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Bsc. Sociology graduate Teesside University. Politics left of centre Liberal Democrat party member. Yorkshire born and bred.
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80 years ago, Britain celebrated victory in Europe. Today, we remember with gratitude all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their tomorrows for our todays.

🏆 Leeds United have been crowned champions of the Championship in dramatic circumstances #lufc

After yesterday, great to see a Labour landslide victory today! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ministers are clueless on impact of PIP cuts on disability poverty buff.ly/lqiFJuf @martinwrigley.bsky.social told it had “not been possible to estimate the impact of the package on the level of poverty amongst individuals living in families @marisharay.bsky.social @liberaldisability.bsky.social

It’s not radical to want good things for everyone 💕🌍 Image: www.instagram.com/globalcompas...

I drew Snoopy completely free hand!

Redcar Kite Festival 13 & 14 June Some of the most spectacular kites in the world head to Redcar’s wind-whipped beach for this free, family-friendly festival. Plus free kite making workshops, street performers; music stage & a street food & drink market daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/yea...

We’re currently working in partnership with @nationaltrust.bsky.social on restoration work on paths at Roseberry Topping so it remains accessible for years to come and people can reconnect with nature. To mark the completion of the first path, see the work done so far 👇 youtu.be/35ItHQy09PI?...

HMRC should invest more in investigating tax abuse at the top of the scale: "It might cost three times as much to audit the top 0.1% as the poorest 50%, but you raise six times as much for each $1 spent." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The British Virgin Islands – the world’s biggest corporate tax haven – is trying to dodge reforms that would reduce tax abuse. taxjustice.uk/blog/british...

You would have to get £3600/hour, every hour, for 665 years to reach the average wealth of the ten richest people in the UK: £21 billion. The Govt is now planning to make billions in cuts to the poorest. It should tax the super rich instead. Take action with us: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

We’re out and about across the UK today to tell MPs and constituents that our country is missing out on £460m a week without a wealth tax. Rachel Reeves doesn’t need to make cuts, instead she can tax the richest people like us to build a better Britain. #TaxOurWealth

The petition is about to hit 25k signatures, please keep reposting www.change.org/p/demand-spo...

Let’s go for it! Tell everyone you know to join @bsky.app and TOGETHER let’s send them packing

Lest we forget... Let's stick together. We can do this!

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! It's important today to look back at what we've achieved in terms of women's representation over the past year, but also look forward at how much further we have to go!

Happy International Women's Day! ✍️ Forgotten pioneer: Susan Isaacs and the fight for women’s rights As the US debates gender equality, Susan Isaacs’ life reminds us why women’s rights must be actively defended – not taken for granted By Dr Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social

"The fight for equality continues. Liberal Democrats will keep pushing on these issues and others, to deliver the positive future that all women deserve." A message from @cajardinemp.bsky.social to mark International Women's Day ⬇️ www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Everyone was appalled by Trump's disgraceful attack on Zelensky – that is, everyone except Nigel Farage, of course. It's clear: Nigel Farage and Reform won't stand up for Britain and they'll never stand up against Donald Trump.

Thames Water is collapsing. NO BAILOUTS for the shareholders and banks who caused this mess. Tell the government to take it into public ownership PERMANENTLY and protect the public interest. #WeOwnIt weownit.org.uk/act-now/brin...

Let’s go!!! 🇺🇦 Pro-Ukraine protest outside the Russian embassy. ✊

ICYMI The most magical hour of speech radio with Lord Jonathan Sumption. Trust me, you will enjoy it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikr5...

Here's Charlie Maynard MP at the High Court earlier, explaining the people's representation against Thames Water's offensive £3 billion bailout plan. We're demanding: ❌ No bailout! ✅Special administration! ✅Permanent public ownership!

"New official figures showed the wealthiest 1 per cent of households held at least £3.1 million individually and collectively as many assets as the whole bottom half combined." @tom-clark.bsky.social on why Labour must tackle wealth inequality to uplift Britain's youth @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social

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🎉 IT’S HERE! 🎉 📔 Our major new report ‘The Brexit Files: from referendum to reset’ ✍️ Written by leading academic experts for the fifth anniversary of the UK leaving the EU, it covers three key areas of the Brexit story 🧵

Literally all they had to do was calmly condemn Musk’s dishonest & inciteful attack on their parliamentary colleague, Jess Phillips. And they couldn’t even manage that. Absolutely shameful.

Take care of yourself this Christmas

Merry Christmas from the Liberal Democrats! We hope your holidays are filled with love, laughter, and happiness. 🎄✨

Empathy is at the core of enduringly successful caregiving in which quality of life for the both care partners thrives. #quote #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth

Gisèle Pelicot: How an ordinary woman shook attitudes to rape in France

Thank you Carol!

Maxine Peake, actor (🧵): “I would like to express my utmost solidarity with the journalists of The Observer. While I don’t always see eye to eye with the paper it doesn’t mean I don’t want to add my voice to the fight for its survival.

“Brain rot” has been named 2024 Word of the Year by the Oxford University Press.