Folkert Veenstra 🔶
@folkertveenstra.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat, European in the UK. ALDE and D66 member. Trustee at Living Streets.
#FBPE #Disability
London, United Kingdom
#FBPE #Disability
London, United Kingdom
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Streets that work for disabled people work better for everyone.
Decluttering our streets makes our communities safer, easier to navigate and more welcoming. And we can all play a role in making that happen.
If you could change one thing about your local streets, what would it be?
Decluttering our streets makes our communities safer, easier to navigate and more welcoming. And we can all play a role in making that happen.
If you could change one thing about your local streets, what would it be?
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Streets that work for disabled people work better for everyone.
Decluttering our streets makes our communities safer, easier to navigate and more welcoming. And we can all play a role in making that happen.
If you could change one thing about your local streets, what would it be?
Decluttering our streets makes our communities safer, easier to navigate and more welcoming. And we can all play a role in making that happen.
If you could change one thing about your local streets, what would it be?
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De grootste D66 uitslag ooit én dat hebben we gevierd! Wat een avond.
We wachten in spanning op de definitieve uitslag, maar één ding weten we zeker: wij willen onze positieve missie voortzetten en het beste in elkaar naar boven halen voor álle Nederlanders!
We wachten in spanning op de definitieve uitslag, maar één ding weten we zeker: wij willen onze positieve missie voortzetten en het beste in elkaar naar boven halen voor álle Nederlanders!
October 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
De grootste D66 uitslag ooit én dat hebben we gevierd! Wat een avond.
We wachten in spanning op de definitieve uitslag, maar één ding weten we zeker: wij willen onze positieve missie voortzetten en het beste in elkaar naar boven halen voor álle Nederlanders!
We wachten in spanning op de definitieve uitslag, maar één ding weten we zeker: wij willen onze positieve missie voortzetten en het beste in elkaar naar boven halen voor álle Nederlanders!
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It’s time to #UnlockTransportAccess.
We’re campaigning for a fair, accessible system for Bus Passes and Blue Badges that offers true freedom to travel.
And you can be part of it.
Share, speak out and write to your MP: https://bit.ly/3VIx95C
We’re campaigning for a fair, accessible system for Bus Passes and Blue Badges that offers true freedom to travel.
And you can be part of it.
Share, speak out and write to your MP: https://bit.ly/3VIx95C
September 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It’s time to #UnlockTransportAccess.
We’re campaigning for a fair, accessible system for Bus Passes and Blue Badges that offers true freedom to travel.
And you can be part of it.
Share, speak out and write to your MP: https://bit.ly/3VIx95C
We’re campaigning for a fair, accessible system for Bus Passes and Blue Badges that offers true freedom to travel.
And you can be part of it.
Share, speak out and write to your MP: https://bit.ly/3VIx95C
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📢Press Release.
Disabled people in Wales encouraged to stand for election with new Access to Elected Office Fund.
Read more: https://www.disabilitywales.org/press-release-disabled-people-in-wales-encouraged-to-stand-for-election-with-new-access-to-elected-office-fund/
Disabled people in Wales encouraged to stand for election with new Access to Elected Office Fund.
Read more: https://www.disabilitywales.org/press-release-disabled-people-in-wales-encouraged-to-stand-for-election-with-new-access-to-elected-office-fund/
Press Release: Disabled People in Wales Encouraged to Stand for Election with New Access to Elected Office Fund - Disability Wales
For immediate release Disability Wales is calling on disabled people across the country to shape the future of Welsh democracy, with funding available to help address barriers to candidacy for disabled people in the 2026 Senedd and 2027 Local Government elections. The Access to Elected Office Fund Wales, delivered by Disability Wales and funded by […]
www.disabilitywales.org
September 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📢Press Release.
Disabled people in Wales encouraged to stand for election with new Access to Elected Office Fund.
Read more: https://www.disabilitywales.org/press-release-disabled-people-in-wales-encouraged-to-stand-for-election-with-new-access-to-elected-office-fund/
Disabled people in Wales encouraged to stand for election with new Access to Elected Office Fund.
Read more: https://www.disabilitywales.org/press-release-disabled-people-in-wales-encouraged-to-stand-for-election-with-new-access-to-elected-office-fund/
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Does this look familiar? 🤔
We're sharing some of the worst pavement parking pics uploaded by the public on our interactive map 📍 Help us to find the worst pavement parking hotspots in England by adding your photos here 👉 https://t.co/xwrtQ8M4Dl https://t.co/lzypLtsrWK
We're sharing some of the worst pavement parking pics uploaded by the public on our interactive map 📍 Help us to find the worst pavement parking hotspots in England by adding your photos here 👉 https://t.co/xwrtQ8M4Dl https://t.co/lzypLtsrWK
September 26, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Does this look familiar? 🤔
We're sharing some of the worst pavement parking pics uploaded by the public on our interactive map 📍 Help us to find the worst pavement parking hotspots in England by adding your photos here 👉 https://t.co/xwrtQ8M4Dl https://t.co/lzypLtsrWK
We're sharing some of the worst pavement parking pics uploaded by the public on our interactive map 📍 Help us to find the worst pavement parking hotspots in England by adding your photos here 👉 https://t.co/xwrtQ8M4Dl https://t.co/lzypLtsrWK
I joined @livingstreets.bsky.social as a Trustee to support their mission to create safer, healthier and more inclusive streets which are accessible for everyone.
September 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
I joined @livingstreets.bsky.social as a Trustee to support their mission to create safer, healthier and more inclusive streets which are accessible for everyone.
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Tuig. Je blijft van politieke partijen af.
Als je denkt dat je ons kan intimideren, dikke vette pech. Wij laten ons mooie land nooit afpakken door extremistischte relschoppers.
Als je denkt dat je ons kan intimideren, dikke vette pech. Wij laten ons mooie land nooit afpakken door extremistischte relschoppers.
September 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Tuig. Je blijft van politieke partijen af.
Als je denkt dat je ons kan intimideren, dikke vette pech. Wij laten ons mooie land nooit afpakken door extremistischte relschoppers.
Als je denkt dat je ons kan intimideren, dikke vette pech. Wij laten ons mooie land nooit afpakken door extremistischte relschoppers.
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Walgelijk hoe deze hooligans agenten aanvallen, brandstichten, de snelweg blokkeren en wapperen met prinsenvlaggen, het symbool van de NSB.
En dat alles in de naam van 'wij zijn Nederland'. Nee. Dit heeft niets met Nederland te maken. Het is pure intimidatie.
En dat alles in de naam van 'wij zijn Nederland'. Nee. Dit heeft niets met Nederland te maken. Het is pure intimidatie.
September 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Walgelijk hoe deze hooligans agenten aanvallen, brandstichten, de snelweg blokkeren en wapperen met prinsenvlaggen, het symbool van de NSB.
En dat alles in de naam van 'wij zijn Nederland'. Nee. Dit heeft niets met Nederland te maken. Het is pure intimidatie.
En dat alles in de naam van 'wij zijn Nederland'. Nee. Dit heeft niets met Nederland te maken. Het is pure intimidatie.
Anti-immigration protestors have vandalised the HQ of @d66.nl in the Netherlands.
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Dutch police clash with anti-immigration protesters in The Hague
Thirty arrests made and two officers injured as teargas and water cannon deployed against violent protesters
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September 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Anti-immigration protestors have vandalised the HQ of @d66.nl in the Netherlands.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Pavement parking is a big problem for #wheelchairusers, #blind people, #elderly, parents with prams etc.
If pavement parking is a problem in your area – fill out our form and add to our map of danger hotspots across the UK.
@livingstreets.bsky.social
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
If pavement parking is a problem in your area – fill out our form and add to our map of danger hotspots across the UK.
@livingstreets.bsky.social
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
Map pavement parking hotspots
Five years ago, the Government consulted on how the dangerous practice of pavement parking could be tackled in England. The Government has yet to respond.
Together we want to show how pavement parkin...
act.livingstreets.org.uk
September 12, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Pavement parking is a big problem for #wheelchairusers, #blind people, #elderly, parents with prams etc.
If pavement parking is a problem in your area – fill out our form and add to our map of danger hotspots across the UK.
@livingstreets.bsky.social
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
If pavement parking is a problem in your area – fill out our form and add to our map of danger hotspots across the UK.
@livingstreets.bsky.social
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
On the pavement of Brick Lane today: parked #LimeBikes blocking the pavement for #wheelchairs. #PavementIsForPedestrians @livingstreets.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
On the pavement of Brick Lane today: parked #LimeBikes blocking the pavement for #wheelchairs. #PavementIsForPedestrians @livingstreets.bsky.social
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The numbers are in – and they’re worrying. Since July 2022, of 487,000 new homes built, we estimate over 375,000 feature inadequate minimum accessibility standards.
As members of the HoME coalition, we are calling for policy change to ensure every new home is accessible.
As members of the HoME coalition, we are calling for policy change to ensure every new home is accessible.
July 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The numbers are in – and they’re worrying. Since July 2022, of 487,000 new homes built, we estimate over 375,000 feature inadequate minimum accessibility standards.
As members of the HoME coalition, we are calling for policy change to ensure every new home is accessible.
As members of the HoME coalition, we are calling for policy change to ensure every new home is accessible.
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What would safer streets mean to you? 🙋
Living Streets and The Bikeability Trust have outlined key policies that the Gov's upcoming Road Safety Strategy should adopt.
Please write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to hear us. act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/174678/...
Living Streets and The Bikeability Trust have outlined key policies that the Gov's upcoming Road Safety Strategy should adopt.
Please write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to hear us. act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/174678/...
Support a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create Safer Streets for All
Far too often, people walking, wheeling or cycling experience avoidable danger. Write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to adopt Living Streets and The Bikeability Trust's five k...
act.livingstreets.org.uk
July 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
What would safer streets mean to you? 🙋
Living Streets and The Bikeability Trust have outlined key policies that the Gov's upcoming Road Safety Strategy should adopt.
Please write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to hear us. act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/174678/...
Living Streets and The Bikeability Trust have outlined key policies that the Gov's upcoming Road Safety Strategy should adopt.
Please write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to hear us. act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/174678/...
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Happy 77th Birthday to our NHS 🎉
Thank you to all the NHS staff working hard to care for us and keep us healthy.
The Liberal Democrats will always fight to protect our NHS and social care, and deliver on William Beveridge's great liberal idea.
Thank you to all the NHS staff working hard to care for us and keep us healthy.
The Liberal Democrats will always fight to protect our NHS and social care, and deliver on William Beveridge's great liberal idea.
July 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy 77th Birthday to our NHS 🎉
Thank you to all the NHS staff working hard to care for us and keep us healthy.
The Liberal Democrats will always fight to protect our NHS and social care, and deliver on William Beveridge's great liberal idea.
Thank you to all the NHS staff working hard to care for us and keep us healthy.
The Liberal Democrats will always fight to protect our NHS and social care, and deliver on William Beveridge's great liberal idea.
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Rob Jetten is verkozen tot lijsttrekker van D66.
Hij staat voor een D66 dat verbindt én durft. Een partij die vooruitkijkt, keuzes maakt en niet terugdeinst voor de grote uitdagingen van deze tijd.
Wij kiezen voor vooruitgang.
Aan de slag!
D66.nl/teamrob
Hij staat voor een D66 dat verbindt én durft. Een partij die vooruitkijkt, keuzes maakt en niet terugdeinst voor de grote uitdagingen van deze tijd.
Wij kiezen voor vooruitgang.
Aan de slag!
D66.nl/teamrob
June 28, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Rob Jetten is verkozen tot lijsttrekker van D66.
Hij staat voor een D66 dat verbindt én durft. Een partij die vooruitkijkt, keuzes maakt en niet terugdeinst voor de grote uitdagingen van deze tijd.
Wij kiezen voor vooruitgang.
Aan de slag!
D66.nl/teamrob
Hij staat voor een D66 dat verbindt én durft. Een partij die vooruitkijkt, keuzes maakt en niet terugdeinst voor de grote uitdagingen van deze tijd.
Wij kiezen voor vooruitgang.
Aan de slag!
D66.nl/teamrob
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REVEALED
Lib Dem research reveals 55 constituencies in England could see 90% of those claiming the standard rate of PIP lose out following the Government’s cuts.
Lib Dem research reveals 55 constituencies in England could see 90% of those claiming the standard rate of PIP lose out following the Government’s cuts.
May 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
REVEALED
Lib Dem research reveals 55 constituencies in England could see 90% of those claiming the standard rate of PIP lose out following the Government’s cuts.
Lib Dem research reveals 55 constituencies in England could see 90% of those claiming the standard rate of PIP lose out following the Government’s cuts.
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Met groot verdriet neemt D66 afscheid van Jan Terlouw. Hij is op 93-jarige leeftijd overleden, omringd door zijn familie en dierbaren in zijn vertrouwde Twello. Het verlies van deze bijzondere man voelt als een diep gemis voor velen. We denken aan alle mensen die hem liefhadden.
May 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Met groot verdriet neemt D66 afscheid van Jan Terlouw. Hij is op 93-jarige leeftijd overleden, omringd door zijn familie en dierbaren in zijn vertrouwde Twello. Het verlies van deze bijzondere man voelt als een diep gemis voor velen. We denken aan alle mensen die hem liefhadden.
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Shropshire Council Result #LE2025:
LDM: 42 (+29)
RFM: 16 (+16)
CON: 7 (-38)
GRN: 4 (=)
LAB: 4 (-5)
INDs: 1 (-2)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
LDM: 42 (+29)
RFM: 16 (+16)
CON: 7 (-38)
GRN: 4 (=)
LAB: 4 (-5)
INDs: 1 (-2)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
May 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Shropshire Council Result #LE2025:
LDM: 42 (+29)
RFM: 16 (+16)
CON: 7 (-38)
GRN: 4 (=)
LAB: 4 (-5)
INDs: 1 (-2)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
LDM: 42 (+29)
RFM: 16 (+16)
CON: 7 (-38)
GRN: 4 (=)
LAB: 4 (-5)
INDs: 1 (-2)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
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We’re excited to announce that next week Living Streets is taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social #GreenMatchFund! 🌱🚶🌻
Every donation made to our campaign from 22-29 April will be doubled. Save the date! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Every donation made to our campaign from 22-29 April will be doubled. Save the date! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Living Streets’ - manifesto for greener streets – Big Give
Living Streets is the UK charity for everyday walking. We campaign for healthy streets and neighbourhoods free from traffic and …
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April 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We’re excited to announce that next week Living Streets is taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social #GreenMatchFund! 🌱🚶🌻
Every donation made to our campaign from 22-29 April will be doubled. Save the date! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Every donation made to our campaign from 22-29 April will be doubled. Save the date! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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veryone should be able to travel easily, but only 3% of disabled people say they can do so without advance planning—held back by systems that just don’t work for us. It’s time to make the UK’s transport truly accessible to everyone. 👨🦼🧑🦯🧏♀️🐕🦺
April 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
veryone should be able to travel easily, but only 3% of disabled people say they can do so without advance planning—held back by systems that just don’t work for us. It’s time to make the UK’s transport truly accessible to everyone. 👨🦼🧑🦯🧏♀️🐕🦺
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Liberal Democrats are fighting to give Canada Water police hub a home, after the Labour council and London Mayor have failed to find a new home for it following its eviction from Seven Islands Leisure Centre
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April 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Liberal Democrats are fighting to give Canada Water police hub a home, after the Labour council and London Mayor have failed to find a new home for it following its eviction from Seven Islands Leisure Centre
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🚗 How do you park yours? 🚗 Cars parked on pavements have stopped 57% of disabled people from being able to travel safely and easily.
Please park politely.
Please park politely.
March 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🚗 How do you park yours? 🚗 Cars parked on pavements have stopped 57% of disabled people from being able to travel safely and easily.
Please park politely.
Please park politely.
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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.
I had as a #wheelchair user two times a problem with prams on the 205 bus today. @transportforlondon.bsky.social can you please do better? @hinabokharild.bsky.social
January 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I had as a #wheelchair user two times a problem with prams on the 205 bus today. @transportforlondon.bsky.social can you please do better? @hinabokharild.bsky.social
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Not content with polluting British waters with sewage, and failing to invest in leaky infrastructure, whilst company executives stuff their pockets with bonuses - now they are raising your bills.
The whole thing stinks. It's time to scrap Ofwat and replace it with a regulator with real teeth.
The whole thing stinks. It's time to scrap Ofwat and replace it with a regulator with real teeth.
December 20, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Not content with polluting British waters with sewage, and failing to invest in leaky infrastructure, whilst company executives stuff their pockets with bonuses - now they are raising your bills.
The whole thing stinks. It's time to scrap Ofwat and replace it with a regulator with real teeth.
The whole thing stinks. It's time to scrap Ofwat and replace it with a regulator with real teeth.