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Richard Wingfield @richardwingfield.bsky.social · 12d

Great to have such a strong team from @southwarklibdems.bsky.social at London Lib Dem Conference today, and proud to be hosting it here in Southwark.

We're here to raise awareness of Labour's unfair funding cuts to local government in London, and the urgent need for more investment in policing.

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LGA Liberal Democrat Group @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social · 25d

Great to see this from Councillors Victor Chamberlain and Graham Neale in #RecycleWeek2025

The top 6 councils in England for recycling are all run by the Liberal Democrats!

Southwark Liberal Democrats @southwarklibdems.bsky.social · 27d

For #recyclingweek, Cllr Victor Chamberlain and Cllr Graham Neale visited Southwark's reuse and recycle centre to see how our waste is recycled.

Latest government stats show Southwark only recycles 30% of our waste - the top councils are Lib Dem run!

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Southwark Liberal Democrats @southwarklibdems.bsky.social · 27d

For #recyclingweek, Cllr Victor Chamberlain and Cllr Graham Neale visited Southwark's reuse and recycle centre to see how our waste is recycled.

Latest government stats show Southwark only recycles 30% of our waste - the top councils are Lib Dem run!

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Sep 18

People sometimes ask: what do the Lib Dems actually stand for? Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing what liberalism means to our councillors and activists — in their own words.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · Sep 9

"If you want me to respect the law, then make the law respectable”

Yesterday, I joined @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social for a Q&A and viewing of Suffragette at TheArzner Cinema.

A powerful reminder of the importance of our right to protest and how we must continue to protect this right.

Hina and Victor during a Q&A session sitting on a sofa

Image of the Suffragette movie poster “Mothers, Daughters, Rebels”

Image of an elderly lady being arrested for supporting Palestine Action

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Aug 20

Save our Public Facing Front Counter Services

www.londonlibdems.org.uk/campaigns/sa...

Save our Police Stations Counter Services - London Liberal Democrats

www.londonlibdems.org.uk

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Richard Wingfield @richardwingfield.bsky.social · Aug 20

This is unacceptable. While across London child homelessness has been stable, under Labour in Southwark it's risen by 77%.

Labour's failure to get a grip on the housing crisis in our borough is shameful. No child should be growing up without a safe, secure home.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Southwark sees 77% rise in homeless children, report finds

There is one classroom worth of homeless children for every primary school, the report says.

www.bbc.com

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jul 26

Devon Mansions: 2 years late. £4 million overspent. Still unfinished.

Labour’s mismanagement has left residents in the lurch — and no one’s been held to account.

Southwark deserves better. #DevonMansions #Southwark #HousingScandal www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 30

Over 900 people joined us for our biggest ever Pride in Southwark. 🌈

We marched in joy and protest – from Borough & Bankside to Budapest – for a borough that’s safe, proud & inclusive all year round.

We’re calling for Southwark to become a Trans Sanctuary Borough. 🏳️‍⚧️

#PrideInSouthwark

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 27

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pride in Southwark is TOMORROW!

Join the march from 12pm at the London LGBTQ+ Centre, then head to Mint Street Park (just behind Borough Tube) for an afternoon of music, performances and joy from 1pm.

I’m so proud to chair this brilliant celebration – see you there! Everyone welcome.

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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · Jun 27

Once again @willhaycardiff.bsky.social comes up with the goods:
To counter Reform, we need an electoral process that punishes parties for having broad appeal. //www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/27/labour-reform-uk-british-politics-nigel-farage

Here is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will Hayward

Farage’s party could win 42% of Commons seats with only 26% of the vote. That’s not the way civilised countries do democracy, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

www.theguardian.com

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 27

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Here is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will Hayward | The Guardian

Here is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work | Will Hayward

Farage’s party could win 42% of Commons seats with only 26% of the vote. That’s not the way civilised countries do democracy, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

www.theguardian.com

Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 23

A powerful & moving eve at Southwark Cathedral with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, reflecting on his experiences as a carer for his mum & son.

Proud to be part of @libdems.org.uk - a party that understands why care matters & puts compassion, dignity, & support for carers at the heart of our politics

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 20

New figures uncovered by the Lib Dem’s show that in Southwark, 6,000 people could lose their PIP payments.

This is an astonishing betrayal of disabled people in Southwark. In July's council assembly, we're giving Labour one last chance to decide who's side they are on…

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 17

🌈 Pride in Southwark is back on 28 June – and we need volunteers! Can you help marshal the march, set up in Mint Street Park, or support on the day? Sign up here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 💛 All welcome – come celebrate with us!

Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 17

Last month, the Prime Minister used worrying language - referring to an "island of strangers"

Those who've chosen to make Southwark their home are not strangers to us

We've drafted a letter to urge him to reconsider his language

www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 15

Brilliant away day at LDHQ with some of our inspiring #Southwark Lib Dem councillors & candidates 🔶

We’re already working hard for local people — tackling the cost of living, fighting for safer streets, more council homes & better services.

Join us! libdems.org.uk/join-local

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libdemvoice.org @libdemvoice.org · Jun 10

Do you want to see Councils have a statutory climate duty? There isn't much time to respond to the consultation as @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social writes. The deadline is tomorrow (11th June) at 11:45 am. www.libdemvoice.org/urgent-why-w...

URGENT: Why we need a statutory climate duty for councils

As Liberal Democrats, we know the climate crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time. Councils have a crucial role in meeting it, whether it’s retrofitting homes, investing in active and pub...

www.libdemvoice.org

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 10

URGENT: Why we need a statutory climate duty for councils www.libdemvoice.org/urgent-why-w...

URGENT: Why we need a statutory climate duty for councils

As Liberal Democrats, we know the climate crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time. Councils have a crucial role in meeting it, whether it’s retrofitting homes, investing in active and pub...

www.libdemvoice.org

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 10

🟢 88% of councils back a statutory duty to act on climate change — but it must come with the powers and funding to deliver. I've been pushing for this

📣 The @LGAcomms consultation is open until 11 June. Make your voice heard.

🔗 www.local.gov.uk/about/campai...

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 6

Wishing a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha to everyone celebrating in the UK and around the world.

Eid Mubarak!

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Will Forster MP @willforster.bsky.social · Jun 4

Proud to be by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk at #PMQs today where he pushed the Prime Minister to stand up to Donald Trump and demand the United Nations sets up for humanitarian corridors in Gaza to ensure aid gets where it’s needed.

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 3

Council Leader to step down months after housing failures exposed www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...

Council Leader to step down months after housing failures exposed

Kieron Williams was elected as Leader of Southwark Council in September 2020 when the pandemic was in full swing

www.mylondon.news

Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · Jun 1

🏳️‍🌈 Southwark is home to one of the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ communities — but we’re still waiting for the Council to deliver the strategy we were promised. Pride is protest. We won’t stop pushing for action. 🏳️‍⚧️ #Pride2025 #Southwark #LGBTQRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights #PrideIsProtest #LGBTQStrategyNow

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Cllr Victor Chamberlain @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social · May 28

📮 Victory for our community! London Bridge Post Office has been saved thanks to local Lib Dem pressure. A new operator is taking over—services will continue at the same site.

We stood up, spoke out, and won. Now let’s fight to save East Dulwich too.

👉 www.southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

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