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The annual household canvass – Sandwell Council The annual household canvas

Make sure you are registered to vote! The Council is running its annual canvass of people on the electoral register, and sending out letters to each household. Their website also includes information in Polish, Urdu, Bengali, Kurdish and Punjabi.
www.sandwell.gov.uk/annualcanvass

‘Like a trap’: NHS surgeon describes death of nephew, 16, at Gaza food point Mohammad went missing after becoming separated from his uncles. His family later found his body mutilated beyond recognition

Mohammad’s story shows how deeply betrayed many British Palestinians feel by their government. Words alone aren’t enough.

The UK must take real action by halting all arms sales, recognising the State of Palestine, and ending trade with illegal settlements.

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This afternoon tea is made and served by people with learning disabilities: 'A wonderful celebration'
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We opposed Blair and Bush's illegal war, and absolutely agree that we should see the legal advice on Iran.

A Labour Government finally seeing sense and doing the right thing on the Vagrancy Act. This was long overdue.

Scrapping the Vagrancy Act is just the start – now we must end rough sleeping for good Scrapping the Vagrancy Act is a first tentative step today in ending the criminalisation of rough sleepers says Lib Dem MP Layla Moran

What took you Angie? Layla Moran and others have been campaigning for this since 2018 and there was cross-party support for this two years ago. #VagrancyAct
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Tens of thousands of households could lose three benefits at same time Tens of thousands of disabled households could face a “triple hit” of benefit cuts from Labour due to their impact on carer’s allowance.

Tens of thousands of households face a 'triple hit' of benefit cuts as part of Labour's reforms
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A headline you won’t see in the Times or any other newspaper. So I got Grok to make one.
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You did OK, but we gave up halfway thru do to the awful crap from the Yankee conspiracy theorist.

The Lib Dems may not be in government or the official opposition, but their 72 MPs are proving that they are a real force in Westminster.
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What do you expect from the Beeb. Unashamedly pro UKIP and now Reform.

We have asked for this at Planning meetings, and although the Council cannot require this they did not even try to encourage it. As a result far too few homes in Sandwell have solar panels.

Greetings from all of us at Sandwell Liberal Democrats, and wishing Hajj and Eid Al Adha Mubarak to all those celebrating or on the pilgrimage.

Irreplaceable habitats are on the line. This is the reality if an unamended Part 3 of the Bill passes.

It must not.

Free to be who you are As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential. So fighting for LGBTQ+ rights i…

Free to be who you are
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As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential
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YouTube video by Liberal Democrats Charles Kennedy

Nice tribute to Charles Kennedy, who visited us for the West Bromwich West by-election in 2000 (when Betty Boothroyd became Speaker).
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Happy Shavuot to all those celebrating.

Likely to effect many people in Sandwell. Shame on our useless Labour MPs.

The presenters on @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social Radio 4's Today should ask developers about the 1.4 million homes they haven't built when they have one claiming they need faster planning approvals.

‘Think big’: ex-pensions minister calls for UK contributions minimum to go up Steve Webb says long-term plan is needed as experts warn 8% of earnings is not enough for decent retirement income

Local lad, Steve Webb, call for a rethink, and a plan, for pension contributions.
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Only one poll, only one poll... but Conservatives drop to fourth in latest YouGov.

Two scientists, a woman and a man, wearing safety goggles and lab coats, examine a robotic device. Overlaid text reads "Choose Europe – Freedom to explore, research and innovate. Discover how" with the European Union flag.

The EU flag is shown with a headline "Europe offers:" followed by a list: Stable funding and careers, Academic freedom and scientific excellence, High quality of life (healthcare, education, pensions), and Collaboration beyond borders.

Two young women smile while looking at a tablet, surrounded by EU stars. Text reads: "Choose Europe – €500 million for 2025–2027 to make Europe a magnet for researchers."

Here is one big reason to choose Europe to advance with your research career:

We 💙 science.

I met the DBC in Parliament to understand fully the impact of the planned cuts on those with long-term health conditions, disabilities and their carers. It’s worse than I thought.
I will be writing to the Govt to insist that all the impact assessments have been made available to MPs before we vote.

UK-EU deal tips Britain down path towards Swiss-style arrangement If you're someone who believe Britain is fated to edge gradually closer to Europe, ending up decades hence with what one might describe as a "Swiss-style deal" with Europe, then Monday's events will h...

🇨🇭The first rule of a Swiss-style deal with the EU is that you never talk about a Swiss style deal.
But make no mistake: yesterday's "EU reset" puts Britain on the road to a Swiss style deal
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Labour deputy group leader Tina Bhartwas joins Lib Dems Cllr Tina Bhartwas, previously deputy leader of the Labour group on Hertfordshire County Council, has joined the Liberal Democrats.

Labour deputy group leader Tina Bhartwas joins Lib Dems www.markpack.org.uk/174728/tina-...

Bees face new threats from wars, street lights and microplastics, scientists warn University of Reading report says conflicts including war in Ukraine among 12 most pressing threats to pollinator

Today is World Bee Day, but pollinators are facing new threats. These threats not only effect bees, but also on food supplies that rely on bees to pollinate crops.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Thank you. We need to keep the pressure on a government willing to acquiesce to Netanyahu's ethnic cleansing in Gaza.

Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour's approach to tackling poverty YouGov polling for Big Issue found Brits are dissatisfied with Labour's approach to poverty but our Impact Report shows we're taking action.

Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour's approach to tackling poverty, Big Issue polling finds
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On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, we honour the memory of all those from Sandwell who served their country.

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