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Milkman Memes for Lib Dem Teens @libdems.bsky.social · 8d

This is now the official party position

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 8d

The ending of two party politics is looking rather like two party politics.

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 8d

Aggregate Result of the 122 Council By-Elections (for 125 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:

RFM: 47 (+40)
LDM: 32 (+10)
CON: 13 (-15)
LAB: 12 (-30)
GRN: 11 (+3)
Ind: 5 (-4)
Local: 3 (-3)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)

Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 8d

Another good week of local elections for the @libdems.org.uk including for our neighbours in Hart - well done to @alexkbrewer.bsky.social and team!

Its clearer than ever that we're the only party that can consistently stand up to Reform, rather than folding like napkins as Lab and Con are. 👇

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 8d

Aggregate Result of the 122 Council By-Elections (for 125 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:

RFM: 47 (+40)
LDM: 32 (+10)
CON: 13 (-15)
LAB: 12 (-30)
GRN: 11 (+3)
Ind: 5 (-4)
Local: 3 (-3)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)

Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 9d

Tomorrow (Sat. 11/10/25) is the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

We're proud of Reading's diversity and will always stand with victims and allies against hate. Statement from us below. 👇

Statement for National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025

The Reading Liberal Democrats stand against hate, this week and always.

www.readinglibdems.org.uk

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · 22d

Ming's leadership in opposition to the Iraq War and ID cards, against discrimination, and support for same-sex adoption, led to many of our current members joining the party in the first place. He was an honest and kind politician, and he'll be missed by many.

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 22d

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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milo edwards @miloedwards.bsky.social · Sep 15

imagine getting qt dunked by ed davey. unrecoverable. you’re furious and he is serenely going down a log flume in bognor regis.

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · Sep 15

With this latest defection, the big news is that Reform are now on 5 MPs, the same number they had after the General Election. They seem to have adopted the government's "1 in, 1 out" policy.

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · Aug 30

Proud to be at @readingprideuk.bsky.social with @pluslibdems.bsky.social today painting the town pastel and rainbow. Trans+ rights are human rights, now and always. Wonderful to see so many people at Pride too. 🧡

A cheering group of people holding a vast trans pride flag in front of the Maiwand Lion in Reading, along with Reading Lib Dems and LGBT+ Lib Dems placards on a cloudy day.

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · Jul 29

We're delighted and humbled that @readingprideuk.bsky.social have decided we, along with the local branch of the Green Party, can attend Reading #Pride in #RdgUK this summer. 🧡💚

We'll see everyone there in a month's time - but we're in the fight for LGBT+ equality for the long haul. 💪

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · Jun 28

Documents and webcast from the Council meeting here:
democracy.reading.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

democracy.reading.gov.uk

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · Jun 28

Going swimming in @readingcouncil.bsky.social pools? Don't forget your:
👙 Swimming Costume
🥽 Goggles
💧 Towel
📃 Birth Certificate

Reading Lib Dems challenge Labour’s “Papers, please” approach to Council toilets and changing rooms. 👇

www.readinglibdems.org.uk/news/article...
#RdgUK

Council declines to commit to data protection in "gender policing" controversy

Lib Dems challenge Labour’s “Papers, please” approach to Reading Council toilets and changing rooms

www.readinglibdems.org.uk

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · Jun 20

Five years ago, the murders of David, James and Joe shocked Reading, and the world.

They were kind, popular members of our community taken from it far too soon. Today, Reading remembers them. Each of them made Reading that much better, and they are deeply missed.

Love from us to all who knew them.

Portrait photographs of three smiling men, surrounded by greenery and yellow flowers.

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · Jun 6

Eid al-Adha mubarak to everyone celebrating!

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · Jun 3

We’ve gone from 25% steel tariffs, to 0%, up to 50%, and now back to 25%.

We’ve all seen this routine before. Trump causes chaos, Nigel nods along, and British workers pay the price.

It’s time the government got serious about trade with our European and Commonwealth allies.

Tweet from Alex Wickham: "NEW: The White House says US tariffs on UK steel and aluminium will remain at 25% for now

The UK has failed to get the 0% tariffs promised in the US ‘deal’ last month implemented in time for tomorrow

Still, all other countries will be hit by 50% tariffs

So everyone’s a loser"

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Jun 1

Liberal Democrats will keep fighting until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.

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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · Jun 1

It's Pride Month 2025 - wherever you are, we hope you have a safe one. 🧡🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

People have rightly been asking what we mean when we say we @libdems.org.uk need to 'do better' or 'step up' as a party. There's no such thing as 'done' of course - but this is what we're pushing for currently.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · May 22

This will hardly be cause to celebrate for the millions of Thames Water customers who continue to face eye-watering bills.

The Government must act now and replace Ofwat with a new regulator with real power that can properly hold water companies to account.

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · May 21

Carers are a vital part of our nation's fabric. It's time the government recognised that. Thank you to @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for continuing to press them on this.

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · May 21

Ginny cares for her husband Tim, who has myotonic dystrophy. She works part-time, on top of caring for him every day.

Now, under the Government’s PIP changes, they face losing £12,000 a year. Today I asked the Prime Minister: what does he expect carers like Ginny to do?

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · May 21

We think it's important to stand in solidarity with @werahobhouse.bsky.social - and with Hong Kongers, as we have done for decades now, and will continue to for decades to come. 💛🖤

Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · May 21

Last month, I was denied entry to Hong Kong with no explanation.

This hints at there being a hidden blacklist to silence MPs who speak against human rights abuses by the Chinese State.

I asked the Prime Minister to recognise that this wasn't just an attack on me, but on all Parliamentarians👇

Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · May 20

Always good to see Lib Dems doing well, as we have across Berkshire of late. Work to do to make this permanent, both in Reading and beyond.

If you want to help us, head on over to www.readinglibdems.org.uk and join the fun. The more, the merrier - and we're growing all the time!

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · May 20

What a diabolical joke Thames "Water" have become.

Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social · May 20

“We have created incentives to try to retain our most precious resource, which is our senior management team.”

If you wanted a damning example of the culture in the water industry, you could not ask for much better than this from the chairman of Thames Water.

www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

Water bosses need to start thinking of customers, not just themselves

“We have created incentives to try to retain our most precious resource, which is our senior management team.”

www.politicshome.com

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · May 17

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. #Idahobit

We're proud that Reading #RdgUK is a town that has always stood clearly against these things in recent decades. Our party does too, and so do we. Our work isn't done though. We're with you. 🔶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · May 14

Excellent Early Day Motion by @libdems.org.uk Equalities spokes @cajardinemp.bsky.social on the work ahead to regain our community's trust in politics. 💛🏳️‍🌈

(It's up to Pride organisers who to admit, of course. We are determined to regain their trust and look forward to attending those welcoming us.)

Political parties at Pride - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

That this House regrets the decision taken by organisers of several Pride marches and parades across the UK to not allow political parties to march; further regrets that that decision partly stems fro...

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Reading Liberal Democrats 🔶 @readinglibdems.bsky.social · May 14

Huge relief across Reading #rdguk with this great #ReadingFC news.

We agree with local Lib Dem MPs like @clivejonesmp.bsky.social and @leedillonmp.bsky.social that no football club should be put in this position again. Thank you to them, and everyone else, who campaigned to save the club.

Rob Couhig officially completes purchase of Reading FC from Dai Yongge

American businessman Rob Couhig has officially completed his purchase of Reading Football Club from Dai Yongge. It has taken almost

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Clive Jones MP @clivejonesmp.bsky.social · May 14

This is fantastic news for all Readings fans, but also for everyone that truly cares about football and its place in the community.

Never again should a football club be in this position. (1/2)

www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2515946...

www.readingchronicle.co.uk

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