Martin Drake
@dracusm.bsky.social
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This is where we are. Read this joint statement by France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Denmark on Greenland:
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
This is where we are. Read this joint statement by France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Denmark on Greenland:
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
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"Brexit has caused a lot of damage to our growth and public finances.
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"Brexit has caused a lot of damage to our growth and public finances.
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
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🚨 Today Al Pinkerton will introduce a 10-minute bill that calls for a UK-EU customs union.
It's time for Labour MP's to back our bill and help turbocharge our economy.
It's time for Labour MP's to back our bill and help turbocharge our economy.
December 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🚨 Today Al Pinkerton will introduce a 10-minute bill that calls for a UK-EU customs union.
It's time for Labour MP's to back our bill and help turbocharge our economy.
It's time for Labour MP's to back our bill and help turbocharge our economy.
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Lib Dems have won 50 of the 173 seats contested since the May 1st 2025 Local Elections.
See the map below to see where those 50 seats were won: 👇🏽
See the map below to see where those 50 seats were won: 👇🏽
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lib Dems have won 50 of the 173 seats contested since the May 1st 2025 Local Elections.
See the map below to see where those 50 seats were won: 👇🏽
See the map below to see where those 50 seats were won: 👇🏽
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The guy shot two random people with a gun, I don't think you can say he wasn't assimilating into our culture
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The guy shot two random people with a gun, I don't think you can say he wasn't assimilating into our culture
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What makes you think they wouldn’t? 😅
October 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
What makes you think they wouldn’t? 😅
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Elon Musk is stoking far-right extremism on our streets.
The Prime Minister should order a security assessment of the threat Musk poses to our democracy.
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
#PMQs
The Prime Minister should order a security assessment of the threat Musk poses to our democracy.
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
#PMQs
October 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Elon Musk is stoking far-right extremism on our streets.
The Prime Minister should order a security assessment of the threat Musk poses to our democracy.
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
#PMQs
The Prime Minister should order a security assessment of the threat Musk poses to our democracy.
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
#PMQs
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“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
- Theodore Roosevelt, 1918.
- Theodore Roosevelt, 1918.
September 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
- Theodore Roosevelt, 1918.
- Theodore Roosevelt, 1918.
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Kemi Badenoch with her new look Tory party...
September 16, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Kemi Badenoch with her new look Tory party...
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Nigel Farage: 100% faithful to Trump
September 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Nigel Farage: 100% faithful to Trump
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The UK should recognise the independent state of Palestine now and take the lead on securing a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
July 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The UK should recognise the independent state of Palestine now and take the lead on securing a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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BREAKING NEWS
In the last few minutes, Fair Game got notification that the Football Governance Bill is no longer a Bill. It is an Act.
It has just received Royal Ascent.
Well done to all who have worked so hard to get to this point.
In the last few minutes, Fair Game got notification that the Football Governance Bill is no longer a Bill. It is an Act.
It has just received Royal Ascent.
Well done to all who have worked so hard to get to this point.
July 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
BREAKING NEWS
In the last few minutes, Fair Game got notification that the Football Governance Bill is no longer a Bill. It is an Act.
It has just received Royal Ascent.
Well done to all who have worked so hard to get to this point.
In the last few minutes, Fair Game got notification that the Football Governance Bill is no longer a Bill. It is an Act.
It has just received Royal Ascent.
Well done to all who have worked so hard to get to this point.
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Today is the day... ⌛️
It's less than 3 hours until our 2025/26 fixtures are released!
#AFCW #AFCWWomen
It's less than 3 hours until our 2025/26 fixtures are released!
#AFCW #AFCWWomen
July 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Today is the day... ⌛️
It's less than 3 hours until our 2025/26 fixtures are released!
#AFCW #AFCWWomen
It's less than 3 hours until our 2025/26 fixtures are released!
#AFCW #AFCWWomen
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Historic moment tonight in the House of Lords. It is the final hurdle for the Football Governance Bill
www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/lords15july
www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/lords15july
Fair Game vows to keep check on incoming regulator — Fair Game
This is a landmark moment for the future of football. There is no doubt that this represents a huge step forward. But we cannot rest on our laurels. This is an opportunity that cannot be wasted.
www.fairgameuk.org
July 15, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Historic moment tonight in the House of Lords. It is the final hurdle for the Football Governance Bill
www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/lords15july
www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/lords15july
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Latest YouGov Westminster voting intention (13-14 July 2025) has the Lib Dems on 16% (+1)
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶
➡️ Ref: 28% (+2)
🔴 Lab: 22% (-2)
🟦 Con: 17% (+1)
🔶 Lib Dem: 16% (+1)
💚 Green: 12% (+1)
🟡 SNP: 3% (=)
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶
➡️ Ref: 28% (+2)
🔴 Lab: 22% (-2)
🟦 Con: 17% (+1)
🔶 Lib Dem: 16% (+1)
💚 Green: 12% (+1)
🟡 SNP: 3% (=)
July 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Latest YouGov Westminster voting intention (13-14 July 2025) has the Lib Dems on 16% (+1)
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶
➡️ Ref: 28% (+2)
🔴 Lab: 22% (-2)
🟦 Con: 17% (+1)
🔶 Lib Dem: 16% (+1)
💚 Green: 12% (+1)
🟡 SNP: 3% (=)
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶
➡️ Ref: 28% (+2)
🔴 Lab: 22% (-2)
🟦 Con: 17% (+1)
🔶 Lib Dem: 16% (+1)
💚 Green: 12% (+1)
🟡 SNP: 3% (=)
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July 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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The Lib Dems the only party with an increase in voting intentions amongst voters polled, at the expense of the Tories, in latest @findoutnow.bsky.social
🔶 Lib Dems 15% (+2) ⬆️
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶
🔶 Lib Dems 15% (+2) ⬆️
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 30% (=)
LAB: 22% (=)
CON: 16% (-2)
LDM: 15% (+2)
GRN: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 2 Jul.
Changes w/ 25 Jun.
RFM: 30% (=)
LAB: 22% (=)
CON: 16% (-2)
LDM: 15% (+2)
GRN: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 2 Jul.
Changes w/ 25 Jun.
July 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The Lib Dems the only party with an increase in voting intentions amongst voters polled, at the expense of the Tories, in latest @findoutnow.bsky.social
🔶 Lib Dems 15% (+2) ⬆️
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶
🔶 Lib Dems 15% (+2) ⬆️
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶
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3:20 of pure joy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mznK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mznK...
The Longest (and best) Day
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
www.youtube.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
3:20 of pure joy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mznK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mznK...
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Our defense. Up the dons. Literally. @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Our defense. Up the dons. Literally. @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social
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The Lib Dem leader wants to rewrite British politics – not with the language of crisis, but that of care. In a Westminster hooked on “tough choices” and resistant to compassion in policy, he offers something rare – moral clarity rooted in lived experience.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on Ed Davey’s mission: build politics around care. If not, cruelty will define it | Editorial
Editorial: Personal experience shapes the Liberal Democrat leader’s agenda, offering a humane alternative and exposing a state oblivious to quiet sacrifice
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The Lib Dem leader wants to rewrite British politics – not with the language of crisis, but that of care. In a Westminster hooked on “tough choices” and resistant to compassion in policy, he offers something rare – moral clarity rooted in lived experience.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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May 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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🚨 ‘LIB DEMS POLL ABOVE THE TORIES’
Weekly YouGov voting intention poll for The Times/Sky News shows Tories drop below the Lib Dems to *fourth* place - first time since 2019
➡️ RefUK 29%(+1)
🔴 LAB 22%(-1)
🔶 LDEM 17%(+1)
🟦 CON 16%(-2)
💚 GRN 10%(+1)
Weekly YouGov voting intention poll for The Times/Sky News shows Tories drop below the Lib Dems to *fourth* place - first time since 2019
➡️ RefUK 29%(+1)
🔴 LAB 22%(-1)
🔶 LDEM 17%(+1)
🟦 CON 16%(-2)
💚 GRN 10%(+1)
May 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🚨 ‘LIB DEMS POLL ABOVE THE TORIES’
Weekly YouGov voting intention poll for The Times/Sky News shows Tories drop below the Lib Dems to *fourth* place - first time since 2019
➡️ RefUK 29%(+1)
🔴 LAB 22%(-1)
🔶 LDEM 17%(+1)
🟦 CON 16%(-2)
💚 GRN 10%(+1)
Weekly YouGov voting intention poll for The Times/Sky News shows Tories drop below the Lib Dems to *fourth* place - first time since 2019
➡️ RefUK 29%(+1)
🔴 LAB 22%(-1)
🔶 LDEM 17%(+1)
🟦 CON 16%(-2)
💚 GRN 10%(+1)
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Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
We're going to Wembley
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
We're going to Wembley
Que sera, sera
May 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
We're going to Wembley
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
We're going to Wembley
Que sera, sera