Paul Lucraft
@paullucr.bsky.social
Lib Dem Cllr for Haywards Heath Lucastes and Bolnore at Mid Sussex District and Haywards Heath Town Councils. Published and promoted by P Lucraft 4 Portsmouth Wood Close RH16 2DQ
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Cllr Farzana Aldridge said she left Labour after feeling the party was moving away from "community-focused and forward-looking politics".
Northampton Labour councillor joins the Liberal Democrats
A Labour member of West Northamptonshire Council has crossed to the Liberal Democrats after becoming increasingly concerned”= with the party...
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November 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Cllr Farzana Aldridge said she left Labour after feeling the party was moving away from "community-focused and forward-looking politics".
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Haywards Heath Christmas Festival – Three Magical Venues!
On Saturday 22nd November, 12pm – 4:30pm, the festive fun spreads across three fantastic locations in Haywards Heath:
Centenary Hall (St Wilfrid’s Church)
United Reform Church Hall
Haywards Heath Baptist Church
On Saturday 22nd November, 12pm – 4:30pm, the festive fun spreads across three fantastic locations in Haywards Heath:
Centenary Hall (St Wilfrid’s Church)
United Reform Church Hall
Haywards Heath Baptist Church
November 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Haywards Heath Christmas Festival – Three Magical Venues!
On Saturday 22nd November, 12pm – 4:30pm, the festive fun spreads across three fantastic locations in Haywards Heath:
Centenary Hall (St Wilfrid’s Church)
United Reform Church Hall
Haywards Heath Baptist Church
On Saturday 22nd November, 12pm – 4:30pm, the festive fun spreads across three fantastic locations in Haywards Heath:
Centenary Hall (St Wilfrid’s Church)
United Reform Church Hall
Haywards Heath Baptist Church
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Liberal Democrat MPs have today tabled a motion in Parliament to remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Liberal Democrat MPs have today tabled a motion in Parliament to remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
Robbie Gibb was appointed by Boris Johnson, he was an editorial adviser to GB News and a director of communications for Theresa May. He is not neutral or impartial.
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Great to be in Brighton today and listen to ideas for supporting businesses here. I want to draw Sussex together and make it a place to do business.
Got a business based in Sussex? I'd love to hear how we could support you and grow our economy. Email me at: ben.dempsey@sussexlibdems.org.uk
Got a business based in Sussex? I'd love to hear how we could support you and grow our economy. Email me at: ben.dempsey@sussexlibdems.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Great to be in Brighton today and listen to ideas for supporting businesses here. I want to draw Sussex together and make it a place to do business.
Got a business based in Sussex? I'd love to hear how we could support you and grow our economy. Email me at: ben.dempsey@sussexlibdems.org.uk
Got a business based in Sussex? I'd love to hear how we could support you and grow our economy. Email me at: ben.dempsey@sussexlibdems.org.uk
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I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
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Asked for a few comments by @michaelkeohan.bsky.social as I arrived at County Hall this morning.
I said Kent faces a budget crisis, a care crisis and now a political instability crisis under Reform.
I said Kent faces a budget crisis, a care crisis and now a political instability crisis under Reform.
November 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Asked for a few comments by @michaelkeohan.bsky.social as I arrived at County Hall this morning.
I said Kent faces a budget crisis, a care crisis and now a political instability crisis under Reform.
I said Kent faces a budget crisis, a care crisis and now a political instability crisis under Reform.
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It’s easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world’s number one news source. We can’t let him.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It’s easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world’s number one news source. We can’t let him.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
The BBC belongs to all of us here in the UK.
The Prime Minister and leaders from across the political spectrum should be united in telling Trump to keep his hands off it.
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On #RemembranceSunday, I was honoured to lay wreaths at two Mid Sussex services.
First in Haywards Heath at eleven o'clock, and then in Hassocks this afternoon.
We will not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
First in Haywards Heath at eleven o'clock, and then in Hassocks this afternoon.
We will not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
On #RemembranceSunday, I was honoured to lay wreaths at two Mid Sussex services.
First in Haywards Heath at eleven o'clock, and then in Hassocks this afternoon.
We will not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
First in Haywards Heath at eleven o'clock, and then in Hassocks this afternoon.
We will not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Elon Musk is deliberately using his platform to poison our politics and divide our country.
It's time for the government to wake up to the threat he poses to our democracy.
It's time for the government to wake up to the threat he poses to our democracy.
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Elon Musk is deliberately using his platform to poison our politics and divide our country.
It's time for the government to wake up to the threat he poses to our democracy.
It's time for the government to wake up to the threat he poses to our democracy.
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Keir Starmer needs to wake up and fix our broken voting system before the next election, or he risks letting Nigel Farage into Number 10.
We will keep fighting for fair votes to make sure every voice is heard.
We will keep fighting for fair votes to make sure every voice is heard.
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Keir Starmer needs to wake up and fix our broken voting system before the next election, or he risks letting Nigel Farage into Number 10.
We will keep fighting for fair votes to make sure every voice is heard.
We will keep fighting for fair votes to make sure every voice is heard.
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"We've got to address the fact that millions of people vote in safe seats and they feel their voice doesn't count. That's got to be addressed by electoral reform. We will never get full participation in our electoral system until we do that at every level." Starmer when he wanted to be Labour leader
November 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
"We've got to address the fact that millions of people vote in safe seats and they feel their voice doesn't count. That's got to be addressed by electoral reform. We will never get full participation in our electoral system until we do that at every level." Starmer when he wanted to be Labour leader
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What is the EHCR (European Convention on Human Rights)?
Here is an excellent explanation by Alison Bennett MP.
Here is an excellent explanation by Alison Bennett MP.
What is the ECHR? Here's an excellent explanation written by @alisonebennett.bsky.social very recently. Strongly recommended prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/L...
Last Wednesday MPs gathered in the House of Commons to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Chamber being reopened following its bombing in WWII.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What is the EHCR (European Convention on Human Rights)?
Here is an excellent explanation by Alison Bennett MP.
Here is an excellent explanation by Alison Bennett MP.
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Never been a better time for journalists and politicians to get off of X.
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Never been a better time for journalists and politicians to get off of X.
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Yesterday morning I laid a Remembrance Cross in Parliament's garden of remembrance.
We must never forget that freedom is not free, and remember those who gave everything to protect it.
We must never forget that freedom is not free, and remember those who gave everything to protect it.
November 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Yesterday morning I laid a Remembrance Cross in Parliament's garden of remembrance.
We must never forget that freedom is not free, and remember those who gave everything to protect it.
We must never forget that freedom is not free, and remember those who gave everything to protect it.
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Rachel Reeves says we have a £25 billion black hole
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Rachel Reeves says we have a £25 billion black hole
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
Rachel Reeves knows Brexit makes us £40 billion poorer
Rejoining the EU would give us a £15 billion surplus
Why doesn't Labour want what's best for the UK?
Tax rises? That'll be Brexit
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Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean are heroes who saved lives. They showed the best of Britain: putting themselves in harm's way to protect others.
They both deserve the George Cross in recognition of their incredible bravery.
They both deserve the George Cross in recognition of their incredible bravery.
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean are heroes who saved lives. They showed the best of Britain: putting themselves in harm's way to protect others.
They both deserve the George Cross in recognition of their incredible bravery.
They both deserve the George Cross in recognition of their incredible bravery.
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It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage gets an easy ride from the media. They give him as much airtime as he wants but never hold him to account for the damage he’s done.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage gets an easy ride from the media. They give him as much airtime as he wants but never hold him to account for the damage he’s done.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
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📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I reflect on the European Convention on Human Rights; what it does, why it's important, and why it must be protected.
Read here: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/L...
Read here: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/L...
November 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I reflect on the European Convention on Human Rights; what it does, why it's important, and why it must be protected.
Read here: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/L...
Read here: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/L...
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Farage sold Brexit as freedom and left Britain poorer. Now he wants to cut wages for young people while pretending it’s reform. The man who broke the economy shouldn’t be trusted to fix it.
November 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Farage sold Brexit as freedom and left Britain poorer. Now he wants to cut wages for young people while pretending it’s reform. The man who broke the economy shouldn’t be trusted to fix it.
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We must not allow Reform UK and the Tories’ misleading attempts to demonise human rights protections to gain media traction when, in truth, the public strongly wants to maintain the high standards which keep us all safer.
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
We must not allow Reform UK and the Tories’ misleading attempts to demonise human rights protections to gain media traction when, in truth, the public strongly wants to maintain the high standards which keep us all safer.
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You must have cotton wool in your ears. None has said more about holding Farage to account than Ed Davey. I am also trying to do my best many have used this to write to their MPs anti-farage.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 8:40 AM
You must have cotton wool in your ears. None has said more about holding Farage to account than Ed Davey. I am also trying to do my best many have used this to write to their MPs anti-farage.co.uk
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‘The money machine is misfiring’: City blames Brexit for UK’s £20bn productivity headache
How Brexit hit the London and UK finance exports - landing Rachel Reeves with her bigger-than-forecast budget spending gap
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
How Brexit hit the London and UK finance exports - landing Rachel Reeves with her bigger-than-forecast budget spending gap
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘The money machine is misfiring’: City blames Brexit for UK’s £20bn productivity headache
Poor output since the leave vote has landed Rachel Reeves with a bigger-than-forecast budget spending gap
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
‘The money machine is misfiring’: City blames Brexit for UK’s £20bn productivity headache
How Brexit hit the London and UK finance exports - landing Rachel Reeves with her bigger-than-forecast budget spending gap
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
How Brexit hit the London and UK finance exports - landing Rachel Reeves with her bigger-than-forecast budget spending gap
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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For the past six six months the voters of Bromsgrove South in Worcestershire County Council had a Reform councillor who didn’t turn up to council meetings and then resigned triggering a by-election costing £££s
Yesterday voters passed their verdict 👇
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Yesterday voters passed their verdict 👇
bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/news/by-elec...
BY-ELECTION RESULT – Lib Dem Sam Ammar takes Bromsgrove South seat
WE ARE live at the by-election for the Bromsgrove South seat on Worcestershire County Council. The count is under way
bromsgrovestandard.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:46 AM
For the past six six months the voters of Bromsgrove South in Worcestershire County Council had a Reform councillor who didn’t turn up to council meetings and then resigned triggering a by-election costing £££s
Yesterday voters passed their verdict 👇
bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/news/by-elec...
Yesterday voters passed their verdict 👇
bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/news/by-elec...
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% of Seats Successfully Defended by Each Party:
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
Aggregate Result of the 145 Council By-Elections (for 148 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 51 (+43)
LDM: 45 (+17)
CON: 16 (-17)
LAB: 13 (-34)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-6)
SNP: 2 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 51 (+43)
LDM: 45 (+17)
CON: 16 (-17)
LAB: 13 (-34)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-6)
SNP: 2 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
% of Seats Successfully Defended by Each Party:
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
🔶 LDM: 93% (26/28)
🌍 GRN: 67% (6/9)
➡️ RFM: 50% (4/8)
🌹 LAB: 28% (13/47)
🌳 CON: 27% (9/33)
🏘️ Localists: 0% (0/9)
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Honestly I don’t want to wait for a revolution. Climate change can’t wait for that. I want progress on climate change now. I want EVs heat pumps grid upgrades. I want a return to the all party commences not student Union politics. Greens seem happy to talk about anything other than climate change
Zack Polanski said the Green Party would be open to a Referendum on the Royal Family.
Do you want a Referendum so we can vote to get rid of this monstrosity?
Do you want a Referendum so we can vote to get rid of this monstrosity?
October 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM