The Lib Dems have made gains in the last seven consecutive local elections. In these Local Elections we are hoping to make gains in both Conservative facing areas in the home counties and Labour facing areas in London. People are voting Lib Dem because they want local champions in their areas.

I was shocked when a midwife in Oxford told me stories of sewage dripping through the ceilings at the hospital and into the maternity unit. Whilst staff at the hospital do their upmost to provide the best care for patients, they can only do so if supported with extra funding from the Government.

You can hear the rest of the clip from BBC Radio 4's 'Today in Parliament' segment on the committee session here:

The Tories botched Brexit deal has left us £90 billion worse per year. The Lib Dems have a plan for a Customs Union with the EU that would bring around £25 billion to the economy. The Lib Dems will bring a vote on this next week and I hope Labour backbenchers will support us.

Yesterday I met with the Minister for Water, following on from my PMQ where I challenged the PM on the future of Thames Water. She made me aware of panels held by the Consumer Council for Water which will listen to the views of customers. I will update constituents as I hear more about them.

Thank you @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social for meeting with and raising the case of my constituent Dianne, who tragically lost her son Leon to suicide. I welcome the govt commitment to improve continuity of care and monitoring for those discharged to the community.

I'm so pleased that the two-child benefit cap has been scrapped, something the Lib Dems have long campaigned for. However, the Chancellor missed a huge opportunity to reverse the £90bn a year cost of the Tories botched Brexit deal and announce a new UK-EU Customs Union.

The Secretary of State for Health is absolutely right that the NHS must innovate and renew. I am concerned that the focus on physical health in last weeks budget risks deprioritising mental health instead.

The problems in palliative care are long standing and inadequate. The postcode lottery of care is not acceptable and we are pleased that the Government wants to give this issue attention.

The top down, Westminster-centric approach to how we build houses is not the answer. The Liberal Democrats will always favour a bottom up approach, working with communities, like we did in the Vale of White Horse. Neighbourhood planning is the way forward.

Christy Clark: "If this should succeed, Danielle Smith will go down as probably the worst premier Canada has ever had. If it fails, she'll go down as someone who got lucky and got out of there with their skin intact and certainly still isn't qualified to be the premier of a province." #cdnpoli

This graduation season, schools across the U.S. have continued their attempts to silence pro-Palestine speech. Rutgers professor Noura Erakat says repression of Palestine protest only spreads outwards. "We are the Trojan horse to bring in these policies that will affect everyone."

Jay Gonzalez publicly announced he he’d been hired by Xavier Becerra on Apr 22, 2026 “It's official, I am joining @xavierbecerra.bsky.social on his 2026 Campaign for Governor of California.“ Why conflate this w/ Steyer’s illegal acts, @liaoffleash.bsky.social? www.instagram.com/reel/DXcdmSf...

Next week on Beyond the Gates #beyondthegates #beyondthegatescbs #btg #spoilers #preview

It’s go time! The lights are on, the cameras are rolling, and the contestants are locked in, including Tina Fortune from Niles, OH! Don’t miss a second of the action, tune in tonight at 7:30 p.m. to 21 WFMJ! #GottaGetOnThatShow

The United States of America; the so-called "land of the free" where their "amazing and the bestest freedom and democracy" can't even give working class people free healthcare, free education, free housing, free clean drinking water, free transportation, or even free care for the elderly.

From mystery to magic, Scorpio celebrities always keep us intrigued! Watch our video to see which famous personalities share this powerful zodiac sign. ♏️✨ #ScorpioVibes #CelebrityZodiac #zodiacpair #wolink

Very old (2013) #3Danimation created in #Blender3d, depicting the formation of Earth's Moon. The Earth has been hit by a Mars-sized body, throwing debris into orbit, from which the Moon is coalescing. #SciArt #spaceart

Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the U.S. from UN-Habitat, UN Women, and 66 other organizations funded by American taxpayers. He says the UN promotes invasions instead of stopping them, and America will no longer fund its own harm. Donald Trump is *MY* President!

“Someday, somebody's gonna make you want to Turn around and say goodbye (say goodbye) Until then, baby, are you going to let 'em Hold you down and make you cry? Don't you know? Don't you know (know), things can change? (No?) Things will go your way If you hold on for one more day …” He can’t …

Les presento a un Norberto.  Para mí, todos los brocolíes se llaman Norberto, ¿por qué? no lo sé. Mi padrino se llama así y me gusta mucho su nombre. Son las únicas aves capaces de volar hacia atrás. :3 #colibrí #ave #noberto #divulgarcita #stem #science

In this economy a free ride is a ride 🚔 🐷 🤷🏻‍♀️ And it probably stoped him from stopping someone unnecessarily.

Rest In Power Sonny Rollins

VIDEO: The parents of a young boy from Kent with Tourette Syndrome are hoping to set up a support group for other youngsters Seven-year-old Max was diagnosed last year #kmfmnews Read more: kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/doctors-dismissed-our-sons-symptoms-as-tics-i-was-bangin-340231/

2 quarters, 2 blocks for Adem Bona 🚫

u guys good on franks? 🎥: Alienated (2021)

Ein kurzes Lebenszeichen von Argos und mir. Ich muss auch gleich wieder los, heute bekomme ich den Krone über meinen Schneidezahn, dann kann ich endlich wieder kraftvoll zubeißen! 🙈😂

I have a friend now :D #indiegames #zeldalike #zelda

Und es erhob sich ein Streit im Himmel Michael und seine Engel stritten mit dem Drachen und der Drache stritt und seine Engel und siegten nicht auch ward ihre Stätte nicht mehr gefunden im Himmel. offenbarung 12 ende 1. jhd. n. chr.

How long does Canada have before Venezuelan oil replaces Canadian oil? https://fcpp.org/the-cost-of-discount-oil-and-gas/

To the Entire Trump administration. You liars, adulterers, crooks,racist, war mongers, grifters, elitist dirt bags. You can👇

CRYSTAL PALACE OPEN THE SCORING WITH A BOOM 💥 Jean-Philippe Mateta pounces on the rebound to make it 1-0!

#PMRC2026 is 4 weeks away—pre-conference workshops kick off June 3! Dive into timely topics like AI in public admin. research, state capacity vs citizen-state interactions, & advancing theory in public mngmt research. ⚠️ No on-site registration—book your spot by May 23: american.edu/spa/pmrc2026/

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce at Game 3 🤩 #LetEmKnow

BREAKING Live updates: Charlie Kirk murder suspect in custody, Trump says | FOX 5 DC www.livenowfox.com/news/trump-c...

Boyfriend-coded Yoongi doing kitty stretches with bonus :]]]] 🐱🤸‍♂️

Good Night Beetle and sure will

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🇯🇵🗞️📰📌アメリカ産原油90万バレルが日本に到着しました。 「日本はイラン産原油ではなくアメリカ産原油を選んだ。」 ドナルド・トランプ大統領は興奮気味に発表しました。

DIRECTO @JijantesFC ¿Entre Joao Pedro y Julián Álvarez, con quién se queda @lluiscarrasco ? "Me gustan los dos. A Julián lo tenemos más visto, ha vivido totalmente condicionado por un fútbol que no le favorece y en el Barça podría explotar". http://twitch.tv/gerardromero

Mark Carney's govt is creating the first nat'l sovereign wealth fund in 🇨🇦 history. The Canada Strong Fund will partner with private industry to finance nation-building projects. @edmontonchamber.bsky.social's Heather Thomson says there's reason for optimism. Will you consider investing? #cdnpoli

Short Vid: California's Republicans demagogue on Gas Tax holiday #California #gastax #gasprices #climateaction

Yesterday, the tracks fell silent at Utrecht Centraal. Twenty rebels who refused to look away from Gaza held the rails. On July 4 the ring road stops again. Each action answered with arrests. Each arrest answered with more bodies. The movement does not shrink. It grows. Join it.

Fresh dents and heavily damaged vehicles are the result of a teen takeover that happened in Hyde Park. Despite attempts to curb it, the takeover happened anyway. What some residents say the teens need to slow down the takeovers. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

On Thursday I asked Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley about House pages stuffing campaign mailers for GOP State Rep Jennifer Smith. ICYMI, @zacharyos.bsky.social's reporting on this (illegal) practice: iowastartingline.com/2026/04/22/i... #ialegis

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Ted Cruz isn't trying to hide it. He sees Trump Accounts as just the first step on the path to privatizing Social Security. We're paying attention. And we're going to fight like hell to protect OUR Social Security for everyone.

#hinckley #leicester #police #council #speeding #noisepollution #antisocial #crime #rejectreformuk

Training isn't just a one-and-done deal! It's all about practice, feedback, and refinement. Embrace the journey of continuous learning! #Salesforce #SalesforceTrainingSolutions #SalesforceSuccessSecrets

Hitting a Claude usage limit SUCKS, not just because of the limit, but also because of the abrupt halt to your creative momentum. You're riding a wave of ideas and productivity, then everything suddenly stops. It underscores your reliance on the tool, not a weakness, but a testament to power!

the absolute audacity #fyp #shoeaddict #wlw #blacklesbiantiktok🌈

She said the quiet part loud. Insider trading. And the temperature in the room *dropped*. Because someone finally named what everyone was already thinking. That pause. That shift. That's what accountability looks like when it lands on the right neck.

We come to this place for magic.... that indescribable feeling we get when the lights begin to dim. And we go somewhere we've never been before. #WrestleSky

We met with officials at the Interior Department and members of Congress from both parties to seek full funding of the Japanese American Confinement Sites program and the transfer of land where our historic hospital sits. We’re grateful for their support and generosity.

All eyes on Delaney Hall. IN 2026 - VOTE. MAGA. OUT. ALL OF THEM. #DelaneyHall #VoteMagaOut

In Russian-occupied Crimea, there are huge lines at gas stations. Gasoline is being delivered by ferries. The ferry fleet has suffered significant losses, which is why tankers have to wait in line for the ferry for an average of 4–5 days. #AureFreePress #News #crimea #BreakingNews

Vote @gavinnewsom2028.bsky.social for President Vote Democrat EVERYWHERE!!!

If you’re a service member, military spouse, or U.S. citizen living overseas, your vote matters. Register and request your ballot at votefromabroad.org/ before June 6 so you’re ready for the Arizona election. The Arizona Primary is July 21st, but don't wait - register and request your ballot today.

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