Cllr Sam Bennett 🔶🏴🇬🇧🏳️🌈
@sam-bennett-libdem.bsky.social
Welsh Lib Dems candidate for Gŵyr Abertawe, Deputy President and Councillor for Waterfront, Swansea. Promoted by Sam Bennett, Pascoe House, 54 Bute Street, Cardiff, CF10 5AF
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I can’t help thinking that when, in future, people ask what UK political leaders said as it became undeniable that US saw European liberal democracy as its no1 strategic foe, Starmer and others will regret that the answer is “not much, shuffled awkwardly, looked at their feet”.
December 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I can’t help thinking that when, in future, people ask what UK political leaders said as it became undeniable that US saw European liberal democracy as its no1 strategic foe, Starmer and others will regret that the answer is “not much, shuffled awkwardly, looked at their feet”.
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 30% (=)
CON: 21% (=)
LAB: 20% (-1)
LDM: 14% (+1)
GRN: 10% (-1)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 4-8 Dec.
Changes w/ 28 Nov - 1 Dec.
RFM: 30% (=)
CON: 21% (=)
LAB: 20% (-1)
LDM: 14% (+1)
GRN: 10% (-1)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 4-8 Dec.
Changes w/ 28 Nov - 1 Dec.
December 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 30% (=)
CON: 21% (=)
LAB: 20% (-1)
LDM: 14% (+1)
GRN: 10% (-1)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 4-8 Dec.
Changes w/ 28 Nov - 1 Dec.
RFM: 30% (=)
CON: 21% (=)
LAB: 20% (-1)
LDM: 14% (+1)
GRN: 10% (-1)
SNP: 3% (+1)
Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 4-8 Dec.
Changes w/ 28 Nov - 1 Dec.
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The UK is rejoining the customs union! The Commons has just said so!*
*Not really, but the Lib Dems' ten-minute rule bill to do so has just passed, after a 100-100 tie with the deputy speaker casting a tie-break vote to allow the process to go on rather than stop.
*Not really, but the Lib Dems' ten-minute rule bill to do so has just passed, after a 100-100 tie with the deputy speaker casting a tie-break vote to allow the process to go on rather than stop.
December 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The UK is rejoining the customs union! The Commons has just said so!*
*Not really, but the Lib Dems' ten-minute rule bill to do so has just passed, after a 100-100 tie with the deputy speaker casting a tie-break vote to allow the process to go on rather than stop.
*Not really, but the Lib Dems' ten-minute rule bill to do so has just passed, after a 100-100 tie with the deputy speaker casting a tie-break vote to allow the process to go on rather than stop.
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What a victory! Today MPs narrowly backed our bill to cut the Brexit red tape and end this economic nightmare.
The PM must listen to Parliament and the public, drop his self-imposed red lines and go for growth with a new customs union.
The PM must listen to Parliament and the public, drop his self-imposed red lines and go for growth with a new customs union.
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What a victory! Today MPs narrowly backed our bill to cut the Brexit red tape and end this economic nightmare.
The PM must listen to Parliament and the public, drop his self-imposed red lines and go for growth with a new customs union.
The PM must listen to Parliament and the public, drop his self-imposed red lines and go for growth with a new customs union.
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I am deeply sorry to hear of the death of a member of the UK Armed Forces in Ukraine.
My prayers are with their family. We stand with them and with Ukraine as they continue to resist Russia’s unprovoked invasion.
My prayers are with their family. We stand with them and with Ukraine as they continue to resist Russia’s unprovoked invasion.
December 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I am deeply sorry to hear of the death of a member of the UK Armed Forces in Ukraine.
My prayers are with their family. We stand with them and with Ukraine as they continue to resist Russia’s unprovoked invasion.
My prayers are with their family. We stand with them and with Ukraine as they continue to resist Russia’s unprovoked invasion.
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BREAKING: The Lib Dems 10-minute rule bill to rejoin the customs union has just passed!
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
December 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
BREAKING: The Lib Dems 10-minute rule bill to rejoin the customs union has just passed!
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
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Why are Labour so scared of fighting Reform?
Regulating political donations is a win for everybody. Even if Labour thinks that it can somehow attract big donations in the next few years - their opponents are likely to get more.
Regulating political donations is a win for everybody. Even if Labour thinks that it can somehow attract big donations in the next few years - their opponents are likely to get more.
A Thailand-based crypto investor has handed a record-breaking £9 million to Reform UK, shortly before Nigel Farage used media interviews to plug his crypto firm and promise lower taxes and deregulation on the industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
Crypto Investor Donates £9 Million to Reform UK After Nigel Farage Plugs His Company and Tells Industry 'I Am Your Champion'
The Reform leader recently used media interviews to back Christopher Harborne's company while promising to cut taxes and regulations on crypto firms
bylinetimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Why are Labour so scared of fighting Reform?
Regulating political donations is a win for everybody. Even if Labour thinks that it can somehow attract big donations in the next few years - their opponents are likely to get more.
Regulating political donations is a win for everybody. Even if Labour thinks that it can somehow attract big donations in the next few years - their opponents are likely to get more.
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Rising levels of mental illness needs to be better understood. This is an opportunity to ensure we better understand the help people need, including far stronger prevention and support in the community.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Rising levels of mental illness needs to be better understood. This is an opportunity to ensure we better understand the help people need, including far stronger prevention and support in the community.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
📣ACTIVE TRAVEL NETWORK SURVEY📣
There is a survey on active travel in Swansea underway share your views on active travel by completing the survey.
Residents contact me all the time about bikes and footpaths, so please take your chance.
Deadline: 4th Jan 11:59pm
datamap.gov.wales/survey/Swans...
There is a survey on active travel in Swansea underway share your views on active travel by completing the survey.
Residents contact me all the time about bikes and footpaths, so please take your chance.
Deadline: 4th Jan 11:59pm
datamap.gov.wales/survey/Swans...
Have Your Say on Walking, Wheeling and Cycling in Swansea! | DataMapWales
datamap.gov.wales
December 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
📣ACTIVE TRAVEL NETWORK SURVEY📣
There is a survey on active travel in Swansea underway share your views on active travel by completing the survey.
Residents contact me all the time about bikes and footpaths, so please take your chance.
Deadline: 4th Jan 11:59pm
datamap.gov.wales/survey/Swans...
There is a survey on active travel in Swansea underway share your views on active travel by completing the survey.
Residents contact me all the time about bikes and footpaths, so please take your chance.
Deadline: 4th Jan 11:59pm
datamap.gov.wales/survey/Swans...
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Donald Trump is taking money away from our hospitals & GP surgeries, and Nigel Farage is cheering him on.
We can't let Trump get away with extortion like this, Parliament must be given a chance to vote this deal down.
We can't let Trump get away with extortion like this, Parliament must be given a chance to vote this deal down.
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Donald Trump is taking money away from our hospitals & GP surgeries, and Nigel Farage is cheering him on.
We can't let Trump get away with extortion like this, Parliament must be given a chance to vote this deal down.
We can't let Trump get away with extortion like this, Parliament must be given a chance to vote this deal down.
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Ed Davey is the most popular party leader including among progressive voters.
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ed Davey is the most popular party leader including among progressive voters.
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Well said Josh!!
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/e...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/e...
Gay MP perfectly explains why single-sex spaces guidance is 'unworkable'
A Lib Dem MP perfectly explained in parliament why the EHRC's draft single-space guidance is "unworkable".
www.thepinknews.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Well said Josh!!
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/e...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/e...
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 31% (-1)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 17% (-1)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 12% (+1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 26 Nov.
Changes w/ 19 Nov.
RFM: 31% (-1)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 17% (-1)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 12% (+1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 26 Nov.
Changes w/ 19 Nov.
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 31% (-1)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 17% (-1)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 12% (+1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 26 Nov.
Changes w/ 19 Nov.
RFM: 31% (-1)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 17% (-1)
LAB: 15% (-1)
LDM: 12% (+1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 26 Nov.
Changes w/ 19 Nov.
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I spoke to @itvanglia.bsky.social about my thoughts on the Budget.
While the rail fare freeze and lifting the 2-child benefit cap are welcome, this is ultimately a botched Budget and a missed opportunity.
While the rail fare freeze and lifting the 2-child benefit cap are welcome, this is ultimately a botched Budget and a missed opportunity.
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I spoke to @itvanglia.bsky.social about my thoughts on the Budget.
While the rail fare freeze and lifting the 2-child benefit cap are welcome, this is ultimately a botched Budget and a missed opportunity.
While the rail fare freeze and lifting the 2-child benefit cap are welcome, this is ultimately a botched Budget and a missed opportunity.
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A senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
We need to keep the stench of Russian interference out of our politics.
The Scottish party should now confirm there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
We need to keep the stench of Russian interference out of our politics.
The Scottish party should now confirm there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
We need to keep the stench of Russian interference out of our politics.
The Scottish party should now confirm there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
We need to keep the stench of Russian interference out of our politics.
The Scottish party should now confirm there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
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The Prime Minister just told me any party leader should want to get to the bottom of this Russian bribery scandal with Reform.
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The Prime Minister just told me any party leader should want to get to the bottom of this Russian bribery scandal with Reform.
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
He is the Prime Minister and a party leader. Why isn't he launching a national investigation himself?
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Lib Dem leader Edward Davey calls for a national investigation into Russian political interference in British politics:
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Lib Dem leader Edward Davey calls for a national investigation into Russian political interference in British politics:
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
"Given Reform won't, he must. So will he know launch a national investigation into Russian infiltration into our politics?"
Starmer: "Reform is riddled with pro-Putin propaganda"
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November 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Nigel Farage continues to stay in Vladmir Putin's pocket.
We Lib Dems will continue to protect our democracy.
We Lib Dems will continue to protect our democracy.
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Nigel Farage continues to stay in Vladmir Putin's pocket.
We Lib Dems will continue to protect our democracy.
We Lib Dems will continue to protect our democracy.
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🎙️ Two media interviews before 9am this morning - first I spoke to BBC Radio Wales a little after 7am on the 28 point "peace plan", Trump's deadline for Ukrainian agreement and what might come next. The segment starts 7 minutes and 45 seconds into the recording 1/2
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio Wales Breakfast - With Oliver Hides - BBC Sounds
Everything you need to know as you wake up.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🎙️ Two media interviews before 9am this morning - first I spoke to BBC Radio Wales a little after 7am on the 28 point "peace plan", Trump's deadline for Ukrainian agreement and what might come next. The segment starts 7 minutes and 45 seconds into the recording 1/2
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Ukraine is on the brink of an historic betrayal by Trump to Putin.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Ukraine is on the brink of an historic betrayal by Trump to Putin.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Keir Starmer must bring our European allies together to back Zelensky, starting by seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
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Will UK Chancellor redistribute?
End two-child benefit cap, cost £3bn-£3.6bn.
Abolish VAT on domestic fuel, cost £2.5bn.
Increase income tax personal allowance by £1000, cost £8.4bn.
Taxing capital gains at same rate as wages, generates £14bn+ more in NIC.
Another world is possible.
End two-child benefit cap, cost £3bn-£3.6bn.
Abolish VAT on domestic fuel, cost £2.5bn.
Increase income tax personal allowance by £1000, cost £8.4bn.
Taxing capital gains at same rate as wages, generates £14bn+ more in NIC.
Another world is possible.
This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget
The chancellor has an opportunity to boost the public purpose and deliver redistribution
leftfootforward.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Will UK Chancellor redistribute?
End two-child benefit cap, cost £3bn-£3.6bn.
Abolish VAT on domestic fuel, cost £2.5bn.
Increase income tax personal allowance by £1000, cost £8.4bn.
Taxing capital gains at same rate as wages, generates £14bn+ more in NIC.
Another world is possible.
End two-child benefit cap, cost £3bn-£3.6bn.
Abolish VAT on domestic fuel, cost £2.5bn.
Increase income tax personal allowance by £1000, cost £8.4bn.
Taxing capital gains at same rate as wages, generates £14bn+ more in NIC.
Another world is possible.
He was once in the Senedd, and we deserve better than a party formerly led by someone who sold out to Russia.
Everyday from now to May 7th I am going to work to Stop Reform in Swansea.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Everyday from now to May 7th I am going to work to Stop Reform in Swansea.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
He was once in the Senedd, and we deserve better than a party formerly led by someone who sold out to Russia.
Everyday from now to May 7th I am going to work to Stop Reform in Swansea.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Everyday from now to May 7th I am going to work to Stop Reform in Swansea.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
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An investigation into Russian interference in our politics is long overdue. And we all know who should be questioned first.
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
An investigation into Russian interference in our politics is long overdue. And we all know who should be questioned first.