Cllr Andrew Varney 🔶

Having waited patiently for over 9 years, my new Brexit passport has finally arrived. So much winning! Definitely worth leaving the EU for. 😉

Only 29% would back Brexit now — poll suggests tables have turned We asked Britain about Europe, China and their least favourite world leaders, but one answer stands out

🇬🇧🇪🇺 Fewer than ten years later and only 29% of Brits would still vote to leave the EU. What a monumental waste of time and money Brexit was. Time to undo the damage. #Brexitdisaster #brexithasfailed www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

TUI have an animal welfare policy that they claim to follow. Our NEW REPORT proves that’s a lie. Here’s what we found at their sold venues 👇

end the profiteering - cap SEND provider profits

It is an absolute scandal that private equity companies are profiteering from the crisis in SEND education. 



Liberal Democrats would cap these exorbitant profits at 8% to put money into the SEND system, not shareholders’ pockets. 


It's time to put our children first, not corporate greed.

Firm opening new special needs schools slammed for 'profiteering' "It is totally unacceptable that top private SEND providers are lining their pockets exploiting a SEND system in crisis"

“It is totally unacceptable that top private SEND providers are lining their pockets exploiting a system in crisis. SEND provision is a key issue for many parents so I am deeply concerned to see this greed from private equity firms.”

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Mid Devon wins national praise as it slashes costs and boosts green goals Satisfaction is up, emissions are down, and leisure is booming—Mid Devon’s latest council report shows how progress is thriving even under pressure

🔶 The Lib Dem difference. www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...

Recognition of the state of Palestine should not be used as a bargaining chip. It should have happened months ago.

We also need far greater action to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and implementing sanctions against the Israeli cabinet.

“It is totally unacceptable that top private SEND providers are lining their pockets exploiting a SEND system in crisis, while children are being failed every day.”

Liberal Democrats call for profit cap on “profiteering” private SEND providers Bristol Lib Dems have criticised “profiteering” by many private special educational needs providers, as the party calls for a cap on their profits to end the scandal.

It is an absolute scandal that these companies are profiteering from the crisis in SEND education across the country.

It's time to put our children first, not corporate greed.

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SEND providers "profiteering" during funding crisis

The crisis in SEND education is pushing Bristol's finances to the brink: rising costs, higher demand, & Government underfunding.

Meanwhile, private equity companies are turning a profit.

Liberal Democrats would cap these exorbitant profits and put money into the system, not shareholders’ pockets.

Sign our open letter to Minister for Communities Angela Rayner: Stand up to far-right hate and keep us all safe. Dear Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, It's been almost a year now since the racist riots. Since people of colour were attacked and since asylum hotels were set alight. The violence of last summer ...

I just signed Praxis' open letter calling on Minister for Communities Angela Rayner to stand up to hate and keep all our communities safe.

Right now, this Government is leaving far-right hate unchecked. Demand better. Sign the letter.

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Vacant commercial property grant scheme What the vacant commercial property grant scheme is, who is eligible for the scheme, and how you can register your interest. The grant scheme is discretio

🚨 Calling all Bristol-based entrepreneurs !

If you are looking to open a new business premises and want funding to help get your idea off the ground, check your eligibility to the Vacant Commercial Property Grant.

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Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...

💩 the UK has fallen behind on environmental standards since we left the EU. Sign this petition from the European Movement UK to bring us back in line with the regulations put in place by the EU.
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The Southern Gateway planning reference is 25/13135/F and the application can be found on the Planning Portal:

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It means parking currently inside the Midland Shed and at the Friary will be relocated here. By moving the parking, land will be unlocked for new development and new and improved public spaces, while maintaining the smooth running of Temple Meads station.

It will be a key step in realising the ambitions of the programme to transform and improve access to the area around the station.

The new car park will consolidate the station’s regulated car parking for staff and passengers to one location.

🚆 Bristol Temple Quarter: Southern Gateway planning application submitted.

The Southern Gateway will be one of four new or enhanced entrances to Bristol Temple Meads Station funded by £95m from central government.

UK to recognise Palestine as a state in September - unless Israel meets conditions — Sky News The British government has said it will officially recognise Palestine as a state in September - unless Israel meets certain conditions.

About time! The Lib Dems have been calling for this for several years. apple.news/AZ3S8yFcjQj6...

💰 Over 30 leading economists have joined calls for a wealth tax!
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Changes to postal voting You can now apply online and you need to prove your identity as part of the application. There are also changes to postal voting for parties and campaigners.

🗳️ If you held a postal vote as of 31 Oct 2023, you must reapply by 31 Jan 2026. You will also be required to prove your ID. Failure to respond will result in your postal vote being cancelled on 31 Jan 2026. More details: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/news-and-vie...

The Prime Minister must act with immediate airdrops of much-needed aid into Gaza and get other countries to do the same.

It is simply inhumane that Gaza faces starvation due to Israel’s aid blockade. Words alone won’t save lives.

Multiple primary schools could close as per council's draft strategy The draft report recommends the reduction of forms of entry in schools across the city

🏫 “Ensuring that we have school places where we need them, when we need them, is essential. Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and that shouldn’t be down to a postcode lottery.”

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Protect our Primary Schools A draft council strategy has revealed that two primary schools in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park could be closed under plans to reduce the number of school places.

Local schools are in danger of being closed under new council plans.

Hengrove and Whitchurch Park could see two schools close despite 2500+ homes being built. Clearly, this makes no sense.

Sign our petition today to protect our local primary schools!

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We’ve been calling for the failing regulator Ofwat to be abolished for years.

Now it’s time to go further, with a new regulator to clean up the Wild West water industry for good.

Liberal Democrats will not stop fighting until these failing companies are properly held to account.

Scrapping Ofwat a big win for campaign to end sewage scandal in Bristol Bristol Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that Ofwat is being replaced by a tougher water regulator as a victory for local people.

Read our response here 👇 www.bristollibdems.org/news/article...

Following the Lib Dem campaign to end the sewage scandal and clean up our rivers, the Government is finally replacing Ofwat with a tougher regulator.

But, more must be done to ensure that our water bills are brought down and that our waterways are clean for future generations.

Setting out our plan to halve energy bills in a decade In a major speech this week, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey announced the Liberal Democrats would aim to halve energy bills in a decade by breaking the link between gas prices and electricity prices...

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Want to halve your energy bills? 💡⚡️🧾 The Liberal Democrats have a plan!

Breaking the link 🔗 between gas prices and energy costs is needed so that people can enjoy the benefits of cheap, clean power 🍃🔌

Read more in the link below 👇

Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...

🖊️ Sign this petition from the European Movement UK calling for a new UK-EU Energy, Climate, and Environment Partnership. www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...