It was an honour to lead a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK delegation on tackling Climate Change to Zambia last week with Paulette Hamilton MP, Lord Oats, & Brian Mathew MP. www.uk-cpa.org/programmes-a...

CPA UK Climate Delegation to Zambia

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I’ve highlighted today the scandal of corridor care and the fact that the Government’s figures don’t include patients sat on chairs in corridors 👇

Pleased to attend the launch of the London Growth Agency Fellowship at The London Centre this afternoon, a programme run by London & Partners. Delighted to be a founding Fellow and looking forward to the next few months of learning, collaboration and exploring how we can support growth across London

Frequent flyers get air miles. Regular train passengers get nothing back. Caroline Pidgeon is calling for rail miles to reward loyal passengers, and her proposal to the Railways Bill is in the Lords today. @carolinepidgeon.bsky.social

I've joined Pancreatic Cancer UK in urging the Government to accelerate treatment breakthroughs for #pancreaticcancer. Better access to clinical trials and genomic testing can help more patients benefit from kinder, more effective treatments.

Enjoyed the Halloween trail at Kew Gardens. A lovely start to the autumn with just the right level of spookiness! 🎃👻💀

I spoke on the Health Bill this week highlighting Lib Dem opposition to the abolition of Healthwatch, the independent patient voice; safety body HSSIB; and the need for a primary care investment standard. 👇 hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2026-1...

Thanks to @carolinepidgeon.bsky.social for raising the issue of @hssib.bsky.social independence

The Association of Anaesthetists@assocanaes.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body was established to investigate specific cases or incidents of severe harm and to produce lessons rather than blame. Baroness Pidgeon raised concerns about the future of HSSIB, quoting Dr Tim Meek on the importance of its independence.  #AnSky

L Teverson argued our fish stocks are not in a good position. Internationally, in comparison with 1970, global fish stocks are down something like 59%. That is a truly worrying figure for the future of biodiversity & got a further meeting with the Minister. hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2026-1...

Food Security - Hansard - UK Parliament

Hansard record of the item : 'Food Security' on Thursday 15 October 2026.

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I closed, We are too food insecure as a country. I worry that we lack coherent and joined-up policies &, perhaps most importantly, we do not talk about & co-operate on these issues enough as politicians across parties. Collectively we pushed for a Good Food Bill hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2026-1...

Food Security - Hansard - UK Parliament

Hansard record of the item : 'Food Security' on Thursday 15 October 2026.

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Today @libdempeers.bsky.social B Teather moved 'That this House takes note of the growing threats to the UK’s food security.' Giving a forensic speech looking at the threats, efforts to build resilience for the longer term, & need to involve the whole of society hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2026-1...

Food Security - Hansard - UK Parliament

Hansard record of the item : 'Food Security' on Thursday 15 October 2026.

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The Govt committed to universal coverage of Fracture Liaison Services by 2030 but roll out has been at a snail’s pace. Yesterday I suggested to prevent further fractures and help people to remain independent, whether rollout can be accelerated to achieve full coverage before 2030.

Obesity is much more prevalent in deprived communities. Today I pushed the Government to ensure that access to weight loss drugs is equitable, particularly for the communities with the greatest need.

An amazing gain today for the Liberal Democrats in Wick and East Caithness. Huge congratulations to Julie Calder and all the team!

In 2024 the government promised to electrify Hull's railway to Leeds and Sheffield. In January, it left Hull out of Northern Powerhouse Rail. In his first act in Parliament, Dave McCobb has asked ministers how they will keep that promise. www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/...

‘Honour your promise on rail electrification’: New Lib Dem Peer tables first question in Lords — The Hull Story

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor The Liberal Democrats’ first Hull-based parliamentarian has been officially introduced to the House of Lords. Former Lib Dem city councillor Dave McCobb was officially ...

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Very productive talk with Baroness @carolinepidgeon.bsky.social agreed NHS dentistry can’t be overlooked in the Health Bill. Looking forward to working together towards proper investment in primary and dental preventative care. @thebda.bsky.social

Andy Burnham must stand up to Trump like Mark Carney, not suck up to him like Keir Starmer.

Good to talk to so many health charities at conference about the needs of patients and needs for different conditions and improvements needed in the health bill. Inc Dementia UK @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social @mssocietyuk.bsky.social

Today at #LibDemConference @carolinepidgeon.bsky.social states that 65% of UK maternity services are rated Inadequate by the CQC. Every mother in the country should be able to give birth safely.

"Almost two in three of our maternity units are unsafe" @carolinepidgeon.bsky.social to #LibDems Party Conference www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjHy... Sobering statistic.

Catching up with some amazing Lib Dem Women @rachelbentleyld.bsky.social Donna Harris and Hannah Kitching 🔸💛🔸💛🔸

Fabulous to catch up with the wonderful @juliacambridge.bsky.social and Roderick Lynch at conference. Both do so much work promoting diversity and supporting candidates 💛💛

Nearly two thirds of maternity units in England aren't safe to give birth in. At Lib Dem conference today, Caroline Pidgeon, health and social care spokesperson, backed one-to-one midwifery care and round-the-clock consultant cover on every labour ward. @carolinepidgeon.bsky.social

Today I asked government what plans they have to address the current 96,000 vacancies in social care with many more posts needed to meet future demand, in order to deliver a fully integrated patient service.

Fewer children than ever are entering the youth justice system for the first time. So why is the government stripping powers from the independent board that has overseen it since 1998? Jonny Oates has a bill to stop it.

Ministers voted against the change and could try to strip it out when the bill reaches MPs. Lib Dems will be pressing Labour MPs to keep it and let families reach money that was always meant for their children.

This week I’ve spent two days scrutinising the 🚝🚞🚆 Bill, which will create Great British Railways. I’ve pushed for stronger devolution, a target for passenger growth and funding for infrastructure and running the trains to be aligned in a five year period. 5 more committee days ahead.

I welcome the Met's decision to investigate Reform's finances after the Lib Dems referred them. We need to keep illegal foreign money out of British politics. Now it's time for full openness from all Reform's MPs. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations

The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.

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Liberal Democrats@libdems.org.uk · 2mo ago

Farage has always behaved as though the rules apply to everyone but him. These allegations against Reform look like the latest example. Lib Dem Cabinet Office spokesperson @lisasmartmp.bsky.social has written to the police and the electoral commission asking them to investigate.

This week I raised with the Government that CQC inspections repeatedly warn that caring for unmonitored patients in hospital corridors carries severe safety risks.  I asked what assessment has been made of the use of agency staff in corridor areas and any clinical risks.

Yesterday I pushed the government to ensure all high street opticians can provide urgent and minor eye care services - far more convenient for patients and cutting the long hospital waiting lists.