Burnham’s ambition to boost technical education should be applauded, but having read the proposals, I have questions… What do you think? Have a read of the policy via the link below. 📌

Score for Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson @maxwilkinson.bsky.social The Government is now letting pubs stay open for this weekend’s game after he raised the issue in Parliament today! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Ten years on, was it worth it? Easy answer, that.

10 years on, the very same politicians who caused the Brexit mess say nobody can dare try to fix it. We say enough. It's time for a bold new deal with Europe to make Britain safer, richer and stronger. Watch our new film here ⬇️ youtu.be/ihdhBLT6YYM

It's time for a bold new deal with Europe.

10 years on, the very same politicians who caused the Brexit mess say nobody can dare try to fix it. We say enough. It's time for a bold new deal with Europe to make Britain safer, richer and…

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Reports of a Russian warship firing warning shots in the English Channel are deeply concerning. Russia is quite literally on our doorstep. Intimidation in our waters must not be tolerated. A reminder that we cannot afford any more delays to the Defence Investment Plan www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

MoD investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in Channel

A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight.

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This is our local #WakeUpWestminster call for fair elections. We were especially pleased to welcome our MP @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social to the event.

There is still a lot of detail missing from this announcement, but already I have some concerns about the blanket ban approach. The government has clearly not heeded the warnings from Australia where a similar approach has been easily circumvented by teenagers.

The Prime Minister must stop begging tech companies to tackle child sexual abuse material and take decisive action to protect children online. @munirawilson.bsky.social, @dannychambers.bsky.social, @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social

Is this honestly the best the Prime Minister can offer? The tech giants have sat on software to do this for years but have instead prioritised profits over safety. We need it rolled-out immediately. The Prime Minister shouldn’t be begging them to act; he should force them.

Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones

Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PM

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Farage’s response to the shocking murder of Henry Nowak has been nothing short of despicable. It shows exactly what kind of man he is.

Our water industry is broken. Failing customers. Failing our rivers. @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social on why the UK's privatised water system isn't working and why it's time for real change

I’m really proud to be part of a committee that has actually said what needs to be said - we must protect our children from the dangers of social media and we must not delay any longer. Have a read below. 👇 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cm...

Damning report here on the UK’s unpreparedness for a changing climate. Remember 19th July 2022? When temperatures soared above 40c in some places. By 2050, that’ll be happening everywhere. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns

Landmark report calls for widespread air conditioning and says UK temperatures forecast to exceed 40C by 2050

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This important intervention exposes one of many major flaws with the government’s proposed SEND reforms. The consultation closed this week with many questions unanswered. As Schools Spokesperson, I am committed to getting the answers parents and SEND deserve about the government’s planned reforms.

‘Attainment at all costs’ approach could undermine Send changes, school leaders in England say

Union says emphasis on academic goals conflicts with proposed measures on special educational needs provision

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Wow, that didn't take long. What was it Farage said about improved candidate vetting this time around? 🤔 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Reform UK councillor in Essex quits after social media claims

Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating racist posts on social media.

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Great to be out campaigning in Hillside ward this evening with colleagues from Merton Lib Dems - a beautiful evening to talk to people about our challenge to Labour for Merton council @mertonlibdems.bsky.social

TikTok and Meta reject claims their platforms are addictive despite... A court finding Meta had intentionally built an addictive social media platform which harmed users’ mental health. 😡

Delighted that Orban lost - even more so that it was a landslide victory. No doubt the Hungarians were desperate to rid themselves of him and his cronies. Here’s hoping Magyar will stick to his promise of better relations with the EU and cleaner politics. A hopeful night for European politics

This is not just a victory for the people of Hungary, but for all those around the world who believe in international cooperation, democracy and the rule of law 🇭🇺

We must stay out of this insane war.

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Liberal Democrat MPs have written to Keir Starmer today calling on him to withdraw US access to UK air bases. Donald Trump's latest shocking threats against Iran would amount to war crimes. The UK cannot be complicit.

We have warned from the start that the UK has to avoid being dragged into another war in the Middle East. Starmer must now let Parliament vote on the terms of the agreement with the US for their use of UK bases. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...

Iran war latest: UK should have acted faster, Trump says, after it offers British bases for Hormuz strikes

Keir Starmer's decision comes after Donald Trump berated his Nato allies as

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I was proud to vote against restricting trial by jury last night. If more Labour backbenchers had taken a stand, alongside the Liberal Democrats, we could have stopped the government.

My campaign to secure a banking hub in Totnes continues! I’ve just returned from appearing before the backbench business committee where I successfully applied for a debate on banking services in rural areas.

Yesterday the government gave us a miniscule amount of time to debate a piece of legislation with far-reaching implications for social media safety, school uniform prices, and support for adopted children.

Today South West Water submitted a guilty plea to supplying water unfit for human consumption during the cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham - here's my statement. 👇

Israel’s Prime Minister has said ‘there will be no Palestinian state’ - and his government has taken the action to ensure this. In the last year, the Israeli government issued nearly 10,000 units of settlement housing tenders – more than the past six years combined.

🚨 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍🚨 If you're in Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Palestine, Qatar or UAE, please register your presence with the FCDO to ensure you can receive updates from them. You can do so here, and find further guidance and travel advice: www.gov.uk/government/n...

Foreign Office travel advice updates

Latest travel information for British nationals affected by the situation in the Middle East.

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Keir Starmer redefining offensive as defensive. This is a slippery slope and risks letting Trump drag Britain into another prolonged war in the Middle East Starmer must come to Parliament tomorrow, set out legal case in full and give MPs a vote The UK must not be complicit in illegal military action

The fights, underfunding, private profiteering, persistent absences, and overall failings that have plagued our SEND system for too long cannot continue.

I presented my petition on coastal erosion at Start Bay at 11 last night – you can watch it here. In just over two weeks, over 39,000 of you have signed the petition, both online and offline through the businesses and residents who have gone above and beyond to get the message far and wide.