Cllr Paul Hodgkinson

NEW: Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison over pro-Russia bribes.

BREAKING: The UK’s response to Covid was “too little, too late”, a damning official report on the handling of the pandemic has concluded, saying the introduction of a lockdown even a week earlier than happened could have saved more than 20,000 lives.

Getting my flu jab today. Good idea to be protected this winter. Anyone under 65 like me can get one at pharmacies for a small payment.

Liberal Democrat candidate selected to contest North Cotswolds seat Liberal Democrat candidate, Paul Hodgkinson, has been selected to contest the North Cotswolds constituency.

www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/2563413...

Single Gloucestershire council option will be sent to ministers as chiefs agree The County Council's cabinet has agreed on the preferred option for local government shake-up in Gloucestershire

Single Gloucestershire council option to be sent to ministers as Shire Hall chiefs approve - I spoke in favour of a Gloucestershire wide unitary council www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...

Cotswold and Shire Hall chief selected as Lib Dem MP hopeful Cabinet member Paul Hodgkinson came second in last year's election for the North Cotswold constituency

www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/chelten...

Delighted to have been selected as Parliamentary Candidate for the North Cotswolds for the next General Election. One of the top target seats for the @libdems.org.uk in the country. Get in touch if you want to join my team!

I presented today a petition @GlosCC from residents who live along the A436 between Bourton and Andoversford. They’re calling for a lower speed limit and road safety measures following accidents along that road this year. #roadsafety #Cotswolds

Unemployment rises again to 5%. The economy isn’t working. #Unemployment

Remembering those who gave their lives for us - in Northleach #lestweforget #RemembranceDay

This Thursday 6/11 4-6pm I’m back on @cotswoldsradio.bsky.social for Afternoon Live with my guests Siobhan Farmer & Callum Gutteridge from Public Health Gloucestershire and Emma Costley White from Scrubditch Care Farm

The Cirencester History Festival has been hugely successful again this year and is going from strength to strength. Today I was fascinated to hear about the rivalry of Richard II and Henry IV in a compelling event with Helen Castor at the impressive Bingham Hall in Cirencester. #CreativeCotswolds

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.

Excellent defence of EHCR by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk in Parliament last night. Super proud of them!

Digital labs in some of Gloucestershire’s libraries - like this one in Chipping Campden - are an incredible community asset. 3D printing, LEGO design and more. Go and see for yourself what you can do!

A real landmark and so good to see. At last.

GP Guarantee The Lib Dem plan would guarantee people can see a doctor quickly.

I've just signed the Liberal Democrats' GP Guarantee petition - calling for urgent action to make sure people can see their GP within a week, or within 24 hours if in urgent need.

Add your name here: www.libdems.org.uk/gps

At the superb Skillzone run by Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue - it’s a place where groups of young people and children learn about fire hazards and personal safety in a fun and experiential space.

Good piece on BBCPoliticsWest about National Star College students & the challenges they face for funding when they leave education. It’s an amazing place in the North Cotswolds which I’ve supported enthusiastically.

Lib Dems winning - Liberal Democrats have won 7 of 10 local by-elections held this week. Bar chart showing winning parties: Lib Dems 7 Reform 1 Ind 1 Con 1

Lib Dems are the winners of by-elections Super Thursday!

💪 Won 7 out of 10 local by-elections
↗️ GAINS from the Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party
🔶 6 from 6 seats in Surrey as what remains of the Blue Wall crumbles away

Congratulations to our brilliant campaign teams and new councillors!

Questions over how much Gloucestershire matters to ambulance top boss There are questions over how much Gloucestershire matters to the top boss of South Western Ambulance Service as he didn’t attend a meeting…

My statement here: www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/2554671...

Always a delight to be in Blockley. Great public meeting yesterday talking about the new @libdems.org.uk administration at Gloucestershire County Council and our plan and vision.

As a cat owner the high cost of vet services is something I and many pet owners are concerned about. I welcome the CMA investigation today with its recommendations for action to address this.

Very disappointed to hear that @swasft.bsky.social are ploughing ahead with their decision to stop co-responding work with Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue. The public really value this cooperation. With rural ambulance response times still missing target they surely need all the help they can get.

Nigel Farage now earns over £1 million from his 12 ‘second jobs’ The Reform leader has raked in a further £189,000 from side jobs since May this year

And yet he claims to understand the struggles of working people...

https://leftfootforward.org/2025/10/nigel-farage-now-earns-over-1-million-from-12-second-jobs/

Image of Marie Goldman MP, Lib Dem Spokesperson for Women & Equalities, in the House of Commons. "National Hate Crime Awareness Week is a powerful reminder that hatred and prejudice continue to have a devastating impact on far too many people across the UK. No one should have to suffer or live in fear simply because of their identity. The Liberal Democrats say: enough is enough."

"During Hate Crime Awareness Week, we call on everyone - individuals, organisations and political leaders - to stand up against hate, support those affected, and help build a society where everyone can live free from fear, prejudice and discrimination."

@MarieCGoldman.bsky.social

The new Gloucester library opens on Monday - an amazing modern community space in the heart of the city to transform the old Debenhams building with the @uniofglos.bsky.social

The big increase in violent hate crime across the West as featured on BBC Points West tonight is really disturbing. Politicians have a deep responsibility to stop their own polarising language.

Save our Cotswolds! The government has set an unrealistic target of more than 1,000 new homes a year in the Cotswold District. Our roads, schools, and GP surgeries are already under pressure, and our countryside is at ri...

Sign the petition to say no to Labour’s unfair & arbitrary housing targets: digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/OlFIcUdE?...

Out and about talking to residents and businesses in Cirencester with Gloucestershire Trading Standards & Fire and Rescue - the team are checking that businesses are fire safe and letting people know what they can do if they experience rogue traders.