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@libdemalex86.bsky.social
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrat Campaigner. Loves The Darts. #FBPE
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The leader of Camden Labour has fled Fortune Green ward (where his colleague is the brilliant Lib Dem Nancy Jirira) to a safer ward across the borough.
Labour clearly feeling scared of the Camden Lib Dems team.
Labour clearly feeling scared of the Camden Lib Dems team.
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The leader of Camden Labour has fled Fortune Green ward (where his colleague is the brilliant Lib Dem Nancy Jirira) to a safer ward across the borough.
Labour clearly feeling scared of the Camden Lib Dems team.
Labour clearly feeling scared of the Camden Lib Dems team.
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Trans Awareness Week
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Trans Awareness Week
Every word! We should protect the BBC’s independence and not give in to the pressure of another leader. No shock to see Truss, Braverman and Dorries call for the licence fee to be scrapped, or that Huddlestone and Badenoch are claiming institutional bias. Davie biased against the right? Come on.
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Every word! We should protect the BBC’s independence and not give in to the pressure of another leader. No shock to see Truss, Braverman and Dorries call for the licence fee to be scrapped, or that Huddlestone and Badenoch are claiming institutional bias. Davie biased against the right? Come on.
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“Today, we remember those who lost their lives in conflict. We wear our poppy—a resilient flower that grew from the torn battlefields—as a symbol of remembrance and hope for a peaceful future…” Alex Lewis @libdemalex86.bsky.social , WFLD Chair
#lestweforget #RemembranceDay #libdems #WalthamForest
#lestweforget #RemembranceDay #libdems #WalthamForest
November 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
“Today, we remember those who lost their lives in conflict. We wear our poppy—a resilient flower that grew from the torn battlefields—as a symbol of remembrance and hope for a peaceful future…” Alex Lewis @libdemalex86.bsky.social , WFLD Chair
#lestweforget #RemembranceDay #libdems #WalthamForest
#lestweforget #RemembranceDay #libdems #WalthamForest
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Dr George Alfred Busby (1899-1980), surgeon, born in Barbados. A Walthamstow GP from 1926-29, he was well known for helping local people to receive healthcare in pre-NHS times. A Nubian Jak Community Trust heritage plaque commemorates him at his former home, 66 Erskine Road, Walthamstow. #BHM25
October 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Dr George Alfred Busby (1899-1980), surgeon, born in Barbados. A Walthamstow GP from 1926-29, he was well known for helping local people to receive healthcare in pre-NHS times. A Nubian Jak Community Trust heritage plaque commemorates him at his former home, 66 Erskine Road, Walthamstow. #BHM25
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Ed Davey vows to defend Bank of England against Farage's threats
Ed Davey vows to defend Bank of England against Farage's threats
We will defend the Bank of England’s independence from Nigel Farage’s Trump-style threats. Britain’s economy must never be a political plaything.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Ed Davey vows to defend Bank of England against Farage's threats
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Echoing Ed’s comments, hoping for healing for the hostage families, whilst also thinking of those families whose loved ones won’t be returning after being killed during this horrific 2 year conflict 🎗️🙏💔
Last year I met Itzik Horn, whose two sons were being held captive by Hamas. Yair was released earlier this year and today I am overjoyed that Eitan is also going home.
I cannot imagine the trauma their family has suffered, and I pray they can now start to heal and move forward.
I cannot imagine the trauma their family has suffered, and I pray they can now start to heal and move forward.
October 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Echoing Ed’s comments, hoping for healing for the hostage families, whilst also thinking of those families whose loved ones won’t be returning after being killed during this horrific 2 year conflict 🎗️🙏💔
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#Homelessness is all around us. People are literally dying on our streets! Did you know that 1611 homeless people died in 2024? Walthamstow Lib Dem activist Alan Jones went to a London vigil organised by the Museum of Homelessness (@ourmoh.bsky.social ) on Thursday to highlight this tragedy🧵1/4
October 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
#Homelessness is all around us. People are literally dying on our streets! Did you know that 1611 homeless people died in 2024? Walthamstow Lib Dem activist Alan Jones went to a London vigil organised by the Museum of Homelessness (@ourmoh.bsky.social ) on Thursday to highlight this tragedy🧵1/4
“A phased removal would help mitigate the financial impact on residents”.
An absolute insult. What would help mitigate the financial impact is a reversal of this decision!
An absolute insult. What would help mitigate the financial impact is a reversal of this decision!
Councillors agree to phase out discretionary cash boost for home care recipients
Residents who receive home care and are eligible for the Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG), will no longer receive a discretionary cash uplift from November 2027
walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/10/07/c...
Residents who receive home care and are eligible for the Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG), will no longer receive a discretionary cash uplift from November 2027
walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/10/07/c...
Councillors agree to phase out discretionary cash boost for home care recipients
Residents who receive home care and are eligible for the Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG), will no longer receive a discretionary cash uplift from November 2027
walthamforestecho.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“A phased removal would help mitigate the financial impact on residents”.
An absolute insult. What would help mitigate the financial impact is a reversal of this decision!
An absolute insult. What would help mitigate the financial impact is a reversal of this decision!
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It's notable how different this 'fragmentation' is from, e.g., that of first half of 2019, which saw big gains for independents too. Now it's much more repolarisation around two different parties rather than across the board fragmentation.
Aggregate Result of the 115 Council By-Elections (for 118 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 44 (+38)
LDM: 29 (+9)
CON: 13 (-12)
LAB: 12 (-29)
GRN: 11 (+3)
Ind: 5 (-4)
Local: 2 (-4)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
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RFM: 44 (+38)
LDM: 29 (+9)
CON: 13 (-12)
LAB: 12 (-29)
GRN: 11 (+3)
Ind: 5 (-4)
Local: 2 (-4)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
October 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
It's notable how different this 'fragmentation' is from, e.g., that of first half of 2019, which saw big gains for independents too. Now it's much more repolarisation around two different parties rather than across the board fragmentation.
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Waltham Forest Council leader: 'We need to make £15m in cuts this year'
Grace Williams has said financial pressures on the town hall's budget are only getting 'tougher and tougher'
walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/10/03/w...
Grace Williams has said financial pressures on the town hall's budget are only getting 'tougher and tougher'
walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/10/03/w...
Waltham Forest Council leader: 'We need to make £15m in cuts this year'
Grace Williams has said financial pressures on the town hall's budget are only getting 'tougher and tougher'
walthamforestecho.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Waltham Forest Council leader: 'We need to make £15m in cuts this year'
Grace Williams has said financial pressures on the town hall's budget are only getting 'tougher and tougher'
walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/10/03/w...
Grace Williams has said financial pressures on the town hall's budget are only getting 'tougher and tougher'
walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/10/03/w...
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We echo our Diversity Officer @faizlibdem.bsky.social statement by extending our thoughts and prayers to the victims of today’s heinous attack outside a synagogue in Manchester on the holiest of days for Jews, Yom Kippur.
“Acts of violence or hatred will never succeed in dividing us.”
“Acts of violence or hatred will never succeed in dividing us.”
October 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We echo our Diversity Officer @faizlibdem.bsky.social statement by extending our thoughts and prayers to the victims of today’s heinous attack outside a synagogue in Manchester on the holiest of days for Jews, Yom Kippur.
“Acts of violence or hatred will never succeed in dividing us.”
“Acts of violence or hatred will never succeed in dividing us.”
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Deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the horrific attack at the synagogue in Manchester.
My thoughts are with all those affected and the Jewish community.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
My thoughts are with all those affected and the Jewish community.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Manchester synagogue attack: What we know so far
Four people were injured in a car and stabbing attack on the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the horrific attack at the synagogue in Manchester.
My thoughts are with all those affected and the Jewish community.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
My thoughts are with all those affected and the Jewish community.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Keir Starmer wants to force everyone to have a digital ID.
But the Liberal Democrats say that’s not the kind of country we should be. Instead, the government should focus on fixing real problems like the NHS and social care.
But the Liberal Democrats say that’s not the kind of country we should be. Instead, the government should focus on fixing real problems like the NHS and social care.
September 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Keir Starmer wants to force everyone to have a digital ID.
But the Liberal Democrats say that’s not the kind of country we should be. Instead, the government should focus on fixing real problems like the NHS and social care.
But the Liberal Democrats say that’s not the kind of country we should be. Instead, the government should focus on fixing real problems like the NHS and social care.
He knows it’s a lie. He knows it’s complete bollocks. He wants to whip up anger. He wants to inflame tensions. He thrives off division and hate. Either that or he’s a crank not to be taken remotely seriously.
"What the 𝘧𝘶𝘤𝘬 is Farage doing?"
That's easy to answer – he's copying Donald Trump by claiming migrants in the UK are stealing and eating swans from UK parks.
It's a lie, but that won't stop some people believing every word he says
That's easy to answer – he's copying Donald Trump by claiming migrants in the UK are stealing and eating swans from UK parks.
It's a lie, but that won't stop some people believing every word he says
September 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
He knows it’s a lie. He knows it’s complete bollocks. He wants to whip up anger. He wants to inflame tensions. He thrives off division and hate. Either that or he’s a crank not to be taken remotely seriously.
An excellent article and essential read on the need for electoral reform by our own Alan Jones!!
"In the 2024 General Election Labour gained a big enough majority to virtually guarantee 100% of the power all of the time from only 34% of the votes. It meant 66% of all votes cast had no impact on the result"
The Need For Electoral Reform by @aej50.uk
www.walthamforestlibdems.org/news/article...
The Need For Electoral Reform by @aej50.uk
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The Need For Electoral Reform
In the 2024 General Election, Labour gained a big enough majority to virtually guarantee 100% of the power all of the time from only 34% of the votes. It meant 66% of all votes cast had no impact on t...
www.walthamforestlibdems.org
September 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
An excellent article and essential read on the need for electoral reform by our own Alan Jones!!
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This Land is Your Land - Restoring Public Paths Through Nature
This Land is Your Land - Restoring Public Paths Through Nature
In the UK, access to public paths is shrinking. Thousands of miles of disused railway lines, canal towpaths and green spaces sit unused or blocked off. Our new policy will transform these forgotten routes...
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September 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This Land is Your Land - Restoring Public Paths Through Nature
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Policing Fit for the Future
Policing Fit for the Future
Years of Conservative neglect left our policing system in crisis - our bold new policy will make policing fit for the future, putting public safety first, ensuring everyone can feel safe in their home...
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September 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Policing Fit for the Future
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Lib Dems: Badenoch’s refusal to condemn Musk’s dangerous rhetoric is “cowardly”
Lib Dems: Badenoch’s refusal to condemn Musk’s dangerous rhetoric is “cowardly”
Responding to Kemi Badenoch’s recent LBC appearance, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
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September 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Lib Dems: Badenoch’s refusal to condemn Musk’s dangerous rhetoric is “cowardly”
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Bill payers are being penalised for the failure of water companies to invest well and provide a good service for customers and the environment.
This cannot go on.
This cannot go on.
September 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Bill payers are being penalised for the failure of water companies to invest well and provide a good service for customers and the environment.
This cannot go on.
This cannot go on.
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Reform, with 0.6% of all MPs, featured in 25% of BBC’s recent 10pm news bulletins
The Lib Dems with 18 times as many MPs as Reform has received one-third less coverage on BBC News at 10.
Reform was also allowed to 'make many claims without scrutiny'.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
The Lib Dems with 18 times as many MPs as Reform has received one-third less coverage on BBC News at 10.
Reform was also allowed to 'make many claims without scrutiny'.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
Reform, with 0.6% of all MPs, featured in 25% of BBC's recent 10pm news bulletins
Astonishingly, a party with 18 times as many MPs as Reform has received one-third less coverage on BBC News at 10.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
September 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Reform, with 0.6% of all MPs, featured in 25% of BBC’s recent 10pm news bulletins
The Lib Dems with 18 times as many MPs as Reform has received one-third less coverage on BBC News at 10.
Reform was also allowed to 'make many claims without scrutiny'.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
The Lib Dems with 18 times as many MPs as Reform has received one-third less coverage on BBC News at 10.
Reform was also allowed to 'make many claims without scrutiny'.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
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Waltham Forest NEU at the Stand up to Racism counter demonstration against the far right. Racism has no place in our education system or our profession #diversity#nationaleducationunion
September 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Waltham Forest NEU at the Stand up to Racism counter demonstration against the far right. Racism has no place in our education system or our profession #diversity#nationaleducationunion
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When the Libdems were on over 20% in the opinion polls and came second in the EU elections, they didn't get more coverage than the Tories and Labour . 🤷🏽♀️
September 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
When the Libdems were on over 20% in the opinion polls and came second in the EU elections, they didn't get more coverage than the Tories and Labour . 🤷🏽♀️
The Labour Mayor’s promise to keep a front desk open in every borough was always going to be broken. He’s closed enough front desks already. These are places of refuge, particularly for those fleeing domestic violence. That there will no longer be a single front desk in Waltham Forest is a disgrace.
Khan defends police station front desk closures as 'pragmatic'
Mayor of London says he is "following the evidence" with his decision to shutter almost half of the capital's police front counters
walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/09/12/k...
Mayor of London says he is "following the evidence" with his decision to shutter almost half of the capital's police front counters
walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/09/12/k...
Khan defends police station front desk closures as 'pragmatic'
Mayor of London says he is "following the evidence" with his decision to shutter almost half of the capital's police front counters
walthamforestecho.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The Labour Mayor’s promise to keep a front desk open in every borough was always going to be broken. He’s closed enough front desks already. These are places of refuge, particularly for those fleeing domestic violence. That there will no longer be a single front desk in Waltham Forest is a disgrace.