Cllr Ryan Priest 🔶
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I think it's quite telling that
@joswinson
is the only leader who has turned up to every debate, and every tough interview.
I'm proud of the honest and transparent campaign from the
@LibDems
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Hey
#FBPE
friends - I'm the Lib Dem candidate in Dudley next May, I'm trying to build a movement to get a progressive pro-EU voice elected in one of the countries most leave voting areas. Can you help me this
#followbackfriday
and help me build up my reach?
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Don't get why Lib Dems and the Greens get given a tough time for not working with Labour when Labour can't even work with Labour
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I cannot explain how much I want Chuka Umunna and Luciana Berger back in Westminster, preferably waving the Lib Dem flag
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Getting straight to work as the new Councillor for Cradley and Wollescote.
@libdempod
this afternoon, followed a good chat with local police about some of the many issues raised on the door throughout the By-election.
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I know that it’s not actually a close race, I know Biden is on track to win, I know that the polling errors in 2016 have been fixed
But I’m still so bloody nervous today
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Thanks team for your help this weekend in the Cradley and Wollescote By-Election.
Not long to go now until we can say Lib Dem GAIN In Dudley
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Breaks my heart to admit but there’s no way the Prime Minister is a Lib Dem in Love Actually because if he was he could just look on connect to see which house is Natalies
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Another bad day for the "FPTP creates stable governments" crowd
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Only the Lib Dems can win here and this time we really mean it
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Halesowen is the community I was born in, raised in, and still live in. It's an honour to have been reselected as the Lib Dems parliamentary candidate.
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Lib Dems didn't campaign to remain for the last 5 years to fall at the final hurdle and vote for any kind of Brexit now.
I'm proud to be a member of party true to its values and voting against Boris's Brexit Deal.
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You can be pro-peace or you can be pro-Hamas. You cannot be both.
Good on
@CarlCashman
being on the side of peace
I wouldn't recommend criticising Hamas at a "Palestine Solidarity Campaign" rally. Unless you enjoy being shouted off, that is.
"Resistance is justified!"
Yet another gaggle of ugly 21st Century fascists.
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Which votes can Ed win that Jo, Tim and Clegg couldn't?
Our base vote is around 7%, we got some pro EU voters to get us up to 12% in 2019 - difficult to imagine them sticking around with Starmer as Lab Leader
We need a new direction, not more of the same
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Couldn't have candidated for a better agent!
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If the response on Pedmore Hill is anything to go by, on Thursday we will be saying Lib Dem GAIN in Dudley
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A warm reception on the door and a sunny evening - plenty of people switching to back the Lib Dems this time
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Never want to hear Labour complain about bar charts again
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A glowing endorsement from my Labour opponents, I couldn't agree more, the Lib Dem FOCUS team do work hard all year round
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It wasn't meant to be - but thank you Abdul for giving the people of St James the chance to vote for a liberal vision for Dudley
🚨BREAKING 🚨
BY-ELECTION RESULT
St James, Dudley MBC
Labour 860
Tory 719
Ind 84
Green 50
Lib Dem 32
Thanks to Abdul Qadus for standing!
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Considering that the
@LibDems
beat the Tories and Labour in the Euros, and we have often polled ahead of Labour recently, to block
@joswinson
from the debates is a pretty subversive move.
#StopBrexit
#GE19
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There isn't a single Tory MP left with a bloody spine is there
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The leadership election ending up being split 52/48 is the most Lib Demt thing that could happen
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Tuition Fees don't stop working-class young people going to Uni
Labour scaremongering stops working-class young people going to uni
Students shouldn't have to pay tuition fees this year. Or next year. Or any year.
That's because education is a right, not a commodity.
A year ago I took my student loan statement to Parliament to make this point 👩🏽🎓
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We are polling around 6% lower now than we achieved in the GE, so please don't tell me Layla is the risky option.
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Tories: Tearing down the statue was wrong
Labour: The people should have just voted the statue down
Lib Dems: Racist go blubblubblub
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How much of a state is this country when Jeremy Hunt becomes the voice of reason
Time to act: thread on why we need to close schools, borders, and ban all household mixing RIGHT AWAY.
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Out delivering in St James ward in Dudley for the fantastic Abdul Qadus - it would be great to have him join me on the council
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I've been asked about a
#RemainAlliance
recently - so I want to be absolutely clear where I stand.
- I do support a Remain Alliance
- I'm not convinced that Labour is a Remain Party
So if you want to
#StopBrexit
in the Black Country, then join me and the Liberal Democrats!
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The Lib Dems are the only party who would try to 'own' the worst part of their record.
It will soon be five leaders ago, and at the next election it will be 9 years.
Forget owning it, let's move on and as far away from it as possible
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In case you're wondering how Suella Bravermans leadership bid is going,
@libdemdaisy
, Deputy Leader of the Lib Dems, currently has better odds
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I'm so excited to be voting for
@LaylaMoran
, not just to be the next leader of the Lib Dems, but to begin a new era for our party.
Britain stands at the threshold of historic change. But how do we meet this challenge? I have gathered liberal voices from across our party to write a series of essays on how we can Build Back Better, and drive a new Liberal settlement:
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"People who know how to win are backing Ed"
Where've they been for last decade then?
It's such a ridiculous line, we've lost votes or seats in four general elections in a row
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I believe in giving the vote to 16 year olds and taking it away from people who retweet UK Polling Report
Acceptable Bar Chart Figure Ranking:
1) 2019 GE Result
2) Last Local Election Result
3) MRP from BPC Accredited pollster
4) Britain Elects/NewStatesman Prediction
5) Electoral Calculus
6) Whatever Stats for Lefties is pushing out
7) UK Polling Report
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"Safe pair of hands" Ed has so far been condescending to a Journalist, shaken trust in our party amongst the LGBT community, and breached data rules in his campaign
At 6% in the polls, I'm not sure we can risk a Davey leadership
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It's
@MintMurray4
or the Conservatives in the biggest by-election of the day. Let's send the Tories a message they can't ignore!
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Imagine the sigh of relief Michel Barnier let out today, knowing that after four and a half years, he isn't going to have to put up with the arrogance and stupidity of the UK Government
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We are so back
The key points in the Liberal Democrats' election manifesto 👇
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Mogg on BBC News "People who are pro-EU are campaigning to remove the Prime Minister"
Names Tobias Elwood and Jeremy Hunt.
Win or lose the vote tonight, this is going to tear the Tories apart.
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So, what exactly is the plan if Davey wins to tackle questions like this other than yelling 'Its time we own the coalition!' and 'experiened candidate!'
"I'm sorry about that. It was one of the things that we did get wrong"
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson apologises for her party's support for coalition benefit cuts, saying "we should have stopped it"
[Tap to expand]
#BBCElection
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It wasn’t the leaflets that won Chesham and Amersham, it was Ed Davey personally going round threading physical violence if people didn’t vote for us. Crude but effective.
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I might be biased, but breakthroughs in areas that previously had no Lib Dem councillors really are my favorite results
Congrats Cllr Whittle!
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Before I get another copy & paste email, I'll make myself clear again.
I'm not standing down for the Labour party.
Stopping a Labour Brexit is just as vital as stopping a Tory one.
Stopping an anti-semite becoming PM is just as important as stopping an Islamophobic one.
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This is my favourite result of the night, a wonderful constituency represented by a fantastic MP
I'm humbled and incredibly proud to have been elected to represent Stratford-on-Avon.
Thank you for putting your trust in me.
Thank you for voting tactically.
Thank you if this was your first LibDem vote.
I will not let you down.
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The Radical Association drama just shows that when Ed said "Nobody brings up the coalition" its because he avoids being in the same room as people who might
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If you're poor you cannot possibly achieve good grades - that's the message from both the Tories and the SNP this week. I'm disgusted.
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Me: Can we talk about the success of the Lab/Lib Coalition in Wales?
Lib Dem HQ: No, we have some Coalition at home
The coalition at home:
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Why has he been photoshopped in with some random kids from the University of Kentucky
1/ In the UK smoking causes 1 in 4 cancer deaths.
So I’m proposing changing the law so children turning 14 or younger this year can never legally be sold cigarettes in their lifetime.
A smoke-free generation.
None of us want our children to grow up to smoke.
Here's why 👇🧵
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Same Sex marriage was one of greatest policies of the coalition - made possible by Lynne Featherstone
If she is saying it's time to move on, then its significant
Ed still thinks LD that the LibDem coalition successes will persuade people to vote for us. At 6% in the polls it’s not a common view. We need to move on.
#VoteLayla
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It was great to meet the fantastic Steve Bray
@snb19692
a few weeks ago - now there is a man fighting to
#StopBrexit
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Both Ed and Layla have condemned the Exam Crisis, but Layla is the one getting media attention
That's the kind of leader we need - one that's interesting enough for the press to listen to
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Layla didn't run in the last leadership election, so she doesnt have the contact list Ed does
I'd argue this isnt fair - no candidate should have a head start because they lost last time
So I've just made a donation to Layla's campaign
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From the outside looking in, the Lib Dems are a sinking ship, and we aren't going to change that view with more of the same.
That's why I'm so excited to
#VoteLayla
. A chance for a new kind of leader, with a clear vision that sets us apart from the two old parties
It's finally here! The ballot for the Lib Dem leadership opens tomorrow.
We can do better than 6% in the polls. I have a plan to change our party, and a vision for our country. Read it here 👉
#VoteLayla
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Not only has Sonia been an absolute delight when I've met her on the campaign trail, she's also defeated one of the worst race baiting hate mongering MPs in the last parliament.
This is one Labour gain I'm more than happy to celebrate
The results are in.
I am proud and honoured to share that I have been elected to serve as the MP for Dudley!
Thank you to the constituents of Dudley that have put their faith in me to become Dudley’s first-ever female MP. You have put your trust in me, and I plan to repay that
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Last night, we lost by just 21 votes. Now the most marginal ward in Dudley.
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The ONLY line of attack Labour have managed to muster up at this election is that I work for the national Liberal Democrat Party
Funny in its own right, but hilarious because it's also not true
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I need to know what the plan is regarding coalition if Ed wins, because I refuse to say 'yeah but think of the good stuff' when the 'good stuff' is 5p plastic bags and the bad is the bedroom tax
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A shame Labour feel the need to peddle more mistruths on the
#channel4debate
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Lib Dems have the most generous policy on child care, giving all children 35 hours from 9 months old, compared to Labour's 30 hours from 2 years.
Which of those sounds radical to you ?
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Ed Davey is fantastic, he is intelligent and genuinely wants to build a better world. But for me he represents business as usual at a time when our party needs a new purpose.
If he wins, I'll still happily campaign, but I'm incredibly concerned that with him, we have a ceiling
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Davey: Vote Labour where they can win
Davey Fans:
Moran: Let's work with Labour to make sure we win our targets and they win theirs while still building up support for our party nationwide
Davey Fans: If I wanted Labour to win I'd join Labour
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Ed has unfairly used contact data from the last election he lost
Was conveniently not mentioned in the election review, the author of which then endorsed him
And now he is claiming policy that Layla wrote as his own
Dirty tactics are shameful for our party
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Davey supporters are like "That's such dirty campaigning, how dare you show people Ed's voting record" and then tell people that Layla is basically Momentum backed
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I spent a few hours with
@kack_tsar
and one of the fantastic Lib Dem candidates in the Worcestershire By Elections
@MintMurray4
tonight
A great reception on the door, voters are fed up with the Conservatives on the county, and with their Green Party backers on the City too
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I'm tired of treating Cummings like he's anything special. He won a referendum by 1.89% and was responsible for the campaign that defeated Jeremy Corbyn.
Neither are particularly grand victories, what exactly would the consequences be if he were sacked
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It's not often that leadership contenders get a trial run. But that's exactly what Ed has had the last 7 months and in those 7 months we have lost half our votes.
We cannot carry on like this.
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Stop fighting over whether or not homeworking is amazing or shite and just embrace a work culture that let's people chose which is right for them
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I haven't seen a single argument against 16 year olds voting that doesn't also apply against Henry Bolton
Madness. Utter and complete madness. Most 16 year olds haven’t a clue about politics, taxation, legislation, government policies, or their implications and don’t work. Sunak doesn’t deserve to win, but on this idea alone, Labour has to be kept from office.
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Tories expected to change guidance so that political leaflets can only be delivered if done so through paid deliveries.
They are pricing out the competition to give themselves an advantage
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I'm delighted to have Kash Khan join the Lib Dem Team here in Dudley 🧵
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Still getting the vote out for
@MintMurray4
in Warndon
Only Sarah can beat the Tories in this county division!
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Poverty is bad unless it's under a Labour government is an odd position for Labour to be creeping towards
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
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For three years I've been marching and campaigning - fighting for our place in Europe.
On December 12th I'm taking that fight to the Tories in my hometown.
Join me.
#StopBrexit
#GE2019
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Will whoever wins please sack Rennard - it's a disgrace he is still allowed to fly our flag
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Instead of wasting money on ANOTHER pro-EU centre left party why not donate to Lib Dems in marginal constituencies and actually have some impact on British politics
Morning! At the launch of Gina Miller’s True & Fair Party. It’s quite empty so far but that could change in the next 4 minutes
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Labour and the Conservatives have failed our borough.
Every vote for the Liberal Democrats on May 2nd is a vote for a real opposition who will stand up for our communities and up to whoever ends up running the council
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