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Richard Foord MP @richardfoordld.bsky.social · 7d

I am very pleased to see @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social recognised as @farmersweeklyuk.bsky.social Farming Champion of the Year. His advocacy for rural communities has a real impact for farming families across the country - not least here in Devon. www.fwi.co.uk/events/award...

Farmers Weekly Awards 2025: Farming Champion of the Year - Farmers Weekly

The MP Alistair Carmichael has been named the Farmers Weekly 2025 Farming Champion for his work on behalf of crofters, farmers and rural communities, both

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Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 8d

Writing in the Scotsman this evening on why support for ID cards has plummeted since Keir Starmer announced his plan.

Last week I wrote that I would reject the government’s digital ID card. This week it has emerged that the general public feels the same way.

www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

How support for digital ID cards has plummeted since Keir Starmer announced his plan

Keir Starmer needs to realise that leaders lead by following their principles, not by chasing opinion polls

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 8d

Horrified and appalled by the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

My thoughts are with the victims, our brave emergency services and the entire Jewish community.

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Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 9d

Which is connected to the fact that Miliband is one of the few amongst the Labour leadership who is willing and able to articulate his policies from first principles. Not to say that I agree with all of what he does but you can at least see that he has some idea of why he is doing it.

Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 9d

I think we've seen this throughout the Starmer era, one reason why Miliband has been so influential is that he, along with Bridget Philipson, has been the frontbencher, and now minister, who has been most likely to respond to 'someone needs to provide direction' with 'and that someone is me'.

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Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 9d

Neither I nor anyone else can say for certain what Nigel Farage's "true" motives are with his uneven treatment of different legal immigrants to the UK - we do not know the contents of his own mind - but we have the right to ask him for a proper explanation of his discriminatory policy.

Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 9d

Have Reform given a reason for this differential treatment - so they recognise it would be wrong to strip permanent status retrospectively for Europeans, but propose to do so for non-Europeans only?

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Wendy Chamberlain MP @wendychambld.bsky.social · 9d

Labour’s plans for mandatory Digital ID cards are nothing more than an expensive gimmick. They risk excluding older people, disabled people, and those without digital access - while costing taxpayers billions.

You can read my blog on why I’m opposing these plans here: buff.ly/4CksNAM

Opposing Labour’s Plans for Digital ID Cards

This week, I joined my Liberal Democrat colleagues in launching a national petition against the Labour Government’s plans to introduce mandatory Digital ID cards. You can sign the petition here:…

www.wendychamberlain.scot

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Jo Kibble (Political Animal) @politicanimal.bsky.social · 10d

I am just disappointed that no political speechwriter seems to have noted the alliterative nature of Great Britain’s furthest separated substantive settlements:
‘From Hugh Town to Haroldswick, this government is investing in the widgets of the future!’

Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 10d

Naturally Lerwick had to be on the list, but top marks would have gone for a reference to Unst.

Alex Partridge @alexpartridge87.bsky.social · 10d

Enjoy putting together mad pairings of places for the imaginary but generic conference speech I’d write. From Falmouth to Falkirk, Aldeburgh to Aberystwyth, Weymouth to Wick, Plymouth to Peterhead, Lerwick to the Lizard, Brighton to Bo’ness, Mile End to Ealing, Brixton to Bounds Green, Reading to Le

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Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 10d

Naturally Lerwick had to be on the list, but top marks would have gone for a reference to Unst.

Alex Partridge @alexpartridge87.bsky.social · 10d

Enjoy putting together mad pairings of places for the imaginary but generic conference speech I’d write. From Falmouth to Falkirk, Aldeburgh to Aberystwyth, Weymouth to Wick, Plymouth to Peterhead, Lerwick to the Lizard, Brighton to Bo’ness, Mile End to Ealing, Brixton to Bounds Green, Reading to Le

Will Dunn @willdunn.bsky.social · 10d

🚨🚨🚨Secret formula for political speechwriting EXCLUSIVELY REVEALED www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...

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Scottish Liberal Democrats @scotlibdems.org.uk · 10d

No matter where you are in Scotland, you can elect a Liberal Democrat MSP on the peach-coloured regional ballot next year.

Every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on that ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.

Liberal Democrats are winning again.

The Holyrood election in May is an opportunity for change with fairness at its heart.

Because Scotland deserves better - and with the Scottish Liberal Democrats, you can vote for it.

- Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 10d

I'm glad Keir Starmer is finally stepping up the fight against Nigel Farage, and I hope this will mark the end of his government parroting Farage and copying his divisive politics.

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Vikki Slade MP @vikkislademp.bsky.social · 11d

Digital ID won’t stop small boats or illegal employment.
You already have to prove your right to work.
A national Digital ID is illiberal, unworkable and un-British.
I and the Liberal Democrats will do everything we can to stop this.
✍️ support our petition here: [https://buff.ly/UB5CrUZ]

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Willie Rennie MSP @willierennie.bsky.social · 14d

This is a sad day for our party, for liberals everywhere and for me personally. Ming was a guiding light and elder statesman for so many of us.

Scottish Liberal Democrats @scotlibdems.org.uk · 14d

The Scottish Liberal Democrats are sad to announce the passing of Lord Menzies Campbell.

The thoughts of everyone in our party are with his family at this time.

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Liberal Democrats Friends of Hong Kong @libdemshk.bsky.social · 14d

Back in 2020, Ming Campbell was one of the 904 parliamentarians who stated that the imposing of National Security Law in HK by China is a 'fragrant breach of the Joint Declaration'

A champion of principles, he will be missed by all.

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 14d

Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant.

His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.

But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.

We will miss him terribly.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 14d

Keir Starmer says everyone in the UK will be required to have mandatory digital ID. That’s not the kind of country we want to be.

Liberal Democrats have always stood up to defend civil liberties against government overreach.

We will fight tooth and nail to oppose these plans too.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 14d

Back our petition to say no to digital ID cards.
www.libdems.org.uk/nodigitalid

No to Digital ID Cards!

Keir Starmer says everyone in the UK will be required to have mandatory digital ID. That’s not the kind of country we want to be. Back our petition to say no to digital ID cards.

www.libdems.org.uk

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Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 14d

I last spent time with Ming a few months ago in the House of Lords. Our conversation was everything I would want to remember of him - politically incisive, occasionally waspish about colleagues that met his disapproval, but always rooted in his commitment to liberalism. I shall miss him enormously.

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Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 14d

Thinking about Ming today I realise that so many of my fondest memories include not just him but also Elspeth. Their devotion to each other was deep and lasting and I know that her passing was a severe blow to him.

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Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 14d

In parliament, Ming was one of those voices who was listened to when he spoke. He had a long track record in foreign affairs which was the perfect subject for his combination of political first principles and sharp analytical brain. He was also a highly effective advocate for North East Fife.

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Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 14d

Over the years I have been fortunate to have access to his counsel as a mentor, a colleague, a leader and always as a friend. When it really mattered in life Ming would be there to support his friends.

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Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 14d

I am heartbroken to hear the news of Ming’s passing. I first met Ming Campbell as a Young Liberal student in 1983. I was immediately struck by his presence as a personality, an intellect and as a liberal. It was an impression that never left me.

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Scottish Liberal Democrats @scotlibdems.org.uk · 14d

The Scottish Liberal Democrats are sad to announce the passing of Lord Menzies Campbell.

The thoughts of everyone in our party are with his family at this time.

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Ben Williams @bpwilliams72.bsky.social · 15d

There is a world of difference between us 1) *choosing* to make our lives simpler through digital technology and 2) the government, outside its manifesto, *compelling* us to have a digital ID, asking us to trust them with that single treaure trove of data, to tackle a problem it won't. #StillNo2ID

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Jack Nicholls @theveryliberaljack.bsky.social · 15d

I do not want to live in a 'papers please' society. Listen to @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social . Be more Alistair 🔶️

Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 15d

I spoke this week at an event held by @bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social on their latest report on digital ID. Keir Starmer's government is reportedly aiming to introduce such a system - Big Brother Watch's report sets out the serious problems with digital ID for the UK, something liberals must resist.

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Alan Brookland @alanbrookland.bsky.social · 15d

Oh, one more as it's a biggie. As with all these things, it's not do you trust THIS government with your data, do you trust all subsequent governments? bsky.app/profile/amca...

Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 15d

Nigel Farage, however, is already talking about revoking the rights of people who have lived here legally for years. Imagine a Farage-led government with the ability to control the movement, identities and rights of citizens and legal residents of our country. 11/

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Reform plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants

The party says scrapping the scheme and restricting migrant access to benefits will save hundreds of billions of pounds.

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ChippyGirl @chippygirl.bsky.social · 15d

An excellent thread on digital ID cards

I am with Alistair

Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · 15d

Writing in the Scotsman this evening on Keir Starmer’s newly confirmed mandatory digital ID card scheme - and why I do not intend to go along with it.

Thread:

www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Why I will rebel against Keir Starmer’s digital ID card – and so should you

The UK is not a ‘papers, please’ society and we must resist any attempts to change that

www.scotsman.com

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