Liberal Democrat councillor for Brislington West. Promoted by the Bristol Lib Dems, 26 Chantry Road, Bristol BS8 2QD
Bristol, England
Joined September 2015
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I'm very pleased that the Government has launched a consultation on the CO2 stunning of pigs.
This is a very serious animal welfare issue that needs to be addressed, and I'm looking forward to working with experts and stakeholders to ensure we take action on this.
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Work has begun on the former John Peer site. Permitted hours for construction are weekdays 8 to 6pm, and Saturdays 8 to 1pm. The development is due to be completed by the end of 2028. Any concerns about noise, dust, etc, please let us know, or contact [email protected]
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Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?
@wessexwater are holding a drop-in session: The Park Centre, Daventry Rd, Bristol BS4 1DQ 12 Nov 10-12 to answer your questions.
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The only thing stopping the PM having an honest discussion is Labour’s EU red lines.
Removing them will get our economy growing and give us the chance to join the EU Migration and Asylum Pact.
That’s how we create a controlled, fair and safe asylum system.
"What's stopping the PM having an open and honest discussion on freedom of movement? Labour’s red lines on the EU.”
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The UK must oppose Orbán’s nomination.
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John said, “We feel sure many people will be glad to pause there before they reach the top of the hill. The bench is there for all to use. Just to rest a while on the way up and to pause for a few moments in remembrance of Hellen.” — with Jos Clark in Brislington West.
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🌺 Thank you to everyone who helped clean up and decorate our Brislington War Memorial the other day. We will be holding an Act of Remembrance at 10:45am on Armistice Day, Wednesday 11 November. All welcome.
“The Chancellor should use the upcoming budget as an opportunity to heed Liberal Democrat calls for Defence Bonds, end this era of defence stagnation and provide the funding to boost Britain’s shipbuilding industry.”libdems.org.uk/press/release…
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Today, I challenged Labour ministers to go much further to stop water companies from dumping sewage in Britain's waterways.
So it was utterly bizarre to see Tory MPs yet again annoyed at Lib Dems raising this issue.
We won't stop fighting to protect our rivers, lakes and seas.
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This week, we spoke to the BBC about how we want greater public control over our buses 🚌 people deserve a reliable network, and franchising would allow decisions to be made by elected representatives. The WECA Mayor should use the Bus Plan to set a timetable for public control📅
ALT Cllr Jos Clark speaking to camera
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Reform didn’t even win your constituency at the last election Andrew…
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No one can argue that Brexit was an economic success.
The new red tape is stifling business, leaving us cut off from our closest and largest trading partner.
To be serious about growth means being serious about rebuilding our relationship with Europe.
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Kemi Badenoch says anyone who wants to stand as a Conservative candidate at the next election must support her plan to withdraw from the ECHR.
Last week, a number of her MPs didn’t vote for her flagship policy.
Will she withdraw the whip?
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Imagine giving 53 years to your party, then being told you can't stand because you believe in human rights.
The Tories have lost a decent man & a powerful voice for London.
Yet again, Badenoch’s Conservatives are happy to chase Reform UK and exclude tolerant, liberal Londoners
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“Liberal Democrat council leaders are calling on the West of England mayor to set out a timetable for bringing buses back under public control.”
Lib Dems call on regional mayor to franchise buses bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cme8…
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Our party has zero tolerance for racism.
We welcome the announcement that the Liberal Democrats will not work with the Green Party nationally, and call on local government colleagues across the UK to show the same leadership to marginalise this fringe and extremist party.
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🏡 Meet the Builders - Update from SNG (Sovereign Housing)
“We have appointed Hill Group as contractor and works will be starting on 26 Oct. A Meet the Builder event has been arranged for this Thurs 22 Oct 4-6pm at Arnos Manor Hotel for local residents.”
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Local residents, John and Gill have installed a rainbow bench by St Cuthbert’s Church on Sandy Park Road. The bench is dedicated to their daughter, Hellen, who died in 2024.
The builder installed the bench today, Mon 19th Oct, on the second anniversary of Hellen’s passing.
The @LibDems are calling on the Chancellor to introduce a £14bn “breathing space package”. The fully funded package would combine an Essential Energy Guarantee with cuts to fuel duty, rail and bus fares, VAT on kerbside EV charging and hospitality VAT.
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