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Stylised quote graphic with photo of Tim Farron and quote “Ofwat are not a regulator to be feared and therefore, not a regulator to be responded to. Liberal Democrats propose a new Clean Water Authority, so water companies stop running rings around regulators and begin to act in the interests of the British people. Residents in every community want us to act to end the sewage scandal. We must not let them down.”

Liberal Democrats have led the fight against the wild west water industry from the beginning.

We must end this disgusting sewage dumping for good.

Yes, Labour's manifesto included "red lines" on Brexit.

It also included, much more prominently, the aim to get the British economy growing again.

It turns out that these two aims are incompatible – even more so given the current global situation.

So ditch the red lines.

Financial Times columnist predicts Lib Dem win in WECA election "We should not expect a close result," says Stephen Bush in his Inside Politics newsletter

A political commentator for the Financial Times has tipped Lib Dem challenger Oli Henman to become the next mayor of the West of England

62% of Britons support a Lib Dem proposal to introduce fines of up to £1,000 for people playing music or videos out loud on their phones on public transport - 28% are opposed

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I’ve quit the Tory party because it’s become a Trumpesque mess. Others will follow | Jamie Greene The fiscally responsible, socially liberal party I loved has lurched to the right. I had to find a more tolerant alternative, says Jamie Greene, the Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for West Scotland

I’ve quit the Tory party because it’s become a Trumpesque mess. Others will follow | Jamie Greene

When Trump talks about trade barriers, he means lowering our high British standards.

We must draw a red line—no to US vulture firms undermining our NHS, no to giving up online safety and no to lowering our food standards.

@libdemdaisy.bsky.social

Trump and J D Vance in the oval office berating the ambassador (a penguin) of Heard Island.

As a vet, I stand in solidarity with the penguins of Heard Island. My team has reached out to the ambassador and I can confirm we are negotiating a new krill export deal to compensate for the economic impact they're facing from these tariffs.

Noot Noot✊
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The behaviour of Donald Trump in the White House is not that of someone with any loyalty.
He has hit both friends and foes with tariffs in a highly unpredictable and arbitrary way.

@calummillerld.bsky.social

Democratic free trading nations need to form an international free trade association to counter Trump’s tariffs.

It should include:
🇪🇺 The EU
🇬🇧 The UK
🇮🇳 India
🇯🇵 Japan
🇨🇦 Canada
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇦🇺 Australia
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇦🇷 Argentina
🇹🇼 Taiwan
🇨🇭🇳🇴🇮🇸🇱🇮 EFTA

Unite in defence of free trade!

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney:

"We answered the call to defeat fascism. We know we are not always perfect, but we always strive to be good. We do not do things because they are easy, but because they are right. We will rise to meet this challenge, and we will emerge stronger."

Starmer and Reeves keep talking about the national interest in response to Trump's tariffs

They're doing everything except the thing that is within the national interest, the a Customs Union with the EU

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Daisy responds to government's decision to approve Luton airport expansion - Daisy Cooper Responding to reports that the Secretary of State for Transport has today (3 April) approved the expansion of Luton Airport, from 18 million to 32 million passengers per year, despite advice from the ...

😡 ✈️ BREAKING: The Labour government has approved Luton Airport expansion to 32 million passengers per year *AGAINST* advice by the Planning Inspector to reject it on environmental grounds.

This is currently the most read story on the Daily Mirror.

The reason is simple.

The mistakes of the past, from the era of IDS and George Osborne are still being visited on millions of our patients.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/huge-change-free-dental-access-34987494

Buy British to beat Trump over tariffs, urge Lib Dems The party wants a government campaign to encourage people to buy UK-made products to support firms.

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The best way to insulate us from Trump's tariff and trade war is to work with our international allies.

The government must bring forward plans for a new UK-EU customs union to turbo-charge and Trump-proof our economy.

Let’s be clear: social care has been underfunded and needed reform for a long time.

The real challenge is delivering that reform quickly because people like Chloe and hundreds of thousands more can’t wait.

@eddavey.libdems.org.uk

This is hilarious.
#Greenland

The Digital Services Tax raises over 800M a year - enough to fully fund Free School Meals. Rumour is, the Government is planning to cut this tax to cosy up to Trump and Musk.

@eddavey.libdems.org.uk couldn't get a straight answer from the Prime Minister today. Why might that be? #PMQs

The Chancellor must immediately launch negotiations for a new UK-EU customs union, to kickstart growth, boost small businesses, and secure the vital revenue that our public services desperately need.

Putin and Trump can't be ignored or appeased—bullies don’t stop when you look away.

With our allies we must stand strong, stand united, and make it clear: an attack on one is an attack on all.

@eddavey.libdems.org.uk

Every Single MP should be saying this! #FuckFarage #FuckTrump #FuckPutin #NotOnOurWatch #UKPolitics

Scientists have just cured pancreatic cancer in some patients with personalized mRNA vaccines. Pancreatic cancer. And this Trump administration wants to throw it all away.

They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.

UK farmers are the best in the world but too often they don't get a fair price for their hard work and produce.

Today I attended The Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill event.

Farmers are the backbone of our rural economies and must be treated fairly so we can all have the food security we need.

Young Carers deserve our support, today and every day.

Liberal Democrats will always put care at the heart of everything we do.

🤩 Such an honour to be part of @politicshome.bsky.social’s #WiW100 list for 2025, amidst so many fantastic women making a difference in UK politics every single day 💪

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Ed Davey and Vikki Slade sit at a round table, attentively listening to young carers in a discussion

Ed Davey, listening to young carers in conversation.

Ed Davey sits in the middle, laughing with young carers by the beach.

Ed Davey sits at the front in a Christmas jumper, laughing with the Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir on stage.

Today is Young Carers Action Day. This year I've travelled across the country meeting young carers and hearing their stories.

Their resilience and strength always amaze me. Young carers deserve more support – we’re fighting hard every day to make sure they get it.

Lib Dem MP demands SEND schools are included in proposed profit cap Munira Wilson MP, Liberal Democrat education Spokesperson, presses the government to expand their profit cap on children's social care providers to include S...

Lib Dem MP demands SEND schools are included in proposed profit cap

"If we make cuts to welfare, it can be self defeating - you could end up with people unwell, more people suffering from mental ill health, who can't get themselves into work."

@maxwilkinson.bsky.social