Andy Foulsham
@andyfoulsham.bsky.social
LibDem 🔶 Councillor for Abingdon Dunmore (Vale of White Horse DC, Cabinet member for Policy & Programmes). All views personal. IT manager in HE, Christian, husband, father, LGBTQIA ally. (he/him)
I've signed this! The BBC is vitally important, and respected worldwide, and it's up to us all to stand up for it.
Back our petition to Trump-Proof the BBC:
www.libdems.org.uk/BBC
www.libdems.org.uk/BBC
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I've signed this! The BBC is vitally important, and respected worldwide, and it's up to us all to stand up for it.
This is another excellent reason for the BBC not to cave in to Trump's threats.
I mean, he's no longer pretending that it's anything other than a protection racket.
"Nice media corporation you've got there. Shame if something was to happen to it!"
I mean, he's no longer pretending that it's anything other than a protection racket.
"Nice media corporation you've got there. Shame if something was to happen to it!"
Lawyers in the US are apparently lining up to defend the Beeb pro Bono (for free) because to go to court would mean a public examination of King Donald the Mad's conduct before and after the riot.
Not to mention the programme wasn’t shown in US and he won the election anyway.
Not to mention the programme wasn’t shown in US and he won the election anyway.
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This is another excellent reason for the BBC not to cave in to Trump's threats.
I mean, he's no longer pretending that it's anything other than a protection racket.
"Nice media corporation you've got there. Shame if something was to happen to it!"
I mean, he's no longer pretending that it's anything other than a protection racket.
"Nice media corporation you've got there. Shame if something was to happen to it!"
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“After years of calling for Police and Crime Commissioners to be scrapped, this is a huge Liberal Democrat win"
www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...
www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...
PCCs abolished: a huge Lib Dem win
Responding to the news that Police and Crime Commissioners have been abolished, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Max Wilkinson MP said:
www.libdems.org.uk
November 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
“After years of calling for Police and Crime Commissioners to be scrapped, this is a huge Liberal Democrat win"
www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...
www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...
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Keir Starmer has spent months cosying up to Trump.
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Keir Starmer has spent months cosying up to Trump.
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
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It was great to join BBC Radio Oxford yesterday to take calls from listeners.
I am so pleased to see progress on Lodge Hill after many years of campaigning on this issue by local residents and Oxfordshire Lib Dems.
The works will greatly improve congestion around Abingdon.
I am so pleased to see progress on Lodge Hill after many years of campaigning on this issue by local residents and Oxfordshire Lib Dems.
The works will greatly improve congestion around Abingdon.
November 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
It was great to join BBC Radio Oxford yesterday to take calls from listeners.
I am so pleased to see progress on Lodge Hill after many years of campaigning on this issue by local residents and Oxfordshire Lib Dems.
The works will greatly improve congestion around Abingdon.
I am so pleased to see progress on Lodge Hill after many years of campaigning on this issue by local residents and Oxfordshire Lib Dems.
The works will greatly improve congestion around Abingdon.
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A brief thread on Trump renewing his threat to sue the BBC.
(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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November 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A brief thread on Trump renewing his threat to sue the BBC.
(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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I think the BBC should not pay a single penny to Trump www.bbc.com/news/article... The lesson always is that you don't give in to bullies - they only come back for more.
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I think the BBC should not pay a single penny to Trump www.bbc.com/news/article... The lesson always is that you don't give in to bullies - they only come back for more.
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Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
Exclusive: Charlie Maynard accuses the utility of ‘retaliation’ over his push for government to gain control of company
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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63% of Kent voters didn’t want Reform to run Kent County Council but our ridiculous voting system gave them a huge majority anyway. Time to make our votes count!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reform UK expels Kent councillor after alleged video leak
Isabella Kemp said she "strongly" denied accusations that she had been involved with the leak.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:40 AM
63% of Kent voters didn’t want Reform to run Kent County Council but our ridiculous voting system gave them a huge majority anyway. Time to make our votes count!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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BY ELECTION RESULT!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse District Council)
LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
RFM: 19.9% (New)
GRN: 11.9% (New)
LAB: 0.8% (New)
Lib Dem HOLD
Well done to new Cllr Hannah Griffin!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse District Council)
LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
RFM: 19.9% (New)
GRN: 11.9% (New)
LAB: 0.8% (New)
Lib Dem HOLD
Well done to new Cllr Hannah Griffin!
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
BY ELECTION RESULT!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse District Council)
LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
RFM: 19.9% (New)
GRN: 11.9% (New)
LAB: 0.8% (New)
Lib Dem HOLD
Well done to new Cllr Hannah Griffin!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse District Council)
LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
RFM: 19.9% (New)
GRN: 11.9% (New)
LAB: 0.8% (New)
Lib Dem HOLD
Well done to new Cllr Hannah Griffin!
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Today is the beginning of Trans Awareness Week.
It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans people’s lives.
It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans people’s lives.
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Today is the beginning of Trans Awareness Week.
It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans people’s lives.
It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans people’s lives.
I'm very pleased to see the announcement that PCCs are being abolished at the end of their current term. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... - which was... (just checking notes)... a Lib Dem manifesto pledge! As was votes for 16 & 17 year olds. I never mind another party stealing our good ideas!
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales
The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I'm very pleased to see the announcement that PCCs are being abolished at the end of their current term. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... - which was... (just checking notes)... a Lib Dem manifesto pledge! As was votes for 16 & 17 year olds. I never mind another party stealing our good ideas!
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Fantastic to meet Teddy - a PTSD assistance dog - and his handler🐾
Too many service dog users are still being turned away from shops and pubs. That's not just wrong, it's illegal.
We need to do more to explain the vital work these dogs do 💜
#ServiceDogs
#Accessibility
Too many service dog users are still being turned away from shops and pubs. That's not just wrong, it's illegal.
We need to do more to explain the vital work these dogs do 💜
#ServiceDogs
#Accessibility
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Fantastic to meet Teddy - a PTSD assistance dog - and his handler🐾
Too many service dog users are still being turned away from shops and pubs. That's not just wrong, it's illegal.
We need to do more to explain the vital work these dogs do 💜
#ServiceDogs
#Accessibility
Too many service dog users are still being turned away from shops and pubs. That's not just wrong, it's illegal.
We need to do more to explain the vital work these dogs do 💜
#ServiceDogs
#Accessibility
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Reform UK accused of embracing racism over its pick for head of student organisation buff.ly/6K8qy2D
November 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Reform UK accused of embracing racism over its pick for head of student organisation buff.ly/6K8qy2D
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Lib Dems had the abolition of Police and Crime Commissioners in our manifesto. Finally the government is waking up and scrapping PCCs
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales
The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Lib Dems had the abolition of Police and Crime Commissioners in our manifesto. Finally the government is waking up and scrapping PCCs
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Today is Armistice Day.
As we fall silent at 11am, we remember all those who have lost their lives in war and conflict around the world.
Lest we forget.
As we fall silent at 11am, we remember all those who have lost their lives in war and conflict around the world.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today is Armistice Day.
As we fall silent at 11am, we remember all those who have lost their lives in war and conflict around the world.
Lest we forget.
As we fall silent at 11am, we remember all those who have lost their lives in war and conflict around the world.
Lest we forget.
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Trump wants to destroy the BBC and take our money. And Nigel Farage is egging him on.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Trump wants to destroy the BBC and take our money. And Nigel Farage is egging him on.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
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Absolutely right. I criticise BBC News, because we need it to be as good as we know it can be. People like Farage criticise the BBC, because they work for its competitors and don't want it to exist.
🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Absolutely right. I criticise BBC News, because we need it to be as good as we know it can be. People like Farage criticise the BBC, because they work for its competitors and don't want it to exist.
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I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
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"The BBC belongs to Britain."
"We cant allow the Trumpification of our politics and our media landscape."
@munirawilson.bsky.social
"We cant allow the Trumpification of our politics and our media landscape."
@munirawilson.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
"The BBC belongs to Britain."
"We cant allow the Trumpification of our politics and our media landscape."
@munirawilson.bsky.social
"We cant allow the Trumpification of our politics and our media landscape."
@munirawilson.bsky.social
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Trump says the US is collecting "hundreds of trillions of dollars" in tariff revenue.
The size of the entire world's economy is around $110 trillion.
The size of the entire world's economy is around $110 trillion.
November 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Trump says the US is collecting "hundreds of trillions of dollars" in tariff revenue.
The size of the entire world's economy is around $110 trillion.
The size of the entire world's economy is around $110 trillion.
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In real elections up and down the country, it's the Liberal Democrats that are taking on Reform UK's divisive politics.
November 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
In real elections up and down the country, it's the Liberal Democrats that are taking on Reform UK's divisive politics.
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Action by local NHS bosses to improve ADHD services is just too slow! www.henleyherald.com/2025/10/30/m...
MP presses local NHS for action on ADHD services - Henley Herald
Freddie van Mierlo, MP for Henley and Thame has written to the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) to...
www.henleyherald.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Action by local NHS bosses to improve ADHD services is just too slow! www.henleyherald.com/2025/10/30/m...
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The Labour Benches were empty. Only the Liberal Democrats have the guts to stand up for our Human Rights.
Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Labour Benches were empty. Only the Liberal Democrats have the guts to stand up for our Human Rights.
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Everything is a distraction from this.
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Everything is a distraction from this.