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"We are going to fight for our rural communities. We're gonna fight for farmers, we're gonna fight to stop this family farm tax.

"I have just one ask of you. I want you to continue to do what you are the best in the world at doing: producing high quality food for our country."

- Ed Davey
November 19, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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Updated with more MPs today!
Starter Pack of Lib Dem MPs: bsky.app/starter-pack...

List of Lib Dem MPs: bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app
November 15, 2024 at 11:53 PM
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Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Campaign and Volunteer Organiser for Henley and Thame Lib Dems
Campaign and Volunteer Organiser for Henley and Thame Lib Dems
Henley and Thame MP Freddie van Mierlo and the local Liberal Democrats are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person who can plan and organise campaign activity, build campaigning capacity and...
www.libdems.org.uk
November 16, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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It is right that DWP are to review the carers' earnings cliff-edge, but it can’t be business as usual while that review takes place.

Carers do vital work. If we are to rescue our NHS, we must support them.
November 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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Sarah Olney MP on Lib Dem calls for an elected House of Lords
Sarah Olney MP on Lib Dem calls for an elected House of Lords
Introducing the Liberal Democrat amendment, calling for a process to establish an elected House of Lords, Sarah Onley said: "Across the world, trust in the i...
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November 15, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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Great to welcome Dan Walker to St Albans yesterday to chat all things politics, high streets and small businesses. Oh, and a lovely cuppa and cake in the St Albans Museum Courtroom Cafe! 🍰
November 15, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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Ed Davey on the UN Climate Change Conference
Ed Davey on the UN Climate Change Conference
"The election of Trump is going to be hanging like a shadow."In these uncertain times, the UK must remain committed to decisive climate action and leadership...
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November 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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With the incoming Trump administration, securing closer ties to Europe is essential to protect UK interests.

A “Save Ukraine” summit in London can help unite European leaders and unlock £40 billion in frozen Russian assets, giving Ukraine critical support as winter approaches.
November 14, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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Highly recommended for all UK politics nerds. @markpackuk.bsky.social asks Justin Fisher, "Do those "Winning Here" posters and bar charts work?" (tl;dr they do!) www.markpack.org.uk/173737/do-th...
Do those "Winning Here" posters and bar charts work?
"Innocent Bystanders or the Forgotten Actors? The Role of Parties and Candidates in Building Electoral Campaign Momentum" gets discussed.
www.markpack.org.uk
November 15, 2024 at 12:24 PM
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Pair of Lib Dem gains from Labour in by-elections:
Pair of Lib Dem gains from Labour in by-elections
A dozen principal authority council by-elections this week, with 11 Lib Dem candidates, up three on the last time these wards were up.
www.markpack.org.uk
November 15, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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To bring up a dull serious point in response to Ben's humour - the prevalence of local organisations on X is a big part of what has kept politicians on it, as that's the place to tag and interact with them. But if they move...
November 15, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Hello, I've taken the plunge and moved across to Bluesky.
November 15, 2024 at 4:13 PM