Cllr Jonathan Harris

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Poll: 8 in 10 Brits would support the UK generating more energy by expanding the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure, including nearly two thirds (65%) of Reform supporters.

The new YouGov survey for Friends of the Earth also finds broad public support for fair climate policies.

Why Nigel Farage is to blame for the small boats migrant crisis Martin Shipton You wouldn’t know it from the way he is weaponising the issue for his own political ends, but if there’s one person more responsible for the “small boats” migration crisis than anyone e...

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He creates the problem, and the weaponises it to sew further fear and anger. No solutions - just an agent provocateur.

Thank you. Hence my caution with the Telegraph.

‘They’re taking land off hard-working people’: The victims of Labour’s war on allotments Angela Rayner has given councils the green light to sell off patches to raise funds, but holders will not go quietly

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08... Not a fan of posting Telegraph articles - but Labour have again made a reckless short term decision here. What about all of the other health and wellbeing benefits that allotments bring. I'm appalled.

Fewer than a third of voters would back Brexit again, poll finds Nearly half of respondents also believe there should be another referendum on whether to rejoin EU

Fewer than a third of voters would back Brexit again, poll finds share.google/AKX6dayDgWCJ...
When you hear Reform UK politicians kicking off about binning net zero, remember that the vast majority of them were either the architects or cheerleaders for Brexit. We can all see how that worked out.

NEW POLL: This is quite the turnaround.

A majority would vote to Remain - and by a long way.

In fact, if you were to remove “don’t know” & “wouldn’t vote”, that’s 64% vs 36% in a referendum.

See: www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Lib Dems call for cap on SEND school profits The party says an 8% profit cap is needed to stop money meant going "into the pockets of shareholders".

BBC News - Lib Dems call for cap on SEND school profits
www.bbc.com/news/article... This would be a positive step forward. It is entirely wrong that private equity and others are benefiting at extraordinary levels from the needs of children.

end the profiteering - cap SEND provider profits

It is an absolute scandal that private equity companies are profiteering from the crisis in SEND education. 



Liberal Democrats would cap these exorbitant profits at 8% to put money into the SEND system, not shareholders’ pockets. 


It's time to put our children first, not corporate greed.

"Josh will be an outstanding advocate for grassroots campaigners in our party. He has a unique ability to inspire, connect, and give our members the tools they need to win in every corner of the country."

Thank you Tom!

Backing Josh for Party President - Josh Lucas Mitte, Chair of English Young Liberals (below picture of Josh Mitte and Josh Babarinde) Logo: Josh for President Promoted and published by C. Adam’s on behalf of J Babarinde all at Josh for President, Eastbourne Liberal Democrats, 100 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PF

“Josh has already made a great effort to connect with our young members, as we look to grow amongst younger voters and make gains in Labour-facing areas, he is the fresh voice we need.” - Josh Lucas Mitte, Chair of English Young Liberals Logo: Josh for President Promoted and published by C. Adam’s on behalf of J Babarinde all at Josh for President, Eastbourne Liberal Democrats, 100 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PF

I’m delighted to be backing @joshbabarinde.bsky.social for Party President.

I’ve seen first hand how he’s reached out to connect with our young members at regional conferences and with university societies, and I’m confident his experience will help us grown in Labour-facing areas.

Education Education Education - obviously missed that era.

Trump moves to scrap climate rule tying greenhouse gases to public health harm EPA administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to revoke key scientific finding that allows for US climate regulation

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This is the idiocy we would see in the UK fn Reform get anywhere near power. Denial and more denial from their wealthy fossil fuel funding high polluters. They are not at all on the side of the most vulnerable in society. They just want to protect their rich mates

Thank you @christinecheng.bsky.social!

@joshbabarinde.bsky.social is charismatic, inspiring and a creative political thinker. He's a natural team player who brings people together too. I know he’ll be a brilliant party President.

Thank you Jess!

I’m backing the brilliant @joshbabarinde.bsky.social for President: a passionate campaigner for social and environmental justice, with a fantastic ability to connect and communicate our values and vision - just what we need to take on the fight and help the whole party succeed!

I'm supporting @joshbabarinde.bsky.social for @libdems.org.uk president.

We need to stand up for Liberal values and principles, especially when we have Reform-led councils driving a sledgehammer through them. I’m backing Josh because we need someone who understands that we must resist populism, bring clarity and provide practical choices to improve people’s lives.

Thank your for your support @jharrislibdem.bsky.social.

Our final endorsement of the day - Dr Danny Chambers MP!

What a brilliant first day - and I'm looking forward even more to tomorrow.

Sign up to back our campaign here: www.josh4president.co.uk

A good President must be the voice of the grassroots. That’s why I’m backing Josh to win.

Thank you for your support Tim.

The Liberal Democrats must be the first and last line of defence against the populism infecting our politics.

We need to be ready to fight for the soul of our country.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗜’𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁.

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Teenage Warwickshire Reform UK council leader George Finch 'wanted to teach' George Finch, the UK's youngest council leader at 19, had thought he would become a history teacher.

BBC News - I don't care about my age, 19-year-old Reform council leader tells BBC
www.bbc.com/news/article... no issues with his age, but stands on the steps making proclamations about being open and transparent and then saying 'I'm not taking any questions'. Does anyone else see the irony?

New bus services and improved frequency on some routes in and around Northampton to be introduced later this week A number of new bus services, or improved frequency, in and around Northampton will be introduced this week.

New bus services and improved frequency on some routes in and around Northampton to be introduced later this week www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/transpo... Pleased that we have been able to secure some additional bus services for Brixworth in this mix.

Resignations, Cancelled Meetings and Culture Wars: How Reform UK Councils Are Descending Into Chaos Nigel Farage's band of newly-elected councillors are already starting to struggle, reports Josiah Mortimer

Resignations, Cancelled Meetings and Culture Wars: How Reform UK Councils Are Descending Into Chaos – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/06/16/r...

Farage's 'fantasy' plan to cut crime unravels over 'fag packet' figures Nigel Farage has been accused of peddling a string of 'ill-thought through slogans' after making big promises to tackle crime, with questions over his sums and the impact on prisons

It will probably come as no surprise to anyone that Nigel Farage's 'fantasy' plan to cut crime has unraveled within hours over 'fag packet' figures

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In my experience, officials are doing their best to keep councils safe and legal, preventing a bunch of unknowns, working for free out of the goodness of their hearts (sure) from accessing personal data - which would be breaking the law. It's Farage smoke and mirrors.

Reform UK councillors obstructed by officials, Nigel Farage says The Reform leader tells the BBC his councillors are being "hamstrung" by existing bureaucracies.

Reform councillors obstructed by officials, Farage says
www.bbc.com/news/article... Don't be fooled by this absolute tosh from Farage. What 'officials' are doing their damnedest to try and do is keep their council's safe and legal from a bunch of cowboys who haven't a clue what they are doing.

Reform UK mayor Andrea Jenkyns says she doesn’t believe in climate change 'Reform are showing themselves to be the political voice of the vested interests of big oil and corporate profit.'

leftfootforward.org/2025/07/refo... The real reason why Reform UK want to bin net zero targets perhaps. They are deniers. Follow their funding money.

Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for cover...

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