This morning, I paid tribute in the House of Commons to the three Royal Navy personnel from RNAS Yeovilton who tragically lost their lives on a training exercise in Devon on Tuesday night. My thoughts are with their families, their friends, and their colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.

Today in Parliament I reiterated the Liberal Democrats’ demands for an immediate 3 month zero-rating for VAT on heating oil for all residential homes, and a price cap to protect them from international shocks. To listen to my speech in full, please visit my YouTube channel here: buff.ly/bkPmqEu

On behalf of the Liberal Democrats, my colleague Tim Farron MP and I are determined to push the Government to adopt my Good Food Bill, which calls for the development of a national food strategy prioritising the procurement of high-quality, British-grown produce.

Happy Somerset Day! 11th May marks Alfred the Great’s call to arms and the gathering of all the people of Somerset to march against the invading Viking army in 878 AD. I had a wonderful time celebrating all things Somerset with the Somerset Cider Brandy Company at Burrow Hill Farm.

Today, as Liberal Democrat Spokesperson, I asked the Minister for Water and Flooding about the Government’s plans to hold water companies properly to account.

I enjoyed the sunshine on the banks of the River Parrett even more after receiving confirmation from Wessex Water that new real-time water quality monitoring equipment will be installed in Langport this week.

Today in Westminster, I responded to the King’s Speech, pointing out that the delay in awarding Leonardo the new Medium Helicopter Contract is symptomatic of a Government which doesn’t take the UK’s security seriously.

Today, the Government accepted a Liberal Democrat amendment to make rural affairs a core competency of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. As Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Rural Affairs, I will hold the Government to account to ensure their promised support comes to fruition.

In yesterday’s Pride Month debate, I reiterated my calls for more lesbians – and more people from across the LGBTQ+ community – to stand for election, whether that be in local elections or for Parliament.

Rural pubs are the beating heart of our communities. Despite this, recent increases to business rates and VAT for hospitality venues are putting pubs like the White Hart in Castle Cary under threat.

This isn't so bad-

If you live in Dublin Central or Galway West, come out to vote today. This is your opportunity to punish the government and demand action on the cost of living and housing crises. The more No. 1 votes for PBP the stronger message to all the parties - we need FF/FG out.

Music isn’t separate from the work—it’s part of it. #TheSkinYoureIn

Dr. Crystal Lee says Native Americans are "a political sovereign," not a racial group in the U.S. Watch this full episode of "Horror in the Heartland": https://youtu.be/hzdgHrVlcrw 

Child survivor of the Islamophobic shooting at a Mosque in San Diego, US, by 2 White Supremacist teenagers. This could happen in the UK if Muslims continue to be demonised by Zionist supporting far-right & all minorities are not protected against racial & religious hate attacks. Not just UK Jews

BREAKING: Reps. Grijalva, @reprashida.govpeeps.us & @repsummerlee.bsky.social just founded the Environmental Justice Caucus to ensure fair climate solutions & give a seat at the table to the communities most affected! Tell your Rep. to join today #politics #news #congress #climatechange #environment

hisahiro_numata 沼田久博 sunset Engetsu Island, Japan

If you like River City / Kunio Kun, you should check this. This is a project I've been following for a while, and helping with technical support, and finally a demo has been released. The combat is frantic – which is good Full video and download youtu.be/RxsJSLKa0S0

CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault spoke with Filipino-American journalist and Nobel laureate Maria Ressa about what she calls the 'unholy alliance' between state power and tech power.

🎙️ Did you discuss 🇨🇳China's support for Iran with Xi? 🇺🇸 Trump: He said he's not gonna give military equipment. That's a big statement. But at the same time, he said they buy a lot of their oil there, and they'd like to keep doing that.

NowThis Impact; 1.776 billion of 🇺🇸 money for cop killers. So much winning!! #f'djt

Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove describes Trump’s erratic and destructive behavior.

i made another one! featuring @ashortsquirrel.bsky.social this time! kinda wanna make these a ych, so if youd be interested in that let me know i guess LOL #furry #blender

#humor #satire #melaniatrump #michelleoobama #usconstitution

Today’s garden harvest of tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplants and flowers adds nothing to GDP. But buying the plastic-wrapped, chemically sprayed, high-carbon-mile version from Woolworths does. That’s not prosperity. That’s a broken measure. 🧵1/2

People over corporations. Communities over profit. #nevada #NV2 #rurallife #UnionStrong #teacherlife

📊 2026-04-23 • Gaza War: 7 Killed Apr 22 Incl. Naval Fire on IDP Tents; 784+ Dead Since Oct Ceasefire; $71.4B Reconstruction Needed • SE Asia Escalation: China's Type 076 Drone Carrier Deploys to South China Sea Amid Balikatan 2026; PLA 133rd Task Group Transits Okinawa in 'Tit-… 🔗 watchboard.dev

🇧🇷🇧🇷 Lula pede que governador interino do Rio "PRENDA TODOS OS LADRÕES" que GOVERNARAM O ESTADO 🔨 Ao comentar a permanência de Ricardo Couto no comando do governo estadual, Lula disse que a decisão + ⭐🗣"O crime organizado tomou conta": s.rtbrasil.com/JvSQ 🟩 Do Canal do Telegram da RT Brasil

🇯🇲📍Um pai ficou furioso com a filha depois de regressar mais cedo do trabalho e encontrá-la de toalha com dois rapazes em casa.

GDOT-1113: I-675 N at I-75 MM 0.4 (Henry) 🕒 7:03 PM - 7:05 PM ET (6x speed) 🌡️ 74°F | Rain Showers 📍: 33.546601,-84.268919

This is what greets me at the server 😭

New Star Wars Update in Fortnite!! #gamingwithcameron #gaming #Fortnite #StarWars #epicgames #EpicPartner

#OTD in 2019, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc appeared to misjudge the space available, clipping the Armco with his right rear tyre and half spinning into the barriers.💥 #F1 #MonacoGP | May 26, 2019

I get that someone might stay in an administration to use their influence to steer it in a better direction. But Tulsi has zero influence. She's a joke. Trump said he didn't give a shit what she thinks. And worse, she's dumping on Joe Kent for his act of conscience and courage.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Only a couple of months into the job and he’s already gone full Spursy. Let’s be honest, if the roles were reversed and Mikel had come out and said this, there’d be a full-blown media investigation and he'd already be in custody. #NoShame

Another night. Another full house. This time in Orono. Our back of the napkin math says I've talked to 30,000 Maine voters in person. Meeting all of you has been the privilege of a lifetime.

If we don’t act, who will? Who is going to act on behalf of people in our communities being targeted simply because of their language, their occupation, or the color of their skin? It is our time. That’s why I voted yes on SB 747.

Aging Life Care Professionals believe in: Advocacy, Community, Impact, Excellence, Collaboration #ALCA #PeaceOfMind #PalliativeCare #Hospice 📸 Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @drmamakai.bsky.social Tina Buchanan Visionary Care Consultants - San Diego Aging Life Care Association®

"He's been in a position no world leader has really been in" - Rory and Alastair discuss the toll the war is taking on Ukraine's leader.

epic movement (and quite the interesting speedrun title) from @NateTheNoggin 🏃💨

#jungkook #bts golden exhibit nyc 2025 #army #btsarmy #jk highlights: awards & outfits!

It’s raining potatoes?

Mitral Valve Prolapse: The Silent Heart Valve Disorder You Shouldn’t Ignore. The symptoms, risks, diagnosis, and treatment options for Mitral Valve Prolapse before complications arise. #MitralValveProlapse #iprkashmishra #HeartHealth #Cardiology #MedicalEducation

The Lebanon Death Toll Has Risen To 3,020, With 9,237 Injured #antiwar #VetsAgainstFascism

Greatest tag team in the league and it isn't even close #noah_ghc

@lisadtrice.bsky.social learned early that voting wasn’t something to take for granted. Her parents brought her to the polls, showing her it’s both a right and a duty. That legacy still shapes how she sees democracy today. #BlackHistoryMonth #PeopleVsPolitics

.@JamesTalarico: My grandad was a Baptist preacher who told me at an early age that we follow a barefoot rabbi who gave us two commandments: love God and love neighbor. I’m trying to love my neighbor through public policy, I’m trying to make my neighbor’s life a little easier and a little better.

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Island storms, the first ministers meeting, mining discourse in B.C. politics and Victoria business community weighs in on police budget #yyj Catch up on it all with today's Ryan & Lisa podcast: www.iheart.com/podcast/1300...

Suriname: the Country That May Save the Amazon – Steve Hendrix with the "Global Minute" #SteveHendrix #ForeignPolicy #InternationalAffairs #GlobalSecurity #ForeignAffairs #GlobalMinute #Amazon #ClimateChange #LatinAmerica #Suriname #Environment #Conservation #Forests #GlobalLeadership #ClimateAction

⭕Les attaques de drones #FPV du #Hezbollah se sont multipliées au cours du dernier mois dans le Sud du #Liban, visant les forces de l’armée #Israélienne.

On this day in 2014, Gabi confesses to killing Nick. #DAYS #DOOL #Gabi #Nick

Get your spooky Xmas on with us at @killerfitnessla.bsky.social on December 10th when we screen 2019's DEATHCEMBER - a horror anthology advent calendar with 24 segments by incredible filmmakers! There will be guests! Prizes! Fun 100% guaranteed! www.eventbrite.com/e/horror-mov...

Best adaptation of The Odyssey, wrong answers only

🤣🤣🤣Just trying it in the potting shed

Katie Miller: “Did investigators ever find any secret rooms or tunnels on the island?” Todd Blanche: “No, not that I, not from the search that we did…”

Speaking of stealing an election..did we ever find out "the secret" I think we all are well aware 🤨 what went on.

Israeli forces are on camera raping people and dropping white phosphorous bombs on civilians you cunt lmao

🎧✨ Back-to-back Listening Lounge! Join us today, Apr 5 @ 12PM EST w/ Erika Jones as we explore emotional intelligence + hearing loss. #HOHCommunity #TheListeningLounge #DEIA #NHOHForumAnniversary