Al Pinkerton MP

Liberal Democrat MP for Surrey Heath. Interests in geopolitics, international border & territorial disputes, U.K. Overseas Territories.

[Al Pinkerton MP @AlPinkerton]

Published and promoted by the Surrey Heath Liberal Democrats, Station House, 1 Pembroke Broadway, Camberley, GU15 3XD.

[Al Pinkerton MP @AlPinkerton]

The best account that I’ve read on the lottery that is adult social care in the UK.

[Dan Neidle @DanNeidle]

I have a modest proposal for a new tax. It involves a deck of cards and a monkey throwing darts.

Here are the rules:

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Another prime minister crowned, a UK-EU summit delayed... and zero solutions for the real issues facing the UK.

Our Europe spokesperson @AlPinkerton explains how businesses, farmers and households are paying the price.

[Ed Davey @EdwardJDavey]

John Healey has seen up close the need to rebuild our Armed Forces after years of Conservative cuts and Starmer dithering.

Now as chancellor, he should take up Liberal Democrat plans for Defence Bonds to invest £20 billion in our sovereign capability.

[Al Pinkerton MP @AlPinkerton]

As an observer of the 2013 Falkland Islands referendum, I saw Islanders freely and overwhelmingly choose to remain British. Last night’s scenes in Atlanta were a disgraceful attempt to undermine that choice. Only the Falkland Islanders have the right to decide their own future.

[Calum Miller @CalumMillerLD]

Donald Trump is threatening to commit war crimes against Iranian civilians. He must back down from these reckless plans. He and Tehran must stop holding the world to ransom in the Strait. The only way out of this quagmire is a negotiated settlement.

https://t.co/jbxvLB6dRA

[Paul Kohler🔶MP for Wimbledon @PaulKohlerSW19]

Port of Dover has spent >£40m installing infrastructure to deal with the new EU Entry/Exit System, to which UK citizens now subject, under yet another Brexit ‘dividend’🤦🏻‍♂️

Sadly the French software is not working & they’ll be chaos this summer unless France suspends the EES.

[Al Pinkerton MP @AlPinkerton]

@ForzaMarkF1 Really?

https://t.co/ZvO8VqVj6V

[Al Pinkerton MP @AlPinkerton]

It was an absolute pleasure! Really good to understand more about the challenges in NHS dentistry.

[Eddie Crouch @EddieCrouch]

Pleasure to meet Dr @AlPinkerton MP to discuss the need for urgency & ambition in tackling the NHS dentistry crisis.
Your 11-year-old constituent who struggled to access help with severe dental pain is one of millions paying the price for the Government’s failure to act. @TheBDA

[Count Binface @CountBinface]

I can neither confirm nor deny that Robert Jenrick has asked to defect to the Count Binface Party. I can confirm that the answer's no.

[Al Pinkerton MP @AlPinkerton]

Zinger.

[Rachel Reeves @RachelReevesMP]

I will accept Nigel Farage’s request to be appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.

It is a farce and a desperate distraction, and the people of Clacton deserve better.

But if he wants to spend the summer arguing with a bin, I won't stop him.

[Al Pinkerton MP @AlPinkerton]

Cancelling the UK-EU Summit doesn’t cancel the problem.

The Government must urgently meet European counterparts to prevent Entry/Exit System delays causing chaos for British travellers this summer.

Our letter 👇

[Building Safety Scheme (LFRB) @polluterpaysbsb]

The proposed "Hillsborough Law" (via the Public Office Accountability Bill) introduces a strict statutory duty of candour for public authorities and officials. It mandates proactive, honest disclosure during investigations and inquests.

Those who intentionally or recklessly fail to comply face a maximum penalty of up to two years' imprisonment.

Why are @Royal_Greenwich Council risking 2 years in prison by falsely denying the existence of ALL evidence of illegal construction at 8 tall blocks of flats for over a year, with 1000 people at risk of dangerous fire safety defects?

@GideonJAmos @Royal_Greenwich @racheltaggart5 @abenaopp @mtpennycook @andyburnham @MattHartley100 @David_Llew @tom_creswell_ @MrOkereke @CllrLindaBird @AlPinkerton @Cllrjfahy @WelshCladiators @EOCS_Official @kevinhollinrake

[Al Pinkerton MP @AlPinkerton]

Do the military’s senior commanders really support the DIP? That was the challenge I posed to the Defence Secretary earlier this week…

[Al Pinkerton MP @AlPinkerton]

The SoS was unusually bullish in his response - and claimed that all senior commanders are fully behind the DIP.

[Al Pinkerton MP @AlPinkerton]

The Government’s Defence Investment Plan is in trouble.

Not only does it leave our Armed Forces still more than £10bn short, I challenged the Defence Secretary over reports that the military’s top brass have refused to endorse it.

[Ros Atkins @BBCRosAtkins]

Is the UK worse off because of Brexit? Ten years on since the Brexit referendum, we've looked at this question in detail. The video is produced by Katerina Karelli - and it's longer than our usual explainers. I hope you find it helpful.

[Al Pinkerton MP @AlPinkerton]

Disinformation is poisoning our democracy - often driven by hostile foreign actors. Today I asked what the Government is doing to protect the UK. The Minister revealed the recent Makerfield by-election was also targeted #hybridwar #Disinformation

[Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton & Minehead @RachelGilmourLD]

She has let her Party and herself down today.

Very often MPs disagree with each other. However I have never witnessed such graceless personal abusive attacks as we saw during PMQs from The Leader of The Opposition who is not worthy of her title Right Honourable.
#PMQs #LibDems

[John Sweeney @johnsweeneyroar]

Bloody well done @EdwardJDavey

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 WATCH: The Speaker calls out Kemi Badenoch after accusing Labour MPs of being "traitors"

"Don't be surprised when constituents feel they can use the same language. Let's show a little bit more decorum"

#PMQs