Neil Fawcett
@neilmfawcett.bsky.social
Rock, folk and prog - Doctor Who - real ale - TV, films and books - Lib Dem - generally woke and proud - he/him. Lib Dem councillor. Works for Layla Moran MP. Posts are personal.
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Person who actually deserves a trophy is the artist who made the FIFA peace prize trophy look like everyone in the entire world holding their head in their hands out of secondhand embarrassment
December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Person who actually deserves a trophy is the artist who made the FIFA peace prize trophy look like everyone in the entire world holding their head in their hands out of secondhand embarrassment
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The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
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We’ve just hit 50 council by-election wins since May 1st, winning more than the Conservatives, Labour, and the Green Party!
The momentum is with us. 🔶
The momentum is with us. 🔶
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We’ve just hit 50 council by-election wins since May 1st, winning more than the Conservatives, Labour, and the Green Party!
The momentum is with us. 🔶
The momentum is with us. 🔶
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It was great to visit Fitzharrys School for UK Parliament Week. I had thoughtful discussions with A Level Politics students and the School Council on a wide range of topics. A hugely encouraging day with some highly engaged young people.
November 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It was great to visit Fitzharrys School for UK Parliament Week. I had thoughtful discussions with A Level Politics students and the School Council on a wide range of topics. A hugely encouraging day with some highly engaged young people.
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Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
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My thoughts are first and foremost with those who lost loved ones or live with life-limiting conditions like Long Covid. The Inquiry’s finding that an earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives is devastating. We must learn lessons: act early, protect lives & jobs, and ensure Govt is prepared.
November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
My thoughts are first and foremost with those who lost loved ones or live with life-limiting conditions like Long Covid. The Inquiry’s finding that an earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives is devastating. We must learn lessons: act early, protect lives & jobs, and ensure Govt is prepared.
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“Effective progress” is being made on special educational needs in Oxfordshire, according to Government inspectors sent in after the county failed its inspection in 2023. Parent/carer organisation OxPCF says “This is the beginning of a journey – but many families may not yet feel the benefits.”
November 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“Effective progress” is being made on special educational needs in Oxfordshire, according to Government inspectors sent in after the county failed its inspection in 2023. Parent/carer organisation OxPCF says “This is the beginning of a journey – but many families may not yet feel the benefits.”
I've spent a lot of my political career listening to Labour activists call me, as a Lib Dem, a 'yellow Tory'.
Yet here is a Labour Government announcing a bunch of policies that are simply cruel, apparently due to political panic.
Any decent Labour members left need to stop this.
Yet here is a Labour Government announcing a bunch of policies that are simply cruel, apparently due to political panic.
Any decent Labour members left need to stop this.
Today, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood prepares to announce the latest attack on refugee rights in the UK.
A host of hostile policy changes have already been announced. We don’t yet have the full details, but we’ll keep you updated as more becomes clear.
⬇️Here’s what we know + think so far:
A host of hostile policy changes have already been announced. We don’t yet have the full details, but we’ll keep you updated as more becomes clear.
⬇️Here’s what we know + think so far:
Starmer braced for backlash from Labour MPs as Mahmood sets out asylum plans – UK politics live
Home secretary to announce a drastic tightening of rules, including requiring asylum seekers to wait 20 years before getting the right to permanently settle in UK
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I've spent a lot of my political career listening to Labour activists call me, as a Lib Dem, a 'yellow Tory'.
Yet here is a Labour Government announcing a bunch of policies that are simply cruel, apparently due to political panic.
Any decent Labour members left need to stop this.
Yet here is a Labour Government announcing a bunch of policies that are simply cruel, apparently due to political panic.
Any decent Labour members left need to stop this.
Wow!
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says that the British Medical Association, which represents Britain's doctors, is a threat to the NHS. Streeting took a record £225k from private healthcare-related donors in just two years.
British Medical Association ‘threat to future of NHS’, says Streeting ahead of doctors’ strike
Health secretary accuses doctors’ union of ‘cartel-like behaviour’ and tells it to ‘get real’ over pay demands
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Wow!
Congratulations to new Lib Dem councillor Hannah Griffin for a strong hold in Ridgeway Ward, Vale of White Horse DC.
Labour got just 8 votes!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse DC)
🔶 LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
➡️ RFM: 19.9% (New)
🌍 GRN: 11.9% (New)
🌹 LAB: 0.8% (New)
Turnout 38%
Labour got just 8 votes!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse DC)
🔶 LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
➡️ RFM: 19.9% (New)
🌍 GRN: 11.9% (New)
🌹 LAB: 0.8% (New)
Turnout 38%
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Congratulations to new Lib Dem councillor Hannah Griffin for a strong hold in Ridgeway Ward, Vale of White Horse DC.
Labour got just 8 votes!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse DC)
🔶 LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
➡️ RFM: 19.9% (New)
🌍 GRN: 11.9% (New)
🌹 LAB: 0.8% (New)
Turnout 38%
Labour got just 8 votes!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse DC)
🔶 LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
➡️ RFM: 19.9% (New)
🌍 GRN: 11.9% (New)
🌹 LAB: 0.8% (New)
Turnout 38%
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What on earth was the reason for the 3 line whip to vote this down? The Labour party supported the swift brick amendment when it was tabled on Conservative government legislation in 2023. Why has it gone from supporting swift bricks in opposition to imposing a 3 line whip to block them in government
In 2023, the Labour party supported mandating swift bricks, whipping FOR the swifts brick amendment. 2 years later, the same Ministers in charge of Housing put a 3 line whip (the most extreme block) AGAINST swift bricks. Listen to the strength of support in this powerful speech.
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
What on earth was the reason for the 3 line whip to vote this down? The Labour party supported the swift brick amendment when it was tabled on Conservative government legislation in 2023. Why has it gone from supporting swift bricks in opposition to imposing a 3 line whip to block them in government
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Oxford charity Asylum Welcome is asking residents to place an orange light in their window during the Oxford Light Festival, 14-16 November. The light represents compassion for people fleeing war and persecution and is inspired by the colours of a lifebelt.
November 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Oxford charity Asylum Welcome is asking residents to place an orange light in their window during the Oxford Light Festival, 14-16 November. The light represents compassion for people fleeing war and persecution and is inspired by the colours of a lifebelt.
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This is why OFWAT needs to be scrapped. They don’t even understand that the ONLY real source of income for water companies is bill payers
November 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is why OFWAT needs to be scrapped. They don’t even understand that the ONLY real source of income for water companies is bill payers
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Maybe the government should MAKE THAMES WATER FIX THE PIPES then? Or is that too 'drastic'?
England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year
Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Maybe the government should MAKE THAMES WATER FIX THE PIPES then? Or is that too 'drastic'?
Opponents of the Oxford Congestion Charge:
"No-one will shop in Oxford any more!"
Shoppers:
"No-one will shop in Oxford any more!"
Shoppers:
November 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Opponents of the Oxford Congestion Charge:
"No-one will shop in Oxford any more!"
Shoppers:
"No-one will shop in Oxford any more!"
Shoppers:
Another week, another fantastic Lib Dem gain :-D
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! 🎉
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! 🎉
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Another week, another fantastic Lib Dem gain :-D
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Conservative Alliance played their usualy game of wasting valuable council time on meaningless leaflet and social media post fodder by presenting a motion to scrap the congestion charge a mere 6 days after it was implemented.
And that’s the end of the meeting, with no time for motions on Abingdon Reservoir, pavement weed clearance, mental health, or community cohesion. Thanks for following along!
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Conservative Alliance played their usualy game of wasting valuable council time on meaningless leaflet and social media post fodder by presenting a motion to scrap the congestion charge a mere 6 days after it was implemented.
Very proud to have proposed the Oxfordshire County Council Strategic Plan 2025-28 to the Council today.
Our aim is to deliver a greener, fairer and healthier county, underpinned by a set of projects that will improve the lives of local residents.
Thid includes rolling out a network of family hubs
Our aim is to deliver a greener, fairer and healthier county, underpinned by a set of projects that will improve the lives of local residents.
Thid includes rolling out a network of family hubs
November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Very proud to have proposed the Oxfordshire County Council Strategic Plan 2025-28 to the Council today.
Our aim is to deliver a greener, fairer and healthier county, underpinned by a set of projects that will improve the lives of local residents.
Thid includes rolling out a network of family hubs
Our aim is to deliver a greener, fairer and healthier county, underpinned by a set of projects that will improve the lives of local residents.
Thid includes rolling out a network of family hubs
Just on the bus into Oxford and it has only taken a few minutes to get down Abingdon Road. On a school day!
Long time since that's happened :-)
Long time since that's happened :-)
November 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Just on the bus into Oxford and it has only taken a few minutes to get down Abingdon Road. On a school day!
Long time since that's happened :-)
Long time since that's happened :-)
Delighted that Witney Library will be reopen on Sat 6th December after an extensive refurbishment.
I'm privileged to work with a fantastic library team at @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social who have done a brilliant job.
Thanks to the Fire Service for helping out.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/witney-libra...
I'm privileged to work with a fantastic library team at @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social who have done a brilliant job.
Thanks to the Fire Service for helping out.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/witney-libra...
Witney library set to reopen following major redevelopment
A new and improved Witney Library is set to reopen to residents later this year, 6 December, following a comprehensive programme of modernisation.Improvements to the Oxfordshire County Council library...
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk
November 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Delighted that Witney Library will be reopen on Sat 6th December after an extensive refurbishment.
I'm privileged to work with a fantastic library team at @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social who have done a brilliant job.
Thanks to the Fire Service for helping out.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/witney-libra...
I'm privileged to work with a fantastic library team at @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social who have done a brilliant job.
Thanks to the Fire Service for helping out.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/witney-libra...
Fellow Lib Dem members: You should have now received an email entitled: "Your chance to vote in the 2025 Internal Federal Elections".
Please do use your vote, and please give me your first preference to help re-elect me to the Fedral Board.
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Please do use your vote, and please give me your first preference to help re-elect me to the Fedral Board.
facebook.com/FawcettForFe...
November 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Fellow Lib Dem members: You should have now received an email entitled: "Your chance to vote in the 2025 Internal Federal Elections".
Please do use your vote, and please give me your first preference to help re-elect me to the Fedral Board.
facebook.com/FawcettForFe...
Please do use your vote, and please give me your first preference to help re-elect me to the Fedral Board.
facebook.com/FawcettForFe...
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🎤 Great to join the South Central Liberal Democrats for the final hustings of the Presidential campaign!
🔶 I was clear that our first duty as a party at this point in our country’s history is to be the last line of defence against populism and division💪
🔶 I was clear that our first duty as a party at this point in our country’s history is to be the last line of defence against populism and division💪
November 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🎤 Great to join the South Central Liberal Democrats for the final hustings of the Presidential campaign!
🔶 I was clear that our first duty as a party at this point in our country’s history is to be the last line of defence against populism and division💪
🔶 I was clear that our first duty as a party at this point in our country’s history is to be the last line of defence against populism and division💪
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The two-child limit is cruel, trapping children in poverty and denying them a fair start.
This Autumn Budget, ministers must act and end the unfair cap once and for all.
@stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
This Autumn Budget, ministers must act and end the unfair cap once and for all.
@stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The two-child limit is cruel, trapping children in poverty and denying them a fair start.
This Autumn Budget, ministers must act and end the unfair cap once and for all.
@stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
This Autumn Budget, ministers must act and end the unfair cap once and for all.
@stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
Brilliant result!
Once again showing that it's the Lib Dems taking on and beating Reform where it matters - at the ballot box.
Once again showing that it's the Lib Dems taking on and beating Reform where it matters - at the ballot box.
Bromsgrove South (Worcestershire) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 51.9% (+20.3)
➡️ RFM: 33.4% (-1.5)
🌳 CON: 11.3% (-5.8)
🌹 LAB: 3.4% (-4.1)
No GRN (-5.5) or Ind (-3.4) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Brilliant result!
Once again showing that it's the Lib Dems taking on and beating Reform where it matters - at the ballot box.
Once again showing that it's the Lib Dems taking on and beating Reform where it matters - at the ballot box.
Great result for Team Tunbridge Wells :-D
I've enjoyed working with the team there over the past few years and it's fantastic to see them consolidating their success.
I've enjoyed working with the team there over the past few years and it's fantastic to see them consolidating their success.
Johns (Tunbridge Wells) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 53.3% (+2.1)
➡️ RFM: 15.0% (-1.2)
🌍 GRN: 13.5% (+6.3)
🏘️ TWA: 8.9% (+4.8)
🌳 CON: 7.6% (-3.6)
🏘️ ITW: 1.7% (-0.1)
No LAB (-8.3) as previous.
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 53.3% (+2.1)
➡️ RFM: 15.0% (-1.2)
🌍 GRN: 13.5% (+6.3)
🏘️ TWA: 8.9% (+4.8)
🌳 CON: 7.6% (-3.6)
🏘️ ITW: 1.7% (-0.1)
No LAB (-8.3) as previous.
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Great result for Team Tunbridge Wells :-D
I've enjoyed working with the team there over the past few years and it's fantastic to see them consolidating their success.
I've enjoyed working with the team there over the past few years and it's fantastic to see them consolidating their success.