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Solihull Lib Dems @solihullld.bsky.social · 1d

Our monthly Olton councillors advice surgery is taking place this Saturday 11th October from 10-11:30am at the Happy Heart Cafe on Richmond Road. No appointment required.
@jamesjbradley.uk @olton-mike.bsky.social @sarahphipps.bsky.social #Olton #Solihull

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 1d

No one should be stuck in the awful position of waiting months on end for mental health services.

It's time to supercharge mental health care in this country.

Our Plan to Super Charge mental health services:
-Mental health MOTs at key life points
-A dedicated practitioner in every school
-Full parity between mental and physical health care
-Walk in hubs for children and young people
-Triple taxes on harmful social media giants

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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · 3d

Councillor Kathryn Thomas presented her fireworks motion last night in Full Council. There was cross-party support for the motion with councillors from all parties speaking in support.
@kathryntld.bsky.social @solihullld.bsky.social #Solihull #LibDems #Fireworks

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 11d

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey MP has announced a new, expanded frontbench team.

As part of the changes, new spokesperson roles for migration, schools, cancer care, rural affairs and a Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury have been created.

People

Find out more about our elected representatives and the Liberal Democrats in your area.

www.libdems.org.uk

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Solihull Lib Dems @solihullld.bsky.social · 10d

Lib Dem motion to @solihullcouncil.bsky.social calling for Local Control Zones to reduce fireworks nuisance in residential areas will be debated on Tuesday 7th October.
@kathryntld.bsky.social #Fireworks #Solihull #LibDems @birminghamlive.bsky.social
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Solihull councillors demand fireworks action as residents have 'right to peace'

'Firework control zones' proposed to tackle anti-social use of fireworks in the town

www.birminghammail.co.uk

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Solihull Lib Dems @solihullld.bsky.social · 17d

Shana Tova! Wishing all of our Jewish friends a happy and sweet Rosh Hashanah. #roshhashanah #happyjewishnewyear #solihull

Shana Tova from Solihull Lib Dems! Wishing all of our Jewish friends a happy and sweet Rosh Hashanah.

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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · Jul 16

The optics are really bad, but it’s important that we hear from the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner or from Dr Shastri-Hurst himself. #Solihull

Solihull Lib Dems @solihullld.bsky.social · Jul 15

Dr Neil Shastri Hurst, Conservative MP for Solihull West and Shirley under investigation by Parliamentary Standards Commissioner over cash from Israeli arms firm.
thesolihulljournal.com/standards-wa... #Solihull #SolihullJournal #Gaza #Palestine

Standards Watchdog Launches inquiry into Solihull MP

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has opened an investigation into Conservative MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst

thesolihulljournal.com

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Emma T @emthinks.bsky.social · Jul 18

My council are making our lollipop lady redundant who has been working the same patch for over 20 years. Instead, they are planning to put 2 zebra crossings within 100m of each other. She's heartbroken and it's going to cause traffic chaos. @solihullgreens.bsky.social @solihullld.bsky.social

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Jul 15

Until 2000, the Armed Forces had a ban on LGBT personnel, who could be discharged or face criminal prosecution.

Jess Brown-Fuller has won action from the Government to speed up compensation for LGBT veterans who lost their jobs and were stripped of their pensions.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Jul 16

Watch @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk call out the BBC for their failure to hold Nigel Farage to account.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Jul 16

Tying ourselves ever more to fossil fuels would only benefit foreign dictators like Vladimir Putin – which is probably why Farage is so keen on it.

Investing in green energy will cut bills and grow our economy.

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Solihull Lib Dems @solihullld.bsky.social · Jul 15

Dr Neil Shastri Hurst, Conservative MP for Solihull West and Shirley under investigation by Parliamentary Standards Commissioner over cash from Israeli arms firm.
thesolihulljournal.com/standards-wa... #Solihull #SolihullJournal #Gaza #Palestine

Standards Watchdog Launches inquiry into Solihull MP

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has opened an investigation into Conservative MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst

thesolihulljournal.com

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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · Jul 11

Most people in Solihull are blissfully unaware of the damage that sewage dumping is doing to our rivers, waterways and our environment. After all, we are nowhere near the sea and there are no major rivers in #Solihull.
#Sewage #SewageCrisis @theriverstrust.bsky.social #LibDems

Sewage Crisis:
Most people in Solihull are blissfully unaware of the damage that sewage dumping is doing to our rivers, waterways and our environment.
After all, we are nowhere near the sea and there are no major rivers in Solihull.
~ Councillor Ade Adeyemo.

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Solihull Lib Dems @solihullld.bsky.social · Jul 11

'Disgust' at comments made by Conservative councillor at children's scrutiny board meeting.
www.solihull-libdems.org.uk/conservative...
@solihullcouncil.bsky.social @cllrade.bsky.social #Solihull #LibDems #Children #Scrutiny

Conservative councillor attacks parents for ‘grandstanding’

Richard Holt, Conservative Councillor for Blythe ward, described parents making deputations to the Children's Scrutiny Board and Full Council as "grandstanding".

www.solihull-libdems.org.uk

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Solihull Lib Dems @solihullld.bsky.social · Jul 10

Lib Dems expose massive scale of sewage dumping in Solihull.
"Shocking statistics" reveal 451 sewage spills, totalling 4,384 hours. @cllrade.bsky.social #sewage #solihull
www.solihull-libdems.org.uk/sewage-dumpi...

Lib Dems expose massive scale of sewage dumping in Solihull

Liberal Democrats in Solihull have exposed the massive scale of raw sewage discharges into Solihull’s rivers, streams and waterways. 2024 was the worst year on record for sewage discharges.

www.solihull-libdems.org.uk

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Jun 5

Today's announcement is a good first step.

Now the government must go further by auto-enrolling eligible children and tackling the cost of uniforms.

Liberal Democrats will hold their feet to the fire.

@munirawilson.bsky.social‬

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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · Jun 5

Greetings to all Muslims and everyone who is celebrating Eid al-Adha on Friday 6th June. Best wishes also to those who are in Makkah for Hajj. Eid al-Adha Mubarak! 🤲🏾🕋
@solihullld.bsky.social #Solihull #LibDems #Hajj #EidMubarak

Eid al-Adha Mubarak! May this festive season bring you closer to your loved ones and fill your hearts with gratitude.

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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · May 17

When are service reductions not 'cuts' and when is a government bail out 'not a loan'?
Challenging #Solihull Conservatives on cuts to council services and £48.273M government 'EFS' bail out. @solihullld.bsky.social @solihullcouncil.bsky.social #LibDems #EFS #Cuts youtu.be/RoC-r-fA5oE

Solihull Cuts and EFS Exceptional Financial Support Bail Out

YouTube video by Ade Adeyemo

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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · May 15

"The best Mayor of Solihull I can remember".
My vote of thanks to the outgoing Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Shahin Ashraf MBE.
@solihullcouncil.bsky.social @solihullgreens.bsky.social @solihullld.bsky.social #Mayor #MadamMayor
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The best Mayor of Solihull I can remember - Shahin Ashraf MBE

YouTube video by Ade Adeyemo

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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · May 9

Send him victorious! Rendition of the National Anthem after the Mayor of Solihull lit the beacon in Elmdon Park for VE Day 2025. @solihullcouncil.bsky.social #Elmdon #ElmdonPark #Solihull #VEDay

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · May 8

Communities across the UK came together today to mark VE Day and remember those who served and sacrificed. Their bravery secured our freedom and helped shape a better world.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · May 8

"Parliament needs to have a say, to be able to scrutinise this deal and see what the implications are and to have some reassurance that Donald Trump will actually stick to it."

@calummillerld.bsky.social

#bbcqt

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · May 8

Its vital we take climate change seriously and work hard together to tackle it and reach Net Zero.

@calummillerld.bsky.social

#bbcqt

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · May 9

"The government's got to publish this deal and allow MPs to scrutinise it and vote on it."

@eddavey.libdems.org.uk

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ALDC @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social · Apr 23

Doris from Kent says keep tabs on your postal voter turn out. Only 9 days to polling day.

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