Launching the campaign to turn the North Cotswolds gold at the next General Election @LibDems

Supporting Gloucestershire’s farmers today outside Shire Hall. Ahead of the Budget they want to be heard by the Chancellor. Feeding Britain, feeding us all. #farmer #farming #budget2025 #feedingbritain @nfudc.bsky.social

Aggregate Result of the 167 Council By-Elections (for 170 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections: RFM: 57 (+49) LDM: 49 (+18) CON: 18 (-20) LAB: 14 (-39) GRN: 14 (+2) Ind: 9 (-4) Local: 4 (-6) SNP: 3 (=) PLC: 2 (=) Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...

NEW: Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison over pro-Russia bribes.

BREAKING: The UK’s response to Covid was “too little, too late”, a damning official report on the handling of the pandemic has concluded, saying the introduction of a lockdown even a week earlier than happened could have saved more than 20,000 lives.

Getting my flu jab today. Good idea to be protected this winter. Anyone under 65 like me can get one at pharmacies for a small payment.

Single Gloucestershire council option to be sent to ministers as Shire Hall chiefs approve - I spoke in favour of a Gloucestershire wide unitary council www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...

Delighted to have been selected as Parliamentary Candidate for the North Cotswolds for the next General Election. One of the top target seats for the @libdems.org.uk in the country. Get in touch if you want to join my team!

I presented today a petition @GlosCC from residents who live along the A436 between Bourton and Andoversford. They’re calling for a lower speed limit and road safety measures following accidents along that road this year. #roadsafety #Cotswolds

Unemployment rises again to 5%. The economy isn’t working. #Unemployment

Remembering those who gave their lives for us - in Northleach #lestweforget #RemembranceDay

This Thursday 6/11 4-6pm I’m back on @cotswoldsradio.bsky.social for Afternoon Live with my guests Siobhan Farmer & Callum Gutteridge from Public Health Gloucestershire and Emma Costley White from Scrubditch Care Farm

The Cirencester History Festival has been hugely successful again this year and is going from strength to strength. Today I was fascinated to hear about the rivalry of Richard II and Henry IV in a compelling event with Helen Castor at the impressive Bingham Hall in Cirencester. #CreativeCotswolds

Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result: 🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3) ➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5) 🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8) 🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1) No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous. Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform. Changes w/ 2025.

Excellent defence of EHCR by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk in Parliament last night. Super proud of them!

Digital labs in some of Gloucestershire’s libraries - like this one in Chipping Campden - are an incredible community asset. 3D printing, LEGO design and more. Go and see for yourself what you can do!

A real landmark and so good to see. At last.

I've just signed the Liberal Democrats' GP Guarantee petition - calling for urgent action to make sure people can see their GP within a week, or within 24 hours if in urgent need. Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/gps

At the superb Skillzone run by Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue - it’s a place where groups of young people and children learn about fire hazards and personal safety in a fun and experiential space.

Good piece on BBCPoliticsWest about National Star College students & the challenges they face for funding when they leave education. It’s an amazing place in the North Cotswolds which I’ve supported enthusiastically.

Lib Dems are the winners of by-elections Super Thursday! 💪 Won 7 out of 10 local by-elections ↗️ GAINS from the Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party 🔶 6 from 6 seats in Surrey as what remains of the Blue Wall crumbles away Congratulations to our brilliant campaign teams and new councillors!

My statement here: www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/2554671...

Always a delight to be in Blockley. Great public meeting yesterday talking about the new @libdems.org.uk administration at Gloucestershire County Council and our plan and vision.

As a cat owner the high cost of vet services is something I and many pet owners are concerned about. I welcome the CMA investigation today with its recommendations for action to address this.

Very disappointed to hear that @swasft.bsky.social are ploughing ahead with their decision to stop co-responding work with Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue. The public really value this cooperation. With rural ambulance response times still missing target they surely need all the help they can get.

And yet he claims to understand the struggles of working people... https://leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nigel-farage-now-earns-over-1-million-from-12-second-jobs/

"During Hate Crime Awareness Week, we call on everyone - individuals, organisations and political leaders - to stand up against hate, support those affected, and help build a society where everyone can live free from fear, prejudice and discrimination." @MarieCGoldman.bsky.social

The new Gloucester library opens on Monday - an amazing modern community space in the heart of the city to transform the old Debenhams building with the @uniofglos.bsky.social

The big increase in violent hate crime across the West as featured on BBC Points West tonight is really disturbing. Politicians have a deep responsibility to stop their own polarising language.

Sign the petition to say no to Labour’s unfair & arbitrary housing targets: digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/OlFIcUdE?...

Out and about talking to residents and businesses in Cirencester with Gloucestershire Trading Standards & Fire and Rescue - the team are checking that businesses are fire safe and letting people know what they can do if they experience rogue traders.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jilly Cooper. I was her councillor in Bisley for a while and met her a number of times. Always found her very warm and welcoming. Her Cotswolds personality and writing will be missed. #RIPJillyCooper

As the Tories start their conference they have never in my life been so irrelevant. Their future looks bleak.

Supporting the work of @dementiauk.bsky.social in helping those dealing with this condition including families and carers - something which impacts alot of people across the North Cotswolds

The two old parties can’t deliver the change we desperately need says @eddavey.libdems.org.uk but don’t let it become Farage’s Britain @libdems.org.uk

Sunshine and optimism at the conference in Bournemouth. Campaigning for animal welfare and health amongst other things! @animalresearch.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk #LDHCAatConf

Our flag does not belong to one creed or to one race. It belongs to one people, the British people. We will not let our flag be used to intimidate.

Pleased to get backing from colleagues today for the launch of a £1.1 million cash boost for local communities in Gloucestershire. The Grassroots Neighbourhood Fund gives every county councillor £20k to spend on health and wellbeing projects in their area.

Latest inflation figures show that it is baked into the system - the cost of living crisis continues for many #Inflation

Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday. I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric. Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.

Bill payers are being penalised for the failure of water companies to invest well and provide a good service for customers and the environment. This cannot go on.

In 22 years of being a councillor in Gloucestershire I’ve seen many fractious meetings but yesterday at the County Council dropped to a new level by far. Racism, mysogony and hatred of others along with misinformation. Appalling.

Despite recruiting the equivalent of 25 full-time midwives since then, Cheltenham mums-to-be must still give birth in Gloucester or other surrounding hospitals. I’m calling for the full reopening of the Centre, so families can once again choose Cheltenham for their birth: maxwilkinson.org/aveta

Instead of asking the President to drop his damaging tariffs, Farage wants to talk down Britain and egg Trump on to hurt British businesses even more. He’s no patriot.