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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 · 27d

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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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 39m

Someone who campaigns to be given the Nobel should be automatically excluded.

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1h

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 · 1h

Including Kenn Valley!

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 2h

GBNews predicted Reform would win! Well done @libdems.org.uk

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 7h

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 · 20h

The humanist meaning of life with A C Grayling 🔍

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 12h

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 · 10h

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 · 15h

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 · 17h

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 · 21h

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 · 19h

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 · 23h

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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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d

Conservatives are lurching right and abandoning British values.

The Lib Dems will stand firm, for decency, the rule of law and our environment.

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d

“Badenoch’s keynote speech was a mix of denial, delusion and obsolete dogma. She bemoaned the state of Britain’s economy and public services with no hint of contrition for the harmful effect that 14 years of Tory gov might have had on the state of the nation”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Guardian view on Kemi Badenoch’s speech: following the path of denial, delusion and defeat | Editorial

Editorial: The Conservative leader offers no insight into her party’s past failure and no original ideas that might make it relevant to Britain’s future

www.theguardian.com

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d

“The principle is that Europe has the right to govern its own digital space according to its own laws. If the EU cannot enforce its own laws then it is a vassal to Washington and to Silicon Valley, with Trump as its overlord” 👍 Well said Johnny Ryan.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The EU has a secret weapon to counter Trump’s economic bullying. It’s time to use it | Johnny Ryan

The anti-coercion instrument, or ‘trade bazooka’, is designed to shield against foreign pressure, says civil liberties campaigner Johnny Ryan

www.theguardian.com

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d

It was only a matter of time…

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 1d

This White House antifa roundtable wouldn't be complete without some January 6 trutherism.

"There has been very compelling proof that antifa did infiltrate on January 6, dressed up like Trump supporters and incited violence. Is that something you would like the J6 committee to look into?"

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d

This will make us more productive? Ridiculous!
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Pubs to stay open until early hours in move to boost UK growth

Exclusive: Plans for England and Wales would help ailing hospitality sector but health experts criticise move

www.theguardian.com

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.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%

"The latest polls tells us 56% now believe it was mistake to leave the European Union"

Hands up if you are one of the 56% 🙋‍♂️

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 1d

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has written an open letter to One Nation Conservatives who feel abandoned by their party urging them to join the Liberal Democrats, following Kemi Badenoch’s conference speech today

Full text of the letter:

Dear friends,

Our country is at a crossroads.

The Conservative Party under Kemi Badenoch is becoming more extreme and out of touch, chasing Nigel Farage instead of focusing on the issues that really matter to people. Meanwhile, Reform UK is growing in strength - threatening the tolerant, decent values that hold our communities together.

I know many One Nation Conservatives are deeply concerned about the lurch to the hard right in our country and under Kemi Badenoch’s leadership. Her plans to tear up the Climate Change Act and withdraw from the ECHR show she is abandoning traditional British values of tolerance, decency and the rule of law.

So my message to the millions of One Nation Conservatives who feel let down by their party and reject the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage is to come and join us. Help us save our country and defend the values we all hold dear.

We will stand strong where others back down. We will not pander to Reform. We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.

So if you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.

With best wishes,

Ed Davey

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d

No more veggie burgers? EU parliament votes to ban meat names for plant-based foods - Ridiculous! No one is confused!
www.bbc.com/news/article...

EU parliament votes to ban meat names for plant-based foods

Pressure to ban meat labels for plant-based products comes from Europe's livestock farmers.

www.bbc.com

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d

Port of Dover ‘Brexit’ checks may take six times longer - Headline corrected!
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Port of Dover says new EU border checks may take six times longer

Port bosses say they are ready for the new Entry/Exit System being phased in from Sunday.

www.bbc.com

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 1d

🚜 A poor deal for farmers. A rotten deal for the country.

“Brexit was not principally about trade" - we know Michael we know...

🛠️ Let's fix this broken deal and get Britain building again.

https://bit.ly/42YNQxG

Michael Gove admits that post-Brexit trade deals were bad for farmers

Michael Gove has admitted for the first time that the Australia and New Zealand trade deals negotiated by the former Tory government did not protect Britain’s farmers.

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d

We will stand strong where others back down. We will not pander to Reform.

We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.

If you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.

Ed Davey writes to disillusioned conservatives:
Dear friends,

Our country is at a crossroads.

The Conservative Party under Kemi Badenoch is becoming more extreme and out of touch, chasing Nigel Farage instead of focusing on the issues that really matter to people. Meanwhile, Reform UK is growing in strength - threatening the tolerant, decent values that hold our communities together.

I know many One Nation Conservatives are deeply concerned about the lurch to the hard right in our country and under Kemi Badenoch’s leadership. Her plans to tear up the Climate Change Act and withdraw from the ECHR show she is abandoning traditional British values of tolerance, decency and the rule of law.

So my message to the millions of One Nation Conservatives who feel let down by their party and reject the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage is to come and join us. Help us save our country and defend the values we all hold dear.

We will stand strong where others back down. We will not pander to Reform. We will fight to protect our environment, stand up for decency and the rule of law, and stop Trump’s America from becoming Farage’s Britain.

So if you share those values, now is the time to join the Liberal Democrats.

With best wishes,

Ed Davey

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 1d

"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.

Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?

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