Jake Perkins
@jakearperkins
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Political Assistant to Liverpool Lib Dems All views are my own. He/Him.
Liverpool/Wirral
Joined September 2016
‘I am a Liberal and I am against this sort of thing’ - Clarence Harry Willcock, 1950 (also me, 2025).
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The prime minister believes a new scheme would help crack down on illegal working in the UK.
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"We need to start speaking with authenticity. People feel Nigel Farage does that because he'll have a ciggie and a pint, but ultimately he's not someone who represents working class people. We can." Liverpool Liberal Democrat @CarlCashman on how his party can win the North West:
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Oh it's a happy day as Mersey Rail user - contactless ticketing launched and James Street escalator is fixed 🥳
ℹ️ The escalator at James Street has returned to service after a complete refurbishment over several months, we thank customers for their patience during this time.
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Fly-tipping is out of control thanks to years of Conservative failure. We’re calling for a Fly-Tipping Fighting Fund to help clean up our communities with tougher fines and stronger enforcement.
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Apologies I’m only catching up on this news. I am so angry the Government is considering rolling back on the #HillsboroughLaw. It was a promise made to families who had been through hell and fought decades for justice. It’s contemptible to do anything but deliver it in full.
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I can't lie it's very hot and muggy in Liverpool Town Hall tonight and it's not just the hot air coming from Labour benches
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Join the island of misfit toys here https://t.co/8d7JgMqqXh We don’t bully people or judge if you’re a bit different. We try to forgive past mistakes if you’re willing to rehabilitate. We tend though to draw the line at corruption. If you care about Liverpool and you’re not
@harrydoyle96 At this point, the Liverpool Lib Dems are basically like an island of misfit toys.
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Just now in Parliament, I raised serious concerns about the government’s proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the devastating impact they could have on carers' allowances. These changes could see some carers facing financial losses of up to £12,000 a
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First, it was British steel. Now, it's British cars. Who will stand for Britain? Not Keir Starmer. Not Kemi Badenoch. Not Nigel Farage. That much is clear
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Also confirmed: 1. Urgent Question from @SteveDarlingMP: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if she will make a statement on the impact of changes to Personal Independence Payment on recipients of Carers Allowance.
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“If this was a plan to make our own luck, there must have been some pages missing.” Rachel Reeves’s spring statement was a “wasted opportunity” to create growth, says Lib Dem MP @TimFarron. @AlirazaManji99 | #TimesRadio
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"People like me, we’re not the type that normally get into public office, let alone the House of Lords." This month, Shaffaq Mohammed took up his seat. A former youth worker in Sheffield, he spent 25 years helping young people get the support they deserved.
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This Labour government has gone for the elderly, women and now disabled. I don't think this is the sort of change the country voted for.
'This will keep people like me awake at night.' @EdwardJDavey admits he's worried about the lack of detail regarding the government's welfare reforms, telling @NatashaC he 'sincerely hopes' his disabled son will still get his PIP payments.
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Ed Davey says banning under-22s from claiming incapacity benefits may be 'a step too far' The Lib Dem leader tells @romillyweeks the move by the government could see young people 'pushed into poverty'
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Pleased to get a commitment for action. Huge delays, costs & worries for those with permanent disabilities on renewing these awards, and unnecessary cost for councils too
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