Medical records were destroyed decades ago but infected blood victims are still being asked to prove the exact date they were infected. Sal Brinton, Lib Dem victims spokesperson, pressed the government to drop a demand that is stalling claims and leaving families waiting. @salbrinton.bsky.social

People have often argued First Past the Post creates stable governments. Is that how we’d describe the last decade of British politics? Stable? Really? We think its time for change and the old arguments have run out of road - but tell us what you think: digitallibdems.typeform.com/fix-politics

British citizens abroad have been let down by successive governments, each of which has drafted elections legislation and had the chance to fix voting from abroad. Both the Tories and Labour have chosen not to. Follow the link below to see how you can help our campaign 👇

31 years ago, more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were murdered by the Bosnian Serb Army. We honour the victims, stand with the survivors and remember the families still living with this loss.

Overseas membership organisations of both Conservatives and Labour agreed with us when we gave evidence in parliament: voting from abroad is broken and needs urgent improvements. At the last general election only half of postal votes from abroad got back in time. We need your help.

Labour rejected our calls to improve voting from abroad. The new election law is being debated in parliament next Tuesday. Write to your MP now to ask them to back amendment NC19. Together we can give voters abroad a voice. See 👇

Freddie van Mierlo MP 🔶@freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social · last mo.

What did the Minister say to me on overseas voters?

👏 More ALDE Party Bureau election results are in! Congratulations to our new and re-elected ALDE Party Vice-Presidents.

After ten years of the Conservatives’ Brexit experiment, the British public have had enough. Nigel Farage pocketed a £5 million ‘reward’ for the damage he’s caused, while the rest of us are paying for it dearly. It’s time to end the chaos and fix our broken relationship with Europe.

Lessons for Liberals from the new Danish Coalition as LibDem sister parties form the Danish government. www.libdemsineurope.org/news/article...

We need to fix voting from abroad. Only half of postal votes were returned in time to be counted at the last election. Help our campaign at this crucial moment by writing to your MP today and asking them to support @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social’s amendment. www.britsabroad.vote/make-my-vote...

www.britsabroad.vote - Make my vote count

Voting from abroad is broken. Help us secure your rights. A new law currently before Parliament fails millions of British citizens living overseas by ignoring critical flaws in the system. We are cam...

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Lib Dems Abroad@libdemsabroad.org · 3mo ago

Help our campaign to improve voting from abroad. Write to your MP today to ask them to support an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill by @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social. Write to your MP at www.britsabroad.vote/make-my-vote...

The new EHRC Code of Practice is not fit for purpose. It does not provide clear guidance or do enough to protect everyone from discrimination, and it is not compatible with longstanding British values. @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk and @MarieCGoldman.bsky.social have written to Bridget Phillipson. ⬇️

I am campaigning to improve overseas voting - here is my message explaining why it's important 👇 bsky.app/profile/libd...

Lib Dems Abroad@libdemsabroad.org · 3mo ago

Help our campaign to improve voting from abroad. Write to your MP today to ask them to support an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill by @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social. Write to your MP at www.britsabroad.vote/make-my-vote...

We all know a closer relationship with Europe would turbocharge our economy. Yet the Prime Minister's 'fresh start' is far too weak and unambitious. It's time for a UK-EU customs union.

Quietly introduced passport rule changes left British dual nationals locked out of the UK. Their own country. At the last election, only half of overseas postal ballots made it back in time to be counted. So they can’t vote for a government that might fix it either Help our campaign to fix this👇

Quietly introduced passport rule changes left British dual nationals locked out of the UK. Their own country. At the last election, only half of overseas postal ballots made it back in time to be counted. So they can’t vote for a government that might fix it either Help our campaign to fix this👇

It's Europe Day! Today, we celebrate all that Europe stands for. And we celebrate all of us, the citizens of Europe. Because all together, we are Europe. Happy Europe Day!

There's still time to cast your vote! 🗳️ Vote Liberal Democrat by 10pm and elect a local champion who will listen to your concerns, and stand up for you, your family and your community. 🔶

UK pensioner: £9,615 a year. British pensioner in Australia: £4,381. Frozen. They could vote in a Government that promises to fix it. Except at the last election, only 6% of postal ballots from Australia got back in time to be counted. You can't fix what you can't vote on. We need your help, see👇

Help our campaign to improve voting from abroad. Write to your MP today to ask them to support an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill by @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social. Write to your MP at www.britsabroad.vote/make-my-vote...

UK pensioner: £9,615 a year. British pensioner in Australia: £4,381. Frozen. They could vote in a Government that promises to fix it. Except at the last election, only 6% of postal ballots from Australia got back in time to be counted. You can't fix what you can't vote on. We need your help, see👇

This is why I’ve tabled an amendment to force the government to conduct a feasibility study on the full range of measures that would properly enfranchise overseas voters. The government needs to take its head out the sand

Lib Dems Abroad@libdemsabroad.org · 4mo ago

One voter in France received their postal vote the day AFTER the election. Only 48% of overseas postal ballots were returned in time at the last General Election. Half our postal votes in the bin. The Government's response? Start distributing ballots 3 days earlier. That's no fix. That's a shrug.

One voter in France received their postal vote the day AFTER the election. Only 48% of overseas postal ballots were returned in time at the last General Election. Half our postal votes in the bin. The Government's response? Start distributing ballots 3 days earlier. That's no fix. That's a shrug.

If Keir Starmer lied about Peter Mandelson’s vetting, he has to go. Labour promised to clean up our politics. Now they're just as bad as the Conservatives.

Fantastic news for students that Erasmus+ agreement has been finalised. Slowly but surely the harms of Brexit are being undone. The closer the alignment, the easier rejoining will be when Labour admit what we all know: the UK is best in the EU. www.gov.uk/government/n...

UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027

Thousands across the UK set to benefit from re-opening of the historic Erasmus+ programme

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Labour are finally waking up to what we’ve been saying for a decade. We’re glad they’re coming round but now is the time for action. With worsening relations with the US we need to strengthen ties with our neighbours, and start the journey to rejoining the EU. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Labour MPs call for Swiss-style EU deal and review of US ties to revive party

Group including former cabinet minister Anneliese Dodds also calls for roburst defence of climate policies

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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 🇭🇺

This is a grave and era-defining moment for the world. Donald Trump is making wilder and increasingly concerning threats by the hour. If Trump follows through with this, Keir Starmer must immediately recall Parliament.

This is a grave and era-defining moment for the world. Donald Trump is making wilder and increasingly concerning threats by the hour.

Trump has insulted Britain and insulted our troops – and you can bet he’ll do it again. How can the Prime Minister still think Trump should be rewarded with a state visit from our King?

On #TransDayOfVisibility we celebrate trans people and stand with the trans community against hatred and discrimination. To all our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming members, supporters, friends and followers: We respect you, we value you - today and every day.