I’m so proud of London and other cities that peacefully came out in solidarity.
Our country champions our diversity.
We saw allies and this gives us hope and strength.
Many of us stayed at home, stayed safe but we saw the images - we know there’s more of us.
It’s been a difficult few days for anyone who is black, brown, perceived to be Muslim or visibly Muslim.
I don’t want to keep talking about Islamophobia. London is a diverse wonderful city & we can get through this together.
Let’s stop the hate.👇🏽
Genuine conversation at doors today;
Resident: What party do you represent?
Me: Liberal Democrat
Resident: Don’t waste your time!
Me: Oh! (Worried)
Resident: We sent the Conservatives packing. We are voting for you. No need to chat to me! Have a great day.
😊🔸💪🏽
Honoured to have
@joswinson
announce my selection as the
@LibDems
parliamentary candidate for Sutton, Cheam & Worcester Park
Vote for me & I will fight:
🔶to stop
#Brexit
🔶to protect our NHS
🔶for fair funding for our schools
🔶to protect our police
#DemandBetter
#Hina4Sutton
My kids are so proud of me!
Today I had my first cycling lesson with Dan & Maeve from
@cicom
. With their encouragement, I rode a bike for the first time since I was 9.
💪🏽This is a watershed moment me. I’m an unfit, brown, Muslim, middle aged woman & if I can do it anyone can.✊🏾
Labour, Tory & Brexit voters in Sutton, Cheam & Worcester Park, are telling us they will now vote
@LibDems
in the next elections
Vote for me
🔶 to stop Brexit
🔶 to protect our NHS
🔶 for schools fair funding
🔶 to protect our police
Please donate today:
Voters in Sutton, Cheam & Worcester Park are telling us they want a MP who will fight:
🔶 to stop
#Brexit
🔶 to protect our NHS
🔶 for fair funding for our schools
🔶 to protect our police
Vote for me &
@LibDems
& I will put your interests first!
#DemandBetter
#Hina4Sutton
Honoured to be re-elected as a London Wide Assembly Member. Thank you to all the voters who placed their trust in me and the
@LondonLibDems
to deliver for London! The hard work continues!
Proud to elected on the special night of Laylat ul Qadr as one of the first female Muslim London Assembly members alongside with
@LabourMarina
&
@SakinaZS
Congratulations to my late father’s mentee & former pupil
@SadiqKhan
Great to see
@LDN_gov
reflect the diversity of London
Such an honour to be signing in as a London Assembly member. Thanks to all who helped achieve this and to all the staff who have me feel so welcome in City Hall. Congratulated by
@EdwardJDavey
was a great way to start the job with
@CarolinePidgeon
and team.
Gove has tried to reinvent himself recently as a sensible Tory. But let’s not forget when this mess started ... with his eurosceptic ideology. Teachers like me can’t forget what he did as Education Secretary (don’t get me started).
Don’t forget. Gove is part of the mess.
Michael Gove knows he lied about Brexit, and now that it's added to the poverty of millions of people... all he can do is grin, dodge and gloat about winning.
@MichaelGove
. Everyone can see what you are.
Today I challenged the Mayor over Labour's refusal to remove the Two Child Benefit Cap brought in by the Tories in 2017.
His angry outburst was shocking - and he still refused to answer the question.
#LiftTheCap
It's an honour to lead the
@LondonLibDems
on the London Assembly.
To women of all backgrounds, I hope that I can offer hope that barriers are being broken & politics is becoming more representative of the society we live in.
This needs to be a wake up call to the government. 92% of Muslims don’t feel safe in the UK.
The LibDems have been calling for an independent
#Islamophobia
advisor and for an endorsement of the definition. This must happen urgently.
I have met former Tory voters in Sutton who are switching & voting for
@SuttonLibDems
@DavidGauke
knew how toxic the Tories have become & decided to put his country first: “traditional Conservative voters like me should lend their support to the
@LibDems
"
Mayor finally accepts
@LondonLibDems
budget proposal and extends ULEZ scrappage help to all Londoners needing it.
This is what happens when
@LibDems
are elected in London.
A fairer London for all.
I have met former Tory voters in Sutton who are switching & voting for
@SuttonLibDems
George Osborne knows how toxic & “wayward” the Tories have become & has said he is also now considering voting for the
@LibDems
in the
#GE2019
.
I just launched a petition to stand up against Boris Johnson’s unprecedented move to block John Bercow’s peerage.
This will be the first time in 230 years that a PM has made such a move.
#PeoplesPeerage
#DefendOurDemocracy
#StopTheCoup
Please sign & RT!
It’s been a difficult few days for anyone who is black, brown, perceived to be Muslim or visibly Muslim.
I don’t want to keep talking about Islamophobia. London is a diverse wonderful city & we can get through this together.
Let’s stop the hate.👇🏽
Wonderful to congratulate
@EdwardJDavey
and
@wendychambLD
in their new office which used to be Paddy’s office!
Very emotional to reflect on a fantastic General Election result and what a joy to bump into 4 newly elected
@LibDems
MPs as I walked in. They are everywhere now!
Really sad to see Speaker John Bercow last
#PMQs
after 10 years. He has been a champion for diversity & inclusive inside & out of Parliament
Listen to him now & make sure you're registered to vote so you can build a brighter future
I should be in
#NorthShropshire
today to help
@helenhalcrow
get elected. But I tested positive. 😢
So I’ve donated to the
@LibDems
and have signed up to make calls instead.
I am so sad not to be there but hoping one less Tory MP will make my Christmas.
It’s raining and it’s cold. Imagine if you’re starving too. All this man wants is to have his wife back. His little girl shouldn’t have to see this suffering to get her mummy back.
I have never met Richard Ratcliffe but I can amplify his simple message.
#FreeNazanin
As we approach another uncertain weekend, I want to thank everyone who has offered me support this week. It means more than you know - but especially my Israeli and Jewish friends. We lean on each other to show there is an another path through these dark times 🙏❤️
.
@EdwardJDavey
is the only British party leader who has been to Israel and Palestine and seen the pain & damage of this conflict first hand.
@LibDems
have been calling for an
#ImmediateCeasefire
to get the hostages home, aid in and to work on a 2 state solution.
This week,
@EdwardJDavey
has called on the UK Government to sanction two far-right, extremist Israeli ministers. They are figureheads for the illegal settler movement, which movement seeks to ensure that a two-state solution is impossible, in breach of international law.
More & more Conservatives are switching to
@LibDems
.
🔶 former Conservative ministers
🔶 former Conservative MPs
🔶 former Conservative members
🔶 & former Conservative voters
are now joining & voting for the
@LibDems
!
Join them today &
#DemandBetter
Fantastic to be at City Hall today with
@Gareth_Roberts_
to be sworn in as your new Liberal Democrat London Assembly Team.
Here’s to an exciting 4 years ahead!
Oh my!
#Pakistan
🇵🇰 got Gold🥇. Arshad Nadeem becomes the country's first gold medallist in an event other than field hockey.
My dad would have been dancing if he had seen this.
I've seen the nasty side of Momentum first hand ... so glad I joined
@LibDems
a united, welcoming, positive party that puts country first.
The local battles being fought within Labour
Delighted to have been elected Deputy Chair of the
@LondonAssembly
Economy Committee today. Looking forward to working with and representing
#Londoners
as we recover from
#Covid19
I couldn’t control my emotions when Ed spoke about his support for the Muslim and ethnic communities and need to end
#Islamophobia
.
(That was me shouting YES at the end!)
@LibDems
will push for an independent Islamophobia advisor and accepted definition.
We won’t give up!
I have
#Covid
. Called the GP who over the phone wrote me a prescription.
But she has Covid too. Both of us coughing. Both of us ill. Yet she’s still helping patients. She says she has no choice but to work from home. Too many patients need her. Awful.
#ThankyouNHS
#ThankYouGPs
For anyone feeling politically homeless … the LibDems is home to a growing family with growing support. I’m proud of our values and what we stand for. When elected we make a difference and bring positive change.
Join us. You’ll be very welcome.
Highest Lib Dem % since 2019 GE.
Lowest Labour % since 14 Aug (when Johnson was PM).
Westminster VI (7 May):
Labour 41% (-4)
Conservative 29% (+1)
Liberal Democrat 16% (+4)
Reform UK 5% (-2)
Green 4% (–)
SNP 3% (+1)
Other 1% (–)
Changes +/- 30 April
Thank you
@LaylaMoran
for supporting my campaign to become the next MP for Sutton, Cheam & Worcester Park.
Vote for me & I will fight:
🔶 to stop
#Brexit
🔶 to protect our NHS
🔶 for fair funding for our schools
🔶 to protect our police services
#DemandBetter
#Hina4Sutton
I made a few calls for
@helenhalcrow
today. I didn’t speak to anyone voting for Conservatives or Labour. If I wasn’t feeling rough I’d spend all my day making calls - but glad I could help and maybe be part of an historic victory for the
@LibDems
🤞🏽
@juliaogiehor
I’m feeling so mixed emotionally reading this. Mostly anger actually. I admire your strength and reasonable reaction to this. Structurally the system is against you and this frustrates me. The anger I feel will fuel me to demand change. I will be your ally
@juliaogiehor
“I’m heartbroken by what we are seeing”
@LaylaMoran
speaking at the
@Together4H
vigil opposite 10 Downing St.
Let’s pray our leaders are listening. We need a permanent ceasefire now.
#TogetherForHumanity
Yesterday it was hard not to get angry listening to the experiences of the victims of the cladding crisis.
Pleased there’s cross party support but disappointed with the lack of action from the government.
Thanks to all the campaigners
@EOCS_Official
@LondonCAG
Just been meeting some wonderful
#LibDem
supporters. They couldn’t believe I travelled all the way from Merton to support
@EmmaMidBeds
.
I said it was worth it to get an amazing person like Emma elected. She will be a fantastic MP for
#MidBedfordshire
I joined the
@LibDems
because I believe in delivering real change for our communities.
To find out more about why I’m standing to be your next City Hall Assembly Member, visit
New Ideas And Real Change From A Trusted Grassroots Campaigner
#VoteHinaNo1
Today marks 9 years since the
@LibDems
’ Equal Marriage Act was passed in Parliament. Thank you to
@lfeatherstone
for introducing this legislation.
In one year, 14,000 LGBTQ+ couples declared their love by getting married when it came into effect the following March.
#Equality
🏳️🌈
Deeply disturbing that the party that claims to stand for "free speech" tramples over any sign of dissent from their own elected politicians like this.
This action against Boff confirms the message that socially liberal views are no longer welcome in the Conservative Party.
Across London and the UK there are developers that are refusing to fix unsafe buildings, but are still being handed new construction contracts.
This is morally wrong and companies refusing to remediate buildings should be blacklisted from new projects.
#EndOurCladdingScandal
This is so deeply disturbing. My thoughts are with those who were injured and the whole LGBTQ+ community.
London is a liberal city and we must continue to work together to ensure hatred like this is stamped out. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
🗳️ The Elections Bill is antidemocratic and our electoral system is broken and obsolete.
📌 This Saturday I will be speaking at the
@MakeVotesMatter
protest in Parliament Square, starting at 12pm.
💪 Together let's demand the progressive change that is so desperately needed.
There is no good reason for Labour to reject the EUs offer to restore freedom of movement for young people!
If Labour won't stand up for internationalism & young people the Lib Dems will. 🔶️🇪🇺
Vote
@Londonlibdems
and
@robblackie
on May 2nd.
Wishing Muslims in
#London
and around the world who are celebrating
#EidulAdha
a wonderful weekend.
This is a time for many to reflect on the sacrifices we have made and have to yet to make but to also be grateful for any blessings.
From my family to yours,
#EidMubarak
You don’t need to do much else than watch Question Time tonight to know what the
@LibDems
stand for.
@LaylaMoran
has expressed clearly that we are the progressive, internationalist party, who want lasting peace.
If you want to to help us, join us 💪🏽
"You don't have to pick a side. You can stand with Israel and care about innocent civilians in Palestine.
"You can stand with Palestine and want...Hamas gone.
"The Government is not saying that. They are saying pick a side, and I disagree."
@LaylaMoran
#BBCQT
Campaigning for those homeowners and renters abandoned by the Government. Leaseholders are being asked to pay huge bills for repair work which is not their responsibility. Government MUST pay the up front costs and recoup from developers.
#EndOurCladdingScandal
I have met former Tory voters in Sutton who are switching & voting for the
@SuttonLibDems
Ken Clarke, Justine Greening, Jo Johnson, Soames - Churchill’s grandson and many more know how toxic the Tories have become & decided to put the country first - many are now voting
@LibDems
Campaigning with
@robblackie
has been a joy. I knew it would be. He’s funny, caring and kind.
It’s such a loss not to have him in City Hall but I know that he will be so proud of getting third place in the mayoralty. What an amazing result.
Thank you Rob! 🧡
🥀 Won’t scrap the 2 child benefit cap
🥀 Won’t consider returning to single market
🥀 Accepting hard-right Conservative MPs
🥀 Backtracking on climate action
Not happy with Labour’s new look?
There is another option.
Join the
#LibDems
! 🔶️
Particulate matter is a serious issue.
Wood-burning stoves emit 750 times more particulate pollution than a modern HGV.
Thank you to
@MumsForLungs
for campaigning so tirelessly to raise awareness on this issue.
It’s been a busy time since being elected as an Assembly Member. It’s an honour to work in City Hall (till we move to the Crystal building in the Royal Docks).
Today I had a tour, stood on Merton on the map of London floor and did some media interviews including
@itvnews
Thank you for all the amazing support at my launch to become your next MP for Sutton, Cheam & Worcester Park.
Please help us by donating today at & I will fight:
🔶 to stop Brexit
🔶 to protect our NHS
🔶 for schools fair funding
🔶 to protect our police
This is one of the many LibDem stakeboards I saw while I was in
#SomertonAndFrome
.
Wishing
@SarahDykeLD
lots of luck for today and thanks to all the amazing staff, volunteers and supporters who have been part of the campaign.
🔸LONDON LIBDEM MEMBERS 🔸
Thrilled we now have a full list of great candidates for next year’s London elections. What a fab team! 🧡
Thank you to all the members who voted. It’s an honour to have topped the list.
Looking forward to campaigning across London - see you soon!
Boris Johnson likened those fighting for freedom in Ukraine to Brexit voters because he feeds off outrage.
The better question is: Have Boris and Brexit ACTUALLY made us more free?
Sutton Council has announced young people leaving the care system will no longer pay council tax until they turn 25.
This is what a
@LibDems
controlled council does. 💪🏽
Proud of
@SuttonLibDems
😊
Screaming for joy! 😅
Thanks
@cicom
for this life changing opportunity. Never thought someone like me could ride a bike.
Funding for cycling training must be prioritised to establish behaviour change and make
#activetravel
a reality in
#London
.
@_wearepossible
@BromptonBicycle
Wishing everyone who is celebrating in
#London
and beyond
#HappyEid
From my family to yours, may you have a blessed
#Eid
. Peace be upon you all.
#EidMubarak
When I say refugees should be welcome in the UK and the
@LibDems
position against the
#StopTheBoats
policy because it’s immoral, my timeline can be filled with what some Tories say “why don’t they stay in France?”.
@ZoeJardiniere
explains why.
Proud to support
@EmmaMidBeds
again in
#MidBeds
. 3 out of 4 by-elections that we’ve won, elected women. Emma has a young family, is a councillor & is invested in her local area (& always will be).
That’s why so many LibDem women are campaigning for her. She’ll be an amazing MP.
Hate crime has skyrocketed in London over recent weeks and I have unfortunately experienced this myself.
I won't let hate win and passionately believe we have more in common than divides us.
“That’s politics!” was my friend’s response for not winning his seat this week.
I know there’s been much jubilation over the
@LibDems
results but also some excellent people who have missed out. Thank you for standing, campaigning and caring. The
#LibDem
family are so grateful.
I have met former Tory voters in Sutton who are switching & voting for the
@SuttonLibDems
Lord Heseltine knew how toxic the Tories have become & decided to put his country first by urging Conservatives to reject Johnson's 'grand delusion' & back
@LibDems
Yesterday’s vote has left us all feeling deflated,but we will all carry on fighting for justice to end the
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
Follow the link below to find out how you can get support if you’re stuffing with your
#mentalhealth
Look after you 💛
There’s nothing more LibDem than a fabulous by-election. Not only am I working with LibDems from all over the country including London, I managed to sneak in a quick meeting to represent my residents at a licensing committee in the car.
When we win! We work!
#CheshamAndAmersham
Eid Mubarak to fellow Muslims across
#London
and the world! As with last year Eid may be a little different this year due to restrictions, but we can look forward to the year ahead with positivity and hope. I wish you all a blessed Eid.
#EidMubarak
My father said:”It’s not what you do that matters, it’s what you do for the generations after you that matters.’
So honoured that
@Nadine_Writes
has written this article. I have followed and admired her work for ages. Thank you Nadine.
Over 1.3 million Indian soliders fought in WW1. With 74,000 making the ultimate sacrifice dying for our freedom.
The vast majority leaving their homeland for the first time to fight for country they had never set foot in.
#LestWeForget
#ArmisticeDay100
#RememberanceDay2018
“It’s not just OFFENSIVE. It’s an OFFENCE.”
With religious hate crime going up by 40%, it is really important to see these posters in London tubes.
London is an open city, where we celebrate our diversity & should never let hate divide us.
💛 Love London Love Diversity 💛
A large team out today in Old Malden speaking with people about Paul's priorities if elected as the new Wimbledon constituency's MP: investing in local health services, strengthening community policing in Old & New Malden and tackling cost of living by rebuilding the economy