Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
@tewkesburylibdems.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account for Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
Pinned
Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats are on Bluesky, serving our communities across Tewkesbury Constituency and Tewkesbury Borough.
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
This was the toughest speech I've yet made, but an honour to recount the service and self-sacrifice of SSgt Olaf 'Oz' Schmid in Afghanistan.
As a global leader in mine clearance and in support for victims, UK International Development Funding should return to 0.7%.
youtube.com/watch?v=F_li...
As a global leader in mine clearance and in support for victims, UK International Development Funding should return to 0.7%.
youtube.com/watch?v=F_li...
youtube.com
December 11, 2024 at 6:53 PM
This was the toughest speech I've yet made, but an honour to recount the service and self-sacrifice of SSgt Olaf 'Oz' Schmid in Afghanistan.
As a global leader in mine clearance and in support for victims, UK International Development Funding should return to 0.7%.
youtube.com/watch?v=F_li...
As a global leader in mine clearance and in support for victims, UK International Development Funding should return to 0.7%.
youtube.com/watch?v=F_li...
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
Some highlights of the months in pictures. Full update on my Facebook page www.facebook.com/share/p/1KZb...
December 1, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Some highlights of the months in pictures. Full update on my Facebook page www.facebook.com/share/p/1KZb...
Beautiful Bourton on the Water!
On this bleak weekend of storms I give you the iconic and wonderful Christmas tree in the river at Bourton on the Water 🎄
December 11, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Beautiful Bourton on the Water!
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
Rain, sun and storms - none of it stops us communicating with residents throughout the year and not just at election time @libdems.org.uk
December 9, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Rain, sun and storms - none of it stops us communicating with residents throughout the year and not just at election time @libdems.org.uk
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
As a Member of Parliament for a rural constituency, I am gravely concerned by the Government's decision to abolish the Rural Services Delivery Grant from the local government funding settlement.
I am pleased to have signed @timfarron.bsky.social and @vikkislademp.bsky.social letter to the SoS.👇
I am pleased to have signed @timfarron.bsky.social and @vikkislademp.bsky.social letter to the SoS.👇
December 11, 2024 at 4:40 PM
As a Member of Parliament for a rural constituency, I am gravely concerned by the Government's decision to abolish the Rural Services Delivery Grant from the local government funding settlement.
I am pleased to have signed @timfarron.bsky.social and @vikkislademp.bsky.social letter to the SoS.👇
I am pleased to have signed @timfarron.bsky.social and @vikkislademp.bsky.social letter to the SoS.👇
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
I am pleased FirstPort met with me and my Lib Dem colleagues in Parliament last week, but a pledge to address 'specific issues' sidesteps the broader cultural issues within the company, as evidenced by the breadth of national complaints.
As the industry leader, it must do better for customers. 🔶
As the industry leader, it must do better for customers. 🔶
How many people does it take to change a lightbulb? 💡
Just one... if you pay them ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY QUID!?! 💷
Property firm FirstPort have been grilled by MPs including Tewkesbury's @libdemcam.bsky.social
The company say they're committed to promptly addressing specific issues.
Read more 👇
Just one... if you pay them ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY QUID!?! 💷
Property firm FirstPort have been grilled by MPs including Tewkesbury's @libdemcam.bsky.social
The company say they're committed to promptly addressing specific issues.
Read more 👇
Property firm grilled for 'charging £150 for light bulbs'
MPs raised accounts of residents being charged £150 for light bulbs in Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 12:43 PM
I am pleased FirstPort met with me and my Lib Dem colleagues in Parliament last week, but a pledge to address 'specific issues' sidesteps the broader cultural issues within the company, as evidenced by the breadth of national complaints.
As the industry leader, it must do better for customers. 🔶
As the industry leader, it must do better for customers. 🔶
Lib Dem MPs will get a free vote on Friday's Terminally I'll Adults Bill.
Cameron Thomas MP plans to vote Aye.
Cameron Thomas MP plans to vote Aye.
My thoughts on assisted dying, and my intentions toward Friday's vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
@humanists.uk @dignityindying.org.uk
cameronthomas.co.uk/blog/f/on-as...
@humanists.uk @dignityindying.org.uk
cameronthomas.co.uk/blog/f/on-as...
On Assisted Dying
One day, I am going to die. Worse still, everybody I have ever loved is going to die too. Hopefully they will do so contentedly and at peace, having loved and lived well and at length.
cameronthomas.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Lib Dem MPs will get a free vote on Friday's Terminally I'll Adults Bill.
Cameron Thomas MP plans to vote Aye.
Cameron Thomas MP plans to vote Aye.
Tewkesbury is OPEN for business and is beautiful even in the rain!
@gloslive.bsky.social, please re-think the use of these misleading stock images of Tewkesbury whenever any part of Gloucestershire experiences adverse weather. Tewkesbury Town is full of small businesses who rely on visitors and these old images are deeply unhelpful and deter visitors.
November 25, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Tewkesbury is OPEN for business and is beautiful even in the rain!
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
As the effects of climate change continue to deepen, the government's National Planning Policy Framework must empower our local authorities to keep our remaining floodplains undeveloped.
Thank you @steffanaquarone.bsky.social and @charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.social for the opportunity to speak. #LibDems
Thank you @steffanaquarone.bsky.social and @charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.social for the opportunity to speak. #LibDems
November 24, 2024 at 7:20 PM
As the effects of climate change continue to deepen, the government's National Planning Policy Framework must empower our local authorities to keep our remaining floodplains undeveloped.
Thank you @steffanaquarone.bsky.social and @charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.social for the opportunity to speak. #LibDems
Thank you @steffanaquarone.bsky.social and @charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.social for the opportunity to speak. #LibDems
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
Forget the circus surrounding Jeremy Clarkson and consider the personal struggles faced by our farmers.
These are robust and resilient people, but they're at breaking point.
They deserve to be supported and the government must axe its Family Farm Tax.
www.nctld.uk/news/article...
These are robust and resilient people, but they're at breaking point.
They deserve to be supported and the government must axe its Family Farm Tax.
www.nctld.uk/news/article...
Cameron Thomas MP demands ‘Axe the Family Farm Tax’
Cameron Thomas MP meets with Tewkesbury farming community and demands ‘Axe the Family Farm Tax’
www.nctld.uk
November 20, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Forget the circus surrounding Jeremy Clarkson and consider the personal struggles faced by our farmers.
These are robust and resilient people, but they're at breaking point.
They deserve to be supported and the government must axe its Family Farm Tax.
www.nctld.uk/news/article...
These are robust and resilient people, but they're at breaking point.
They deserve to be supported and the government must axe its Family Farm Tax.
www.nctld.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
Today @cllrsarahhands.bsky.social and I had the opportunity to meet with @libdemcam.bsky.social before sitting in on the #EnvironmentalAuditCommittee to hear MPs raise questions before they produce their report on the National Planning Policy Framework #NPPF.
Thanks Cameron for inviting us.
Thanks Cameron for inviting us.
November 20, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Today @cllrsarahhands.bsky.social and I had the opportunity to meet with @libdemcam.bsky.social before sitting in on the #EnvironmentalAuditCommittee to hear MPs raise questions before they produce their report on the National Planning Policy Framework #NPPF.
Thanks Cameron for inviting us.
Thanks Cameron for inviting us.
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
Interesting stats ahead of County & unitary elections next year. Labour sharply down, Tories gaining from them but @libdems.org.uk still moving forward. Bodes well for rural county results.
Aggregate Result of the 133 Council By-Elections (for 135 Seats) Since the 2024 General Election:
LAB: 48 (-22)
CON: 40 (+17)
LDM: 23 (+3)
GRN: 8 (+2)
IND: 6 (-2)
SNP: 4 (-1)
RFM: 3 (+3)
PLC: 2 (=)
LOC: 1 (=)
LAB: 48 (-22)
CON: 40 (+17)
LDM: 23 (+3)
GRN: 8 (+2)
IND: 6 (-2)
SNP: 4 (-1)
RFM: 3 (+3)
PLC: 2 (=)
LOC: 1 (=)
November 16, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Interesting stats ahead of County & unitary elections next year. Labour sharply down, Tories gaining from them but @libdems.org.uk still moving forward. Bodes well for rural county results.
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
Made a fleeting visit to the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre this week.
Throughout my RAF career, I'd not spent enough time operating alongside the RN or RM, so observing their training and equipment was a genuine eye opener.
Throughout my RAF career, I'd not spent enough time operating alongside the RN or RM, so observing their training and equipment was a genuine eye opener.
November 16, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Made a fleeting visit to the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre this week.
Throughout my RAF career, I'd not spent enough time operating alongside the RN or RM, so observing their training and equipment was a genuine eye opener.
Throughout my RAF career, I'd not spent enough time operating alongside the RN or RM, so observing their training and equipment was a genuine eye opener.
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
Last week I had a wonderful time getting grilled by the children of Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School.
"Messi is the more gifted footballer, Ronaldo is the greater athlete. Both are incredible."
Thank you to the staff and children who are making this school so special.
"Messi is the more gifted footballer, Ronaldo is the greater athlete. Both are incredible."
Thank you to the staff and children who are making this school so special.
November 16, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Last week I had a wonderful time getting grilled by the children of Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School.
"Messi is the more gifted footballer, Ronaldo is the greater athlete. Both are incredible."
Thank you to the staff and children who are making this school so special.
"Messi is the more gifted footballer, Ronaldo is the greater athlete. Both are incredible."
Thank you to the staff and children who are making this school so special.
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
The Milestone School in Longlevens is one of the largest special schools in Gloucestershire, hosting over 300 of our most vulnerable children.
They've been awfully affected by flooding this year and I've written to the Education Secretary, to try to help them secure funding for a new building.
They've been awfully affected by flooding this year and I've written to the Education Secretary, to try to help them secure funding for a new building.
November 16, 2024 at 11:18 PM
The Milestone School in Longlevens is one of the largest special schools in Gloucestershire, hosting over 300 of our most vulnerable children.
They've been awfully affected by flooding this year and I've written to the Education Secretary, to try to help them secure funding for a new building.
They've been awfully affected by flooding this year and I've written to the Education Secretary, to try to help them secure funding for a new building.
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
Did you know?
Tewkesbury is the only town in Gloucestershire where the Town Crier, the local Reverend and the MP all use the same barber.
Featuring Crier Rich Whincup and Reverend Nick Davies.
Tewkesbury is the only town in Gloucestershire where the Town Crier, the local Reverend and the MP all use the same barber.
Featuring Crier Rich Whincup and Reverend Nick Davies.
November 16, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Did you know?
Tewkesbury is the only town in Gloucestershire where the Town Crier, the local Reverend and the MP all use the same barber.
Featuring Crier Rich Whincup and Reverend Nick Davies.
Tewkesbury is the only town in Gloucestershire where the Town Crier, the local Reverend and the MP all use the same barber.
Featuring Crier Rich Whincup and Reverend Nick Davies.
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
"You can't have a ten year plan for the NHS if you don't have a serious plan for social care too."
Ed Davey talks to Laura Kuenssberg about the need for cross-party collaboration on social care.
youtu.be/W8fZqmn83MQ
Ed Davey talks to Laura Kuenssberg about the need for cross-party collaboration on social care.
youtu.be/W8fZqmn83MQ
We need a real plan for social care
YouTube video by Liberal Democrats
youtu.be
November 17, 2024 at 5:15 PM
"You can't have a ten year plan for the NHS if you don't have a serious plan for social care too."
Ed Davey talks to Laura Kuenssberg about the need for cross-party collaboration on social care.
youtu.be/W8fZqmn83MQ
Ed Davey talks to Laura Kuenssberg about the need for cross-party collaboration on social care.
youtu.be/W8fZqmn83MQ
Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats are on Bluesky, serving our communities across Tewkesbury Constituency and Tewkesbury Borough.
November 16, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats are on Bluesky, serving our communities across Tewkesbury Constituency and Tewkesbury Borough.
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
Topical situation this evening after spending most of this week meeting residents in several parishes about issues with our Victorian systems!
November 15, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Topical situation this evening after spending most of this week meeting residents in several parishes about issues with our Victorian systems!
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
A quick round up of last month! Really enjoyed the #LGA conference, meeting volunteers from GWSR railway, helped residents affected by flooding and met a royal visitor to name just a few highlights
November 17, 2024 at 9:10 PM
A quick round up of last month! Really enjoyed the #LGA conference, meeting volunteers from GWSR railway, helped residents affected by flooding and met a royal visitor to name just a few highlights
Reposted by Tewkesbury Liberal Democrats
Caught up with Channel 5 about excessive sewage dumping in Cotswolds rivers and the need for robust action from the new government 👇
September 15, 2024 at 8:47 AM
Caught up with Channel 5 about excessive sewage dumping in Cotswolds rivers and the need for robust action from the new government 👇