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Liberal Democrat Conference 🔶 @conference.libdems.org.uk · 25d

Well, that's nearly it for another #LDConf. Just ya pay awards and @eddavey.libdems.org.uk' speech to go.

Of course the work continues for your ever busy FCC: we now have to get ready for York in spring. See you there?

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Liberal Democrat Conference 🔶 @conference.libdems.org.uk · 26d

Good morning #LDConf, we hope you all survived a packed and raucous Glee last night.

If you're feeling a little delicate this morning, we found this nice thread to cheer you up

Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 26d

Picked up some Lib Dem stats at conference. Some of these surprised me (especially given media coverage):

1. The Liberal Democrats now control more councils than the Conservative Party

2. In May's local elections in England, the LDs elected more councillors than either Labour or the Tories.

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Havant Liberal Democrats @havantlibdems.bsky.social · 26d

Happy Bi Visibility Day! ❤💜💙
Wishing all those who identify as bi, pan, omni, or any other label under the multi-gender attraction spectrum a wonderful day. Know that you are valid and that Havant Liberal Democrats proudly stand with you – today and every day.
#BiVisibility

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 27d

Wishing Jewish communities across the UK a happy and sweet Rosh Hashanah.

Shana Tova!

Image of honey, pomegranate and apple on a table, with the words Shana Tova above it, and 'Happy Rosh Hashanah from the Liberal Democrats"

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 26d

From cuts to international aid and rising misogyny online, to violence and attacks on reproductive healthcare – women and girls are face unacceptable threats to their rights and freedoms.

Join the debate on Defending Women's Rights Across the Globe at 12:10pm tomorrow.

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Liberal Democrats Friends of Hong Kong @libdemshk.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you @kamhussain.bsky.social joining our rally 🔶 this morning

#Libdems Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers, firmly against transnational repression.

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 27d

The @patmillsuk.bsky.social are at @conference.libdems.org.uk today hosting a panel at 6:15 in the Meyrick Suite on Tackling Inequality.

There will be “refeshments” after, the usual millionaire fayre:

Vintage Krug, otter’s noses, badgers spleens…

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Victoria Tzortziou Brown @victoriatb.bsky.social · 27d

On my way to Bournemouth for @LibDems conference where I will be meeting with MPs, advisors and stakeholders to promote the crucial role of GPs in the NHS and how we can build a sustainable future for general practice #LDConf @rcgp.bsky.social

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 27d

Day3 at #LDConf - 1 in 4 leukaemia patients face an avoidable delay. If you are at the conference come by to discuss how we can change this

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mcsfoundation.bsky.social @mcsfoundation.bsky.social · 27d

Starting out day 3 at #LDConf. Do you want to see where your constituency ranks for #HeatPumps in the UK? Or play a fun, interactive quiz game based around #ElectricityPricing? Join us today at stand 6!

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Joseph Carter @josephaluk.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you @benmaguiremp.bsky.social meeting with @asthmaandlung.org.uk at #ldconf to discuss lung health in North Cornwall

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Neil Alexander @neilalex94.bsky.social · 27d

Well, it's been a morning at #ldconf

An honour to make my first UK federal @libdems.org.uk conference speech, which I made all about Inverness and Nairn (sorry not sorry)

We will lead the way next year, it's time for change

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Liberal Democrats Friends of Hong Kong @libdemshk.bsky.social · 27d

Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers

Join F34 debate at 2pm 🔶

#Libdems #Ldconf

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Andy Parker @tabamatu.bsky.social · 27d

MP @victoria-collins.bsky.social giving a powerful speech on the negative impact the addictive nature of social media can have on young people’s lives. @libdems.org.uk #LDConf

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Education Policy Institute @edupolicyinst.bsky.social · 27d

We’ve got a packed programme of #LDConf events today from curriculum reform and regional skills growth to state-independent partnerships and pupil wellbeing.

Join us throughout the day with @aqaeducation.bsky.social, @aoc-info.bsky.social, the Independent Schools Council, and LSE ⬇️

A graphic titled “EPI at Liberal Democrat Conference 2025” with logos of the Association of Colleges, AQA, Independent Schools Council, LSE, and the Education Policy Institute. It lists the programme for Monday 22nd September 2025:

11:30–12:30: What would a Curriculum and Assessment system that delivers for everyone actually look like? (in partnership with AQA) – Durley Suite, Bournemouth International Centre.

13:00–14:00: Empowering Places, Empowering People: the role of colleges in regional skills growth (in partnership with the Association of Colleges) – Durley Suite, Bournemouth International Centre.

18:15–19:15: The role of state–independent partnerships in delivering teaching excellence through shared expertise (in partnership with the Independent Schools Council) – Westbourne Suite, Bournemouth International Centre.

19:45–21:00: Happy and healthy children: the wellbeing reception (in partnership with LSE) – Bryanstone Suite, Marriott. Invite only.

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Education Policy Institute @edupolicyinst.bsky.social · 27d

Kicking off our #LDConf programme with a packed room, looking at inclusive curriculum & assessment reform in partnership with @aqaeducation.bsky.social.

Ellie Harris (@thedifferenceed.bsky.social), David Laws, Phil Sayles, @schwitzer.bsky.social & @munirawilson.bsky.social on the panel.

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 27d

1 hour to go until 'Partnering for Jobs and Growth with Future Governance Forum. How can Whitehall and town hall work better together?'

📍 Marriott, Blandford
🕐 Starts at 13:00

#LDConf

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Health Equals @healthequals.bsky.social · 27d

There’s real momentum behind our call to #MakeHealthEqual at #LDConf. ✊

So far, hundreds of people have taken part in our interactive stand and have pledged their support for our campaign – including @eddavey.libdems.org.uk. 👇

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Green Liberal Democrats @greenlibdems.org.uk · 27d

Our party has passed a comprehensive policy paper that takes the twin climate and nature crises seriously.

We are also pleased that our amendment, strengthening our commitment to protecting those most vulnerable to climate change, was passed.

@pippaheylings.bsky.social @conference.libdems.org.uk

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 27d

Today is Youth and Skills Day at Liberal Democrat Conference with a number of Liberal Democrat speakers at the various sessions throughout the day.

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Havant Liberal Democrats @havantlibdems.bsky.social · 27d

Wishing Jewish communities across Havant Borough and the UK a happy and sweet Rosh Hashanah.
Shan Tova

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 28d

Watch Daisy's speech in full 🔽
youtu.be/1ENlcHIXBGg

Daisy Cooper Keynote Speech | Autumn Conference 2025

Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader gives a keynote speech to Liberal Democrats 2025 Autumn Conference in Bournemouth.

youtu.be

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 28d

1 hour to go until 'Protecting Local Services with Unison' kicks off at #LDConf.

We’re in the Marriott, Bryanston from 13:00 - come join the conversation.

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libdemvoice.org @libdemvoice.org · 28d

Which Lib Dem MP dropped the F bomb on the #ldconf fringe? (And rightly so in the opinion of our editor @caronmlindsay.bsky.social in her Conference Diary) www.libdemvoice.org/carons-confe...

Caron's Conference Diary: Lobsters and an MP barking

It's 10 am on Sunday morning as I write this. I've already been to an 8am consultation session, of which more later. So far my Conference has been everything I've wanted it to be - a wonderful catch-...

www.libdemvoice.org

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · 28d

🔶We are proud to announce our new Honorary Vice Presidents.🔶

Dave Hodgson MBE
Stella Jones
Jeanette Sunderland
Trevor Jones OBE

#LDConf

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