Mark Rudhall
@markrudhall.bsky.social
Green Lib Dem Cllr at Westmorland & Furness and Penrith Town Council. I'm a husband & father, passionate about the environment and nature. I love football, reading, theatre, fell walking and helping my community.
June is Pride Month. Let's call out companies who show support for LGBTQ+ people while also advertising on GB News, a channel that pumps out LGBTQ+ hate. Tell these companies to pick a side - hate or Pride:
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Pick a side – hate or Pride
June is Pride month. So our social feeds will be awash with corporate rainbow logos performatively signalling their support for the LGBTQ+ community. But some of the same companies celebrating Pride a...
action.goodlawproject.org
May 29, 2025 at 7:51 AM
June is Pride Month. Let's call out companies who show support for LGBTQ+ people while also advertising on GB News, a channel that pumps out LGBTQ+ hate. Tell these companies to pick a side - hate or Pride:
action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...
action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...
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An “insecure peace” deal for Ukraine only “risks more war”, the defence secretary warns this weekend as Sir Keir Starmer seeks to convince President Trump not to agree a pro-Putin ceasefire deal
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Insecure peace in Ukraine risks more war, John Healey warns Trump
As Keir Starmer prepares for White House talks, his defence secretary is urging the US not to allow a ceasefire that favours Putin and Russia
www.thetimes.com
February 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
An “insecure peace” deal for Ukraine only “risks more war”, the defence secretary warns this weekend as Sir Keir Starmer seeks to convince President Trump not to agree a pro-Putin ceasefire deal
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Lib Dems have been calling on the Government to seize frozen Russian assets.
Russian assets frozen by the UK and EU countries could provide Ukraine with over £40 billion worth of military support.
This is now even more urgent given Trump’s rhetoric.
www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...
Russian assets frozen by the UK and EU countries could provide Ukraine with over £40 billion worth of military support.
This is now even more urgent given Trump’s rhetoric.
www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...
Britain must give Russia’s frozen assets to Ukraine, demand MPs
In a letter to The Times, politicians say a legal transfer of $300bn would send a ‘clear message’ to aggressors and deter future conflicts
www.thetimes.com
February 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Lib Dems have been calling on the Government to seize frozen Russian assets.
Russian assets frozen by the UK and EU countries could provide Ukraine with over £40 billion worth of military support.
This is now even more urgent given Trump’s rhetoric.
www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...
Russian assets frozen by the UK and EU countries could provide Ukraine with over £40 billion worth of military support.
This is now even more urgent given Trump’s rhetoric.
www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...
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"It is cruel & disrespectful to hundreds of thousands of veterans who are wearing their second uniform in the civil service to be forced to justify their job duties to this out-of-touch, privileged, unelected billionaire”
news.sky.com/story/elon-m...
news.sky.com/story/elon-m...
Elon Musk says US federal employees must justify their work or resign
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have received an email with the following instruction: "Please reply to this email with approx. 5 bullets of what you accomplished last week and cc your manage...
news.sky.com
February 23, 2025 at 8:36 AM
"It is cruel & disrespectful to hundreds of thousands of veterans who are wearing their second uniform in the civil service to be forced to justify their job duties to this out-of-touch, privileged, unelected billionaire”
news.sky.com/story/elon-m...
news.sky.com/story/elon-m...
I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate
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Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News
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February 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate
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I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate
Sign the Petition
Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News
actionstorm.org
February 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate
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As Germans head for the polls today, the stakes could not be higher for Germany‘s future and Europe.
My in-depth analysis on Merz‘ huge mistakes, but also some hope that the centre will get its act together in light of what happened since Munich.
My in-depth analysis on Merz‘ huge mistakes, but also some hope that the centre will get its act together in light of what happened since Munich.
The far right rising
Ahead of a historic German election, the AfD is courting the global right – and threatening to upend European politics.
www.newstatesman.com
February 23, 2025 at 6:40 AM
As Germans head for the polls today, the stakes could not be higher for Germany‘s future and Europe.
My in-depth analysis on Merz‘ huge mistakes, but also some hope that the centre will get its act together in light of what happened since Munich.
My in-depth analysis on Merz‘ huge mistakes, but also some hope that the centre will get its act together in light of what happened since Munich.
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“The Ukrainian president was elected in free elections in Ukraine..he is an elected president of a free system. That's not the case with Vladimir Putin, who kills his opponents and has been manipulating his elections for a long time”
Emmanuel Macron
President of France 👏
Emmanuel Macron
President of France 👏
February 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“The Ukrainian president was elected in free elections in Ukraine..he is an elected president of a free system. That's not the case with Vladimir Putin, who kills his opponents and has been manipulating his elections for a long time”
Emmanuel Macron
President of France 👏
Emmanuel Macron
President of France 👏
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Helen Maguire calls for Armed Forces reform to protect women who want to serve
Helen Maguire calls for Armed Forces reform to protect women who want to serve
Helen Morgan speaks to ITV news about the need for reform of our Armed Forces and complaints procedures to protect women.
www.youtube.com
February 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Helen Maguire calls for Armed Forces reform to protect women who want to serve
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"I think tariffs are a really bad thing all around; They make everything expensive for everybody."
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"I think tariffs are a really bad thing all around; They make everything expensive for everybody."
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social
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Let’s hope Germany starts the fight back today against the far right, the influence of Musk, Trump, Putin and for European, liberal, democratic values. Go Germany! 🇩🇪
February 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Let’s hope Germany starts the fight back today against the far right, the influence of Musk, Trump, Putin and for European, liberal, democratic values. Go Germany! 🇩🇪
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Today is #HelplinesAwarenessDay2025
If you are struggling and would like someone to talk to, the @HelplinesUK Find a Helpline online directory connects you to trusted helplines. You are not alone: https://buff.ly/3qE127C
If you are struggling and would like someone to talk to, the @HelplinesUK Find a Helpline online directory connects you to trusted helplines. You are not alone: https://buff.ly/3qE127C
February 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Today is #HelplinesAwarenessDay2025
If you are struggling and would like someone to talk to, the @HelplinesUK Find a Helpline online directory connects you to trusted helplines. You are not alone: https://buff.ly/3qE127C
If you are struggling and would like someone to talk to, the @HelplinesUK Find a Helpline online directory connects you to trusted helplines. You are not alone: https://buff.ly/3qE127C
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New @therestpolitics.bsky.social main episode … lots on Trump, assessing Gaza ceasefire deal, and why Starmer felt there had to be full independent inquiry into Southport killings alastaircampbell.org/2025/01/363-...
363. The Return of Donald J. Trump
What did the inauguration tell us about how extreme Trump 2.0 is going to be? What is Netanyahu’s endgame for Gaza – peace or perpetual war? Why has Starmer launched an inquiry into the Southport atta...
alastaircampbell.org
January 22, 2025 at 6:12 AM
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social main episode … lots on Trump, assessing Gaza ceasefire deal, and why Starmer felt there had to be full independent inquiry into Southport killings alastaircampbell.org/2025/01/363-...
#Fungifriends do you know what these mushrooms are?
November 17, 2024 at 9:59 AM
#Fungifriends do you know what these mushrooms are?
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“Britain 'must choose trade with EU over Trump'” - A no brainer!
November 17, 2024 at 8:06 AM
“Britain 'must choose trade with EU over Trump'” - A no brainer!
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I’m sure the Sunday morning politics shows will be all over this but just in case…
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The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Hold onto your seats..
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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November 17, 2024 at 7:51 AM
I’m sure the Sunday morning politics shows will be all over this but just in case…
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
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Family farmers have already been failed by the Conservative party - the new government must not leave them behind, and must scrap this awful family farming tax.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g79nywyljo
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g79nywyljo
Farm inheritance tax: Bid to soften change rejected by Treasury
The department for rural affairs suggested exempting some older farmers from having to pay, Newsnight is told.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Family farmers have already been failed by the Conservative party - the new government must not leave them behind, and must scrap this awful family farming tax.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g79nywyljo
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g79nywyljo
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British farmers are already battling with sky-high energy bills and botched overseas trade deals; this hike will only make things much worse.
The Chancellor must urgently meet with the farming community and NFU to better understand their heartfelt concerns and reverse the tax hike.
The Chancellor must urgently meet with the farming community and NFU to better understand their heartfelt concerns and reverse the tax hike.
November 14, 2024 at 7:05 PM
British farmers are already battling with sky-high energy bills and botched overseas trade deals; this hike will only make things much worse.
The Chancellor must urgently meet with the farming community and NFU to better understand their heartfelt concerns and reverse the tax hike.
The Chancellor must urgently meet with the farming community and NFU to better understand their heartfelt concerns and reverse the tax hike.
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One thing is clear, we are now a multiparty democracy and our old, discredited voting system is no longer fit for purpose. (If it ever was!) Time for change.
October 18, 2024 at 11:05 AM
One thing is clear, we are now a multiparty democracy and our old, discredited voting system is no longer fit for purpose. (If it ever was!) Time for change.
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Fartrage and Deform aren't above the law. They can't target voters who don't want to be targeted.
This is the first formal step in legal proceedings against it.
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This is the first formal step in legal proceedings against it.
buff.ly/3YeijWD
goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...
Help force Reform to respect our data rights - Good Law Project
goodlawproject.org
October 9, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Fartrage and Deform aren't above the law. They can't target voters who don't want to be targeted.
This is the first formal step in legal proceedings against it.
buff.ly/3YeijWD
goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...
This is the first formal step in legal proceedings against it.
buff.ly/3YeijWD
goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...
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Britain’s border security is being compromised due to a blunder caused by Brexit imposed trade rules that have delayed the replacement of the UK’s Border Force fleet - Brexit strikes again!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Brexit blunder delays Border Force fleet replacement until 2030
The failure to exclude shipbuilding from trade rules means costs are set to hit £300m, while the setbacks will make rescue operations in the Channel harder
www.thetimes.com
September 19, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Britain’s border security is being compromised due to a blunder caused by Brexit imposed trade rules that have delayed the replacement of the UK’s Border Force fleet - Brexit strikes again!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Ex-Labour leader gives speech at event where organisers say they aim to start party named Collective - Let’s face facts, we are no longer a two party country, it’s time to have an electoral system which reflects this undeniable fact. #PR
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Jeremy Corbyn addresses meeting on formation of new leftwing party
Exclusive: Ex-Labour leader gives speech at event where organisers say they aim to start party named Collective
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Ex-Labour leader gives speech at event where organisers say they aim to start party named Collective - Let’s face facts, we are no longer a two party country, it’s time to have an electoral system which reflects this undeniable fact. #PR
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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I take it Tom is giving Conservative Party conference a miss?
September 15, 2024 at 9:28 PM
I take it Tom is giving Conservative Party conference a miss?
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Funnily enough every Lib Dem I have spoken to is a strong supporter of EU membership. It's like Labour supporters, strongly pro-EU but at least the Lib Dems listen to their membership. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Brexit truce as pro-EU Lib Dems focus on long game
Lib Dems manage expectations of steps towards rejoining the EU ahead of their autumn conference.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 14, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Funnily enough every Lib Dem I have spoken to is a strong supporter of EU membership. It's like Labour supporters, strongly pro-EU but at least the Lib Dems listen to their membership. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...