jedmarson.bsky.social
@jedmarson.bsky.social
@GreenLibDems VC Campaigns; Former🔶LibDems Parliamentary Candidate for Tamworth 🔶For a Fair Deal🔶 Promoted by Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square SW1P 2PN
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Writing up notes from a public engagement event I worked on, and it is *interesting* how few people were confident about:
(a) what a public service is
(b) who it is for
(c) how it is paid for
Some thought a supermarket or an airline might be a public service because they are publicly available
(a) what a public service is
(b) who it is for
(c) how it is paid for
Some thought a supermarket or an airline might be a public service because they are publicly available
Soon to be ex-Tory voter unsure who to vote for on 1st of May?
Here's why I harp on about education.
Civic studies should join critical thinking our kids now start at 8.
Reform tax cuts = no public services
@libdems.org.uk For a Fair Deal and efficient working public services.
Here's why I harp on about education.
Civic studies should join critical thinking our kids now start at 8.
Reform tax cuts = no public services
@libdems.org.uk For a Fair Deal and efficient working public services.
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We need an emergency flu vaccine drive to protect the vulnerable and prevent a disaster in the NHS.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We need an emergency flu vaccine drive to protect the vulnerable and prevent a disaster in the NHS.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
That means jabs offered in pubs, churches and community spaces, and taking on the anti-vax lies promoted by Reform and other conspiracy theorists head on.
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We need to cut red tape, cut the cost of living and turbocharge our trade with Europe.
Al Pinkerton MP on his bill for a UK-EU customs union being voted on today.
Al Pinkerton MP on his bill for a UK-EU customs union being voted on today.
December 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We need to cut red tape, cut the cost of living and turbocharge our trade with Europe.
Al Pinkerton MP on his bill for a UK-EU customs union being voted on today.
Al Pinkerton MP on his bill for a UK-EU customs union being voted on today.
Today I see Trump stray into an alliance with Putin, instead of honour the 1994 agreement that saw one of the largest global nuclear arsenals end.
Putin cannot be trusted. Now the UK must face that there are too many Americans left who's vote for Trump or Trump like for us to trust them either.
Putin cannot be trusted. Now the UK must face that there are too many Americans left who's vote for Trump or Trump like for us to trust them either.
I only see Seven Plagues on the US in its sellout of Ukraine to Putin
Lost arms orders
Closed markets
Tourism collapse
Sports and culture bans
No 5 Eyes
Tax windfalls
Investor flight
US leaves NATO? World leaves US.
@LibDems
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Lost arms orders
Closed markets
Tourism collapse
Sports and culture bans
No 5 Eyes
Tax windfalls
Investor flight
US leaves NATO? World leaves US.
@LibDems
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
December 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today I see Trump stray into an alliance with Putin, instead of honour the 1994 agreement that saw one of the largest global nuclear arsenals end.
Putin cannot be trusted. Now the UK must face that there are too many Americans left who's vote for Trump or Trump like for us to trust them either.
Putin cannot be trusted. Now the UK must face that there are too many Americans left who's vote for Trump or Trump like for us to trust them either.
Here's the UK's edge in one chart. We have the NHS and a progressive government.
This data is Trump's America. That's why @eddavey.libdems.org.uk means it when he says @libdems.org.uk won't let Farage bring Trump's America to the UK.
Show a former Reform voter, they won't again when they see this.
This data is Trump's America. That's why @eddavey.libdems.org.uk means it when he says @libdems.org.uk won't let Farage bring Trump's America to the UK.
Show a former Reform voter, they won't again when they see this.
Heads up Red State Republicans. So you killed ACA Subsidies. Let them “EXPIRE”. Well, guess who you HURT the most…
December 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Here's the UK's edge in one chart. We have the NHS and a progressive government.
This data is Trump's America. That's why @eddavey.libdems.org.uk means it when he says @libdems.org.uk won't let Farage bring Trump's America to the UK.
Show a former Reform voter, they won't again when they see this.
This data is Trump's America. That's why @eddavey.libdems.org.uk means it when he says @libdems.org.uk won't let Farage bring Trump's America to the UK.
Show a former Reform voter, they won't again when they see this.
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“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
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“The claim that this is a recent invention born of political bias is categorically untrue.”
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reveals that Peter Ettedgui made identical accusations against Nigel Farage in private six years ago.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reveals that Peter Ettedgui made identical accusations against Nigel Farage in private six years ago.
December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
“The claim that this is a recent invention born of political bias is categorically untrue.”
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reveals that Peter Ettedgui made identical accusations against Nigel Farage in private six years ago.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reveals that Peter Ettedgui made identical accusations against Nigel Farage in private six years ago.
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Nice try but even super secure environments can be breached and that's anyway not the point here. The point is "over dependence on an increasing unreliable source" Not just in special cases but generally. Every essential sevice relies on IT. The worry about #China equally applies to #Trumpist #USA
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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You can easily see how US based IT can and will use #AI to build ever more dominance. Its not necessarily dangerous but it is with an #America focused on transactional political bullying as its geopolitical strategy. Replacing all the hardware is relatively easy software and cloud based services not
December 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
You can easily see how US based IT can and will use #AI to build ever more dominance. Its not necessarily dangerous but it is with an #America focused on transactional political bullying as its geopolitical strategy. Replacing all the hardware is relatively easy software and cloud based services not
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After midnight in Kyiv.
Monitoring channels warn of missiles.
Because yes –
missile attacks are, apparently, part of every peace plan 🙄
Monitoring channels warn of missiles.
Because yes –
missile attacks are, apparently, part of every peace plan 🙄
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
After midnight in Kyiv.
Monitoring channels warn of missiles.
Because yes –
missile attacks are, apparently, part of every peace plan 🙄
Monitoring channels warn of missiles.
Because yes –
missile attacks are, apparently, part of every peace plan 🙄
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Donald Trump expects Ukrainians to be ‘grateful’ as he prepares a carve-up of the country with Putin.
We can’t let that happen - Starmer must work with our European allies to stop this stitch-up in its tracks.
We can’t let that happen - Starmer must work with our European allies to stop this stitch-up in its tracks.
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Donald Trump expects Ukrainians to be ‘grateful’ as he prepares a carve-up of the country with Putin.
We can’t let that happen - Starmer must work with our European allies to stop this stitch-up in its tracks.
We can’t let that happen - Starmer must work with our European allies to stop this stitch-up in its tracks.
Can we expect to hear Donald Trump cancel the 27th deadline and push back this Russian attempt to slow down the Ukrainian increase in firepower.
It's clear that this ruse was because Russians refuse to be sent to the meat grinder.
Meanwhile Opposition Leader Kira Rudik has offered a coalition.
It's clear that this ruse was because Russians refuse to be sent to the meat grinder.
Meanwhile Opposition Leader Kira Rudik has offered a coalition.
Republican Senator Mike Rounds:
"Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is not our recommendation, it is not our peace plan.”
"Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is not our recommendation, it is not our peace plan.”
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Can we expect to hear Donald Trump cancel the 27th deadline and push back this Russian attempt to slow down the Ukrainian increase in firepower.
It's clear that this ruse was because Russians refuse to be sent to the meat grinder.
Meanwhile Opposition Leader Kira Rudik has offered a coalition.
It's clear that this ruse was because Russians refuse to be sent to the meat grinder.
Meanwhile Opposition Leader Kira Rudik has offered a coalition.
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"For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
"For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
I only see Seven Plagues on the US in its sellout of Ukraine to Putin
Lost arms orders
Closed markets
Tourism collapse
Sports and culture bans
No 5 Eyes
Tax windfalls
Investor flight
US leaves NATO? World leaves US.
@LibDems
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Lost arms orders
Closed markets
Tourism collapse
Sports and culture bans
No 5 Eyes
Tax windfalls
Investor flight
US leaves NATO? World leaves US.
@LibDems
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
November 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I only see Seven Plagues on the US in its sellout of Ukraine to Putin
Lost arms orders
Closed markets
Tourism collapse
Sports and culture bans
No 5 Eyes
Tax windfalls
Investor flight
US leaves NATO? World leaves US.
@LibDems
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Lost arms orders
Closed markets
Tourism collapse
Sports and culture bans
No 5 Eyes
Tax windfalls
Investor flight
US leaves NATO? World leaves US.
@LibDems
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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#Europe knows the #USA is playing one game to US #MAGA voters another one to line #Trumps pockets and another to avoid #Putin releasing some of the compromat he holds over Trump. Europe must choose whats best for the future of Europe and put full weight behind only that.
#SlavaUkrainii
#SlavaUkrainii
November 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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While problem gambling tears families apart and costs lives, firms like SkyBet go abroad to dodge their taxes.
It’s time to tax their UK profits. No escape, no loopholes.
It’s time to tax their UK profits. No escape, no loopholes.
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
While problem gambling tears families apart and costs lives, firms like SkyBet go abroad to dodge their taxes.
It’s time to tax their UK profits. No escape, no loopholes.
It’s time to tax their UK profits. No escape, no loopholes.
ECHR is a lot of rights.
Just keep looking at the women in your life. Their American counterparts are finding their reproductive rights ended. Equality is protected.
Rights that have taken centuries to win would be lost.
Just keep looking at the women in your life. Their American counterparts are finding their reproductive rights ended. Equality is protected.
Rights that have taken centuries to win would be lost.
"Leaving the ECHR would do nothing to halt small boat crossings, but it would deny British people hard-won rights."
@MaxWilkinson.bsky.social
@MaxWilkinson.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
ECHR is a lot of rights.
Just keep looking at the women in your life. Their American counterparts are finding their reproductive rights ended. Equality is protected.
Rights that have taken centuries to win would be lost.
Just keep looking at the women in your life. Their American counterparts are finding their reproductive rights ended. Equality is protected.
Rights that have taken centuries to win would be lost.
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“It feels like Brexit déjà vu, the same hollow promises of taking back control, the same disregard for facts, the same blindness to consequence.”
Paul Kohler speaks out as Reform and the Conservatives push to scrap the ECHR.
@paulkohlersw19.bsky.social
Paul Kohler speaks out as Reform and the Conservatives push to scrap the ECHR.
@paulkohlersw19.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“It feels like Brexit déjà vu, the same hollow promises of taking back control, the same disregard for facts, the same blindness to consequence.”
Paul Kohler speaks out as Reform and the Conservatives push to scrap the ECHR.
@paulkohlersw19.bsky.social
Paul Kohler speaks out as Reform and the Conservatives push to scrap the ECHR.
@paulkohlersw19.bsky.social
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Looks like LAB and CON voters tactically voting to oust RFM.
Good on them 👏👏
Good on them 👏👏
October 31, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Looks like LAB and CON voters tactically voting to oust RFM.
Good on them 👏👏
Good on them 👏👏
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Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
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Her eyes.
I love many of his paintings,
but this one
has become my favorite.
🇺🇦 Viktor Zaretskyi
Portrait of Iryna Zaslavska,
1970s
I love many of his paintings,
but this one
has become my favorite.
🇺🇦 Viktor Zaretskyi
Portrait of Iryna Zaslavska,
1970s
October 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Her eyes.
I love many of his paintings,
but this one
has become my favorite.
🇺🇦 Viktor Zaretskyi
Portrait of Iryna Zaslavska,
1970s
I love many of his paintings,
but this one
has become my favorite.
🇺🇦 Viktor Zaretskyi
Portrait of Iryna Zaslavska,
1970s
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Hey, they responded a mere 72 hours later!
*that was after a focus group or two & seeing if there were any way of triangulating with the tories 🤪
*that was after a focus group or two & seeing if there were any way of triangulating with the tories 🤪
October 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Hey, they responded a mere 72 hours later!
*that was after a focus group or two & seeing if there were any way of triangulating with the tories 🤪
*that was after a focus group or two & seeing if there were any way of triangulating with the tories 🤪
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The Silence from Labour on this is so telling I cant think of an easier win than to call this out as its a double hit on both Tory ineptitude and Reform otherism - I just dont get it mate.
October 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Silence from Labour on this is so telling I cant think of an easier win than to call this out as its a double hit on both Tory ineptitude and Reform otherism - I just dont get it mate.
Interesting
@thetimes.com @washingtonpost.com @financialtimes.com @nytimes.com @theipaper.com
I'll settle for ads.
@thetimes.com @washingtonpost.com @financialtimes.com @nytimes.com @theipaper.com
I'll settle for ads.
October 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Interesting
@thetimes.com @washingtonpost.com @financialtimes.com @nytimes.com @theipaper.com
I'll settle for ads.
@thetimes.com @washingtonpost.com @financialtimes.com @nytimes.com @theipaper.com
I'll settle for ads.
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Remember that the long-term objective of the Libdems is to Rejoin the EU 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺 and this was explicit in the 2024 Libdem Manifesto.
Without exception, every member of the Libdems I hear from or speak to, at every level of the party, holds the objective of #RejoinEU very dear.
🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺 #Libdems 🔶️🔶️🔶️
Without exception, every member of the Libdems I hear from or speak to, at every level of the party, holds the objective of #RejoinEU very dear.
🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺 #Libdems 🔶️🔶️🔶️
October 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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