Hospitality is on its knees. We've already lost too many pubs and restaurants across Harpenden & Berkhamsted. Small businesses are lifelines for our villages, but owners are struggling with business rates, national insurance costs and the minimum wage.

For over a week, Grok has generated illegal child abuse images without restraint. Liberal Democrats have been calling for months for action on AI harms - this is why we demanded an NCA investigation and immediate action from Ofcom.

We must act now. The harm of social media is mounting - this is not just about harmful content but addictive algorithms and the time spent online. That's why we pushed a vote on raising the digital age of data consent, voted to ban phones in schools and called for health warnings on social media.

💌 50,000 emails and letters sent to and on behalf of constituents alone! 🙏 Thank you to everyone who has reached out and to my fantastic team, who are dedicated to helping local people!

This week I spoke on BBC Five Live about the question many people are asking: where is Labour’s plan for growth? Families and businesses are still under pressure, yet there’s little sign of a serious strategy to grow the economy, cut bills, and boost confidence. Britain needs growth, not drift.

🐴 What a special afternoon at Gaddesden Place, Riding for the Disabled. 🏇🏻 The team do incredible work to help anyone with additional needs and disabilities have the opportunity to participate in a range of equine-based activities, building strength and confidence! Thank you so much for the welcome!

Last week I spoke to @itvanglia.bsky.social about the serious online harms we're seeing from Grok. AI-generated harms are coming thick and fast, and the Lib Dems have been ringing the alarm bells on this issue.

Top-down housing targets are placing tremendous pressure on our communities and green spaces, while driving developments that are not fit for purpose and lack the infrastructure local people need. I have been raising the alarm in Westminster to stop this top-down approach!

This government’s definition of ‘grey belt’ has meant local councils, and our local villages, have been left essentially powerless against unplanned development. With valid infrastructure and environmental concerns - our villages like Redbourn need answers now, not later.

I recently discussed on BBC 5 Live a deeply troubling case review involving young people, sexual violence and social media. It is vital we confront the growing impact social media and online content can have on young people’s attitudes, behaviour, and safety.

Começo de dia... boa terça-feira! Minha cachorrinha com a sua companheira

Know your worth and remember that you deserve what you give 💙✨ #mattsfoundation #mentalhealth #love

Activist Guido Reichstadter scaled the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. earlier this month to protest the Iran war. "What I did was follow the call of my heart. I couldn't stay silent in the face of these ongoing acts of mass murder by the U.S. government in my name."

Gent with bangs, "We've seen constant u-turns" "Scandals with Mandelson" "Promises in the 2024 election that were broken in the first budget" "So they associate constant mismanagement and lies with Keir Starmer"

BOS recap part 2 - talking more specifically about a rental inspection program

Trump hands over his umbrella to an aide to close it as he boards Air Force One

Happy birthday Jon Rashad Kamal, born May 15, 1935 . Full Post www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... #TodayInNerdHistory #May15 #jonrashadkamal #StarTrek #101Dalmatians #startrekthemotionpicture #TheMalibuBikiniShop #TheBonfireOfTheVanities #MurderSheWrote #SilkStalkings #ICraveRockAndRoll #birthday

Dow Jones has had a rough day. Will it continue? #news #financialnews

#TomodachiLifeLivingTheDream Matt from Wii Sports gives me a haircut. Oh well, could’ve been so much worse! He could’ve given me a Mohawk or some other tragic haircut that footballers have!

CHEERAIR Handheld Portable Fan Review 🔥| Best Mini Rechargeable Fan for Summer Travel Stay cool anywhere this summer with the viral CHEERAIR Handheld Portable Fan ❄️🔥 #PortableFan #MiniFan #RechargeableFan #SummerGadgets #TrendPickz

us regular everyday people are real people, and we matter! the aristocrats are empty, hollow, and devoid of any humanising experiences. keep strong my friends, be well, and keep your humanity. #pottery #folkart #thoughts #loveeachother #community #motivation #humanity

Have a home or outdoor project? Speak with local experts at the WTVA Home, Garden & Outdoor Expo, the largest home show in north Mississippi. $5 entry fee. https://www.wtva.com/wtva-home-garden-outdoor-expo-on-april-17-18/article_e3d1d541-dd37-4917-9509-1b09f9f8597a.html 

Olruggio here serving as the Watchful Eye for Qifrey's atelier makes too much sense. Our boy Qifrey is something of a maverick, especially when it comes to Coco. He kinda needs someone like Olruggio to pull at his reins a bit. He sounds harsh but it's for the best. #WitchHatAtelier

1/ On the 507th day of continuous protest, citizens are marching and demanding the provision of medicines for children with Duchenne. #GeorgiaProtests

3⃣ sixes in the last two overs from Surrey 🚀 We need 40 off 24 balls for victory. 🩵 | #VitalityBlast

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Our volunteer traveled on moped to remote village so this lonely, elderly lady has a loaf of fresh bread 🥘🇺🇦 Support our Hope Begins With A Meal Crowdfunding Campaign donate.hfu.org/campaign/hop... #hfu #hopeforukraine

𝓞𝓜𝓖 𝓣𝓗𝓘𝓢 𝓘𝓢 𝓓𝓔𝓕 𝓣𝓗𝓘𝓢 𝓜𝓲𝓭𝓭𝓵𝓮 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓜𝓨 𝓓𝓪𝓭𝓭𝔂, 𝓐𝓼 𝓘 𝓐𝓶 𝓐𝓛𝓦𝓐𝓨𝓢 𝓜𝔂 𝓓𝓪𝓭𝓭𝔂’𝓼 𝓜𝓲𝓭𝓭𝓵𝓮 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼 𝓟𝓾𝓷𝔃𝓲𝓮 𝓐𝓛𝓦𝓐𝓨𝓢!! & 𝓣𝓗𝓘𝓢 𝓛𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓵𝓮 𝓜𝓲𝓭𝓭𝓵𝓮 𝓐𝓫𝓼𝓸𝓵𝓾𝓽𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓛𝓞𝓥𝓔𝓢 𝓦𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓜𝔂 𝓓𝓪𝓭𝓭𝔂 𝓚𝓲𝓼𝓼 𝓐𝓽𝓽𝓪𝓬𝓴𝓼 𝓜𝓮, 𝓖𝓻𝓪𝓫𝓫𝓲𝓷𝓰 ( 𝓖𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓵𝔂 𝓐𝓵𝔀𝓪𝔂𝓼 ) 𝓜𝔂 𝓛𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓵𝓮 𝓕𝓪𝓬𝓮 & 𝓒𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓘𝓽 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓚𝓲𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓼 𝓦𝓱𝓲𝓵𝓮 𝓘 𝓖𝓲𝓰𝓰𝓵𝓮 𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓒𝓻𝓪𝔃𝔂 & “ 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼𝓽/ 𝓕𝓾𝓼𝓼 “ 𝓔𝓿𝓮𝓷 𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱……………

When pranking your Paranormal Pal backfires #furry #twitch #vtuber #funny #phasmophobia

The numbers don’t lie. Americans feel the pain of Trump’s horrible economy. Instead of helping families keep up with rising costs, he’s dragging the country into billion-dollar wars of choice overseas.

Have you told a #friend that you #love them this week?

On Taiwan’s defense: this would be a SALE — Taiwan would pay for its own weapons, unlike the U.S.-taxpayer-funded military AID sent to Israel and Ukraine. Surely Taiwan deserves the chance to defend itself against invasion.

"We are preparing a major defense package for #Ukraine & a strong step regarding Gripen fighter jets", #Zelensky said, arriving in #Sweden today. 🇸🇪press wrote about plans to provide #Ukraine with Gripen C-D & possible E fighter jets. 🇸🇪 & 🇺🇦 signed a possible agreement on 100–150 ✈️ last year.

⭕Les forces d’occupation #Israéliennes rasent les maisons #Palestiniennes dans le village #d’Abu-Tloul, dans le #Naqab, dans le Sud de la #Palestine. #Quds-News-Network

Another WTH moment with creepy RFK Jr who loves yoinking snakes and other critters to torture them.

One man can make a difference in a universe gone wrong… Available on #Amazon and #Kindle amazon.com/dp/B0CLZ4ZHLJ #writerscommunity #readerscommunity #ReadersFavorite #scifibooks

🔴 I'm a romantic at heart. And I admit, despite it all, it's so wonderful to see how DEEPLY in love Donald Trump is, with NY Giants Quarterback Jaxson Dart ... 💕 "A handsome guy, a beautiful guy ... he said: I love you, sir." It warms the heart. You go, Mr. President! 👍🏻 😂

Molly’s Story #Pinks

On Wed., Jan. 21, I’m hosting a free Masterclass where I’ll show you how healthcare pros are earning $50,000 in 6 months through paid brand partnerships—including real examples of brands setting aside serious budgets to work with experts like you. Save your spot! masterthemedia.co/masterclass/

As of today, it’s been one year since Virginia Giuffre’s passing. Her courage has inspired so many survivors and their families, as well as myself and other leaders to keep fighting for accountability for the monsters who committed these horrific crimes. Thank you, Virginia.

Tokyo Japan 🇯🇵

Me in my Bluesky bubble.

👻🎃 Spooktember is almost over, and with Spooktober around the corner, now is a good time to check out The Starwielder Armageddon's Eclipse. My debut Sci-fi Fantasy series takes a darker turn in this installment 😈. #independentauthor #indepedentlypublishedauthor #scififantasybooks

👾 Amazon, Ratchet & Clank - PS Hits (PS4), 8,18€. • t.ly/tN3mM 🎮 Dandara: Trials of Fear, 1,68€ / 1,99€. • Google Play (t.ly/lxicv) - App Store (t.ly/fQP0y) #ps4 #ios #android

Edinburgh, Saturday 17th January, 2026. #FreePalestine

✨️ Teshendale falls to an orc horde from the Dragonspine Mountains and is claimed by Zhentil Keep, marking a dark turn for the Dalelands. Follow along as we share daily lore leading up to Guide to the Dalelands. Join the mailing list at realmsbound.com ✨ #dnd #forgottenrealms #realmsbound #TTRPG

🚨| Mark Carney anuncia el Fondo para un Canadá Fuerte Hoy, el primer ministro Mark Carney presentó el Fondo para un Canadá Fuerte, el primer fondo soberano de riqueza del país. . #MarcanoSinTapujos

This bit is killer. 😏

Why couldn't he answer? via @farronbalanced

Happy #DinosaurDay from @GeekAuthority @thegeekauthority.bsky.social @galacticgalleria.bsky.social Linktr.ee/TheGeekAuthority GalacticGalleria.etsy.com

One of the funniest movies ever

🇬🇧 Hope of securing good jobs & stable housing is being lost among young people in the UK, according to researcher Ciaran Murphy, who speaks with hundreds of youth annually.

🌈🌈COME GET CHUNKY WITH US!!! 🌈🌈 Video editing + pixel art + Video making?!?! art by @wifidol.bsky.social twitch.tv/chuwunky

There's a hunger strike at the Newark, NJ ICE detention facility and this is footage from the protest.

I can finally record again it's time to be evil

this might awake something in some of you unrel: sorry the audio is slightly scuffed (5.1 not working properly in my suite for some reason) but you can hear the pronouns and everything (go check your own copies to confirm) source is Gundam 00 S01E10

HOPE YALL KEEPING WELL TODAY. HAVE A YEEN ON THIS TRYING TIME.

Good morning, everyone. 💖💖💖

🇮🇱 🇱🇧 After capturing the strategic #Beaufort castle over the weekend, #Israel is continuing its ground offensive in southern #Lebanon. Meanwhile a #UN Security Council meeting, called by #France, is set to take place to discuss the situation on Monday. Watch for more ⤵️

#football #athlete #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/23jhq45d