Cllr Roben Franklin

Screenshot of a news article from The Hill titled "US will skip UN conference on 2-state solution for Israel, Palestine," by Filip Timotija, dated July 24, 2025. The image below the headline shows President Donald Trump standing beside Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a podium during a NATO summit. NATO and summit logos are visible in the background. The article notes that the U.S. will not attend the upcoming UN conference on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, according to the State Department.

With Trump boycotting this crucial UN summit on a two-state solution, Keir Starmer should go there himself and commit to recognising the Palestinian state.

This is Britain’s chance to lead on the world stage – to stop the horror in Gaza and help deliver a lasting peace.

❓If the government admits that First Past the Post is unsuitable for mayoral elections, why does it intend to keep it in place for general elections?

Thank you, Sarah Olney MP, for raising this issue in Parliament.

Whatever the election, FPTP is not fit for purpose. It must be replaced.

Sadly chose to dress as Australia for Eurovision before they were kicked out of the semi finals 😭

“In the face of right-populism, LibDems are not running away from the battle for equal rights for all”

We are pleased to see Cllr Dylan Tippetts who resigned from Labour last week over their stance on trans rights, joined the Liberal Democrats

Welcome on board Dylan 🧡🏳️‍⚧️

I just asked my MP to back the Youth Opportunity Scheme. I never got to study or volunteer across Europe – but future generations should.

Give young people that chance. Contact your MP here:
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-y...
#YouthOpportunity #RejoinEU

Ukraine has fought too hard for its freedom, only to have its future dictated by Putin and Trump behind closed doors.

Any peace must guarantee Ukraine’s sovereignty and security on terms acceptable to Ukrainians, not just to Moscow and Mar-a-Lago.

The delay of so many local elections is a disgraceful stitch-up between Labour and the Conservatives.

Where elections are still happening, the Liberal Democrats will campaign hard to build on last year’s historic election wins and give communities the strong voice they deserve.

Keir Starmer must start EU customs union talks, says Ed Davey Sir Ed Davey calls for PM to use meeting with EU leaders to

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has urged Sir Keir Starmer to begin talks on a new UK-EU customs union when he meets European leaders in Brussels on Monday

Sounds like a plan
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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If you don’t like what Trump is doing in America don’t let Nigel Farage do it here - take action - join the Liberal Democrats today: libdems.org.uk/join

Let’s not kid ourselves. Donald Trump is a threat to peace and prosperity around the world.

The UK will not be able to depend on the US to be a reliable partner on security, defence or the economy.

How do we deal with Donald Trump? We need to do it from a position of strength.

It was great meeting Sarah Dyke MP talking about the environment, in particular the tax on family farms and the work being done to improve our biodiversity. Especially Eils, discussing their migration patterns & how us and Elis can cohabit whilst maintaing good sea and river defences during floods.

Finally. Ceasefire. So many feelings. Still can’t quite believe it. We’d been so close before. But also why did it take so long. Thousands of innocents dead. So much devastation. Let’s hope this lasts and the bombs don’t start again.

No mention though by Opinium that @eddavey.libdems.org.uk does better in this poll than either Starmer or Badenoch with a vnet +2 approval rating, ahead of Starmer on -33, Badenoch on -12 and Farage on -9 .

Thank you again to everyone who helped me raise £130 for the Brook Sparkle Project. Now the hair should be with Little Princess Trust. Thank you again to everyone 😊🙏

I shall be talking on BBC Radio Kent tomorrow at 7:20am with Anna Cookson about the A2 slip road planning application and how it will affect local residents in Wincheap & Thanington.

You’ve never heard a Christmas single quite like this before.

Ed Davey and Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir present: “Love is Enough” - in support of the Bath Phil and Carers Trust.

Out tomorrow! 🎁❄️