@robbo7dials.bsky.social
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 31% (=)
LAB: 20% (-1)
CON: 18% (+1)
LDM: 13% (+2)
GRN: 12% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @opiniumresearch.bsky.social, 10-12 Dec.
Changes w/ 26-28 Nov.
RFM: 31% (=)
LAB: 20% (-1)
CON: 18% (+1)
LDM: 13% (+2)
GRN: 12% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @opiniumresearch.bsky.social, 10-12 Dec.
Changes w/ 26-28 Nov.
December 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 31% (=)
LAB: 20% (-1)
CON: 18% (+1)
LDM: 13% (+2)
GRN: 12% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @opiniumresearch.bsky.social, 10-12 Dec.
Changes w/ 26-28 Nov.
RFM: 31% (=)
LAB: 20% (-1)
CON: 18% (+1)
LDM: 13% (+2)
GRN: 12% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @opiniumresearch.bsky.social, 10-12 Dec.
Changes w/ 26-28 Nov.
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Reform mocked for welcoming 22 ex-Tory MPs into its ranks: So much for ‘anti-establishment’
Reform mocked for welcoming 22 ex-Tory MPs into its ranks: So much for ‘anti-establishment’
“Quite funny. Reform claim they want to destroy the Tory Party, at the same time as welcoming a conveyor belt of former Tory MPs.”
leftfootforward.org
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Reform mocked for welcoming 22 ex-Tory MPs into its ranks: So much for ‘anti-establishment’
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Seaton (East Devon) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 41.3% (+21.2)
➡️ RFM: 29.6% (New)
🌳 CON: 20.9% (-9.5)
🙋 Ind: 8.2% (New)
No Ind (-28.9) or LAB (-12.9) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 41.3% (+21.2)
➡️ RFM: 29.6% (New)
🌳 CON: 20.9% (-9.5)
🙋 Ind: 8.2% (New)
No Ind (-28.9) or LAB (-12.9) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2023.
December 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Seaton (East Devon) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 41.3% (+21.2)
➡️ RFM: 29.6% (New)
🌳 CON: 20.9% (-9.5)
🙋 Ind: 8.2% (New)
No Ind (-28.9) or LAB (-12.9) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 41.3% (+21.2)
➡️ RFM: 29.6% (New)
🌳 CON: 20.9% (-9.5)
🙋 Ind: 8.2% (New)
No Ind (-28.9) or LAB (-12.9) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2023.
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Aggregate Result of the 185 Council By-Elections (for 188 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 65 (+56)
LDM: 55 (+20)
CON: 20 (-23)
LAB: 14 (-43)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-6)
Local: 5 (-5)
SNP: 3 (-1)
PLC: 3 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 65 (+56)
LDM: 55 (+20)
CON: 20 (-23)
LAB: 14 (-43)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-6)
Local: 5 (-5)
SNP: 3 (-1)
PLC: 3 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
December 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Aggregate Result of the 185 Council By-Elections (for 188 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 65 (+56)
LDM: 55 (+20)
CON: 20 (-23)
LAB: 14 (-43)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-6)
Local: 5 (-5)
SNP: 3 (-1)
PLC: 3 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 65 (+56)
LDM: 55 (+20)
CON: 20 (-23)
LAB: 14 (-43)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-6)
Local: 5 (-5)
SNP: 3 (-1)
PLC: 3 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
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It is utterly shameful that one in five children are living in food poverty, and our farming communities are being pushed to the brink of extinction.
We have a plan for a fundamental cultural shift in our attitude towards farming. 🔽
We have a plan for a fundamental cultural shift in our attitude towards farming. 🔽
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It is utterly shameful that one in five children are living in food poverty, and our farming communities are being pushed to the brink of extinction.
We have a plan for a fundamental cultural shift in our attitude towards farming. 🔽
We have a plan for a fundamental cultural shift in our attitude towards farming. 🔽
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Nigel Farage publicly promoted cryptocurrency Tether, and then received a massive donation from one of its major investors. The whole thing stinks.
That’s why @LisaSmartMP.bsky.social has written to the electoral commission calling for an urgent investigation. ⬇️
That’s why @LisaSmartMP.bsky.social has written to the electoral commission calling for an urgent investigation. ⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Nigel Farage publicly promoted cryptocurrency Tether, and then received a massive donation from one of its major investors. The whole thing stinks.
That’s why @LisaSmartMP.bsky.social has written to the electoral commission calling for an urgent investigation. ⬇️
That’s why @LisaSmartMP.bsky.social has written to the electoral commission calling for an urgent investigation. ⬇️
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Back our campaign:
www.libdems.org.uk/trade
www.libdems.org.uk/trade
Fix Britain's Trade
Liberal Democrats want to turbocharge our economy by forming a Customs Union with the EU, tearing down the trade barriers and red tape holding us back.
www.libdems.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Back our campaign:
www.libdems.org.uk/trade
www.libdems.org.uk/trade
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A customs union is the best way turbocharge our economy and tackle the cost of living.
Those MPs who agree with us should vote to back our bill on a customs union tomorrow.
Those MPs who agree with us should vote to back our bill on a customs union tomorrow.
December 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A customs union is the best way turbocharge our economy and tackle the cost of living.
Those MPs who agree with us should vote to back our bill on a customs union tomorrow.
Those MPs who agree with us should vote to back our bill on a customs union tomorrow.
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🚨BREAKING🚨
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
December 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
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GB News and the other Farage-backing media are furious that we won the vote on our customs union bill yesterday.
They know they're losing the argument and that the tide is turning.
More and more people back our plans to rebuild Britain's trade with Europe and tackle the cost of living crisis.
They know they're losing the argument and that the tide is turning.
More and more people back our plans to rebuild Britain's trade with Europe and tackle the cost of living crisis.
December 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
GB News and the other Farage-backing media are furious that we won the vote on our customs union bill yesterday.
They know they're losing the argument and that the tide is turning.
More and more people back our plans to rebuild Britain's trade with Europe and tackle the cost of living crisis.
They know they're losing the argument and that the tide is turning.
More and more people back our plans to rebuild Britain's trade with Europe and tackle the cost of living crisis.
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"Brexit has caused a lot of damage to our growth and public finances.
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"Brexit has caused a lot of damage to our growth and public finances.
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
"A UK EU customs union would start to put that right."
@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk
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The PM is sacrificing UK growth to appease the US administration.
A UK EU Customs Union is the best path forward to get Britain growing again.
A UK EU Customs Union is the best path forward to get Britain growing again.
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The PM is sacrificing UK growth to appease the US administration.
A UK EU Customs Union is the best path forward to get Britain growing again.
A UK EU Customs Union is the best path forward to get Britain growing again.
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ICYMI: The moment Parliament voted to back our bill on a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must listen to Parliament.
The Prime Minister must listen to Parliament.
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
ICYMI: The moment Parliament voted to back our bill on a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must listen to Parliament.
The Prime Minister must listen to Parliament.
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Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
November 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Now more than ever, we must stand up for core liberal values—equality, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
Join us in defending these values: http://libdems.org.uk/join
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Tory governments spent £325m on free schools that failed or disappeared
Tory governments spent £325m on free schools that failed or disappeared
More than £10bn was committed to building new schools between 2014-15 and 2023-24, compared with £6.8bn for rebuilding existing schools
Conservative governments spent £325m creating 67 free schools that subsequently failed or disappeared, many through lack of demand, according to data revealed by a freedom of information request.
The figures from the Department for Education (DfE) show that the government committed more than £10bn to building new schools between 2014-15 and 2023-24, compared with £6.8bn for rebuilding existing schools, which critics say left England with a backlog of crumbling and decaying buildings. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Tory governments spent £325m on free schools that failed or disappeared
Where is the patriotism with Reform?
Fury as Nigel Farage ally backs project to get young Brits to move to Dubai
Fury as Nigel Farage ally backs project to get young Brits to move to Dubai
Charlie Mullins has been accused of giving up on Britain after saying he is supporting a project encouraging young people to move to Dubai
www.mirror.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Where is the patriotism with Reform?
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Fury as Nigel Farage ally backs project to get young Brits to move to Dubai
Fury as Nigel Farage ally backs project to get young Brits to move to Dubai
Charlie Mullins has been accused of giving up on Britain after saying he is supporting a project encouraging young people to move to Dubai
www.mirror.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Fury as Nigel Farage ally backs project to get young Brits to move to Dubai
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Ella Baron on infighting at the Your Party conference – cartoon
Ella Baron on infighting at the Your Party conference – cartoon
The party’s gathering in Liverpool hasn’t been short on division, but the matter of the name is at least settled
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ella Baron on infighting at the Your Party conference – cartoon
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Pint prices are going up and pubs are under pressure.
The Government’s ‘stealth tax’ on hospitality will deal even more damage. We need an emergency hospitality VAT cut now.
The Government’s ‘stealth tax’ on hospitality will deal even more damage. We need an emergency hospitality VAT cut now.
December 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Pint prices are going up and pubs are under pressure.
The Government’s ‘stealth tax’ on hospitality will deal even more damage. We need an emergency hospitality VAT cut now.
The Government’s ‘stealth tax’ on hospitality will deal even more damage. We need an emergency hospitality VAT cut now.
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What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
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If Nigel Farage wanted to investigate Russian infiltration into Reform, he’d have done it already.
It’s time the Prime Minister launched a national investigation.
It’s time the Prime Minister launched a national investigation.
December 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If Nigel Farage wanted to investigate Russian infiltration into Reform, he’d have done it already.
It’s time the Prime Minister launched a national investigation.
It’s time the Prime Minister launched a national investigation.
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The Brighton i360 has gone into "Administration", owing the Council £51MILLION. This is the result of the incompetence and inexperience of the "Green" Party!
What a waste of money and resources!
What a waste of money and resources!
November 29, 2024 at 7:02 PM
The Brighton i360 has gone into "Administration", owing the Council £51MILLION. This is the result of the incompetence and inexperience of the "Green" Party!
What a waste of money and resources!
What a waste of money and resources!
Brighton and Hove Council are OWED £51MILLION as a result of decisions made by the Green Party Councillors.
This is money that could have been spent on social rent homes and essential infrastructure.
What a waste by the inexperienced and incompetent Greens!
This is money that could have been spent on social rent homes and essential infrastructure.
What a waste by the inexperienced and incompetent Greens!
ICYMI: Labour deputy leader takes aim at senior Green councillor over i360
November 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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This Council are owed £51 MILLION as a result of the mistakes made by "Green" party Councillors.
The Greens voted, during secretive meetings, to put £40.2 MILLION of PUBLIC MONEY into this LOSS MAKING folly.
What a waste!
The Greens voted, during secretive meetings, to put £40.2 MILLION of PUBLIC MONEY into this LOSS MAKING folly.
What a waste!
Brighton’s ‘vertical pier’ i360 files for administration
Brighton’s ‘vertical pier’ i360 files for administration
Company blames ‘escalating costs, bad summer weather and the cost-of-living crisis’ for the tourist attraction’s £51m debt
It was meant to be Brighton’s answer to the London Eye. A 162-metre tall “vertical pier” perched on the seafront, the Brighton i360…
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2024 at 4:18 PM
This Council are owed £51 MILLION as a result of the mistakes made by "Green" party Councillors.
The Greens voted, during secretive meetings, to put £40.2 MILLION of PUBLIC MONEY into this LOSS MAKING folly.
What a waste!
The Greens voted, during secretive meetings, to put £40.2 MILLION of PUBLIC MONEY into this LOSS MAKING folly.
What a waste!
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Interesting to note that Richard Tice, the Reform M.P., said on the B.B.C.'s Spring Statement programme that Reform would "go further" with cuts to benefits.
More evidence that they are just very right wing Tories in disguise?!
More evidence that they are just very right wing Tories in disguise?!
March 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Interesting to note that Richard Tice, the Reform M.P., said on the B.B.C.'s Spring Statement programme that Reform would "go further" with cuts to benefits.
More evidence that they are just very right wing Tories in disguise?!
More evidence that they are just very right wing Tories in disguise?!