Local Councillor for Hazel Grove and Cabinet Member for Housing and Environment at Stockport. Lib Dem candidate for Makerfield 2026. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ (he/they)

Joined August 2019
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Cllr Jake Austin 🔶 retweeted
"This isn't a general election. This is an election for a potential future Prime Minister via the back door, and that's not the right way to be doing politics."
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Cllr Jake Austin 🔶 retweeted
Until now, sex in law has been assumed to be based on your birth certificate (which can be amended by a GRC). The Supreme Court ruling changing it to "biological sex", a much messier definition which isn't binary, without a definition introduces huge uncertainty to the law.
16 Apr 2025
🚨 BREAKING: The Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is defined as biological sex under the Equality Act of 2010
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Fellow liberal-minded folk in the UK are bound to feel a sense of dread after the US election. Just remember, democracy is a constant, and one set-back (even a big one) is never a permanent change. We reflect, brush ourselves down, and continue the fight for the future. 💪
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If you’re feeling helpless and not sure how you can make a change, I implore you to get involved. Find your political home - wherever you are - and join the fight for global democracy.
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Rachel is going to make an amazing councillor - we're so excited to have her in the team. Well done on a fantastic by-election victory!
It’s official!!! I am the new councillor for Bredbury Green and Romiley and I’m ready to make a difference in our community! Thank you so much for supporting me, I won’t let you down xx
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A productive Saturday - advice surgery at the Hazel Grove library, followed by a visit to our first local Worker Bee markets for a long time! Ritchie had a fabulous time getting dog treats bought for him. 🦴
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Really great to officially open the new play equipment at Clarendon Road Park this morning! A big thank you to @Wendy4Stockport for working so hard alongside residents to get it in place. Thank you @Lisa_Smart for your support and helping us celebrate. 🛝
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Cllr Jake Austin 🔶 retweeted
Your Manchester Liberal Democrat team have a lot of lgbtplus campaign success - we intent to do more and keep pushing for a more inclusive city and nation. One that stands against conformity and ignorance. Join us libdems.org.uk/join-local
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Proud to March today with my GM Lib Dem fam! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Cllr Jake Austin 🔶 retweeted
Great to be with some Stockport colleagues at @ManchesterPride today!
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Cllr Jake Austin 🔶 retweeted
The far right thugs who are targeting Muslims, asylum seekers and communities of colour shame us all. Those who have used the tragic murder of three young children to fan the flames of hate will be held to account. Hate will not win.
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What a result! Proud to be part of this party. Proud to have played my part in making this happen. LibDem MPs are back in Greater Manchester!
The most Liberal Democrat MPs ever. What an election. What a stunning result. 🧡
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Cllr Jake Austin 🔶 retweeted
Well, nice of ITV to run a 60 minute advert for voting Lib Dem tonight.
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“Sunak is on TV by the river, we need a boat full of Lib Dems waving behind him, STAT!” Incredible.
Surprised Ed Davey wasn’t behind the boat on a waterski
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It was wonderful to have a (brief) break from campaigning yesterday to attend the fantastic @StockportPride festival and wave the Liberal flag. Seeing so many people out in support was heart-warming. Lib Dems will always be on the side of pride, equality and inclusivity for all.
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RT @StockportLibDem: We’re looking forward to another fantastic Stockport Pride festival this weekend, marching alongside families, friends…
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…at what point did we enter this weird political timeline?!
25 May 2024
The brave new Sunak policy, compulsory national service for all 18 year olds - what he calls “military” and “civic” - may or may not be sensible. But announcing it on day four of an election campaign, out of a clear blue sky with no prior debate, or attempt to make the case, could be seen as a little impulsive. Here is the Tory Party’s own summary: “The Conservatives are today announcing mandatory National Service for every eighteen year old – they will be able to choose between a full-time placement over 12 months in the armed forces or one weekend per month for a year volunteering in their community.”
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Bring it on.
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I am now even more confident that an early election is coming than I was just before lunch. If I subsequently look an eejit, so be it
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Disaffected by Labour’s choices recently? There is a a progressive, actually Liberal alternative… libdems.org.uk/join
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