Stephen Robinson
@robinsonchelmsford.bsky.social
Chelmsford City Council Leader (Lib Dem) working towards a greener, fairer, more-connected city. Also Essex County Cllr.
Published: Liberal Democrats, 66 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AU
Published: Liberal Democrats, 66 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AU
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Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 43.1% (-15.0)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
➡️ RFM: 19.9% (New)
🌍 GRN: 11.9% (New)
🌹 LAB: 0.8% (New)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 43.1% (-15.0)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
➡️ RFM: 19.9% (New)
🌍 GRN: 11.9% (New)
🌹 LAB: 0.8% (New)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 43.1% (-15.0)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
➡️ RFM: 19.9% (New)
🌍 GRN: 11.9% (New)
🌹 LAB: 0.8% (New)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
🔶 LDM: 43.1% (-15.0)
🌳 CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
➡️ RFM: 19.9% (New)
🌍 GRN: 11.9% (New)
🌹 LAB: 0.8% (New)
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2023.
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Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
April 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
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💪 Another by-election WIN and seat GAIN this week by the formidable Lib Dems.
🔶The crumbling remains of the Blue Wall are on notice. 🟦
🔶The crumbling remains of the Blue Wall are on notice. 🟦
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
💪 Another by-election WIN and seat GAIN this week by the formidable Lib Dems.
🔶The crumbling remains of the Blue Wall are on notice. 🟦
🔶The crumbling remains of the Blue Wall are on notice. 🟦
A Lib Dem gain - from Reform!
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 9:33 AM
A Lib Dem gain - from Reform!
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St Johns - Tunbridge Wells BC
Liberal Democrat Hold!!
🔶 Ukonu Obasi Liberal Democrat 629 53.3%
➡️ Reform UK 177 15%
🟢 Green Party 160 13.5%
🔘 T/Wells Alliance 105 8.9%
🔵 Con 90 7.6%
🔘 Ind for T/Wells 20 1.7%
Congratulations to Ukonu & the team on a great hold!
Liberal Democrat Hold!!
🔶 Ukonu Obasi Liberal Democrat 629 53.3%
➡️ Reform UK 177 15%
🟢 Green Party 160 13.5%
🔘 T/Wells Alliance 105 8.9%
🔵 Con 90 7.6%
🔘 Ind for T/Wells 20 1.7%
Congratulations to Ukonu & the team on a great hold!
October 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
St Johns - Tunbridge Wells BC
Liberal Democrat Hold!!
🔶 Ukonu Obasi Liberal Democrat 629 53.3%
➡️ Reform UK 177 15%
🟢 Green Party 160 13.5%
🔘 T/Wells Alliance 105 8.9%
🔵 Con 90 7.6%
🔘 Ind for T/Wells 20 1.7%
Congratulations to Ukonu & the team on a great hold!
Liberal Democrat Hold!!
🔶 Ukonu Obasi Liberal Democrat 629 53.3%
➡️ Reform UK 177 15%
🟢 Green Party 160 13.5%
🔘 T/Wells Alliance 105 8.9%
🔵 Con 90 7.6%
🔘 Ind for T/Wells 20 1.7%
Congratulations to Ukonu & the team on a great hold!
Station in NE Chelmsford was speculated about for decades (esp by in estate agents). But wasn't until 2000 (previous Lib Dem administration) that formal proposal was in draft Local Plan. Today it's open, after close working btw councils, Govt + rail op citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/all-ab...
All aboard at last! | City Life
Beaulieu Park station, 30 years in the making, is set to open its doors this month.
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk
October 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Station in NE Chelmsford was speculated about for decades (esp by in estate agents). But wasn't until 2000 (previous Lib Dem administration) that formal proposal was in draft Local Plan. Today it's open, after close working btw councils, Govt + rail op citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/all-ab...
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Glastonbury - Somerset Council
Lib Dem Hold!
🔶 Ewan Cameron Liberal Democrat 882 36.4%
➡️ Reform UK 523 21.6%
🔵 Conservative 506 20.9%
🟢 Green Party 480 19.8%
🔴 Labour 35 1.4%
Congratulations to Ewan and the Team on a great result!
Lib Dem Hold!
🔶 Ewan Cameron Liberal Democrat 882 36.4%
➡️ Reform UK 523 21.6%
🔵 Conservative 506 20.9%
🟢 Green Party 480 19.8%
🔴 Labour 35 1.4%
Congratulations to Ewan and the Team on a great result!
October 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Glastonbury - Somerset Council
Lib Dem Hold!
🔶 Ewan Cameron Liberal Democrat 882 36.4%
➡️ Reform UK 523 21.6%
🔵 Conservative 506 20.9%
🟢 Green Party 480 19.8%
🔴 Labour 35 1.4%
Congratulations to Ewan and the Team on a great result!
Lib Dem Hold!
🔶 Ewan Cameron Liberal Democrat 882 36.4%
➡️ Reform UK 523 21.6%
🔵 Conservative 506 20.9%
🟢 Green Party 480 19.8%
🔴 Labour 35 1.4%
Congratulations to Ewan and the Team on a great result!
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Excellent result in Haywards Heath North West today:
Lib Dem Caroline Ward 131 votes, Reform 62 votes, Cons 56 votes. LD Hold Turnout 40%, an increase on 2023. Thank you to everyone for turning out to vote despite the weather!
Lib Dem Caroline Ward 131 votes, Reform 62 votes, Cons 56 votes. LD Hold Turnout 40%, an increase on 2023. Thank you to everyone for turning out to vote despite the weather!
October 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Excellent result in Haywards Heath North West today:
Lib Dem Caroline Ward 131 votes, Reform 62 votes, Cons 56 votes. LD Hold Turnout 40%, an increase on 2023. Thank you to everyone for turning out to vote despite the weather!
Lib Dem Caroline Ward 131 votes, Reform 62 votes, Cons 56 votes. LD Hold Turnout 40%, an increase on 2023. Thank you to everyone for turning out to vote despite the weather!
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I prefer Ed's response to that of Labour.
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I prefer Ed's response to that of Labour.
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WATCH: Kemi Badenoch wants to put another multi-million pound Conservative Party donor in the House of Lords.
Keir Starmer should stop her.
Keir Starmer should stop her.
💷 2013 - 2023: Nearly 25% of political House of Lords nominations were party donors, giving £58m+ collectively.
At our event with @spotlightcorruption.org at Labour Conference, @duncanhames.bsky.social set out why big money's influence on UK democracy is damaging the public's trust.
Watch more ⬇️
At our event with @spotlightcorruption.org at Labour Conference, @duncanhames.bsky.social set out why big money's influence on UK democracy is damaging the public's trust.
Watch more ⬇️
October 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
WATCH: Kemi Badenoch wants to put another multi-million pound Conservative Party donor in the House of Lords.
Keir Starmer should stop her.
Keir Starmer should stop her.
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Aggregate Result of the 132 Council By-Elections (for 135 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 48 (+41)
LDM: 39 (+13)
CON: 14 (-15)
LAB: 12 (-32)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-3)
Local: 3 (-4)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 48 (+41)
LDM: 39 (+13)
CON: 14 (-15)
LAB: 12 (-32)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-3)
Local: 3 (-4)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
October 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Aggregate Result of the 132 Council By-Elections (for 135 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 48 (+41)
LDM: 39 (+13)
CON: 14 (-15)
LAB: 12 (-32)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-3)
Local: 3 (-4)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 48 (+41)
LDM: 39 (+13)
CON: 14 (-15)
LAB: 12 (-32)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-3)
Local: 3 (-4)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
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Letter to the editor:
£5bn over ten years to “restore pride” in Britain’s poorest areas?
That’s less than the EU, in its time, gave us every year.
Ambitious? Hardly.
£5bn over ten years to “restore pride” in Britain’s poorest areas?
That’s less than the EU, in its time, gave us every year.
Ambitious? Hardly.
Letter to the editor: £5bn over ten years isn’t ‘ambitious’ – it’s a fraction of what the EU once gave
Letter to the editor
eastangliabylines.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Letter to the editor:
£5bn over ten years to “restore pride” in Britain’s poorest areas?
That’s less than the EU, in its time, gave us every year.
Ambitious? Hardly.
£5bn over ten years to “restore pride” in Britain’s poorest areas?
That’s less than the EU, in its time, gave us every year.
Ambitious? Hardly.
Delighted that we found an extra base for Mountview drama school. Great success already for young ppl wanting to be performers, and a great link-up with our fabulous Chelmsford Theatre. (It will also bring in some useful income for the council).
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/chelms...
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/chelms...
Chelmsford Theatre and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts partnership generates fresh opportunities for local practitioners | City Life
Mountview Academy has hired local creative professionals to deliver the first year of their performing arts course in Chelmsford.
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk
October 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Delighted that we found an extra base for Mountview drama school. Great success already for young ppl wanting to be performers, and a great link-up with our fabulous Chelmsford Theatre. (It will also bring in some useful income for the council).
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/chelms...
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/chelms...
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Today is World Mental Health Day — a time to reflect, raise awareness, and support wellbeing for all. This year’s theme, “Access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies”, reminds us to prioritise mental health care, especially in times of crisis.
October 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today is World Mental Health Day — a time to reflect, raise awareness, and support wellbeing for all. This year’s theme, “Access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies”, reminds us to prioritise mental health care, especially in times of crisis.
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Three big Lib Dem wins in this week's by-elections.
Last night in Mel Stride's Devon constituency, Liberal Democrats GAINED a seat from the Conservatives - the Conservatives dropped to just 10% of the vote.
And two great wins by our teams in Bath and Hampshire.
Last night in Mel Stride's Devon constituency, Liberal Democrats GAINED a seat from the Conservatives - the Conservatives dropped to just 10% of the vote.
And two great wins by our teams in Bath and Hampshire.
October 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Three big Lib Dem wins in this week's by-elections.
Last night in Mel Stride's Devon constituency, Liberal Democrats GAINED a seat from the Conservatives - the Conservatives dropped to just 10% of the vote.
And two great wins by our teams in Bath and Hampshire.
Last night in Mel Stride's Devon constituency, Liberal Democrats GAINED a seat from the Conservatives - the Conservatives dropped to just 10% of the vote.
And two great wins by our teams in Bath and Hampshire.
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Today marks 100 years of #WorldAnimalDay 🐾
Join the #DonateADinner campaign to support rescue centres caring for animals in need. Drop pet food at a supermarket or donate to your local shelter.
More information here: naturewatch.org/lets-donate-...
Join the #DonateADinner campaign to support rescue centres caring for animals in need. Drop pet food at a supermarket or donate to your local shelter.
More information here: naturewatch.org/lets-donate-...
October 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Today marks 100 years of #WorldAnimalDay 🐾
Join the #DonateADinner campaign to support rescue centres caring for animals in need. Drop pet food at a supermarket or donate to your local shelter.
More information here: naturewatch.org/lets-donate-...
Join the #DonateADinner campaign to support rescue centres caring for animals in need. Drop pet food at a supermarket or donate to your local shelter.
More information here: naturewatch.org/lets-donate-...
The station (almost) now arriving at Platforms 1, 2 AND 3 (!) Chelms City Co worked closely with Essex CC to plan, fund & build first new station on Gt Eastern line in 100 yrs. CCC owns the land for/around station & will manage bus/taxi ranks & a car park. citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/multip...
Multiple ways to access new Beaulieu Park Station revealed ahead of opening | City Life
Train users can begin planning journeys to and from Beaulieu Park as fares and travel options to Chelmsford's new station are revealed.
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk
October 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The station (almost) now arriving at Platforms 1, 2 AND 3 (!) Chelms City Co worked closely with Essex CC to plan, fund & build first new station on Gt Eastern line in 100 yrs. CCC owns the land for/around station & will manage bus/taxi ranks & a car park. citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/multip...
As Opposition Leader at Chelmsford, every yr I proposed Greener Chelmsford Grants. Conservatives voted it down. So pleased we could bring it in, under Lib Dem leadership. Applications now welcome this year!
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/grant-... - environment and wider community grants
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/grant-... - environment and wider community grants
Grant funding available for community projects in Chelmsford | City Life
Community organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding for local infrastructure and environmental projects.
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk
September 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
As Opposition Leader at Chelmsford, every yr I proposed Greener Chelmsford Grants. Conservatives voted it down. So pleased we could bring it in, under Lib Dem leadership. Applications now welcome this year!
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/grant-... - environment and wider community grants
citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/posts/grant-... - environment and wider community grants
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Crucially, successive UK schemes have rested on the idea of a centralised national ID database linking biometrics, employment & residency status. That would give government unprecedented oversight of ordinary citizens, with far fewer legal protections than in countries like Germany or Estonia.
September 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Crucially, successive UK schemes have rested on the idea of a centralised national ID database linking biometrics, employment & residency status. That would give government unprecedented oversight of ordinary citizens, with far fewer legal protections than in countries like Germany or Estonia.
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Imagine if the Government devoted this much money and focus on getting waiting times down, or fixing care, instead of pursuing Labour’s decades long obsession with ID cards and state control.
We will fight this mandatory scheme tooth and nail - just as we successfully did against Blair’s ID cards.
We will fight this mandatory scheme tooth and nail - just as we successfully did against Blair’s ID cards.
September 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Imagine if the Government devoted this much money and focus on getting waiting times down, or fixing care, instead of pursuing Labour’s decades long obsession with ID cards and state control.
We will fight this mandatory scheme tooth and nail - just as we successfully did against Blair’s ID cards.
We will fight this mandatory scheme tooth and nail - just as we successfully did against Blair’s ID cards.
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This by @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social on ID cards is very good
And it also kindly links to my post setting out how an incoming illiberal government would not need to force through primary legislation, given what they could do with statutory instruments.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
And it also kindly links to my post setting out how an incoming illiberal government would not need to force through primary legislation, given what they could do with statutory instruments.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The case against digital ID cards: imagine how a Reform government could use them | Gaby Hinsliff
The civil liberties argument against giving the state more power over our lives becomes more urgent by the day – just look to Trump’s America, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This by @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social on ID cards is very good
And it also kindly links to my post setting out how an incoming illiberal government would not need to force through primary legislation, given what they could do with statutory instruments.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
And it also kindly links to my post setting out how an incoming illiberal government would not need to force through primary legislation, given what they could do with statutory instruments.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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So if Keir Starmer or any other authority tries to force me to produce my papers – digital or otherwise – to prove I have the right to walk in the street, I, for one, shall refuse.
I am a Liberal, and I am against this sort of thing.
/Thread
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
I am a Liberal, and I am against this sort of thing.
/Thread
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Why I will rebel against Keir Starmer’s digital ID card – and so should you
The UK is not a ‘papers, please’ society and we must resist any attempts to change that
www.scotsman.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
So if Keir Starmer or any other authority tries to force me to produce my papers – digital or otherwise – to prove I have the right to walk in the street, I, for one, shall refuse.
I am a Liberal, and I am against this sort of thing.
/Thread
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
I am a Liberal, and I am against this sort of thing.
/Thread
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
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Very odd watching BBC News talking about the Lib Dem conference and mentioning how the party has struggled to break through in the media like it's nothing to do with them.
September 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Very odd watching BBC News talking about the Lib Dem conference and mentioning how the party has struggled to break through in the media like it's nothing to do with them.
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❗ Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative
Talbot and Branksome Woods (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) by-election result:
LDEM: 32.4% (-2.1)
REF: 28.2% (+28.2)
CON: 27.4% (-4.9)
LAB: 6.1% (-5.7)
GRN: 5.9% (-6.6)
Prev Con was second-placed candidate in 3-seat ward
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Talbot and Branksome Woods (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) by-election result:
LDEM: 32.4% (-2.1)
REF: 28.2% (+28.2)
CON: 27.4% (-4.9)
LAB: 6.1% (-5.7)
GRN: 5.9% (-6.6)
Prev Con was second-placed candidate in 3-seat ward
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Andrew’s Previews | Andrew Teale | Substack
"All the right votes, but not necessarily in the right order". Click to read Andrew’s Previews, by Andrew Teale, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
andrewteale.me.uk
September 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
❗ Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative
Talbot and Branksome Woods (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) by-election result:
LDEM: 32.4% (-2.1)
REF: 28.2% (+28.2)
CON: 27.4% (-4.9)
LAB: 6.1% (-5.7)
GRN: 5.9% (-6.6)
Prev Con was second-placed candidate in 3-seat ward
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Talbot and Branksome Woods (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) by-election result:
LDEM: 32.4% (-2.1)
REF: 28.2% (+28.2)
CON: 27.4% (-4.9)
LAB: 6.1% (-5.7)
GRN: 5.9% (-6.6)
Prev Con was second-placed candidate in 3-seat ward
andrewteale.me.uk/previews