She chickened out of answering the question and passed it to her junior minister instead. Are you convinced by his answer? 2/2

It was kind of Robert Jenrick to set me up for an obvious joke at his expense.

BBC Politics asked me about Liberal Democrats’ chances at the elections on the 7th of May. We’re going to be strong contenders where we’re competitive against the Conservatives, & in many parts of the country we are now the only contenders against the divisive politics of Nigel Farage & Reform.

I run the Cheltenham MP and Business Forum to ensure I have an open channel with local businesses. Yesterday, I raised an urgent concern with ministers on behalf of Rendesco, in the hope of securing contracts to make our area more prosperous. 1/2

The government promised to hand power back to communities. But their current approach to devolution involves scrapping local councils like Cheltenham and placing power in the hands of regional mayors who will be more distant from communities. 1/2

Our democracy is under threat. Unless we ditch our outdated voting system, the next election risks allowing Nigel Farage into Number 10 on the “pull of a one-armed bandit” gambling machine. I asked the Leader of the House to back the Lib Dem elections bill when it returns to Parliament in January.

Nigel Farage has just flip-flopped on the vague and unrealistic economic plan he had. But the main thing we must all remember is that his last big idea was Brexit and that was a disaster for the economy, as I reminded Sky’s Politics Hub this week.

Many centre ground voters have traditionally voted Conservative, but I know how horrified many are by the prospect of Nigel Farage and the Reform party entering Downing Street. It seems MPs from the Tories and Reform are friends and are now admitting... 1/2

It was wonderful to join Albie on his climb this morning as he raises money for the National Autistic Society. If you can, please support him here: justgiving.com/page/albieclimbs

🏇 Race week brings huge investment to Cheltenham and sustains a lot of our local businesses. But it also presents challenges. I have been working for years to clean up bad behaviour by a minority of racegoers. My message to racegoers this week - have fun, spend money, and please respect our town.

Throwing it back to “Just Breathe” 🌿 — an inspiring project created by the talented youth of Take One Media Arts Academy. A powerful reminder to pause, reflect, and breathe through life’s overwhelming moments. 💫 #ThrowbackThursday #TakeOne #ACMA

There was no ambition in the budget to end the free ride for big gas. And not only will the beer excise continue to raise more than the PRRT, the gap between them is growing! @grogsgamut.bsky.social @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social #auspol #Budget2026

The World Cup is almost upon us, Toronto, and the signs are everywhere! That includes at BMO Field, the venue for the local matches, which is rebranding as Toronto Stadium for the upcoming tournament ⚽️🥅 #Toronto #BMOField #FIFA #WorldCup #WorldCup2026

Horrific moment russian drone struck an apartment building in Dnipro just now ‼️

It was always assumed #MLS Eastern Conference was the dominant force in the league. Through 25% of the season, has the Western Conference changed that narrative? East vs West, who reigns supreme? Video: youtu.be/NOkDCGGI0jM Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

Why More Women Are Talking About Breech Birth Choices 👶✨ Grateful for OBGYNs like Dr. Stuart Fischbein 💡 supporting safe, informed birth choices 🤍 Every mom deserves options 🌿👶 #BreechBirth #WomensHealth #fypシ゚viralシ #trendingnow #reelsfypシ゚ #viralreelschallenge #wolink #womenhealthdomain

Melo on Wemby and he is telling the truth about him

Such truthful statements 💯💯💯🎯

The 90s called, and we answered. ☎️ We are joining the trend by sharing the covers that defined a decade for us. Take a look back at the moments and faces that shaped our history during the 1990s.

Bandai Bridge Niigata from Media Ship, Japan #Japan #Nippon

Fordern oder fördern – wie gelingt Integration? 🫱🏻‍🫲🏻 Kinderkopftuch, Sprache, Werte🗣️ Bei „Pro und Contra“ diskutieren darüber: Claudia Bauer & Zeynep Buyraç. Diese und mehr Themen bei "Pro und Contra" - Heute um 22:20 Uhr auf PULS 4 & JOYN 📺

I SHOULD BE DEAD! #supermetriod #metriod #snes #retrogaming #twitch #fyp #shorts #shortsreels

🎙️🚀 Now & Next News! Episode 14: “Insight Lab Series” 💡✨ 🦆 Nia Jetstream covers the launch of the DTC’s Insight Lab Series — a new initiative tackling big challenges in digital transformation. #NowAndNextNews #InsightLabSeries #DTC #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

You can love your partner and still feel disconnected from desire. Hormones, especially testosterone, play a major role in libido and response. 🎥 Full video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP5J1Z3vqs4

Svetlana Ceca Mayka - Koža pamti, a pametan piše.mp3

I can’t speak too highly of Paul Weller Photo my own

Shiny Recap #79 #pokemonstreamer #nintendogames #streamer #twitch #twitchstreamer #pokemon #shiny #shinyhunt #shinypokemon #shinyhunting #shinyhunter #shinydex #streaming #nintendo #shinyhunting #promosky #ShinyPokemonStreamer #shinypokemonhunting

I hated having to work with shitty cops. Most of my career, I worked with great cops and Detectives, but sometimes you got stuck with some racist or brutal guys. I had to intervene a few times they got arrogant or excessively physical. I got a bad rep and they avoided working with me afterwards.

Public service vs. private business = health care need vs. corporate profit. This is a no-brainer!! 🤔 #Peopleoverprofit #AccessibleHealthcare #HealthEquity #PatientRights #MedicalNeed

🗣️ “We don't want to overrun the planning departments in our local authorities,” - Micheál Carrigy TD, Fine Gael. 🗣️ “So instead we're going to push it out for another year?” - Fionnán Sheahan. #TonightVMTV

No one even challenged Kerrinne when she continued to show up for Council of the Wise meetings in Teithia. Somehow she was still getting into the city. And everyone was tight lipped.

The rhetoric and completely disjointed statements coming out of the GOP tells me everything I need to know about Trump’s reckless war in Iran. Lindsay Graham: “Not POTUS’s job to have a plan” Ted Cruz: “No indication Iran was close to having nuclear weapons”

The ultimate comfort food experience awaits you ✨ #fondue #GrapePlace #Pully #Switzerland https://go.casadechiles.com/fondue-gourmet

Properly : Done with drumpf's approval. Lawfully : Done with drumpf's approval. Correctly : Done with drumpf's approval and no paper trails, aka evidence. F.U. MULLER !!!

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⚡ The first Ukrainian glide bomb is ready for combat deployment. This was reported by Ukraine`s Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov. According to him, the development took 17 months. The warhead weighs 250 kg. 📽️: X / Mykhailo Fedorov

This is what it's like to be a Liberal? 😂 . #liberalsdestroyingcanada #LiberalsMustGo #MarkCarneyCantBeTrusted #liberalssuck #Liberals #MarkCarney #liberalsareidiots #markcarneyisafailure

Two big ideas I'm running on to address our housing crisis: Social Bonds to finance affordable housing & "Street-to-Home” Vouchers to help unhoused Americans with serious mental illness. (1/2)

#birds Cardinal in the bath for a short visit.

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El consejero Pérez Iglesias analiza la jornada "Faros de Innovación: ecosistema en acción", celebrada hoy en el edificio Olatua, en Getxo, que ha reunido a cerca de 200 agentes de la Red Vasca de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación.

It's Deck Tech Thursday! Post a link to your Archidekt deck in the comments and tell us what's not working, and we'll pick a random deck and help you fix it! #mtg #edh #mtgcommander #mtgedh

Chin up @bostonlegacyfc.com it will get better… eventually.

LNG is not in our national interest. #SayNoToLNG.

Which one feels better ? left = previous one, right = current one Should we roll back or are we good ? #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #lowpoly #gamedev #UE5 #UnrealEngine5 #survival

As we wrap up MLK Day, we're reminded that voting rights were not freely given — they were fought for and defended through the civil rights movement. For @lisadtrice.bsky.social, that history is personal. Her parents taught her that voting is not only a right, it's a duty.

Današnji #animaly je sjevernoamerički jelen. Zapravo će u threadu biti dvije podvrste. U ovom postu je rocky mountain elk kojeg smo sreli na 3000m visokom prijevoju na Boulder Mountainu između Torreya i Escalantea u Uti. Nemam više video s normalnim zvukom nego s ovim debilnim voiceoverom.

A system where people are forced to choose between healthcare and basic needs is a BROKEN system. Let’s do something about it, together. Sign up for One Nation, Overcharged and join the fight to get healthcare right. 👉 buff.ly/F7HXdfX

On World Children's Day I'm proud to support the Bring Kids Back campaign calling on Russia to return stolen Ukrainian children. I asked how the UK Govt can support the reintegration of the children into Ukrainian society. Find out about the campaign: bit.ly/48isZIJ

The @libdems.org.uk have been campaigning on housing since before we were the Liberal Democrats. I'm pushing the Government to ensure local authorities have sufficient financial resources to end rough sleeping in #Woking and beyond.

American families are struggling to pay their utility bills, and there's little relief in sight thanks to the actions of the Trump administration. Gov. Sherrill explains:

NEVER FORGET: Howard Lutnick said that seniors won't care if they don't get their Social Security checks & anyone who complained is a fraudster. Now we KNOW he is perpetrating FRAUD by lying about the Epstein files. As someone on SSDI if I didn't get my check I WOULD BE LIVID! It's my ONLY income.🤬

Faster than Fast!!! #charliegtv #charliegtvai #detroit #sora2

sorry in advance. #imurme #shitpost #funny #memes #internetbrain

Yung Miami denies Diddy lawsuit claims in a live stream, calling them false. She urges fans to stop speculation and trust her side of the story. #YungMiami #DiddyFiles #LiveStreamResponse #CeaseAndDesist #FalseAllegations 🔗 Discover the details – www.hypefresh.com/yung-miami-a...

Discover the inspiring journey of Gopakumar Krishnankutty as he turns his dream of moving to Canada into reality with the expert support of RCIC Eivy Joy Quito and the ImmigCanada team. In this heartfelt success story, Mr.

Another quality night at the office 🤩

Hitzewelle Ende Mai - nein, ist nicht geiles Wetter und auch nicht normal. Hitze ist ein Killer! #Klimakatastrophe

Meine Schalte aus Hamburg 3sat nano vom Extremwetterkongress 2025 in vier Teilen. #ewk2025 #3Grad2050

What would it actually take for engineers to trust AI with real network changes? In this clip from the Tech Field Day Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Dan Ryan, Chris Reed, and Alan Wang break it down to one answer: more evidence. #TFDPodcast #MFD14