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Lib Demmer, Offshore Radio Anorak, vegetarian, supporter of animal rights. Long suffering West Ham fan and full of useful (or useless!) trivia. Finally left the right wing sesspit that is X. Final straw account was hacked.

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A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK โ€“ and possibly the world.

I was honoured to unveil a plaque for Sam Green, the first openly gay politician to be elected in the UK.

He did so much for his community and his courage and dedication remind us to keep championing equality, respect and the rights of everybody.

21.11.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 372    ๐Ÿ” 62    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A news banner with the headline: "Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes." The accompanying photo shows Nathan Gill.

A news banner with the headline: "Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes." The accompanying photo shows Nathan Gill.

Gill-ty as charged.

I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?

21.11.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1158    ๐Ÿ” 274    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 87    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9

Ukraine is on the brink of an historic betrayal by Trump to Putin.

Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

21.11.2025 17:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 953    ๐Ÿ” 296    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 59    ๐Ÿ“Œ 18
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An investigation into Russian interference in our politics is long overdue. And we all know who should be questioned first.

21.11.2025 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1478    ๐Ÿ” 500    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 81    ๐Ÿ“Œ 27

Putin's ambitions to conquer Ukraine and recreate the Russian Empire pose a once-in-a-generation threat to the whole of Europe. We cannot allow Trump to reward his aggression.

The Prime Minister must use this opportunity to call for Russia to be removed from the G20.

22.11.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 535    ๐Ÿ” 152    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Good on Ed Davey. Anyone who doesn't see the primary aim in UK politics must be to prevent this vile piece of excrement becoming our PM is either a dribbling idiot or....well...a vile piece of excrement.

21.11.2025 00:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ’ท Ed Davey presses PM on the revelation that Sky Bet has relocated its HQ to Malta to slash its tax bill: www.itv.com/news/2025-11...

21.11.2025 08:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Liberal Democrats hold 72 parliamentary seats, yet the media have sidelined Ed Davey while Reform UK Ltd hogs column inches and airtime | P.S.

21.11.2025 08:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Elected in 1972 as the first openly gay politician in the UK, Sam Green served his community with commitment and courage, and weโ€™re proud that Ed Davey was there to unveil a plaque in his honour.

21.11.2025 09:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 74    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Ed Davey: Social care is โ€œelephant in the NHS waiting roomโ€ Responding to the Autumn Budget, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

Responding to Autumn Budget, Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey:
"I worry that the Government is still ignoring the elephant in the NHS waiting room: the crisis in social care. I urge the Government to end the dither and delay and begin cross-party talks on social care now.
www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

21.11.2025 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU Ed Daveyโ€™s party believes the move is the best way to โ€˜turbochargeโ€™ economy, rather than tax rises

Ed Davey is writing to all Labour MPs urging them to back a bill in favour of a customs union with the EU as the best way to boost growth and raise revenue. The Lib Dems hope to demonstrate support among pro-EU MPs for the idea of a new customs union.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

21.11.2025 13:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 149    ๐Ÿ” 59    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU Ed Daveyโ€™s party believes the move is the best way to โ€˜turbochargeโ€™ economy, rather than tax rises

๐Ÿ“ฆ Ed Davey:"A customs union with the EU is the single biggest lever this government could pull to turbocharge the UK economy" - www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

21.11.2025 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ex-Reform UK Leader In Wales Sentenced To Ten-And-A-Half Years In Prison For Taking Russian Bribes Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for taking bribes from aย pro-Russiaย campa...

The ex-Reform leader in Wales has been sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison for taking pro-Russia bribes

Nathan Gill's "sophisticated" activity was a "grave betrayal" of public trust, a judge said on Friday

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said Nigel Farage's party is a "danger to national security"

21.11.2025 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Liberal Democrats vs Reform UK Ltd: whoโ€™s really the underdog? The Liberal Democrats hold 72 parliamentary seats, yet the media have sidelined Ed Davey while Reform UK Ltd hogs column inches and airtime

Whoโ€™s the underdog? The Liberal Democrats hold 72 parliamentary seats, yet the media have sidelined Ed Davey while Reform UK Ltd hogs column inches and airtime. #LibDems #EdDavey

centralbylines.co.uk/politics/lib...

21.11.2025 14:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a

Reform politicians have long dismissed accusations that they took Russian cash as just a "conspiracy theory".

Now one of their leaders has been jailed for it.

As Ed Davey has said, we now need a wider investigation into Russian funding for Reform UK.

21.11.2025 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 59    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

No real hope that she will follow this advice, but appreciate Ed Davey for at least trying to persuade her.

21.11.2025 17:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jailing of former Farage ally sparks demands for inquiry into Russian influence

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey issued the call after Nathan Gill was jailed.

21.11.2025 17:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UK expected to approve plans for Chinese mega embassy A final decision has not yet been formally taken but the controversial project is expected to be given the go-ahead.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said approving the embassy would be the "wrong decision".

#Libdems, This is a critical moment. Take Action:
โœTo your Labour MP
๐Ÿ›‘Stop the super Chinese Embassy

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

21.11.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ed Davey is asking for a full investigation though. Email your MP. I have.

22.11.2025 08:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

he could have done this any time and released the Russia Report and investigated Johnson

21.11.2025 22:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Starmer demands investigation into Reform-Russia links after party's ex-Wales leader jailed The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after being paid ยฃ40,000 to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.

Keir Starmer has demanded an investigation into links between Reform UK and Russia following the jailing of the party's former Wales leader for accepting pro-Russian bribes

news.sky.com/story/starme...

21.11.2025 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 785    ๐Ÿ” 245    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 85    ๐Ÿ“Œ 36
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Liberal Democrats vs Reform UK Ltd: whoโ€™s really the underdog? The Liberal Democrats hold 72 parliamentary seats, yet the media have sidelined Ed Davey while Reform UK Ltd hogs column inches and airtime

The Liberal Democrats hold 72 parliamentary seats, yet the media have sidelined Ed Davey while Reform UK Ltd hogs column inches and airtime | P.S.

21.11.2025 08:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 86    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.

Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.

21.11.2025 11:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 412    ๐Ÿ” 203    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 36    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11

Thatโ€™s why the Liberal Democrats are bringing forward a bill requiring all political parties to declare if any of their candidates have links with Russia.

21.11.2025 11:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 110    ๐Ÿ” 25    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Liberal Democrats vs Reform UK Ltd: whoโ€™s really the underdog? The Liberal Democrats hold 72 parliamentary seats, yet the media have sidelined Ed Davey while Reform UK Ltd hogs column inches and airtime

Liberal Democrats vs Reform UK Ltd: whoโ€™s really the underdog?

The Liberal Democrats hold 72 parliamentary seats, yet the media have sidelined Ed Davey while Reform UK Ltd hogs column inches and airtime
@politicalsatirical.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk

21.11.2025 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 111    ๐Ÿ” 44    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU | Liberal Democrats | The Guardian Ed Daveyโ€™s party believes the move is the best way to โ€˜turbochargeโ€™ economy, rather than tax rises

~ Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU | Liberal Democrats | The Guardian ~

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/21/liberal-democrats-vote-customs-union-eu

21.11.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

At PMQs, Starmer avoided answering a question from Ed Davey, about whether the government would act to stop gambling companies shifting profits offshore to avoid UK tax. Davey said that online gambling firms are taking record revenues of over ยฃ7bn per year.
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...

21.11.2025 08:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 68    ๐Ÿ” 40    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Ed Davey sounds far more competent than Kemi Badenoch. Lib Dems deserve to be official opposition

21.11.2025 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nigel Farage's mega donor owns a chunk of Tether, the stablecoin laundering billions for Russia's Ukraine invasion, dodging sanctions and funding Putin's war toys. UK investigators nail it. #SanctionsEvasion

21.11.2025 08:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Josh Babarinde, "We need radical solutions and the Liberal Democrats are offering that"

"Fundamentally we need to cut bills, and our plan involves taxing the big companies in society to help those struggling the most"

"There are people with cash in our society that need to be paying their way"

21.11.2025 12:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 46    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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