Lynne Featherstone
@lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social
Former LibDem MP. Minister in Coalition. Originator and architect of the same sex marriage law. Peer. Book:Equal Ever After.
This is so beautiful - so uplifting - watching the European Champions celebrate. It feels as if the ‘right stuff’ still exists. Feels good!!!
July 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
This is so beautiful - so uplifting - watching the European Champions celebrate. It feels as if the ‘right stuff’ still exists. Feels good!!!
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Thank you @lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social!
July 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Thank you @lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social!
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Here’s a lovely interview with our new (ish) MP @joshbabarinde.bsky.social who we’re extremely lucky to have
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson - The Josh Babarinde One - BBC Sounds
How one Lib Dem MP persuaded ministers to change the law within a year of being elected.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here’s a lovely interview with our new (ish) MP @joshbabarinde.bsky.social who we’re extremely lucky to have
@mrjamesob.bsky.social we can control what we do under our laws - we can’t control the right wing lunatics in the Israeli government.
June 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social we can control what we do under our laws - we can’t control the right wing lunatics in the Israeli government.
Never say die!
On election day 2015, I was knocking on doors in Hornsey & Wood Green for @lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social until about 9.30pm. We were all so sad the next day 😥
I didn't imagine then that 10 years later we'd have 72 MPs and be leading over 70 councils 😲👏
I didn't imagine then that 10 years later we'd have 72 MPs and be leading over 70 councils 😲👏
May 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Never say die!
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Lessons from the Lords #2: the importance of email for local news coverage
Lessons from the Lords #2: the importance of email for local news coverage
As a long-term fan of email newsletters, I took the chance to talk about the new wave of local news coverage coming from email newsletters.
buff.ly
April 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Lessons from the Lords #2: the importance of email for local news coverage
Live and let live is a pretty good rule to go by. So you’re free to be yourself so long as you don’t harm anyone. Seems a good credo to me!
April 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Live and let live is a pretty good rule to go by. So you’re free to be yourself so long as you don’t harm anyone. Seems a good credo to me!
Elon Musk has gone missing from Twitter (X) in last few days. Despite over 20k followers there I get almost no views as am a vocal critic of said Musk. Good riddance to him. Just a rich bully boy - albeit smart business man.
April 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Elon Musk has gone missing from Twitter (X) in last few days. Despite over 20k followers there I get almost no views as am a vocal critic of said Musk. Good riddance to him. Just a rich bully boy - albeit smart business man.
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📅29 March 2014 – a landmark day for equality!
On this day, the first same-sex marriages took place in England and Wales after years of tireless campaigning. @libdems.org.uk were instrumental in making this a reality, with @lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social leading the charge as Equalities Minister (1/3)
On this day, the first same-sex marriages took place in England and Wales after years of tireless campaigning. @libdems.org.uk were instrumental in making this a reality, with @lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social leading the charge as Equalities Minister (1/3)
March 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
📅29 March 2014 – a landmark day for equality!
On this day, the first same-sex marriages took place in England and Wales after years of tireless campaigning. @libdems.org.uk were instrumental in making this a reality, with @lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social leading the charge as Equalities Minister (1/3)
On this day, the first same-sex marriages took place in England and Wales after years of tireless campaigning. @libdems.org.uk were instrumental in making this a reality, with @lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social leading the charge as Equalities Minister (1/3)
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Calling Zelensky a “Dictator” must be where the line is drawn.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
February 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Calling Zelensky a “Dictator” must be where the line is drawn.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
Trump just lies. Black is white and white is black. Russia invaded Ukraine.
February 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Trump just lies. Black is white and white is black. Russia invaded Ukraine.
Justice is not the servant of public opinion - but the law!
February 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Justice is not the servant of public opinion - but the law!
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Having had the weekend to reflect on the wealth of info from oral witnesses last week for my Private Members' Bill on Choice at the End of Life, I keep coming back to five things that really stuck with me 🧵 #AssistedDying 1/7
February 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Having had the weekend to reflect on the wealth of info from oral witnesses last week for my Private Members' Bill on Choice at the End of Life, I keep coming back to five things that really stuck with me 🧵 #AssistedDying 1/7
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Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves claim to be looking everywhere for opportunities for growth but are ignoring the solution right under their noses.
A new UK-EU Customs Union would turbocharge our economy, tearing down the trade barriers holding British businesses back.
A new UK-EU Customs Union would turbocharge our economy, tearing down the trade barriers holding British businesses back.
February 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves claim to be looking everywhere for opportunities for growth but are ignoring the solution right under their noses.
A new UK-EU Customs Union would turbocharge our economy, tearing down the trade barriers holding British businesses back.
A new UK-EU Customs Union would turbocharge our economy, tearing down the trade barriers holding British businesses back.
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Yesterday, the Bill Committee heard powerful testimony on my Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Thoughtful, moving, and clear: this is about choice, compassion & dignity. A quick thread on key moments. 🧵 #AssistedDying
January 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Yesterday, the Bill Committee heard powerful testimony on my Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Thoughtful, moving, and clear: this is about choice, compassion & dignity. A quick thread on key moments. 🧵 #AssistedDying
I hate what our media has done to our country - peddling hate, lies and distortion - because hate sells. It used to pride itself on being the fifth estate - exposing misdeeds to the public. Can we ever hope for better?
January 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I hate what our media has done to our country - peddling hate, lies and distortion - because hate sells. It used to pride itself on being the fifth estate - exposing misdeeds to the public. Can we ever hope for better?
Trump over promising? Quel surprise!
January 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Trump over promising? Quel surprise!
A ceasefire. But hearts and minds on both sides so damaged. How can the hate be vanquished?
January 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
A ceasefire. But hearts and minds on both sides so damaged. How can the hate be vanquished?
Yesterday the Christmas tree was denuded and ousted. 😢 Today it’s back to work. 😢 My New Year resolution was to be more positive - seemingly a work in progress 😱
January 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Yesterday the Christmas tree was denuded and ousted. 😢 Today it’s back to work. 😢 My New Year resolution was to be more positive - seemingly a work in progress 😱
I really used to be over the moon when snow was predicted. Where did that go?
January 4, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I really used to be over the moon when snow was predicted. Where did that go?
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We sure need some optimism in British politics, which is why I hosted this podcast discussion with @laylamoran.bsky.social, @lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social and @fromtga.bsky.social on how we can bring back hope and optimism. Enjoy and share with others! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLlV...
Hope and Optimism - The Green Book Series
YouTube video by Lib Dem Podcast
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December 26, 2024 at 9:06 PM
We sure need some optimism in British politics, which is why I hosted this podcast discussion with @laylamoran.bsky.social, @lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social and @fromtga.bsky.social on how we can bring back hope and optimism. Enjoy and share with others! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLlV...
Just watched Mermaids! Love Cher.
December 23, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Just watched Mermaids! Love Cher.
I hate noisy restaurants. I am in a noisy restaurant. I am turning into the Grinch!
December 19, 2024 at 5:51 PM
I hate noisy restaurants. I am in a noisy restaurant. I am turning into the Grinch!
If Farage takes Elon’s money - and the rumoured £100,000,000 is for real - then he cares nothing for democracy or genuine support. We will see. Meanwhile - the sooner Elon goes to Mars the better!
December 18, 2024 at 8:17 PM
If Farage takes Elon’s money - and the rumoured £100,000,000 is for real - then he cares nothing for democracy or genuine support. We will see. Meanwhile - the sooner Elon goes to Mars the better!
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Thank you both for being there! It was such a special evening.
@lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social - your contribution to equality is exceptional, thank you so much.
@lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social - your contribution to equality is exceptional, thank you so much.
December 4, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Thank you both for being there! It was such a special evening.
@lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social - your contribution to equality is exceptional, thank you so much.
@lynnefeatherstone.bsky.social - your contribution to equality is exceptional, thank you so much.