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Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · Sep 3

It’s bonkers to me that when @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk put forward a vote for checks on MSPs it was voted down. Just common sense!

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

MSPs should 'go through vetting' to be alone with kids after Colin Smyth charges

EXCLUSIVE: MSPs believe disclosure checks should be mandatory for elected representatives at Holyrood

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · Jun 22

Want to come join my team? A great opportunity for the right person with part-time and full time options

Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · Jun 21

I am looking for a new head of office to support my work as an MP. It's a key role in my excellent team. I'm looking for someone I can rely on to manage the team and advise on priorities and resourcing. It will be fun, demanding and rewarding. Apply by 9/7. Details: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...

w4mp | The site for everyone working for an MP

www.w4mpjobs.org

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Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · Jun 5

Good luck Aisha! Not only a friend just a fantastic person- exactly the type I would want to represent me at Holyrood or Westminster. She is our Lib Dem candidate in Hamilton by-election today www.libdemvoice.org/good-luck-to...

Good luck to Aisha Mir tomorrow

Tomorrow, there is a Scottish Parliament by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse which was caused by the very sad death of the wonderful SNP MSP Christine McKelvie in March. Our candidate is ...

www.libdemvoice.org

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Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · Jun 5

There’s me at Edinburgh pride! What a great day. If you don’t already read Lib Dem Voice I’d highly recommend it

Caron Lindsay @caronmlindsay.bsky.social · Jun 1

Some thoughts from me at the start of Pride month

libdemvoice.org @libdemvoice.org · Jun 1

It's Pride month - and we need to protest by @caronmlindsay.bsky.social www.libdemvoice.org/its-pride-mo...

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Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · May 14

I didn’t know they existed! I hope purchase donated to something appropriate like a misinformation service etc.

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Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · Mar 8

A good illustration here on #IWD #InternationalWomensDay

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Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · Dec 24

This kind of silliness is what the internet is for… love it

Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · Dec 23

For some reason, I asked ChatGPT to give me the plot for the new James Bond film if the main character was cast as a Liberal Democrat politician.

Chapeau to the AI. This is what it came up with...

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Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · Dec 20

After all his own travel since July, the PM might reflect on the benefits of working in/ with other countries. @LibDems have been making the case for months to give young people the chance to study and work in Europe. Hoping the govt will deliver in 2025.

inews.co.uk/news/politic...

UK could rejoin Erasmus EU exchange scheme as pressure grows on under-30s migration

A leading peer and a youth ambassador have urged the Prime Minister to create more opportunities for young people to travel between Britain and the EU

inews.co.uk

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Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · Dec 14

Totally acceptable to buy from a charity shop why not?! I’d rather someone got me something second hand much better for enviro and helps charity

Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · Dec 8

When I lived in Edinburgh I had a constituency MSP and 7 regional MSPs representing me, I felt my vote mattered so much more. And I didn’t feel any less of a weakened link with my MSPs compared to MP. If anything the opposite- the FTPT system leaves me disconnected

Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · Dec 7

@ollyglover.bsky.social asking the right questions 🙌🏼

Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · Dec 7

I really knew I was definitely a @libdems.org.uk because of their electoral reform policies - it is more fair and democratic! #electoralreform

Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Dec 6

Liberal Democrats are leading the fight for fair votes and making sure that no one can be ignored in our democracy.

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Rebecca Bell @rebeccabellnews.bsky.social · Nov 27

🧑‍🎄😲🪩🕺🏻💃🏼🎧🎼

Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Nov 27

You’ve never heard a Christmas single quite like this before.

Ed Davey and Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir present: “Love is Enough” - in support of the Bath Phil and Carers Trust.

Out tomorrow! 🎁❄️