Gateshead Liberal Democrats

Months ago, @eddavey.libdems.org.uk asked the Prime Minister a simple question: why did he keep backing Mandelson despite his Epstein links, and what leverage might the Trump administration have over him? Instead of answering, he waved it away.

I know I keep writing about this,but the level of delusion is staggering. How do so many people think Reform will 'save the country' when it’s led by defected Tories from the worst cabinet in UK history?It’s not change, just same failures,new logo,and people cheering like it’s a revival,not a rerun.

Reform: The Conservatives broke the country Also Reform: Welcome to another failed Conservative minister who broke the country

Liberal Democrat run Sutton Council has been delivering an innovative parenting programme to children and families, including to those parents whose children have additional needs, since 2022. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Suella Braverman is teaming up with Farage to bring Trump-style chaos to Britain.

5 ways to build on our success (LDN#205)

Only the Liberal Democrats can defeat Reform and the rise of dangerous, populist politics.

Last week, I was told that the Government has effectively ruled out extending the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act to cover tradespeople's tools. This is simply not good enough.

Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU

Our 2026 Fund Her Grants are open! 🙌💰 Standing for election shouldn’t depend on the size of your bank balance! But too often, it does. We are trying to change that. Find out more & apply for our Fund Her grants here 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Today is #AskHerToStand Day 🌟 So, go on, you already know who she is, go on and ask her 👍 @5050parliament.bsky.social

There are 650 MPs, and I’m only the 660th woman ever elected. Ask Her to Stand Day marks the 1918 law that first allowed women to stand for Parliament. We’ve come far, but there’s more to do. Find out more: 5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-s... #AskHerToStand @5050Parliament

More of the country turning into Reform-Lib Dem contests

Rachel Reeves admits Brexit has damaged the economy but won’t take the steps needed to fix it. Lib Dems have a plan to rebuild Britain’s trade with the EU and boost growth.

The River Cherwell is one of many sites at risk due to organised criminals dumping mountains of illegal waste. The Environment Agency must clean up this mess and the National Crime Agency must crack down on this scourge.

Liberal Democrat Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Chair of the LGA's Health and Wellbeing Committee, has responded to the DHSC announcement on the reintegration of NHS England and restructuring of Integrated Care Boards. www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...

Congratulations to all the winners at the LGIU Councillor Awards last night, especially to Innovator of the Year Award winner Alex Ehmann and Community Champion Award winner Harry Boparai. There was Special Mention for Councillor Bridget Smith in the Leader of the Year Award.

In case you missed it, earlier this week Liberal Democrat Councillors Carl Cashman, Mike Ross and Jim Millard had a letter printed in the Guardian about Labour’s multi-billion-pound developer give away being a betrayal of local communities www.local.gov.uk/lga-libdem-g...

The voices of trans people must be heard in Parliament.️‍‍ I’ve urged full scrutiny of EHRC’s guidance, which risks undermining their rights. Lib Dems call on the Government to protect everyone fairly and ensure people aren’t excluded from safe facilities or public life.

Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons. Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.

Very sad to hear of the passing of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent. Her kindness, service and love of music inspired so many, from her charitable work to her years teaching music. My thoughts are with the Royal Family as they mourn her loss.

If Keir Starmer thinks a reshuffle will solve anything he is learning the wrong lessons from the calamity Conservatives. He needs to grab the bull by the horns and confront the real issues, not just move people around the cabinet table.

"I fear we could have a situation where Trump comes to our country, is honoured with a lavish dinner at one of our finest palaces, yet no one reminds him that he has the power to stop the horrifying starvation, deaths and captivities in Gaza." @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk

Liberal Democrats have written to the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation to call for a review into legislation that led to mass arrests last weekend under terror laws simply for holding signs.

We must get online safety right! Lord Clement Jones and I have written a letter to the Secretary of State regarding our concerns about the implementation of the Online Safety Act, calling for a cross-party committee from both Houses of Parliament to ensure effective implementation.

Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Campaigns Assistant for the Westmorland, Furness and Eden Liberal Democrats and Tim Farron MP

This week the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was published. The Bill will make provision about combined authorities, combined county authorities, the Greater London Authority, local councils, police and crime commissioners… www.linkedin.com/posts/lga-li...

The fate of the Labour Government’s Welfare Reform Bill features heavily in today’s press releases, whilst the health of NHS Scotland is being questioned… www.libdemvoice.org/1-july-2025-...

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

Do you want to see Councils have a statutory climate duty? There isn't much time to respond to the consultation as @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social writes. The deadline is tomorrow (11th June) at 11:45 am. www.libdemvoice.org/urgent-why-w...

81 years ago today, the heroes of D-Day showed extraordinary bravery and sacrifice. We owe our freedom to their courage that day. We will never forget them.

Vehicle theft is being ignored, and now the Government wants to cut police funding. Communities deserve better and victims deserve justice.

Statement from us on today's ruling: "As LGBT+ Liberal Democrats... we don't think Britain is the sort of country where people should have to show their 'papers, please' in order to use the loo. ...we do not support efforts to legislate in ignorance to enforce conformity." 🔶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🧡

I am increasingly disappointed that the concerns of the #LGBTQ+ community over what the Supreme Court judgement means for them are not yet being addressed. I have written to the Government asking them to make clear how trans and non binary rights will be protected.

Lib Dems secure pledge of limit to emergency new government powers

Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Campaign Organiser (Edinburgh North)

I have written to David Lammy to ask him to summon the Chinese Ambassador after @WeraHobhouse.bsky.social was refused entry to Hong Kong when visiting her family, apparently simply because she is a British MP. China should not be allowed to undermine our democracy.

Far too many people across the country are still struggling to get a GP appointment when they need one. The Conservatives ran health services into the ground but it is now the Labour government not showing nearly enough ambition to break this cycle of misery.

Labour's climate commitments are weakening by the day. This move slows growth and competition in EV markets, keeps us tied to oil for longer and does nothing to combat the worsening air pollution choking the UK. 🚗💨 @libdems.org.uk @timfarron.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

At the spring conference Lib Dems debated the "Free to Be Who You Are" motion, affirming the rights of everyone incl. LGBTQ+ people to live your life as the person that you are. The motion was overwhelmingly passed and is now official party policy. Read more here: www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

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The government is right to increase defence spending in the face of concerning developments between America & Russia. But cuts to international aid is worrying and will allow President Putin and Xi to fill the gap left by Britain to increase their soft power.

The Prime Minister must show Britain’s strength and make it clear to Donald Trump: If he continues down the path of parroting Putin's propaganda and putting America’s enemies over its friends, it will have consequences.

As we get to grips with a new platform, we want to show what we've been up to recently. Here we are on February 18, discussing plans for campaigns and how to respond to upcoming Council motions. #gatesheadlibdems

"As the US withdraws, the UK and Europe need to step up and defend our democratic values. This is an era-defining moment." The government must build a political consensus to get to 3% of GDP on defence spending. @pippaheylings.bsky.social

Right now Elon Musk’s people are plugging hard drives into US Treasury & Social Services computers, raping those departments of valuable & protected data. If you think he wouldn’t do that in the UK if he helped Farage become PM you’re demented!

I've always seen the Liberals, in whatever iteration, as vaguely irrelevant. At the moment Davey seems to be the only important UK politician prepared to speak truth to power. You might say he can do it precisely because his party isn't in power, but it's still impressive.

“Elon Musk said the British Gov’t, elected by the British people just a few months ago, should be overthrown..Elon Musk has to be held to account” Sir Ed Davey 👏

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves claim to be looking everywhere for opportunities for growth but are ignoring the solution right under their noses. A new UK-EU Customs Union would turbocharge our economy, tearing down the trade barriers holding British businesses back.