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Graham Simpson
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Advocate of proportional representation and progressive politics. Humanist. Anti Brexit! Anti Trump! @libdems.org.uk
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 28d
It’s time for a politics, free of vested interests, free of dogma, free of corruption, free of populist easy answers to complicated questions. A politics which puts justice, the individual and the community ahead of narrow self interest. A politics based on evidence, rationality and compassion. Now!
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 6h
Every word he says here is a lie. Every. Single. Word. He’s living in an alternate reality. #25thAmendment.
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 10h
Brexit delays…
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Overflow sites lined up in case ESS brings Port of Dover delays
Port of Dover bosses insist there will not be delays due to the new system on day one.
www.bbc.com
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 10h
He is the very definition of ugly…
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JD Vance slams Canterbury Cathedral art installation
The US Vice President says it has made a "beautiful historical building really ugly".
www.bbc.com
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 11h
The old big two, Labour and the Tories, are down 45 seats. The Lib Dems are up 10.
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 12h
A voluntary one would be ok. If people find it useful it will gradually be accepted. Making it mandatory turns people off.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 13h
Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
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Layla Moran MP 🔶🕊️ @laylamoran.bsky.social · 1d
The talk of enduring and lasting peace is encouraging, but this will only come with the creation of an Independent Palestinian State.

Palestinians must be in the driving seat of their own future.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 16h
"The two-state solution is the path to peace. Two nations living side by side in security and dignity. Excluding Palestinians from the process seems nonsensical."

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 18h
The White House says "Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace" - No congratulations to the worthy winner just a childish response.
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 1d
Invading Norway because he didn't get the peace prize would be so on brand.
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Kevin Rothrock @kevinrothrock.me · 1d
another day in very normal times
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 20h
Three big Lib Dem wins in this week's by-elections.

Last night in Mel Stride's Devon constituency, Liberal Democrats GAINED a seat from the Conservatives - the Conservatives dropped to just 10% of the vote.

And two great wins by our teams in Bath and Hampshire.
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 20h
😊👍👍👍 -Trump will have a hissy fit!
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Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado wins
Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award.
www.bbc.co.uk
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 21h
Needless to say if we were still in the EU all this wouldn’t be necessary. #Brexit
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What is the EU's new border system EES - and how does it work?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
www.bbc.com
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 22h
Someone who campaigns to be given the Nobel should be automatically excluded.
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 23h
Trump “may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy” if he doesn’t get the Nobel peace prize!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize
US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says
www.theguardian.com
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d
Including Kenn Valley!
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d
GBNews predicted Reform would win! Well done @libdems.org.uk
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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 1d
Kenn Valley (Teignbridge) Council By-Election Result:

🔶 LDM: 50.4% (+11.0)
➡️ RFM: 23.1% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.6% (-19.0)
🙋 Ind: 8.2% (New)
🌍 GRN: 5.5% (-13.9)
🌹 LAB: 2.7% (-9.9)
🙋 Ind: 0.5% (New)

Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2023.
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d
The humanist meaning of life with A C Grayling 🔍
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d
A ceasefire in Gaza must be the first step towards a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
A tweet from Ed Davey which reads: News of a ceasefire deal in Gaza brings real hope. The UK and our allies must do all we can to get the hostages home, get aid in to starving people, and finally end this horrific violence. This must be the first step towards a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d
Trump always had the power to force a peace. After tens of thousands of needless deaths he’s finally done it. But as long as Palestinians feel there’s no hope of their own homeland in Gaza and the West Bank how long will peace last?
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d
Trump, or any US President, was always the only one who had the power, particularly over Israel, to end the killing. He could have done it a long time ago and saved countless lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What we know about the 'first phase' Gaza peace deal
Israel's security cabinet are expected to meet at 17:00 Israel time (15:00 BST) to formally vote on the first phase of the plan.
www.bbc.co.uk
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d
Is there anyone, ANYONE left who still thinks our old, unfair electoral system is fit for purpose?
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d
It increasingly feels like this Government puts the whims of Trump before everything else - even our precious NHS.

Ministers must bring their plans to increase spending on drugs before Parliament without delay, so they can be properly scrutinised.
Helen Morgan quote: It beggars belief that the Government is bending to a bullying US president having told patients for years that life-saving new drugs are unaffordable. Ministers must come clean about how much this move will cost and whether it will be funded by cuts elsewhere in the NHS.
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d
Lord Heseltine: "The number of people aged below 50 who think it was right for us to leave the European Union, is less than 20%” - Says it all…
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 1d
I sometimes worry I exaggerate the collective madness of our media but the people who cheered Brexit, Boris Johnson & Liz Truss's mini-budget are now applauding Kemi Badenoch's speech. 'Parallell universe' doesn't come close. I suppose her not falling over is a win of sorts for them at the moment.
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