Vikki Slade MP
@vikkislademp.bsky.social
Lib Dem MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole
Love to read, walk my crazy dog & investigate my family history
Could live on cheese, coffee & dark chocolate
Passionate about climate, children & community development
https://linktr.ee/VikkiSlade
Love to read, walk my crazy dog & investigate my family history
Could live on cheese, coffee & dark chocolate
Passionate about climate, children & community development
https://linktr.ee/VikkiSlade
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This is classic Farage, all grievance and no graft. He’d rather play the victim instead of doing his job.
We all put in for PMQ weekly ballot - and if unsuccessful & have an urgent issue we can “bob” - that’s how it works. He knows that but he assumes that the public don’t.
It makes me angry that Farage barely turns up for debates, takes little interest in most issues & then bleats he’s hard done by
It makes me angry that Farage barely turns up for debates, takes little interest in most issues & then bleats he’s hard done by
Yesterday, I laid a cross at Canford Magna Parish Church to honour all those who served and lost their lives.
On Armistice Day, we pause to remember the bravery of our Armed Forces and they who gave their future for our freedom.
We will remember them.
On Armistice Day, we pause to remember the bravery of our Armed Forces and they who gave their future for our freedom.
We will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Yesterday, I laid a cross at Canford Magna Parish Church to honour all those who served and lost their lives.
On Armistice Day, we pause to remember the bravery of our Armed Forces and they who gave their future for our freedom.
We will remember them.
On Armistice Day, we pause to remember the bravery of our Armed Forces and they who gave their future for our freedom.
We will remember them.
I urged the Government to reinstate creative teacher training bursaries. Creative subjects make learning a joy and help every child thrive.
The UK still leads in the creative industries — let’s invest in the teachers who inspire it.
The UK still leads in the creative industries — let’s invest in the teachers who inspire it.
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I urged the Government to reinstate creative teacher training bursaries. Creative subjects make learning a joy and help every child thrive.
The UK still leads in the creative industries — let’s invest in the teachers who inspire it.
The UK still leads in the creative industries — let’s invest in the teachers who inspire it.
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The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
This week I planted a cross in the Remembrance Garden to honour those from Mid Dorset and North Poole who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today I’ll attend services across the constituency. We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This week I planted a cross in the Remembrance Garden to honour those from Mid Dorset and North Poole who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today I’ll attend services across the constituency. We will remember them.
So proud of Elliot, who did work experience with me, for speaking in the UK Youth Parliament this week! He said the experience gave him “a real insight into politics.” Get in touch if you’d like to do work experience too!
November 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
So proud of Elliot, who did work experience with me, for speaking in the UK Youth Parliament this week! He said the experience gave him “a real insight into politics.” Get in touch if you’d like to do work experience too!
Last chance to get your tickets for our dazzling Bangers n Mash Quiz Night with yours truly as quizmaster!
All welcome, if you don’t have a team we will join you up with others
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All welcome, if you don’t have a team we will join you up with others
tinyurl.com/MDNPLibDemQuiz
MDNP Quiz Night with Bangers and Mash
Come join the Mid Dorset & North Poole Liberal Democrats for an evening of quizzing, hosted by our MP Vikki Slade.Get tested by some brain-teasing questions, get to know other like-minded Lib Dem supp...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Last chance to get your tickets for our dazzling Bangers n Mash Quiz Night with yours truly as quizmaster!
All welcome, if you don’t have a team we will join you up with others
tinyurl.com/MDNPLibDemQuiz
All welcome, if you don’t have a team we will join you up with others
tinyurl.com/MDNPLibDemQuiz
I’ve launched my Pub of the Year competition to celebrate our fantastic local pubs and raise awareness of the challenges this vital sector faces
This week I warned that business rates reform, which is needed, must not come at the expense of local councils, which are also under financial pressure
This week I warned that business rates reform, which is needed, must not come at the expense of local councils, which are also under financial pressure
November 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I’ve launched my Pub of the Year competition to celebrate our fantastic local pubs and raise awareness of the challenges this vital sector faces
This week I warned that business rates reform, which is needed, must not come at the expense of local councils, which are also under financial pressure
This week I warned that business rates reform, which is needed, must not come at the expense of local councils, which are also under financial pressure
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Best of luck to the faithful tonight. We’ve all had enough of deception and lies this year...
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Best of luck to the faithful tonight. We’ve all had enough of deception and lies this year...
More than 80 million calls to HMRC have gone unanswered over the past decade.
This week I challenged the Minister on HMRC’s delays after a constituent in Wimborne waited seven months for a £300 tax refund.
It’s time for faster support for taxpayers.
This week I challenged the Minister on HMRC’s delays after a constituent in Wimborne waited seven months for a £300 tax refund.
It’s time for faster support for taxpayers.
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
More than 80 million calls to HMRC have gone unanswered over the past decade.
This week I challenged the Minister on HMRC’s delays after a constituent in Wimborne waited seven months for a £300 tax refund.
It’s time for faster support for taxpayers.
This week I challenged the Minister on HMRC’s delays after a constituent in Wimborne waited seven months for a £300 tax refund.
It’s time for faster support for taxpayers.
Today I took part in the annual Poppy Ride with the Royal British Legion — a 10-hour challenge where MPs and Peers each cycle for five minutes to support the Poppy Appeal.
I managed 2.92km in 5 minutes… and I didn’t come last!
You can support the Royal British Legion here: buff.ly/KSIKZME
I managed 2.92km in 5 minutes… and I didn’t come last!
You can support the Royal British Legion here: buff.ly/KSIKZME
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Today I took part in the annual Poppy Ride with the Royal British Legion — a 10-hour challenge where MPs and Peers each cycle for five minutes to support the Poppy Appeal.
I managed 2.92km in 5 minutes… and I didn’t come last!
You can support the Royal British Legion here: buff.ly/KSIKZME
I managed 2.92km in 5 minutes… and I didn’t come last!
You can support the Royal British Legion here: buff.ly/KSIKZME
Remember, remember the fifth of November, and the original Traitor — Guy Fawkes 🎇
This week marks a moment to reflect on one of the most serious threats to British democracy in our history. Thankfully, the crisis was averted, and here in Parliament, we continue to work Faithfully.
This week marks a moment to reflect on one of the most serious threats to British democracy in our history. Thankfully, the crisis was averted, and here in Parliament, we continue to work Faithfully.
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Remember, remember the fifth of November, and the original Traitor — Guy Fawkes 🎇
This week marks a moment to reflect on one of the most serious threats to British democracy in our history. Thankfully, the crisis was averted, and here in Parliament, we continue to work Faithfully.
This week marks a moment to reflect on one of the most serious threats to British democracy in our history. Thankfully, the crisis was averted, and here in Parliament, we continue to work Faithfully.
As we look ahead to Remembrance Sunday, we must also remember our debt to those who have served more recently. After hearing from local veterans, I raised concerns with the Minister about the significant delays in payments under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme for those injured during service
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
As we look ahead to Remembrance Sunday, we must also remember our debt to those who have served more recently. After hearing from local veterans, I raised concerns with the Minister about the significant delays in payments under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme for those injured during service
Now this would be a good pitch for entering my MDNP Pub of the Year
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Michael McIntyre's big shock as he appears in Wareham pub
Saturday night customers at The Antelope in Wareham, Dorset, were left stunned when top comedian Michael McIntyre unexpectedly walked through the door.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Now this would be a good pitch for entering my MDNP Pub of the Year
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Here's a snapshot of just some of what I got up to last week.
(Can you spot me?)
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#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
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#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Here's a snapshot of just some of what I got up to last week.
(Can you spot me?)
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#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
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#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
Really pleased to join Sysco GB and Meals & More in Parliament for their “Tackling Child Food Poverty” event.
We discussed how to build on the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which is vital for so many families. Every child should have access to food during the holidays.
We discussed how to build on the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which is vital for so many families. Every child should have access to food during the holidays.
November 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Really pleased to join Sysco GB and Meals & More in Parliament for their “Tackling Child Food Poverty” event.
We discussed how to build on the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which is vital for so many families. Every child should have access to food during the holidays.
We discussed how to build on the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which is vital for so many families. Every child should have access to food during the holidays.
🌿 Congratulations to Stewarts Garden Centres in Dorset, celebrating 70 years since opening the UK’s first garden centre in Ferndown! 🎉
I was honoured to recognise their achievements with an Early Day Motion in Parliament.
Read more here how they marked the milestone here 👉 buff.ly/yoTrqvu
I was honoured to recognise their achievements with an Early Day Motion in Parliament.
Read more here how they marked the milestone here 👉 buff.ly/yoTrqvu
November 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🌿 Congratulations to Stewarts Garden Centres in Dorset, celebrating 70 years since opening the UK’s first garden centre in Ferndown! 🎉
I was honoured to recognise their achievements with an Early Day Motion in Parliament.
Read more here how they marked the milestone here 👉 buff.ly/yoTrqvu
I was honoured to recognise their achievements with an Early Day Motion in Parliament.
Read more here how they marked the milestone here 👉 buff.ly/yoTrqvu
🎭 Fab to see acting royalty Larry Lamb at Gulliver’s Bookshop in Wimborne on his national tour for his debut novel All Wrapped Up! I first met Larry at a Marie Curie event in Parliament and suggested the visit.
Good news, he’s promised to return to Dorset next year!
Good news, he’s promised to return to Dorset next year!
November 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🎭 Fab to see acting royalty Larry Lamb at Gulliver’s Bookshop in Wimborne on his national tour for his debut novel All Wrapped Up! I first met Larry at a Marie Curie event in Parliament and suggested the visit.
Good news, he’s promised to return to Dorset next year!
Good news, he’s promised to return to Dorset next year!
Another brilliant Broadstone Art Society Exhibition.
Final chance to visit 10am until midday Sunday 2nd Nov at Broadstone Youth Club
Huge congrats to artist David Roberts who has been appointed as Artist in Residence for the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset to document in art the civic events attended
Final chance to visit 10am until midday Sunday 2nd Nov at Broadstone Youth Club
Huge congrats to artist David Roberts who has been appointed as Artist in Residence for the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset to document in art the civic events attended
November 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Another brilliant Broadstone Art Society Exhibition.
Final chance to visit 10am until midday Sunday 2nd Nov at Broadstone Youth Club
Huge congrats to artist David Roberts who has been appointed as Artist in Residence for the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset to document in art the civic events attended
Final chance to visit 10am until midday Sunday 2nd Nov at Broadstone Youth Club
Huge congrats to artist David Roberts who has been appointed as Artist in Residence for the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset to document in art the civic events attended
📈 My latest article, “GP Wait Times in Dorset Reach Record High,” is now on my website.
“Since January, over 377,000 GP appointments in Dorset have had wait-times of more than 28 days, a staggering 165% increase compared to five years ago.”
To read the rest, follow the link 👇
“Since January, over 377,000 GP appointments in Dorset have had wait-times of more than 28 days, a staggering 165% increase compared to five years ago.”
To read the rest, follow the link 👇
GP Wait Times in Dorset Reach Record High: Urgent Action Needed to Save Our Family Doctors
New figures have revealed an alarming rise in GP waiting times across Dorset, with thousands of local residents struggling to access the care they need.Since January, over 377,000 GP appointments in…
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November 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📈 My latest article, “GP Wait Times in Dorset Reach Record High,” is now on my website.
“Since January, over 377,000 GP appointments in Dorset have had wait-times of more than 28 days, a staggering 165% increase compared to five years ago.”
To read the rest, follow the link 👇
“Since January, over 377,000 GP appointments in Dorset have had wait-times of more than 28 days, a staggering 165% increase compared to five years ago.”
To read the rest, follow the link 👇
After hearing from residents frustrated by delays with DVLA after medical disclosures, I’ve called for the system to be modernised.
It’s not right that people with medical conditions face slower processing — sometimes losing their ability to drive as a result. I will be seeking a debate on this. 🚗
It’s not right that people with medical conditions face slower processing — sometimes losing their ability to drive as a result. I will be seeking a debate on this. 🚗
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
After hearing from residents frustrated by delays with DVLA after medical disclosures, I’ve called for the system to be modernised.
It’s not right that people with medical conditions face slower processing — sometimes losing their ability to drive as a result. I will be seeking a debate on this. 🚗
It’s not right that people with medical conditions face slower processing — sometimes losing their ability to drive as a result. I will be seeking a debate on this. 🚗
Really moving to attend a workshop for “In My Shoes” at Dorset Museum to mark National Care Leavers Month
The exhibition includes a display of poems, shoes and reflections to better understand views & experiences or Care Experienced YP - on until 7th Nov
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/come-an...
The exhibition includes a display of poems, shoes and reflections to better understand views & experiences or Care Experienced YP - on until 7th Nov
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/come-an...
October 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Really moving to attend a workshop for “In My Shoes” at Dorset Museum to mark National Care Leavers Month
The exhibition includes a display of poems, shoes and reflections to better understand views & experiences or Care Experienced YP - on until 7th Nov
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/come-an...
The exhibition includes a display of poems, shoes and reflections to better understand views & experiences or Care Experienced YP - on until 7th Nov
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/come-an...
🎆 Firework season is here!
While fun for many, fireworks can cause real distress for pets, wildlife & people sensitive to loud noise — my dog Todd included 🐶💛
Taking a few simple precautions can make a big difference in keeping animals calm and safe. Advice from Dogs Trust: buff.ly/0RO4uiU
While fun for many, fireworks can cause real distress for pets, wildlife & people sensitive to loud noise — my dog Todd included 🐶💛
Taking a few simple precautions can make a big difference in keeping animals calm and safe. Advice from Dogs Trust: buff.ly/0RO4uiU
October 31, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🎆 Firework season is here!
While fun for many, fireworks can cause real distress for pets, wildlife & people sensitive to loud noise — my dog Todd included 🐶💛
Taking a few simple precautions can make a big difference in keeping animals calm and safe. Advice from Dogs Trust: buff.ly/0RO4uiU
While fun for many, fireworks can cause real distress for pets, wildlife & people sensitive to loud noise — my dog Todd included 🐶💛
Taking a few simple precautions can make a big difference in keeping animals calm and safe. Advice from Dogs Trust: buff.ly/0RO4uiU
Huge congratulations to Dr Anjana Khatwa on her new book Whispers of Rock, exploring how geology shapes both our planet and human culture. Her work through the Jurassic Coast Trust and Dorset Race Equality Council has inspired so many locally. Proud to recognise her in Parliament!
October 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Huge congratulations to Dr Anjana Khatwa on her new book Whispers of Rock, exploring how geology shapes both our planet and human culture. Her work through the Jurassic Coast Trust and Dorset Race Equality Council has inspired so many locally. Proud to recognise her in Parliament!
I joined the CAFOD Gaza Crisis event at David Lloyd Poole last week, where together we collectively lifted over 100 tonnes, or 5 Hercules filled with aid.
Earlier this week in Parliament, I highlighted CAFOD’s incredible work
CAFOD are 64% of the way to their target.
Earlier this week in Parliament, I highlighted CAFOD’s incredible work
CAFOD are 64% of the way to their target.
October 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I joined the CAFOD Gaza Crisis event at David Lloyd Poole last week, where together we collectively lifted over 100 tonnes, or 5 Hercules filled with aid.
Earlier this week in Parliament, I highlighted CAFOD’s incredible work
CAFOD are 64% of the way to their target.
Earlier this week in Parliament, I highlighted CAFOD’s incredible work
CAFOD are 64% of the way to their target.
I launched my Pub of the Year competition to highlight a sector that’s really struggling
Today I asked the Minister to consider a lower rate for Employer National Insurance Contributions to help reverse the impact of Labour’s jobs tax, which is hitting pubs and the wider hospitality industry hard
Today I asked the Minister to consider a lower rate for Employer National Insurance Contributions to help reverse the impact of Labour’s jobs tax, which is hitting pubs and the wider hospitality industry hard
October 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I launched my Pub of the Year competition to highlight a sector that’s really struggling
Today I asked the Minister to consider a lower rate for Employer National Insurance Contributions to help reverse the impact of Labour’s jobs tax, which is hitting pubs and the wider hospitality industry hard
Today I asked the Minister to consider a lower rate for Employer National Insurance Contributions to help reverse the impact of Labour’s jobs tax, which is hitting pubs and the wider hospitality industry hard