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Nigel Farage used to believe in reforming the voting system, now he's rowed back because it no longer benefits him. We will keep fighting for a fair votes, not because it benefits us but because it's right for the country.

ICYMI yesterday, our hacks to beat the congestion charge. You'll never believe number 12! (Are we doing it right?) oxfordclarion.uk/twelve-easy-...

Which one is more English?

West Devon Borough Council- Okehampton South Liberal Democrats GAIN from the Green party 🔶Lib Dem- 356- 57.1% (new) 🔵 CON- 152 - 24.4% (-5.9%) ⚪ IND- 116- 18.6% (-17%) Congratulations to Cllr Jan Goffey and the team! A third win in 6 months in Mel Strides constituency! 🎉

Another thing I recall us campaigning...ooh, let's see, a quarter of a century ago. The Lib Dems and Greens proposed this at each of the city's Park & Rides back in about 2000. To derision, needless to say.

An existing, underused bike shelter (pictured) will be repurposed and surrounded by security fencing. OCC says there is already ample bike parking at Oxford Parkway and that the parcel delivery will not impact Park & Ride users.

Oxfordshire County Council is proposing the pilot project “to understand the opportunities, challenges and benefits of using underused sites for this purpose” including “the impact of the delivery vehicle on bus operations as well as the efficiency of cycle freight”.

A freight interchange between delivery trucks and cargo bikes is planned for Oxford Parkway car park. Shipments will be delivered to the “micro consolidation hub” every morning, then taken into Oxford and Kidlington by electric cargo bike.

This isn’t science fiction — it’s central to the UK’s future. Read here for more: www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

The space sector helps drive our economy, our innovation, and our security, but the UK risks falling behind. @OllyGlover.bsky.social explains the Lib Dems bold plan to renew our National Space Strategy, invest in technology and make the industry open to everyone.

Congratulations to NAS international member Shimon Sakaguchi on receiving the 2025 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine! He is honored alongside Mary E. Brunkow & Fred Ramsdell "for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance." Read more: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medic... #NASmember

Dr. Jane could not have been more clear when she spoke about youth – and the hope they gave her. She knew they had the energy, talent, and passion needed to change the world. Decades ago, to do just that, she and twelve young people started Roots & Shoots in Tanzania. Video: Werklund Centre

#TrumpsHealthCareShutdown in a nutshell: chaos, cruelty and corruption.

We must call it by its name, and we must condemn it unequivocally. What is unfolding in Gaza is a genocide. And the United Kingdom must do all it can to make Netanyahu stop.

Thanks to all who came and contributed to last week's webinar about the new 10 Year Health Plan for England. If you missed it, the recording and slides are now available: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/news-and-eve... Save the date, 11th November for our next webinar, on local cancer care and support.

Nigel Farage wants to drag Britain down the same road as Trump’s America: chaos, division and fear. Our NHS, our rights and our communities are at risk. Do not let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.

The City of Oxford Guild of Chefs has launched a new campaign aimed at getting more locals into cheffing as a career, as the industry continues to face a shortage of skilled professionals. The campaign features five leading Oxfordshire chefs sharing their stories.👇

ballstoparkinsons.co.uk Can you spare £5 to help us towards our goal of £20,000 raised for Parkinson’s UK and The Oddballs Foundation?

Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet member for transport, Andrew Gant, has fired back at Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds over the city’s temporary congestion charge. In a five-page open letter, the LibDem councillor calls Labour’s opposition to it “grotesque, upsetting and bizarre”.

The Liberal Democrats welcome this first step but urge Keir Starmer to go further and recognise Palestine immediately. Far greater action is also needed to address the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and imposing sanctions on the Israeli cabinet.

I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...

When the moment came, Harvard didn’t hedge or flinch—it stood up. A reminder that integrity isn’t complicated, it’s just rare.

Cars are getting 1cm wider every two years. That may not sound much, but over time it adds up, and they're showing no signs of slowing down 😬 That's #carspreading. Our new campaign is calling on city leaders to make parking policies fairer by varying costs based on the size of a car. Why? 🧵1/8

📣 Help get Oxford’s Buses moving again! 🚌 The County’s consultation on a temporary congestion charge is LIVE. * Support decongestion, better buses, cleaner air. * 🗳️ Fill it in here: shorturl.at/FuVxo 🧭 Use this guide: shorturl.at/lkgSp 👥Pass it on to 3 friends!

*update* How to report #badlyparkedcars in Oxfordshire As soon as you notice it, report the location and why: 📞 0345 337 1138 (option *3*) OR 🖱️ www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-an... Civil Enforcement Officers can then attend.

The BBC are constantly bending over backwards to please Reform. I fear they're becoming a mouthpiece for Nigel Farage, a guy who wants to destroy them.

Oxford City needs our regular posties back who know their rounds & get the sorting office sorted first!

Lib Dem county councils in their rightful order. Oxfordshire top of course. This came from determination and the joint working with Greens in the last administration is acknowledged.

Best in England!

Speed limits on the dangerous A4260, the old main road from Oxford to Banbury, could be reduced to 50mph—with 40mph at busy junctions and 30mph within Banbury. The proposal, part of Oxfordshire County Council’s Vision Zero policy, is out for consultation. letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/kidlingtonba...

The Toddleian - love this!

A big thank you to all the volunteers & Oxford Round Table who made Headington Festival 2025 possible. Saturday's free cinema in the park -over a thousand enjoying Paddington Bear & Mama Mia. Sunday was amazing - more in my next post!

Labour’s agreement is a positive first step. But we must be far more ambitious. 

Unlocking a full new partnership with Europe could see a ten-fold increase in economic benefits. Liberal Democrats will continue to press for a full deal, including a bespoke UK-EU customs union.

Watch #street #theatre with @creationtheatre.bsky.social starting tomorrow called Sherlock in #summertown #oxford dress rehearsal today www.creationtheatre.co.uk

For my sins ;-)…pleased to say I’ll be re-standing to represent residents of the Abingdon North Division at the Local Elections this May #LE2025 youtu.be/6vfqim6cBJM?...

From Cropredy to Chilton, from Carterton to Chinnor - this weekend we've been out having thousands of conversations around the County! Thank you to residents for making the time to speak to us. Your views are important and we really appreciate the support 🧡

“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.” “Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath Some costs aren’t costs.

Headington & Quarry Cllr Roz Smith monthly surgery for local residents, Headington Library, Saturday 5 April, 3 till 4pm.

Yesterday I had the privilege of taking part in the Carers Trust action day open top bus event. I heard from young carers with distressing experiences of being failed by the current system. The government must act now to reform social care and do more to support young carers.