Diane Chapman
@diane-c.bsky.social
Lib Dem Councillor, Rothwell, Leeds
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Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
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My message to Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget: Don’t just blame the Brexit damage, fix it.
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My message to Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget: Don’t just blame the Brexit damage, fix it.
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
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It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage gets an easy ride from the media. They give him as much airtime as he wants but never hold him to account for the damage he’s done.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage gets an easy ride from the media. They give him as much airtime as he wants but never hold him to account for the damage he’s done.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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We will stand strong where others back down. We will not pander to Reform.
We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.
If you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.
We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.
If you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.
October 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We will stand strong where others back down. We will not pander to Reform.
We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.
If you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.
We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.
If you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.
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🚨 RIGHT NOW opposite Labour Party HQ in London.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
July 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🚨 RIGHT NOW opposite Labour Party HQ in London.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
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What is happening in Gaza is a genocide. And the President of the United States is doing nothing to stop it.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
September 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
What is happening in Gaza is a genocide. And the President of the United States is doing nothing to stop it.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
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I want Keir Starmer to lead - to call out racism, not mutter about bunting.
To offer real refugee policy, not parrot Farage.
To show Britain is better than this.
Instead we’re cowering. We must do better. They must do better.
To offer real refugee policy, not parrot Farage.
To show Britain is better than this.
Instead we’re cowering. We must do better. They must do better.
Enough Platitudes: Starmer Must Confront Racism With Courage, Not Flags
The Far-Right is. Emboldened, Lies Go Unchallenged and Labour Looks Like Deer in Headlights. It's Past Time For Real Leadership
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I want Keir Starmer to lead - to call out racism, not mutter about bunting.
To offer real refugee policy, not parrot Farage.
To show Britain is better than this.
Instead we’re cowering. We must do better. They must do better.
To offer real refugee policy, not parrot Farage.
To show Britain is better than this.
Instead we’re cowering. We must do better. They must do better.
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@samcoatessky.bsky.social hi Sam, this morning you stated “…the main opposition parties, the Cons and Reform UK…”
Unless I missed 67 Parliamentary by-elections since July, the Lib Dems are very much the main opposition party with the Cons, not Reform.
Do we have to keep doing this?
Unless I missed 67 Parliamentary by-elections since July, the Lib Dems are very much the main opposition party with the Cons, not Reform.
Do we have to keep doing this?
September 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
@samcoatessky.bsky.social hi Sam, this morning you stated “…the main opposition parties, the Cons and Reform UK…”
Unless I missed 67 Parliamentary by-elections since July, the Lib Dems are very much the main opposition party with the Cons, not Reform.
Do we have to keep doing this?
Unless I missed 67 Parliamentary by-elections since July, the Lib Dems are very much the main opposition party with the Cons, not Reform.
Do we have to keep doing this?
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No, the ECHR isn't the EU.
No, it's not a "criminal's charter."
No, it's not optional.
Yes, I skipped out on Below Deck Down Under to write an explainer.
(Also, it’s probably too long)
No, it's not a "criminal's charter."
No, it's not optional.
Yes, I skipped out on Below Deck Down Under to write an explainer.
(Also, it’s probably too long)
Leaving the ECHR Won't "Take Back Control" - It Will Hand Your Rights to Politicians
They Myths are Seductive, The Reality is Very Different - Without the ECHR Your Freedoms Rest On Whichever Home Secretary Wakes Up Grumpy
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
No, the ECHR isn't the EU.
No, it's not a "criminal's charter."
No, it's not optional.
Yes, I skipped out on Below Deck Down Under to write an explainer.
(Also, it’s probably too long)
No, it's not a "criminal's charter."
No, it's not optional.
Yes, I skipped out on Below Deck Down Under to write an explainer.
(Also, it’s probably too long)
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Hundreds of charities have written to all party leaders urging us to take a strong stand against racism and hatred.
I strongly agree – here’s my reply👇
I strongly agree – here’s my reply👇
August 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Hundreds of charities have written to all party leaders urging us to take a strong stand against racism and hatred.
I strongly agree – here’s my reply👇
I strongly agree – here’s my reply👇
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"Senior Lib Dems are 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 pissed off - they feel the media are so desperate to prove they’re not ignoring Farage that they’re ignoring everyone else.
Why does it appear the biggest third party in decades is being overlooked compared to Reform?
Why does it appear the biggest third party in decades is being overlooked compared to Reform?
August 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"Senior Lib Dems are 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 pissed off - they feel the media are so desperate to prove they’re not ignoring Farage that they’re ignoring everyone else.
Why does it appear the biggest third party in decades is being overlooked compared to Reform?
Why does it appear the biggest third party in decades is being overlooked compared to Reform?
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A letter to the New Statesman.
July 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A letter to the New Statesman.
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Nigel Farage and his Reform MPs just voted to let foreign governments buy up our British newspapers.
I guess it’s hardly a surprise since these fake patriots outsource all their policies to Trump’s White House and Putin’s Kremlin.
I guess it’s hardly a surprise since these fake patriots outsource all their policies to Trump’s White House and Putin’s Kremlin.
July 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Nigel Farage and his Reform MPs just voted to let foreign governments buy up our British newspapers.
I guess it’s hardly a surprise since these fake patriots outsource all their policies to Trump’s White House and Putin’s Kremlin.
I guess it’s hardly a surprise since these fake patriots outsource all their policies to Trump’s White House and Putin’s Kremlin.
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youtu.be/pvT3aQjLxdE
Here's a 🎶 twist on Coldplay's thumping #VivaLaVida we're calling "Puppets on a Kremlin String?"
It reflects on the grotesque media spectacle hosted by #Trump & #Vance yesterday at the White House. In solidarity with Zelensky & Ukraine.
#SlavaUkraini
#Dontabandonthem
Here's a 🎶 twist on Coldplay's thumping #VivaLaVida we're calling "Puppets on a Kremlin String?"
It reflects on the grotesque media spectacle hosted by #Trump & #Vance yesterday at the White House. In solidarity with Zelensky & Ukraine.
#SlavaUkraini
#Dontabandonthem
"Puppets on a Kremlin String?" - Marsh Family adaptation of Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" on Trump/Vance
YouTube video by Marsh Family
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March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
youtu.be/pvT3aQjLxdE
Here's a 🎶 twist on Coldplay's thumping #VivaLaVida we're calling "Puppets on a Kremlin String?"
It reflects on the grotesque media spectacle hosted by #Trump & #Vance yesterday at the White House. In solidarity with Zelensky & Ukraine.
#SlavaUkraini
#Dontabandonthem
Here's a 🎶 twist on Coldplay's thumping #VivaLaVida we're calling "Puppets on a Kremlin String?"
It reflects on the grotesque media spectacle hosted by #Trump & #Vance yesterday at the White House. In solidarity with Zelensky & Ukraine.
#SlavaUkraini
#Dontabandonthem
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Here are a few colourful thoughts on AI in music (& other areas) - a crack at updating the Buggles’ magnificent “Video Killed the Radio Star”
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
"New AI's Filling Us with Alarm" - Marsh Family version of The Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star"
YouTube video by Marsh Family
https://youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
February 9, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Here are a few colourful thoughts on AI in music (& other areas) - a crack at updating the Buggles’ magnificent “Video Killed the Radio Star”
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
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The people of Europe stand with Ukraine against the threat of a false peace as much as brutal war. Because of our shared history. Because of our shared future. Because it is just. Because it is necessary. And because they deserve nothing less. Don't abandon them. #SlavaUkraini
youtu.be/u8GftJEa4_8
youtu.be/u8GftJEa4_8
"Don't Abandon Them" - Marsh Family adaptation of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" about Ukraine
YouTube video by Marsh Family
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February 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The people of Europe stand with Ukraine against the threat of a false peace as much as brutal war. Because of our shared history. Because of our shared future. Because it is just. Because it is necessary. And because they deserve nothing less. Don't abandon them. #SlavaUkraini
youtu.be/u8GftJEa4_8
youtu.be/u8GftJEa4_8
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Great to be in Featherstone this morning, supporting our fantastic Lib Dem candidate Chris Howden👏
The Lib Dems are the only party to have gained seats from Labour at Wakefield Council since 2021🗳️
If you can deliver or donate, just drop me a message. We can beat Labour with your help🥀
The Lib Dems are the only party to have gained seats from Labour at Wakefield Council since 2021🗳️
If you can deliver or donate, just drop me a message. We can beat Labour with your help🥀
November 17, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Great to be in Featherstone this morning, supporting our fantastic Lib Dem candidate Chris Howden👏
The Lib Dems are the only party to have gained seats from Labour at Wakefield Council since 2021🗳️
If you can deliver or donate, just drop me a message. We can beat Labour with your help🥀
The Lib Dems are the only party to have gained seats from Labour at Wakefield Council since 2021🗳️
If you can deliver or donate, just drop me a message. We can beat Labour with your help🥀