Jack Meredith 🔶
@libdemjack.bsky.social
Welsh Lib Dem | Jenkinsite | Regular contributor to Lib Dem Voice | Previous bylines have included Nation Cymru, Centre Think Tank, Morning Star, and Liberator | Views are my own | He/Him
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I am a Jenkinsite, a term which usually prompts the question: What the hell is a Jenkinsite?
I am a socially libertarian, pro-European, constitutional-reform-minded social democrat who wants a mixed economy that funds strong public services, distrusting nationalist retreat and ideological extremes.
I am a socially libertarian, pro-European, constitutional-reform-minded social democrat who wants a mixed economy that funds strong public services, distrusting nationalist retreat and ideological extremes.
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Hurry! Only one week left to obtain the early bird ticket for members for Spring #LDConf - deadline is 19 January!
Join us for debates, interesting speakers, discussions on hot topics, training and much much more: libdems.org.uk/conference
Join us for debates, interesting speakers, discussions on hot topics, training and much much more: libdems.org.uk/conference
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Alt: a clock running in the middle of a forest
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January 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Hurry! Only one week left to obtain the early bird ticket for members for Spring #LDConf - deadline is 19 January!
Join us for debates, interesting speakers, discussions on hot topics, training and much much more: libdems.org.uk/conference
Join us for debates, interesting speakers, discussions on hot topics, training and much much more: libdems.org.uk/conference
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Usual Brexiter garbage on regulations - the UK didn't diverge much because it turned out there weren't obvious places in which to do so
January 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Usual Brexiter garbage on regulations - the UK didn't diverge much because it turned out there weren't obvious places in which to do so
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Nadhim Zahawi was made Chancellor by Boris Johnson, only to call for a new leader a day later.
He backed Liz Truss as PM, before being appointed Tory Chair by Rishi Sunak, only to be sacked over his tax affairs.
His defection to Reform UK is another step in an eventful political career.
He backed Liz Truss as PM, before being appointed Tory Chair by Rishi Sunak, only to be sacked over his tax affairs.
His defection to Reform UK is another step in an eventful political career.
January 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Nadhim Zahawi was made Chancellor by Boris Johnson, only to call for a new leader a day later.
He backed Liz Truss as PM, before being appointed Tory Chair by Rishi Sunak, only to be sacked over his tax affairs.
His defection to Reform UK is another step in an eventful political career.
He backed Liz Truss as PM, before being appointed Tory Chair by Rishi Sunak, only to be sacked over his tax affairs.
His defection to Reform UK is another step in an eventful political career.
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Greenland cannot accept US imperialism "under any circumstances"
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Greenland says it cannot accept US takeover ‘under any circumstances’
Self-governing island stresses it is member of Nato, which is looking at improving Arctic defences, through Denmark
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Greenland cannot accept US imperialism "under any circumstances"
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Farage backed Boris Johnson's disastrous Brexit deal and Liz Truss's catastrophic mini-budget.
No wonder he’s welcoming Nadhim Zahawi, someone who enthusiastically supported both.
No wonder he’s welcoming Nadhim Zahawi, someone who enthusiastically supported both.
January 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Farage backed Boris Johnson's disastrous Brexit deal and Liz Truss's catastrophic mini-budget.
No wonder he’s welcoming Nadhim Zahawi, someone who enthusiastically supported both.
No wonder he’s welcoming Nadhim Zahawi, someone who enthusiastically supported both.
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Another late night of votes including standing up for our farmers and family businesses.
P.s. Yep that's us getting to the right lobby to vote!
P.s. Yep that's us getting to the right lobby to vote!
January 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Another late night of votes including standing up for our farmers and family businesses.
P.s. Yep that's us getting to the right lobby to vote!
P.s. Yep that's us getting to the right lobby to vote!
My new Lib Dem membership card arrived!
While I'm gutted there isn't a Roy Jenkins card, Charles Kennedy is another of my political heroes, so I'm over-the-moon with this!
While I'm gutted there isn't a Roy Jenkins card, Charles Kennedy is another of my political heroes, so I'm over-the-moon with this!
January 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM
My new Lib Dem membership card arrived!
While I'm gutted there isn't a Roy Jenkins card, Charles Kennedy is another of my political heroes, so I'm over-the-moon with this!
While I'm gutted there isn't a Roy Jenkins card, Charles Kennedy is another of my political heroes, so I'm over-the-moon with this!
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Tories and Reform taking digs at each other
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January 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Tories and Reform taking digs at each other
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Based and Ed-pilled
Special delivery from the Lib Dem media team to the lobby to “pep you up for the rest of the afternoon”
January 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Based and Ed-pilled
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Is there a collective noun for a group of failed, disgraced Tory ministers?
A Reform? A Nigel?
Suggestions…?
A Reform? A Nigel?
Suggestions…?
January 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Is there a collective noun for a group of failed, disgraced Tory ministers?
A Reform? A Nigel?
Suggestions…?
A Reform? A Nigel?
Suggestions…?
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With so much international turbulence and uncertainty, it’s vital we maintain strong links with NATO allies. We have important defence and security links with our allies in Estonia. I was interested to learn more on a recent visit to Tapa Camp, where UK Armed Forces are stationed.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM
With so much international turbulence and uncertainty, it’s vital we maintain strong links with NATO allies. We have important defence and security links with our allies in Estonia. I was interested to learn more on a recent visit to Tapa Camp, where UK Armed Forces are stationed.
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I cannot wait to see how the guy who claimed taxpayers’ money to heat his horses’ stables, and was a Tory govt minister, will spin himself as a fresh new man of the people.
January 12, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I cannot wait to see how the guy who claimed taxpayers’ money to heat his horses’ stables, and was a Tory govt minister, will spin himself as a fresh new man of the people.
There is nothing wrong with accepting some hills are not worth dying on.
X is housing perverts and paedophiles who use Grok's programming to generate inappropriate images.
Leaving that site doesn't mean they win, not if reports are made to MPs and the police.
X is housing perverts and paedophiles who use Grok's programming to generate inappropriate images.
Leaving that site doesn't mean they win, not if reports are made to MPs and the police.
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
www.independent.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM
There is nothing wrong with accepting some hills are not worth dying on.
X is housing perverts and paedophiles who use Grok's programming to generate inappropriate images.
Leaving that site doesn't mean they win, not if reports are made to MPs and the police.
X is housing perverts and paedophiles who use Grok's programming to generate inappropriate images.
Leaving that site doesn't mean they win, not if reports are made to MPs and the police.
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If your favourite bar is suddenly full of perverts and paedophiles your options are:
1. Complain to management.
❌️ He loves it.
2. Complain to government.
❓️Maybe but Trump, or scared of Trump.
3. Leave.
✅️
It is not to keep hanging out there in the hopes your puppy dog eyes will reform them.
1. Complain to management.
❌️ He loves it.
2. Complain to government.
❓️Maybe but Trump, or scared of Trump.
3. Leave.
✅️
It is not to keep hanging out there in the hopes your puppy dog eyes will reform them.
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
www.independent.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 2:51 PM
If your favourite bar is suddenly full of perverts and paedophiles your options are:
1. Complain to management.
❌️ He loves it.
2. Complain to government.
❓️Maybe but Trump, or scared of Trump.
3. Leave.
✅️
It is not to keep hanging out there in the hopes your puppy dog eyes will reform them.
1. Complain to management.
❌️ He loves it.
2. Complain to government.
❓️Maybe but Trump, or scared of Trump.
3. Leave.
✅️
It is not to keep hanging out there in the hopes your puppy dog eyes will reform them.
Nadhim Zahawi is yet another in a long line of Tories who have decided that, actually, their principles mean nothing if they can hitch themselves to Farage's far-right bandwagon.
Absolutely pathetic.
Absolutely pathetic.
January 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Nadhim Zahawi is yet another in a long line of Tories who have decided that, actually, their principles mean nothing if they can hitch themselves to Farage's far-right bandwagon.
Absolutely pathetic.
Absolutely pathetic.
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"What we've seen through GROK and X is illegal. There must be a criminal investigation."
@MuniraWilson.bsky.social
@MuniraWilson.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
"What we've seen through GROK and X is illegal. There must be a criminal investigation."
@MuniraWilson.bsky.social
@MuniraWilson.bsky.social
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Reporting back from last week 🗓️
January 12, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Reporting back from last week 🗓️
A favourite quote of mine from Christopher Hitchens, which I believe is necessary, now more than ever, as we see so many from the left oppose toppling tyrants in the name of "anti-imperialism".
January 12, 2026 at 11:40 AM
A favourite quote of mine from Christopher Hitchens, which I believe is necessary, now more than ever, as we see so many from the left oppose toppling tyrants in the name of "anti-imperialism".
I am a Jenkinsite, a term which usually prompts the question: What the hell is a Jenkinsite?
I am a socially libertarian, pro-European, constitutional-reform-minded social democrat who wants a mixed economy that funds strong public services, distrusting nationalist retreat and ideological extremes.
I am a socially libertarian, pro-European, constitutional-reform-minded social democrat who wants a mixed economy that funds strong public services, distrusting nationalist retreat and ideological extremes.
January 12, 2026 at 11:37 AM
I am a Jenkinsite, a term which usually prompts the question: What the hell is a Jenkinsite?
I am a socially libertarian, pro-European, constitutional-reform-minded social democrat who wants a mixed economy that funds strong public services, distrusting nationalist retreat and ideological extremes.
I am a socially libertarian, pro-European, constitutional-reform-minded social democrat who wants a mixed economy that funds strong public services, distrusting nationalist retreat and ideological extremes.
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Our week starts with a piece on Iran and the current protests against the regime, courtesy of @libdemjack.bsky.social… www.libdemvoice.org/in-praise-of...
In praise of destabilising tyranny
As we speak, for the 15th consecutive day, Iranians are protesting the Islamic Republic and its tyrannical leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran was once a society that embraced egalitarianism, was open to...
www.libdemvoice.org
January 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Our week starts with a piece on Iran and the current protests against the regime, courtesy of @libdemjack.bsky.social… www.libdemvoice.org/in-praise-of...
My latest piece for @libdemvoice.org, "In praise of destabilising tyranny", looks at why those who value democracy and human rights should be supporting the Iranian protestors, and calling for an end to the Islamic Republic's dictatorship of Iran.
In praise of destabilising tyranny
As we speak, for the 15th consecutive day, Iranians are protesting the Islamic Republic and its tyrannical leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran was once a society that embraced egalitarianism, was open to...
www.libdemvoice.org
January 12, 2026 at 10:39 AM
My latest piece for @libdemvoice.org, "In praise of destabilising tyranny", looks at why those who value democracy and human rights should be supporting the Iranian protestors, and calling for an end to the Islamic Republic's dictatorship of Iran.