Andrew Brown
@drewknew.bsky.social
Lib Dem🔶Councillor, Bristol City Council, Chair Economy & Skills and Harbour Committees. Other interests: reading, F1, NFL, and reality TV of the Bake Off/Thrown Down Genre
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We've had an excellent morning at Kickstart, with training including on community campaigning and writing direct mail, and panel discussions explaining how we've been beating Reform across the country!
November 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We've had an excellent morning at Kickstart, with training including on community campaigning and writing direct mail, and panel discussions explaining how we've been beating Reform across the country!
Happy birthday to me: Scotland have made it to the World Cup...
...hopefully this time we'll not come home too soon.
youtu.be/2T68AXsUAEI?...
...hopefully this time we'll not come home too soon.
youtu.be/2T68AXsUAEI?...
Del Amitri - Don't Come Home Too Soon (Official Team Scotland Song World Cup '98)
YouTube video by DelAmitriVEVO
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November 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Happy birthday to me: Scotland have made it to the World Cup...
...hopefully this time we'll not come home too soon.
youtu.be/2T68AXsUAEI?...
...hopefully this time we'll not come home too soon.
youtu.be/2T68AXsUAEI?...
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@pruebray.bsky.social is very articulate in her rage and 100% right. The party needs to rethink.
I am so angry, I almost can’t type. By @pruebray.bsky.social www.libdemvoice.org/prue-bray-i-...
Prue Bray: I am so angry I almost can’t type
We are in the middle of elections for internal roles in the Federal party, and I am one of the candidates for President. Voting opens tomorrow. So, this morning, I sat down to write a piece about why ...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
@pruebray.bsky.social is very articulate in her rage and 100% right. The party needs to rethink.
Annoyingly this has gone awol on the party's website... hopefully can be rectified tout suite before ballots open.
One for my Lib Dem friends and followers - I'm standing for Federal Council in the internal elections - ballots due to land tomorrow.
Manifesto below, please consider a first/high preference
Manifesto below, please consider a first/high preference
October 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Annoyingly this has gone awol on the party's website... hopefully can be rectified tout suite before ballots open.
One for my Lib Dem friends and followers - I'm standing for Federal Council in the internal elections - ballots due to land tomorrow.
Manifesto below, please consider a first/high preference
Manifesto below, please consider a first/high preference
October 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
One for my Lib Dem friends and followers - I'm standing for Federal Council in the internal elections - ballots due to land tomorrow.
Manifesto below, please consider a first/high preference
Manifesto below, please consider a first/high preference
The speed with which Farage has moved from stoking up animus towards asylum seekers to targeting already settled migrants is staggering.
To be clear, this was always the next step in this front in his culture war, but we've arrived here much quicker than anticipated...
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To be clear, this was always the next step in this front in his culture war, but we've arrived here much quicker than anticipated...
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Reform are now coming after people with permanent residency. It'll be citizens next. No one is safe from authoritarian governments.
September 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The speed with which Farage has moved from stoking up animus towards asylum seekers to targeting already settled migrants is staggering.
To be clear, this was always the next step in this front in his culture war, but we've arrived here much quicker than anticipated...
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To be clear, this was always the next step in this front in his culture war, but we've arrived here much quicker than anticipated...
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Been working through various Glasto sets over the past month - don't think they're available for much longer, so really pleased I opted to finally watch Kae Tempest's set tonight.
I saw him in 2019 at Bluedot, but the Glasto set was excellent -catchvit if you can.
I saw him in 2019 at Bluedot, but the Glasto set was excellent -catchvit if you can.
July 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Been working through various Glasto sets over the past month - don't think they're available for much longer, so really pleased I opted to finally watch Kae Tempest's set tonight.
I saw him in 2019 at Bluedot, but the Glasto set was excellent -catchvit if you can.
I saw him in 2019 at Bluedot, but the Glasto set was excellent -catchvit if you can.
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2000 years ago: the Romans would let an aqueduct destroy the Gardon Valley. We need clean water, but at what cost?
July 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
2000 years ago: the Romans would let an aqueduct destroy the Gardon Valley. We need clean water, but at what cost?
The Salt Path is on my list of books to read - definitely will be reading it with a different lens now than I might otherwise have done.
July 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The Salt Path is on my list of books to read - definitely will be reading it with a different lens now than I might otherwise have done.
Proud that Bristol City Council is not afraid to show its support for LGBTQ+ people in our city and beyond.
June 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Proud that Bristol City Council is not afraid to show its support for LGBTQ+ people in our city and beyond.
Great to see the phenomenal response to the #BringTurnerHome campaign - Bristolian generosity could see this picture of Hotwells saved for the city:
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bringturne...
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bringturne...
June 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Great to see the phenomenal response to the #BringTurnerHome campaign - Bristolian generosity could see this picture of Hotwells saved for the city:
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bringturne...
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bringturne...
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NC1 HAS PASSED!
Parliament has officially voted to decriminalise abortion.
This is an incredible step forward for women's rights in the UK.
Thank you to all 379 MPs that voted to improve women and girls rights in the UK!!
Parliament has officially voted to decriminalise abortion.
This is an incredible step forward for women's rights in the UK.
Thank you to all 379 MPs that voted to improve women and girls rights in the UK!!
June 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
NC1 HAS PASSED!
Parliament has officially voted to decriminalise abortion.
This is an incredible step forward for women's rights in the UK.
Thank you to all 379 MPs that voted to improve women and girls rights in the UK!!
Parliament has officially voted to decriminalise abortion.
This is an incredible step forward for women's rights in the UK.
Thank you to all 379 MPs that voted to improve women and girls rights in the UK!!
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"This week’s settlement must be a downpayment on a deliverable scheme"
Cllr @drewknew.bsky.social reflects on the Government's announcement of transport funding that left the West of England short-changed
Cllr @drewknew.bsky.social reflects on the Government's announcement of transport funding that left the West of England short-changed
June 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"This week’s settlement must be a downpayment on a deliverable scheme"
Cllr @drewknew.bsky.social reflects on the Government's announcement of transport funding that left the West of England short-changed
Cllr @drewknew.bsky.social reflects on the Government's announcement of transport funding that left the West of England short-changed
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Cllr Andrew Varney celebrates the Lib Dem win that is set to bring free schools meals to nearly 36,000 children in Bristol:
“Thanks to the efforts of hard-working Lib Dem MPs, children across the country are finally on track to receive the meals they need to succeed in school"
“Thanks to the efforts of hard-working Lib Dem MPs, children across the country are finally on track to receive the meals they need to succeed in school"
June 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Cllr Andrew Varney celebrates the Lib Dem win that is set to bring free schools meals to nearly 36,000 children in Bristol:
“Thanks to the efforts of hard-working Lib Dem MPs, children across the country are finally on track to receive the meals they need to succeed in school"
“Thanks to the efforts of hard-working Lib Dem MPs, children across the country are finally on track to receive the meals they need to succeed in school"
A post for fellow Lib Dem Councillors:
I'm standing in the LGA Group elections, for the City Regions board.
Over the past four years I have held a number of roles across Bristol City Council which have given me a broad insight into the many general challenges facing...
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I'm standing in the LGA Group elections, for the City Regions board.
Over the past four years I have held a number of roles across Bristol City Council which have given me a broad insight into the many general challenges facing...
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May 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A post for fellow Lib Dem Councillors:
I'm standing in the LGA Group elections, for the City Regions board.
Over the past four years I have held a number of roles across Bristol City Council which have given me a broad insight into the many general challenges facing...
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I'm standing in the LGA Group elections, for the City Regions board.
Over the past four years I have held a number of roles across Bristol City Council which have given me a broad insight into the many general challenges facing...
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It’s time to end the “postcode lottery” when it comes to #HIV testing, treatment, care and support.
Today’s #HIVOutcomes report by @nat.org.uk clearly shows that more and sustained funding for the HIV voluntary sector is sorely needed.
Today’s #HIVOutcomes report by @nat.org.uk clearly shows that more and sustained funding for the HIV voluntary sector is sorely needed.
May 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
It’s time to end the “postcode lottery” when it comes to #HIV testing, treatment, care and support.
Today’s #HIVOutcomes report by @nat.org.uk clearly shows that more and sustained funding for the HIV voluntary sector is sorely needed.
Today’s #HIVOutcomes report by @nat.org.uk clearly shows that more and sustained funding for the HIV voluntary sector is sorely needed.
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It's been a wretched week for anyone perceived to be other.
After all the cruel, scaremongering statements against migrants this week, it's lovely to join people in London tonight to talk about migration and belonging - that's what I want all Londoners to feel, born here or not
After all the cruel, scaremongering statements against migrants this week, it's lovely to join people in London tonight to talk about migration and belonging - that's what I want all Londoners to feel, born here or not
May 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It's been a wretched week for anyone perceived to be other.
After all the cruel, scaremongering statements against migrants this week, it's lovely to join people in London tonight to talk about migration and belonging - that's what I want all Londoners to feel, born here or not
After all the cruel, scaremongering statements against migrants this week, it's lovely to join people in London tonight to talk about migration and belonging - that's what I want all Londoners to feel, born here or not
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I fear that Labour is falling into the same trap that the Tories did – leaning on hostile rhetoric around immigration and damaging our public services and our economy in the process.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Keir Starmer promises migration drop as he unveils plans for 'tighter' visa rules
Plans to ban the recruitment of care workers from overseas are among efforts to curb near record net migration.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I fear that Labour is falling into the same trap that the Tories did – leaning on hostile rhetoric around immigration and damaging our public services and our economy in the process.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Thank you, Oli Henman, our candidate for WECA mayor, for spending the morning in Brislington, delivering newsletters & speaking with local residents. The race to be the next mayor is very close, so every vote counts. If you’re tired of years of Tory & Labour failure, vote for real change. #oli4weca
April 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Thank you, Oli Henman, our candidate for WECA mayor, for spending the morning in Brislington, delivering newsletters & speaking with local residents. The race to be the next mayor is very close, so every vote counts. If you’re tired of years of Tory & Labour failure, vote for real change. #oli4weca
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Today I pressed the Prime Minister to rule out cuts to disability benefits for those who simply cannot work. Worryingly, he chose not to answer.
Disabled people and those who care for them deserve our support and they deserve clarity from this government.
Disabled people and those who care for them deserve our support and they deserve clarity from this government.
Kier Starmer to REFUSES to rule out cuts to disability benefits for those who can't work | PMQs
Ed Davey pressed the Prime Minister to rule out cuts to disability benefits for those who simply cannot work. Worryingly, he chose not to answer. Disabled pe...
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March 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Today I pressed the Prime Minister to rule out cuts to disability benefits for those who simply cannot work. Worryingly, he chose not to answer.
Disabled people and those who care for them deserve our support and they deserve clarity from this government.
Disabled people and those who care for them deserve our support and they deserve clarity from this government.
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"Young carers are thrust into caring at formative times of their lives, taking on added responsibility, at a time when they should be learning, growing and finding their way in the world."
- @drewknew.bsky.social moving our motion marking #YoungCarersActionDay
- @drewknew.bsky.social moving our motion marking #YoungCarersActionDay
March 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"Young carers are thrust into caring at formative times of their lives, taking on added responsibility, at a time when they should be learning, growing and finding their way in the world."
- @drewknew.bsky.social moving our motion marking #YoungCarersActionDay
- @drewknew.bsky.social moving our motion marking #YoungCarersActionDay
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Championing Young Carers! We're so pleased that Bristol City Council passed our motion marking #YoungCarersActionDay and calling for the council to sign up to the #YoungCarersCovenant 🥳👩👧👦📜⬇️
www.bristollibdems.org/news/article...
www.bristollibdems.org/news/article...
Liberal Democrats pass motion championing young carers
To mark Young Carers Action Day 2025, Bristol’s Liberal Democrat Councillors passed a motion calling for the council to sign up to the Young Carers Covenant.
www.bristollibdems.org
March 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Championing Young Carers! We're so pleased that Bristol City Council passed our motion marking #YoungCarersActionDay and calling for the council to sign up to the #YoungCarersCovenant 🥳👩👧👦📜⬇️
www.bristollibdems.org/news/article...
www.bristollibdems.org/news/article...
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Bristol's draft budget for the forthcoming year has just been published! Read our Lib Dem Councillors' initial reaction to this landmark budget 💷📊🔶️👇
www.bristollibdems.org/news/article...
www.bristollibdems.org/news/article...
Liberal Democrats Welcome City’s Draft Budget Proposals
The publication of Bristol City Council’s draft budget is welcomed by Bristol’s Liberal Democrat Councillors.
www.bristollibdems.org
January 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Bristol's draft budget for the forthcoming year has just been published! Read our Lib Dem Councillors' initial reaction to this landmark budget 💷📊🔶️👇
www.bristollibdems.org/news/article...
www.bristollibdems.org/news/article...
#FirstWorldProblems Forgot to save Nectar Offers to account prior to doing the messages so missed out on extra points :-(
January 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#FirstWorldProblems Forgot to save Nectar Offers to account prior to doing the messages so missed out on extra points :-(
First dilemma of 2025 - next Traitors episode on iPlayer or Uncloaked on BBC2...
January 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
First dilemma of 2025 - next Traitors episode on iPlayer or Uncloaked on BBC2...