Luke Allan 🔶
@lukeallanld.bsky.social
Northern, working-class, lefty liberal fighting for a fair deal. @mcrlibdems.uk Campaigner. @pluslibdems.bsky.social, Co-Chair. Work in Campaigns & Comms. 🏳️⚧️ ally. From North Yorks. He/him.
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A huge thank you to @charleyhasted.bsky.social and @lukeallanld.bsky.social for being our Co-Chairs in 2025, and congratulations to Lucas North for being elected Chair for 2026.
Thank you as well to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social for addressing our AGM so well today. 🧡
Thank you as well to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social for addressing our AGM so well today. 🧡
Just finished my last AGM as Co-Chair of @pluslibdems.bsky.social. It's been brilliant to work with @lukeallanld.bsky.social and I'm looking forward to handing over to Lucas North who'll be taking over in January.
November 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A huge thank you to @charleyhasted.bsky.social and @lukeallanld.bsky.social for being our Co-Chairs in 2025, and congratulations to Lucas North for being elected Chair for 2026.
Thank you as well to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social for addressing our AGM so well today. 🧡
Thank you as well to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social for addressing our AGM so well today. 🧡
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Really fun @pluslibdems.bsky.social AGM today. Thanks to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and Marie Goldman for excellent Q&A sessions, and props to our outgoing chairs @charleyhasted.bsky.social and @lukeallanld.bsky.social. You buggers are going to be a hard act to follow.
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Really fun @pluslibdems.bsky.social AGM today. Thanks to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and Marie Goldman for excellent Q&A sessions, and props to our outgoing chairs @charleyhasted.bsky.social and @lukeallanld.bsky.social. You buggers are going to be a hard act to follow.
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Just finished my last AGM as Co-Chair of @pluslibdems.bsky.social. It's been brilliant to work with @lukeallanld.bsky.social and I'm looking forward to handing over to Lucas North who'll be taking over in January.
November 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Just finished my last AGM as Co-Chair of @pluslibdems.bsky.social. It's been brilliant to work with @lukeallanld.bsky.social and I'm looking forward to handing over to Lucas North who'll be taking over in January.
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats condemn our party's decision to base internal gender quotas on sex assigmed at birth.
This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats condemn our party's decision to base internal gender quotas on sex assigmed at birth.
This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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Lib Dem team 1 – Fly-tipping 0 💪
Yesterday, whilst fans flocked to City, @alangoodld.mcrlibdems.uk and I kicked off our weekend near the Etihad – updating residents on Tuesday’s #Beswick skip day – a great community win with One Manchester providing skips on Hassop/Orme and Havana Closes (1–3pm).
Yesterday, whilst fans flocked to City, @alangoodld.mcrlibdems.uk and I kicked off our weekend near the Etihad – updating residents on Tuesday’s #Beswick skip day – a great community win with One Manchester providing skips on Hassop/Orme and Havana Closes (1–3pm).
October 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Lib Dem team 1 – Fly-tipping 0 💪
Yesterday, whilst fans flocked to City, @alangoodld.mcrlibdems.uk and I kicked off our weekend near the Etihad – updating residents on Tuesday’s #Beswick skip day – a great community win with One Manchester providing skips on Hassop/Orme and Havana Closes (1–3pm).
Yesterday, whilst fans flocked to City, @alangoodld.mcrlibdems.uk and I kicked off our weekend near the Etihad – updating residents on Tuesday’s #Beswick skip day – a great community win with One Manchester providing skips on Hassop/Orme and Havana Closes (1–3pm).
#Beswick needs you! 💛
Join One Manchester’s neighbourhood clean-up next Tuesday, 1–3pm, and help tackle litter and fly-tipping in our area.
🗑️ Skips will be available on Hassop/Orme Close and Havana Close, with litter-picking gear also provided.
Get involved – every bit helps 💪 #KeepManchesterTidy
Join One Manchester’s neighbourhood clean-up next Tuesday, 1–3pm, and help tackle litter and fly-tipping in our area.
🗑️ Skips will be available on Hassop/Orme Close and Havana Close, with litter-picking gear also provided.
Get involved – every bit helps 💪 #KeepManchesterTidy
October 15, 2025 at 5:51 AM
#Beswick needs you! 💛
Join One Manchester’s neighbourhood clean-up next Tuesday, 1–3pm, and help tackle litter and fly-tipping in our area.
🗑️ Skips will be available on Hassop/Orme Close and Havana Close, with litter-picking gear also provided.
Get involved – every bit helps 💪 #KeepManchesterTidy
Join One Manchester’s neighbourhood clean-up next Tuesday, 1–3pm, and help tackle litter and fly-tipping in our area.
🗑️ Skips will be available on Hassop/Orme Close and Havana Close, with litter-picking gear also provided.
Get involved – every bit helps 💪 #KeepManchesterTidy
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"During Hate Crime Awareness Week, we call on everyone - individuals, organisations and political leaders - to stand up against hate, support those affected, and help build a society where everyone can live free from fear, prejudice and discrimination."
@MarieCGoldman.bsky.social
@MarieCGoldman.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
"During Hate Crime Awareness Week, we call on everyone - individuals, organisations and political leaders - to stand up against hate, support those affected, and help build a society where everyone can live free from fear, prejudice and discrimination."
@MarieCGoldman.bsky.social
@MarieCGoldman.bsky.social
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We thought the Brighton Centre looked much better when the @libdems.org.uk had our conference there a year ago.
October 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We thought the Brighton Centre looked much better when the @libdems.org.uk had our conference there a year ago.
Gone in 90 seconds 💉💙
Huge thanks to the brilliant team at New Islington Medical Practice for running yesterday’s #FluJab clinic and seeing over 500 patients — myself included! No small feat, especially with the dreary weather.
Huge thanks to the brilliant team at New Islington Medical Practice for running yesterday’s #FluJab clinic and seeing over 500 patients — myself included! No small feat, especially with the dreary weather.
October 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Gone in 90 seconds 💉💙
Huge thanks to the brilliant team at New Islington Medical Practice for running yesterday’s #FluJab clinic and seeing over 500 patients — myself included! No small feat, especially with the dreary weather.
Huge thanks to the brilliant team at New Islington Medical Practice for running yesterday’s #FluJab clinic and seeing over 500 patients — myself included! No small feat, especially with the dreary weather.
We cannot allow hate at the fringes to infect the roots of our party — corroding our principles and values. Hellbent on sowing division not unity — looking to the past not progress — determined to drag us down to its petty level, even if it means watching us burn out of spite 🧡
September 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We cannot allow hate at the fringes to infect the roots of our party — corroding our principles and values. Hellbent on sowing division not unity — looking to the past not progress — determined to drag us down to its petty level, even if it means watching us burn out of spite 🧡
I wouldn’t be an active Manchester campaigner if it weren’t for Chris and her incredible support, warmth and leadership which regularly inspires so many people across our party, in our own local community and our wonderful and wider LGBTQ+ community.
This award was long overdue 💛
This award was long overdue 💛
I see people are upset that I won an award for women because I'm the wrong type of woman. I was moved and honoured to have been awarded this by the party's women's group, and that the Lib Dems at all levels have my back and I will continue to fight for liberalism and my community.
September 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I wouldn’t be an active Manchester campaigner if it weren’t for Chris and her incredible support, warmth and leadership which regularly inspires so many people across our party, in our own local community and our wonderful and wider LGBTQ+ community.
This award was long overdue 💛
This award was long overdue 💛
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I see people are upset that I won an award for women because I'm the wrong type of woman. I was moved and honoured to have been awarded this by the party's women's group, and that the Lib Dems at all levels have my back and I will continue to fight for liberalism and my community.
September 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I see people are upset that I won an award for women because I'm the wrong type of woman. I was moved and honoured to have been awarded this by the party's women's group, and that the Lib Dems at all levels have my back and I will continue to fight for liberalism and my community.
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YES! Chris is a fantastic councillor and advocate for her community. It's a thoroughly deserved award, and good to see HQ having no truck with any nonsense about it. Well done, Chris!
The Express asked us about awarding the Patsy Carlton Prize to Cllr Chris Northwood. We responded:
"This prize acknowledged an exceptional woman in Cllr Chris Northwood. The message it sends to women members and voters is that the Liberal Democrats honour and value all of our women members."
"This prize acknowledged an exceptional woman in Cllr Chris Northwood. The message it sends to women members and voters is that the Liberal Democrats honour and value all of our women members."
September 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
YES! Chris is a fantastic councillor and advocate for her community. It's a thoroughly deserved award, and good to see HQ having no truck with any nonsense about it. Well done, Chris!
The Daily Mail has spent years attacking our trans and non-binary siblings, and the wider LGBTQ+ community. They are no ally — and never will be — and their toxic, rage-baiting clickbait belongs in the bin.
Yesterday, we received an email from a Daily Mail journalist asking us to comment on the attempt by a trans-exclusionary group to change our party's rules. For the avoidance of doubt, or misrepresentation of our position, we reproduce our response in full here...
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September 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM
The Daily Mail has spent years attacking our trans and non-binary siblings, and the wider LGBTQ+ community. They are no ally — and never will be — and their toxic, rage-baiting clickbait belongs in the bin.
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💛 We’ve passed a major milestone!
Since I was elected last July, my office has now opened over 10,000 support cases for residents across #HazelGrove Constituency.
Every case matters – whether it’s freeing trapped pigeons, or supporting a family fighting to stay together.
Since I was elected last July, my office has now opened over 10,000 support cases for residents across #HazelGrove Constituency.
Every case matters – whether it’s freeing trapped pigeons, or supporting a family fighting to stay together.
August 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
💛 We’ve passed a major milestone!
Since I was elected last July, my office has now opened over 10,000 support cases for residents across #HazelGrove Constituency.
Every case matters – whether it’s freeing trapped pigeons, or supporting a family fighting to stay together.
Since I was elected last July, my office has now opened over 10,000 support cases for residents across #HazelGrove Constituency.
Every case matters – whether it’s freeing trapped pigeons, or supporting a family fighting to stay together.
Great to see this educational family event from #TreesNotCars planned at Cotton Field Park in #Ancoats today.
A creative, hands-on event exploring air pollution and children’s health — giving kids a chance to learn about air pollution, get creative, and appreciate our green spaces. 💚
A creative, hands-on event exploring air pollution and children’s health — giving kids a chance to learn about air pollution, get creative, and appreciate our green spaces. 💚
July 9, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Great to see this educational family event from #TreesNotCars planned at Cotton Field Park in #Ancoats today.
A creative, hands-on event exploring air pollution and children’s health — giving kids a chance to learn about air pollution, get creative, and appreciate our green spaces. 💚
A creative, hands-on event exploring air pollution and children’s health — giving kids a chance to learn about air pollution, get creative, and appreciate our green spaces. 💚
There was a great buzz around #Ancoats yesterday with the much-loved Ancoats Makers Market and the 135th Madonna del Rosario procession, organised by the Manchester Italian Association.
Thankfully, the rain held off, and both events brought people from all over to our wonderful corner of the city.
Thankfully, the rain held off, and both events brought people from all over to our wonderful corner of the city.
July 7, 2025 at 6:44 AM
There was a great buzz around #Ancoats yesterday with the much-loved Ancoats Makers Market and the 135th Madonna del Rosario procession, organised by the Manchester Italian Association.
Thankfully, the rain held off, and both events brought people from all over to our wonderful corner of the city.
Thankfully, the rain held off, and both events brought people from all over to our wonderful corner of the city.
Happy bank holiday Monday! 🎉
Whether you’re out making the most of it, getting bits done like I was this morning with a gym trip and food shop, or just taking it easy — I hope you have a great day as the long weekend winds down.
Whether you’re out making the most of it, getting bits done like I was this morning with a gym trip and food shop, or just taking it easy — I hope you have a great day as the long weekend winds down.
May 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Happy bank holiday Monday! 🎉
Whether you’re out making the most of it, getting bits done like I was this morning with a gym trip and food shop, or just taking it easy — I hope you have a great day as the long weekend winds down.
Whether you’re out making the most of it, getting bits done like I was this morning with a gym trip and food shop, or just taking it easy — I hope you have a great day as the long weekend winds down.
The #Manchester Flower Featival is in full bloom this bank holiday weekend! 🌸
The city centre is bursting with colour as we celebrate spring and move into summer.
Expect incredible floral installations, free activities, live entertainment and plenty of delicious food. #MCRFlowerFest
The city centre is bursting with colour as we celebrate spring and move into summer.
Expect incredible floral installations, free activities, live entertainment and plenty of delicious food. #MCRFlowerFest
May 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The #Manchester Flower Featival is in full bloom this bank holiday weekend! 🌸
The city centre is bursting with colour as we celebrate spring and move into summer.
Expect incredible floral installations, free activities, live entertainment and plenty of delicious food. #MCRFlowerFest
The city centre is bursting with colour as we celebrate spring and move into summer.
Expect incredible floral installations, free activities, live entertainment and plenty of delicious food. #MCRFlowerFest
Today marks eight years since the Manchester Arena attack, when 22 lives were tragically lost. We remember them, those who were injured, and everyone whose lives were changed that night.
Whether you lived here then or have made Manchester your home since, we all stand together in remembering.
Whether you lived here then or have made Manchester your home since, we all stand together in remembering.
Remembering the 22: How Manchester will remember Arena victims eight years on
Remembering the 22: How Manchester will remember Arena victims eight years on
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May 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Today marks eight years since the Manchester Arena attack, when 22 lives were tragically lost. We remember them, those who were injured, and everyone whose lives were changed that night.
Whether you lived here then or have made Manchester your home since, we all stand together in remembering.
Whether you lived here then or have made Manchester your home since, we all stand together in remembering.
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We've been working with @pluslibdems.bsky.social and @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social on a template council motion on trans rights that ALDC will be sending out next week!
Transphobia isn't feminist, and Lib Dem Women will always stand with the Trans community.
Transphobia isn't feminist, and Lib Dem Women will always stand with the Trans community.
How Lib Dem Cllrs are fighting for LGBT rights feat @euandavidson.bsky.social @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social @libdemwomen.bsky.social @pluslibdems.bsky.social www.libdemvoice.org/idahobit-how...
IDAHOBIT: How Lib Dem Councillors are fighting for LGBT rights
The recent Supreme Court judgement on the definition of a women by “biological sex”, a concept described by BMA resident doctors as “scientifically illiterate” has caused real anxiety amongst trans pe...
www.libdemvoice.org
May 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We've been working with @pluslibdems.bsky.social and @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social on a template council motion on trans rights that ALDC will be sending out next week!
Transphobia isn't feminist, and Lib Dem Women will always stand with the Trans community.
Transphobia isn't feminist, and Lib Dem Women will always stand with the Trans community.
As we mark #IDAHoBiT, let it be a reminder that the fight against hate is far from over. Politicians, the media, society — we all have a responsibility to challenge hate and stand up for our LGBTQ+ communities every single day. We must do better and must never shy away. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Today is IDAHoBiT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia. This year it hits particularly hard.
We need to do better: as a society, as a Party, and as individuals. We have a great record, but can't rest on our laurels. We're in the fight to do better, and won't let up. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💛
We need to do better: as a society, as a Party, and as individuals. We have a great record, but can't rest on our laurels. We're in the fight to do better, and won't let up. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💛
May 17, 2025 at 8:21 AM
As we mark #IDAHoBiT, let it be a reminder that the fight against hate is far from over. Politicians, the media, society — we all have a responsibility to challenge hate and stand up for our LGBTQ+ communities every single day. We must do better and must never shy away. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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The bridge built by Wes Streeting.
May 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The bridge built by Wes Streeting.
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All political parties promised to back a change in the law to ban conversion therapy practices in their 2021 manifestos.
The SNP made an explicit promise if they got into government to introduce this Bill and haven’t.
If they won't introduce this bill, @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social will.
The SNP made an explicit promise if they got into government to introduce this Bill and haven’t.
If they won't introduce this bill, @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social will.
May 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
All political parties promised to back a change in the law to ban conversion therapy practices in their 2021 manifestos.
The SNP made an explicit promise if they got into government to introduce this Bill and haven’t.
If they won't introduce this bill, @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social will.
The SNP made an explicit promise if they got into government to introduce this Bill and haven’t.
If they won't introduce this bill, @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social will.