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dannychambers.bsky.social
MP for Winchester | Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Mental Health | Veterinary Surgeon 🩺 https://dannychambers.org.uk
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Today, @libdems.org.uk have been proven right all along. It’s good that the government has listened to Lib Dem common sense and reversed some of their worst mistakes.

Trump is further eroding democracy and freedom by sending troops into Los Angeles and escalating tensions. We should be wary of those UK politicians who claim to love freedom whilst cheering on Trump's tyranny.

When we're seeing scenes on a daily basis of countless people, including children, starving and desperate for food, water, medicine - to see Netanyahu's government continue to block supplies is abhorrent. He must fully end the blockade and we need UN aid corridors as soon as possible.

Welcome this long overdue step. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk first called for it 16 months ago. The Government should make clear that it will sanction other extremists in the Netanyahu Cabinet who continue to advocate the violent annexation of Palestinian territory. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

It's good that the Government finally listened to Lib Dem common sense and reinstated Winter Fuel Payments for those on modest incomes. They should now backdate payments to all those now eligible who lost support last winter.

This Carers Week, I’m proud to stand with Carers UK and others in one clear call: greater equality and recognition for family carers. Let’s stand together and show we care.

We had a brilliant time at the St Andrew's Church summer fĂŞte in Chilcomb - perfect weather, brilliant music, good company and an excellent hog roast. The beautiful little Norman church is the best part of 1000 years old, pre-dating Winchester Cathedral. Definitely worth a visit!

🚨 Britain is a sitting duck for the next major animal disease outbreak — and the government knows it. A damning report from the National Audit Office just dropped. Here’s what you need to know 🧵

Making sure children are well fed and focused at school is the right thing to do to support families. It's a win for the economy too. If children are supported to succeed in school, they'll do better in life, it'll boost the economy, and we'll save money on things like social care and the NHS.

My Animal Welfare Bill will put an end to unscrupulous breeders and the cruel trade in smuggled pets. www.politicshome.com/members/arti...

Thanks to Winchester Rotary for organising this sponsored walk in support of Street Reach Winchester and Youth Options.

The #NHS was not crippled by immigration. It was sustained by it.

Everyone should have the right to accessible health and social care, and this includes dental services. meonvalleytimes.co.uk/mp-calls-for...

"Build politics around care. If not, cruelty will define it." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"We don't want NHS dentistry to be an afterthought, everyone deserves access to routine dental care." @dannychambers.bsky.social‬

'Let's fix the the NHS Dental Contract so that this is the last Parliament where anyone has to pull out their own teeth.'

"Let me say this clearly, dentists are not the problem," says @dannychambers.bsky.social "They're doing the best within a contract that is outdated and damaging." Thanks to @libdems.org.uk for speaking out. We must restore care to millions & make patient-centred, preventive care a reality.

Thousands of children and babies in #Gaza will die of starvation within the next 48 hours. Statements and condemnations will do nothing to convince #Netanyahu to stop his illegal blockades. Britain must: Halt all arms sales to Israel. Recognise the State of Palestine. and get aid into Gaza, now.

We should not be selling any arms to a government clearly in violation of international law. Cut off all arms sales, now.

Thanks to @andrewkersley.bsky.social for reaching out and covering this campaign. If we’re saying that that is an acceptable way to treat animals, I think it reflects badly on us as a country. www.the-londoner.co.uk/free-london-...

So pleased to have served on this bill committee with @dannychambers.bsky.social Great to see the house work together to deliver it But I couldn’t resist the opp to challenge the Minister on a new veterinary surgeons act, work to stop horse/pony/donkey smuggling - await new Animal welfare strategy 🤞

Thousands of puppies are smuggled into the UK every year, many kept in awful conditions before being sold. @DannyChambers.bsky.social’s bill to stop puppy smuggling will close the import loophole and help end this abuse.

Real freedom means living in a society where everyone’s rights and dignity are upheld. Let's build a country and a world where you are truly free to be who you are.

When consumers are already facing a cost-of-living crisis, failing to safeguard food production systems is short-sighted and irresponsible. The EU-UK summit is the government’s chance to fix this. A veterinary medicines agreement must be on the table. www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...

“Since Brexit, our veterinary medicine regulations have started to drift from those of the EU. While the current differences are still very limited, their impact is not”, writes Lib Dem MP @dannychambers.bsky.social 🗣️ The UK-EU summit is the time to act on veterinary medicines

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek I went to Pinsent Campsite to meet the team behind Winchester Youth Counselling who work with hundreds of families every year. They're taking a youth-led approach to their work, giving young people a vital role in shaping the future of wellbeing support.

"The actions of Netanyahu are causing outrage across the world." "It's obvious that to actually get to peace, we need to recognise that the Palestinians have a right to statehood." @maxwilkinson.bsky.social

A huge thankyou to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home for inviting me to learn more about their work and meet some of the dogs they're taking care of. Their support for the Animal Welfare Bill has made all the difference as it takes another major step in Parliament to becoming law.

Animals have been suffering at the hands of criminal abusers for far too long. Thanks to cross-party support today, my Animal Welfare Bill can have a bigger impact than I'd ever have hoped to achieve had I remained in veterinary practice treating individual animals.

The #PuppySmugglingBill heads to @houseofcommons.parliament.uk tomorrow morning for further consideration. You can help support its passage through parliament - simply download and send our template letter to your MP: ow.ly/ILra50U91M4 #CutTheCrop @dannychambers.bsky.social

An important message on #WorldMEDay. We’re standing with 27 other orgs in solidarity with the UK’s ME community #pwME: We stand with you in the face of indescribable loneliness, pain & suffering to deliver a simple message to the government Now is the time for action Link to statement ⬇️ #MECFS

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. I caught up with @dannychambers.bsky.social, @libdems.org.uk mental health spokesperson, to talk about our plans for faster support, early intervention & mental health hubs in every community. More here: libdems.org.uk/mental-health

🚨We're pleased that @dannychambers.bsky.social's #PuppySmugglingBill will be progressing to Committee Stage next week (14 May)! Help support its passage through parliament by downloading & sending our template letter to your MP, urging them to support the Bill. ow.ly/ILra50U91M4 #CutTheCrop

"...agreed to a reciprocal deal on beef that will see more US meat sold in the UK. The government insisted that British food standards would not be lowered." Our food standards should be a red-line. We need to see the full details of this deal to be sure the government has kept its word.

I'm backing @tessamunt.bsky.social's letter calling on the government to - step up, find the money, and invest in the futures of people with ME.

Its vital we take climate change seriously and work hard together to tackle it and reach Net Zero. @calummillerld.bsky.social #bbcqt

On this 80th anniversary VE Day, my thoughts are with all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.