Tom Smith 🔶
@smithted.bsky.social
Engineer, Cubs and Scouts Leader, and Councillor for Three Rivers District Council
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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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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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June 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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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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 will keep fighting until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
June 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Liberal Democrats will keep fighting until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
Congrats to Steve Jarvis for being elected as leader of Herts County Council. Best of luck for the new era of Lib Dem leadership of Hertfordhsire!
youtube.com/shorts/ivADg...
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📺 Watch this video to find out more about the priorities of new council leader Cllr Steve Jarvis.
YouTube video by Hertfordshire County Council
youtube.com
May 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Congrats to Steve Jarvis for being elected as leader of Herts County Council. Best of luck for the new era of Lib Dem leadership of Hertfordhsire!
youtube.com/shorts/ivADg...
youtube.com/shorts/ivADg...
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The Prime Minister says he wants to go further and faster on social care, but he's moving slower and slower.
Three years just to write a report, seven extra years to implement it. Waiting until 2036 to fix social care simply isn't good enough.
Three years just to write a report, seven extra years to implement it. Waiting until 2036 to fix social care simply isn't good enough.
May 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Prime Minister says he wants to go further and faster on social care, but he's moving slower and slower.
Three years just to write a report, seven extra years to implement it. Waiting until 2036 to fix social care simply isn't good enough.
Three years just to write a report, seven extra years to implement it. Waiting until 2036 to fix social care simply isn't good enough.
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Ssssh, don't tell the media that there's a bigger story to report about Lab > Lib Dem switchers than about Lab > Reform...
Roughly 40% of Labour 2024 voters who are planning on voting in these elections say they will vote for another party; those switchers are most likely to say they will vote Lib Dem followed by Reform.
April 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Ssssh, don't tell the media that there's a bigger story to report about Lab > Lib Dem switchers than about Lab > Reform...
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What's that? Oh, just Ed Davey campaigning beside a trans #LibDem local election candidate as the main picture in the leading article about the local elections in today's FT!
Best of luck to all @libdems.org.uk candidates in tomorrow's local elections. 💛
FT article here: www.ft.com/content/8089...
Best of luck to all @libdems.org.uk candidates in tomorrow's local elections. 💛
FT article here: www.ft.com/content/8089...
April 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What's that? Oh, just Ed Davey campaigning beside a trans #LibDem local election candidate as the main picture in the leading article about the local elections in today's FT!
Best of luck to all @libdems.org.uk candidates in tomorrow's local elections. 💛
FT article here: www.ft.com/content/8089...
Best of luck to all @libdems.org.uk candidates in tomorrow's local elections. 💛
FT article here: www.ft.com/content/8089...
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Don’t lose your voice.
Remember to take valid photo ID with you tomorrow when you vote. 🪪
Remember to take valid photo ID with you tomorrow when you vote. 🪪
April 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Don’t lose your voice.
Remember to take valid photo ID with you tomorrow when you vote. 🪪
Remember to take valid photo ID with you tomorrow when you vote. 🪪
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As if you needed another reason to vote @libdems.org.uk this Thursday.
🔶 Lib Dems have a strong track record on climate & the environment
🌍 Our candidates are ready to deliver real action, not just words.
Vote for a greener, fairer future. #LibDems #ClimateandNature
🔶 Lib Dems have a strong track record on climate & the environment
🌍 Our candidates are ready to deliver real action, not just words.
Vote for a greener, fairer future. #LibDems #ClimateandNature
April 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
As if you needed another reason to vote @libdems.org.uk this Thursday.
🔶 Lib Dems have a strong track record on climate & the environment
🌍 Our candidates are ready to deliver real action, not just words.
Vote for a greener, fairer future. #LibDems #ClimateandNature
🔶 Lib Dems have a strong track record on climate & the environment
🌍 Our candidates are ready to deliver real action, not just words.
Vote for a greener, fairer future. #LibDems #ClimateandNature
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Attendees at the #RDconf last Saturday voted on an emergency motion to show their opposition to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.
Read the motion below 👇
BMA-wide policy is set at the Annual Representative Meeting (ARM) in June 2025.
Read the motion below 👇
BMA-wide policy is set at the Annual Representative Meeting (ARM) in June 2025.
April 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Attendees at the #RDconf last Saturday voted on an emergency motion to show their opposition to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.
Read the motion below 👇
BMA-wide policy is set at the Annual Representative Meeting (ARM) in June 2025.
Read the motion below 👇
BMA-wide policy is set at the Annual Representative Meeting (ARM) in June 2025.
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Reform bot attacks on tactical voting are designed to confuse people
Because they know tactical voting is what will keep Reform out
The bot’s key message is that people won’t vote Labour
But that’s the point about tactical voting
In many places the vote is Libdem or Green
Because they know tactical voting is what will keep Reform out
The bot’s key message is that people won’t vote Labour
But that’s the point about tactical voting
In many places the vote is Libdem or Green
April 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Reform bot attacks on tactical voting are designed to confuse people
Because they know tactical voting is what will keep Reform out
The bot’s key message is that people won’t vote Labour
But that’s the point about tactical voting
In many places the vote is Libdem or Green
Because they know tactical voting is what will keep Reform out
The bot’s key message is that people won’t vote Labour
But that’s the point about tactical voting
In many places the vote is Libdem or Green
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In GE2019, the Tories got 56% of seats on 44% of the votes. In GE2024, Labour got 63% of seats on 34% of the votes.
We need to change this system so that seats match votes - voters should get the MPs and policies they vote for.
#ChangeTheVotingSystem
We need to change this system so that seats match votes - voters should get the MPs and policies they vote for.
#ChangeTheVotingSystem
April 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
In GE2019, the Tories got 56% of seats on 44% of the votes. In GE2024, Labour got 63% of seats on 34% of the votes.
We need to change this system so that seats match votes - voters should get the MPs and policies they vote for.
#ChangeTheVotingSystem
We need to change this system so that seats match votes - voters should get the MPs and policies they vote for.
#ChangeTheVotingSystem
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Statement from us on today's ruling:
"As LGBT+ Liberal Democrats... we don't think Britain is the sort of country where people should have to show their 'papers, please' in order to use the loo. ...we do not support efforts to legislate in ignorance to enforce conformity."
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"As LGBT+ Liberal Democrats... we don't think Britain is the sort of country where people should have to show their 'papers, please' in order to use the loo. ...we do not support efforts to legislate in ignorance to enforce conformity."
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April 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Statement from us on today's ruling:
"As LGBT+ Liberal Democrats... we don't think Britain is the sort of country where people should have to show their 'papers, please' in order to use the loo. ...we do not support efforts to legislate in ignorance to enforce conformity."
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"As LGBT+ Liberal Democrats... we don't think Britain is the sort of country where people should have to show their 'papers, please' in order to use the loo. ...we do not support efforts to legislate in ignorance to enforce conformity."
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Public pressure on the UK government is mounting. It's clear that Brits want the government to prioritise our relationship with the EU.
👉 Our own polling shows 43% of Brits think increasing trade with our main trading partners like the EU is the best way to respond to Trump's tariffs.
👉 Our own polling shows 43% of Brits think increasing trade with our main trading partners like the EU is the best way to respond to Trump's tariffs.
April 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Public pressure on the UK government is mounting. It's clear that Brits want the government to prioritise our relationship with the EU.
👉 Our own polling shows 43% of Brits think increasing trade with our main trading partners like the EU is the best way to respond to Trump's tariffs.
👉 Our own polling shows 43% of Brits think increasing trade with our main trading partners like the EU is the best way to respond to Trump's tariffs.
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In this piece, which I am proud of and I stand by every word, I make two serious criticisms of the procedure that the Supreme Court adopted.
goodlawproject.org/the-supreme-...
goodlawproject.org/the-supreme-...
The Supreme Court ignored trans voices. I’m ashamed of what our law has become | Good Law Project
The Supreme Court’s decision to exclude trans voices has harmed trans people – and harmed the fairness of their ruling.
goodlawproject.org
April 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
In this piece, which I am proud of and I stand by every word, I make two serious criticisms of the procedure that the Supreme Court adopted.
goodlawproject.org/the-supreme-...
goodlawproject.org/the-supreme-...
Quite incredible that so many people, including apparently now the *Equality and Human Rights* Commission, want to do something that demonstrably puts a minority group at great risk of harm in order to satiate some people who feel uncomfortable around trans people.
Falconer: EHRC will issue toilet & changing room ban against trans women
Kishwer Falconer gleefully announcing EHRC will ban trans women from women's toilets & changing rooms and from all women's sport. If you can stomach it, play linked recording from 2h10m42s.
Kishwer Falconer gleefully announcing EHRC will ban trans women from women's toilets & changing rooms and from all women's sport. If you can stomach it, play linked recording from 2h10m42s.
BBC Radio 4 - Today, 17/04/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Quite incredible that so many people, including apparently now the *Equality and Human Rights* Commission, want to do something that demonstrably puts a minority group at great risk of harm in order to satiate some people who feel uncomfortable around trans people.
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Trans women are women, trans men are men, and non-binary and intersex folks are valid just as they are. It's time this was reflected in the law of the land, and LGBT+ Lib Dems will be at the forefront of pushing for that change.
Lots of love to our trans+ siblings and their loved ones today. 💛🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Lots of love to our trans+ siblings and their loved ones today. 💛🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
April 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Trans women are women, trans men are men, and non-binary and intersex folks are valid just as they are. It's time this was reflected in the law of the land, and LGBT+ Lib Dems will be at the forefront of pushing for that change.
Lots of love to our trans+ siblings and their loved ones today. 💛🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Lots of love to our trans+ siblings and their loved ones today. 💛🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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We are studying today's judgement by the UK Supreme Court.
Nothing they rule will change our solidarity with the trans+ community and with everyone who seeks to live their lives under control of their own bodies, and free from poverty, ignorance or conformity.
Nothing they rule will change our solidarity with the trans+ community and with everyone who seeks to live their lives under control of their own bodies, and free from poverty, ignorance or conformity.
April 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We are studying today's judgement by the UK Supreme Court.
Nothing they rule will change our solidarity with the trans+ community and with everyone who seeks to live their lives under control of their own bodies, and free from poverty, ignorance or conformity.
Nothing they rule will change our solidarity with the trans+ community and with everyone who seeks to live their lives under control of their own bodies, and free from poverty, ignorance or conformity.
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More people say they have not heard of Kemi Badenoch than say they have not heard of Ed Davey, according to latest BMG poll for The i.
22% say haven't heard of Badenoch, 19% haven't heard of Davey.
Full data here: bmgresearch.com/news/bmg-and...
22% say haven't heard of Badenoch, 19% haven't heard of Davey.
Full data here: bmgresearch.com/news/bmg-and...
March 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
More people say they have not heard of Kemi Badenoch than say they have not heard of Ed Davey, according to latest BMG poll for The i.
22% say haven't heard of Badenoch, 19% haven't heard of Davey.
Full data here: bmgresearch.com/news/bmg-and...
22% say haven't heard of Badenoch, 19% haven't heard of Davey.
Full data here: bmgresearch.com/news/bmg-and...
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Who would make the best PM?
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social for Daily Telegraph has @eddavey.libdems.org.uk top on net scores:
Davey -3
Farage -15
Starmer -20
Badenoch -22
Fulll data: www.ipsos.com/en-uk/too-di...
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social for Daily Telegraph has @eddavey.libdems.org.uk top on net scores:
Davey -3
Farage -15
Starmer -20
Badenoch -22
Fulll data: www.ipsos.com/en-uk/too-di...
Too divisive to lead Britain? The British public share concerns – and positives – of Nigel Farage becoming Prime Minister
Main concerns about Farage becoming PM include him being too divisive to lead Britain, his closeness to Donald Trump and doubts that Reform UK have enough talent to lead a competent government.
www.ipsos.com
March 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Who would make the best PM?
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social for Daily Telegraph has @eddavey.libdems.org.uk top on net scores:
Davey -3
Farage -15
Starmer -20
Badenoch -22
Fulll data: www.ipsos.com/en-uk/too-di...
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social for Daily Telegraph has @eddavey.libdems.org.uk top on net scores:
Davey -3
Farage -15
Starmer -20
Badenoch -22
Fulll data: www.ipsos.com/en-uk/too-di...
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Ed Davey right to call on the PM to look to Europe in response to Trump's tariffs.
Our latest poll with @yougov.co.uk shows 3X as many Brits think increasing UK-EU trade is the best way to respond (43%), vs just 14% who say we should improve relations with Trump in the hope of an exemption. #PMQs
Our latest poll with @yougov.co.uk shows 3X as many Brits think increasing UK-EU trade is the best way to respond (43%), vs just 14% who say we should improve relations with Trump in the hope of an exemption. #PMQs
April 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Ed Davey right to call on the PM to look to Europe in response to Trump's tariffs.
Our latest poll with @yougov.co.uk shows 3X as many Brits think increasing UK-EU trade is the best way to respond (43%), vs just 14% who say we should improve relations with Trump in the hope of an exemption. #PMQs
Our latest poll with @yougov.co.uk shows 3X as many Brits think increasing UK-EU trade is the best way to respond (43%), vs just 14% who say we should improve relations with Trump in the hope of an exemption. #PMQs
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Here's the write-up, without Ed Davey: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Here's the social media thread, without Ed Davey: bsky.app/profile/opin...
But here's the data, with Ed Davey both on economy and top on overall ratings: www.opinium.com/resource-cen...
Here's the social media thread, without Ed Davey: bsky.app/profile/opin...
But here's the data, with Ed Davey both on economy and top on overall ratings: www.opinium.com/resource-cen...
Opinium Voting Intention: 19th March 2025 - Opinium
Downloadable data tables from our latest voting intention poll can be found here. Approval ratings for party leaders After a boost to approvals last week,
www.opinium.com
March 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Here's the write-up, without Ed Davey: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Here's the social media thread, without Ed Davey: bsky.app/profile/opin...
But here's the data, with Ed Davey both on economy and top on overall ratings: www.opinium.com/resource-cen...
Here's the social media thread, without Ed Davey: bsky.app/profile/opin...
But here's the data, with Ed Davey both on economy and top on overall ratings: www.opinium.com/resource-cen...
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Donald Trump's decision to cut US military aid from Ukraine is dangerous, but not surprising.
The UK and our European allies must step up now. 👇
The UK and our European allies must step up now. 👇
March 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Donald Trump's decision to cut US military aid from Ukraine is dangerous, but not surprising.
The UK and our European allies must step up now. 👇
The UK and our European allies must step up now. 👇
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It’s so clear - this was never about whether Zelensky wore a suit.
Trump and Farage are angry Ukraine dared to stand up to Putin in the first place and won’t surrender to him now.
Trump and Farage are angry Ukraine dared to stand up to Putin in the first place and won’t surrender to him now.
March 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
It’s so clear - this was never about whether Zelensky wore a suit.
Trump and Farage are angry Ukraine dared to stand up to Putin in the first place and won’t surrender to him now.
Trump and Farage are angry Ukraine dared to stand up to Putin in the first place and won’t surrender to him now.
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The Government is happy to negotiate with China but won’t even look at a better trading arrangement with our closest neighbours in Europe. This is an act of economic negligence.
It is time for a proper UK-EU customs arrangement so we can cut the red tape on our businesses and grow our economy.
It is time for a proper UK-EU customs arrangement so we can cut the red tape on our businesses and grow our economy.
January 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Government is happy to negotiate with China but won’t even look at a better trading arrangement with our closest neighbours in Europe. This is an act of economic negligence.
It is time for a proper UK-EU customs arrangement so we can cut the red tape on our businesses and grow our economy.
It is time for a proper UK-EU customs arrangement so we can cut the red tape on our businesses and grow our economy.
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This is who Elon Musk really is. Don’t buy a Tesla.
Location: Tesla European HQ, Amsterdam.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3v...
Location: Tesla European HQ, Amsterdam.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3v...
TESLA = TRUMP
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This is who Elon Musk really is. Don’t buy a Tesla.
Location: Tesla European HQ, Amsterdam.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3v...
Location: Tesla European HQ, Amsterdam.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3v...