Claire 'rabbit' King 🔶️🦉👑
@claireaking.bsky.social
Lib dem since 2007. Speaks polish and English. Loves oldham
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After many months of campaigning across London I can see the Labour vote is shifting in #London. The #LibDems are the proven local champions who are the credible alternative in the city. We are bringing communities together and working hard for local residents. #VoteLibDem
November 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
After many months of campaigning across London I can see the Labour vote is shifting in #London. The #LibDems are the proven local champions who are the credible alternative in the city. We are bringing communities together and working hard for local residents. #VoteLibDem
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Wow. It's an absolute honour to be elected as Vice President for the Liberals Democrats.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported in this campaign and to Kamran who ran a fantastic campaign.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported in this campaign and to Kamran who ran a fantastic campaign.
November 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Wow. It's an absolute honour to be elected as Vice President for the Liberals Democrats.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported in this campaign and to Kamran who ran a fantastic campaign.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported in this campaign and to Kamran who ran a fantastic campaign.
The BBC is the cultural hotbed of the UK. It should be protected.
There is a reason why the crazy right hates it.
There is a reason why the crazy right hates it.
For all its faults, the BBC isn’t just a broadcaster — it’s part of our national culture and a pillar of our resilience in the information wars. Those who seek its destruction do our enemies’ work. We’d lose it at our collective peril. #BBC
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The BBC is the cultural hotbed of the UK. It should be protected.
There is a reason why the crazy right hates it.
There is a reason why the crazy right hates it.
Must be quite an unique political journey
Jason Fazackarley regularly moves parties within Portsmouth City Council.
"He has been a member of five parties - The Greens, Labour, an Independent councillor, a Lib Dem and now Reform. It is regrettable but not unexpected that he has moved party yet again."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"He has been a member of five parties - The Greens, Labour, an Independent councillor, a Lib Dem and now Reform. It is regrettable but not unexpected that he has moved party yet again."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Portsmouth Lib Dem Jason Fazackarley defects to Reform UK
Jason Fazackarley's switch means Reform UK now has eight councillors on Portsmouth City Council.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Must be quite an unique political journey
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Out in Ripon this afternoon with Lord Dick Newby, lending a hand to Tom and the team in the Ripon City Council by-election. Lots of positive conversations on the doorstep!
October 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Out in Ripon this afternoon with Lord Dick Newby, lending a hand to Tom and the team in the Ripon City Council by-election. Lots of positive conversations on the doorstep!
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Team Stockwell about to set out!
November 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Team Stockwell about to set out!
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🎤 Great to join the South Central Liberal Democrats for the final hustings of the Presidential campaign!
🔶 I was clear that our first duty as a party at this point in our country’s history is to be the last line of defence against populism and division💪
🔶 I was clear that our first duty as a party at this point in our country’s history is to be the last line of defence against populism and division💪
November 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🎤 Great to join the South Central Liberal Democrats for the final hustings of the Presidential campaign!
🔶 I was clear that our first duty as a party at this point in our country’s history is to be the last line of defence against populism and division💪
🔶 I was clear that our first duty as a party at this point in our country’s history is to be the last line of defence against populism and division💪
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% of Seats Successfully Defended by Each Party:
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
Aggregate Result of the 145 Council By-Elections (for 148 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 51 (+43)
LDM: 45 (+17)
CON: 16 (-17)
LAB: 13 (-34)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-6)
SNP: 2 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 51 (+43)
LDM: 45 (+17)
CON: 16 (-17)
LAB: 13 (-34)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-6)
SNP: 2 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
% of Seats Successfully Defended by Each Party:
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
The issue with reform is that don't have people on the ground to highlight the by election.
Apart from gb news and talk. They don't have a good way to deliver a message
Apart from gb news and talk. They don't have a good way to deliver a message
Six months on from the locals…
Reform is losing councillors at an “unusual” rate
PolHome analysis finds that Farage’s party has lost over 5% of all cllrs elected in May
In Kent, its 14%
@matildamartin.bsky.social’s deep dive www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform is losing councillors at an “unusual” rate
PolHome analysis finds that Farage’s party has lost over 5% of all cllrs elected in May
In Kent, its 14%
@matildamartin.bsky.social’s deep dive www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform Is Losing Councillors Elected In May At An 'Unusual' Rate
Reform UK has lost more than 5 per cent of the councillors it had elected six months ago, an analysis by PoliticsHome has found.
www.politicshome.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The issue with reform is that don't have people on the ground to highlight the by election.
Apart from gb news and talk. They don't have a good way to deliver a message
Apart from gb news and talk. They don't have a good way to deliver a message
To me, when I hear someone in the uk say DEI, I think they spell colour without the U
Anyone saying ‘DEI’ here in the UK is telling you very directly where their hate is imported from.
June 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
To me, when I hear someone in the uk say DEI, I think they spell colour without the U
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Happy Shavuot to Jewish communities celebrating in the UK and around the world.
Chag Sameach!
Chag Sameach!
June 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Happy Shavuot to Jewish communities celebrating in the UK and around the world.
Chag Sameach!
Chag Sameach!
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I’m new here on BlueSky 👋
I’m a Lib Dem councillor and Deputy Leader in Richmond upon Thames, passionate about housing, fairer finance, and putting power in people’s hands.
Just spoke at the Inside Housing Conference on resident-led governance in social housing. More to come – follow for updates!
I’m a Lib Dem councillor and Deputy Leader in Richmond upon Thames, passionate about housing, fairer finance, and putting power in people’s hands.
Just spoke at the Inside Housing Conference on resident-led governance in social housing. More to come – follow for updates!
June 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I’m new here on BlueSky 👋
I’m a Lib Dem councillor and Deputy Leader in Richmond upon Thames, passionate about housing, fairer finance, and putting power in people’s hands.
Just spoke at the Inside Housing Conference on resident-led governance in social housing. More to come – follow for updates!
I’m a Lib Dem councillor and Deputy Leader in Richmond upon Thames, passionate about housing, fairer finance, and putting power in people’s hands.
Just spoke at the Inside Housing Conference on resident-led governance in social housing. More to come – follow for updates!
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I’m delighted to announce the birth of my first child. I will be taking about 5 months of parental leave, during which time my office will remain open and a proxy vote will be in place to ensure constituents are represented in Parliament.
Layla Moran - Oxfordshire Liberal Democrats
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May 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I’m delighted to announce the birth of my first child. I will be taking about 5 months of parental leave, during which time my office will remain open and a proxy vote will be in place to ensure constituents are represented in Parliament.
Congratulations to @markpackuk.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Congratulations to @markpackuk.bsky.social
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Today during a statement updating the House on the progress of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, I highlighted a point raised to me by a constituent about the standard of evidence expected of claimants and the difficulties this causes. buff.ly/4jZdcCi
Infected Blood Compensation - Evidential Standard
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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February 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Today during a statement updating the House on the progress of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, I highlighted a point raised to me by a constituent about the standard of evidence expected of claimants and the difficulties this causes. buff.ly/4jZdcCi
It scary to see reform doing well.
Personally, I could see us winning over a lot of that tory vote
Personally, I could see us winning over a lot of that tory vote
February 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
It scary to see reform doing well.
Personally, I could see us winning over a lot of that tory vote
Personally, I could see us winning over a lot of that tory vote
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has shrugged off being called a "snivelling cretin" by Elon Musk - and has vowed to continue "calling him out".
news.sky.com/story/lib-de...
news.sky.com/story/lib-de...
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey shrugs off being called a 'snivelling cretin' by Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has made several comments about UK politics since the election of the Labour government last July and widespread rioting triggered by misinformation around the kill...
news.sky.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has shrugged off being called a "snivelling cretin" by Elon Musk - and has vowed to continue "calling him out".
news.sky.com/story/lib-de...
news.sky.com/story/lib-de...
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I agree. While their claims are being processed, they should be able to work
The Lib Dems have long called for this, and I have pressed the home
Secretary directly for the government to do so.
youtu.be/f4x8rm-Z1yI?...
Secretary directly for the government to do so.
youtu.be/f4x8rm-Z1yI?...
January 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I agree. While their claims are being processed, they should be able to work
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The Lib Dems have long called for this, and I have pressed the home
Secretary directly for the government to do so.
youtu.be/f4x8rm-Z1yI?...
Secretary directly for the government to do so.
youtu.be/f4x8rm-Z1yI?...
January 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Lib Dems have long called for this, and I have pressed the home
Secretary directly for the government to do so.
youtu.be/f4x8rm-Z1yI?...
Secretary directly for the government to do so.
youtu.be/f4x8rm-Z1yI?...
Diversity is one of the biggest tools a company can have
Companies operate in different countries and cultures need a diverse team to maximise effectiveness in those markets.
Meta is making awful changes
Companies operate in different countries and cultures need a diverse team to maximise effectiveness in those markets.
Meta is making awful changes
Meta is making big changes to hiring practices, sources told me and @mikeisaac.bsky.social
- no more teams devoted to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- no diversity preference for working with outside minority owned supplier businesses
- no goals for hiring women and minorities
- no more teams devoted to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- no diversity preference for working with outside minority owned supplier businesses
- no goals for hiring women and minorities
January 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Diversity is one of the biggest tools a company can have
Companies operate in different countries and cultures need a diverse team to maximise effectiveness in those markets.
Meta is making awful changes
Companies operate in different countries and cultures need a diverse team to maximise effectiveness in those markets.
Meta is making awful changes
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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 5:27 AM
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🥇🏆🍾
Welcome
I am hopefully moving to blue-sky fully soon. Still burnt out from that other place
I am hopefully moving to blue-sky fully soon. Still burnt out from that other place
January 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Welcome
I am hopefully moving to blue-sky fully soon. Still burnt out from that other place
I am hopefully moving to blue-sky fully soon. Still burnt out from that other place