Gordon Buxton
@mrlumpybadger.bsky.social
Twitter refugee, Cycling, Running, Coding, Rowing, Active Travel and family
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Macclesfield Central (Cheshire East) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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I’m not a great political analyst, but I do feel Labour have made a tactical error by opting to be cunts.
November 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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I went to the SESRO glad-handing display in Abingdon last week and found it glossy, overly positive and shallow.
I asked some awkward questions and was surprised to find a person who claimed to be the project manager didn’t know how long the reserviour will be or how much it will weigh when full.
I asked some awkward questions and was surprised to find a person who claimed to be the project manager didn’t know how long the reserviour will be or how much it will weigh when full.
The leader of Vale of White Horse District Council has demanded government intervention over escalating reservoir costs. In a letter to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Cllr Bethia Thomas requested a meeting & public inquiry.
www.southandvale.gov.uk/app/uploads/...
www.southandvale.gov.uk/app/uploads/...
November 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I went to the SESRO glad-handing display in Abingdon last week and found it glossy, overly positive and shallow.
I asked some awkward questions and was surprised to find a person who claimed to be the project manager didn’t know how long the reserviour will be or how much it will weigh when full.
I asked some awkward questions and was surprised to find a person who claimed to be the project manager didn’t know how long the reserviour will be or how much it will weigh when full.
And they wonder why cyclists “never use the bike lanes”..
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
And they wonder why cyclists “never use the bike lanes”..
Funny how Trump threatens to sue the BBC for $1 beeeeellllion dollars for broadcasting edited footage of him but he doesn’t seem to ever threaten to sue anyone for saying he is a paedophile rapist friend of Epstein. 🤷♂️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates
One newly-released email is between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Funny how Trump threatens to sue the BBC for $1 beeeeellllion dollars for broadcasting edited footage of him but he doesn’t seem to ever threaten to sue anyone for saying he is a paedophile rapist friend of Epstein. 🤷♂️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
Someone should show this to businesses on Oxford high st (which has zero parking) claiming that reducing car traffic will hurt “passing trade”
It’s really important that #Vancouver’s Downtown Business Association, who were originally against bike-lanes, are now among their most vigourous supporters, because of ACTUAL EVIDENCE that they’re better for downtown business than any street parking they replaced.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
November 9, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Someone should show this to businesses on Oxford high st (which has zero parking) claiming that reducing car traffic will hurt “passing trade”
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Hi Bluesky,
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
November 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Hi Bluesky,
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
A cautionary tale for Lib/Green/Dem supporters getting too confident after recent left-wing victories in USA:
around 50% of adult UK population has a higher ed qual. 45% in US.
Reform/Maga weaponising inexperienced critical thinkers in a large % of society.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
around 50% of adult UK population has a higher ed qual. 45% in US.
Reform/Maga weaponising inexperienced critical thinkers in a large % of society.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Five takeaways as Democrats sweep elections in New Jersey and Virginia
The party won the governor’s race in both states and a state attorney general’s contest that was up in the air, as voters delivered a rebuke of President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A cautionary tale for Lib/Green/Dem supporters getting too confident after recent left-wing victories in USA:
around 50% of adult UK population has a higher ed qual. 45% in US.
Reform/Maga weaponising inexperienced critical thinkers in a large % of society.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
around 50% of adult UK population has a higher ed qual. 45% in US.
Reform/Maga weaponising inexperienced critical thinkers in a large % of society.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Greens are going to make this split even bigger by peeling off the Reform voters who wake up to the Farage Grift Machine
Notable in today's YouGov that the centre/left bloc - Lab/Green/LD/SNP are on 54%. With Reform/Tories on 43%. That's the biggest differential in a long time.
I think useful to track blocs given instability between parties at the moment.
I think useful to track blocs given instability between parties at the moment.
November 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Greens are going to make this split even bigger by peeling off the Reform voters who wake up to the Farage Grift Machine
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The #Oxford Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars is off to a good start: Sreets that were jammed are now free. Buses can move as they should, and more people are using them. Essential services can get around.
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Start of temporary congestion charge boosts park and ride use
Observations from the first days of Oxford’s temporary congestion charge indicate that the scheme is improving bus services and boosting the take-up of park and ride. On Wednesday 29 October, Oxfordsh...
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The #Oxford Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars is off to a good start: Sreets that were jammed are now free. Buses can move as they should, and more people are using them. Essential services can get around.
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Great to go forward, not back to jams!
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/start-of-tem...
Spot on
As anti-Labour media will always put words in her mouth, why not beat them to it:
"Yes it's true, Daily Mail readers, we are coming for you and your money because a) everyone else had to pay under the Tories b) Brexit screwed the poor c) you voted for both. Cheers, Rachel."
"Yes it's true, Daily Mail readers, we are coming for you and your money because a) everyone else had to pay under the Tories b) Brexit screwed the poor c) you voted for both. Cheers, Rachel."
November 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Spot on
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Genuinely brilliant from Private Eye.
October 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Genuinely brilliant from Private Eye.
The insanity of baked-in vehicle dependence bites from an early age.
Does anyone know of *any* safe cycling route that’s fully 5 miles long with no awkward crappy dangerous bits?
Does anyone know of *any* safe cycling route that’s fully 5 miles long with no awkward crappy dangerous bits?
“The way to reduce school transport costs in the long term, is to first invest in walking and cycling infrastructure that is safe enough for children to travel on independently, as they do in many European countries.”
☝️Our quote in Schoolsweek
schoolsweek.co.uk/reform-counc...
☝️Our quote in Schoolsweek
schoolsweek.co.uk/reform-counc...
Reform council's school transport cut call 'Victorian'
Phillipson rejects call to extend the distance children can be expected to make their own way to school
schoolsweek.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The insanity of baked-in vehicle dependence bites from an early age.
Does anyone know of *any* safe cycling route that’s fully 5 miles long with no awkward crappy dangerous bits?
Does anyone know of *any* safe cycling route that’s fully 5 miles long with no awkward crappy dangerous bits?
🧵I drove past this under-construction mosque yesterday on my way to volunteer at the (extremely friendly and inclusive) Barrow Junior Parkrun.
'My neighbour moved house because of the new mosque' www.bbc.com/news/article...
'My neighbour moved house because of the new mosque' www.bbc.com/news/article...
South Lakes Islamic Centre: For and against in Dalton and Barrow
The construction of an Islamic Centre is dividing opinion in communities in the South Lakes.
www.bbc.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🧵I drove past this under-construction mosque yesterday on my way to volunteer at the (extremely friendly and inclusive) Barrow Junior Parkrun.
'My neighbour moved house because of the new mosque' www.bbc.com/news/article...
'My neighbour moved house because of the new mosque' www.bbc.com/news/article...
This is so funny 🤣
A very offline cousin sent this to fam group chat. This story is breaking containment.
October 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This is so funny 🤣
As soon as this enters public consciousness the hysterical posters will have to find something else to rail against.
Yet another election where a noisy online minority against LTNs doesn’t translate to the ballot box.
The three candidates campaigning explicitly to halt and remove the LTN in the Moseley by-election received a combined total of just 11.4% of the vote.
The three candidates campaigning explicitly to halt and remove the LTN in the Moseley by-election received a combined total of just 11.4% of the vote.
October 25, 2025 at 5:30 AM
As soon as this enters public consciousness the hysterical posters will have to find something else to rail against.
A profound thought 👍
Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 AM
A profound thought 👍
What’s happened to Critical Reasoning in the UK?
It feels like the ability to think just down just one extra level is like some GrandMaster super-power shit!
It feels like the ability to think just down just one extra level is like some GrandMaster super-power shit!
A curious approach from people who don't like the concept of immigration
October 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
What’s happened to Critical Reasoning in the UK?
It feels like the ability to think just down just one extra level is like some GrandMaster super-power shit!
It feels like the ability to think just down just one extra level is like some GrandMaster super-power shit!
1/Another mind blowing interaction on Oxford Facebook comments summarised:
OP: Oxford is shit I went to York at the weekend and it was lovely - businesses thriving, bikes, pedestrians and cars all respectful.
Not like Oxford they are trying to kill small businesses.
OP: Oxford is shit I went to York at the weekend and it was lovely - businesses thriving, bikes, pedestrians and cars all respectful.
Not like Oxford they are trying to kill small businesses.
October 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
1/Another mind blowing interaction on Oxford Facebook comments summarised:
OP: Oxford is shit I went to York at the weekend and it was lovely - businesses thriving, bikes, pedestrians and cars all respectful.
Not like Oxford they are trying to kill small businesses.
OP: Oxford is shit I went to York at the weekend and it was lovely - businesses thriving, bikes, pedestrians and cars all respectful.
Not like Oxford they are trying to kill small businesses.
I’m wondering if Sir Keir is keeping this in reserve for the next 2 years as his get-out-of-jail card.
If things keep going this way his only hope will be to announce that he has secretly negotiated a rejoin and we are admitted back in. The economic bounce would sweep him back in.
If things keep going this way his only hope will be to announce that he has secretly negotiated a rejoin and we are admitted back in. The economic bounce would sweep him back in.
October 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I’m wondering if Sir Keir is keeping this in reserve for the next 2 years as his get-out-of-jail card.
If things keep going this way his only hope will be to announce that he has secretly negotiated a rejoin and we are admitted back in. The economic bounce would sweep him back in.
If things keep going this way his only hope will be to announce that he has secretly negotiated a rejoin and we are admitted back in. The economic bounce would sweep him back in.
Rejoin!
Yesterday if possible!
Yesterday if possible!
October 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Rejoin!
Yesterday if possible!
Yesterday if possible!
Public transport needs to be joined up more than private car owners need to expensively store their vehicle next to the station.
cycles + buses are so much better than private cars *if* the infrastructure is there for them
c.org/6xRcXSK59F
cycles + buses are so much better than private cars *if* the infrastructure is there for them
c.org/6xRcXSK59F
Sign for a bus hub in Oxford
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
c.org
October 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Public transport needs to be joined up more than private car owners need to expensively store their vehicle next to the station.
cycles + buses are so much better than private cars *if* the infrastructure is there for them
c.org/6xRcXSK59F
cycles + buses are so much better than private cars *if* the infrastructure is there for them
c.org/6xRcXSK59F
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We now have 115,000 members (translation: a sh*t load).
And we're not stopping there. Thousands of people are joining every week to be part of a different, hopeful politics.
Join the Green Party today ⤵️
And we're not stopping there. Thousands of people are joining every week to be part of a different, hopeful politics.
Join the Green Party today ⤵️
October 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We now have 115,000 members (translation: a sh*t load).
And we're not stopping there. Thousands of people are joining every week to be part of a different, hopeful politics.
Join the Green Party today ⤵️
And we're not stopping there. Thousands of people are joining every week to be part of a different, hopeful politics.
Join the Green Party today ⤵️
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"These heavier vehicles typically produce more emissions, cause greater wear and tear on roads, and critically pose a significantly higher risk in the event of a road traffic collision."
Good to see acknowledgement of the extra costs of SUVs to society.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good to see acknowledgement of the extra costs of SUVs to society.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cardiff set to impose SUV parking premium after council approval
Owners of large cars such as SUVs would be charged more to encourage switching to smaller vehicles.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"These heavier vehicles typically produce more emissions, cause greater wear and tear on roads, and critically pose a significantly higher risk in the event of a road traffic collision."
Good to see acknowledgement of the extra costs of SUVs to society.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good to see acknowledgement of the extra costs of SUVs to society.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...