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Richard Scott πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ”Ά

@richardascott.bsky.social

Husband. Father. Geordie. English. British. European. Centrist. Rejoiner. Pro NATO, Ukraine, housebuilding, growth, enterprise. Dislikes extremism, authoritarianism, nationalism, oligarchy. Harpenden LibDem Town Councillor. All views my own.

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β€œScandal and entitlement”

You can say the same about MPs but nobody is talking about abolishing democracy

You are entitled to dislike the Royal Family as individuals or even as a component of our constitution, but denying their value and contribution to our country is not a sensible position

22.10.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Royal Family make a huge and unique contribution to the UK in terms of diplomacy, international influence, tourism, trade and social cohesion

To talk about costs without talking about value is missing the point

Most of the Royals work hard and serve our country with great distinction

22.10.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reform suspends four Kent councillors after Guardian publishes leaked video of fierce infighting Members of Reform’s flagship county council will be investigated after β€˜evidence that they brought the party into disrepute’

Please send popcorn. Stocks running very low.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...?

20.10.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We need to rejoin the European Union.

Just say it.

20.10.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Freddie

Our country is in the grip of a catastrophic housing crisis.

Young people and young families in particular are struggling to get on the housing ladder.

Why you do think it is appropriate to shut down planning processes altogether for new housing?

Isn’t this the worst of NIMBYism?

20.10.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β€œprogressive” recently shared this with me. I don’t like it

I dislike right wing populism because it β€œothers” immigrants and cultural elites

I also dislike left wing populism, which β€œothers” people due to their economic status

Both are equally nasty perspectives. That is why I am a centrist.

18.10.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Is anyone aware whether or not Simon Jenkins has apologised for supporting Brexit ?

14.10.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Nobel peace prize 2025 live: MarΓ­a Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee

Oh bad luck Chump.

Better luck next time. Or never.

www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

10.10.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Northumberland.

My favourite place.

03.10.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So proud of the people of Newcastle

28.09.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

So proud to be a Geordie

28.09.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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"I don't want a small minority with right wing extremist intentions to hijack our flag. That's not who we are a a British people."

@munirawilson.bsky.social on reclaiming the flag for those who want to reunite and rebuild, not divide and destroy. #BBCQT

26.09.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reeves pushes for EU youth migration scheme ahead of Budget The chancellor calls for an 'ambitious' deal as she looks to boost growth ahead of the 26 November Budget.

It's 10 months since I introduced a Bill into parliament for a youth mobility scheme with EU countries.

Since then we've had warm words but no action. Again we're short of detail.

I hope this isn't another damp squib because our young people deserve better.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

27.09.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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With the Lib Dems reportedly considering dropping opposition to ID cards, our most recent tracker poll found that 57% of Britons would support them, including 56% of Lib Dem voters

yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...

22.09.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1

Good news.

Time for @rory-stewart.bsky.social to eat some humble pie and acknowledge Ed’s strengths and work ethic.

21.09.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Farage is β€˜unpatriotic’, Lib Dems claim as they step up fight against Reform Deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the Lib Dems would present themselves as the party of β€˜positive patriotism’

Wanting the UK to succeed is patriotic.

Asking America to sanction us, like Farage did, isn’t.

That’s not love of our country - it’s sabotage.

20.09.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 106    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Love this well done Ed.

21.09.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our flag does not belong to one creed or to one race. It belongs to one people, the British people.

We will not let our flag be used to intimidate.

20.09.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 435    πŸ” 100    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 20

Government needs to get its act together on infrastructure. Too complex. Too slow. Too fragmented.
Huge state failure leading to housing crisis for tens of millions.
Too easy to blame developers.

21.09.2025 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No it’s not.
Poor people are not poor because rich people are rich.
This kind of far left populist Corbynista nonsense doesn’t help anyone.

18.09.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Russia, China and Iran Use Kirk’s Murder to Stoke Conspiracy Theories and Division State media and online trolls have seized on the assassination to score geopolitical points against the United States, according to a new report.

In the week since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Russia, Iran and China have spread thousands of false or incendiary claims about what happened to the conservative activist, in an effort to stoke political divisions or to portray the U.S. as a dysfunctional country.

18.09.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 233    πŸ” 109    πŸ’¬ 70    πŸ“Œ 21
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Elon Musk calls for dissolution of parliament at far-right rally in London US-based tech boss was addressing the β€˜unite the kingdom’ protest organised by Tommy Robinson via video link

Elon Musk’s comments are a clear attempt to undermine our democracy.

We must all, regardless of political leaning, stand in joint condemnation of his comments.

No one, no matter how wealthy or powerful, should be allowed to get away with using their platform to incite violence.

15.09.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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"If you hold to those liberal beliefs which actually have made our country great, I think that's true patriotism."

@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk

15.09.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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imagine getting qt dunked by ed davey. unrecoverable. you’re furious and he is serenely going down a log flume in bognor regis.

15.09.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4217    πŸ” 839    πŸ’¬ 46    πŸ“Œ 34

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Prime Minister to rule out any future contracts the Government could have with Tesla after Elon Musk told protesters to β€œfight back or die” and that β€œviolence is coming” at the far-right rally over the weekend

15.09.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 342    πŸ” 100    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 8

The private family life of twice divorced Nigel Farage, who had children with both of his ex wives.... and now lives with his girlfriend.... is none of my business... just as the private family lives of everyone else are none of his.

15.09.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1663    πŸ” 572    πŸ’¬ 98    πŸ“Œ 17

Receipts. You know what I do with them, don't you?

15.09.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 285    πŸ” 92    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 1
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Conservative MP Danny Kruger defects to Reform UK The East Wiltshire MP said the Conservatives were no longer the main party of opposition.

Reform UK once again demonstrate their commitment to improving the living standards and life chances of working class British people by poaching old Etonian Danny Kruger, also the son of a South African property developer, from the Conservative Party.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

15.09.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œElon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday. I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric. Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.” β€” Ed Davey.

β€œElon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday. I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric. Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.” β€” Ed Davey.

Politicians from all parties must come together to condemn Elon Musk’s dangerous call for violence and make clear it has no place in our country.

14.09.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 330    πŸ” 122    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 6
A counter showing over 10,000 have backed the Lib Dem petition to balance the BBC. In the graphic is a stack of old TVs displaying Nigel Farage.

A counter showing over 10,000 have backed the Lib Dem petition to balance the BBC. In the graphic is a stack of old TVs displaying Nigel Farage.

More and more people are backing our call to balance the BBC.

Our national broadcaster should be fair and balanced, not a mouthpiece for Nigel Farage and his 4 MPs.

12.09.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 218    πŸ” 81    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3