Simon Jardine
@simonjardine.bsky.social
Lib Dem. Hate what Brexit has done to the country.
Walks, swims, cooks, loves live music.
Walks, swims, cooks, loves live music.
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The Chancellor missed a lot of opportunities to turn the corner in today's budget. Freezing tax thresholds will hurt families already struggling, Sussex businesses should have been backed, and crucially Brexit damage is still being ignored. My reaction to the budget👇
November 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The Chancellor missed a lot of opportunities to turn the corner in today's budget. Freezing tax thresholds will hurt families already struggling, Sussex businesses should have been backed, and crucially Brexit damage is still being ignored. My reaction to the budget👇
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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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Sussex is brilliant, and people here deserve a positive plan for what's next. We need a Mayor who gets our communities and will fight hard to make this amazing county even better. Great to listen and chat with residents in Maidenbower (Crawley), Broadbridge Heath, and Horsham this weekend.
November 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Sussex is brilliant, and people here deserve a positive plan for what's next. We need a Mayor who gets our communities and will fight hard to make this amazing county even better. Great to listen and chat with residents in Maidenbower (Crawley), Broadbridge Heath, and Horsham this weekend.
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Great to join Jess Brown-Fuller MP in Chichester. She's delivering for West Sussex on fighting to stop sewage dumps, the local hospital, and the cost of living. With five Lib Dem MPs working hard in their communities, we have the positive momentum to stop Reform UK's divisive politics across Sussex
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Great to join Jess Brown-Fuller MP in Chichester. She's delivering for West Sussex on fighting to stop sewage dumps, the local hospital, and the cost of living. With five Lib Dem MPs working hard in their communities, we have the positive momentum to stop Reform UK's divisive politics across Sussex
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We need more homes in Sussex (of the right kind, esp social housing), but the Government’s attitude to nature is appalling.
Some more coverage here:
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2553864...
Some more coverage here:
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2553864...
Residents react after 21,000 new homes announced for Sussex
Residents have shared their reaction after a new water agreement has enabled thousands of new homes to be built in Sussex
www.theargus.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:38 AM
We need more homes in Sussex (of the right kind, esp social housing), but the Government’s attitude to nature is appalling.
Some more coverage here:
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2553864...
Some more coverage here:
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2553864...
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Today’s the day. If you haven’t voted by post, get down to the polling station and vote LibDem, vote Sarah Hale for a better future for Newhaven.
October 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Today’s the day. If you haven’t voted by post, get down to the polling station and vote LibDem, vote Sarah Hale for a better future for Newhaven.
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Nigel Farage just admitted he hasn't a clue how to do anything in government, which is why he needs people like Nadine Dorries. So they will be guided by one of the stupidest morons ever to hold public office - quite the sales pitch.
September 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Nigel Farage just admitted he hasn't a clue how to do anything in government, which is why he needs people like Nadine Dorries. So they will be guided by one of the stupidest morons ever to hold public office - quite the sales pitch.
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Hey British media,
It’s no surprise that if you give Farage the run of the place, he’ll start winning.
Time to do your actual jobs and start interrogating him on his Brexit shitshow, his funding, his Trumpiness, his idiotic manifesto, his real plans for the NHS… instead of drumrolling him into No.10
It’s no surprise that if you give Farage the run of the place, he’ll start winning.
Time to do your actual jobs and start interrogating him on his Brexit shitshow, his funding, his Trumpiness, his idiotic manifesto, his real plans for the NHS… instead of drumrolling him into No.10
May 4, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Hey British media,
It’s no surprise that if you give Farage the run of the place, he’ll start winning.
Time to do your actual jobs and start interrogating him on his Brexit shitshow, his funding, his Trumpiness, his idiotic manifesto, his real plans for the NHS… instead of drumrolling him into No.10
It’s no surprise that if you give Farage the run of the place, he’ll start winning.
Time to do your actual jobs and start interrogating him on his Brexit shitshow, his funding, his Trumpiness, his idiotic manifesto, his real plans for the NHS… instead of drumrolling him into No.10
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I told you he was a clueless bullshitter…
A man educated way beyond his intelligence.
A man educated way beyond his intelligence.
April 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
I told you he was a clueless bullshitter…
A man educated way beyond his intelligence.
A man educated way beyond his intelligence.
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Erdogan is not hiding his goal to suppress reporting of the protests against his arbitrary detention of Istanbul’s Mayor.
The Foreign Sec must call in the Turkish Ambassador to explain why Mark Lowen has been deported.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The Foreign Sec must call in the Turkish Ambassador to explain why Mark Lowen has been deported.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC reporter arrested and deported from Turkey
Mark Lowen was covering the protests in Istanbul when he was arrested and later deported back to the UK, the BBC has said.
www.bbc.com
March 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Erdogan is not hiding his goal to suppress reporting of the protests against his arbitrary detention of Istanbul’s Mayor.
The Foreign Sec must call in the Turkish Ambassador to explain why Mark Lowen has been deported.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The Foreign Sec must call in the Turkish Ambassador to explain why Mark Lowen has been deported.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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My thoughts are with all those affected by the Myanmar earthquake It's a stark reminder of the power of nature and human vulnerability.
Cutting the aid budget means the UK will be less able to provide humanitarian assistance in response to such disasters.
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
Cutting the aid budget means the UK will be less able to provide humanitarian assistance in response to such disasters.
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
Strong earthquake strikes central Myanmar, panic in Bangkok
A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, and people rushed out of buildings in panic in Yangon and also in Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand, witnesses said.
www.reuters.com
March 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
My thoughts are with all those affected by the Myanmar earthquake It's a stark reminder of the power of nature and human vulnerability.
Cutting the aid budget means the UK will be less able to provide humanitarian assistance in response to such disasters.
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
Cutting the aid budget means the UK will be less able to provide humanitarian assistance in response to such disasters.
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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Appalling to see reports of Hamdan Ballal being attacked by illegal settlers in the West Bank, and detained by the IDF. UK Govt must push Israel to tackle iIllegal settler violence and sanction extremist Israeli Ministers like Smotrich and Ben-Gvir who encourage it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Palestinian Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal held by Israeli soldiers after attack by settlers, activists say - BBC News
Hamdan Ballal was beaten by settlers before being taken away, his No Other Land co-director said.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Appalling to see reports of Hamdan Ballal being attacked by illegal settlers in the West Bank, and detained by the IDF. UK Govt must push Israel to tackle iIllegal settler violence and sanction extremist Israeli Ministers like Smotrich and Ben-Gvir who encourage it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Charlie Maynard was right to challenge the cosy £3bn arrangement between Thames Water, OFWAT and the Govt.
Govt should step in so bill-payers' cash is spent to improve services and stop sewage pollution, not to service excessive debt from mismanagement.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Govt should step in so bill-payers' cash is spent to improve services and stop sewage pollution, not to service excessive debt from mismanagement.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Thames Water: Challenge to £3bn rescue deal dismissed
The funding allows the company to continue operating and attempt to restructure its massive debt pile.
www.bbc.com
March 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Charlie Maynard was right to challenge the cosy £3bn arrangement between Thames Water, OFWAT and the Govt.
Govt should step in so bill-payers' cash is spent to improve services and stop sewage pollution, not to service excessive debt from mismanagement.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Govt should step in so bill-payers' cash is spent to improve services and stop sewage pollution, not to service excessive debt from mismanagement.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Join Andrea Jenkyns on her march against solar panels today!
Just a note team.
Steer clear of the ones with a plaque reading:
“This solar panel represents the 16,120 solar panels that provide solar electricity directly to Wakefield Manufacturing Site. Opened by Andrea Jenkyns MP 8 September 2017”
Just a note team.
Steer clear of the ones with a plaque reading:
“This solar panel represents the 16,120 solar panels that provide solar electricity directly to Wakefield Manufacturing Site. Opened by Andrea Jenkyns MP 8 September 2017”
March 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Join Andrea Jenkyns on her march against solar panels today!
Just a note team.
Steer clear of the ones with a plaque reading:
“This solar panel represents the 16,120 solar panels that provide solar electricity directly to Wakefield Manufacturing Site. Opened by Andrea Jenkyns MP 8 September 2017”
Just a note team.
Steer clear of the ones with a plaque reading:
“This solar panel represents the 16,120 solar panels that provide solar electricity directly to Wakefield Manufacturing Site. Opened by Andrea Jenkyns MP 8 September 2017”
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“Donald Trump doesn’t appear to believe that Vladimir Putin is the enemy in this.”
@libdems.org.uk urge Keir Starmer to go further and faster with European allies to underpin Ukraine’s security.
@libdems.org.uk urge Keir Starmer to go further and faster with European allies to underpin Ukraine’s security.
March 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
“Donald Trump doesn’t appear to believe that Vladimir Putin is the enemy in this.”
@libdems.org.uk urge Keir Starmer to go further and faster with European allies to underpin Ukraine’s security.
@libdems.org.uk urge Keir Starmer to go further and faster with European allies to underpin Ukraine’s security.
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Little reminder that there’s not a shortage of building going on *for everyone*
Another Empty Sky-Scraper COMING SOON!
youtu.be/GBtGL12_5X8
Another Empty Sky-Scraper COMING SOON!
youtu.be/GBtGL12_5X8
Another Empty Sky-Scraper COMING SOON!
YouTube video by Aid Thompsin
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January 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Little reminder that there’s not a shortage of building going on *for everyone*
Another Empty Sky-Scraper COMING SOON!
youtu.be/GBtGL12_5X8
Another Empty Sky-Scraper COMING SOON!
youtu.be/GBtGL12_5X8
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Well, well, well...🙄
January 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Well, well, well...🙄
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Ed Davey and the Lib Dems are leading the debate to repair our relationship with the EU and grow our economy. We’re making the case for a customs union with the EU—a common sense step to fix trade, support businesses, and strengthen ties with our nearest neighbours. 🇬🇧🇪🇺
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK needs to rejoin EU customs union, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey
Sir Ed also called for Donald Trump to be given a state visit to the UK, but only if he delivered support for Ukraine.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Ed Davey and the Lib Dems are leading the debate to repair our relationship with the EU and grow our economy. We’re making the case for a customs union with the EU—a common sense step to fix trade, support businesses, and strengthen ties with our nearest neighbours. 🇬🇧🇪🇺
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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❗ TODAY ❗
I'm proud to present my 🇪🇺 Youth Mobility Scheme Bill 🇬🇧 – a vital step to give young Brits the chance to live, work, and study across Europe.
The botched Brexit deal robbed them of these opportunities. It's time to fix that and reset our relationship with the EU.
I'm proud to present my 🇪🇺 Youth Mobility Scheme Bill 🇬🇧 – a vital step to give young Brits the chance to live, work, and study across Europe.
The botched Brexit deal robbed them of these opportunities. It's time to fix that and reset our relationship with the EU.
January 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
❗ TODAY ❗
I'm proud to present my 🇪🇺 Youth Mobility Scheme Bill 🇬🇧 – a vital step to give young Brits the chance to live, work, and study across Europe.
The botched Brexit deal robbed them of these opportunities. It's time to fix that and reset our relationship with the EU.
I'm proud to present my 🇪🇺 Youth Mobility Scheme Bill 🇬🇧 – a vital step to give young Brits the chance to live, work, and study across Europe.
The botched Brexit deal robbed them of these opportunities. It's time to fix that and reset our relationship with the EU.
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30 years ago, Netscape Navigator 1.0 was released.
December 26, 2024 at 12:11 PM
30 years ago, Netscape Navigator 1.0 was released.
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Funny because true.
November 26, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Funny because true.
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The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Putin. Khomeini died in 1989. Robert Jenrick wanted to be Tory leader, but doesn't appear very well informed about current affairs.
November 22, 2024 at 8:20 AM
The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Putin. Khomeini died in 1989. Robert Jenrick wanted to be Tory leader, but doesn't appear very well informed about current affairs.
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I never know how helpful 'Imagine ifs' are - although I am partial to reminding people of the media meltdowns when Diane Abbott had a mojito on a train - but seriously, imagine a major Labour politician publicly advertising this level of pant-wetting ignorance. He is shadow *Justice Secretary* ffs.
The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Putin. Khomeini died in 1989. Robert Jenrick wanted to be Tory leader, but doesn't appear very well informed about current affairs.
November 22, 2024 at 9:34 AM
I never know how helpful 'Imagine ifs' are - although I am partial to reminding people of the media meltdowns when Diane Abbott had a mojito on a train - but seriously, imagine a major Labour politician publicly advertising this level of pant-wetting ignorance. He is shadow *Justice Secretary* ffs.
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Sigh - classic fact free nonsense. ‘news’ story here totally fails to mention that Tory plans were for fines of £5k (later reduced to £3k) for each missed heat pump sale. What @Ed_Miliband has done is to reduce that to £500. Headline should read “Miliband slashes Tory boiler tax”
November 22, 2024 at 7:27 AM
Sigh - classic fact free nonsense. ‘news’ story here totally fails to mention that Tory plans were for fines of £5k (later reduced to £3k) for each missed heat pump sale. What @Ed_Miliband has done is to reduce that to £500. Headline should read “Miliband slashes Tory boiler tax”