The two child benefit cap is cruel and punishes hard-working families across Britain. That is why I am again calling on the Government to scrap the cap now. www.oxonld.uk/scrap-two-ch...

Amazing! Thinking of all of Alaa’s family, especially his mother Laila, who joined him in hunger strike. I wish them all the best and hope they can now celebrate together. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

UK recognition of the State of Palestine was a promise made to my great grandfather decades ago. While on its own, recognition won’t solve anything without further action, it is a down payment on peace. Today we have just a little more hope, and hope is contagious. 📻 on BBC world service this AM:

Today is World Alzheimer's Day. 1 in 3 people in Britain today will go on to develop Alzheimer's in their lifetime. We must work together to tackle this disease. Find out the amazing work which the Alzheimer's Society does today: www.alzheimers.org.uk

The Education Select Committee have released their report into the SEND crisis. It correctly highlights the funding issues facing councils and the lack of adequate provision which is having a devasting impact on families. Now is the time to act. committees.parliament.uk/publications...

Thank you @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social for meeting with and raising the case of my constituent Dianne, who tragically lost her son Leon to suicide. I welcome the govt commitment to improve continuity of care and monitoring for those discharged to the community.

On National Emergency Services Day, we pay tribute to the 2 million emergency service workers who dedicate their lives to ensuring the safety of others. Thank you for the vital work that you do.

This Sunday at 3pm the government will conduct a UK wide test of the Emergency Alerts system.

Congratulations to the Surfers Against Sewage campaign who have just completed their swim along the Thames to call on the government to take action against sewage dumping. It's time the government took action against water companies dumping sewage into our rivers and lakes. buff.ly/WSCXK3Q

Parliament has an exciting opportunity for teachers to attend the Teacher Ambassador Programme between the 2nd-4th February 2026 to help build confidence in teaching about the UK Parliament. For more information on this opportunity and how to apply visit: buff.ly/1toYdwN

Much deserved recognition for Tap Social and their "criminally good" beer. Well done to the team, who give former offenders a chance, providing a job and helping turn lives around. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2542157....

Congratulations to all students getting GCSE results today. Your results are a testatment to your hard work. Wishing you all the best with your next steps!

Well done to everyone receiving A Level, BTEC & T Level results today. You should be proud of what you've achieved and the years of hard work leading to this point.

Absolute shock and sadness at news of Our Lady's Abingdon closure, and understand the anxiety students, their families and teachers must be feeling now. We are engaging with OLA and the County Council as to what support is being offered for students now looking for new schools.

It is as bad as we have ever seen it. The scenes of famine in Gaza are simply barbaric. As MPs of Israeli and Palestinian descent, we hope though that recognition of the State of Palestine will serve to flame the embers of hope for peace. My open letter with @alexsobel.co.uk

Great to see Ed and the Liberal Democrats leading the way on this.

Enlightening discussion at the 3rd Oxford Sanctuary Fair in Oxford Town Hall. Very grateful to Cllr Jo Sandelson for representing the Lib Dems. They tackled key issues facing asylum seekers including ability to work, access to decent housing, mental health support & discrimination.

One year since Oxfordshire turned orange! A year on, and it's still the privilege of my life to serve my constituency and work with my newly elected Liberal Democrat colleagues. I look forward to the remainder of this Parliament to fight for our community.

Mohammad’s story shows how deeply betrayed many British Palestinians feel by their government. Words alone aren’t enough. The UK must take real action by halting all arms sales, recognising the State of Palestine, and ending trade with illegal settlements. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

So proud to see @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social once again named the UK's top county council for tackling climate change according to @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social. This goes to show what a Liberal Democrat run council can do.

The water sector is failing. Yesterday, @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social‬ and EFRA committee published their sector reform report. It encourages new ownership models. Lib Dems continue to call for them to be public benefit companies. The govt should listen. publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

Today I breathe a massive sigh of relief, with support finally confirmed for Botley Road businesses. The whole community has got behind this campaign and should be congratulated for making this happen. We await further details and will continue to work with businesses and residents on this.

With pure joy, we can finally say that after 7 years of dogged campaigning, this barbaric law will be consigned to the history books. A petition by Oxford students began the campaign, which has ended in real change for society's most vulnerable. Our voices do matter. www.oxonld.uk/vagrancy-act...

Happy Pride! It was great to attend Oxford Pride this year despite the weather! Liberal Democrats will keep fighting for a society where everyone is free to be who they are.

It was good to see Network Rail in Oxford to update businesses and residents yesterday. A progress update confirmed no further delays, and rail minister Lord Hendy and CEO Andrew Haines will return to visit on 13 June. As ever, we continue to push for progress on support for affected businesses.

On Biodiversity Day, let's celebrate all the fantastic progress in Oxfordshire, with dedicated volunteers, community groups, the universities, and our councils working to restore habitats, and protect out local environment. You can help too 👇 www.climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk

Don't just stand there, let's get to it. 🕺

When a friend calls you and your first thought is ‘oh God, he’s about to tell me his whole family are dead’ you have to respond. See today’s Guardian for the full story about Mohammed’s family in Jabalia, Gaza. Our Government can and must do more.

Our hearts break for the families of those killed in the fire today. We’re grateful for the bravery of the firefighters who have done everything they can to help under extremely difficult circumstances. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Welcome news of progress on the long-awaited Oxford flood alleviation scheme to protect homes and businesses. A flood alleviation scheme for Abingdon is also desperately needed, and the Lib Dem team will continue to push for this. consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/thames/oxfor...

Bathing water season begins today. With recent dry weather, water quality sample results this month from Wolvercote Mill Stream Bathing site were excellent. I hope this continues and that we end the run of 'poor' classifications, to keep this as a protected bathing site.

I’m delighted to announce the birth of my first child. I will be taking about 5 months of parental leave, during which time my office will remain open and a proxy vote will be in place to ensure constituents are represented in Parliament.

The social care system in England is broken. We're calling on Government to measure the cost of inaction on reforming the current system and see the sector's wider potential. Read the report: committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...

I hosted a screening in Parliament for MPs to watch the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land'. We were also joined by one of its directors, Basel Adra. It's a powerful and moving film about settler occupation in the West Bank, and I would encourage people to watch it.

This week I had the honour to meet the Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa. It's great to see the government working closely with the Palestinian Authority in a step towards a two-state solution. The government must now recognise the state of Palestine.

Yesterday, I spoke in a debate on active travel. I'm proud to be Oxford's MP, home to the country's no.1 cycling school, Cherwell, where 58% of students cycle. Segregated cycle lanes are just one part of the Lib Dem effort to get 1 million people cycling in Oxfordshire by 2031.

I'd like to encourage as many people as possible to sign the petition below. Ban the use of NDAs to silence workers from speaking about abuse, harassment, or discrimination they face at work. Perpetrators of abuse should not be protected. buff.ly/8mqHNeR

I am increasingly disappointed that the concerns of the #LGBTQ+ community over what the Supreme Court judgement means for them are not yet being addressed. I have written to the Government asking them to make clear how trans and non binary rights will be protected.

Commiserations to the Oxford Blues. I'm proud of their efforts and determination regardless of the tough results in the women's and men's boat races today.

This is deeply shocking. I feel for Wera, on a personal trip and unable to meet her baby grandson. Her only crime? Being a British MP. David Lammy must demand answers from the Chinese ambassador for this initimidatory behaviour.

The French government has announced they could recognise a Palestinian State in June this year. The UK should prepare to stay in lock step. It’s time.

In past trade negotiations with the UK, Trump had his eye firmly on parts of the NHS. I asked the Prime Minister whether drug patents, negotiated prices for medicines, and market access for US companies are on the table in any UK-US trade deal.

Today the Health and Social Care Committee will be sitting to question the Secretary of State Wes Streeting. Alongside him we'll also have Professor Sir Chris Whitty and Sir Jim Mackey joining the panel. You can watch here: buff.ly/KMspvn0

Utterly shocking to deny entry to two British MPs regardless of their party. It’s more than unacceptable. It sets a dangerous precedent. Lammy should call in the Ambassador to explain the Israeli Government’s position immediately.

I have heard from people in Gaza, and they are starving. There is a genuine fear too that this escalation is about taking the land forever. I urget the gov't to recognise the state of Palestine because at some point it just won't exist anymore. with Andrew Marr on LBC:

During the UQ to the FCDO on Israel's recent military expansion into Gaza I questioned the Minister over arms sales. I told him about a family whose house has been bombed and now they are barely surviving. This is not self defence. This is the destruction of families like his.

In speaking to @SkyNews and @NickMartinSKY's I discussed the government's failure to address social care. Social care can be an enabler for the economy, but that will mean spending now to fix it. By doing nothing there is already a massive cost to the economy.

Yesterday I spoke to @news.sky.com about @nickmartinsky.bsky.social report & the wider problems with our social care system. We followed the heart breaking case of Chloe, who is disabled, autistic and now faces homelessness. I'm sorry to say that this is a common story.

It was great to have the prostate project visit Parliament recently. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. That's why it's vital we keep talking about it, making sure it is found and diagnosed early to give people the best chance.

Eid marks a time where family and friends gather and reflect on the bonds of community. To all those celebrating, Eid Mubarak!