Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶
@readinglibdems.bsky.social
The local party of the Liberal Democrats in Reading #rdguk - working hard all year round - https://www.readinglibdems.org.uk/
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Promoted by the Reading Liberal Democrats, 22 Brunswick Street, RG1 6NZ
Privacy Policy at http://libdems.org.uk/privacy
Promoted by the Reading Liberal Democrats, 22 Brunswick Street, RG1 6NZ
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About Us
Our beliefs, our values, and why we're fighting for a fair deal for Reading
www.readinglibdems.org.uk
A huge welcome to all our wonderful new @libdems.org.uk members in Reading 😁 If you want to find out more about what we do and why, take a look here - and why not join up yourself? 🔶
Thames "Water" is HQ'd here in Reading #RdgUK - we are appalled at their approach to @libdems.org.uk MP @charliemaynard.bsky.social for daring to stand up to them.
It is past time that this cartoonishly-awful company was held to account and made a Public Benefit Corporation.
It is past time that this cartoonishly-awful company was held to account and made a Public Benefit Corporation.
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
Exclusive: Charlie Maynard accuses the utility of ‘retaliation’ over his push for government to gain control of company
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Thames "Water" is HQ'd here in Reading #RdgUK - we are appalled at their approach to @libdems.org.uk MP @charliemaynard.bsky.social for daring to stand up to them.
It is past time that this cartoonishly-awful company was held to account and made a Public Benefit Corporation.
It is past time that this cartoonishly-awful company was held to account and made a Public Benefit Corporation.
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This is now the official party position
October 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This is now the official party position
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The ending of two party politics is looking rather like two party politics.
Aggregate Result of the 122 Council By-Elections (for 125 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 47 (+40)
LDM: 32 (+10)
CON: 13 (-15)
LAB: 12 (-30)
GRN: 11 (+3)
Ind: 5 (-4)
Local: 3 (-3)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 47 (+40)
LDM: 32 (+10)
CON: 13 (-15)
LAB: 12 (-30)
GRN: 11 (+3)
Ind: 5 (-4)
Local: 3 (-3)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
October 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The ending of two party politics is looking rather like two party politics.
Another good week of local elections for the @libdems.org.uk including for our neighbours in Hart - well done to @alexkbrewer.bsky.social and team!
Its clearer than ever that we're the only party that can consistently stand up to Reform, rather than folding like napkins as Lab and Con are. 👇
Its clearer than ever that we're the only party that can consistently stand up to Reform, rather than folding like napkins as Lab and Con are. 👇
Aggregate Result of the 122 Council By-Elections (for 125 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 47 (+40)
LDM: 32 (+10)
CON: 13 (-15)
LAB: 12 (-30)
GRN: 11 (+3)
Ind: 5 (-4)
Local: 3 (-3)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 47 (+40)
LDM: 32 (+10)
CON: 13 (-15)
LAB: 12 (-30)
GRN: 11 (+3)
Ind: 5 (-4)
Local: 3 (-3)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
October 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Another good week of local elections for the @libdems.org.uk including for our neighbours in Hart - well done to @alexkbrewer.bsky.social and team!
Its clearer than ever that we're the only party that can consistently stand up to Reform, rather than folding like napkins as Lab and Con are. 👇
Its clearer than ever that we're the only party that can consistently stand up to Reform, rather than folding like napkins as Lab and Con are. 👇
Tomorrow (Sat. 11/10/25) is the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
We're proud of Reading's diversity and will always stand with victims and allies against hate. Statement from us below. 👇
We're proud of Reading's diversity and will always stand with victims and allies against hate. Statement from us below. 👇
Statement for National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025
The Reading Liberal Democrats stand against hate, this week and always.
www.readinglibdems.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Tomorrow (Sat. 11/10/25) is the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
We're proud of Reading's diversity and will always stand with victims and allies against hate. Statement from us below. 👇
We're proud of Reading's diversity and will always stand with victims and allies against hate. Statement from us below. 👇
Ming's leadership in opposition to the Iraq War and ID cards, against discrimination, and support for same-sex adoption, led to many of our current members joining the party in the first place. He was an honest and kind politician, and he'll be missed by many.
Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
September 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Ming's leadership in opposition to the Iraq War and ID cards, against discrimination, and support for same-sex adoption, led to many of our current members joining the party in the first place. He was an honest and kind politician, and he'll be missed by many.
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imagine getting qt dunked by ed davey. unrecoverable. you’re furious and he is serenely going down a log flume in bognor regis.
September 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
imagine getting qt dunked by ed davey. unrecoverable. you’re furious and he is serenely going down a log flume in bognor regis.
With this latest defection, the big news is that Reform are now on 5 MPs, the same number they had after the General Election. They seem to have adopted the government's "1 in, 1 out" policy.
September 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
With this latest defection, the big news is that Reform are now on 5 MPs, the same number they had after the General Election. They seem to have adopted the government's "1 in, 1 out" policy.
Proud to be at @readingprideuk.bsky.social with @pluslibdems.bsky.social today painting the town pastel and rainbow. Trans+ rights are human rights, now and always. Wonderful to see so many people at Pride too. 🧡
August 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Proud to be at @readingprideuk.bsky.social with @pluslibdems.bsky.social today painting the town pastel and rainbow. Trans+ rights are human rights, now and always. Wonderful to see so many people at Pride too. 🧡
We're delighted and humbled that @readingprideuk.bsky.social have decided we, along with the local branch of the Green Party, can attend Reading #Pride in #RdgUK this summer. 🧡💚
We'll see everyone there in a month's time - but we're in the fight for LGBT+ equality for the long haul. 💪
We'll see everyone there in a month's time - but we're in the fight for LGBT+ equality for the long haul. 💪
July 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We're delighted and humbled that @readingprideuk.bsky.social have decided we, along with the local branch of the Green Party, can attend Reading #Pride in #RdgUK this summer. 🧡💚
We'll see everyone there in a month's time - but we're in the fight for LGBT+ equality for the long haul. 💪
We'll see everyone there in a month's time - but we're in the fight for LGBT+ equality for the long haul. 💪
Going swimming in @readingcouncil.bsky.social pools? Don't forget your:
👙 Swimming Costume
🥽 Goggles
💧 Towel
📃 Birth Certificate
Reading Lib Dems challenge Labour’s “Papers, please” approach to Council toilets and changing rooms. 👇
www.readinglibdems.org.uk/news/article...
#RdgUK
👙 Swimming Costume
🥽 Goggles
💧 Towel
📃 Birth Certificate
Reading Lib Dems challenge Labour’s “Papers, please” approach to Council toilets and changing rooms. 👇
www.readinglibdems.org.uk/news/article...
#RdgUK
Council declines to commit to data protection in "gender policing" controversy
Lib Dems challenge Labour’s “Papers, please” approach to Reading Council toilets and changing rooms
www.readinglibdems.org.uk
June 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Going swimming in @readingcouncil.bsky.social pools? Don't forget your:
👙 Swimming Costume
🥽 Goggles
💧 Towel
📃 Birth Certificate
Reading Lib Dems challenge Labour’s “Papers, please” approach to Council toilets and changing rooms. 👇
www.readinglibdems.org.uk/news/article...
#RdgUK
👙 Swimming Costume
🥽 Goggles
💧 Towel
📃 Birth Certificate
Reading Lib Dems challenge Labour’s “Papers, please” approach to Council toilets and changing rooms. 👇
www.readinglibdems.org.uk/news/article...
#RdgUK
Five years ago, the murders of David, James and Joe shocked Reading, and the world.
They were kind, popular members of our community taken from it far too soon. Today, Reading remembers them. Each of them made Reading that much better, and they are deeply missed.
Love from us to all who knew them.
They were kind, popular members of our community taken from it far too soon. Today, Reading remembers them. Each of them made Reading that much better, and they are deeply missed.
Love from us to all who knew them.
June 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Five years ago, the murders of David, James and Joe shocked Reading, and the world.
They were kind, popular members of our community taken from it far too soon. Today, Reading remembers them. Each of them made Reading that much better, and they are deeply missed.
Love from us to all who knew them.
They were kind, popular members of our community taken from it far too soon. Today, Reading remembers them. Each of them made Reading that much better, and they are deeply missed.
Love from us to all who knew them.
Eid al-Adha mubarak to everyone celebrating!
June 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Eid al-Adha mubarak to everyone celebrating!
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We’ve gone from 25% steel tariffs, to 0%, up to 50%, and now back to 25%.
We’ve all seen this routine before. Trump causes chaos, Nigel nods along, and British workers pay the price.
It’s time the government got serious about trade with our European and Commonwealth allies.
We’ve all seen this routine before. Trump causes chaos, Nigel nods along, and British workers pay the price.
It’s time the government got serious about trade with our European and Commonwealth allies.
June 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We’ve gone from 25% steel tariffs, to 0%, up to 50%, and now back to 25%.
We’ve all seen this routine before. Trump causes chaos, Nigel nods along, and British workers pay the price.
It’s time the government got serious about trade with our European and Commonwealth allies.
We’ve all seen this routine before. Trump causes chaos, Nigel nods along, and British workers pay the price.
It’s time the government got serious about trade with our European and Commonwealth allies.
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Liberal Democrats will keep fighting until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
June 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Liberal Democrats will keep fighting until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
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It's Pride Month 2025 - wherever you are, we hope you have a safe one. 🧡🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
People have rightly been asking what we mean when we say we @libdems.org.uk need to 'do better' or 'step up' as a party. There's no such thing as 'done' of course - but this is what we're pushing for currently.
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People have rightly been asking what we mean when we say we @libdems.org.uk need to 'do better' or 'step up' as a party. There's no such thing as 'done' of course - but this is what we're pushing for currently.
1/2
June 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
It's Pride Month 2025 - wherever you are, we hope you have a safe one. 🧡🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
People have rightly been asking what we mean when we say we @libdems.org.uk need to 'do better' or 'step up' as a party. There's no such thing as 'done' of course - but this is what we're pushing for currently.
1/2
People have rightly been asking what we mean when we say we @libdems.org.uk need to 'do better' or 'step up' as a party. There's no such thing as 'done' of course - but this is what we're pushing for currently.
1/2
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This will hardly be cause to celebrate for the millions of Thames Water customers who continue to face eye-watering bills.
The Government must act now and replace Ofwat with a new regulator with real power that can properly hold water companies to account.
The Government must act now and replace Ofwat with a new regulator with real power that can properly hold water companies to account.
May 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This will hardly be cause to celebrate for the millions of Thames Water customers who continue to face eye-watering bills.
The Government must act now and replace Ofwat with a new regulator with real power that can properly hold water companies to account.
The Government must act now and replace Ofwat with a new regulator with real power that can properly hold water companies to account.
Carers are a vital part of our nation's fabric. It's time the government recognised that. Thank you to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for continuing to press them on this.
Ginny cares for her husband Tim, who has myotonic dystrophy. She works part-time, on top of caring for him every day.
Now, under the Government’s PIP changes, they face losing £12,000 a year. Today I asked the Prime Minister: what does he expect carers like Ginny to do?
Now, under the Government’s PIP changes, they face losing £12,000 a year. Today I asked the Prime Minister: what does he expect carers like Ginny to do?
May 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Carers are a vital part of our nation's fabric. It's time the government recognised that. Thank you to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for continuing to press them on this.
We think it's important to stand in solidarity with @werahobhouse.bsky.social - and with Hong Kongers, as we have done for decades now, and will continue to for decades to come. 💛🖤
Last month, I was denied entry to Hong Kong with no explanation.
This hints at there being a hidden blacklist to silence MPs who speak against human rights abuses by the Chinese State.
I asked the Prime Minister to recognise that this wasn't just an attack on me, but on all Parliamentarians👇
This hints at there being a hidden blacklist to silence MPs who speak against human rights abuses by the Chinese State.
I asked the Prime Minister to recognise that this wasn't just an attack on me, but on all Parliamentarians👇
May 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We think it's important to stand in solidarity with @werahobhouse.bsky.social - and with Hong Kongers, as we have done for decades now, and will continue to for decades to come. 💛🖤
Always good to see Lib Dems doing well, as we have across Berkshire of late. Work to do to make this permanent, both in Reading and beyond.
If you want to help us, head on over to www.readinglibdems.org.uk and join the fun. The more, the merrier - and we're growing all the time!
If you want to help us, head on over to www.readinglibdems.org.uk and join the fun. The more, the merrier - and we're growing all the time!
May 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Always good to see Lib Dems doing well, as we have across Berkshire of late. Work to do to make this permanent, both in Reading and beyond.
If you want to help us, head on over to www.readinglibdems.org.uk and join the fun. The more, the merrier - and we're growing all the time!
If you want to help us, head on over to www.readinglibdems.org.uk and join the fun. The more, the merrier - and we're growing all the time!
What a diabolical joke Thames "Water" have become.
“We have created incentives to try to retain our most precious resource, which is our senior management team.”
If you wanted a damning example of the culture in the water industry, you could not ask for much better than this from the chairman of Thames Water.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
If you wanted a damning example of the culture in the water industry, you could not ask for much better than this from the chairman of Thames Water.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Water bosses need to start thinking of customers, not just themselves
“We have created incentives to try to retain our most precious resource, which is our senior management team.”
www.politicshome.com
May 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
What a diabolical joke Thames "Water" have become.
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. #Idahobit
We're proud that Reading #RdgUK is a town that has always stood clearly against these things in recent decades. Our party does too, and so do we. Our work isn't done though. We're with you. 🔶🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We're proud that Reading #RdgUK is a town that has always stood clearly against these things in recent decades. Our party does too, and so do we. Our work isn't done though. We're with you. 🔶🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
May 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Excellent Early Day Motion by @libdems.org.uk Equalities spokes @cajardinemp.bsky.social on the work ahead to regain our community's trust in politics. 💛🏳️🌈
(It's up to Pride organisers who to admit, of course. We are determined to regain their trust and look forward to attending those welcoming us.)
(It's up to Pride organisers who to admit, of course. We are determined to regain their trust and look forward to attending those welcoming us.)
Political parties at Pride - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament
That this House regrets the decision taken by organisers of several Pride marches and parades across the UK to not allow political parties to march; further regrets that that decision partly stems fro...
edm.parliament.uk
May 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Excellent Early Day Motion by @libdems.org.uk Equalities spokes @cajardinemp.bsky.social on the work ahead to regain our community's trust in politics. 💛🏳️🌈
(It's up to Pride organisers who to admit, of course. We are determined to regain their trust and look forward to attending those welcoming us.)
(It's up to Pride organisers who to admit, of course. We are determined to regain their trust and look forward to attending those welcoming us.)
Huge relief across Reading #rdguk with this great #ReadingFC news.
We agree with local Lib Dem MPs like @clivejonesmp.bsky.social and @leedillonmp.bsky.social that no football club should be put in this position again. Thank you to them, and everyone else, who campaigned to save the club.
We agree with local Lib Dem MPs like @clivejonesmp.bsky.social and @leedillonmp.bsky.social that no football club should be put in this position again. Thank you to them, and everyone else, who campaigned to save the club.
Rob Couhig officially completes purchase of Reading FC from Dai Yongge
American businessman Rob Couhig has officially completed his purchase of Reading Football Club from Dai Yongge. It has taken almost
rdg.today
May 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Huge relief across Reading #rdguk with this great #ReadingFC news.
We agree with local Lib Dem MPs like @clivejonesmp.bsky.social and @leedillonmp.bsky.social that no football club should be put in this position again. Thank you to them, and everyone else, who campaigned to save the club.
We agree with local Lib Dem MPs like @clivejonesmp.bsky.social and @leedillonmp.bsky.social that no football club should be put in this position again. Thank you to them, and everyone else, who campaigned to save the club.
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This is fantastic news for all Readings fans, but also for everyone that truly cares about football and its place in the community.
Never again should a football club be in this position. (1/2)
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2515946...
Never again should a football club be in this position. (1/2)
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2515946...
www.readingchronicle.co.uk
May 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This is fantastic news for all Readings fans, but also for everyone that truly cares about football and its place in the community.
Never again should a football club be in this position. (1/2)
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2515946...
Never again should a football club be in this position. (1/2)
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2515946...