Medway Lib Dems🔶| Vice-Chair
@LibDemsHK
Social Justice, Human Rights, Trade
Published by Nicholas Chan at Medway Lib Dems, 155 Sturla Rd, Chatham ME4 5QH
Ed Davey is a kind and compassionate party leader.
The Lib Dems passionately puts forth to fix social care with healthcare.
It's an ambitious plan to reform social care and take a firm step towards ending the crisis in social care for good.
'One of my biggest fears in life is what happens to him when I'm gone.'
Speaking on
@ITVTonight
, Sir Ed Davey opened up about juggling responsibilities as Liberal Democrat leader and caring for his disabled teenage son |
@rachyoungeritv
reports
An honour to be selected for the Liberal Democrats Parliamentary Candidate for Chatham and Aylesford.
I know freedom can't be taken for granted and justice is a virtue. I am humbled to have the privilege to stand for values, secure and free, in this country.
#GeneralElection2024
It was a privilege to stand as the Liberal Democrats candidate for Chatham and Aylesford.
To all my neighbours in the community, thank you.
To my team
@MedwayLibDems
and Tonbridge & Malling Lib Dems, thank you for supporting the campaign. We are determined to challenge the
Don't forget your postal votes
Residents in
#RainhamNorth
, including conservatives supporters, rest assured we'll deliver better as strong community champions.
Vote my🔶team
Send a message for honest, competent Medway Council
#Medwaydeservesbetter
at
#Medwayelects23
🔶Awareness affect you all year round. e.g. Liberal Democrats urgent question in parliament ▶️
Myself experienced in social justice, at
#medwayelects23
vote Lib Dems in
#RainhamNorth
& you'll be assured of competent councillors scrutinising Medway Council
Many leaseholders & renters feel trapped in unfair services charges. It's a mental drain on tenants as I've seen in my pro-bono caseworks.
The Conservatives watered down leasehold reforms. Home owners can have their🏠repossessed & made homeless after being treated unfairly.
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@Tarahwelsh
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Service charge strikes are a symptom of a broken market. If freeholders and building-landlords weren’t rent-seekers, people wouldn’t do it.
Let leaseholders take control of their service providers and service charges!
Liberal Democrats candidate in Rainham North 🔶
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I'm proud every Lib Dem MP had voted for a ceasefire tonight. It wasn't our party's amendment, but we vote on principle.
We're clear to wipe out terrorists - Hamas. There're methodical ways to achieve that. Starving civilians and destroying 🏡isn't the pathway to peace.
Our amendment has not been allowed a vote.
@LibDems
will vote for any that inch towards peace - but we need to be clear, we have been put in an invidious position. Nothing we can vote for includes the whole of our position esp on two states and Hamas.
Polls opened!
And my fishes all agree on A Fair Deal
Team🔶Liberal Democrats in
#RainhamNorth
#Medway
🗑️ Litter Picking & report fly-tipping
📷 CCTV installed at Rainham Rec.
🌳 Planted & maintained trees
🚧 Got potholes fixed on Solomon Road, Holding Street and Berengrave Lane
Liberal Democrats have always stood up for the vital British values of democracy, liberty, human rights and the rule of law.
We'll resist those states that threaten us and robustly challenge our allies when necessary.
#ForAFairDeal
- supporting resilience through democracy
The Liberal Democrats manifesto commits
#ForAFairDear
to stand with
#HongKong
🔶Extending BNO integration funding
🔶Building new diplomatic, economic and security partnerships with democratic countries threatened by China, including Taiwan.
read more:
Throwback
#LDConf
Me with the energetic
@johnsweeneyroar
John Sweeney, who stayed in Kyiv reporting war crimes committed by Vladimir Putin.
Delighted to share the passionate panel discussion touching on
#Ukraine
#HongKong
& UK policies standing against expansionism & intolerance
My friends from
#HongKong
never have to resort to small boats because there's safe passage through the BNO visa scheme.
There're reasons refugees wish to rebuild lives here, e.g. established families to help them.
Asylum policies shouldn't discriminate
#IllegalMigrationBill
Thank you
@iaincdonaldson
for flying the liberal flag in Rochdale. I'm delighted the
@LibdemsHK
was there at the campaigns.
Lib Dems lead in upholding international law, human rights and justice; consistent & respectful in politics.
It's also striking how poorly Reform did.
Day 2 at LD Rochdale HQ preparing to speak with Rochdale residents.
Last night's point scoring & walk out in the House of Commons is a tragedy.
Liberal Democrats were calm and have always committed to solidarity with peaceful civilians - esp. mothers & children awaiting aid.
Getting even healthier enjoying the streets in
#Medway
Rainham North, Fort Horsted and more.
@MedwayLibDems
are around at your doorsteps reporting how we're going to make Medway even better.
On Thursday vote Lib Dems to guarantee a fair deal 🔶
Only the Liberal Democrats will put its leader and candidates through a complete test of resilience
Never giving up. Never taking anything for granted.
#VoteLibDem
🔶 One team
#ForAFairDeal
All
@LibDems
MPs are committed to vote for anything that calls for an immediate bilateral ceasefire to let aid in and hostages out.
Layla also visited the South Hebron Hills last week to see the sheer devastation brought about by IDF policies and extreme settler violence in the
It's going to be a very cold weather next week. Do check up on your elderly neighbours to see how they're doing.
Checking up salt / grit bins. I'm calling on Councils to make sure they're filled. Well done for KCC in Aylesford.
Stay warm❄️
YouGov poll indicates Lib Dems are doing well in usually Conservatives areas. It shows support for our serious, honest local policies ahead of
#LocalElections2023
In
#Medway
, we're putting serious efforts.
Team🔶
@MedwayLibDems
, strong local champions
It's an honour to stand along with
@stueybourne
&
@alancollinspdb
,
@MedwayLibDems
🔶
Thank you to everyone who voted.
It's a beautiful sight to see the Count. It reminds it's a privilege to debate, advocate safely in a democracy; and it's not limited to an election campaign.
Lib Dems led Oxfordshire County Council is delivering clean buses🚏.
This means better ride quality and cleaner air. It'll definitely pay itself with better public health. It's a better investment for residents.
So, why am I seeing '04 plate buses spilling fumes around Medway?
Proud and thrilled that LibDem-led
@OxfordshireCC
has delivered this visionary scheme as a key part of our commitment to a greener, safer Oxford, with our partners OBC and Stagecoach. Together we are delivering better places and better buses
Helping Viv Parker out at Fort Horsted. Team
@MedwayLibDems
🔶Fixing
#Medway
streets
🔶Keeping in touch all year round
p.s. Lib Dems get democracy done right
🔶Bring VoterID on 4 May
#MedwayDeservesBetter
“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.”
#BBCQT
#LibDems
humanitarian response
“Liberal Democrats do think it is time for an immediate, bilateral ceasefire. We need the killing to stop.
"If we don’t try, we can guarantee something like this will happen over and over again."
@LaylaMoran
Lib Dems are certainly in the Arena🔶
Up and down the country at each doorsteps, it's humbling we've the support on our fair deal for each local community.
Good luck to
@TweetingCollins
and here in
#Medway
we're ready for
#MedwayElects23
.
P.S. don't forget VoterID on 4 May🔶
📰 In
@guardian
this week 🙌 Our plans to win in Harpenden & Berkhamsted are clear!! People are tired of the Tories and ready for a change. 🔶🔶🔶
It was a real pleasure to welcome
@GuardianHeather
to
#Berkhamsted
to talk to local people.
I could care less about the blow for Sunak. But when Conservatives keep watering down leasehold reforms and failing to protect renters, what're young families going to do for homeownership?
Almost half of Medway properties are rental. Families are asking for a fair 🏡ladder.
BREAK: Michael Gove has caved to Tory landlord backbenchers and watered down the Renters Reform Bill
The Bill will be returning to the Commons after Easter Recess
Letter to Tory MPs here ⬇️
Also now in
#RainhamNorth
speaking to residents
🔶Lib Dems results:
🗑️ Report fly-tipping in Scott Avenue & Lower Bloors Lane
📷 CCTV installed at Rainham Rec.
🌳 Planted trees across Rainham.
🚧 Potholes fixed on
#Medway
Sts
P.S. Rain is not going to stop
#MedwayDeservesBetter
Helping Viv Parker out at Fort Horsted. Team
@MedwayLibDems
🔶Fixing
#Medway
streets
🔶Keeping in touch all year round
p.s. Lib Dems get democracy done right
🔶Bring VoterID on 4 May
#MedwayDeservesBetter
In Fort Horsted, Viv Parker is your local champion
#MedwayElects23
🌳Fighting to save our green spaces
🚧Cleaning up our streets; reporting broken fences & potholes
🚌Working with Nu Venture to improve our local bus services
It's why I'm joining Viv to Demand Better in
#Medway
Helping Viv Parker out at Fort Horsted. Team
@MedwayLibDems
🔶Fixing
#Medway
streets
🔶Keeping in touch all year round
p.s. Lib Dems get democracy done right
🔶Bring VoterID on 4 May
#MedwayDeservesBetter
The status quo is simply not working. I shared residents' frustration with Southern Water & Ofwat. The Conservatives haven't gotten a grip on reality.
Ofwat pushes away responsibilities. "It's the Environment Agency", they say, pointing fingers as they wine and dine with water
Enjoyable night speaking at the joint Fringe discussing from Ukraine to UK Trade with
#China
A panel of parliamentarians, party policy & Party Bodies incl' Lord Purvis, Baroness Smith, Richard Foord, Christine Cheng, John Sweeney and myself.
#Bournemouth
#LDConf
@LibdemsHK
with Liberal Democrats Friends of Hong Kong founder
@LarryNgan1
supporting our Liberal Democrats Tiverton campaign.
Just done with a lovely morning countryside walk in sunshine Devon!
Tomorrow you've a choice bringing A Fair Deal for
#RainhamNorth
#Medway
. Use your Three votes for Lib Dems
🚮Litter Picking & Report Fly-tipping
📷Rainham Rec CCTV sorted
🌳Saved
🚧St better looked after; demand better street works & fix potholes
Beautiful
#MedwayDeservesBetter
Humble to represent
@MedwayLibDems
,
#RemembranceSunday
at St Margaret Church Rainham. It's also a solemn memory drawing us in challenge that our actions is important in unity and for liberties.
Encouraging attending a solemn service and friendly conversations with Medway Labour.
#RemembranceDay
we pause to honour the brave souls who have sacrificed for our freedoms.
Their courage reminds us of the precious gift of peace
let's choose actions & leaders that draw us closer to a world of unity and peace 4 all.✨
#medwayremembers
#labourparty
@GRLabour
Keeping myself busy finishing the editorial for
@LibDemsHK
at Spring Conference 2024
Mark your calendars - Our fringe on trade with
#China
runs on Saturday at 13:00-14:00, Novotel York Centre, Meeting Room 6
You can also pick up the China Focus at Conference's official
Happy my local MP Rehman Chishti wrote in The Observer on UK minorities.
I was once asked canvassing why I joined the Lib Dems instead of Conservatives. It's TRACK RECORD For A Fair Deal. Paddy,
@amcarmichaelMP
& all; 🔶policies Allows & Promote fairness.
Still waiting for my Government to act. We had a proud history for assisting refugees, but certainly not from this Gov.
Total lack of common sense for Dominic Raab to suggest on Sky, Kiev residents have to travel to Lviv to wait for a visa.
Waive visas now!
PROOF that you really do get FREE TRAINS if you’re a Ukrainian who’s escaped into Poland. Showed my passport to the inspector, he printed out the ticket for me, which lists PLN 0.00 on it as a price 🤍❤️ Dziękuje!
Don't forget to sign up for your postal votes before 5pm, 18 April ⬇️
Got your postal votes?
🔶Vote
@MedwayLibDems
in Medway. 🔶
The honest community champions
Send a message to this Conservative government that you won't be taken for granted.
I have been out speaking to residents and industries about their concerns. Rural Crimes, buses and more.
On British agriculture, there is no free trade without fairness. Farming communities need stability and fair trade deals.
On international developments this week, I'm
Roadworks provide apprenticeship training & keep us going in Medway.
Understandably it's frustrating with recent gasworks and Holding St, Rainham being closed. But do respect the roadworkers abiding by health & safety standards to keep everyone safe.
#ProtectOurRoadworkers
Three big Lib Dem WINS in yesterday's local by-elections.
Gaining from Labour in Hull and winning against the Conservatives in blue wall Hampshire and Hertfordshire.
This certainly calls for Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International to be re-opened for Eurostar services.
Both stations in Kent have all the infrastructures in place and won't be stopped by the "infrastructure issues" in the Thames tunnel.
A breath of fresh air with honest conversations from Ed right after the head to head debate on ITV.
It's why I joined the Liberal Democrats🔶. Discussing actual policy, proper scrutiny on serious issues like social care, and substantive answers.
In effect, Rishi Sunak has exiled British Citizens who marry / civil partnership someone who doesn't have UK Right of Abode.
The minimum income for family visas is £38,700. That's above average UK household earnings according to ONS figures.
Who's Rishi really coming down on?
A solemn Remembrance Sunday service in Rainham.
Thank you all who served, many who died along our families defending
#HongKong
& other conflicts.
We owe it as solemn memories to hold dear to our dreams,
that this beautiful country always flourish
inspiring liberty and justice.
Relishing the vibrant conversations I have this week with Medway businesses and residents in Chatham and Aylesford.
Together in the start of a new Parliament, we can secure apprenticeships and grow our economy with these visions.
I'd came down with a minor food poisoning
It's painful to see childcare in Medway closed
Even in 2019, Lib Dems detailed plans for 35 hours of free childcare from 9 months old
But it took the incompetent Conservatives to follow-up on 30 hours in 2023.
More Lib Dems🔶can provide an honest voice
The first weekend of the official campaign period is over, what a couple of days it’s been. Thanks to the huge effort of our teams of volunteers, we managed to deliver our latest leaflet.
#MedwayDeservesBetter
#LocalElections2023
@LibDems
A vote for the Liberal Democrats is a vote for local champions. It's time for a fair deal
🔶A system that works for health and carers
🔶Working communities listening to residents
🔶Fairer politics
Speaking to you at the doorsteps of Chatham and Aylesford.
1/🧵Honoured to have attended National Liberal Club Defence & Security Circle - Meet the Ukrainians Thursday night; Ukrainians from all walks of life, including advisors to the second in Command of the brave Ukrainian forces. I had the opportunity to speak to a doctor from Kyiv.
I join the
@LibDemsHK
in warmly welcoming every
#HongKonger
who have just settled in Chatham and Aylesford.
The
@MedwayLibDems
is here to help with any casework.
Wishing you and your family the best and a blissful year ahead in 2024. Happy Lunar New Year.
Wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year!
It may be the first Lunar New Year in the UK for many HongKongers, we wish you the very best getting a smooth new start in your life.
祝賀大家農曆新年快樂!
對很多香港人這是他們移英後第一次在英國過年,我們恭祝大家生活一帆風順!
While meeting with residents, they're concerned about rising water bills and why rivers remains polluted.
#Medway
residents deserve a better decision on Free Child Swimming. The best way to look after public facility is to ensure all residents can access them affordably.
On
1/ 🧵All Horizon scandal victims are brave campaigners and Alan Bates was gracious in saying "The Post Office has been briefing against our campaign for many years right across all political parties, just holding him (Ed Davey) purely responsible is a little bit much" ->
Liberal Democrats have asked David Cameron to publish legal advice on Israel-Gaza conflict back in Nov 2023.
“The widespread allegations of international law being broken by the Israeli Government response, whether in relation to hospitals, the withholding of relief supplies or
With Liberal Democrats🔶representing in Medway, we'll better scrutinised town planning permission.
Competence!
We shall work with communities.
We also don't want hardworking families to be unfairly mis-sold on their new homes with unjustified future costs.
#MedwayDeservesBetter
Such a shame to see a brand new playground empty because the housing developer has banned children other than those who live in just the 100 houses of the development.
I spoke to the council about this, and they said it’s unclear to them whether it’s even legally enforceable.
Arrived in York for
#LDconf
AND
WE've GOOD NEWS on
#HK
Youths & HK BNO
We made submissions & suggestions, and the Gov announced this week it'll be possible for HK youths claiming asylum another pathway to secure their future in the UK.
Stay tuned to our AGM & Fringe for further
A vote for Lib Dems at
#MedwayElects23
is an insurance you'll be best informed on your democratic rights.
We work with🔶MPs, closely scrutinising Conservatives mistakes
We do policies well so you don't lose out on
#democracy
YOU NEED VOTER ID on 4 May elections
#RainhamNorth
Proud to join
@UnlockDemocracy
today alongside my colleague
@SarahGreenLD
in support of their petition against undemocratic Voter ID laws.
The government has no excuse for these harmful rule changes - they must change course.
Ed Davey called on the UK Government to sanction two far-right, extremist Israeli ministers who are figureheads for the illegal settler movement. I agree it's the right response now for UK parliamentarians and a movement towards a political solution, putting us back on the path
My prayers are with the soilder and family in this morning's attack at Brompton Barracks. There is no place for such violence. Our Armed Forces serve our community, and I wish a swift recovery for the affected family.
The health of the nation matters. We can tackle challenges. Support in care gives us the confidence we're not alone.
The Liberal Democrats will be launching our manifesto today and we will Stand up for Carers, we'll give confidence to our NHS
#ForAFairDeal
to a caring society
Tmr, Vote Liberal Democrats for a caring country🔶
🧡Supporting NHS with Social Care
🧡Caring about our children's mental health
🧡A caring society for retirement
🧡Caring for the environment
Ed Davey and every Liberal Democrats is enjoying the campaign, sharing our stories.
Caring isn't just Ed's story, it's the story of millions, caring for each other, dealing with tough times, and keeping going with love.
📺
@EdwardJDavey
and his wife Emily sat down with
@BethRigby
to discuss balancing life in politics with their care responsibilities.
A vote for Lib Dems in
#MedwayElects23
is an insurance for a honest Medway Council.
Data says🔶we're the safe choice in Conservatives wards For a Fair Deal.
📷CCTV installed at Rainham Rec
🌳Maintained trees across Rainham
🚧Streets looked after well
In Mid Devon, the Liberal Democrats saved two paddling pools from closure.
Councils are starved of money from years of Conservatives underfunding. But, it's doable for Councils to listen to residents and put Medway's health first.
It's why
@MedwayLibDems
leads in urging Medway
Today we handed in our petition calling on
@MedwayLabour
to stop its plans to end free swimming for the children of Medway.
Thank you to 477 people who signed it 🙏
It's said Collingwood Ingram travelled to Japan 3 times and brought back to Kent grafted Cherry species which blossomed across UK & beyond.
William Adams from
#Medway
was military advisor to a Shogun.👓Ito Way, Yokoshuka Way
Rainham North & Medway; colourful, rich history.
Great to spend time with Medway youths at Mid Kent College today.
Exciting to hear from passionate youths like
@OliverTomlinMYP
. Housing & poverty were raised.
As part of
@MedwayUNA
, we'd be working with communities in tackling these concerns at both local and national levels.
Proud to have Lib Dem teams that always come out in packs.
Even on streets which always voted Conservatives, the feedback from the team is,
"I keep seeing the Lib Dems. There's some progress on the neighbourhood even though you're not my councillor. I'm voting Lib Dems now."
Despite it being hot and dusty, our teams were out across Medway this evening talking to voters. So great to see so much support for our brilliant candidates.
#GE2024
#ForAFairDeal
#VoteLibDem
Going through every street in
#Medway
means more than
#MedwayElects23
local elections
It's why we notice
🗑️& Report fly-tipping
📷Got CCTV installed at Rainham Rec improving safety
Because with all the lovely🌳,
you deserve The Fair Deal from Lib Dems🔶strong local champions.
Getting even healthier enjoying the streets in
#Medway
Rainham North, Fort Horsted and more.
@MedwayLibDems
are around at your doorsteps reporting how we're going to make Medway even better.
On Thursday vote Lib Dems to guarantee a fair deal 🔶
Congratulations to
@LCinNW
and the Camden Liberal Democrats on their 300 majority!
The Liberal Democrats approach in tackling daily local issues and providing stability though our sustainable policies are ever more important when families are working hard through challenges.
A vote for the Liberal Democrats is a vote for local champions. It's time for a fair deal
🔶A system that works for health and carers
🔶Working communities listening to residents
🔶Fairer politics
Speaking to you at the doorsteps of Chatham and Aylesford.
Just one month to go before the general election - and your chance to elect Liberal Democrat MPs who will fight for a Fair Deal for you, your family and your community.
Liberals always appreciate our communities
We want your voice to be heard, it's why up and down the country we seek
🔶Abolishing VoterID because the usual system is safe and open
🔶
#FairVotesNow
because your engagement deserve to be fairly heard
🔶Door knocking for your support
It's been a weekend full of wonderful Liberal people! It was fantastic to join
@CamUniLiberals
and friends visiting from D66 this weekend. Turns out,
#PR
is better for everyone.
#fairvotesnow
Today, 80 years on, we remember the bravery and sacrifice of the heroes of D-Day.
We owe all those who have served our nation in defence of our freedom our eternal gratitude.
For youths, the Liberal Democrats are focused on
- Good employment prospect
- Choices in training from good schools to apprenticeships
- A serious policy for mental health
That's my fair deal - never to leave youths behind.
Scorecard: Council seats switched hands between May 2022 & now.
Lib Dems 🔶+19, Conservatives -44 [net]
Lib Dems 🔶+16 in Conservatives area battles
Humbling our honest work in
#RainhamNorth
& beyond is recognised.
A Fair Deal for you. We're the strong local champions.
#Medway
@markpack
gets my vote. Rebuilding requires routine & realistic goals.
He's reachable and the Thornhill review emphasised what not to disregard. Our messages since surely have been accepted and constituencies voted for us in Local elections & Westminster by-elections.
#BackPack
[Breaking]
The Prime Minister gave a speech last Friday, urging that the nation must stand up to fight against extremism.
Today, cross-party parliamentarians kept that in mind and defeated his extremist Rwanda Bill.
We can't sit idly by when his Gov rampages on law breaking.
🚨 Five very heavy defeats on the Rwanda Bill for the Government today, and Tory peers voting against as well.
On rule of law issues, on safety, on independent monitoring, on reviews and appeals of decisions around Rwanda - the message to the Government is the same: think again
Thank you
@MedwayMessenger
for printing our story about the outrageous prices that our Labour council have set for the new Splashes.
Labour claim that they are for the poorest in Medway, yet this and the cancellation of free child swimming shows otherwise.
#VoteLibDem
The Liberal Democrats will fix NHS locally with more GPs.
The lack of GPs means A&E are overburdened. Medway Maritime Hospital has brilliant, hardworking NHS staff. Let's support the care system with respect and a crucial plan.
The incompetent Conservative Government is costing taxpayer's money
I've seen the Home Office asked tortured refugees to head home to withdraw their small savings. The learned judge took just 10mins to reject the Home Secretary's argument
We're for competence🔶
#Migrants
"Frankly the way we're treating migrants at the moment it's not only incompetent, and highly costly, it's frankly inhumane and it's shameful."
@HelenMorganMP
#BBCQT
Happy & proud to support my party's work on
#HongKong
and carrying on Paddy Ashdown's support on the rights of Hong Kongers.
#LibDems
Conference, please also support motion F4 in solidarity and to provide the people of HK the tools & support in the pursuit of their destiny.
The Chinese government have reneged on the promises made to protect and enhance their rights and freedoms. It is time the UK government reopens the BNO Passport scheme and extend it to give the people of HK the right to live in the UK.
Wishing everyone a peaceful & blessed Good Friday.
I'll be praying for wisdom to all who're in power to seek fairness & compassion through the determination & sacrifice from Christ, our Lord and Saviour. And feeling gratefulness God made in His image & sets as an example - Luke
~The seriousness with Youth Homelessness / without fixed abode.
Strood is now planning a brownfield development - Strood's Civic Centre site. It's 5 mins from 🚄and a bridge from Medway City Estate where there can be apprenticeships.
We need to use this opportunity and design