Cllr Paul Hodgkinson
@paulcotswolds.bsky.social
📻 Councillor, Radio DJ. | Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities & Fire in Gloucestershire | Running for Parliament in North Cotswolds 🔶
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Josh Babarinde, "At the general election people voted to have our NHS properly invested in, for action on cost of living, for cleaning up rivers and waterways"
"But what we've seen is a huge disappointment. Lots of promises. Let down in so many ways"
"But what we've seen is a huge disappointment. Lots of promises. Let down in so many ways"
December 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Josh Babarinde, "At the general election people voted to have our NHS properly invested in, for action on cost of living, for cleaning up rivers and waterways"
"But what we've seen is a huge disappointment. Lots of promises. Let down in so many ways"
"But what we've seen is a huge disappointment. Lots of promises. Let down in so many ways"
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🚨BREAKING🚨
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
December 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
MPs have voted to PASS our bill to establish a UK-EU customs union.
The Prime Minister must now listen to his own MPs, drop his self-imposed red lines and finally go for proper growth through an ambitious trade deal with the EU.
Launching yesterday Gloucestershire’s Tackling Domestic Abuse Strategy. The hidden crime, shockingly representing 20% of all crimes in our county.
December 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Launching yesterday Gloucestershire’s Tackling Domestic Abuse Strategy. The hidden crime, shockingly representing 20% of all crimes in our county.
Sign the petition to save services at our Cotswolds hospitals! www.southcotswoldlibdems.org.uk/cirencesterh...
December 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Sign the petition to save services at our Cotswolds hospitals! www.southcotswoldlibdems.org.uk/cirencesterh...
SAVING OUR HOSPITAL SERVICES! PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE:
The NHS recently announced 'temporary' removal of services from Cirencester Hospital. Help protect rural hospitals like this one and Moreton by signing our petition today… www.southcotswoldlibdems.org.uk/cirencesterh...
The NHS recently announced 'temporary' removal of services from Cirencester Hospital. Help protect rural hospitals like this one and Moreton by signing our petition today… www.southcotswoldlibdems.org.uk/cirencesterh...
December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
SAVING OUR HOSPITAL SERVICES! PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE:
The NHS recently announced 'temporary' removal of services from Cirencester Hospital. Help protect rural hospitals like this one and Moreton by signing our petition today… www.southcotswoldlibdems.org.uk/cirencesterh...
The NHS recently announced 'temporary' removal of services from Cirencester Hospital. Help protect rural hospitals like this one and Moreton by signing our petition today… www.southcotswoldlibdems.org.uk/cirencesterh...
Launching the campaign to turn the North Cotswolds gold at the next General Election @LibDems
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Launching the campaign to turn the North Cotswolds gold at the next General Election @LibDems
Supporting Gloucestershire’s farmers today outside Shire Hall. Ahead of the Budget they want to be heard by the Chancellor. Feeding Britain, feeding us all. #farmer #farming #budget2025 #feedingbritain @nfudc.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Supporting Gloucestershire’s farmers today outside Shire Hall. Ahead of the Budget they want to be heard by the Chancellor. Feeding Britain, feeding us all. #farmer #farming #budget2025 #feedingbritain @nfudc.bsky.social
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Aggregate Result of the 167 Council By-Elections (for 170 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
November 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Aggregate Result of the 167 Council By-Elections (for 170 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 57 (+49)
LDM: 49 (+18)
CON: 18 (-20)
LAB: 14 (-39)
GRN: 14 (+2)
Ind: 9 (-4)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 2 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
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NEW: Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison over pro-Russia bribes.
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison over pro-Russia bribes.
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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.
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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.
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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.
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...
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
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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...
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!
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Unemployment rises again to 5%. The economy isn’t working. #Unemployment
Remembering those who gave their lives for us - in Northleach #lestweforget #RemembranceDay
November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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
November 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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
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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 12:39 AM
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.
Excellent defence of EHCR by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk in Parliament last night. Super proud of them!
October 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Excellent defence of EHCR by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk and @libdems.org.uk in Parliament last night. Super proud of them!