Iain Brodie Browne
@onebsquared.bsky.social
Birkdale Lib Dem Councillor, former chair Social Lib Forum @soclibforum Mayor of Sefton 2016/17, CEO Imagine Independence (mental health) retired after 40 years Allotment holder
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Birkdale Lib Dem win 8% swing from Labour
Iain Brodie Browne LD 1518
Lab 1093
Con 697
Green 119
Iain Brodie Browne LD 1518
Lab 1093
Con 697
Green 119
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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It’s easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world’s number one news source. We can’t let him.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It’s easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world’s number one news source. We can’t let him.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
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Set to become the youngest PM of The Netherlands, Rob Jetten spoke about the need for independent European pillar within NATO that would, under the leadership of European defense minister, operate independently, if needed.
November 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Set to become the youngest PM of The Netherlands, Rob Jetten spoke about the need for independent European pillar within NATO that would, under the leadership of European defense minister, operate independently, if needed.
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In many of our town centres, there are plenty of empty buildings (especially above shops) which could be used for affordable housing.
This would help many shops to recruit staff, boost footfall in our town centres, and give people and families an affordable place to live.
This would help many shops to recruit staff, boost footfall in our town centres, and give people and families an affordable place to live.
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In many of our town centres, there are plenty of empty buildings (especially above shops) which could be used for affordable housing.
This would help many shops to recruit staff, boost footfall in our town centres, and give people and families an affordable place to live.
This would help many shops to recruit staff, boost footfall in our town centres, and give people and families an affordable place to live.
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Liberal-progressive party D66 wins Dutch election 👍
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Liberal-progressive party D66 wins election, Dutch media report
Party will take lead in first round of talks to form coalition government after securing most votes
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November 1, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Liberal-progressive party D66 wins Dutch election 👍
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🚨 🗳️ The ECHR has helped deliver justice for Hillsborough families, protected those in care, and more.
When British troops died in Iraq because of poor equipment, the ECHR was the reason people were head accountable.
Now, Nigel Farage wants to tear it up...
When British troops died in Iraq because of poor equipment, the ECHR was the reason people were head accountable.
Now, Nigel Farage wants to tear it up...
October 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🚨 🗳️ The ECHR has helped deliver justice for Hillsborough families, protected those in care, and more.
When British troops died in Iraq because of poor equipment, the ECHR was the reason people were head accountable.
Now, Nigel Farage wants to tear it up...
When British troops died in Iraq because of poor equipment, the ECHR was the reason people were head accountable.
Now, Nigel Farage wants to tear it up...
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Let's not forget this 🚨
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk: "Last month, the former leader of a major party in Wales pleaded guilty to taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements."
"The evidence shows Nathan Gill was a close confidant of the current Reform Party leader for years."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk: "Last month, the former leader of a major party in Wales pleaded guilty to taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements."
"The evidence shows Nathan Gill was a close confidant of the current Reform Party leader for years."
October 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Let's not forget this 🚨
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk: "Last month, the former leader of a major party in Wales pleaded guilty to taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements."
"The evidence shows Nathan Gill was a close confidant of the current Reform Party leader for years."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk: "Last month, the former leader of a major party in Wales pleaded guilty to taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements."
"The evidence shows Nathan Gill was a close confidant of the current Reform Party leader for years."
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De positieve krachten hebben gewonnen! Ik wil voor alle Nederlanders aan de slag, want dit is het land van ons allemaal!
October 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
De positieve krachten hebben gewonnen! Ik wil voor alle Nederlanders aan de slag, want dit is het land van ons allemaal!
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We just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
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LibDems defeated Farage’s 10 minute rule bill to take us out of the European Convention on Human Rights earlier. Frontbench Labour abstained. Tories voted with Reform. This was the make up of the house for the debate. Only really the LD benches bothered! Will this get any coverage I wonder ?
October 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
LibDems defeated Farage’s 10 minute rule bill to take us out of the European Convention on Human Rights earlier. Frontbench Labour abstained. Tories voted with Reform. This was the make up of the house for the debate. Only really the LD benches bothered! Will this get any coverage I wonder ?
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Nigel Farage loses major vote on 10 Min Rule Bill - to Leave the ECHR
In a blistering attack by Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, the Reform leader was accused of "making his career by damaging this country" and pandering to Donald Trump.
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In a blistering attack by Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, the Reform leader was accused of "making his career by damaging this country" and pandering to Donald Trump.
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Nigel Farage loses major vote as he's accused of 'making career by damaging UK'
Nigel Farage's call for the UK to leave the European Convention for Human Rights (ECHR) was voted down by MPs, with Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey branding it "un-British"
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October 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Nigel Farage loses major vote on 10 Min Rule Bill - to Leave the ECHR
In a blistering attack by Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, the Reform leader was accused of "making his career by damaging this country" and pandering to Donald Trump.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
In a blistering attack by Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, the Reform leader was accused of "making his career by damaging this country" and pandering to Donald Trump.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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What a hideous man he is.
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Female survivors of grooming gangs demand apology from Nigel Farage
Exclusive: Five women said Reform leader’s comments that they were victims of other types of sexual abuse were ‘degrading’
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October 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
What a hideous man he is.
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"The Labour benches are almost empty. The Conserative benches are fairly empty too. But the Liberal Democrats, and other opposition MPs from smaller parties, are out in force."
Lib Dems defend UK as signatory to the ECHR
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Lib Dems defend UK as signatory to the ECHR
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MPs vote down Farage’s proposal for UK to leave ECHR – UK politics live
Lib Dems say ECHR protects ‘our elderly and most vulnerable…the very people who need it most’
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October 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"The Labour benches are almost empty. The Conserative benches are fairly empty too. But the Liberal Democrats, and other opposition MPs from smaller parties, are out in force."
Lib Dems defend UK as signatory to the ECHR
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Lib Dems defend UK as signatory to the ECHR
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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Shocking turnout from Labour. Just as well the Lib Dems were there in force.
GB News losing their mind over the fact we just defeated Farage and Reform.
October 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Shocking turnout from Labour. Just as well the Lib Dems were there in force.
Social Liberals defeat right wing populists in Netherlands. 50 yrs ago @d66.nl made their 1st visit #LiberalAssembly invited by @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social group #RadicalYouthforEurope. Laurens Jan Brinkhorst was their rep. Today they are on the brink of winning the Dutch General Election.
October 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Social Liberals defeat right wing populists in Netherlands. 50 yrs ago @d66.nl made their 1st visit #LiberalAssembly invited by @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social group #RadicalYouthforEurope. Laurens Jan Brinkhorst was their rep. Today they are on the brink of winning the Dutch General Election.
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The Chancellor is blaming Brexit for the mess we're in but not making the changes needed to fix it, can you really call that a strategy?
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Chancellor is blaming Brexit for the mess we're in but not making the changes needed to fix it, can you really call that a strategy?
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Today Nigel Farage tried to tear up people’s rights and take us out of the ECHR. Winston Churchill, a key advocate of it, would be turning in his grave. But, the @libdems.org.uk stopped him - a proud moment and we’ll keep fighting.
October 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Today Nigel Farage tried to tear up people’s rights and take us out of the ECHR. Winston Churchill, a key advocate of it, would be turning in his grave. But, the @libdems.org.uk stopped him - a proud moment and we’ll keep fighting.
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With an ally of Nigel Farage pleading guilty to taking bribes for making pro-Russian statements, it’s clear we need an in-depth investigation into Russian money in our politics.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
With an ally of Nigel Farage pleading guilty to taking bribes for making pro-Russian statements, it’s clear we need an in-depth investigation into Russian money in our politics.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
Today I asked the Prime Minister whether he would back an investigation.
The social liberal D66 have gone into equal first place in recent opinion polls as voters turn against populist right wing politics. Clear it is not just in the UK that social liberals are seen as the effective alternative to Farage and his like. www.dutchnews.nl/2025/10/pvv-...
PVV lead slips, D66 make late charge in last pre-election polls - DutchNews.nl
With less than 24 hours to go until polls open in the Dutch general election, the final two opinion polls suggest Geert Wilders’ far-right PVV is faltering while the progressive-liberal D66 has surged...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The social liberal D66 have gone into equal first place in recent opinion polls as voters turn against populist right wing politics. Clear it is not just in the UK that social liberals are seen as the effective alternative to Farage and his like. www.dutchnews.nl/2025/10/pvv-...
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"I would argue very strongly that the Conservatives and Nigel Farage, the champions of Brexit, caused the small boat crisis themselves.
"It's about time that we held them to account for that."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
"It's about time that we held them to account for that."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM
"I would argue very strongly that the Conservatives and Nigel Farage, the champions of Brexit, caused the small boat crisis themselves.
"It's about time that we held them to account for that."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
"It's about time that we held them to account for that."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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The Lib Dem leader called for an investigation into Russian meddling and money in UK politics in light of Reform's links to Nathan Gill
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Lib Dem Leader slams Reform UK’s ‘links to Russia’ at PMQs
Ed Davey called for an investigation into Russian meddling in UK politics after ex-Reform politician Nathan Gill was convicted for taking pro-Russia bribery
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October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Lib Dem leader called for an investigation into Russian meddling and money in UK politics in light of Reform's links to Nathan Gill
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The comments we've heard from Sarah Pochin are textbook racism.
Reform must suspend the Whip.
@JoshBabarinde.bsky.social
Reform must suspend the Whip.
@JoshBabarinde.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The comments we've heard from Sarah Pochin are textbook racism.
Reform must suspend the Whip.
@JoshBabarinde.bsky.social
Reform must suspend the Whip.
@JoshBabarinde.bsky.social
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I liked it when Left-wing parties were antifascist.
There is always money for war, never for the poor.
Every penny spent on bombs, tanks and missiles is stolen from our homes, schools and hospitals.
We are not going to take it anymore.
Every penny spent on bombs, tanks and missiles is stolen from our homes, schools and hospitals.
We are not going to take it anymore.
October 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I liked it when Left-wing parties were antifascist.
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Lots of good coverage of the reactions to Sarah Pochin’s miserable racist comments over the weekend.
I hope that colleagues in Parliament take every opportunity to ask the other Reform MPs if they agree with her, and to ask Nigel if he’s going to kick her out of the party.
I’ll be doing so.
I hope that colleagues in Parliament take every opportunity to ask the other Reform MPs if they agree with her, and to ask Nigel if he’s going to kick her out of the party.
I’ll be doing so.
October 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Lots of good coverage of the reactions to Sarah Pochin’s miserable racist comments over the weekend.
I hope that colleagues in Parliament take every opportunity to ask the other Reform MPs if they agree with her, and to ask Nigel if he’s going to kick her out of the party.
I’ll be doing so.
I hope that colleagues in Parliament take every opportunity to ask the other Reform MPs if they agree with her, and to ask Nigel if he’s going to kick her out of the party.
I’ll be doing so.