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MP for #WestDorset . Promoted by N. Ireland on behalf of E. Morello (Liberal Democrats), all at 11 Alfred Road, Dorchester, DT1 2DW

West Dorset
Joined September 2017
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@EdwardMorelloWD
Edward Morello MP
2 months
If you are a constituent and would like to get in touch please email edward.morello.mp @parliament .uk
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Edward Morello MP
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Look at this! The @Conservatives know their brand is toxic. No logo, no blue. Trying to pass themselves off as @TheGreenParty .
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Edward Morello MP
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This is why tactical voting is going to be important at the next election.
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Edward Morello MP
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Well credit where credit is due I think the Conservatives maybe the first political party to come up with a way to increase voter turnout amongst under 25s.
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Alex Wickham
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NEW: Rishi Sunak has pledged *mandatory* National Service for *every 18 year old* if he wins the election — they will *have to* do either a year-long army placement or one weekend a month volunteering for a year First ‘bold’ manifesto policy, but it will be highly controversial
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A huge thank you to the voters of West Dorset for placing your trust in me, and to the many many people who worked incredibly hard to make this a reality.
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Edward Morello MP
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Well that was a busy first day at Westminster. Importantly I've been set up with my IT so if you want to get in touch please email me at edward.morello.mp @parliament .uk I'm here to serve.
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Edward Morello MP
1 year
Just look at the South West! And Somerset is LibDem run already. What a sight, what a beautiful beautiful sight. #WestIsBest
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Edward Morello MP
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Bank Holidays are a great time for getting things done. So why not join the resistance?
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Edward Morello MP
2 months
Good Morning West Dorset! Let's do this!
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Edward Morello MP
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Sunak has bottled it again. And he'll bottle it again in the Autumn. We'll be told it will be Christmas, and he'll bottle it then. This election isn't happening until he runs out of road in January. The man has all the backbone of a blancmange.
@Telegraph
The Telegraph
4 months
🔴 NEW: Downing Street has shelved plans for a general election this summer, The Telegraph understands, with an autumn vote now widely expected after Tory local election defeats. Read this front page story here 👇
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@EdwardMorelloWD
Edward Morello MP
5 years
The best way the @ForChange_Now MP's could announce they were defecting to the @LibDems would be to tweet: I just joined the Liberal Democrats - join me here:
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So far this debate is a great advert for voting @libdems .
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Love this from @thetimes
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Edward Morello MP
5 years
I mean how stupid do you have to be to deface a sign on private property and then put a sign up (also on private property) right next to it claiming responsibility?
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Edward Morello MP
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Look at all that gold, what a beautiful sight!
@ElectionMapsUK
Election Maps UK
4 months
Dorset Council Result #LE2024 : LDM: 42 (+13) CON: 30 (-13) GRN: 4 (=) IND/LOC: 4 (=) LAB: 2 (=) Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
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Yet another remarkable achievement by the @Conservatives
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Right, all sworn in. ✔️
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Looking majestic West Dorset!
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Very nice to see #WestDorset identified by @BBCNewsnight as a @LibDems target seat. We're working hard to turn that blue into a yellow.
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Edward Morello MP
2 years
Me and Mohammed out and about in Axminster for @RichardFoordLD . A lot of traditionally Tory voters saying they can't support this govt. Change is in the air.
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To the Green voter who emailed me over the weekend to say the @LibDems weren't close enough to winning #WestDorset to warrant lending us his vote...
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@ElectionMapsUK
Election Maps UK
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Nowcast Model + Interactive Map (15/05): LAB: 403 (+201) - 44.5% CON: 162 (-203) - 28.4% LDM: 35 (+24) - 10.5% SNP: 26 (-22) - 3.4% PLC: 4 (=) - 0.6% GRN: 1 (=) - 5.1% RFM: 0 (=) - 6.2% Others: 0 (=) - 1.4% LAB Majority of 156. Changes w/ GE2019.
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Still plenty of time to vote, come on West Dorset!
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Edward Morello MP
8 months
Well that would be lovely @Telegraph @YouGov thank you
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Edward Morello MP
4 months
If you haven't heard the news 🍾
@LibDems
Liberal Democrats
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🔶🥳Liberal Democrats gain control of Dorset Council from the Conservatives. We are back in the West Country. #LocalElections2024
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Be a force for good. Vote for candidates that actually care about the environment. #itstimeforchange
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Yes Bridport
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Edward Morello MP
1 year
Sir @EdwardJDavey tells @BBCNews "there are 15 seats in the West Country with smaller Tory majorities than the one we've just overturned in #SomertonAndFrome ."
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Come on West Dorset, we can do it!
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YouGov
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New YouGov MRP – Labour set to win more than 400 seats Labour: 403 (+201 since GE2019) Conservatives: 155 (-210) Lib Dems: 49 (+38) SNP: 19 (-29) Plaid: 4 (=) Greens: 1 (=) Reform UK: 0 (=)
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Voted!
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Edward Morello MP
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Delighted to announce that I have been chosen by @WestDorsetLD 's to be their Parliamentary candidate at the next General Election. I'm grateful for the members support and the opportunity to present a vision of a better future for the residents of #WestDorset . #itstimeforchange
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Edward Morello MP
3 months
Another day, another conversation, another voter requesting a sign. 👍
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1 year
New MRP poll for @thetimes by @stonehaven_uk has the @LibDems just ahead in #WestDorset . Change is in the air!
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Edward Morello MP
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This is why we can't stop. Two forecasts ( @NewStatesman and @PollingReportUK ) both say the margin is 3% either way.
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Same here
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Signs going up!
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Edward Morello MP
5 months
Just seen the full list of nominations for the Dorset Council elections on 2nd May and I would like to acknowledge the 4 people who've had the decency to run as The Conservative Party rather than hiding behind "local conservatives" like the other 79. Fair play.
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There we have it; @libdems in overall control of @DorsetCouncilUK . From 29 to 42. A Tory majority destroyed. What an amazing day. Congrats to all our hard working candidates, and the even harder working team behind them. 🎉
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Dorset Council Reporter
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#Dorsetelection Lib Dem majority of one at end with 42 seats, Con 30, ind 4, green 4, lab 2
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Edward Morello MP
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My wife tells me she overheard a woman at the school gate tell her toddler "come on, we're off to vote the Tories out" 👏😆
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Edward Morello MP
1 year
Also while I've got your attention. Only the @LibDems can beat the Tories in #WestDorset . If you are able to make a small donation you can help us win. Thank you for your generosity.
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Edward Morello MP
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We have 100 band new @LibDems signs ready to go. If you would like one in your garden you can request one at
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Edward Morello MP
8 months
Why does Fujitsu keep winning govt contracts? Why is Michael Keegan (former CEO of Fujitsu, Tory donor, and wife of Education Secretary Gillian Keegan) an advisor to the Cabinet Office? BBC News - Fujitsu won Foreign Office contract despite concerns
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Edward Morello MP
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Wow.
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Going to be very close. All hands to the pumps needed now.
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Edward Morello MP
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Signs! Signs! Signs!
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Edward Morello MP
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So close!
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Edward Morello MP
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Congratulations @SarahDykeLD , and well done to every @LibDems campaigner. What a result!
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Edward Morello MP
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Canvassing in Martinstown and gosh what a delight! The sun is shining, people are stopping in the street to say they'll be voting @libdems , requests for posters coming thick and fast!
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Edward Morello MP
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What day! Spent the morning in Langport taking to voters about the excellent @LibDems candidate @SarahDykeLD . Lots of support for change in #SomertonandFrome
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Edward Morello MP
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Signs are going up. Lyme Regis first prize.
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Edward Morello MP
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Well @NewStatesman / @BritainElects thinks we can win #WestDorset , and so do I!
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Edward Morello MP
3 months
With the last batch already released into the wild our hardworking stakeboard elves have knocked up another 100 in record time. If you've asked for one already it's probably on its way, if you haven't you can request one here:
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Edward Morello MP
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Right, Day 1, let's do this. Let's turn West Dorset gold.
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Edward Morello MP
2 months
Phew!
@alistaircoleman
Alistair Coleman
2 months
LibDems quietly shelve plans for Ed Davey to break the world record for jumping over LibDem MPs on a motorbike, which currently stands at five and a half LibDem MPs.
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Edward Morello MP
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Looks like now would be a really good time to sign up to help us win West Dorset
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Edward Morello MP
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Lucky I've got a boot full of signs because this is the 4th one today that been requested while I've been out door knocking
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Edward Morello MP
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hello me
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Edward Morello MP
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Love to see it
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@johnestevens
John Stevens
7 months
Exclusive: Bombshell MRP poll predicts Tories will lose three-quarters of their seats Full seat-by-seat results and map 👇
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Edward Morello MP
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Two MRP polls today, but who to believe: @yougov or @Moreincommon_ ? Either way the message is clear; the @libdems can win West Dorset. But we can't be complacent and we need your support.
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Edward Morello MP
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Pleased to join volunteers in Sherborne this morning to show my support for keeping the vital stroke unit at Yeovil open. I'm working with colleagues in Parliament from neighbouring constituencies to reverse the decision.
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Edward Morello MP
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On Day 2 of Dorset's election @WestDorsetLD have won 17/20 seats on Dorchester Town Council, 15/20 on Bridport, and 8/12 on Sherborne; retaining control of all 3. Thank you to all our candidates for all their hard work, an amazing result!
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Edward Morello MP
3 months
Another great policy from the only Party standing up for rural communities. BBC News - Lib Dems call for rural fuel duty relief expansion
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Edward Morello MP
1 year
STAY CALM PEOPLE!
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Edward Morello MP
5 years
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on this campaign. I am truly grateful for all your efforts.
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Edward Morello MP
4 months
"The Lib Dems believe they can use the victory to overturn Tory majorities at the general election, winning the West Dorset, and Mid Dorset and Poole constituencies."
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Edward Morello MP
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@werdnanosnevets Ed Davey has been very clear we won't. And doing so would be political suicide for the party.
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Edward Morello MP
1 year
Finally! @SarahDykeLD @SF_LibDems looking forward to getting another @LibDems MP elected in the South West. 💪
@BritainElects
Britain Elects
1 year
David Warburton (Con, Somerton and Frome) is to resign as an MP.
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Edward Morello MP
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Thankfully only one more day to go because I don't think my poor feet will stand up to much more abuse. Ibuprofen and sheer bloody-mindedness will see me through tomorrow.
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Edward Morello MP
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Shocked, shocked I say, to discover the newspaper owned by a russian oligarch Tory donor given a peerage by Boris Johnson doesn't support the Lib Dems. I'm sure the good people of West Dorset will be moved by the opinion of a newspaper published only in London. #OutOfTouch
@chrisloder
Chris Loder
8 months
The poll below has asked (on average) 80 people out of c76,000 at home. We can’t determine constituency opinion on this very small number, but in the meantime, today’s @EveningStandard doesn’t share the local LD’s optimism!
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Edward Morello MP
3 months
We have 77 @LibDems garden signs left. If you want one, or if we somehow haven't delivered one to you yet, please request through the website:
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Edward Morello MP
2 months
At Frampton village fete learning all about how much grass a cow eats to make a pint of milk.
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Edward Morello MP
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Dorset Tories complained to the police because we said they had voted to cut £2m from the cost of living fund. Whereas in fact they had simply removed the £2m from the budget. Which is obviously completely different. I am happy to correct the record.
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Edward Morello MP
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called for a Commons vote on the decision to withdraw the winter fuel payment from millions of pensioners, describing it as the government's "first big mistake".
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Edward Morello MP
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Might need to get a quick haircut
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Edward Morello MP
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Conservative MP's are determined to be on the wrong side of every issue. These are our allies, they fought along side our troops, they deserve better.
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Edward Morello MP
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Great to see @westdorsetmag covering the recent surge in support for the @LibDems .
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Edward Morello MP
1 year
Christchurch, North and Mid Dorset also on the list. Tactical voting in all the Dorset seats could see the Conservatives lose all 8.
@WestDorsetLD
West Dorset Liberal Democrats
1 year
Elections in #WestDorset are always between the Conservatives and the #LibDems . Labour have today confirmed that they can’t win here. They’ve announced that West Dorset will be a “non-priority” for them at the next General Election.
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Edward Morello MP
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Love to see it Bridport!
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Edward Morello MP
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Not much left to do now but get out the vote. To everyone who has done so much during this campaign I would just like to say a massive thank you. I hope tomorrow #WestDorset votes for the change it deserves.
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Edward Morello MP
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I have given up counting the number of times a day I read the news and think "dear lord just give us a general election"
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Edward Morello MP
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West Dorset - LibDem Gain
@PolitlcsUK
Politics UK
7 months
🚨 NEW: A bombshell MRP poll projects Rishi Sunak will be left with just 80 MPs after the election in what would be the biggest Tory defeat in history 17 cabinet ministers would be ousted [ @FindoutnowUK / @ElectCalculus / 18K people]
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Edward Morello MP
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I know abolishing the House of Lords is a @LibDems policy but honestly no one has done a better job of promoting the idea than the @Conservatives . Chapeau!
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Edward Morello MP
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Great to see @SarahDykeLD already making headlines. No one works harder than a @LibDems MP.
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Edward Morello MP
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Can't believe Nicola Sturgeon is trying to knock my announcement off the front pages.
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Edward Morello MP
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Delighted to announce that I have been chosen by @WestDorsetLD 's to be their Parliamentary candidate at the next General Election. I'm grateful for the members support and the opportunity to present a vision of a better future for the residents of #WestDorset . #itstimeforchange
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Edward Morello MP
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British farmers should be under no illusion what they are being asked to vote for. Their own demise.
@lewis_goodall
Lewis Goodall
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Jacob Rees Mogg: "I want cheaper food. I want hormone injected beef from Australia. I've eaten beef in Australia, it's delicious. There's nothing wrong with it."
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🚨Nadine Dorris resigns!🚨 Fire up the by-election bus we're going to Mid-Beds!
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Edward Morello MP
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Dorset Digest from @WestDorsetLD should be landing on your doormat this week, along with information on the @LibDems plan for Dorset. #ItsTimeForChange
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Edward Morello MP
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Also a friendly reminder that tactically voting for a party that believes in proportional representation is also the best way to end tactical voting.
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Edward Morello MP
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This is why tactical voting is going to be important at the next election.
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Edward Morello MP
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Amazing turnout in #Dorchester today. Thank you to all the members, councillors, and supporters who came to help flyer. Especially Sam The Man, officially the youngest member of Team Morello! #LibDemSurge
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Edward Morello MP
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Bit wet and wild in West Bay yesterday but still great to have @EdwardJDavey visit, and as he says: it's a two horse race in West Dorset!
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Edward Morello MP
5 years
In the last 24 hours we've seen a startling increase in our signs disappearing or being defaced across #WestDorset but especially around Sherborne. Knock us down and we come back stronger. Those signs will be back tomorrow. #VoteForChange
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Edward Morello MP
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29,000 hours of sewage release on dry days, including during last summers heatwave. I wonder how many people were swimming at #LymeRegis then? The Conservatives have refused to act, the Lib Dems have a plan.
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Edward Morello MP
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This is AMAZING! thanks for the support David! 🔶
@moondavid
David Moon
5 years
Liberal Democrats can win West Dorset with their excellent candidate ⁦ @LibDemEM
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Edward Morello MP
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Pre-election job number 476: trim hedge so #VoteLibDem stakeboard will be nice and visible
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Edward Morello MP
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Staggering that the @Conservatives -run Dorset Council is £143m in debt. Despite Dorset having one of the highest council tax rates in England. BBC News: Councils in crisis: Town Hall debt levels staggering, MPs warn
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