Rachel Bentley 🔶
@rachelbentleyld.bsky.social
LibDem Councillor - North Bermondsey. Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Southwark Council. Committed to making the world a better place 🌳Also love Parkrun, pets, planet earth & positive people 🧡🧡🧡
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Ken Clarke leaves religious fanatic Kruger’s Reform UK looking like total idiots. “Some resigned because they didn’t want time off work, most had no clue what councils do. They promised to cut waste and tax, then hiked it to the max. #ukpolitics
November 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Ken Clarke leaves religious fanatic Kruger’s Reform UK looking like total idiots. “Some resigned because they didn’t want time off work, most had no clue what councils do. They promised to cut waste and tax, then hiked it to the max. #ukpolitics
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There’s a missing link in British public life – and it underpins crises from the BBC to our prisons | Rafael Behr
There’s a missing link in British public life – and it underpins crises from the BBC to our prisons | Rafael Behr
A declining sense of collective identity is corroding trust in our institutions and undermining democratic politics, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:33 AM
There’s a missing link in British public life – and it underpins crises from the BBC to our prisons | Rafael Behr
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We love our huge London Plane trees in Bermondsey, but Autumnal leaf fall can make some streets & paths hazardous. I’ve been assured that #Cycleway 4 will be cleared of leaves over the next couple of days starting from the Deptford end to London Bridge 🍁🚲🍂
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@londoncycling.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We love our huge London Plane trees in Bermondsey, but Autumnal leaf fall can make some streets & paths hazardous. I’ve been assured that #Cycleway 4 will be cleared of leaves over the next couple of days starting from the Deptford end to London Bridge 🍁🚲🍂
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@londoncycling.bsky.social
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The Lib Dems have told supporters "we are the only party with the conviction to stand up and fight for what we believe in" by still backing proportional representation, "not because it benefits us, but because we think it’s right"
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The Lib Dems have told supporters "we are the only party with the conviction to stand up and fight for what we believe in" by still backing proportional representation, "not because it benefits us, but because we think it’s right"
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
"We must not, and will not, give up the fight for electoral reform."
We love our huge London Plane trees in Bermondsey, but Autumnal leaf fall can make some streets & paths hazardous. I’ve been assured that #Cycleway 4 will be cleared of leaves over the next couple of days starting from the Deptford end to London Bridge 🍁🚲🍂
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@londoncycling.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We love our huge London Plane trees in Bermondsey, but Autumnal leaf fall can make some streets & paths hazardous. I’ve been assured that #Cycleway 4 will be cleared of leaves over the next couple of days starting from the Deptford end to London Bridge 🍁🚲🍂
@londoncycling.bsky.social
@londoncycling.bsky.social
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Very proud of PC Kev Webster who has been recognised at the Pride of #Southwark Awards. You and your team work so hard, and you clearly care. Thank you for all that you do for the people of #Bermondsey 🙏 @metpolice.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Very proud of PC Kev Webster who has been recognised at the Pride of #Southwark Awards. You and your team work so hard, and you clearly care. Thank you for all that you do for the people of #Bermondsey 🙏 @metpolice.bsky.social
Very proud of PC Kev Webster who has been recognised at the Pride of #Southwark Awards. You and your team work so hard, and you clearly care. Thank you for all that you do for the people of #Bermondsey 🙏 @metpolice.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Very proud of PC Kev Webster who has been recognised at the Pride of #Southwark Awards. You and your team work so hard, and you clearly care. Thank you for all that you do for the people of #Bermondsey 🙏 @metpolice.bsky.social
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If Sarah Pochin doesn’t lose the whip we can only assume her disgraceful racist comments are endorsed by her party. And if diversity on TV is really driving her “mad”, maybe she could try educating herself on why it matters - and why her language was completely inappropriate for an MP.
October 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
If Sarah Pochin doesn’t lose the whip we can only assume her disgraceful racist comments are endorsed by her party. And if diversity on TV is really driving her “mad”, maybe she could try educating herself on why it matters - and why her language was completely inappropriate for an MP.
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I’m delighted to have been nominated for New Journalist of the Year at the British Journalism Awards, for my work with @jim.londoncentric.media at London Centric (who also got 3 noms!), and alongside multiple of my new colleagues at the @financialtimes.com
I’m v grateful to Jim for all his help!
I’m v grateful to Jim for all his help!
British Journalism Awards 2025: Finalists revealed
Press Gazette is proud to reveal the shortlist for the British Journalism Awards 2025, with links to all of the winning work.
pressgazette.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I’m delighted to have been nominated for New Journalist of the Year at the British Journalism Awards, for my work with @jim.londoncentric.media at London Centric (who also got 3 noms!), and alongside multiple of my new colleagues at the @financialtimes.com
I’m v grateful to Jim for all his help!
I’m v grateful to Jim for all his help!
The past week saw another fire in Bermondsey 😔 On average there’s a fire from a lithium battery in an e-bike or e-scooter every 2 days in London. The London Fire Brigade’s #ChargeSafe Campaign explains how to charge such batteries ⬇️ @lfb-southwark.bsky.social
www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/lithi...
www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/lithi...
ChargeSafe
The battery in your electric bike or electric scooter could be putting you at risk. Learn about what you can do to protect yourself and others.
www.london-fire.gov.uk
October 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The past week saw another fire in Bermondsey 😔 On average there’s a fire from a lithium battery in an e-bike or e-scooter every 2 days in London. The London Fire Brigade’s #ChargeSafe Campaign explains how to charge such batteries ⬇️ @lfb-southwark.bsky.social
www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/lithi...
www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/lithi...
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Suffice to say this was a great event & well-attended. Thanks to Trees for #Bermondsey & #Southwark Park Association 1869 for organising 🌳 Greg Packman was fascinating & funny, and helped to educate us on the threats to our canopy from climate & disease. It’s a pleasure to help fund these events 😊
October 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Suffice to say this was a great event & well-attended. Thanks to Trees for #Bermondsey & #Southwark Park Association 1869 for organising 🌳 Greg Packman was fascinating & funny, and helped to educate us on the threats to our canopy from climate & disease. It’s a pleasure to help fund these events 😊
Suffice to say this was a great event & well-attended. Thanks to Trees for #Bermondsey & #Southwark Park Association 1869 for organising 🌳 Greg Packman was fascinating & funny, and helped to educate us on the threats to our canopy from climate & disease. It’s a pleasure to help fund these events 😊
October 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Suffice to say this was a great event & well-attended. Thanks to Trees for #Bermondsey & #Southwark Park Association 1869 for organising 🌳 Greg Packman was fascinating & funny, and helped to educate us on the threats to our canopy from climate & disease. It’s a pleasure to help fund these events 😊
A snapshot of things I did last week 👇 I’ve been standing up for residents, particularly those with additional needs, pushing the police to do more to stop crime & ASB, and backing local businesses. Also great to host the London #LibDems in #Southwark 🧡Always more to do #DemandBetter #VoteLibDem
October 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A snapshot of things I did last week 👇 I’ve been standing up for residents, particularly those with additional needs, pushing the police to do more to stop crime & ASB, and backing local businesses. Also great to host the London #LibDems in #Southwark 🧡Always more to do #DemandBetter #VoteLibDem
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Would be helpful if a few people who were still MPs would say this...
Interesting: Leaving the #ECHR would be a grave mistake, writes former UK Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Sir Robert Buckland KC👇
🔗 conservativehome.com/2025/10/05/r... via @conservativehome.bsky.social
🔗 conservativehome.com/2025/10/05/r... via @conservativehome.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Would be helpful if a few people who were still MPs would say this...
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Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council,
"Residents are horrified by the antisemitic terrorist attack we have witnessed on our streets"
"Manchester will come together. Hate has no place in our city"
"Residents are horrified by the antisemitic terrorist attack we have witnessed on our streets"
"Manchester will come together. Hate has no place in our city"
October 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council,
"Residents are horrified by the antisemitic terrorist attack we have witnessed on our streets"
"Manchester will come together. Hate has no place in our city"
"Residents are horrified by the antisemitic terrorist attack we have witnessed on our streets"
"Manchester will come together. Hate has no place in our city"
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One man opened a series of cinemas in abandoned London buildings (from Catford to Ealing, from Sidcup to Sutton) as part of a plan to revive the capital’s high streets. Politicians love the idea and provided millions to help. So why do they keep going bust? www.londoncentric.media/p/preston-be...
The man who can't stop opening disastrous London cinemas
Preston Benson received millions of pounds in public funds to help revive London's high streets with a chain of cinemas stretching from Ealing to Catford, and Sidcup to Sutton. What keeps going wrong?
www.londoncentric.media
September 28, 2025 at 6:46 AM
One man opened a series of cinemas in abandoned London buildings (from Catford to Ealing, from Sidcup to Sutton) as part of a plan to revive the capital’s high streets. Politicians love the idea and provided millions to help. So why do they keep going bust? www.londoncentric.media/p/preston-be...
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Brilliant day with the @southwarklibdems.bsky.social talking to people across London Bridge, Bermondsey and Chaucer. Thanks for everyone who took the time to speak to us!
No love for Labour here, and great to speak to so many former Labour voters now coming over to the Lib Dems! 🔶🔶
No love for Labour here, and great to speak to so many former Labour voters now coming over to the Lib Dems! 🔶🔶
September 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Brilliant day with the @southwarklibdems.bsky.social talking to people across London Bridge, Bermondsey and Chaucer. Thanks for everyone who took the time to speak to us!
No love for Labour here, and great to speak to so many former Labour voters now coming over to the Lib Dems! 🔶🔶
No love for Labour here, and great to speak to so many former Labour voters now coming over to the Lib Dems! 🔶🔶
I’m really intrigued and potentially alarmed by this development. How will Hackney use the cash? What about competitors to Lime & Voi? And what’s the plan for addressing some of the serious concerns about dockless e-bikes - poor parking, hacking, red light jumping and “Lime leg” to name a few?
London exclusive: Competition between big money e-bike operators has hit the point where Hackney residents will now get flat fare £1.75 journeys within the borough, with Lime and Voi winning a contract that predicts *up to £93m* in revenue from one borough. www.londoncentric.media/p/lime-bike-...
E-bike fares capped at £1.75 in Hackney — could the rest of London be next?
Exclusive: Lime and Voi win the battle for control of the £93m Hackney rental e-bike market, amid a fierce London-wide battle between deep-pocketed companies vying for control of a booming industry
www.londoncentric.media
September 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I’m really intrigued and potentially alarmed by this development. How will Hackney use the cash? What about competitors to Lime & Voi? And what’s the plan for addressing some of the serious concerns about dockless e-bikes - poor parking, hacking, red light jumping and “Lime leg” to name a few?
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Great scoop. Hackney the most cycle-centric part of the city due to the demographics, location and relatively weak/absent rail and tube links. No surprise e-bike hire companies in a bidding war - Hackney is their Premier League TV rights. Great to see the lid lifted ever so slightly on the business
London exclusive: Competition between big money e-bike operators has hit the point where Hackney residents will now get flat fare £1.75 journeys within the borough, with Lime and Voi winning a contract that predicts *up to £93m* in revenue from one borough. www.londoncentric.media/p/lime-bike-...
E-bike fares capped at £1.75 in Hackney — could the rest of London be next?
Exclusive: Lime and Voi win the battle for control of the £93m Hackney rental e-bike market, amid a fierce London-wide battle between deep-pocketed companies vying for control of a booming industry
www.londoncentric.media
September 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Great scoop. Hackney the most cycle-centric part of the city due to the demographics, location and relatively weak/absent rail and tube links. No surprise e-bike hire companies in a bidding war - Hackney is their Premier League TV rights. Great to see the lid lifted ever so slightly on the business
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Picked up some Lib Dem stats at conference. Some of these surprised me (especially given media coverage):
1. The Liberal Democrats now control more councils than the Conservative Party
2. In May's local elections in England, the LDs elected more councillors than either Labour or the Tories.
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1. The Liberal Democrats now control more councils than the Conservative Party
2. In May's local elections in England, the LDs elected more councillors than either Labour or the Tories.
(1/x)
September 23, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Picked up some Lib Dem stats at conference. Some of these surprised me (especially given media coverage):
1. The Liberal Democrats now control more councils than the Conservative Party
2. In May's local elections in England, the LDs elected more councillors than either Labour or the Tories.
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1. The Liberal Democrats now control more councils than the Conservative Party
2. In May's local elections in England, the LDs elected more councillors than either Labour or the Tories.
(1/x)
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Ed Davey's LibDem conference speech was pretty much everything Labour's change was meant to be
September 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Ed Davey's LibDem conference speech was pretty much everything Labour's change was meant to be
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Fantastic discussion for a just transition at another terrific @libdems.org.uk conference
From public procurement, to AI, to new outcomes for economies, to the need for transition planning regulation
Thank you to the @greenlibdems.org.uk for hosting!
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From public procurement, to AI, to new outcomes for economies, to the need for transition planning regulation
Thank you to the @greenlibdems.org.uk for hosting!
@rachelbentleyld.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Fantastic discussion for a just transition at another terrific @libdems.org.uk conference
From public procurement, to AI, to new outcomes for economies, to the need for transition planning regulation
Thank you to the @greenlibdems.org.uk for hosting!
@rachelbentleyld.bsky.social
From public procurement, to AI, to new outcomes for economies, to the need for transition planning regulation
Thank you to the @greenlibdems.org.uk for hosting!
@rachelbentleyld.bsky.social
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Fantastic end to #LDConf with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk's speech.
In the absence of either the Tories or Labour standing up to Farage and Reform, it falls to the Lib Dems to stand up for our British values here and abroad. Decency, kindness, tolerance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. 🔶
In the absence of either the Tories or Labour standing up to Farage and Reform, it falls to the Lib Dems to stand up for our British values here and abroad. Decency, kindness, tolerance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. 🔶
September 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Fantastic end to #LDConf with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk's speech.
In the absence of either the Tories or Labour standing up to Farage and Reform, it falls to the Lib Dems to stand up for our British values here and abroad. Decency, kindness, tolerance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. 🔶
In the absence of either the Tories or Labour standing up to Farage and Reform, it falls to the Lib Dems to stand up for our British values here and abroad. Decency, kindness, tolerance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. 🔶
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Our second event of the day begins shortly.
Join @joshmatthews.bsky.social to discuss how we ensure a just transition to clean energy. @conference.libdems.org.uk
🕦11:30
📍Mariott Hotel, Blandford Room
Join @joshmatthews.bsky.social to discuss how we ensure a just transition to clean energy. @conference.libdems.org.uk
🕦11:30
📍Mariott Hotel, Blandford Room
September 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Our second event of the day begins shortly.
Join @joshmatthews.bsky.social to discuss how we ensure a just transition to clean energy. @conference.libdems.org.uk
🕦11:30
📍Mariott Hotel, Blandford Room
Join @joshmatthews.bsky.social to discuss how we ensure a just transition to clean energy. @conference.libdems.org.uk
🕦11:30
📍Mariott Hotel, Blandford Room
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Our party has passed a comprehensive policy paper that takes the twin climate and nature crises seriously.
We are also pleased that our amendment, strengthening our commitment to protecting those most vulnerable to climate change, was passed.
@pippaheylings.bsky.social @conference.libdems.org.uk
We are also pleased that our amendment, strengthening our commitment to protecting those most vulnerable to climate change, was passed.
@pippaheylings.bsky.social @conference.libdems.org.uk
September 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Our party has passed a comprehensive policy paper that takes the twin climate and nature crises seriously.
We are also pleased that our amendment, strengthening our commitment to protecting those most vulnerable to climate change, was passed.
@pippaheylings.bsky.social @conference.libdems.org.uk
We are also pleased that our amendment, strengthening our commitment to protecting those most vulnerable to climate change, was passed.
@pippaheylings.bsky.social @conference.libdems.org.uk