Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶

By our count, this year we'll be in our tenth consecutive year of Tory psychodrama...

A Reform UK graphic announcing the defection of Cllr. Clarence Mitchell, from the Conservatives.

We see that Reform UK continues to be a retirement home for failed Conservatives, as erstwhile RBC Tory leader Clarence Mitchell defects to them.

A shameful, if predictable, move for the former press spokesperson for Cambridge Analytica. We wonder how long his Ukraine lapel pin will last?

Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour Exclusive: Charlie Maynard accuses the utility of ‘retaliation’ over his push for government to gain control of company

Thames "Water" is HQ'd here in Reading #RdgUK - we are appalled at their approach to @libdems.org.uk MP @charliemaynard.bsky.social for daring to stand up to them.

It is past time that this cartoonishly-awful company was held to account and made a Public Benefit Corporation.

This is now the official party position

The ending of two party politics is looking rather like two party politics.

Another good week of local elections for the @libdems.org.uk including for our neighbours in Hart - well done to @alexkbrewer.bsky.social and team!

Its clearer than ever that we're the only party that can consistently stand up to Reform, rather than folding like napkins as Lab and Con are. 👇

Statement for National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025 The Reading Liberal Democrats stand against hate, this week and always.

Tomorrow (Sat. 11/10/25) is the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

We're proud of Reading's diversity and will always stand with victims and allies against hate. Statement from us below. 👇

Ming's leadership in opposition to the Iraq War and ID cards, against discrimination, and support for same-sex adoption, led to many of our current members joining the party in the first place. He was an honest and kind politician, and he'll be missed by many.

imagine getting qt dunked by ed davey. unrecoverable. you’re furious and he is serenely going down a log flume in bognor regis.

With this latest defection, the big news is that Reform are now on 5 MPs, the same number they had after the General Election. They seem to have adopted the government's "1 in, 1 out" policy.

A cheering group of people holding a vast trans pride flag in front of the Maiwand Lion in Reading, along with Reading Lib Dems and LGBT+ Lib Dems placards on a cloudy day.

Proud to be at @readingprideuk.bsky.social with @pluslibdems.bsky.social today painting the town pastel and rainbow. Trans+ rights are human rights, now and always. Wonderful to see so many people at Pride too. 🧡

A graphic panel from Reading Pride, with their logo at the top, entitled 'Our response to an open letter | Political Parties at Pride' in navy blue and pink. Beneath, the body text: 'We approached political parties who wanted to join us at Pride earlier this year and asked them to first demonstrate tangible, local commitments to protecting and advancing trans rights, as well as safeguarding practical EDI initiatives. 'From discussions held over the last few months, Trustees have agreed that the Green Party and Liberal Democrats are welcome to attend as allies in recognition of their positive support, in contrast to Labour and the Conservative parties.' At the bottom is a white arrow pointing to the right, in a magenta circle.

We're delighted and humbled that @readingprideuk.bsky.social have decided we, along with the local branch of the Green Party, can attend Reading #Pride in #RdgUK this summer. 🧡💚

We'll see everyone there in a month's time - but we're in the fight for LGBT+ equality for the long haul. 💪

Documents and webcast from the Council meeting here:
democracy.reading.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

Council declines to commit to data protection in "gender policing" controversy Lib Dems challenge Labour’s “Papers, please” approach to Reading Council toilets and changing rooms

Going swimming in @readingcouncil.bsky.social pools? Don't forget your:
👙 Swimming Costume
🥽 Goggles
💧 Towel
📃 Birth Certificate

Reading Lib Dems challenge Labour’s “Papers, please” approach to Council toilets and changing rooms. 👇

www.readinglibdems.org.uk/news/article...
#RdgUK

Portrait photographs of three smiling men, surrounded by greenery and yellow flowers.

Five years ago, the murders of David, James and Joe shocked Reading, and the world.

They were kind, popular members of our community taken from it far too soon. Today, Reading remembers them. Each of them made Reading that much better, and they are deeply missed.

Love from us to all who knew them.

The words Eid al-Adha Mubarak in gold, on a texured dark green background. The 'Eid al-Adha' is in a curling Arabesque font. There is a silhouette of a goat, also in gold, beneath, casting its shadow in dark green on the background. Beneath is the bird-of-liberty logo of the Liberal Democrats.

Eid al-Adha mubarak to everyone celebrating!

Tweet from Alex Wickham: "NEW: The White House says US tariffs on UK steel and aluminium will remain at 25% for now The UK has failed to get the 0% tariffs promised in the US ‘deal’ last month implemented in time for tomorrow Still, all other countries will be hit by 50% tariffs So everyone’s a loser"

We’ve gone from 25% steel tariffs, to 0%, up to 50%, and now back to 25%.

We’ve all seen this routine before. Trump causes chaos, Nigel nods along, and British workers pay the price.

It’s time the government got serious about trade with our European and Commonwealth allies.

Background - progress pride flag. Graphic depiction of four people embracing. "PRIDE". Liberal Democrats logo

Liberal Democrats will keep fighting until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.

A graphic of three intersex progress Pride flags behind a white box, reading: "What does 'better' look like? Revise the Equality Act to: • Protect trans+ and disabled rights • Protect bodily & medical autonomy for all • Recognise non-binary, agender & intersex folks • Codify trans-inclusive meanings of ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in law, as originally intended De-medicalise the GRC process Enshrine self-ID in law, as it is in Ireland Abolish the spousal veto Scrap the ban on puberty blockers Scrap plans for ‘chemical castration’ A trans-inclusive ban on ‘conversion therapy’ Ensure same-sex access to IVF treatment Clear out and reform the EHRC so it protects, rather than diminishes, rights Protect LGBT+ expression in public life" The LGBT+ Liberal Democrats logo, with the rainbow bird-of-liberty, is at the bottom.

It's Pride Month 2025 - wherever you are, we hope you have a safe one. 🧡🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

People have rightly been asking what we mean when we say we @libdems.org.uk need to 'do better' or 'step up' as a party. There's no such thing as 'done' of course - but this is what we're pushing for currently.
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This will hardly be cause to celebrate for the millions of Thames Water customers who continue to face eye-watering bills.

The Government must act now and replace Ofwat with a new regulator with real power that can properly hold water companies to account.

Carers are a vital part of our nation's fabric. It's time the government recognised that. Thank you to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for continuing to press them on this.

We think it's important to stand in solidarity with @werahobhouse.bsky.social - and with Hong Kongers, as we have done for decades now, and will continue to for decades to come. 💛🖤

Always good to see Lib Dems doing well, as we have across Berkshire of late. Work to do to make this permanent, both in Reading and beyond.

If you want to help us, head on over to www.readinglibdems.org.uk and join the fun. The more, the merrier - and we're growing all the time!

What a diabolical joke Thames "Water" have become.

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia against a blue-faded picture of a Progress pride flag flying against a blue sky with a modern brick building just visible in the bottom corner. The Liberal Democrat bird-of-liberty logo is in the bottom corner too.

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. #Idahobit

We're proud that Reading #RdgUK is a town that has always stood clearly against these things in recent decades. Our party does too, and so do we. Our work isn't done though. We're with you. 🔶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Political parties at Pride - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament That this House regrets the decision taken by organisers of several Pride marches and parades across the UK to not allow political parties to march; further regrets that that decision partly stems fro...

Excellent Early Day Motion by @libdems.org.uk Equalities spokes @cajardinemp.bsky.social on the work ahead to regain our community's trust in politics. 💛🏳️‍🌈

(It's up to Pride organisers who to admit, of course. We are determined to regain their trust and look forward to attending those welcoming us.)

Rob Couhig officially completes purchase of Reading FC from Dai Yongge American businessman Rob Couhig has officially completed his purchase of Reading Football Club from Dai Yongge. It has taken almost

Huge relief across Reading #rdguk with this great #ReadingFC news.

We agree with local Lib Dem MPs like @clivejonesmp.bsky.social and @leedillonmp.bsky.social that no football club should be put in this position again. Thank you to them, and everyone else, who campaigned to save the club.

This is fantastic news for all Readings fans, but also for everyone that truly cares about football and its place in the community.

Never again should a football club be in this position. (1/2)

www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2515946...

Ten years ago, the UK was the best in Europe. Now under Starmer's Labour, we've fallen to 22nd.

Of the last five Prime Ministers we've had, the best on LGBT+ rights was *checks notes* Theresa May.

This decline is a badge of shame, and that includes for our party. We *must* reverse this fall.

Thames "Water" needs flushing out.