David Noakes ๐ถ ๐บ๐ฆ ๐๐
@cathedralsdavid
Former Southwark Lib Dem councillor (1998-2002, 2006-2022) Amnesty International member, LGBTQ+rights & proud UK citizen & European ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ช๐บ
On Friday 2nd August 2024, we will be offering free pedal cycle and mobile phone marking at our stall on St. THOMAS STREET, from 1200 hours. Please come along and see us there.
The Prime Minister today has the chance to show Trump that the UK stands for peace and the recognition of a Palestinian state.
๐ฃ Weโre hiring*! *Wellโฆ sort of. Southwark Lib Dems are looking for passionate locals to stand as councillors in 2026. No experience needed โ just a love for your community and a drive to make a difference. ๐งก Find out more: events.libdems.org.uk/events/87453/yโฆ #BeACouncillor #Southwark
Congratulations to the Lionesses for their inspirational performance in retaining the Euro Cup. Champions in 2022 & 2025 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐๐ฅ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐๐ฅ
Goodnight from Switzerland โค๏ธ๐
Listening to the Housing Scrutiny Commission for the massive overspend on Devon Mansions, Canada Estate & Kirby Estate, Labour cllrs donโt seem to be taking any responsibility for the shocking failings & lack of oversight of the major works. Powerful presentations by residents

Two dead and two injured in attack at business bbc.in/3TYeQZp
Itโs now being reported that four people were stabbed and two individuals have died.
Long Lane closed off following a stabbing earlier today. Thoughts are with the victim. Hopefully not life changing or life threatening injuries.
Long Lane closed off following a stabbing earlier today. Thoughts are with the victim. Hopefully not life changing or life threatening injuries.

Liberal Democrats will not stop campaigning until these failing water companies are held properly to account.
๐จ After almost two years of waiting, we finally have official investigations into the Devon Mansions and Canada Estate Major Works scandals It makes for shocking reading, but one question remains unanswered: What on earth were the Labour cabinet members doing?
southwark-libdems.org.uk/news/article/tโฆ
Sunflowers in Guy Street Park adding colour to the neighbourhood. Thank you to the local resident who planted them in them park. ๐ถ๐

Morning team in London Bridge & West Bermondsey. Very positive response on the doorsteps and lots of people planning to vote Lib Dem ๐ถ. Labour failing on cost of living, housing and community safety. Big thank you to all those who came out this morning and in the afternoon

This is an unacceptable Labour broken promise. The government promised us more police in London but what we are getting ,due to the funding shortfall, is the risk of our last 24/7 police station off the Walworth Road having its opening hours cut. Residents deserve better
๐ฎWe're campaigning to save Southwark's last police front counter. Our Labour Mayor and Government are making it harder to keep our streets cleaner and safe - at a time when we need a return to real community policing. Sign our petition!
Weโve been calling for the failing regulator Ofwat to be abolished for years. Now itโs time to go further, with a new regulator to clean up the Wild West water industry for good. Liberal Democrats will not stop fighting until these failing companies are properly held toโฆ
Victory! After years of campaigning, weโve secured support for a mandatory tourist tax in Southwark ๐ Itโs only fair visitors help fund the services local people rely on โ from cleaner streets to cost of living support. A big win for residents ๐ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/โฆ
Tonight @swklibdems are putting forward a motion calling for Southwark to implement a tourist tax - just ยฃ2 a night at hotels and hostels. Manchester, Liverpool and York have all done it - so why can't Southwark? We went out to see what tourists and locals thought of the idea!
Could you be a Southwark councillor? Or do you know someone whoโd be brilliant? Weโre looking for people who care about their community and want to make a difference ๐ No political experience needed โ just passion, empathy and a drive for change. events.libdems.org.uk/events/87453/yโฆ
Childrenโs Fun Fair in Spa Gardens, Bermondsey today and over the weekend. Make sure you get your refreshments from Belโs cafe in the park

Happy 77th Birthday to our NHS ๐ Thank you to all the NHS staff working hard to care for us and keep us healthy. The Liberal Democrats will always fight to protect our NHS and social care, and deliver on William Beveridge's great liberal idea.
๐ My latest column for @SouthwarkNews: Whatโs the point of a Labour government if it wonโt deliver for Southwark? From housing to policing to transport, Southwark is being let down โ again. Our residents deserve better.
I think itโs fair to say Labour are not having a good week. Chaos in parliament over their disability cuts and now chaos in the town hall selecting a new leader for the Southwark Labour Group and next Leader of the Council. Time for change.
EXCLUSIVE: Southwark Labour in crisis as regional party โorders leadership election re-run due to proxy vote rule breachโ southwarknews.co.uk/news/exclusiveโฆ