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An amateur pâtissier based in Taunton, Somerset, I just love baking! I'm a Lib Dem Supporter/Activist and I dearly love Europe, I always will and I want to return ASAP, although it will take time.
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"More than a million workers wouldn’t receive anything when absent because they earn too little to qualify under current rules. They are often part-time workers and are predominantly women."

The Conservatives are using the victims of this scandal as a political football. Liberal Democrats will be putting forward an amendment to take real action to tackle the child sex abuse scandal, by implementing the recommendations from the national independent inquiry in full.

“All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations. This would, by necessity mean no donations from private companies; PLCs, LTDs, whatever.”

Oh dear, our dear NHS is being stretched to the limit and beyond, I feel so sorry for them. 01:40 I was taken ill at home, wife called 111 who arranged an ambulance. 02:35 I was camped in the ambulance outside A&E.

#winninghere

We need to dump FPTP and move to PR. www.politics.co.uk/politicslunc...

As with Davey’s many stunts for the general election, there is a serious purpose: to generate awareness of the plight of carers, particularly younger ones, and to raise money for good causes. liberalengland.blogspot.com/2024/11/ed-d...

Great to join the launch event of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections, campaigning for electoral reform in the UK. Proud to be part of a strong Liberal Democrat cohort contributing to this vital cross-party campaign. @appgfairelections.bsky.social

"I must stress that we need bolder, more decisive action if we're to face the greatest challenge of our time the climate crisis." Roz Savage calls for more urgent action in the wake of Storm Bert and COP29.

Read this thread up and down. @1goodtern.bsky.social has HAD IT. And rightfully so.

Business case submitted to reconnect West Somerset Railway to mainline www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2474887...

I had a great chat with ADEPT, who bring together representatives from over 100 upper-tier councils across England, to discuss matters relating to the environment, economy, housing, and transport. We discussed how vital local transport initiatives are for our environment and the race to Net Zero.

Musk cut his moderation team and created a vile sewer on 🐦 . But 🦋 is expanding its team to maintain standards. Be patient whilst it gets there. And support @support.bsky.team and @rose.bsky.team and @jay.bsky.team and @pfrazee.com They are still getting new users every second and 🇺🇸 is asleep!

Left: Rachel Reeves says she wants growth and is bringing in investment to deliver growth Right: UK In A Changing Europe, "The UK has potentially lost £44 billion in public investment due to Brexit"

Better still Vote using this link then you don’t have to go onto the Express page. Let me know if anyone finds out how the current vote share is swinging! Link 👇 xd.wayin.com/display/cont...

“One change was tackling the scandal of the Carers Allowance overpayment penalties. The government would not have acted if it wasn't for Ed Davey’s and the Lib Dems campaigning.” Daisy Cooper on how the Lib Dems remain the party of carers.

Can we build the EveryDoctor account to 10,000 brilliant followers today? This matters because the NHS is in a state of absolute emergency 🚨🚨🤞

Freddy Mercury Nov 24 RIP I sold many mirrors In alley ways But never saw my face In a window any day folks will tell you Be a super star I tell you just be satisfied Stay right where you are Keep yourself alive It’ll take your time and money But Honey you'll survive youtu.be/b8VoxkPc9-w?...

These three recommendations are a good starting point.

APPG are well worth a follow and need our support. Now more than ever we need electoral reform.

If, like me, you are not in a good place about any of this and can't live with this threat to our food/meds just sign and share this petition. Day 62 of asking for it. #RejoinEU62 Check your email when you've signed! #RejoinEU #Brexit petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Breathtaking double standards from the Conservative leader

This really needs to be pushed for!

Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join

A frog smaller than a pencil eraser has hopped into the record books as the one of the smallest vertebrates known to science. Learn more about this tiny frog from this SHORT article: news.mongabay.com/shorts/#/290....

Because he admitted to contempt of court after repeating false claims about a Syrian refugee who had been attacked at school. Hope that's clear. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Christmas is approaching fast. Please consider clearing out before rather than after. Let charity shops benefit and hopefully some kids will get presents they might otherwise have missed out.

This is absolutely balmy, how the hell did they convince people to vote for this lunacy.

Ted wakes from his afternoon nap 😴

Brexit tidbits from Angela Merkel's memoir - referendum result disgrace and humiliation for EU - tried to help Cameron before referendum - seeds of Brexit partially sown by Labour not introducing restrictions on E European workers in 2004, unlike France & Germany www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Mango & Coconut Cake a true delight. #eatmorecake

I’ve made the switch - hello Blue Sky!