Martin Tod
@martin.tod.social
Running for Mayor of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Lib Dem Leader, Winchester City Council.
Previously @ Men's Health Forum, Shelter, Vodafone and P&G
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Promoted by N. Cutler, Hants/IoW Lib Dems, Bar End Rd, Winchester SO23 9NP
Lib Dem Leader, Winchester City Council.
Previously @ Men's Health Forum, Shelter, Vodafone and P&G
Anything political:
Promoted by N. Cutler, Hants/IoW Lib Dems, Bar End Rd, Winchester SO23 9NP
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Brexit reminders. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog. Brexit may not be in the headlines, but many current news stories carry reminders of it, including the Hallett Inquiry report, the Gill scandal, the Budget & the latest net migration figures: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/brex...
November 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Brexit reminders. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog. Brexit may not be in the headlines, but many current news stories carry reminders of it, including the Hallett Inquiry report, the Gill scandal, the Budget & the latest net migration figures: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/brex...
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Read 'em and weep. (www.nber.org/system/files...)
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Read 'em and weep. (www.nber.org/system/files...)
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Read of the day: Ben canters through recent pro-bubble literature. The most surprising thing for me is his argument that by massively augmenting the demand for energy at this (imho fraught) time, the data centre bubble might leave a hugely positive legacy.
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The Benefits of Bubbles
We are in an AI Bubble: the big question is if this bubble will worth it for the physical infrastructure and coordinated innovation that result?
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November 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Read of the day: Ben canters through recent pro-bubble literature. The most surprising thing for me is his argument that by massively augmenting the demand for energy at this (imho fraught) time, the data centre bubble might leave a hugely positive legacy.
stratechery.com/2025/the-ben...
stratechery.com/2025/the-ben...
On the one hand...
[politics and economics] "don’t go undiscussed, of course, but the amount of oxygen they receive compared to tech talk is out of line. As a rule of thumb, be sceptical of any “futurologist” who doesn’t major overwhelmingly on politics."
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Bang on as ever
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Bang on as ever
Politics not tech makes the world go round
The future, like the recent past, will be shaped in the public realm
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October 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
On the one hand...
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Nationalism is a shibboleth. The challenges we face are daunting. But we are not going to overcome them by hunkering down behind of imaginary lines scrawled on a map by medieval warlords. Our problems are transnational, and the solutions are too.
October 24, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Nationalism is a shibboleth. The challenges we face are daunting. But we are not going to overcome them by hunkering down behind of imaginary lines scrawled on a map by medieval warlords. Our problems are transnational, and the solutions are too.
Was great to have a chance to congratulate @winchester.gov.uk's fantastic Animal Welfare team on being awarded a very special pair of @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social awards for the 3rd consecutive year - Platinum PawPrints for Stray Dog Services and Animal Activity Licensing.
October 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Was great to have a chance to congratulate @winchester.gov.uk's fantastic Animal Welfare team on being awarded a very special pair of @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social awards for the 3rd consecutive year - Platinum PawPrints for Stray Dog Services and Animal Activity Licensing.
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The media ready to cover Reform by-election victories today only to find Lib Dems winning 7/10
October 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The media ready to cover Reform by-election victories today only to find Lib Dems winning 7/10
Was looking forward to see Winchester's new statue of Jane Austen - and then was blown away when it was unveiled. Stunning.
October 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Was looking forward to see Winchester's new statue of Jane Austen - and then was blown away when it was unveiled. Stunning.
Absolutely delighted to hear about Alex Drage's victory in the Yateley West by-election. It was such a pleasure to campaign for someone who's so committed to strong action on cutting carbon and reversing the decline in biodiversity and nature.
October 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Absolutely delighted to hear about Alex Drage's victory in the Yateley West by-election. It was such a pleasure to campaign for someone who's so committed to strong action on cutting carbon and reversing the decline in biodiversity and nature.
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Windy day but a good crew out in Yateley West including prospective Hampshire Mayoral candidate @martin.tod.social
October 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Windy day but a good crew out in Yateley West including prospective Hampshire Mayoral candidate @martin.tod.social
Some exciting news...
My Lib Dem colleagues across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight have chosen me to be their Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Hampshire and the Solent.
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My Lib Dem colleagues across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight have chosen me to be their Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Hampshire and the Solent.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltHq...
Martin Tod for Mayor of Hampshire and the Solent
YouTube video by Martin for Mayor of Hampshire and Solent
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September 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Some exciting news...
My Lib Dem colleagues across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight have chosen me to be their Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Hampshire and the Solent.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltHq...
My Lib Dem colleagues across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight have chosen me to be their Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Hampshire and the Solent.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltHq...
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Err hello BBC that decline in car production isn’t really over the last 25 years looks more like mostly within the last 10 years….
August 13, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Err hello BBC that decline in car production isn’t really over the last 25 years looks more like mostly within the last 10 years….
Great to chat with Ed Davey at his book signing hosted by One Tree Books.
So many people came to hear Ed speak not only about his personal experiences as a carer; but also the Lib Dems’ care policies and our willingness to take a different approach to solving the care crisis in our country.
So many people came to hear Ed speak not only about his personal experiences as a carer; but also the Lib Dems’ care policies and our willingness to take a different approach to solving the care crisis in our country.
July 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Great to chat with Ed Davey at his book signing hosted by One Tree Books.
So many people came to hear Ed speak not only about his personal experiences as a carer; but also the Lib Dems’ care policies and our willingness to take a different approach to solving the care crisis in our country.
So many people came to hear Ed speak not only about his personal experiences as a carer; but also the Lib Dems’ care policies and our willingness to take a different approach to solving the care crisis in our country.
@winchester.gov.uk rated #1 district council in the country for climate action. Very proud... 😀 councilclimatescorecards.uk/councils/win...
Winchester City Council Climate Action Scorecard
Want to know how effective Winchester City Council’s climate plans are? Check out Winchester City Council’s Council Climate Scorecard to understand how their climate plans compare to local authorities...
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June 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
@winchester.gov.uk rated #1 district council in the country for climate action. Very proud... 😀 councilclimatescorecards.uk/councils/win...
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A quick reminder that no dog died from missing a walk, but many dogs have died as a result of being exercised in hot weather!
I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal, which is heartbreaking for the owners.
I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal, which is heartbreaking for the owners.
May 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
A quick reminder that no dog died from missing a walk, but many dogs have died as a result of being exercised in hot weather!
I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal, which is heartbreaking for the owners.
I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal, which is heartbreaking for the owners.
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)
Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
petition.parliament.uk
April 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)
A more interesting question is whether other areas should have assemblies, rather than the 'combined authority' model.
📢No, Greater London shouldn’t become more like Greater Manchester
"The goal should be to give the mayors the autonomy the Mayor of London has, rather than weakening the mayoral model in the Capital."
Read our latest blog from @paulswinney.bsky.social 👇
"The goal should be to give the mayors the autonomy the Mayor of London has, rather than weakening the mayoral model in the Capital."
Read our latest blog from @paulswinney.bsky.social 👇
Greater London shouldn’t become more like Greater Manchester
The goal of policy should be to give the mayors of Greater Manchester and beyond the autonomy the Mayor of the London has.
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April 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A more interesting question is whether other areas should have assemblies, rather than the 'combined authority' model.
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The wonderful surviving wall paintings in the Holy Sepulchre Chapel in Winchester Cathedral, which date to the 12thC #winchester #winchestercathedral #medieval #medievalwallpaintings
April 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The wonderful surviving wall paintings in the Holy Sepulchre Chapel in Winchester Cathedral, which date to the 12thC #winchester #winchestercathedral #medieval #medievalwallpaintings
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New post from me about Trump's tariffs and why Harold Macmillan was right - we Brits are truly Greece to America's Rome - because our Brexit-era compulsion to think everything was 'simple' has a Trumpian heir. A short thread. 1/n
benansell.substack.com/p/simple
benansell.substack.com/p/simple
Simple
Or perhaps not
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April 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
New post from me about Trump's tariffs and why Harold Macmillan was right - we Brits are truly Greece to America's Rome - because our Brexit-era compulsion to think everything was 'simple' has a Trumpian heir. A short thread. 1/n
benansell.substack.com/p/simple
benansell.substack.com/p/simple
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"When we're spending £100billion a year on servicing government debt, I don't think anyone could seriously argue that we don't need to get a grip of government borrowing and government debt." - Reeves
Did mass public sector cuts lower that 'debt' the last time we tried it?
Did mass public sector cuts lower that 'debt' the last time we tried it?
March 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
"When we're spending £100billion a year on servicing government debt, I don't think anyone could seriously argue that we don't need to get a grip of government borrowing and government debt." - Reeves
Did mass public sector cuts lower that 'debt' the last time we tried it?
Did mass public sector cuts lower that 'debt' the last time we tried it?
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Five years on and we’re still going round and round with whether Covid is airborne. There’s no scientific doubt. Denial broke us.
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How denial of airborne COVID transmission broke the world - Healthy Debate
Five years later, the greatest basic science failure in generations caused the pandemic harms highlighted by people across the political spectrum, and broke our social cohesion.
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March 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Five years on and we’re still going round and round with whether Covid is airborne. There’s no scientific doubt. Denial broke us.
healthydebate.ca/2025/03/topi...
healthydebate.ca/2025/03/topi...
There's something rather magical about aerial photographs of trees
March 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
There's something rather magical about aerial photographs of trees
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Yes – and this isn't a commentary on the specific piece here, as I haven't had chance to read it – but: the conversation is almost identical to the one about mental health. Which is that we *constantly* talk about the need to talk about it, and never have the actual bloody conversation.
'No-one is talking about young men' increasingly occupies the same space as 'we need an honest conversation about immigration'. We never shut up about young men. It's one of the only things we ever talk about, although admittedly only ever to say 'we need to be more reactionary'.
March 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Yes – and this isn't a commentary on the specific piece here, as I haven't had chance to read it – but: the conversation is almost identical to the one about mental health. Which is that we *constantly* talk about the need to talk about it, and never have the actual bloody conversation.
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I've heard a few people say the best way to understand Severance is to watch each episode twice. For me, watching it once and barely knowing what the fuck is going on works just fine.
March 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I've heard a few people say the best way to understand Severance is to watch each episode twice. For me, watching it once and barely knowing what the fuck is going on works just fine.