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Cllr Victor Chamberlain

@vmmchamberlain.bsky.social

Leader of the Opposition, Southwark; @SouthwarkLibDems #Borough #Bankside Cllr ๐Ÿ”ถ; Deputy Chair LGA Local Infrastructure and Net Zero ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ/โ™ป๏ธ Board; Work in the NHS; Electoral Reform Society Treasurer; Dyslexic ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿณโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณโ€โšง https://linktr.ee/vmmchamberlain

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Great to see this from Councillors Victor Chamberlain and Graham Neale in #RecycleWeek2025

The top 6 councils in England for recycling are all run by the Liberal Democrats!

28.09.2025 14:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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For #recyclingweek, Cllr Victor Chamberlain and Cllr Graham Neale visited Southwark's reuse and recycle centre to see how our waste is recycled.

Latest government stats show Southwark only recycles 30% of our waste - the top councils are Lib Dem run!

26.09.2025 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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People sometimes ask: what do the Lib Dems actually stand for? Over the next few weeks weโ€™ll be sharing what liberalism means to our councillors and activists โ€” in their own words.

18.09.2025 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hina and Victor during a Q&A session sitting on a sofa

Hina and Victor during a Q&A session sitting on a sofa

Image of the Suffragette movie poster โ€œMothers, Daughters, Rebelsโ€

Image of the Suffragette movie poster โ€œMothers, Daughters, Rebelsโ€

Image of an elderly lady being arrested for supporting Palestine Action

Image of an elderly lady being arrested for supporting Palestine Action

"If you want me to respect the law, then make the law respectableโ€

Yesterday, I joined @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social for a Q&A and viewing of Suffragette at TheArzner Cinema.

A powerful reminder of the importance of our right to protest and how we must continue to protect this right.

09.09.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Save our Police Stations Counter Services - London Liberal Democrats

Save our Public Facing Front Counter Services

www.londonlibdems.org.uk/campaigns/sa...

20.08.2025 18:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Southwark sees 77% rise in homeless children, report finds There is one classroom worth of homeless children for every primary school, the report says.

This is unacceptable. While across London child homelessness has been stable, under Labour in Southwark it's risen by 77%.

Labour's failure to get a grip on the housing crisis in our borough is shameful. No child should be growing up without a safe, secure home.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

20.08.2025 09:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Devon Mansions: 2 years late. ยฃ4 million overspent. Still unfinished.

Labourโ€™s mismanagement has left residents in the lurch โ€” and no oneโ€™s been held to account.

Southwark deserves better. #DevonMansions #Southwark #HousingScandal www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

26.07.2025 16:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Over 900 people joined us for our biggest ever Pride in Southwark. ๐ŸŒˆ

We marched in joy and protest โ€“ from Borough & Bankside to Budapest โ€“ for a borough thatโ€™s safe, proud & inclusive all year round.

Weโ€™re calling for Southwark to become a Trans Sanctuary Borough. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

#PrideInSouthwark

30.06.2025 17:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ Pride in Southwark is TOMORROW!

Join the march from 12pm at the London LGBTQ+ Centre, then head to Mint Street Park (just behind Borough Tube) for an afternoon of music, performances and joy from 1pm.

Iโ€™m so proud to chair this brilliant celebration โ€“ see you there! Everyone welcome.

27.06.2025 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will Hayward Farageโ€™s party could win 42% of Commons seats with only 26% of the vote. Thatโ€™s not the way civilised countries do democracy, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

Once again @willhaycardiff.bsky.social comes up with the goods:
To counter Reform, we need an electoral process that punishes parties for having broad appeal. //www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/27/labour-reform-uk-british-politics-nigel-farage

27.06.2025 08:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 74    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Here is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will Hayward Farageโ€™s party could win 42% of Commons seats with only 26% of the vote. Thatโ€™s not the way civilised countries do democracy, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Here is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will Hayward | The Guardian

27.06.2025 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A powerful & moving eve at Southwark Cathedral with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, reflecting on his experiences as a carer for his mum & son.

Proud to be part of @libdems.org.uk - a party that understands why care matters & puts compassion, dignity, & support for carers at the heart of our politics

23.06.2025 20:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New figures uncovered by the Lib Demโ€™s show that in Southwark, 6,000 people could lose their PIP payments.

This is an astonishing betrayal of disabled people in Southwark. In July's council assembly, we're giving Labour one last chance to decide who's side they are onโ€ฆ

20.06.2025 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒˆ Pride in Southwark is back on 28 June โ€“ and we need volunteers! Can you help marshal the march, set up in Mint Street Park, or support on the day? Sign up here ๐Ÿ‘‰ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... ๐Ÿ’› All welcome โ€“ come celebrate with us!

17.06.2025 19:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last month, the Prime Minister used worrying language - referring to an "island of strangers"

Those who've chosen to make Southwark their home are not strangers to us

We've drafted a letter to urge him to reconsider his language

www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

17.06.2025 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brilliant away day at LDHQ with some of our inspiring #Southwark Lib Dem councillors & candidates ๐Ÿ”ถ

Weโ€™re already working hard for local people โ€” tackling the cost of living, fighting for safer streets, more council homes & better services.

Join us! libdems.org.uk/join-local

15.06.2025 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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URGENT: Why we need a statutory climate duty for councils As Liberal Democrats, we know the climate crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time. Councils have a crucial role in meeting it, whether itโ€™s retrofitting homes, investing in active and pub...

Do you want to see Councils have a statutory climate duty? There isn't much time to respond to the consultation as @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social writes. The deadline is tomorrow (11th June) at 11:45 am. www.libdemvoice.org/urgent-why-w...

10.06.2025 20:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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URGENT: Why we need a statutory climate duty for councils As Liberal Democrats, we know the climate crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time. Councils have a crucial role in meeting it, whether itโ€™s retrofitting homes, investing in active and pub...

URGENT: Why we need a statutory climate duty for councils www.libdemvoice.org/urgent-why-w...

10.06.2025 20:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŸข 88% of councils back a statutory duty to act on climate change โ€” but it must come with the powers and funding to deliver. I've been pushing for this

๐Ÿ“ฃ The @LGAcomms consultation is open until 11 June. Make your voice heard.

๐Ÿ”— www.local.gov.uk/about/campai...

10.06.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wishing a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha to everyone celebrating in the UK and around the world.

Eid Mubarak!

06.06.2025 12:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Proud to be by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk at #PMQs today where he pushed the Prime Minister to stand up to Donald Trump and demand the United Nations sets up for humanitarian corridors in Gaza to ensure aid gets where itโ€™s needed.

04.06.2025 12:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 40    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Council Leader to step down months after housing failures exposed Kieron Williams was elected as Leader of Southwark Council in September 2020 when the pandemic was in full swing

Council Leader to step down months after housing failures exposed www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...

03.06.2025 08:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ Southwark is home to one of the UKโ€™s biggest LGBTQ+ communities โ€” but weโ€™re still waiting for the Council to deliver the strategy we were promised. Pride is protest. We wonโ€™t stop pushing for action. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ #Pride2025 #Southwark #LGBTQRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights #PrideIsProtest #LGBTQStrategyNow

01.06.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฎ Victory for our community! London Bridge Post Office has been saved thanks to local Lib Dem pressure. A new operator is taking overโ€”services will continue at the same site.

We stood up, spoke out, and won. Now letโ€™s fight to save East Dulwich too.

๐Ÿ‘‰ www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

28.05.2025 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Please join Cllr David Watson, Cllr Irina von Wiese and me tonight for our Borough & Bankside Ward Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour and Crime.

Itโ€™s one of the biggest issues residents raise with us โ€” come have your say.

๐Ÿ“ Nelson Sq TRA Hall
๐Ÿ•ก 6.30pm
๐Ÿ“… Wed 28 May

#Borough #Bankside

28.05.2025 08:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Labour are crumbling under pressure and finally U-turning on one of their first mistakes they made in Government - cutting the Winter Fuel Allowance.

We need an apology from Keir Starmer, and every Southwark Labour politician who has been backing his every move

21.05.2025 17:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
No Southwark MPs Commit to Voting Against โ€œUnprecedentedโ€ Welfare Cuts None of the 5 MPs covering Southwark have joined the 42 Labour MPs who have publicly committed to voting against the forthcoming cuts to welfare, which were branded โ€œunprecedentedโ€ by anti-poverty and...

No Southwark MPs Commit to Voting Against โ€œUnprecedentedโ€ Welfare Cuts www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

21.05.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today is both my birthday and IDAHOBIT.

Three years ago, I stood in Southwark Council and called for trans rights. I still am.

This week, I challenged Southwarkโ€™s MPs to condemn the PMโ€™s dangerous migration rhetoric.

Diversity is our strength. We must reject division and fight back against hate.

17.05.2025 16:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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โ€œChallenging Times for Labourโ€ โ€“ says Former Council Leader as Southwark Lib Dems Eye Major Gains

www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

19.05.2025 10:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today is both my birthday and IDAHOBIT.

Three years ago, I stood in Southwark Council and called for trans rights. I still am.

This week, I challenged Southwarkโ€™s MPs to condemn the PMโ€™s dangerous migration rhetoric.

Diversity is our strength. We must reject division and fight back against hate.

17.05.2025 16:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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