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Salisbury Liberal Democrats 🔶 @salisburylibdems.org.uk · Sep 12

Ultimately, 20mph zones create more liveable places. Quieter, safer, better for walking and cycling... As Salisbury continues to grow, let’s make sure that safety grows with it. -Cllr Sam Charleston www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2545159...

Councillor column: Why Wiltshire needs more 20mph zones

The benefits of 20mph speed limits are well established.

www.salisburyjournal.co.uk

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Salisbury Liberal Democrats 🔶 @salisburylibdems.org.uk · 14d

An MRP poll by YouGov, and reported by The Times and the BBC, predicts that the Conservatives would lose the Salisbury parliamentary seat to the Liberal Democrats if an election were held today. www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2550609...

Conservatives could lose Salisbury seat to Liberal Democrats, poll predicts

An MRP poll by YouGov predicts that the Conservatives would lose the Salisbury parliamentary seat to the Liberal Democrats if an election were held…

www.salisburyjournal.co.uk

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · 21d

Salisbury’s 🔶 Wiltshire Unitary Councillors at the final day of the @libdems.org.uk conference today in sunny Bournemouth 😎 @cllrbrian.bsky.social @paulsample61.bsky.social

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · Aug 8

Earlier this week I had the privilege, as deputy mayor, of being a distinguished guest at one of the regular Citizenship Ceremonies held in Salisbury. We welcomed eleven new British Citizens from eleven different countries. A fun and happy morning was had by all!

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · Jun 23

I had a really productive time at the Wiltshire Climate and Environment Summit Business Day last Friday, including seeing the new electric Refuse Collection Vehicle currently being trialled by Wiltshire Council. It was great to see so many Wiltshire-based businesses represented.

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · Jun 6

At the end of May, Councillor Nick Baker for Laverstock and Bishopdown Farm and I met with the public affairs manager for ASDA to discuss the proposed superstore for London Road.
www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/business/bus...

Intended opening date for ASDA revealed with works planned to begin next year

Councillor Nick Baker and councillor Alan Bayliss met with the public affairs manager for ASDA.

www.salisburyjournal.co.uk

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · Jun 6

I had the pleasure of representing the Mayor at the launch event for Salisbury Musick. This is a new three-day festival between 3rd and 5th October celebrating early music, bringing together local musicians and visiting professionals.
www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2518763...

New three-day music festival will celebrate city’s musical history

It is inspired by the annual three-day music festivals in Salisbury that took place in the 18th century and attracted leading performers of the time.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Jun 1

Liberal Democrats will keep fighting until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · Jun 5

Nigel Farage says abortion laws are “utterly ludicrous.”
MPs are watching.
We have days to show them: the public backs abortion rights.
Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...

Decriminalise abortion and make it a protected human right.

Women’s rights are under threat from the far right. Nigel Farage just called our current abortion provisions “utterly ludicrous” – and others in power are paying attention. A vote in Parliament could ...

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Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform (LDER) @libdems4er.bsky.social · May 24

In GE2019, the Tories got 56% of seats on 44% of the votes. In GE2024, Labour got 63% of seats on 34% of the votes.

We need to change this system so that seats match votes - voters should get the MPs and policies they vote for.

#ChangeTheVotingSystem

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · May 24

Well done ladies! 🔴⚪️

Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · May 17

Chapeau 🎩

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · May 17

Too many lives in the LGBTQ+ community have been blighted by discrimination and hate.

Liberal Democrats will always stand up against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.

And we'll fight for fair society where everyone’s rights and dignity are upheld.

#IDAHOBIT 🏳️‍🌈 ❤️ 💜 💙 🏳️‍⚧️

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · May 15

We need to fix our trading relationship with Europe to turbocharge our economy and protect Britain from Trump’s trade war.  

We believe in Britain's future. And we believe that future is brighter, stronger and more prosperous when we work more closely with Europe.

A small business owner interacting with a customer and their young daughter. Underneath the image is text which reads:
"A new, UK-EU customs union to turbocharge and Trump-Proof our economy."

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · May 15

Reform sheds a fifth councillor: Wayne Titley

Another councillor elected in May with Reform UK next to their name on the ballot paper is no longer a Reform UK councillor: Wayne Titley.

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · May 14

People in the Park is THIS Saturday in Queen Elizabeth Gardens, Salisbury!🌱

📆 Saturday 17th May
🕔 10.30am - 4.30pm
📌 Queen Elizabeth Gardens
🎟️ FREE entry

Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · May 13

Congratulations Sam 👏

Salisbury Liberal Democrats 🔶 @salisburylibdems.org.uk · May 12

We're delighted to announce that Cllr Sam Charleston has been elected as leader of Salisbury City Council at tonight's full council meeting!

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · May 10

So today this happened! I’d like to congratulate Cllr John Wells on his election as the 764th Mayor of the City of Salisbury. I feel honoured to have been elected Deputy Mayor and look forward to supporting him in the coming year.

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Leeds for Europe @leedseurope.bsky.social · May 9

Emily Maitlis is spot on. We shouldn’t treat Reform Ltd as a new phenomenon…it’s the same party, the same leaders that have done so much damage to this country already…

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · May 8

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · May 8

My first week as a unitary councillor has so far been trying to soak up as much info as possible from the multitude of induction sessions provided by our officers.

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · May 8

During WWII my grandfather was based in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) with the RN for two years & my uncle flew with the RAF in North Africa and Italy. Thankfully both came back. Many didn’t. We should not forget the sacrifice made by so many to turn the tide against fascism and authoritarianism.

Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · May 8

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.

Union flag overlaying photo of people celebrating, with text that reads 'Victory in Europe - VE Day - 80th Anniversary'

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · May 8

Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission

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Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · May 4

This is a clear message from local people: they’re ready for real change, real representation, and a party that listens.

Thank you to everyone who put their trust in us 💛 We're just getting started. 🚀

Al Bayliss 🔶🌍♻️🇬🇧🇪🇺 @albayliss.bsky.social · May 4

WE DID IT!! 🔶
Across Wiltshire, more people voted Liberal Democrat than for any other party. Here’s how the numbers stack up:

🟡 Lib Dems: 52,159 votes (34.6%)
🔵 Conservatives: 48,030 (31.8%)
🟣 Reform: 31,425 (20.8%)
⚪ Independents: 6,084 (4.0%)
🔴 Labour: 5,138 (3.4%)
🟢 Greens: 4,960 (3.3%)

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