Josie Ratcliffe
@josie-ratcliffe.bsky.social
She/her. Liberal Democrat borough councillor (East Downham ward) and Parliamentary Candidate for South West Norfolk 2024.
Promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN
Promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN
Lib Dems are proposing reasonable improvements to the budget that will benefit everyone!
A trip to the pub or fish and chips on a Friday shouldn't be an unaffordable luxury for hard-working people.
Our plans to cut VAT on hospitality and energy bills for households would put £270 back into your pockets. ⬇️
Our plans to cut VAT on hospitality and energy bills for households would put £270 back into your pockets. ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Lib Dems are proposing reasonable improvements to the budget that will benefit everyone!
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No one should be living in cold, damp, or mould-ridden housing.
This vital change to the law will help restore dignity and security to service families across the UK — including those based at many military bases across the East of England. 🏠
www.elystandard.co.uk/news/2554784...
This vital change to the law will help restore dignity and security to service families across the UK — including those based at many military bases across the East of England. 🏠
www.elystandard.co.uk/news/2554784...
MPs celebrate an end to mouldy homes for military families
The Cambridgeshire Liberal Democrat MPs are celebrating an end to mouldy homes for military families.
www.elystandard.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
No one should be living in cold, damp, or mould-ridden housing.
This vital change to the law will help restore dignity and security to service families across the UK — including those based at many military bases across the East of England. 🏠
www.elystandard.co.uk/news/2554784...
This vital change to the law will help restore dignity and security to service families across the UK — including those based at many military bases across the East of England. 🏠
www.elystandard.co.uk/news/2554784...
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Lib Dems are the winners of by-elections Super Thursday!
💪 Won 7 out of 10 local by-elections
↗️ GAINS from the Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party
🔶 6 from 6 seats in Surrey as what remains of the Blue Wall crumbles away
Congratulations to our brilliant campaign teams and new councillors!
💪 Won 7 out of 10 local by-elections
↗️ GAINS from the Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party
🔶 6 from 6 seats in Surrey as what remains of the Blue Wall crumbles away
Congratulations to our brilliant campaign teams and new councillors!
October 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Lib Dems are the winners of by-elections Super Thursday!
💪 Won 7 out of 10 local by-elections
↗️ GAINS from the Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party
🔶 6 from 6 seats in Surrey as what remains of the Blue Wall crumbles away
Congratulations to our brilliant campaign teams and new councillors!
💪 Won 7 out of 10 local by-elections
↗️ GAINS from the Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party
🔶 6 from 6 seats in Surrey as what remains of the Blue Wall crumbles away
Congratulations to our brilliant campaign teams and new councillors!
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Lewis just said over 100k people this year at London Trans+ Pride! Record breaking levels of attendance this year! 🙌🙌🙌
July 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Lewis just said over 100k people this year at London Trans+ Pride! Record breaking levels of attendance this year! 🙌🙌🙌
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A joint statement from YL and our branches regarding the Online Safety Bill.
July 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
A joint statement from YL and our branches regarding the Online Safety Bill.
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The UK should be leading on this, not falling behind.
Recognise the independent state of Palestine now and take the lead on securing a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
Recognise the independent state of Palestine now and take the lead on securing a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
France to recognise Palestinian state in September
France to recognise Palestinian state in September
President Emmanuel Macron says the announcement will be made at the UN General Assembly in New York.
www.bbc.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The UK should be leading on this, not falling behind.
Recognise the independent state of Palestine now and take the lead on securing a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
Recognise the independent state of Palestine now and take the lead on securing a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
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The UK needs to stop all arms exports to the Israeli Government - today.
July 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The UK needs to stop all arms exports to the Israeli Government - today.
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Spotlight on who we’re not seeing while the broadcasters wax on about Farage 24/7! 3 hard working new Lib Dem MPs the broadcast media hardly ever covers. Edward Morrello, Josh Babarinde and Bobby Dean. All key members of Select Committees (justice and treasury) All impressive communicators.
July 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Spotlight on who we’re not seeing while the broadcasters wax on about Farage 24/7! 3 hard working new Lib Dem MPs the broadcast media hardly ever covers. Edward Morrello, Josh Babarinde and Bobby Dean. All key members of Select Committees (justice and treasury) All impressive communicators.
I'm absolutely delighted that at tonight's West Norfolk Full Council meeting, we voted to underwrite our internationally-significant cultural heritage project to relaunch St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn as the UK’s oldest working theatre. This venue has tantalising links to Shakespeare!
July 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I'm absolutely delighted that at tonight's West Norfolk Full Council meeting, we voted to underwrite our internationally-significant cultural heritage project to relaunch St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn as the UK’s oldest working theatre. This venue has tantalising links to Shakespeare!
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🎉Announcement 🎉
I didn’t need the legal funds you donated but I found a cause that did.
When I was arrested at the Sarah Everard vigil in 2021, thousands of you contributed to help cover the legal costs if the case went to court.
I didn’t need the legal funds you donated but I found a cause that did.
When I was arrested at the Sarah Everard vigil in 2021, thousands of you contributed to help cover the legal costs if the case went to court.
June 27, 2025 at 8:34 AM
🎉Announcement 🎉
I didn’t need the legal funds you donated but I found a cause that did.
When I was arrested at the Sarah Everard vigil in 2021, thousands of you contributed to help cover the legal costs if the case went to court.
I didn’t need the legal funds you donated but I found a cause that did.
When I was arrested at the Sarah Everard vigil in 2021, thousands of you contributed to help cover the legal costs if the case went to court.
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Bystanders No More just launched a joint statement signed by an extraordinary coalition of leaders demanding the EU act decisively on Gaza by suspending its agreement with Israel at the July 15 Ministerial Council.
Will the EU act before more lives are lost to genocide?
Will the EU act before more lives are lost to genocide?
July 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Bystanders No More just launched a joint statement signed by an extraordinary coalition of leaders demanding the EU act decisively on Gaza by suspending its agreement with Israel at the July 15 Ministerial Council.
Will the EU act before more lives are lost to genocide?
Will the EU act before more lives are lost to genocide?
Lovely day to enjoy brunch at the new Fork Handles 😉 tea room at Stow Hall Gardens, followed by a cuppa in the shade watching Downham Stow 3rd XI in the Norfolk Cricket Alliance league 🏏
July 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Lovely day to enjoy brunch at the new Fork Handles 😉 tea room at Stow Hall Gardens, followed by a cuppa in the shade watching Downham Stow 3rd XI in the Norfolk Cricket Alliance league 🏏
My arrival at today's council meeting was hailed by the bell-ringers at St. Margaret's Church (King's Lynn Minster) which faces the Trinity Guildhall (King's Lynn Town Hall) across the Saturday Market Place 🔔
July 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
My arrival at today's council meeting was hailed by the bell-ringers at St. Margaret's Church (King's Lynn Minster) which faces the Trinity Guildhall (King's Lynn Town Hall) across the Saturday Market Place 🔔
Leaving via the less ornate, but nicely planted, rear courtyard of King's Lynn Town Hall (in the Trinity Guildhall, second pic, taken last week) after today's 'Environment & Communities' panel at the Borough Council.
July 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Leaving via the less ornate, but nicely planted, rear courtyard of King's Lynn Town Hall (in the Trinity Guildhall, second pic, taken last week) after today's 'Environment & Communities' panel at the Borough Council.
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Okay folks! We’ve a real opportunity here. This petition is at 78,000 (ends 28 July!). With a good push, we can get it over the line.
MPs *don't need to stick to the exact petition topic*. We can brief them to discuss any & ALL issues with trans healthcare.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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MPs *don't need to stick to the exact petition topic*. We can brief them to discuss any & ALL issues with trans healthcare.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Petition: Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically transition using NHS services
Introduce a law to legally protect the right of those aged 18 and over to transition using NHS services. This should specifically cover physical transition, including hormone treatment and surgery, as...
petition.parliament.uk
July 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Okay folks! We’ve a real opportunity here. This petition is at 78,000 (ends 28 July!). With a good push, we can get it over the line.
MPs *don't need to stick to the exact petition topic*. We can brief them to discuss any & ALL issues with trans healthcare.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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MPs *don't need to stick to the exact petition topic*. We can brief them to discuss any & ALL issues with trans healthcare.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Today I joined productive meetings in very different civic buildings in King's Lynn.
Firstly in the modern Kings Court council office building.
Then we debated plans for the Guildhall of St George, a 600-year-old theatre with links to Shakespeare, in the Trinity Guildhall (King's Lynn Town Hall).
Firstly in the modern Kings Court council office building.
Then we debated plans for the Guildhall of St George, a 600-year-old theatre with links to Shakespeare, in the Trinity Guildhall (King's Lynn Town Hall).
July 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Today I joined productive meetings in very different civic buildings in King's Lynn.
Firstly in the modern Kings Court council office building.
Then we debated plans for the Guildhall of St George, a 600-year-old theatre with links to Shakespeare, in the Trinity Guildhall (King's Lynn Town Hall).
Firstly in the modern Kings Court council office building.
Then we debated plans for the Guildhall of St George, a 600-year-old theatre with links to Shakespeare, in the Trinity Guildhall (King's Lynn Town Hall).
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Don't ignore the elephant in the waiting room: You can't fix the NHS without fixing social care.
June 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Don't ignore the elephant in the waiting room: You can't fix the NHS without fixing social care.
Today I enjoyed a tour of local pumping stations (yes, really 😊) with fellow board members on Stoke Ferry IDB.
Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) carry out essential work reducing flood risk to people and property, and managing water levels for agricultural and environmental needs.
Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) carry out essential work reducing flood risk to people and property, and managing water levels for agricultural and environmental needs.
June 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Today I enjoyed a tour of local pumping stations (yes, really 😊) with fellow board members on Stoke Ferry IDB.
Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) carry out essential work reducing flood risk to people and property, and managing water levels for agricultural and environmental needs.
Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) carry out essential work reducing flood risk to people and property, and managing water levels for agricultural and environmental needs.
Very impressed with the Borough Council's plans for restoring St. George's Guildhall in King's Lynn, with new lifts to improve accessibility to this incredible 600-year-old theatre space! And I've been assured there will be gender-neutral toilets - and a Changing Places as well - fantastic news 👏
June 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Very impressed with the Borough Council's plans for restoring St. George's Guildhall in King's Lynn, with new lifts to improve accessibility to this incredible 600-year-old theatre space! And I've been assured there will be gender-neutral toilets - and a Changing Places as well - fantastic news 👏
Hey everyone, be safe and ask your doctor for tests if you notice any changes - like needing to pee more frequently, often during the night. Luckily Graham asked, and got a PSA test and scans, and finally a diagnosis of prostate cancer 😢 But he's getting excellent treatment from our wonderful NHS ❤️
June 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Hey everyone, be safe and ask your doctor for tests if you notice any changes - like needing to pee more frequently, often during the night. Luckily Graham asked, and got a PSA test and scans, and finally a diagnosis of prostate cancer 😢 But he's getting excellent treatment from our wonderful NHS ❤️
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The PM told me today that he would do everything he can to get desperately needed aid into Gaza, but words are not enough and I will hold him to account until we see action.
June 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The PM told me today that he would do everything he can to get desperately needed aid into Gaza, but words are not enough and I will hold him to account until we see action.
Charlotte Cane MP gave a clear and compassionate speech today about the current tough environment experienced by trans friends ❤️
Charlotte Cane is now speaking. Talking of trans friends she has, she says
"Confident women who I've known for years are very very frightened and worried."
A trans person she has spoken to said (of the process of getting a GRC):
"It's a system that lacks any dignity and puts me in real danger."
"Confident women who I've known for years are very very frightened and worried."
A trans person she has spoken to said (of the process of getting a GRC):
"It's a system that lacks any dignity and puts me in real danger."
May 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Charlotte Cane MP gave a clear and compassionate speech today about the current tough environment experienced by trans friends ❤️
End-of-the-week treat 🍷 ☕ at Downham Cafe 🙂 We're lucky to have a great choice of food venues in Downham Market 😋
May 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
End-of-the-week treat 🍷 ☕ at Downham Cafe 🙂 We're lucky to have a great choice of food venues in Downham Market 😋
This evening, I enjoyed taking part in our Annual Council meeting, which is when the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor are appointed. They represent the Borough Council at events - and continue a civic tradition in King's Lynn that dates back 800 years!
May 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This evening, I enjoyed taking part in our Annual Council meeting, which is when the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor are appointed. They represent the Borough Council at events - and continue a civic tradition in King's Lynn that dates back 800 years!
Date night with Graham at Arbuckles, Downham Market ❤️
Excellent local restaurant with American classics, breakfasts to burgers, ribs to fajitas and a great mix of everything! 100,000 check-ins on Facebook(!) tells you everything 😋
Excellent local restaurant with American classics, breakfasts to burgers, ribs to fajitas and a great mix of everything! 100,000 check-ins on Facebook(!) tells you everything 😋
May 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Date night with Graham at Arbuckles, Downham Market ❤️
Excellent local restaurant with American classics, breakfasts to burgers, ribs to fajitas and a great mix of everything! 100,000 check-ins on Facebook(!) tells you everything 😋
Excellent local restaurant with American classics, breakfasts to burgers, ribs to fajitas and a great mix of everything! 100,000 check-ins on Facebook(!) tells you everything 😋