Andy Foulsham
@andyfoulsham.bsky.social
LibDem 🔶 Councillor for Abingdon Dunmore (Vale of White Horse DC, Cabinet member for Policy & Programmes). All views personal. IT manager in HE, Christian, husband, father, LGBTQIA ally. (he/him)
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Fifty years. No issues. Actual members fine with it. Until a small number of people decided to hound trans women out of their communities for no reason but spite.
(The govt could stop this at any point by the way - they are choosing not to because they agree with it)
(The govt could stop this at any point by the way - they are choosing not to because they agree with it)
The article explicitly notes WI had had a trans-inclusive policy *since the 1970s*!
December 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Fifty years. No issues. Actual members fine with it. Until a small number of people decided to hound trans women out of their communities for no reason but spite.
(The govt could stop this at any point by the way - they are choosing not to because they agree with it)
(The govt could stop this at any point by the way - they are choosing not to because they agree with it)
I'm not sure who is showing the least competence here - the Home Secretary or the civil servants that let this go unchallenged. This new law would make tens of thousands of sailors and small boat owners into criminals, simply by owning a chart or having access to a digital one.
The Home Secretary wants to make reading Naval Publication 28 a criminal offence.
Aside from being totally pointless, this is a profoundly stupid idea.
Aside from being totally pointless, this is a profoundly stupid idea.
December 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I'm not sure who is showing the least competence here - the Home Secretary or the civil servants that let this go unchallenged. This new law would make tens of thousands of sailors and small boat owners into criminals, simply by owning a chart or having access to a digital one.
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"Joining the Single Market & Customs Union would instantly boost economic performance. Our challenge to the Chancellor is clear, you’ve admitted leaving the EU has been an economic disaster – so what tangible actions are you going to do to fix it?” #Brexit
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new_poll_sho...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new_poll_sho...
New poll shows 75% favour joining single market to lower taxes
Of British adults who feel Brexit has been harmful to the UK, over 75% favour the UK joining the Single Market and Customs Union as a way to lower the tax burden and boost money for public services.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"Joining the Single Market & Customs Union would instantly boost economic performance. Our challenge to the Chancellor is clear, you’ve admitted leaving the EU has been an economic disaster – so what tangible actions are you going to do to fix it?” #Brexit
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new_poll_sho...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new_poll_sho...
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From @mariecgoldman.bsky.social : "Imagine being turned away from a bathroom, hospital, or cinema for 'not looking female enough'. The leaked EHRC guidance could do just that" - bsky.app/profile/mari...
Imagine being turned away from a bathroom, hospital, or cinema for “not looking female enough”. The leaked EHRC guidance could do just that. Along with my Lib Dem colleagues, I’ve written to the Minister calling for new, inclusive, practical guidance that protects everyone’s rights.
December 1, 2025 at 9:27 AM
From @mariecgoldman.bsky.social : "Imagine being turned away from a bathroom, hospital, or cinema for 'not looking female enough'. The leaked EHRC guidance could do just that" - bsky.app/profile/mari...
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Richard Tice’s comments are irresponsible and shameful.
There is no "overdiagnosis crisis" of children with neurodiverse issues.
The real crisis is a SEND system on its knees, where parents fight for every scrap of support and children are left without the help they desperately need and deserve.
There is no "overdiagnosis crisis" of children with neurodiverse issues.
The real crisis is a SEND system on its knees, where parents fight for every scrap of support and children are left without the help they desperately need and deserve.
MP hits back at Richard Tice over ‘dangerous’ SEND diagnosis remarks
Adam Dance says Richard Tice’s remarks risk taking the country backwards on inclusion and neurodiversity support
www.somersetlive.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Richard Tice’s comments are irresponsible and shameful.
There is no "overdiagnosis crisis" of children with neurodiverse issues.
The real crisis is a SEND system on its knees, where parents fight for every scrap of support and children are left without the help they desperately need and deserve.
There is no "overdiagnosis crisis" of children with neurodiverse issues.
The real crisis is a SEND system on its knees, where parents fight for every scrap of support and children are left without the help they desperately need and deserve.
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After several difficult years for the trans community, we must continue to stand up for the rights of trans people across the UK and the world and fight discrimination wherever we find it #TransAwarenessWeek
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
After several difficult years for the trans community, we must continue to stand up for the rights of trans people across the UK and the world and fight discrimination wherever we find it #TransAwarenessWeek
I've signed this! The BBC is vitally important, and respected worldwide, and it's up to us all to stand up for it.
Back our petition to Trump-Proof the BBC:
www.libdems.org.uk/BBC
www.libdems.org.uk/BBC
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I've signed this! The BBC is vitally important, and respected worldwide, and it's up to us all to stand up for it.
This is another excellent reason for the BBC not to cave in to Trump's threats.
I mean, he's no longer pretending that it's anything other than a protection racket.
"Nice media corporation you've got there. Shame if something was to happen to it!"
I mean, he's no longer pretending that it's anything other than a protection racket.
"Nice media corporation you've got there. Shame if something was to happen to it!"
Lawyers in the US are apparently lining up to defend the Beeb pro Bono (for free) because to go to court would mean a public examination of King Donald the Mad's conduct before and after the riot.
Not to mention the programme wasn’t shown in US and he won the election anyway.
Not to mention the programme wasn’t shown in US and he won the election anyway.
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This is another excellent reason for the BBC not to cave in to Trump's threats.
I mean, he's no longer pretending that it's anything other than a protection racket.
"Nice media corporation you've got there. Shame if something was to happen to it!"
I mean, he's no longer pretending that it's anything other than a protection racket.
"Nice media corporation you've got there. Shame if something was to happen to it!"
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“After years of calling for Police and Crime Commissioners to be scrapped, this is a huge Liberal Democrat win"
www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...
www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...
PCCs abolished: a huge Lib Dem win
Responding to the news that Police and Crime Commissioners have been abolished, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Max Wilkinson MP said:
www.libdems.org.uk
November 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
“After years of calling for Police and Crime Commissioners to be scrapped, this is a huge Liberal Democrat win"
www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...
www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...
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Keir Starmer has spent months cosying up to Trump.
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Keir Starmer has spent months cosying up to Trump.
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
If he can’t stop him attacking one of our most precious institutions and hitting millions of licence fee payers in the pocket, what was the point?
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It was great to join BBC Radio Oxford yesterday to take calls from listeners.
I am so pleased to see progress on Lodge Hill after many years of campaigning on this issue by local residents and Oxfordshire Lib Dems.
The works will greatly improve congestion around Abingdon.
I am so pleased to see progress on Lodge Hill after many years of campaigning on this issue by local residents and Oxfordshire Lib Dems.
The works will greatly improve congestion around Abingdon.
November 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
It was great to join BBC Radio Oxford yesterday to take calls from listeners.
I am so pleased to see progress on Lodge Hill after many years of campaigning on this issue by local residents and Oxfordshire Lib Dems.
The works will greatly improve congestion around Abingdon.
I am so pleased to see progress on Lodge Hill after many years of campaigning on this issue by local residents and Oxfordshire Lib Dems.
The works will greatly improve congestion around Abingdon.
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A brief thread on Trump renewing his threat to sue the BBC.
(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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November 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A brief thread on Trump renewing his threat to sue the BBC.
(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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I think the BBC should not pay a single penny to Trump www.bbc.com/news/article... The lesson always is that you don't give in to bullies - they only come back for more.
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I think the BBC should not pay a single penny to Trump www.bbc.com/news/article... The lesson always is that you don't give in to bullies - they only come back for more.
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Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
Exclusive: Charlie Maynard accuses the utility of ‘retaliation’ over his push for government to gain control of company
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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63% of Kent voters didn’t want Reform to run Kent County Council but our ridiculous voting system gave them a huge majority anyway. Time to make our votes count!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reform UK expels Kent councillor after alleged video leak
Isabella Kemp said she "strongly" denied accusations that she had been involved with the leak.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:40 AM
63% of Kent voters didn’t want Reform to run Kent County Council but our ridiculous voting system gave them a huge majority anyway. Time to make our votes count!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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BY ELECTION RESULT!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse District Council)
LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
RFM: 19.9% (New)
GRN: 11.9% (New)
LAB: 0.8% (New)
Lib Dem HOLD
Well done to new Cllr Hannah Griffin!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse District Council)
LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
RFM: 19.9% (New)
GRN: 11.9% (New)
LAB: 0.8% (New)
Lib Dem HOLD
Well done to new Cllr Hannah Griffin!
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
BY ELECTION RESULT!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse District Council)
LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
RFM: 19.9% (New)
GRN: 11.9% (New)
LAB: 0.8% (New)
Lib Dem HOLD
Well done to new Cllr Hannah Griffin!
Ridgeway (Vale of White Horse District Council)
LDM: 43.1% (-14.9)
CON: 24.4% (-17.6)
RFM: 19.9% (New)
GRN: 11.9% (New)
LAB: 0.8% (New)
Lib Dem HOLD
Well done to new Cllr Hannah Griffin!
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Today is the beginning of Trans Awareness Week.
It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans people’s lives.
It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans people’s lives.
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Today is the beginning of Trans Awareness Week.
It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans people’s lives.
It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans people’s lives.
I'm very pleased to see the announcement that PCCs are being abolished at the end of their current term. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... - which was... (just checking notes)... a Lib Dem manifesto pledge! As was votes for 16 & 17 year olds. I never mind another party stealing our good ideas!
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales
The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I'm very pleased to see the announcement that PCCs are being abolished at the end of their current term. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... - which was... (just checking notes)... a Lib Dem manifesto pledge! As was votes for 16 & 17 year olds. I never mind another party stealing our good ideas!
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Fantastic to meet Teddy - a PTSD assistance dog - and his handler🐾
Too many service dog users are still being turned away from shops and pubs. That's not just wrong, it's illegal.
We need to do more to explain the vital work these dogs do 💜
#ServiceDogs
#Accessibility
Too many service dog users are still being turned away from shops and pubs. That's not just wrong, it's illegal.
We need to do more to explain the vital work these dogs do 💜
#ServiceDogs
#Accessibility
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Fantastic to meet Teddy - a PTSD assistance dog - and his handler🐾
Too many service dog users are still being turned away from shops and pubs. That's not just wrong, it's illegal.
We need to do more to explain the vital work these dogs do 💜
#ServiceDogs
#Accessibility
Too many service dog users are still being turned away from shops and pubs. That's not just wrong, it's illegal.
We need to do more to explain the vital work these dogs do 💜
#ServiceDogs
#Accessibility
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Reform UK accused of embracing racism over its pick for head of student organisation buff.ly/6K8qy2D
November 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Reform UK accused of embracing racism over its pick for head of student organisation buff.ly/6K8qy2D
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Lib Dems had the abolition of Police and Crime Commissioners in our manifesto. Finally the government is waking up and scrapping PCCs
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales
The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Lib Dems had the abolition of Police and Crime Commissioners in our manifesto. Finally the government is waking up and scrapping PCCs
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Today is Armistice Day.
As we fall silent at 11am, we remember all those who have lost their lives in war and conflict around the world.
Lest we forget.
As we fall silent at 11am, we remember all those who have lost their lives in war and conflict around the world.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today is Armistice Day.
As we fall silent at 11am, we remember all those who have lost their lives in war and conflict around the world.
Lest we forget.
As we fall silent at 11am, we remember all those who have lost their lives in war and conflict around the world.
Lest we forget.
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Trump wants to destroy the BBC and take our money. And Nigel Farage is egging him on.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Trump wants to destroy the BBC and take our money. And Nigel Farage is egging him on.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
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Absolutely right. I criticise BBC News, because we need it to be as good as we know it can be. People like Farage criticise the BBC, because they work for its competitors and don't want it to exist.
🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Absolutely right. I criticise BBC News, because we need it to be as good as we know it can be. People like Farage criticise the BBC, because they work for its competitors and don't want it to exist.