Paul Hughes 🔶
@moonshining-uk.bsky.social
Lib Dem Councillor for Elmbridge Hersham Village Ward. Owner of two boxer dogs, Derby County fan. Let's Rejoin!
#Hersham #ElmbridgeLibDems
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Great news in a pretty miserable day of too many people being taken in by Farage yet again.
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
Liberal Democrats GAIN Oxfordshire - taking control of the council for the first time ever.
12 GAINS to elect 36 Councillors. 🔶
Liberal Democrats GAIN Oxfordshire - taking control of the council for the first time ever.
12 GAINS to elect 36 Councillors. 🔶
May 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Great news in a pretty miserable day of too many people being taken in by Farage yet again.
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If anyone is still under the illusion that this prick is ever right about anything, please get over it.
March 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If anyone is still under the illusion that this prick is ever right about anything, please get over it.
Of all the ways that the government could bring defence spending up to 2.5% of GDP, cutting overseas aid to 0.3% is probably the most shameful.
February 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Of all the ways that the government could bring defence spending up to 2.5% of GDP, cutting overseas aid to 0.3% is probably the most shameful.
The American dream is officially over.
February 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The American dream is officially over.
A Labour government cozying up to the super-rich does seem like a betrayal.
"Plans to abolish non-dom status will be amended to allow a more generous phase out of tax benefits, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced."
Another day, another Labour disappointment.
You'd think I'd be getting used to it by now. But each new one stings like a paper cut.
Another day, another Labour disappointment.
You'd think I'd be getting used to it by now. But each new one stings like a paper cut.
January 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A Labour government cozying up to the super-rich does seem like a betrayal.
It's so very frustrating that the government refuses to contemplate the most obvious means of improving the economic performance of the country.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No plans to join Europe trade scheme, says minister
It comes after the EU's trade chief says the UK could join a customs union as part of post-Brexit
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It's so very frustrating that the government refuses to contemplate the most obvious means of improving the economic performance of the country.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Another Sunday, another day with Farage spouting his bile on the BBC.
January 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Another Sunday, another day with Farage spouting his bile on the BBC.
So goodbye 2024. The year when a heart attack confirmed the absolute need to seize the day. Hopeful that 2025 will be less memorable.
December 31, 2024 at 11:04 PM
So goodbye 2024. The year when a heart attack confirmed the absolute need to seize the day. Hopeful that 2025 will be less memorable.
Sad to hear about the passing of Johnnie Walker. From his R1 show which was a must-listen at school lunchtimes to being a staple of my Sunday afternoons, he's been a joy to listen to. RIP Johnnie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Johnnie Walker: Former BBC Radio 2 DJ dies at the age of 79
The presenter retired in October due to ill-health having worked as a DJ for 58 years.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Sad to hear about the passing of Johnnie Walker. From his R1 show which was a must-listen at school lunchtimes to being a staple of my Sunday afternoons, he's been a joy to listen to. RIP Johnnie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Net leader ratings in tonight's @opiniumresearch.bsky.social poll:
Davey +3
Farage -9
Badenoch -12
Starmer -32
Davey +3
Farage -9
Badenoch -12
Starmer -32
December 21, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Net leader ratings in tonight's @opiniumresearch.bsky.social poll:
Davey +3
Farage -9
Badenoch -12
Starmer -32
Davey +3
Farage -9
Badenoch -12
Starmer -32
Cold War Steve hits the nail on the head.
December 21, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Cold War Steve hits the nail on the head.
This is outrageous. I missed my uncle's funeral because of the JSO protests on the M25, but that amounts to nothing compared to the disruption that climate change is already causing. The sentencing was bad enough, but to recall someone to jail because you can't find a tag to fit is disgusting
As Gaie's MP I tried everything I could to challenge this decision to send her back to prison - including writing to the prisons minister Lord Timpson and the probation service. But they would not budge a millimetre.
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77-year-old Just Stop Oil protester recalled to prison for Christmas
77-year-old Gaie Delap was sentenced to 20 months in prison over a climate protest which blocked the M25 in 2022.
www.channel4.com
December 20, 2024 at 10:57 PM
This is outrageous. I missed my uncle's funeral because of the JSO protests on the M25, but that amounts to nothing compared to the disruption that climate change is already causing. The sentencing was bad enough, but to recall someone to jail because you can't find a tag to fit is disgusting
As a palate cleanser after screenshotting Musk, here’s my two pups out for a walk in the woods this afternoon
December 16, 2024 at 4:25 PM
As a palate cleanser after screenshotting Musk, here’s my two pups out for a walk in the woods this afternoon
This is scary 1984-level stuff from Musk and his acolytes.
December 16, 2024 at 4:21 PM
This is scary 1984-level stuff from Musk and his acolytes.
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The stretch of the River Cam in Cambridge which has been designated bathing water, Sheep’s Green, failed the phosphate test, failed the nitrate test and failed the ammonia test.
You have been warned.
www.lbc.co.uk/news/feargal...
You have been warned.
www.lbc.co.uk/news/feargal...
'I'd stay well away from swimming there': Feargal Sharkey tests the River Cam after site was awarded bathing status
One of Britain’s top swimming spots is 'failing' on water quality due to pollution, according to environmental testing conducted by LBC.
www.lbc.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 11:10 AM
The stretch of the River Cam in Cambridge which has been designated bathing water, Sheep’s Green, failed the phosphate test, failed the nitrate test and failed the ammonia test.
You have been warned.
www.lbc.co.uk/news/feargal...
You have been warned.
www.lbc.co.uk/news/feargal...
Absolutely damning. How can it take so long?
This country needs to pull its finger out on many fronts.
December 10, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Absolutely damning. How can it take so long?
This is a real area of failure for Surrey County Council and one which needs to be urgently addressed.
More than 1800 kids with SEND missed 1/3 of their schooling last year in Surrey.
EHCPs come back with incorrect names, describe incorrect conditions, and offer woefully inadequate support. Schools are at breaking point.
Yet, Surrey County Council blames Surrey parents for being “too articulate”.
EHCPs come back with incorrect names, describe incorrect conditions, and offer woefully inadequate support. Schools are at breaking point.
Yet, Surrey County Council blames Surrey parents for being “too articulate”.
December 9, 2024 at 10:44 PM
This is a real area of failure for Surrey County Council and one which needs to be urgently addressed.
It's welcome that Angela Rayner and now Rachel Reeves are talking about resetting relations with Europe, but if we remain outside the SM/CU, it's hard to see exactly how much significant progress in undoing the damage of Brexit can be made.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Reeves to pledge closer EU ties in pivot from post-Brexit ‘division and chaos’
First speech by UK chancellor to eurozone finance ministers since 2020 will promise ‘business-like’ approach to relations
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 5:55 PM
It's welcome that Angela Rayner and now Rachel Reeves are talking about resetting relations with Europe, but if we remain outside the SM/CU, it's hard to see exactly how much significant progress in undoing the damage of Brexit can be made.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
(Political post warning) Absolutely shocking grandstanding by the Conservative group at the EBC council meeting this evening. Absolutely no intention of being constructive, simply going for headlines for election literature. Awful meeting.
December 4, 2024 at 10:55 PM
(Political post warning) Absolutely shocking grandstanding by the Conservative group at the EBC council meeting this evening. Absolutely no intention of being constructive, simply going for headlines for election literature. Awful meeting.
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The Government have told the Times that it wants a top down reorganisation of local councils. I worry it will be an expensive distraction from delivering services and make councils more remote - all while ignoring the elephant in the room: social care!
www.thetimes.com/article/4d4a...
www.thetimes.com/article/4d4a...
Dozens of councils to be abolished under biggest reforms in 50 years
Move aims to end two-tier system of local government and replace it with larger unitary authorities, aiming to save the taxpayer about £3 billion over five years
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 7:51 AM
The Government have told the Times that it wants a top down reorganisation of local councils. I worry it will be an expensive distraction from delivering services and make councils more remote - all while ignoring the elephant in the room: social care!
www.thetimes.com/article/4d4a...
www.thetimes.com/article/4d4a...
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Here it is. Your new favourite Christmas classic.
‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄
youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...
‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄
youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...
Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir - Love is Enough (feat. Ed Davey)
YouTube video by Liberal Democrats
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November 28, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Here it is. Your new favourite Christmas classic.
‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄
youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...
‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄
youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...
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Don’t be had… Which report in 2021 found 98pc of goods on sale Black Friday were same price at other times of the year. If you genuinely need something make sure you KNOW it’s a good deal and avoid “
Browsing”.. if you don’t know you need you probably don’t!!
Browsing”.. if you don’t know you need you probably don’t!!
November 24, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Don’t be had… Which report in 2021 found 98pc of goods on sale Black Friday were same price at other times of the year. If you genuinely need something make sure you KNOW it’s a good deal and avoid “
Browsing”.. if you don’t know you need you probably don’t!!
Browsing”.. if you don’t know you need you probably don’t!!
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Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
November 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
This would absolutely be a positive step in incentivising the building of new social housing in this country.
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Future of social housing protected through Right to Buy reforms
Overdue reforms to Right to Buy to ensure the scheme is fairer and more sustainable.
www.gov.uk
November 20, 2024 at 4:39 PM
This would absolutely be a positive step in incentivising the building of new social housing in this country.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
A surprise today. A last, colourful hurrah from a potted canna in the garden before winter gets properly started.
November 19, 2024 at 2:48 PM
A surprise today. A last, colourful hurrah from a potted canna in the garden before winter gets properly started.