Andy
@andydrummond.bsky.social
Between Knotty Ash and North Cave.
Posts about bikes, Lib Dems 🔶 and occasionally intensive care medicine.
All views own and probably not that interesting.
Posts about bikes, Lib Dems 🔶 and occasionally intensive care medicine.
All views own and probably not that interesting.
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Andy
@andydrummond.bsky.social
· Nov 9
Really important article - I’d argue that the switch to opt-out hasn’t failed but hasn’t worked as hoped either. It does however reinforce that even with opt-out in place it’s important to consider your wishes, register a decision & tell your loved ones - #LeaveThemCertain #YesIDoNate #OrganDonation
I can’t help feeling that if Streeting could come up with a better offer on expansion of training schemes and professional fees the RDC might postpone the #ResidentDoctorsStrike.
He can, he’s choosing not to.
He can, he’s choosing not to.
December 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I can’t help feeling that if Streeting could come up with a better offer on expansion of training schemes and professional fees the RDC might postpone the #ResidentDoctorsStrike.
He can, he’s choosing not to.
He can, he’s choosing not to.
See also automatic hat removal.
“you should put socks on that baby!”
I did. So many times.
I did. So many times.
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
See also automatic hat removal.
It's almost certainly correct that #Gridlock is affecting economic activity. But all too often people push back against evidence based interventions.
More and wider roads will definitely fix this - works every time. www.manchesterworld.uk/news/people/...
We’re losing residents because they can’t get to work or get kids to school on time
It’s an issue causing major problems on Salford’s roads.
www.manchesterworld.uk
December 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
It's almost certainly correct that #Gridlock is affecting economic activity. But all too often people push back against evidence based interventions.
What is the best kind of pasta, and why is it fusilli?
December 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
What is the best kind of pasta, and why is it fusilli?
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Bus journey *time* down, obviously
Promising initial data from the #Oxford - city centre footfall up, city centre traffic and bus journeys down. Yet more evidence that if you want to make #PublicTransport work, it's not if you need a #CongestionCharge but when. We need this in Greater Manchester.
@walkridegm.org.uk
@walkridegm.org.uk
Promising start for Oxford temporary congestion charge
Early monitoring data for Oxford’s temporary congestion charge, published today by Oxfordshire County Council, shows signs of improving city centre traffic and key journey times, with some outer…
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk
December 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Bus journey *time* down, obviously
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Local Authority #ActiveTravel capacity ratings 2025 are out today. Good that @greatermcr.bsky.social has retained a Level 3 rating, but a combined rating gives the less engaged GM councils a cloak to hide behind - we need individual ratings for 2026 @ategov.bsky.social
Local authority active travel capability ratings
Ratings of local authorities' capability to create cycling and walking schemes.
www.gov.uk
December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Local Authority #ActiveTravel capacity ratings 2025 are out today. Good that @greatermcr.bsky.social has retained a Level 3 rating, but a combined rating gives the less engaged GM councils a cloak to hide behind - we need individual ratings for 2026 @ategov.bsky.social
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Promising initial data from the #Oxford - city centre footfall up, city centre traffic and bus journeys down. Yet more evidence that if you want to make #PublicTransport work, it's not if you need a #CongestionCharge but when. We need this in Greater Manchester.
@walkridegm.org.uk
@walkridegm.org.uk
Promising start for Oxford temporary congestion charge
Early monitoring data for Oxford’s temporary congestion charge, published today by Oxfordshire County Council, shows signs of improving city centre traffic and key journey times, with some outer…
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk
December 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Promising initial data from the #Oxford - city centre footfall up, city centre traffic and bus journeys down. Yet more evidence that if you want to make #PublicTransport work, it's not if you need a #CongestionCharge but when. We need this in Greater Manchester.
@walkridegm.org.uk
@walkridegm.org.uk
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How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
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Sent to #Whamhalla by the local Rotary Club Santa float. #whamageddon2025
December 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Sent to #Whamhalla by the local Rotary Club Santa float. #whamageddon2025
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Item 1
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Item 1
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?
A highway that will cost billions, take 20 years and contribute to the destruc.....Approved!
Item 2
A bike lane that will cost almost nothing, reduce traffic and align with our climate emerg...Do you have approval from every living and deceased resident in the city?
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Does Scotland's 'Instagram Highway', the North Coast 500, need a reboot? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
North Coast 500: Does Scotland's 'Instagram Highway' need a reboot?
Highland communities and businesses will have their say on the NC500's future after overtourism concerns.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Does Scotland's 'Instagram Highway', the North Coast 500, need a reboot? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I really question how “important” a platform Twitter is; there’s a massive disconnect between its importance in the media and the reality #Twexit
She added that “X is currently an important platform; we need to include channels which residents already use to ensure we get messages to them in a timely way with maximum impact. Our use of social media is under constant review, and we are trialling other channels such as BlueSky and WhatsApp.”
December 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I really question how “important” a platform Twitter is; there’s a massive disconnect between its importance in the media and the reality #Twexit
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Oxfordshire County Council is “urgently reviewing” its use of X, formerly Twitter, as a result of “very recent news regarding Elon Musk and his use of his platform”. Devon, Southampton, and Warwick councils have all recently quit the platform.
December 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Oxfordshire County Council is “urgently reviewing” its use of X, formerly Twitter, as a result of “very recent news regarding Elon Musk and his use of his platform”. Devon, Southampton, and Warwick councils have all recently quit the platform.
He’s *so* close to getting it #ActiveTravel
An Oxfordshire councillor is planning on cycling every day in the run-up to Christmas to raise money for the legal battle against a congestion charge.
Councillor raising funds for legal battle against congestion charge… by cycling
Councillor David Henwood - who was found to have harassed a Labour councillor in online spats over traffic measures in Oxford - plans to cycle every day until Christmas to raise money for Open Roads i...
road.cc
December 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
He’s *so* close to getting it #ActiveTravel
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I’m very proud to have been part of this report with @pactsuk.bsky.social and @sarahcoombesmp.bsky.social on the serious and growing problem of Ghost Plates. The past couple of months have been incredibly eye-opening, to say the least: transportsafetyappg.org.uk/inquiries/ve...
Ghosts on the Road – Tackling the rise in illegal registration plates - APPG
Ghosts on the Road – Tackling the rise in illegal registration plates The All Party Parliamentary Group for Transport (APPGTS)...
transportsafetyappg.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I’m very proud to have been part of this report with @pactsuk.bsky.social and @sarahcoombesmp.bsky.social on the serious and growing problem of Ghost Plates. The past couple of months have been incredibly eye-opening, to say the least: transportsafetyappg.org.uk/inquiries/ve...
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If you want to get involved in the #CWIS3 consultation but don't know how, I've put together some suggestions substack.com/home/post/p-...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
December 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you want to get involved in the #CWIS3 consultation but don't know how, I've put together some suggestions substack.com/home/post/p-...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
...and a list of paths you could refer to ...
I cannot stress enough that is some rando responds to something you reposted trying to draw you into a “but have you considered” discussion of it, they are not acting in good faith, and you just block. Please, embrace the blue sky way. block. block. block.
December 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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More on #CIWS3 from @lauralaker.bsky.social
Laura Laker (@lauralaker.bsky.social)
More and more organisations recognise the power of active travel to help their businesses, improve patient health, reduce inequalities and make the country a better place. I'm proud to have…
bsky.app
December 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
More on #CIWS3 from @lauralaker.bsky.social
I don't think I'll ever put a PA catheter in again #ICMSky
What skill did you master that you will never, ever use again?
When I worked for the Court Service I learned double entry bookkeeping.
Fuck that shit.
When I worked for the Court Service I learned double entry bookkeeping.
Fuck that shit.
What skill did you master that you will never, ever use again?
Summer of '95 I had a job assembling single-use film cameras, which I did enough that I can still perform the actions. I don't think they even sell them anymore, but even if they do I'm certainly never going to be making them again!
Summer of '95 I had a job assembling single-use film cameras, which I did enough that I can still perform the actions. I don't think they even sell them anymore, but even if they do I'm certainly never going to be making them again!
December 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
I don't think I'll ever put a PA catheter in again #ICMSky
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More and more organisations recognise the power of active travel to help their businesses, improve patient health, reduce inequalities and make the country a better place. I'm proud to have coordinated this effort to bring those voices together around #CWIS3 with @adamtranter.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
More and more organisations recognise the power of active travel to help their businesses, improve patient health, reduce inequalities and make the country a better place. I'm proud to have coordinated this effort to bring those voices together around #CWIS3 with @adamtranter.bsky.social
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Good to chat about the thing that will shape active travel in England for the next five years, and why we should care about it, with the delightful @christianwolmar.bsky.social
S4E4 is en route, with hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discussing all the transport related items in the #Budget, as well as an interview with @lauralaker.bsky.social regarding the DfT’s walking, wheeling and cycling program
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Good to chat about the thing that will shape active travel in England for the next five years, and why we should care about it, with the delightful @christianwolmar.bsky.social
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listen up
Good to chat about the thing that will shape active travel in England for the next five years, and why we should care about it, with the delightful @christianwolmar.bsky.social
S4E4 is en route, with hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social and @markwalker59.bsky.social discussing all the transport related items in the #Budget, as well as an interview with @lauralaker.bsky.social regarding the DfT’s walking, wheeling and cycling program
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
listen up
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The #CWIS3 backlash continues - multiple organisations petitioning for clearer targets, strategy and funding, brining #ActiveTravel in line with driving & rail
If you’ve not done so, respond to the consultation @cyclinguk.bsky.social @walkridegm.org.uk
If you’ve not done so, respond to the consultation @cyclinguk.bsky.social @walkridegm.org.uk
Active travel groups call for clear targets on walking and cycling in England
Exclusive: Groups including British Cycling call for active travel strategy to be put on equal footing with road and rail
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The #CWIS3 backlash continues - multiple organisations petitioning for clearer targets, strategy and funding, brining #ActiveTravel in line with driving & rail
If you’ve not done so, respond to the consultation @cyclinguk.bsky.social @walkridegm.org.uk
If you’ve not done so, respond to the consultation @cyclinguk.bsky.social @walkridegm.org.uk
It probably is going to come down to who the majority of voters think will keep Reform out in any given constituency.
The problem there is we have *no* idea how that will play out.
The problem there is we have *no* idea how that will play out.
Eh a loveless landslide is a landslide. Now they just need to govern well and go 'it's me or the leap into the abyss' at the next election
December 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
It probably is going to come down to who the majority of voters think will keep Reform out in any given constituency.
The problem there is we have *no* idea how that will play out.
The problem there is we have *no* idea how that will play out.