David Martin

We are delighted to announce that David has been elected to Essex County Council and Helen & Seán have been elected to Chelmsford City Council!

A full house of local Lib Dems standing up the communities of Moulsham & Chelmsford Central 🔶

Thank you to everyone who voted!

We were out in force yesterday in Chelmsford Central, knocking on doors and speaking to hundreds of residents!

People told us they’re fed up with crumbling roads, local pharmacies closing, and feeling unsafe on our streets.

Let’s get Helen, Sean and David elected on 1st May to work hard for you 🔶

'Concern' over closures of dozens of pharmacies across Essex There have been almost 30 pharmacies to have closed permanently in Essex

Five pharmacies have closed across Chelmsford in just 2 years. This is having a profound impact on the elderly and those in need of regular medication.

As @mariecgoldman.bsky.social says the government needs to step up quickly and address this issue.

www.essexlive.news/news/essex-n...

Huge survey reveals seven social classes in UK The largest-ever survey of social class, conducted by the BBC, suggests there are now seven social classes in the UK.

Of course people are going to want to make themselves appear as "with the people" by saying they are working class, but actually the terms are generally outdated and simplistic, even if easy to understand.

Something like this 2013 study makes more sense: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-2200...

Growing communities across the UK need healthcare, transport, and service infrastructure, not just housing.

The government must restore trust in local planning and build for the future.

@ollyglover.bsky.social

Album cover of "Silent Alarm" by Bloc Party.

This piece of art is 20 years old this week.

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Local council elections are to be postponed in...

Essex (Con run)
Hampshire (Con)
Isle of Wight (Hung)
Norfolk (Con)
Suffolk (Con)
Surrey (Con)
West Sussex (Con)
East Sussex (Hung)
Thurrock (Lab)

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“Greater Essex” is such a weird term. I know it includes Southend and Thurrock now but not sure what’s wrong with just Essex!

Image of a sign saying "John Shennan Field Local Nature Reserve" with a purple ribbon.

We held the official opening for John Shennan Field as a Local Nature Reserve yesterday!

Local residents, your local Lib Dem councillors (like @simonmg.bsky.social) and council officers have worked really hard to make this a reality and protect the land for future generations 🌍

It's been a busy week as the MP for Chelmsford. Here are a few of the things I got up to...

Think Essex is much more likely to have 4 with a “Mid-Essex” of Brentwood / Chelmsford / Maldon

"If you work with other countries, you can get better deals in trade negotiations. And what I want us to do is to be as strong as possible." Ed Davey I want us to be as strong as possible - Ed Davey

"If you work with other countries, you can get better deals in trade negotiations. And what I want us to do is to be as strong as possible."

@eddavey.libdems.org.uk

Supporting primary care services like GP practices and pharmacies are absoutely critical to resolving our wider public health crisis.

With huge rising costs this is putting people at even more risk.

I encorage everyone to sign Marie's petition!

Screenshot of Spotify wrapped saying “February was your Indie Sleaze Metropolis Art Pop phase”

Ah yes the well known genre of:

As the MP for Chelmsford, I’m keen to get to know all services that support residents. Last Friday, I visited Chelmsford Fire Station. We’re lucky to have an amazing team here. If you’re passionate about helping others, you can sign up here to volunteer: www.essex-fire.gov.uk/volunteering

This week is UK Parliament Week.

This is a great opportunity for the public to find out more about the workings of Parliament. A huge thank you to those taking part in this year's events. Great to see people of all ages engaging with democracy.

Find out more here: www.ukparliamentweek.org #UKPW

❗ Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour

Chipping Norton (West Oxfordshire) council by-election result:

LDEM: 31.3% (+22.2)
CON: 29.7% (-0.2)
LAB: 27.2% (-33.8)
GRN: 11.8% (+11.8)




+/- 2022

Estimated turnout: ~23% (-13)

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With public likes, its going to be much easier over here to mark out the complete and utter troglodytes

Is it efficient to create an additional layer of bureaucracy named “Departament of Government Efficiency”?

So shiny over here. Let's hope it stays that way and grows for the future!