Dean Wilkinson🔶
@deancheviotview.bsky.social
North Northumberland Lib Dem Exec. Francophile. Pro EU & PR. Expect politics, wildlife, rewilding, music.
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As always, @chrisgrey.bsky.social explains much better than I could why Labour's latest Home Office anti-immigration policy is "dismal", immoral & just plain "stupid".
Everything about the current 'debate' around this is dismal, not just morally but because it is so stupid. For example:
It conflates asylum-seeking and illegal immigration (and sometimes with migration generally)
It shows no understanding of why there is AS
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/3
It conflates asylum-seeking and illegal immigration (and sometimes with migration generally)
It shows no understanding of why there is AS
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/3
Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
As always, @chrisgrey.bsky.social explains much better than I could why Labour's latest Home Office anti-immigration policy is "dismal", immoral & just plain "stupid".
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Everything about the current 'debate' around this is dismal, not just morally but because it is so stupid. For example:
It conflates asylum-seeking and illegal immigration (and sometimes with migration generally)
It shows no understanding of why there is AS
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/3
It conflates asylum-seeking and illegal immigration (and sometimes with migration generally)
It shows no understanding of why there is AS
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/3
Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Everything about the current 'debate' around this is dismal, not just morally but because it is so stupid. For example:
It conflates asylum-seeking and illegal immigration (and sometimes with migration generally)
It shows no understanding of why there is AS
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/3
It conflates asylum-seeking and illegal immigration (and sometimes with migration generally)
It shows no understanding of why there is AS
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/3
She also did this from 3rd place, (worth noting for 28/29), and would go on in 2024 to add an extra 10,000 to that majority.
#OTD 2021: Helen Morgan wins the North Shropshire by-election for the Liberal Democrats. She won a majority of 5,925 on a swing of 34.2%, the 8th largest swing in UK by-election history. She was also the first non-Conservative elected for the constituency since 1904.
November 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
She also did this from 3rd place, (worth noting for 28/29), and would go on in 2024 to add an extra 10,000 to that majority.
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#OTD 2021: Helen Morgan wins the North Shropshire by-election for the Liberal Democrats. She won a majority of 5,925 on a swing of 34.2%, the 8th largest swing in UK by-election history. She was also the first non-Conservative elected for the constituency since 1904.
November 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
#OTD 2021: Helen Morgan wins the North Shropshire by-election for the Liberal Democrats. She won a majority of 5,925 on a swing of 34.2%, the 8th largest swing in UK by-election history. She was also the first non-Conservative elected for the constituency since 1904.
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Hello,
Here is the new Blue Sky account for the East Staffs Liberal Democrats, comprising the three constituencies of Lichfield, Tamworth, and Burton and Uttoxeter.
Here is the new Blue Sky account for the East Staffs Liberal Democrats, comprising the three constituencies of Lichfield, Tamworth, and Burton and Uttoxeter.
November 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Hello,
Here is the new Blue Sky account for the East Staffs Liberal Democrats, comprising the three constituencies of Lichfield, Tamworth, and Burton and Uttoxeter.
Here is the new Blue Sky account for the East Staffs Liberal Democrats, comprising the three constituencies of Lichfield, Tamworth, and Burton and Uttoxeter.
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If you tell refugees that they will never be able to put down roots, how the hell do you expect them to integrate?
This is as bad as anything proposed by Reform.
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
If you tell refugees that they will never be able to put down roots, how the hell do you expect them to integrate?
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"It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks our institutions, our media, and the pockets of millions.”
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks our institutions, our media, and the pockets of millions.”
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
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Liberal Democrat MPs have today tabled a motion in Parliament to remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Liberal Democrat MPs have today tabled a motion in Parliament to remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
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Labour MPs should join the Lib Dems... “It’s economically and culturally illiterate,” one said. “Are we really going to take the wedding rings of victims of trafficking, tell Ukrainians they can never put down roots?”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
No 10 tells Labour MPs it expects support for tough new asylum policies
Some backbenchers already opposing planned immigration crackdown seen as ‘economically and culturally illiterate’
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Labour MPs should join the Lib Dems... “It’s economically and culturally illiterate,” one said. “Are we really going to take the wedding rings of victims of trafficking, tell Ukrainians they can never put down roots?”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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If we accept someone is a genuine refugee and they build a life here, perhaps have children born here, what is the advantage to us of expelling them once we’ve persuaded ourselves that their country of origin is safe?
November 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
If we accept someone is a genuine refugee and they build a life here, perhaps have children born here, what is the advantage to us of expelling them once we’ve persuaded ourselves that their country of origin is safe?
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New Lib Dem President Josh Babarinde aims to be 'last line of defence against Reform'
He said he will "campaign hard" to offer "solutions of hope and optimism that bring our communities together rather than tear them apart."
We’ve got to be a megaphone for our values.”
www.itv.com/news/meridia...
He said he will "campaign hard" to offer "solutions of hope and optimism that bring our communities together rather than tear them apart."
We’ve got to be a megaphone for our values.”
www.itv.com/news/meridia...
November 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
New Lib Dem President Josh Babarinde aims to be 'last line of defence against Reform'
He said he will "campaign hard" to offer "solutions of hope and optimism that bring our communities together rather than tear them apart."
We’ve got to be a megaphone for our values.”
www.itv.com/news/meridia...
He said he will "campaign hard" to offer "solutions of hope and optimism that bring our communities together rather than tear them apart."
We’ve got to be a megaphone for our values.”
www.itv.com/news/meridia...
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#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
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#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
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Worcestershire man faces 21 charges in relation to possessing & trading wild Peregrines
A 57-year old man appeared at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on 11 November 2025 accused of 21 offences relating to the keeping and trading of wild Peregrines, alleged to have taken place betwe…
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November 15, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
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#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/15/w...
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Nostalgia is remembering the endless summer of 1976 but completely forgetting travelling in cars with vinyl seats and no air conditioning.
November 15, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Nostalgia is remembering the endless summer of 1976 but completely forgetting travelling in cars with vinyl seats and no air conditioning.
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The earlier flood alert issued by the Environment Agency has been updated to a flood warning. A flood warning means that flooding is expected; you should act now if you're in an affected area around the River Frome. Areas most at risk include St John’s Way in Chipping Sodbury.
November 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The earlier flood alert issued by the Environment Agency has been updated to a flood warning. A flood warning means that flooding is expected; you should act now if you're in an affected area around the River Frome. Areas most at risk include St John’s Way in Chipping Sodbury.
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Nothing to see here, just a GB News presenter suggesting the BBC bung Donald Trump a few million of license fee payers' money.
November 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Nothing to see here, just a GB News presenter suggesting the BBC bung Donald Trump a few million of license fee payers' money.
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Liverpool. June 4, 2025. 📸: Rob DeMartin
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Liverpool. June 4, 2025. 📸: Rob DeMartin
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I’m absolutely delighted to have been offered the role of Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk. I’m looking forward to supporting @libdemdaisy.bsky.social and the rest of the team, as we continue to build on the LibDem record of responsible, ambitious economic policy.
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I’m absolutely delighted to have been offered the role of Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk. I’m looking forward to supporting @libdemdaisy.bsky.social and the rest of the team, as we continue to build on the LibDem record of responsible, ambitious economic policy.
Excellent.👇
Liberal Democrat MPs have today tabled a motion in Parliament to remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Excellent.👇
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The BBC isn’t perfect but it belongs to all of us and plays a key role holding the powerful to account.
The Liberal Democrats will keep defending the BBC against those who want to destroy it, both from the inside and outside.
The Liberal Democrats will keep defending the BBC against those who want to destroy it, both from the inside and outside.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The BBC isn’t perfect but it belongs to all of us and plays a key role holding the powerful to account.
The Liberal Democrats will keep defending the BBC against those who want to destroy it, both from the inside and outside.
The Liberal Democrats will keep defending the BBC against those who want to destroy it, both from the inside and outside.
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Lib Dem Leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk:
"A great British institution is under attack from a foreign government. President Trump is trying to destroy our BBC... Trump has undermined press freedom in America. Now he's trying to do the same here, disgracefully egged on by the leader of Reform."
"A great British institution is under attack from a foreign government. President Trump is trying to destroy our BBC... Trump has undermined press freedom in America. Now he's trying to do the same here, disgracefully egged on by the leader of Reform."
November 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Lib Dem Leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk:
"A great British institution is under attack from a foreign government. President Trump is trying to destroy our BBC... Trump has undermined press freedom in America. Now he's trying to do the same here, disgracefully egged on by the leader of Reform."
"A great British institution is under attack from a foreign government. President Trump is trying to destroy our BBC... Trump has undermined press freedom in America. Now he's trying to do the same here, disgracefully egged on by the leader of Reform."
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"Robbie Gibb should have no role in appointing the next Director General, and given the Royal Charter gives the government the power to remove him will the Prime Minister sack him now?" asks Ed Davey.
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
November 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"Robbie Gibb should have no role in appointing the next Director General, and given the Royal Charter gives the government the power to remove him will the Prime Minister sack him now?" asks Ed Davey.
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
Starmer says he won't interfere in running the BBC
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Ed Davey is Starmer's conscience.
Lib Dem Leader @eddavey.libdems.org.uk:
"A great British institution is under attack from a foreign government. President Trump is trying to destroy our BBC... Trump has undermined press freedom in America. Now he's trying to do the same here, disgracefully egged on by the leader of Reform."
"A great British institution is under attack from a foreign government. President Trump is trying to destroy our BBC... Trump has undermined press freedom in America. Now he's trying to do the same here, disgracefully egged on by the leader of Reform."
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Ed Davey is Starmer's conscience.
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The impacts of avian influenza are profound and far reaching. Hopefully 🇮🇸 Gyrfalcons will recover in time but this is near catastrophic #RaptorResearch 🌎 🪶
Avian flu taking a severe toll on Iceland’s falcon population
icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/20...
Avian flu taking a severe toll on Iceland’s falcon population
icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/20...
Avian flu taking a severe toll on Iceland’s falcon population
The Icelandic gyrfalcon population has been hit hard by the ongoing wave of avian influenza in recent years. Once numbering around 2,000 birds, the population has now collapsed to roughly 500 individu...
icelandmonitor.mbl.is
November 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The impacts of avian influenza are profound and far reaching. Hopefully 🇮🇸 Gyrfalcons will recover in time but this is near catastrophic #RaptorResearch 🌎 🪶
Avian flu taking a severe toll on Iceland’s falcon population
icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/20...
Avian flu taking a severe toll on Iceland’s falcon population
icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/20...
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💰 To fund this, we're calling for a windfall tax on big banks, which would raise twice as much as the policies would cost.
🍺 This two-pronged approach would revitalise our high streets, give hard-working people a much-needed boost, and save the 'Friday night treat', a much-loved British tradition.
🍺 This two-pronged approach would revitalise our high streets, give hard-working people a much-needed boost, and save the 'Friday night treat', a much-loved British tradition.
November 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
💰 To fund this, we're calling for a windfall tax on big banks, which would raise twice as much as the policies would cost.
🍺 This two-pronged approach would revitalise our high streets, give hard-working people a much-needed boost, and save the 'Friday night treat', a much-loved British tradition.
🍺 This two-pronged approach would revitalise our high streets, give hard-working people a much-needed boost, and save the 'Friday night treat', a much-loved British tradition.
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Daisy Cooper, "If we're going to have an honest conversation about tax, let's also have an honest conversation about growth"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Daisy Cooper, "If we're going to have an honest conversation about tax, let's also have an honest conversation about growth"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"
"Brexit has been a disaster for this country"
"Brexit has wrapped up small businesses in red tape"
"For growth.. A UK-EU Customs Union"