Simon Bucknall 🔸
@simonsayslambeth.bsky.social
🔸Born optimist, professional speaker, coach & active Lib Dem campaigner in Streatham, south London…
If you’re a Streatham resident, highly recommend Dear Jay cafe, bang opposite Streatham Hill station…
June 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
If you’re a Streatham resident, highly recommend Dear Jay cafe, bang opposite Streatham Hill station…
It never ceases to amaze me how obsessed political hardliners remain with “ideology” - in providing answers. Growing up, prevailing right-wing Govt wisdom was that privatisation was, by definition, better. And good.
But I’m a Thames Water customer.
But I’m a Thames Water customer.
June 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It never ceases to amaze me how obsessed political hardliners remain with “ideology” - in providing answers. Growing up, prevailing right-wing Govt wisdom was that privatisation was, by definition, better. And good.
But I’m a Thames Water customer.
But I’m a Thames Water customer.
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Read by me on the Lib Dems' quiet confidence about this week's local elections. Includes Ed Davey's observation that Reform UK doorknockers seem to give up quite quickly because they receive such a hostile reaction from some homes.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Tories are not listening’: Ed Davey sure Lib Dems can woo more disgruntled voters
Leader hopes local elections in many traditionally Conservative areas will help party build on recent success
www.theguardian.com
April 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Read by me on the Lib Dems' quiet confidence about this week's local elections. Includes Ed Davey's observation that Reform UK doorknockers seem to give up quite quickly because they receive such a hostile reaction from some homes.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If you feel comfortable with your volume when speaking in public, you’re too quiet. #publicspeaking
April 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
If you feel comfortable with your volume when speaking in public, you’re too quiet. #publicspeaking
If you could wave a magic wand on your local Council, what one change wd you most wish for? (Pls exclude voting/election outcomes from your answer - I get that!) #politics #localgovernment
April 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If you could wave a magic wand on your local Council, what one change wd you most wish for? (Pls exclude voting/election outcomes from your answer - I get that!) #politics #localgovernment
Out and about at Tooting track this morning (clocks going forward, ouch!) At least, my daughter was out and about, with me watching. Herne Hill Harriers 👍
March 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Out and about at Tooting track this morning (clocks going forward, ouch!) At least, my daughter was out and about, with me watching. Herne Hill Harriers 👍
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Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Fundraising Team Assistant
Fundraising Team Assistant
The Fundraising Assistant will lead on all administrative aspects of the team’s operation, including: finance, data, compliance, brief writing and events assistance.
buff.ly
March 30, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Fundraising Team Assistant
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The government is putting the big banks and gambling companies ahead of disabled people and carers. It is not just cruel, it is a false economy.
Ministers must think again.
Ministers must think again.
March 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The government is putting the big banks and gambling companies ahead of disabled people and carers. It is not just cruel, it is a false economy.
Ministers must think again.
Ministers must think again.
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ICYMI: New analysis has revealed the "devastating" cost of Brexit to UK business at £37 billion per year
House of Commons Library research, commissioned by SNP MP Stephen Gethins, has confirmed the annual total, which the SNP has branded "obscene" and "eye watering"
House of Commons Library research, commissioned by SNP MP Stephen Gethins, has confirmed the annual total, which the SNP has branded "obscene" and "eye watering"
March 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
ICYMI: New analysis has revealed the "devastating" cost of Brexit to UK business at £37 billion per year
House of Commons Library research, commissioned by SNP MP Stephen Gethins, has confirmed the annual total, which the SNP has branded "obscene" and "eye watering"
House of Commons Library research, commissioned by SNP MP Stephen Gethins, has confirmed the annual total, which the SNP has branded "obscene" and "eye watering"
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This must be the final nail in the coffin for Ofwat, a regulator that's proven time and again it cannot protect customers and our beautiful environment.
The Government must protect British rivers and seas from disgusting sewage. It’s time for Ofwat to go.
The Government must protect British rivers and seas from disgusting sewage. It’s time for Ofwat to go.
March 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This must be the final nail in the coffin for Ofwat, a regulator that's proven time and again it cannot protect customers and our beautiful environment.
The Government must protect British rivers and seas from disgusting sewage. It’s time for Ofwat to go.
The Government must protect British rivers and seas from disgusting sewage. It’s time for Ofwat to go.
Could someone (anyone) - especially if they’re ex-Tory Govt or current Labour Govt explain to me how we’ve allowed the (massively influential) BBC World Service to erode through cuts over the years? Surely it should be a priority for investment in brand UK?? #bbc #politics #media
March 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
In August 2008 (!) I launched my own business. “Interesting” economic climate in which to become an entrepreneur. Small businesses are consistently neglected by Govt, in my view. At best, taken for granted. Action needed. Small businesses of the UK unite! #sme #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship
March 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
In August 2008 (!) I launched my own business. “Interesting” economic climate in which to become an entrepreneur. Small businesses are consistently neglected by Govt, in my view. At best, taken for granted. Action needed. Small businesses of the UK unite! #sme #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship
Preparing to deliver a session for MBAs at imperial Business School here in London… #mba #business #education #communication
March 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Preparing to deliver a session for MBAs at imperial Business School here in London… #mba #business #education #communication
Last night at a business network event in central London, Ed Davey made the point that for its distinctly pro-European stance alone, the Lib Dem’s constitute the natural political home for business.
March 28, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Last night at a business network event in central London, Ed Davey made the point that for its distinctly pro-European stance alone, the Lib Dem’s constitute the natural political home for business.
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The UK must talk tough and not cower in the corner hoping that Donald Trump isn't mean to us. That starts by preparing for retaliatory tariffs and, in trade talks especially on services having other options on the table to show we're prepared to walk away.
Daisy Cooper MP #bbcqt
Daisy Cooper MP #bbcqt
March 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The UK must talk tough and not cower in the corner hoping that Donald Trump isn't mean to us. That starts by preparing for retaliatory tariffs and, in trade talks especially on services having other options on the table to show we're prepared to walk away.
Daisy Cooper MP #bbcqt
Daisy Cooper MP #bbcqt
“Blame nobody, expect nothing, do something” said Bill Parcells. Well, I’ve decided to do something…
March 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
“Blame nobody, expect nothing, do something” said Bill Parcells. Well, I’ve decided to do something…
They say actions speak louder than words. To which I’d add, a word can paint a thousand pictures (in the mind of a listener)…
March 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
They say actions speak louder than words. To which I’d add, a word can paint a thousand pictures (in the mind of a listener)…
Lambeth, meanwhile, is a liberal borough. Future vision for it to be a Liberal borough, too.
March 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Lambeth, meanwhile, is a liberal borough. Future vision for it to be a Liberal borough, too.
London is a liberal city. Time for it to be a Liberal one too.
March 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
London is a liberal city. Time for it to be a Liberal one too.
Much fun delivering this session in #publicspeaking at Lib Dem conference last weekend… It’s a skill and can be learnt!
March 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Much fun delivering this session in #publicspeaking at Lib Dem conference last weekend… It’s a skill and can be learnt!
Local Councils exist to serve local residents. Not the other way round.
March 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Local Councils exist to serve local residents. Not the other way round.
…and in comes the unwanted CPZ here in our street in Streatham, south London. In the face of overwhelming opposition from local residents. #lambeth #community
March 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
…and in comes the unwanted CPZ here in our street in Streatham, south London. In the face of overwhelming opposition from local residents. #lambeth #community
More than 80% of local residents oppose this measure - yet Lambeth Council is imposing it anyway. Why 6hrs, not 2hrs - as it is in surrounding areas? And as for the impact on staff recruitment and retention at local schools…
March 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
More than 80% of local residents oppose this measure - yet Lambeth Council is imposing it anyway. Why 6hrs, not 2hrs - as it is in surrounding areas? And as for the impact on staff recruitment and retention at local schools…
March 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Time to head home… v good time at @libdems.org.uk Spring Conference in Harrogate. Reconnecting with friends, meeting new folk, strong vibes & delivered a training session on public speaking. Onwards…!
March 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Time to head home… v good time at @libdems.org.uk Spring Conference in Harrogate. Reconnecting with friends, meeting new folk, strong vibes & delivered a training session on public speaking. Onwards…!