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Care workers deserve fair pay, but funding it through council tax hikes won’t solve the crisis.

The government must deliver a long term plan for social care.

@AlisonEBennett.bsky.social

Strong words from Ed Miliband at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool...

"Elon Musk: Get the hell out of our politics and our country"

This is the judgment on the PPE/Medpro claim.

A cracking £122m win for the Government Legal Service

And is wonderful to see the government bringing a claim in contract against a shoddy supplier.

This does not happen often, and it should happen far more.

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Afghan women lose their 'last hope' as Taliban shuts down internet For many women, the internet was their last resource. An internet shutdown threatens to end this.

The Taliban’s internet blackout silences women and girls, cutting off their access to education & connection with the outside world.

This grave abuse of human rights threatens the prospect of peace & stability.

We must intensify pressure on the Taliban to lift these oppressive measures.

Best for Britain on X: "⬇️ Reform UK’s anti-environmental policies would cumulatively deprive the economy of £67-£92bn in GVA. In today‘s figures, that is almost 3% of the UK‘s entire GDP. Clearly Farage isn't content with the 4% hit he inflicted on the country through Brexit... https://t.co/koy6Jev5rE" / X ⬇️ Reform UK’s anti-environmental policies would cumulatively deprive the economy of £67-£92bn in GVA. In today‘s figures, that is almost 3% of the UK‘s entire GDP. Clearly Farage isn't content with the 4% hit he inflicted on the country through Brexit... https://t.co/koy6Jev5rE

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“These children didn’t choose to be born into a larger family. It is our responsibility to lift them out of poverty."

We must remove the two child benefits cap.

#BBCQT @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social‬

“Brooke Nichols has launched an online tracking tool assessing the consequences of the USAID cuts. She estimated that 103 people were dying every hour as a result.

Former USAID chief Andrew Natsios estimates that two million will have died by the end of the year.”

“Police do not have the resources. We are failing victims. And we have to get this right."

@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social‬ #BBCQT

Try the Erasmus+ Quiz! What do you know about the Erasmus scheme which was lost to us when we left the EU? Try it now: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/erasmus-quiz...

The Lib Dems should terrify the Tories Ed Davey’s party represents an existential threat.

The Lib Dems are an existential threat to the Tories. Does Kemi Badenoch realise? www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...

Our newest MSP, Jamie Greene!

With Jamie on our team, Scottish Liberal Democrats will keep making our voices heard on the issues that matter - getting you fast access to health care, lifting up Scottish education and growing our economy.

#sldconf

HOW TO TRIUMPH LIKE A GIRL I like the lady horses best, how they make it all look easy, like running 40 miles per hour is as fun as taking a nap, or grass. I like their lady horse swagger, after winning. Ears up, girls, ears up! But mainly, let's be honest, I like that they're ladies. As if this big dangerous animal is also a part of me, that somewhere inside the delicate skin of my body, there pumps an 8-pound female horse heart,. giant with power, heavy with blood. Don't you want to believe it? Don't you want to lift my shirt and see the huge beating genius machine that thinks, no, it knows, it's going to come in first.

Happy International Women's Day from Ada Limon

Looking to the future: Parish and Town Councils could deliver more local services As Milton Keynes continues to grow, Parish and Town Councils across the city could soon take on more responsibility for managing community facilities and delivering local services.

www.mklibdems.co.uk/news/article...
Sadly, East Riding of Yorkshire Council threw this idea, brought by @TomAstell of East Riding Liberal Democrats, out.

The Week in Polls | Dr. Mark Pack | Substack Keep on top of what you really need to know about the latest political polls with a concise weekly newsletter that dives behind the headlines, tells you what the numbers really mean and gives you the ...

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Can you help us win in Hull and East Yorkshire? The Liberal Democrats are on the up. We are back as the third-largest party in Britain with a record number of MPs. We have gained councillors at every set of local elections since 2018. We have won, ...

Can you help us win in Hull and East Yorkshire? www.libdemvoice.org/can-you-help...

Can you help us win in Hull and East Yorkshire? The Liberal Democrats are on the up. We are back as the third-largest party in Britain with a record number of MPs. We have gained councillors at every set of local elections since 2018. We have won, ...

Can you help us win in Hull and East Yorkshire? www.libdemvoice.org/can-you-help...

One month ago.

You’ve never heard a Christmas single quite like this before.

Ed Davey and Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir present: “Love is Enough” - in support of the Bath Phil and Carers Trust.

Out tomorrow! 🎁❄️

If you want to know why so many farmers are protesting, please read this.

This isn't just about inheritance tax - though for many that was the final straw.

Broken promises, huge cuts to funding, appalling trade deals - the Conservatives and now Labour have betrayed our farmers.

Save Energy and Reduce Carbon Footprint in an Old House | Historic England Whether you own or rent, if you live in an older house and want to cut your energy bills, this page summarises what to do.

Do you live in a home built before 1945? Here are some simple steps can help you save on energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint this winter.
Whether you rent or own your home, check out these tips from @HistoricEngland:
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Government Tracker - Full Fact Full Fact tracks Labour’s 2024 manifesto pledges

🚨 We've launched an exciting new project to track the government’s progress on Labour’s manifesto pledges.

Initially, it looks at 43 pledges but we’ll be adding more in the weeks ahead *and* updating it regularly.

🗣️This is just the start and we'd love to hear your feedback!

Photo of Ed Davey with the text of a quote: "At a time of such instability and uncertainty, it is our values that must prevail. Decency. Compassion. Community. Respect for the rule of law. Values that have always been at the heart of our party. Our party celebrates Britain’s diversity as a great strength. Our party knows that our country thrives when it is open and outward-looking."

Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join