Paul Lucraft
@paullucr.bsky.social
Lib Dem Cllr for Haywards Heath Lucastes and Bolnore at Mid Sussex District and Haywards Heath Town Councils. Published and promoted by P Lucraft 4 Portsmouth Wood Close RH16 2DQ
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Time to fix the Met. Currently it has two bosses and does national policing as well as local work.
Without a focus there's no chance the Met will reform properly.
I've set out how to do this here:
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Without a focus there's no chance the Met will reform properly.
I've set out how to do this here:
share.google/Zy9TD8QsSIi5...
December 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Time to fix the Met. Currently it has two bosses and does national policing as well as local work.
Without a focus there's no chance the Met will reform properly.
I've set out how to do this here:
share.google/Zy9TD8QsSIi5...
Without a focus there's no chance the Met will reform properly.
I've set out how to do this here:
share.google/Zy9TD8QsSIi5...
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On Friday I visited the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath one of the hospitals in @uhsussex. I had a detailed conversation with the midwifery and obstetric team about their work, before visiting the Emergency Department on a busy December afternoon.
December 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
On Friday I visited the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath one of the hospitals in @uhsussex. I had a detailed conversation with the midwifery and obstetric team about their work, before visiting the Emergency Department on a busy December afternoon.
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It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday!
A day to celebrate the brilliant businesses that give our high streets character.
This Xmas, please shop local, it matters.
I’ve run two small businesses; it’s 24/7 and tough.
I’ll keep campaigning for them. If you’re one, I’m your MP too, please reach out for support
A day to celebrate the brilliant businesses that give our high streets character.
This Xmas, please shop local, it matters.
I’ve run two small businesses; it’s 24/7 and tough.
I’ll keep campaigning for them. If you’re one, I’m your MP too, please reach out for support
December 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday!
A day to celebrate the brilliant businesses that give our high streets character.
This Xmas, please shop local, it matters.
I’ve run two small businesses; it’s 24/7 and tough.
I’ll keep campaigning for them. If you’re one, I’m your MP too, please reach out for support
A day to celebrate the brilliant businesses that give our high streets character.
This Xmas, please shop local, it matters.
I’ve run two small businesses; it’s 24/7 and tough.
I’ll keep campaigning for them. If you’re one, I’m your MP too, please reach out for support
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Another Reform councillor goes - this time a council leader! buff.ly/wK576Pi
Full list here - buff.ly/0Ewfhg8
Full list here - buff.ly/0Ewfhg8
Reform UK revokes membership of council leader accused of racism
Party removes Ian Cooper after he was alleged to have abused Sadiq Khan, David Lammy and other figures online
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December 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Another Reform councillor goes - this time a council leader! buff.ly/wK576Pi
Full list here - buff.ly/0Ewfhg8
Full list here - buff.ly/0Ewfhg8
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This delay is another example of the govt’s shambolic indecision
Sussex is being denied the chance to vote for Lib Dems’ positive vision for the future
We’ll keep working for a prosperous, tolerant and green Sussex, starting with the county council elections in May
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sussex is being denied the chance to vote for Lib Dems’ positive vision for the future
We’ll keep working for a prosperous, tolerant and green Sussex, starting with the county council elections in May
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New mayoral elections to be delayed in four areas of England
The new mayoralties in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton will now be contested in 2028.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This delay is another example of the govt’s shambolic indecision
Sussex is being denied the chance to vote for Lib Dems’ positive vision for the future
We’ll keep working for a prosperous, tolerant and green Sussex, starting with the county council elections in May
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sussex is being denied the chance to vote for Lib Dems’ positive vision for the future
We’ll keep working for a prosperous, tolerant and green Sussex, starting with the county council elections in May
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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“In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker who arrived on a boat. Today we have 46,000 a year and do you know why? It was because of the botched Brexit deal pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage. Nigel Farage should be here apologising”
Daisy Cooper
Daisy Cooper
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
“In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker who arrived on a boat. Today we have 46,000 a year and do you know why? It was because of the botched Brexit deal pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage. Nigel Farage should be here apologising”
Daisy Cooper
Daisy Cooper
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Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Fortunately David Lammy you have the chance to vote for a customs union by backing our bill next week.
See you in the Aye lobby?
See you in the Aye lobby?
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Daisy Cooper, "In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker that arrived on a boat"
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
December 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Daisy Cooper, "In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker that arrived on a boat"
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
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What a shambles!
I am furious that Labour has postponed Sussex's mayoral elections until 2028 - wasting public money, council officers' time and throwing away detailed plans.
It's blatant incompetence, so this morning I challenged the Minister about it in Parliament.
I am furious that Labour has postponed Sussex's mayoral elections until 2028 - wasting public money, council officers' time and throwing away detailed plans.
It's blatant incompetence, so this morning I challenged the Minister about it in Parliament.
December 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
What a shambles!
I am furious that Labour has postponed Sussex's mayoral elections until 2028 - wasting public money, council officers' time and throwing away detailed plans.
It's blatant incompetence, so this morning I challenged the Minister about it in Parliament.
I am furious that Labour has postponed Sussex's mayoral elections until 2028 - wasting public money, council officers' time and throwing away detailed plans.
It's blatant incompetence, so this morning I challenged the Minister about it in Parliament.
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Election after election across the country, it’s either the Liberal Democrats or Reform who are winning.
No wonder Labour & the Tories want to cancel as many elections as possible – but they can’t be allowed to get away with it.
This is our democracy, not their plaything.
No wonder Labour & the Tories want to cancel as many elections as possible – but they can’t be allowed to get away with it.
This is our democracy, not their plaything.
December 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Election after election across the country, it’s either the Liberal Democrats or Reform who are winning.
No wonder Labour & the Tories want to cancel as many elections as possible – but they can’t be allowed to get away with it.
This is our democracy, not their plaything.
No wonder Labour & the Tories want to cancel as many elections as possible – but they can’t be allowed to get away with it.
This is our democracy, not their plaything.
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Farage has been dismissing evidence of Russian ties to the Salisbury Novichok attack since 2018 🧐
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Farage has been dismissing evidence of Russian ties to the Salisbury Novichok attack since 2018 🧐
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Could it be something to do with Gill taking bribes from Russians or Farage being Putin’s boy ?
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/voters...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/voters...
Voters Are More Likely To See Reform UK As 'Pro-Russia' Than 'Anti-Russia'
A new YouGov poll delivers a result which will be a blow to Nigel Farage.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Could it be something to do with Gill taking bribes from Russians or Farage being Putin’s boy ?
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/voters...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/voters...
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Small & medium sized businesses in Cheltenham shouldn’t shoulder the burden of national economic failures anymore. Last week’s budget ignored Brexit’s impact & chose to penalise business owners even more. I shared stories of two Cheltenham business owners during my Budget Debate speech yesterday
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December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Small & medium sized businesses in Cheltenham shouldn’t shoulder the burden of national economic failures anymore. Last week’s budget ignored Brexit’s impact & chose to penalise business owners even more. I shared stories of two Cheltenham business owners during my Budget Debate speech yesterday
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What we saw last week was one of the most dishonest Budgets I have ever seen.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What we saw last week was one of the most dishonest Budgets I have ever seen.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
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Try going days without water. That’s what people in Tunbridge Wells have had to do.
Families, care homes and schools are in limbo while South East Water still can’t say when this will be fixed. Thank you Mike Martin for stepping up and holding those responsible to account.
Families, care homes and schools are in limbo while South East Water still can’t say when this will be fixed. Thank you Mike Martin for stepping up and holding those responsible to account.
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Try going days without water. That’s what people in Tunbridge Wells have had to do.
Families, care homes and schools are in limbo while South East Water still can’t say when this will be fixed. Thank you Mike Martin for stepping up and holding those responsible to account.
Families, care homes and schools are in limbo while South East Water still can’t say when this will be fixed. Thank you Mike Martin for stepping up and holding those responsible to account.
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It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
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I was in Tesco in #BurgessHill this morning with Mayor Stuart Condie helping with the Fareshare Winter Food Collection for our local foodbanks and the BH Pantry.
Thank you to everyone who is doing their bit to help those who won't have enough this winter. Your generosity means so much.
Thank you to everyone who is doing their bit to help those who won't have enough this winter. Your generosity means so much.
November 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I was in Tesco in #BurgessHill this morning with Mayor Stuart Condie helping with the Fareshare Winter Food Collection for our local foodbanks and the BH Pantry.
Thank you to everyone who is doing their bit to help those who won't have enough this winter. Your generosity means so much.
Thank you to everyone who is doing their bit to help those who won't have enough this winter. Your generosity means so much.
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The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
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📰 In this week's Middy column, I talk about UK Parliament Week and some of my recent visits to schools and colleges in Mid Sussex.
Have a read here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Have a read here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Political Opinion with Alison Bennett MP: It's UK Parliament Week
In her weekly column, Alison Bennett, MP for Mid Sussex, chats about UK Parliament Week and some recent school visits.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📰 In this week's Middy column, I talk about UK Parliament Week and some of my recent visits to schools and colleges in Mid Sussex.
Have a read here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Have a read here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
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Thank you to Burgess Hill Library for displaying some of the winners and highly commended artwork from my 2025 Christmas card competition.
The display has now moved to Haywards Heath Library, where you will be able to visit it from today.
The display has now moved to Haywards Heath Library, where you will be able to visit it from today.
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Thank you to Burgess Hill Library for displaying some of the winners and highly commended artwork from my 2025 Christmas card competition.
The display has now moved to Haywards Heath Library, where you will be able to visit it from today.
The display has now moved to Haywards Heath Library, where you will be able to visit it from today.
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I spent yesterday morning packing boxes with the team at Haywards Heath Town Council for their 'Leave No One Behind at Christmas' campaign.
These gifts will be delivered to those in Mid Sussex who need support and a reminder that our community values them.
These gifts will be delivered to those in Mid Sussex who need support and a reminder that our community values them.
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I spent yesterday morning packing boxes with the team at Haywards Heath Town Council for their 'Leave No One Behind at Christmas' campaign.
These gifts will be delivered to those in Mid Sussex who need support and a reminder that our community values them.
These gifts will be delivered to those in Mid Sussex who need support and a reminder that our community values them.
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It's Lib Dems or Reform for Sussex Mayor.
The choice is clear: I will fight to protect our environment. I'll deliver better public transport, and champion a stronger local economy for everyone. We are the positive alternative. We can win this. Help me win 👇
www.southeastlibdems.org.uk/volunteer
The choice is clear: I will fight to protect our environment. I'll deliver better public transport, and champion a stronger local economy for everyone. We are the positive alternative. We can win this. Help me win 👇
www.southeastlibdems.org.uk/volunteer
November 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
It's Lib Dems or Reform for Sussex Mayor.
The choice is clear: I will fight to protect our environment. I'll deliver better public transport, and champion a stronger local economy for everyone. We are the positive alternative. We can win this. Help me win 👇
www.southeastlibdems.org.uk/volunteer
The choice is clear: I will fight to protect our environment. I'll deliver better public transport, and champion a stronger local economy for everyone. We are the positive alternative. We can win this. Help me win 👇
www.southeastlibdems.org.uk/volunteer
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I visited the pathology lab at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on Friday, met the team, and learned about their work.
Then, I sat down with Andy, Chief Executive of the Trust, to discuss the current situation in our local NHS and what positive changes are being made.
Then, I sat down with Andy, Chief Executive of the Trust, to discuss the current situation in our local NHS and what positive changes are being made.
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I visited the pathology lab at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on Friday, met the team, and learned about their work.
Then, I sat down with Andy, Chief Executive of the Trust, to discuss the current situation in our local NHS and what positive changes are being made.
Then, I sat down with Andy, Chief Executive of the Trust, to discuss the current situation in our local NHS and what positive changes are being made.
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Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Nigel Farage has spent £1m taking out adverts in the papers to distract from the Nathan Gill Russian bribe scandal.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
We can't let him buy himself out of this. We need an investigation into Russian influence in our politics.
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Every week I send out my 'Monday Mail', an email newsletter that looks at a few highlights from the previous week.
If you are interested in finding out more about what I get up to locally and in Parliament as MP for Mid Sussex, please sign up here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/newsletter
If you are interested in finding out more about what I get up to locally and in Parliament as MP for Mid Sussex, please sign up here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/newsletter
Newsletter sign-up - Mid Sussex Liberal Democrats
Use this form to sign up for email updates from Alison Bennett MP, as well as more from the Mid Sussex Lib Dem team.
www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Every week I send out my 'Monday Mail', an email newsletter that looks at a few highlights from the previous week.
If you are interested in finding out more about what I get up to locally and in Parliament as MP for Mid Sussex, please sign up here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/newsletter
If you are interested in finding out more about what I get up to locally and in Parliament as MP for Mid Sussex, please sign up here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/newsletter