Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Roz Savage MP

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 10h

My message to the millions of One Nation conservatives who reject the divisive politics of Badenoch and Farage is this:

Come and join us. Help us save our country. Come and win with us.

15 64 270

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve joined cross-party colleagues in calling on the Prime Minister to scrap the two-child limit in the November Budget. Ending this policy would lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty and give every child a fair start in life.

#EndChildPoverty #SouthCotswolds

1 4

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · 5d

📚 Great news! Every state primary school in England will have a library by the end of this Parliament.

South Cotswolds schools without a library can apply here: www.librariesforprimaries.org.uk/schools
✨

Every child deserves the joy of reading. 💛
#LibrariesForPrimaries @Literacy_Trust

Schools | Libraries4Primaries

We work with hundreds of schools across the UK to give them the training, resources, books and furniture that they need.

www.librariesforprimaries.org.uk

1 8

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · 15d

The past fortnight has been full of conversations across the South Cotswolds 💛 I’ve also been helping with casework on pensions, housing, Universal Credit, student support and more. Always a privilege to support where I can.

1 3

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · 21d

Yesterday I asked the Justice Secretary what he’s doing to tackle court backlogs. ⚖️

Constituents are right to be worried, victims are being denied justice and delays are growing. I’ll keep pushing the Govt to fix this and ensure our courts deliver for everyone.

2 3 5

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · 22d

51 Bus between Cheltenham and Cirencester: 📢

I’ve written to Stagecoach West alongside Sir Geoffrey Clifton Brown about the recent 51 bus timetable changes. These adjustments are affecting young people, NHS and care staff, and older residents, creating long waits and gaps during peak travel times.

1 2

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · 22d

Yesterday I had the privilege of leading a Westminster Hall debate on the petition to retain the legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND ✍️
#SEND #SouthCotswolds

2 3

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · 23d

Gloucestershire County Council has published its draft Digital Infrastructure, Inclusion & Innovation Strategy and they want your views.
👉 Read the strategy & complete the short survey: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/diiis
#DigitalGloucestershire #DigitalInclusion #Connectivity #HaveYourSay

Draft Digital Infrastructure, Inclusion and Innovation Strategy | Gloucestershire County Council

www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

1 1

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · 26d

🌿 The Thames Path starts here in South Cotswolds — a beautiful walking route & vital wildlife corridor.

I pressed the Nature Minister on funding for biodiversity 🌱 and resilience against flooding 🌧️. She agreed to take my suggestion back to DEFRA. 💚

#SouthCotswolds #Nature #Thames

1 1 5

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · 27d

🚨Campaign Win🚨 The UK will finally ratify the Global Oceans Treaty! I’ve long pushed for this through the CAN Bill & as an environmental campaigner. It will protect 2/3 of our ocean—vital for nature, food security & our future. 🌊 #GlobalOceanTreaty #OceanProtection #CANBill

1 1 10

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · 27d

Yesterday MPs debated the Bus Services Bill. I tabled an amendment to ensure those with SEND & their reps have a voice in bus franchising. It wasn’t voted on, but I’ll keep campaigning for SEND & rural transport and holding govt to account. #BusServicesBill #SEND #RuralTransport

1 1

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · 28d

Today marks 10 years of #BackBritishFarmingDay — celebrating the farmers who feed us & care for our countryside. I’ll keep standing up for South Cotswolds farmers after tax rises & SFI cuts. Please shop local & support our brilliant growers. #Farming #SouthCotswolds

1 1 2

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Sep 5

📱 On Sun 7 Sept at 3pm the UK Govt will test its Emergency Alerts system. Phones & tablets will sound a loud siren & vibrate – no action needed.

Alerts warn of dangers like extreme weather. Tests ensure the system works in real emergencies. More info: gov.uk/alerts

gov.uk

2 1

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Sep 4

Fighting for community strength in Parliament this week 💪🌱

I sponsored the Museum of Broken Dreams exhibition, highlighting community projects blocked by a broken system. With the English Devolution Bill, we can shift power to people + strengthen protections for our environment. #CommunityPower

3 5

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Sep 2

Cautiously welcome the launch of new Young Futures Hubs 👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The real test will be whether they deliver constructive activities and inspiring mentors to give at-risk youth positive outlets and role models.

Young Futures Hubs to launch offering vulnerable young people lifeline

Vulnerable young people who are at risk of being drawn into gangs, violence or knife crime will be given the help they need when the first Young Futures Hubs get up and running later this year.

www.gov.uk

2 1

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Sep 1

Another busy week in the South Cotswolds 💛

🚑 Met Dark Lane residents in Malmesbury about emergency access
📬 Held a pop-up surgery
☕ Visited Brinkworth Community Café + local MP events in Yatton Keynell, Sherston & Kington Langley
🎉 Judged floats at Malmesbury Carnival!

1 4

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Aug 29

☀️ My summer ‘Meet Your MP’ tour ended this week with visits to Sherston & Kington Langley – the last of 18 towns & villages I’ve been to this summer. It’s been a privilege to hear your views, and I’m more determined than ever to stand up for our communities. 💛

3

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Aug 29

Just a handful of things that I've done for constituents this week.

1

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Aug 27

I know that my constituents in South Cotswolds will find this equally as frustrating as I do. The Government needs to do better at keeping prices down as they promised during the election.

If you need support, PSR do some great work to help: www.thepsr.co.uk

1 1

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Aug 26

Looking for funding in the South Cotswolds? 🌱

We share updated grants for charities, CICs, councils & community groups covering cost of living, youth, health, environment, arts & more.

See opportunities & deadlines: www.strongersouthcotswolds.co.uk/funding

Got a grant to add? Tell us!

Grants & Funding | Empower Your Community — Stronger South Cotswolds — Powered by People, Backed by Roz

Explore diverse grants available to South Cotswolds communities, from education to community projects. Learn how these funds can make a difference locally.

www.strongersouthcotswolds.co.uk

1

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Aug 21

💛 GCSE RESULTS DAY 💛

Huge well done to all South Cotswolds students. Be proud of your hard work & resilience. Whatever your results, they don’t define you – there are many paths ahead. Your future is full of possibility. Keep going, keep believing!

3

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Aug 12

As I learned rowing solo across oceans, survival depends on protecting your vessel & resources. Ukraine is no different. Sovereignty isn’t just borders - it’s fertile soils, minerals, energy. No agreement about Ukraine should be made without Ukraine at the table. 🇺🇦

1 4

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Aug 11

Another busy week in the South Cotswolds – ‘Meet Your MP’ events in Somerford Keynes, the Ampneys & South Cerney, canvassing across the constituency, volunteering at Lechlade Library, visiting Poulton Post Office & Pantry, South Cerney Cafe Society, and Fairford WI.

1

Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨 I’ve written to the Policing Minister about the closure of Gloucestershire’s Schoolbeat programme. This is a vital service helping to safeguard young people.

Cutting it risks undoing years of trust, prevention, and early intervention. We need fairer police funding now.

1 2 1