Caroline Voaden
@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon and Schools Spokesperson. Former leader of Lib Dem MEPs. 🔶
Education Select Committee member.
UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly member.
E:[email protected]
Education Select Committee member.
UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly member.
E:[email protected]
Reposted by Caroline Voaden
Britain has a NEET crisis - and it's heavily linked to mental health.
At Liberal Democrat Conference, we'll discuss how to break the cycle of poor mental health with:
@beckymontacute.bsky.social
@lukemunford.bsky.social
Baz Ramaiah
@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social
Sponsored by Policy@Manchester
At Liberal Democrat Conference, we'll discuss how to break the cycle of poor mental health with:
@beckymontacute.bsky.social
@lukemunford.bsky.social
Baz Ramaiah
@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social
Sponsored by Policy@Manchester
September 16, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Britain has a NEET crisis - and it's heavily linked to mental health.
At Liberal Democrat Conference, we'll discuss how to break the cycle of poor mental health with:
@beckymontacute.bsky.social
@lukemunford.bsky.social
Baz Ramaiah
@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social
Sponsored by Policy@Manchester
At Liberal Democrat Conference, we'll discuss how to break the cycle of poor mental health with:
@beckymontacute.bsky.social
@lukemunford.bsky.social
Baz Ramaiah
@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social
Sponsored by Policy@Manchester
This is fantastic news. Once again, our teachers produce some of the best results in the world. But how long can this last given half are thinking of leaving the profession in the next 5 years?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK pupils rank highly in international reading, maths and science tests
But the Pisa test scores vary significantly between England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 8, 2026 at 10:24 AM
This is fantastic news. Once again, our teachers produce some of the best results in the world. But how long can this last given half are thinking of leaving the profession in the next 5 years?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It is outrageous that banks have been able to get away with shutting branches with impunity.
We know they have the money to provide the services we deserve. It’s time for the government to compel them to protect – and restore – face-to-face banking services in rural areas.
We know they have the money to provide the services we deserve. It’s time for the government to compel them to protect – and restore – face-to-face banking services in rural areas.
September 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
It is outrageous that banks have been able to get away with shutting branches with impunity.
We know they have the money to provide the services we deserve. It’s time for the government to compel them to protect – and restore – face-to-face banking services in rural areas.
We know they have the money to provide the services we deserve. It’s time for the government to compel them to protect – and restore – face-to-face banking services in rural areas.
Burnham’s ambition to boost technical education should be applauded, but having read the proposals, I have questions…
What do you think? Have a read of the policy via the link below. 📌
What do you think? Have a read of the policy via the link below. 📌
July 28, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Burnham’s ambition to boost technical education should be applauded, but having read the proposals, I have questions…
What do you think? Have a read of the policy via the link below. 📌
What do you think? Have a read of the policy via the link below. 📌
Reposted by Caroline Voaden
Score for Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government is now letting pubs stay open for this weekend’s game after he raised the issue in Parliament today! 🏴
The Government is now letting pubs stay open for this weekend’s game after he raised the issue in Parliament today! 🏴
July 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Score for Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government is now letting pubs stay open for this weekend’s game after he raised the issue in Parliament today! 🏴
The Government is now letting pubs stay open for this weekend’s game after he raised the issue in Parliament today! 🏴
Ten years on, was it worth it?
Easy answer, that.
Easy answer, that.
June 23, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Ten years on, was it worth it?
Easy answer, that.
Easy answer, that.
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10 years on, the very same politicians who caused the Brexit mess say nobody can dare try to fix it.
We say enough. It's time for a bold new deal with Europe to make Britain safer, richer and stronger.
Watch our new film here ⬇️
youtu.be/ihdhBLT6YYM
We say enough. It's time for a bold new deal with Europe to make Britain safer, richer and stronger.
Watch our new film here ⬇️
youtu.be/ihdhBLT6YYM
It's time for a bold new deal with Europe.
10 years on, the very same politicians who caused the Brexit mess say nobody can dare try to fix it.
We say enough. It's time for a bold new deal with Europe to make Britain safer, richer and…
youtu.be
June 23, 2026 at 6:30 AM
10 years on, the very same politicians who caused the Brexit mess say nobody can dare try to fix it.
We say enough. It's time for a bold new deal with Europe to make Britain safer, richer and stronger.
Watch our new film here ⬇️
youtu.be/ihdhBLT6YYM
We say enough. It's time for a bold new deal with Europe to make Britain safer, richer and stronger.
Watch our new film here ⬇️
youtu.be/ihdhBLT6YYM
Reposted by Caroline Voaden
Reports of a Russian warship firing warning shots in the English Channel are deeply concerning. Russia is quite literally on our doorstep.
Intimidation in our waters must not be tolerated. A reminder that we cannot afford any more delays to the Defence Investment Plan
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Intimidation in our waters must not be tolerated. A reminder that we cannot afford any more delays to the Defence Investment Plan
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
MoD investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in Channel
A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Reports of a Russian warship firing warning shots in the English Channel are deeply concerning. Russia is quite literally on our doorstep.
Intimidation in our waters must not be tolerated. A reminder that we cannot afford any more delays to the Defence Investment Plan
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Intimidation in our waters must not be tolerated. A reminder that we cannot afford any more delays to the Defence Investment Plan
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Caroline Voaden
This is our local #WakeUpWestminster call for fair elections. We were especially pleased to welcome our MP @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social to the event.
June 14, 2026 at 9:40 AM
This is our local #WakeUpWestminster call for fair elections. We were especially pleased to welcome our MP @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social to the event.
There is still a lot of detail missing from this announcement, but already I have some concerns about the blanket ban approach.
The government has clearly not heeded the warnings from Australia where a similar approach has been easily circumvented by teenagers.
The government has clearly not heeded the warnings from Australia where a similar approach has been easily circumvented by teenagers.
June 15, 2026 at 9:56 AM
There is still a lot of detail missing from this announcement, but already I have some concerns about the blanket ban approach.
The government has clearly not heeded the warnings from Australia where a similar approach has been easily circumvented by teenagers.
The government has clearly not heeded the warnings from Australia where a similar approach has been easily circumvented by teenagers.
Reposted by Caroline Voaden
The Prime Minister must stop begging tech companies to tackle child sexual abuse material and take decisive action to protect children online.
@munirawilson.bsky.social, @dannychambers.bsky.social, @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social
@munirawilson.bsky.social, @dannychambers.bsky.social, @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social
June 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The Prime Minister must stop begging tech companies to tackle child sexual abuse material and take decisive action to protect children online.
@munirawilson.bsky.social, @dannychambers.bsky.social, @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social
@munirawilson.bsky.social, @dannychambers.bsky.social, @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social
Is this honestly the best the Prime Minister can offer?
The tech giants have sat on software to do this for years but have instead prioritised profits over safety.
We need it rolled-out immediately.
The Prime Minister shouldn’t be begging them to act; he should force them.
The tech giants have sat on software to do this for years but have instead prioritised profits over safety.
We need it rolled-out immediately.
The Prime Minister shouldn’t be begging them to act; he should force them.
Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones
Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PM
www.theguardian.com
June 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Is this honestly the best the Prime Minister can offer?
The tech giants have sat on software to do this for years but have instead prioritised profits over safety.
We need it rolled-out immediately.
The Prime Minister shouldn’t be begging them to act; he should force them.
The tech giants have sat on software to do this for years but have instead prioritised profits over safety.
We need it rolled-out immediately.
The Prime Minister shouldn’t be begging them to act; he should force them.
Farage’s response to the shocking murder of Henry Nowak has been nothing short of despicable.
It shows exactly what kind of man he is.
It shows exactly what kind of man he is.
June 3, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Farage’s response to the shocking murder of Henry Nowak has been nothing short of despicable.
It shows exactly what kind of man he is.
It shows exactly what kind of man he is.
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Our water industry is broken. Failing customers. Failing our rivers.
@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social on why the UK's privatised water system isn't working and why it's time for real change
@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social on why the UK's privatised water system isn't working and why it's time for real change
June 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Our water industry is broken. Failing customers. Failing our rivers.
@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social on why the UK's privatised water system isn't working and why it's time for real change
@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social on why the UK's privatised water system isn't working and why it's time for real change
I’m really proud to be part of a committee that has actually said what needs to be said - we must protect our children from the dangers of social media and we must not delay any longer.
Have a read below. 👇
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cm...
Have a read below. 👇
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cm...
Growing up in the online world: The Education Committee’s response to the Government’s consultation
Report of the Education Committee
publications.parliament.uk
May 22, 2026 at 9:09 AM
I’m really proud to be part of a committee that has actually said what needs to be said - we must protect our children from the dangers of social media and we must not delay any longer.
Have a read below. 👇
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cm...
Have a read below. 👇
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cm...
Damning report here on the UK’s unpreparedness for a changing climate.
Remember 19th July 2022? When temperatures soared above 40c in some places.
By 2050, that’ll be happening everywhere.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Remember 19th July 2022? When temperatures soared above 40c in some places.
By 2050, that’ll be happening everywhere.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns
Landmark report calls for widespread air conditioning and says UK temperatures forecast to exceed 40C by 2050
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Damning report here on the UK’s unpreparedness for a changing climate.
Remember 19th July 2022? When temperatures soared above 40c in some places.
By 2050, that’ll be happening everywhere.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Remember 19th July 2022? When temperatures soared above 40c in some places.
By 2050, that’ll be happening everywhere.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This important intervention exposes one of many major flaws with the government’s proposed SEND reforms. The consultation closed this week with many questions unanswered.
As Schools Spokesperson, I am committed to getting the answers parents and SEND deserve about the government’s planned reforms.
As Schools Spokesperson, I am committed to getting the answers parents and SEND deserve about the government’s planned reforms.
‘Attainment at all costs’ approach could undermine Send changes, school leaders in England say
Union says emphasis on academic goals conflicts with proposed measures on special educational needs provision
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2026 at 9:19 AM
This important intervention exposes one of many major flaws with the government’s proposed SEND reforms. The consultation closed this week with many questions unanswered.
As Schools Spokesperson, I am committed to getting the answers parents and SEND deserve about the government’s planned reforms.
As Schools Spokesperson, I am committed to getting the answers parents and SEND deserve about the government’s planned reforms.
Wow, that didn't take long.
What was it Farage said about improved candidate vetting this time around? 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What was it Farage said about improved candidate vetting this time around? 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK councillor in Essex quits after social media claims
Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating racist posts on social media.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 11, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Wow, that didn't take long.
What was it Farage said about improved candidate vetting this time around? 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What was it Farage said about improved candidate vetting this time around? 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Great to be out campaigning in Hillside ward this evening with colleagues from Merton Lib Dems - a beautiful evening to talk to people about our challenge to Labour for Merton council
@mertonlibdems.bsky.social
@mertonlibdems.bsky.social
April 30, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Great to be out campaigning in Hillside ward this evening with colleagues from Merton Lib Dems - a beautiful evening to talk to people about our challenge to Labour for Merton council
@mertonlibdems.bsky.social
@mertonlibdems.bsky.social
TikTok and Meta reject claims their platforms are addictive despite...
A court finding Meta had intentionally built an addictive social media platform which harmed users’ mental health. 😡
A court finding Meta had intentionally built an addictive social media platform which harmed users’ mental health. 😡
April 21, 2026 at 3:44 PM
TikTok and Meta reject claims their platforms are addictive despite...
A court finding Meta had intentionally built an addictive social media platform which harmed users’ mental health. 😡
A court finding Meta had intentionally built an addictive social media platform which harmed users’ mental health. 😡
Delighted that Orban lost - even more so that it was a landslide victory. No doubt the Hungarians were desperate to rid themselves of him and his cronies.
Here’s hoping Magyar will stick to his promise of better relations with the EU and cleaner politics.
A hopeful night for European politics
Here’s hoping Magyar will stick to his promise of better relations with the EU and cleaner politics.
A hopeful night for European politics
April 12, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Delighted that Orban lost - even more so that it was a landslide victory. No doubt the Hungarians were desperate to rid themselves of him and his cronies.
Here’s hoping Magyar will stick to his promise of better relations with the EU and cleaner politics.
A hopeful night for European politics
Here’s hoping Magyar will stick to his promise of better relations with the EU and cleaner politics.
A hopeful night for European politics
Reposted by Caroline Voaden
This is not just a victory for the people of Hungary, but for all those around the world who believe in international cooperation, democracy and the rule of law 🇭🇺
April 12, 2026 at 9:08 PM
This is not just a victory for the people of Hungary, but for all those around the world who believe in international cooperation, democracy and the rule of law 🇭🇺
We must stay out of this insane war.
Liberal Democrat MPs have written to Keir Starmer today calling on him to withdraw US access to UK air bases. Donald Trump's latest shocking threats against Iran would amount to war crimes. The UK cannot be complicit.
April 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM
We must stay out of this insane war.
Reposted by Caroline Voaden
We have warned from the start that the UK has to avoid being dragged into another war in the Middle East.
Starmer must now let Parliament vote on the terms of the agreement with the US for their use of UK bases.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...
Starmer must now let Parliament vote on the terms of the agreement with the US for their use of UK bases.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...
Iran war latest: UK should have acted faster, Trump says, after it offers British bases for Hormuz strikes
Keir Starmer's decision comes after Donald Trump berated his Nato allies as
www.bbc.co.uk
March 20, 2026 at 9:17 PM
We have warned from the start that the UK has to avoid being dragged into another war in the Middle East.
Starmer must now let Parliament vote on the terms of the agreement with the US for their use of UK bases.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...
Starmer must now let Parliament vote on the terms of the agreement with the US for their use of UK bases.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...
I was proud to vote against restricting trial by jury last night.
If more Labour backbenchers had taken a stand, alongside the Liberal Democrats, we could have stopped the government.
If more Labour backbenchers had taken a stand, alongside the Liberal Democrats, we could have stopped the government.
March 11, 2026 at 10:04 AM
I was proud to vote against restricting trial by jury last night.
If more Labour backbenchers had taken a stand, alongside the Liberal Democrats, we could have stopped the government.
If more Labour backbenchers had taken a stand, alongside the Liberal Democrats, we could have stopped the government.