Dr Al Pinkerton MP
@alpinkerton.bsky.social
MP for Surrey Heath, @LiberalDemocrats Europe spokes. Geopolitics. Strategy.
Daisy Cooper, "We need to get Britain growing again, and the single biggest lever to grow our economy, is to get a better deal with t he European Union" "Join the EU Single Market, join the Customs Union, get a better defence pack - and that includes Freedom of Movement"
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The Conservative plan for an Iron Dome defence system is yet another gimmick from a party that has lost all credibility on defence. The Liberal Democrats are calling for a Growth and Defence Partnership with Europe - to make us stronger, richer and safer. @JamesMacCleary.bsky.social
The PM says he wants a cross-party coalition on Europe. Excellent. We’ve done the work. Single Market. Customs union. Defence cooperation. I set out the roadmap at Lib Dem conference. A little late to the party, Prime Minister, but you’re very welcome. Here’s my speech: youtu.be/__cQ0AAx-P8?...
Al Pinkerton Keynote Speech | Autumn Conference 2026
YouTube video by Liberal Democrats
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The Prime Minister’s recognition that Britain needs a much closer relationship with Europe is a step in the right direction, but one that is taking far too long. Every month of inaction means more trade barriers, lost investment and higher costs. [1/2]
War in Europe. China flexing its economic power. Trump unsettling old alliances. The world has changed, and Britain must adapt. Our security and prosperity depend on a stronger partnership with Europe. @alpinkerton.bsky.social
Cancelling the UK-EU Summit doesn’t cancel the problem. The Government must urgently meet European counterparts to prevent Entry/Exit System delays causing chaos for British travellers this summer. Our letter 👇
Disinformation is poisoning our democracy - often driven by hostile foreign actors. Yesterday, when I asked what the Government is doing to protect the UK from this threat, the Minister revealed the recent Makerfield by-election had also been targeted. #hybridwar #Disinformation
It’s less than a week since my radio was telling me that Britain needed to abandon net zero and drill baby drill because the Tories won a by election in Aberdeen Now it’s so hot the kids can’t sleep
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The world has changed since 2016. Labour hasn’t. Starmer, Burnham & Streeting are all trapped by the old Brexit ‘red lines’. Britain needs a bigger plan for jobs, growth & security - starting with a UK-EU Customs Union, just as the Lib Dems proposed this week. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK pitched single market for goods with EU in pursuit of deeper trade ties
Exclusive: Top British official presented idea in Brussels but sources say it was rebuffed
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By closing the Strait of Hormuz again, Iran is threatening to level more chaos on the world economy. This brinkmanship must end. Donald Trump needs to lift his own reckless blockade and Iran needs to stop its banditry in the Strait. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq...
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over continued US blockade of its ports, state media says - follow live
There is confusion over the status of the critical shipping lane, after the US and Iran gave conflicting statements about its opening.
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It’s going to commemorate the Iran War peace deal. They are going to make all the cars drive under it and then they will set up a tollbooth and charge $2 to pass
◥◤Kriston Capps 250@kristoncapps.bsky.social · 7mo agoJUST IN, designs for Trump's monumental arch
Threatening war crimes and mocking Islam isn't a sign of strength, it's a sign of weakness. The PM should rule out UK forces and airfields being used for any attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure. What more will it take for Starmer to call off the Royal Visit Trump craves?
A totally normal Easter Sunday here on planet Earth. Just the US President telegraphing to the world - in the most ‘colourful’ language - that war crimes against Iranian civilians will (re)commence on Tuesday. Remind me, what part of the Easter story is this meant to reflect?
Very welcome that the Government has recognised the UK’s unique role in maritime trade and security by, today, hosting an international summit on freedom of navigation and the Strait of Hormuz. This is exactly the kind of serious, coalition-building diplomacy we need right now.
Liberal Democrats@libdems.org.uk · 7mo agoTories and Reform cheerleaded escalation in Iran, risking Britain being dragged into conflict. We should lead diplomacy, not lose it. @alpinkerton.bsky.social
A US President worthy of neither the title or the esteem. Just a New York shakedown artist devoid of values and principles.
Financial Times@financialtimes.com · 7mo agoTrump threatened to stop weapons for Ukraine unless Europe joined Hormuz coalition ft.trib.al/kOrmT3C
Reform and the Conservatives are happy to cheer on Trump’s illegal Iran war that's hurting our economy, sending inflation soaring and deepening the cost of living crisis.
Discussing Iran and the Strait of Hormuz on BBC Daily Politics. The Tories and Reform would have propelled the UK into offensive action and embroiled us in this ill-conceived and illegal war. Now the task is clear: de-escalation - and some serious British leadership.
Keir Starmer can't, Kemi Badenoch won't and Nigel Farage refuses to. Only Ed Davey is calling out Trump's corrupt regime and standing up for the British people.
Highly suspicious… Is Trump using his illegal war to enrich himself and his friends? This looks like corruption of the very worst kind.
I’ll never watch Songs of Praise in quite the same way ever again!
Ed Davey@eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 7mo agoImagine seeing British people at prayer and thinking “this is a great chance to stoke fear, hatred and division”. People who do that should have no place in British politics. Freedom to worship is a fundamental British value – one the Conservative Party used to believe in.
Another day another no-show in Parliament for Defence Questions. Shame, because it was a good question and would’ve been a great basis for a punchy and important supplementary. But - questions can only be asked by those who turn up. #ReformMIA
Whatever our political differences, depicting political opponents as pests or vermin has a long and troubling history in propaganda. That the Conservative Party now thinks this is acceptable political discourse is deeply shameful. I hope Tory MPs roundly denounce it.
Trump has threatened our allies, eyed up Greenland and is now criticising Britain over a war he started. We shouldn’t reward his bad behaviour with a state visit. @alpinkerton.bsky.social
