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Edinburgh Uni Liberal Association 🔶
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Society for Lib Dem members and supporters at the University of Edinburgh.

Promoted by EULA on behalf of Young Liberals, 66 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AU.
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Thank you @cajardinemp.bsky.social for a very interesting discussion about how to stand up to Trump and stop Farage!
December 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Monochrome image of Donald Trump on a black background Above him the text "Standing Up to Trump" Below him the text "A talk by Christine Jardine MP Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West Davidson Lecture Theatre, Lister Centre 8pm, Thursday 4th December" In the bottom left: the EULA logo and the text "hosted by Edinburgh University Liberal Association" In the bottom right: the YL logo and the text "Promoted by EULA on behalf of Young Liberals, 66 Buckingham Gate SW1E 6AU"
November 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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A joint statement from YL and our branches regarding the Online Safety Bill.
Young liberals' concerns over the online safety bill It was never about protecting the young for Labour. With the convenient excuse of online safety, this government has restricted access to: footage from protests across the UK footage from Gaza, Ukraine and many more zones of atrocity support forums for sexual assault victims and LGBT+ activism Discord, Reddit, Wikipedia and many more sites of social discussion All in under 24 hours OfCom's unchecked power to dictate what is "harmful" risks silencing dissent and chilling open discourse, particularly for those who dare to challenge the status quo. We are concerned that this is an effort to gain control over what we say, what we see, and how we think, given that this government has repeatedly shown a lack of respect for freedom of speech, expression, and protest. Who will stop them if they come for encryption and VPNs? Who will protect our sensitive data in the hands of private companies? Therefore, we, the Young Liberals, strongly encourage our federal party to speak against this draconian attack on free speech and society under the guise of online safety. For freedom, Young Liberals UK Bristol Young Liberals Oxford Students Liberal Association Cambridge University Liberal Association Edinburgh University Liberal Association Highland Young Liberal Democrats University of Warwick Liberal Democrats London Young Liberals King's College London Liberal Democrats Berkshire Young Liberals Lancaster University Liberal Democrats Ealing Young Liberals University of York Liberal Democrats Durham University Liberal Democrats
July 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Welcome to Bluesky, @edinuniliberals.bsky.social and congratulations on your re-formation! www.edinburghlibdems.org/news/article...
Edinburgh University Liberal Association
The Edinburgh University Liberal Association, re-founded this year, has had its first AGM.
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June 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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“In the face of right-populism, LibDems are not running away from the battle for equal rights for all”

We are pleased to see Cllr Dylan Tippetts who resigned from Labour last week over their stance on trans rights, joined the Liberal Democrats

Welcome on board Dylan 🧡🏳️‍⚧️
May 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Our new President, @artie-k.bsky.social, will be representing us!
edinuniliberals.bsky.social Edinburgh Uni Liberal Association 🔶 @edinuniliberals.bsky.social · Apr 17
We will be taking part in a Question Time style debate with representatives from the other UoE political societies!
4pm-6pm, 1 May
Buy tickets and submit questions at www.eventbrite.com/e/backbench-...
(UoE students only please!)
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April 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Come to the Cheviot Room for a talk with Pauline Flannery on her work as a councillor, with a particular focus on her work with student housing.
April 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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I am increasingly disappointed that the concerns of the #LGBTQ+ community over what the Supreme Court judgement means for them are not yet being addressed. I have written to the Government asking them to make clear how trans and non binary rights will be protected.
April 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Saturday 19th April 1pm Foot of the Mound - Resist transphobia! Resist erasure! Resist the UK Supreme Court ruling!

We will gather at 1pm at the Foot of the Mound - in front of the National Gallery. We will rally with speeches for 30 minutes, and then march to the UK Government building.
text: 1pm Sat 19th April, Foot of the Mound. We refuse to be erased" image: a raised fist inside a transgender sign in pink and blue, smashing gray chains
April 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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We will be taking part in a Question Time style debate with representatives from the other UoE political societies!
4pm-6pm, 1 May
Buy tickets and submit questions at www.eventbrite.com/e/backbench-...
(UoE students only please!)
Question Time Panel Backbench Podcast logo
April 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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See you all there!
Edinburgh Uni Liberal Association AGM 6pm, April 22nd, Chaplaincy Auditorium, off Bristo Square We are looking for more committee members! You must be a EULA member to vote in the AGM. Join at the link in our bio!
April 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Statement from us on today's ruling:

"As LGBT+ Liberal Democrats... we don't think Britain is the sort of country where people should have to show their 'papers, please' in order to use the loo. ...we do not support efforts to legislate in ignorance to enforce conformity."

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LGBT+ LIB DEMS STATEMENT On the Supreme Court ruling, 16/04/25 Like many, we are disappointed and deeply concerned by today’s Supreme Court judgement, which marks a significant and troubling shift away from decades of settled legal precedent. By redefining sex in law as “biological” — a term with no clear legal or scientific consensus, and one that does not reflect the lived realities of many people, the ruling introduces confusion and instability into our legal system, which has treated “sex” and “gender” as interchangeable for decades. We are concerned that this creates an unsatisfactory ambiguity around how people with various endocrine and intersex conditions should be treated, how Gender Recognition Certificates can be obtained and given their intended force in law, and many other areas. This ruling undermines established protections for trans+ people. Attempts to define sex biologically risk rolling back hard-won rights for all women, not just trans+ women, which is why Liberal Democrats oppose them. However, nothing in this judgement means that trans+ women can or should be regularly excluded from women's services and spaces. The law still says that trans+ people should not be excluded without a proportionate and legitimate reason. (Continues - ) (- continues) As LGBT+ Liberal Democrats, we will not stand by in silence. We don't think Britain is the sort of country where people should have to show their 'papers, please' in order to use the loo. The fight for trans+ equality continues, and we will never stop standing up for our trans+, non-binary and gender non-conforming communities, and all communities under our wonderfully diverse LGBTQ+ umbrella. We are proud to be in the most progressive party across Great Britain for LGBT+ rights. Lib Dems seek to uplift individuals and their communities, and help them to be the best they can be, free to be who they are. We believe people when they show us who they are. We celebrate diversity, and do not support efforts to legislate in ignorance to enforce conformity. We remain steadfast in our commitment to dignity, safety and justice for all. Ever yours, The Executive Committee LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
April 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Great to host Scottish Lib Dem leader @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk alongside the Ukrainian Society! A very interesting conversation on how our we can support Ukraine and safeguard freedom and security across the world.
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March 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Join us on the Tuesday 18th March for a conversation with the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader on Ukraine.
Hosted by Edinburgh University Liberal Society and Edinburgh Ukranian Society Supporting Ukraine: in Conversation with Alex Cole-Hamilton Tuesday 18th March 5-7pm Chaplaincy Meeting Room 2 (in Bristo Square) Text is on a Ukranian flag background, with a photo of Alex Cole-Hamilton in the corner.
March 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Taking the leap into Bluesky 👋
Ed Davey bungee jumping. His arms are spread out wide and his mouth is open.
January 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM