@ExeterLibDems

Exeter Lib Dem Cllrs & campaigners. Working hard for Exeter, all year round. Promoted by Exeter Liberal Democrats at 35A Howell Rd, EX4 4LT

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Joined September 2009
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Exeter Lib Dems retweeted
Liberal Democrats
@LibDems3 Dec 2024
MPs have BACKED @sarahjolney1's Lib Dem bill on electoral reform. This is a historic day for fair votes. Today, as we have done for a century, Liberal Democrats are leading the fight for fair votes and making sure that no one can be ignored in our democracy. Fixing our broken electoral system, introducing fair votes, and making sure everyone's voice matters is the best way to rebuild trust in our politics. We are grateful to all MPs who have backed our call. The government must now listen to the will of the House, make time for the legislation and make fairer a votes a reality and we will be holding their feet to the fire to make this happen.
Liberal Democrats
@LibDems3 Dec 2024
MPs will today vote on @sarahjolney1's bill, which would introduce electoral reform and proportional representation to elections in England. Following years of the Conservatives’ denigrating standards in public life, we urgently need to restore the public’s trust in politics. Fixing our voting system is a perfect start. First Past the Post is not fit for purpose. We believe every vote should count equally. We are calling for Labour MPs to vote with their own members and back this Bill.
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Exeter Lib Dems retweeted
Ava-Santina
@AvaSantina6 Nov 2024
Lib Dems Ed Davey has taken a stronger line than the PM:
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Lib Dems believe councils are crucial in unlocking communities' potential But Labour @ExeterCouncil cut vital services eg. community grants, street cleansing & @ExeterCAB Written to Exeter’s MPs for sustained rise in council funding tied to local need: exeterlibdems.org.uk/news/ar…
Graphic of Cllr Michael Mitchell quote with Exeter Guildhall background: "Stabilising the local government sector financially will not only protect key services, it will also provide a return on investment to the tax-payer, while improving outcomes for the people and places councils serve."

ALT Graphic of Cllr Michael Mitchell quote with Exeter Guildhall background: "Stabilising the local government sector financially will not only protect key services, it will also provide a return on investment to the tax-payer, while improving outcomes for the people and places councils serve."

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Let's make the #CANBill happen! Passed its 1st reading today & has a broad coalition of support from all major parties. But both #Exeter's MPs (@steve_race & @David__Reed) are yet to back it. You CAN make a difference! RT & email your MP to urge support: action.zerohour.uk
YES WE CAN Pass the Climate and Nature Act. "The CAN bill recognises the scope, scale, and kind of action required. I urge Exeter's MPs in the strongest possible terms to put party politics aside and back this historic legislation to save our future." -Will Aczel, former Lib Dem MP Candidate for Exeter. Your voice CAN make a difference. Write to your MP: action.zerohour.uk

ALT YES WE CAN Pass the Climate and Nature Act. "The CAN bill recognises the scope, scale, and kind of action required. I urge Exeter's MPs in the strongest possible terms to put party politics aside and back this historic legislation to save our future." -Will Aczel, former Lib Dem MP Candidate for Exeter. Your voice CAN make a difference. Write to your MP: action.zerohour.uk

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Deeply disappointing our motion for WFP pause & rethink was rejected by @exeterlabour en-bloc last night. They will let pensioners go cold this Winter. Challenging for pensioners to claim & leaves many on wrong side of the line for vital support. More: exeterlibdems.org.uk/news/ar…
Over 18,000 pensioners in Exeter will lose the Winter Fuel payment. This change was not in the Labour Party election manifesto and hits pensioners without advance notice at the same time as energy prices will increase by 10% this Winter. It was very disappointing the Labour Group on Exeter City Council voted down this motion en-bloc.

ALT Over 18,000 pensioners in Exeter will lose the Winter Fuel payment. This change was not in the Labour Party election manifesto and hits pensioners without advance notice at the same time as energy prices will increase by 10% this Winter. It was very disappointing the Labour Group on Exeter City Council voted down this motion en-bloc.

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Exeter Lib Dems retweeted
Liberal Democrats
@LibDems10 Oct 2024
Today, Roz Savage MP launched her Climate and Nature Bill. 🍃 This bill would compel the Government to help achieve climate and nature targets, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, halt oil and gas exploration and imports, and reverse nature decline. Read more⬇️
Zero Hour @zero-hour.bsky.social
@zerohour_uk10 Oct 2024
⚡ BREAKING NEWS ⚡ @rozsavagemp has chosen the Climate and Nature Bill as her private member’s bill! We now have a golden opportunity to pass the Climate and Nature Act. Will you join 54,000+ supporters and call on your MP to back the #CANBill? 🐝 action.zerohour.uk 🧵
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Proud to attend and speak at the @Right_2Roam @EveryonesStars rally outside of the Supreme Court today. Access to nature is a fundamental necessity for all of us. It’s a tragedy that this principle must be tested, yet again, in the court room.
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Replying to @DevonCC
@DevonCC is consulting on improvements to four bus corridor areas in the city: devon.gov.uk/roads-and-trans… Better bus infrastructure not only improves the reliability of buses, it also improves blue light response times, taxi costs, and cycling safety.
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If you are particularly supportive of improving Exeter's bus corridors as a whole, there is also a petition you can sign in favour: democracy.devon.gov.uk/mgEPe…
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Exeter Lib Dems retweeted
Liberal Democrats
@LibDems19 Sep 2024
"I tell you what is the best deterrent, competence." - @timfarron on #BBCQT Instead of wasting money on failed schemes like the Rwanda Plan, let's process asylum claims quickly. Return those who aren't refugees humanely, and welcome those who are.
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Carl Cashman
@CarlCashman19 Sep 2024
Nobody should be enslaved by poverty
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Ed Davey
@EdwardJDavey14 Sep 2024
Ready to make some waves at Lib Dem conference! 🌊
Ed Davey arriving to the Liberal Democrat conference on a jets- Ed waves to the crowd with the Brighton Pier in the background.

ALT Ed Davey arriving to the Liberal Democrat conference on a jets- Ed waves to the crowd with the Brighton Pier in the background.

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18,144 #Exeter pensioners set to lose out, on incomes from just £11.5k Labour want Winter Fuel Payments tied to Pension Credit but 1/3 don’t claim & cliff-edge support risk Awareness & threshold review crucial to prevent pensioners going cold this Winter exeterlibdems.org.uk/news/ar…

Exeter Lib Dems propose motion to prevent pensioners going cold

The motion is set to be debated on the 15th October, following Devon County Council passing a similar motion.

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Ed: asks emotional question about what advice Starmer would give a full-time carer forced back into work to earn enough to care for his wife - now set to lose winter fuel payments. Starmer: the Tories crashed the economy! We need to stabilise it by letting old people go cold. 🙄
BBC Politics
@BBCPolitics4 Sep 2024
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey asks the PM what advice he has for pensioners facing rising heating bills this winter Keir Starmer says the government has taken “tough decisions” to “stabilise the economy”, but will put "all the support in that we can" #PMQs bbc.in/3yT5PtO
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Exeter Lib Dems retweeted
Liberal Democrats
@LibDems1 Sep 2024
The Erasmus Scheme provides a fantastic opportunity for young people to study, teach and volunteer abroad. The new Government should be more ambitious about rebuilding stronger relationships with our European neighbours.
Photo of two young people laughing and smiling in a public square. Screenshot of article from Politico "UK snubs EU over rejoining popular Erasmus student swap scheme. Government spokesperson say the U.K. has "no plans" to rejoin Euopean program." Liberal Democrats logo.

ALT Photo of two young people laughing and smiling in a public square. Screenshot of article from Politico "UK snubs EU over rejoining popular Erasmus student swap scheme. Government spokesperson say the U.K. has "no plans" to rejoin Euopean program." Liberal Democrats logo.

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This site could serve so many much needed purposes - including hosting a market, performance venue, or social housing. But Labour are taking steps to make it a car park.. despite the impending climate crisis & 6 within 500m with plenty spare capacity. 1/3 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy5…

Car park plans for old Exeter bus station site criticised

The Green Party says the plans are "ridiculous" and do not make sense financially.

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The news comes as @ExeterCouncil sets plans to hike already high parking charges across #Exeter. Car parks are one of ECC's few revenue raising powers. Make no mistake, this is a cash grab by Labour following their wasted millions & new govt's refusal to fix council funding. 2/3
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This is not only unimaginative: this is Labour yet again putting their financial woes ahead of the needs of our city. 3/3
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I get the train between London and Bath every week, and cannot remember the last journey not beset by delays or complications. And yet, prices could rise by nearly £600 next year. We @libdems are pushing for a fare freeze - as passengers shouldn't be paying more for less👇
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Huge peaceful demonstration in #Exeter today. Shows how the vast vast majority of us are united against racism, Islamaphobia & the politics of hate & division.
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