improve health equity.
Find out more:
Find out more:
Improving health equity for patients living with cancer and/or blood disorders
This report focuses on patients with blood disorders and/or cancer who experience health inequalities and what can be done to improve health equity.
www.patients-association.org.uk
January 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
To improve health equity organisations must provide education and training to health and social care staff to better meet the needs of underserved communities, address discrimination and racism, and improve health equity.
Find out more:
Find out more:
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"Liberalism is about empowering people without power, but it is also holding the really powerful to account, be they in the media, the social media, in government, wherever they are."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
youtube.com
January 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
"Liberalism is about empowering people without power, but it is also holding the really powerful to account, be they in the media, the social media, in government, wherever they are."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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What's the outlook for living standards in 2025?
Disposable incomes are set to fall across low-, middle- and high-income families alike. But improvements in public services will help to boost broad living standards for some.
Disposable incomes are set to fall across low-, middle- and high-income families alike. But improvements in public services will help to boost broad living standards for some.
January 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
What's the outlook for living standards in 2025?
Disposable incomes are set to fall across low-, middle- and high-income families alike. But improvements in public services will help to boost broad living standards for some.
Disposable incomes are set to fall across low-, middle- and high-income families alike. But improvements in public services will help to boost broad living standards for some.
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Tens of thousands of crimes, including car theft, go unsolved each year, leaving victims and communities feeling unsafe.
The government must act now – invest in local neighbourhood policing to protect our communities.
The government must act now – invest in local neighbourhood policing to protect our communities.
January 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Tens of thousands of crimes, including car theft, go unsolved each year, leaving victims and communities feeling unsafe.
The government must act now – invest in local neighbourhood policing to protect our communities.
The government must act now – invest in local neighbourhood policing to protect our communities.
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This is a fantastic result for us in North Devon. Welcome Becky to the Lib Dem team.
NORTH DEVON DC: Instow Ward
LIBDEM GAIN FROM CON
🔶 LibDem, Becky Coombs, 197, 38%
🔵 Con, 166, 32%
➡️ Reform, 99, 17%
🔘 Ind, 49, 9%
🟢 Grn, 17, 4%
Huge congratulations to new Councillor
Becky Coombs and her 🔶 team🥇🏆🍾
LIBDEM GAIN FROM CON
🔶 LibDem, Becky Coombs, 197, 38%
🔵 Con, 166, 32%
➡️ Reform, 99, 17%
🔘 Ind, 49, 9%
🟢 Grn, 17, 4%
Huge congratulations to new Councillor
Becky Coombs and her 🔶 team🥇🏆🍾
January 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
This is a fantastic result for us in North Devon. Welcome Becky to the Lib Dem team.
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Spent today admiring the incredible work of Burwell Print Centre with Charlotte Cane.
This fantastic organisation is providing adults with additional needs the chance to gain skills, confidence, and opportunities. Loved every minute of it.
This fantastic organisation is providing adults with additional needs the chance to gain skills, confidence, and opportunities. Loved every minute of it.
January 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Spent today admiring the incredible work of Burwell Print Centre with Charlotte Cane.
This fantastic organisation is providing adults with additional needs the chance to gain skills, confidence, and opportunities. Loved every minute of it.
This fantastic organisation is providing adults with additional needs the chance to gain skills, confidence, and opportunities. Loved every minute of it.
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The UK’s electricity was the cleanest it has ever been in 2024, with wind and solar generation hitting all-time highs, according to a report. The UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28%.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK electricity cleanest ever in 2024, with record 58% from low-carbon sources
UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28%
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The UK’s electricity was the cleanest it has ever been in 2024, with wind and solar generation hitting all-time highs, according to a report. The UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28%.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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📣 I'm recruiting for a constituency Caseworker to join my empathetic and hard-working team!
📆 Closing date: 10 January 2025
✉️ If you're keen to make an important difference to our community in Bath by helping to investigate and resolve key issues for constituents, please apply via the link below👇
📆 Closing date: 10 January 2025
✉️ If you're keen to make an important difference to our community in Bath by helping to investigate and resolve key issues for constituents, please apply via the link below👇
w4mp | The site for everyone working for an MP
www.w4mpjobs.org
January 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
📣 I'm recruiting for a constituency Caseworker to join my empathetic and hard-working team!
📆 Closing date: 10 January 2025
✉️ If you're keen to make an important difference to our community in Bath by helping to investigate and resolve key issues for constituents, please apply via the link below👇
📆 Closing date: 10 January 2025
✉️ If you're keen to make an important difference to our community in Bath by helping to investigate and resolve key issues for constituents, please apply via the link below👇
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🚁 In 2024, the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity carried out a record number of missions, with over 100 incidents in the city.
Their brilliant work to help save lives in our community is absolutely invaluable - thank you to all the dedicated and inspiring individuals who make up the team 👏
Their brilliant work to help save lives in our community is absolutely invaluable - thank you to all the dedicated and inspiring individuals who make up the team 👏
Air ambulance charity undertakes record number of Bath missions
Bath was the second-most visited area, behind Swindon, with 117 missions in the city.
www.bathecho.co.uk
January 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🚁 In 2024, the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity carried out a record number of missions, with over 100 incidents in the city.
Their brilliant work to help save lives in our community is absolutely invaluable - thank you to all the dedicated and inspiring individuals who make up the team 👏
Their brilliant work to help save lives in our community is absolutely invaluable - thank you to all the dedicated and inspiring individuals who make up the team 👏
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It's fantastic that the excellent care provided by RUH Bath's maternity team has been recognised by the CQC!👏
Our city has set a terrific example by fostering an environment of dignity, respect and trust.
Thank you to all the maternity staff who work tirelessly to deliver the best care possible!🙏
Our city has set a terrific example by fostering an environment of dignity, respect and trust.
Thank you to all the maternity staff who work tirelessly to deliver the best care possible!🙏
Hospital’s maternity team praised for showing dignity and respect
Patients said they felt confidence and trust in the staff caring for them during labour and birth.
www.bathecho.co.uk
January 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It's fantastic that the excellent care provided by RUH Bath's maternity team has been recognised by the CQC!👏
Our city has set a terrific example by fostering an environment of dignity, respect and trust.
Thank you to all the maternity staff who work tirelessly to deliver the best care possible!🙏
Our city has set a terrific example by fostering an environment of dignity, respect and trust.
Thank you to all the maternity staff who work tirelessly to deliver the best care possible!🙏
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As another year begins, here are some of my 2024 highlights:
📊I was re-elected as Bath's MP,
✉️Closed 7084 casework inquiries,
📣Spoke 269 times in the Commons to raise important issues for Bath,
🗳️Voted 110 times,
📝Tabled 104 questions,
🌎Joined the ESNZ Committee to keep climate action on the agenda.
📊I was re-elected as Bath's MP,
✉️Closed 7084 casework inquiries,
📣Spoke 269 times in the Commons to raise important issues for Bath,
🗳️Voted 110 times,
📝Tabled 104 questions,
🌎Joined the ESNZ Committee to keep climate action on the agenda.
January 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
As another year begins, here are some of my 2024 highlights:
📊I was re-elected as Bath's MP,
✉️Closed 7084 casework inquiries,
📣Spoke 269 times in the Commons to raise important issues for Bath,
🗳️Voted 110 times,
📝Tabled 104 questions,
🌎Joined the ESNZ Committee to keep climate action on the agenda.
📊I was re-elected as Bath's MP,
✉️Closed 7084 casework inquiries,
📣Spoke 269 times in the Commons to raise important issues for Bath,
🗳️Voted 110 times,
📝Tabled 104 questions,
🌎Joined the ESNZ Committee to keep climate action on the agenda.
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To address health inequity we need more screening, diagnostic, and treatment services in deprived neighbourhoods 🌍🚑
Improved transportation support and better promotion of travel assistance benefits can make a life-saving difference.
Find out more in our latest report:
Improved transportation support and better promotion of travel assistance benefits can make a life-saving difference.
Find out more in our latest report:
Improving health equity for patients living with cancer and/or blood disorders
This report focuses on patients with blood disorders and/or cancer who experience health inequalities and what can be done to improve health equity.
buff.ly
December 20, 2024 at 10:27 AM
To address health inequity we need more screening, diagnostic, and treatment services in deprived neighbourhoods 🌍🚑
Improved transportation support and better promotion of travel assistance benefits can make a life-saving difference.
Find out more in our latest report:
Improved transportation support and better promotion of travel assistance benefits can make a life-saving difference.
Find out more in our latest report:
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Charities are at breaking point- rising costs, increasing demand, and insufficient funding threaten vital services.
Yesterday I called on the Government to support the Third Sector before it’s too late.
I also highlighted #disabilityhistorymonth- this Christmas let’s build a fairer future for all.
Yesterday I called on the Government to support the Third Sector before it’s too late.
I also highlighted #disabilityhistorymonth- this Christmas let’s build a fairer future for all.
December 20, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Charities are at breaking point- rising costs, increasing demand, and insufficient funding threaten vital services.
Yesterday I called on the Government to support the Third Sector before it’s too late.
I also highlighted #disabilityhistorymonth- this Christmas let’s build a fairer future for all.
Yesterday I called on the Government to support the Third Sector before it’s too late.
I also highlighted #disabilityhistorymonth- this Christmas let’s build a fairer future for all.