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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 20h

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the gravest public health threats confronting the world.

AMR will cause 39 million deaths by 2050.

This is a direct threat to the UK that demands urgent action, not short-sighted funding cuts.

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Picture of an E. coli under a microscope

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 1d

You can find local support with mental health here:
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Wellbeing support

If you need someone to talk to about your mental health and wellbeing then please do use the resources below. It's an extremely difficult...

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 1d

There's really good organisations, locally & nationally, who are there for support. You just need to ask.

On World Mental Health Day, we have to recognise that there's no stigma in having mental health issues and that we need to treat mental health as seriously as we treat physical health.

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 1d

We've become very good at counting the costs of mental health care, but ignore the huge value it gives us. People deserve access to good mental health services when they need it. I'll keep fighting to protect our services and ensure mental health is treated as seriously as physical health.

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 1d

It's World Mental Health Day. At a time when our NHS is under threat & struggling to meet demand despite the amazing efforts of staff, it's so easy for politicians to dismiss mental health & cut services even further as part of their "tough choices" for the economy. I reject this way of thinking.

Liberal Democrat Graphic. - World Mental Health Day.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 2d

There is only one way to make this a proper peace and that is a two state solution.

A Palestinian independent state alongside the state of Israel, where both peoples can live in security and dignity.

@LaylaMoran.bsky.social

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 1d

Allowing Southern Water to raise bills even further than the 53% they were already given is as disgusting as the sewage they continue to dump in our rivers.
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Further bill hikes an ‘insult to customers’ says Winchester MP Danny Chambers

Winchester MP Danny Chambers has blasted the latest decision to let Southern Water raise bills even higher, calling it “an insult to customers” and “as disgusting as the sewage they’re dumping in our ...

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 2d

🚨URGENT! On Monday, the Govt could make last minute changes to the Planning Bill, removing protections for national parks like the South Downs. Join my campaign to save nature. Sign the petition and share!. We must force the government to change their mind.

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Save The South Downs

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 2d

There is plenty more to do to ensure that the risks to our biosecurity are taken seriously, particularly when it comes to the illegal import of animal products - and I will continue to put pressure on the Government to address these threats to public health.

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 2d

Brucella canis is an infectious disease affecting dogs and, in some cases, humans. Vets have long been calling for more testing, so it's welcome that the Government has announced - dogs commercially imported from Romania must have a negative Brucella canis test result.

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Government decision on mandatory testing for Brucella canis vital step forward for animal and public health

Following years of campaigning, BVA has welcomed news that all commercial dog imports from Romania into Great Britain will be required to undergo mandatory pre-import testing for Brucella canis.

www.bva.co.uk

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks to the Winchester Litter Pickers for inviting me along to help tidy up our streets. They've fostered a fantastic community atmosphere where people can come along to help and meet new people. I really recommend it!

Danny Chambers out litter picking with the Winchester Litter Pickers. Walking alongside one of the litter pickers, he wears a hi-vis jacket, carries a blue bag. They're walking along a pavement down a street.

Group picture in a local park of all the Winchester Litter Pickers. They're wearing their hi-vis jackets. Some are holding their litter grabbers in the air.

Danny Chambers MP alongside two Winchester Litter Pickers walk down the street in commanding fashion, ready to tackle the scourge of street debris that lies before them.

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 4d

Two years ago, we witnessed the horror of Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel. 1,200 people brutally murdered, 251 people taken hostage. We have since witnessed Netanyahu's disastrous response, leading to 10s of thousands of deaths in Gaza.

Two years ago today, we witnessed the horror of Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel. 1,200 innocent people brutally murdered, 251 people taken hostage, torn from their homes.

Antisemitism is on the rise around the world and here in the UK. My thoughts too are with the victims of the synagogue attack in Manchester - Adrian Daulby, Melvin Cravitz and their families.

I stand in solidarity with British Jews, Jewish communities around the world and the people of Israel against terrorism and antisemitism in all its forms.

For every day since then, we have witnessed Netanyahu's disastrous response, leading to 10s of thousands of deaths of innocent people in Gaza.

Let us hope that recent peace talks will finally see the hostages returned home to their families, an end to the genocide and Hamas out of power in Gaza for good.

Those responsible for terrorism and genocide must be brought to justice so the people of Israel and the people of Gaza can live in peace.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 5d

I am horrified by the images of a mosque in Peacehaven burning after a suspected arson attack.

Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.

Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 8d

"On this painful morning, my thoughts are with the families of Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz and the whole Jewish community who have been the target of a vicious attack on their holiest day."

"Those who preach antisemitic hatred must be stopped. It is never acceptable."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk

On this painful morning, my thoughts are with the families of Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz – the two men tragically killed outside their synagogue yesterday – and with the whole Jewish community who have been the target of a vicious attack on their holiest day.
Antisemitism, terrorism and hatred can be defeated. But only if we all stand united against them. This attack didn’t happen in a vacuum. Antisemitism is rife on Britain’s streets. British Jews have been living in fear, especially since Hamas’s horrific terror attacks of October 7th.
That must end now. We all must come together to make sure our Jewish friends and neighbours feel safe walking on their streets and worshipping at their synagogues.
Those who preach antisemitic hatred, those who incite violence against Jews – whether online, on marches or anywhere else – must be stopped. It is never acceptable.
I know that, together, we can make sure that our British values of decency, tolerance and respect will prevail.
Ed Davey

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 8d

Keep up to date with what I'm working on next - Get my newsletter here - dannychambers.org.uk/newsletter

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 8d

We've helped parents ensure their children's educational needs are met. Supported businesses & farmers with grant applications. Taken on water companies when they've overcharged & polluted our environment. And, I've spoken up in Parliament on the big issues Winchester residents care about the most.

Working with schools and parents to ensure children’s educational needs are met.

Danny Chambers MP crouching down by a Primary School classroom table interacting with pupils.

Supporting local businesses and farmers with grant applications.

Danny Chambers speaking with young farmers. They're next to a barn. Danny is wearing a shirt with rolled up sleeves.

Taking on the energy and water companies for overcharging customers and polluting our environment.

Danny is speaking with a rivers expert. They're standing in the river discussing the health of the environment.

Taken a stand in Westminster to support Ukraine and to stop the genocide in Gaza.

Image of Danny Chambers speaking in the House of Commons.

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 8d

When I was elected, I promised to be a local champion. My team and I have now directly helped residents over 10,000 times.

When I was elected, I promised to be a local champion. We have now directly helped residents over 10,000 times.

Image of Danny Chambers MP speaking in the House of Commons.

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 9d

My thoughts today are with the victims, their loved ones, the Jewish community and the emergency services after this horrific act.

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 9d

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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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 10d

Your stories and voices matter – they help me fight hard for change in Parliament.

So tell me, what do you think are the biggest issues affecting mental health right now?

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 10d

Honoured to be reappointed as @libdems Mental Health Spokesperson for another year.

I'll continue to campaign to ensure that mental health is treated as seriously as physical health.

#mentalhealth

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 12d

This afternoon, Donald Trump has the power to end the human suffering and horrors in Gaza.

Before Trump's meeting with Netanyahu, Keir Starmer needs to pick up the phone to the President - and get him to act.

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 12d

I'm standing up for freedom and privacy, opposing this drastic government overreach. People shouldn’t be turned into criminals just because they can’t have a digital ID, or choose not to.

Sign the petition! 👇
www.winld.org.uk/nodigitalid

No to Labour's Digital ID - Winchester District Liberal Democrats

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Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 13d

Great weekend walk and brunch with Moose

Danny and his Labrador Moose at a cafe table

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FOUR PAWS UK @fourpawsuk.bsky.social · 14d

We're proud to work alongside MPs who really make a difference for animals.

Congratulations again to @dannychambers.bsky.social and Sir Roger Gale who were both recognised at the Nature 2030 Political Purpose Awards for their tireless work to improve animal protections 👏

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 15d

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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