Cllr Roz Smith
@rozsmith.bsky.social
Green Lib Dem
Cllr for Headington Quarry & Risinghurst in Oxfordshire
School Govenor, Charity Trustee, happily married to Paul Rogers, granny to 15, loves cycling & walking
Cllr for Headington Quarry & Risinghurst in Oxfordshire
School Govenor, Charity Trustee, happily married to Paul Rogers, granny to 15, loves cycling & walking
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Bingo. Farage gives them - and the media - vaguely plausible deniability for the mess they personally made.
Sky's Rob Powell asks Nigel Farage that, given Robert Jenrick is the 7th person to have served in Boris Johnson's government to defect to Reform, how can his party be "a new, reforming force" when it is "bringing in so many people who caused the mess that you're trying to clean up"
January 15, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Bingo. Farage gives them - and the media - vaguely plausible deniability for the mess they personally made.
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It’s good that Elon Musk has backed down in the face of consequences.
But he must still be held to account for what he is: a purveyor of child pornography.
But he must still be held to account for what he is: a purveyor of child pornography.
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
It’s good that Elon Musk has backed down in the face of consequences.
But he must still be held to account for what he is: a purveyor of child pornography.
But he must still be held to account for what he is: a purveyor of child pornography.
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Very proud that @gideonamos.bsky.social has referred to the excellent work of Somerton Parish Council in Parliament in highlighting the need for cumulative impact to be assessed in the New Towns programme. And the need for Ardley station.
January 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Very proud that @gideonamos.bsky.social has referred to the excellent work of Somerton Parish Council in Parliament in highlighting the need for cumulative impact to be assessed in the New Towns programme. And the need for Ardley station.
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Every week 30,000+ people wait over 12 hours in A&E in England. 1 in 5 are treated in corridors or on trolleys. That's not good enough. Back our plan: libdems.org.uk/12hours
January 13, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Every week 30,000+ people wait over 12 hours in A&E in England. 1 in 5 are treated in corridors or on trolleys. That's not good enough. Back our plan: libdems.org.uk/12hours
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Norwegian authorities stopped a Polish trucker with a car transporter loaded with new Teslas. (Oddly the new Euro 6 trucks they promised to get out of rail based delivery have all vanished)
When stopped in snowy conditions he was on worn out summer tyres. Truck imobilised.
When stopped in snowy conditions he was on worn out summer tyres. Truck imobilised.
January 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Norwegian authorities stopped a Polish trucker with a car transporter loaded with new Teslas. (Oddly the new Euro 6 trucks they promised to get out of rail based delivery have all vanished)
When stopped in snowy conditions he was on worn out summer tyres. Truck imobilised.
When stopped in snowy conditions he was on worn out summer tyres. Truck imobilised.
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Robert Jenrick is another rat leaving a sinking ship.
Conservatives are out of ideas. Reform only have bad ones.
It’s the Liberal Democrats holding this government to account on the issues that matter.
Conservatives are out of ideas. Reform only have bad ones.
It’s the Liberal Democrats holding this government to account on the issues that matter.
January 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Robert Jenrick is another rat leaving a sinking ship.
Conservatives are out of ideas. Reform only have bad ones.
It’s the Liberal Democrats holding this government to account on the issues that matter.
Conservatives are out of ideas. Reform only have bad ones.
It’s the Liberal Democrats holding this government to account on the issues that matter.
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Flood Re is a joint non-for-profit initiative between the Government and insurers which aims to keep the flood cover element of household insurance available and affordable for eligible homes at the highest flood risk: www.floodre.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Flood Re is a joint non-for-profit initiative between the Government and insurers which aims to keep the flood cover element of household insurance available and affordable for eligible homes at the highest flood risk: www.floodre.co.uk
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Banbury’s library is moving into the Castle Quay shopping centre. The town-centre mall has several empty units, and recently also became the new HQ of Cherwell District Council, which owns it. Oxfordshire County Council says it will make for a “larger, more accessible, and modern library”.
January 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Banbury’s library is moving into the Castle Quay shopping centre. The town-centre mall has several empty units, and recently also became the new HQ of Cherwell District Council, which owns it. Oxfordshire County Council says it will make for a “larger, more accessible, and modern library”.
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Contributors to ORFOL will have wasted thousands of pounds on this lost cause, led on by climate change denier, and anti-vaxxer Anne Gwinnett of Tackley and misinformation from Richard Parnham (aka Reconnecting Oxford).
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Contributors to ORFOL will have wasted thousands of pounds on this lost cause, led on by climate change denier, and anti-vaxxer Anne Gwinnett of Tackley and misinformation from Richard Parnham (aka Reconnecting Oxford).
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Good news - The improvements to Oxford's bus services and roads can continue, as the High Court throws out a spurious legal challenge from the ORFOL group who wanted to return the city to congestion chaos.
🚨 BREAKING:
A legal bid to halt Oxford’s congestion charge has been turned down. The High Court today refused an application for judicial review by Open Roads For Oxford Ltd, which had raised £60,000 “from private donations, transfers from aligned funds, and our GoFundMe campaign” to bring the case.
A legal bid to halt Oxford’s congestion charge has been turned down. The High Court today refused an application for judicial review by Open Roads For Oxford Ltd, which had raised £60,000 “from private donations, transfers from aligned funds, and our GoFundMe campaign” to bring the case.
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Good news - The improvements to Oxford's bus services and roads can continue, as the High Court throws out a spurious legal challenge from the ORFOL group who wanted to return the city to congestion chaos.
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The Lib Dems have been pushing for action on "fleecehold" - where owners of new build freehold properties have to pay a management company to maintain facilities like open spaces that councils would have looked after in the past. If this affects you, let the Government know your views.
Reducing the prevalence of private estate management arrangements
www.gov.uk
January 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The Lib Dems have been pushing for action on "fleecehold" - where owners of new build freehold properties have to pay a management company to maintain facilities like open spaces that councils would have looked after in the past. If this affects you, let the Government know your views.
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Yesterday, I spoke with Sky News about the government's announcement on the long awaited plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
The government needs to restore the public confidence and deliver these projects on time and on budget.
The government needs to restore the public confidence and deliver these projects on time and on budget.
January 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Yesterday, I spoke with Sky News about the government's announcement on the long awaited plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
The government needs to restore the public confidence and deliver these projects on time and on budget.
The government needs to restore the public confidence and deliver these projects on time and on budget.
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Tonight, Labour-run Oxford City called an extraordinary council meeting - the first in at least 30 years - to discuss whether to cancel May’s elections.
The outcome of this democratic debate was….. councillors weren’t given a vote.
I wonder what Labour are frightened of?
The outcome of this democratic debate was….. councillors weren’t given a vote.
I wonder what Labour are frightened of?
Good evening! It’s Oxford City Council’s special meeting to discuss (but not actually decide…) whether to stage elections this year. Usually this wouldn’t be up for debate, of course, but the Government has raised the option given the impending local government reorganisation.
January 14, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Tonight, Labour-run Oxford City called an extraordinary council meeting - the first in at least 30 years - to discuss whether to cancel May’s elections.
The outcome of this democratic debate was….. councillors weren’t given a vote.
I wonder what Labour are frightened of?
The outcome of this democratic debate was….. councillors weren’t given a vote.
I wonder what Labour are frightened of?
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Henley & Thame MP Freddie van Mierlo has joined his colleague Layla Moran and also exited X (formerly Twitter). He can be found on Bluesky at @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Henley & Thame MP Freddie van Mierlo has joined his colleague Layla Moran and also exited X (formerly Twitter). He can be found on Bluesky at @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social
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Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
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Nigel Farage used to believe in reforming the voting system, now he's rowed back because it no longer benefits him.
We will keep fighting for a fair votes, not because it benefits us but because it's right for the country.
We will keep fighting for a fair votes, not because it benefits us but because it's right for the country.
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Nigel Farage used to believe in reforming the voting system, now he's rowed back because it no longer benefits him.
We will keep fighting for a fair votes, not because it benefits us but because it's right for the country.
We will keep fighting for a fair votes, not because it benefits us but because it's right for the country.
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ICYMI yesterday, our hacks to beat the congestion charge. You'll never believe number 12!
(Are we doing it right?)
oxfordclarion.uk/twelve-easy-...
(Are we doing it right?)
oxfordclarion.uk/twelve-easy-...
Twelve easy hacks to beat Oxford’s congestion charge
Don't want to pay? We got you. Here's the tea on how you can avoid the congestion charge entirely, and still visit all your favourite places in the city centre. Here's the official website, but our ha...
oxfordclarion.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:22 AM
ICYMI yesterday, our hacks to beat the congestion charge. You'll never believe number 12!
(Are we doing it right?)
oxfordclarion.uk/twelve-easy-...
(Are we doing it right?)
oxfordclarion.uk/twelve-easy-...
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
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West Devon Borough Council- Okehampton South
Liberal Democrats GAIN from the Green party
🔶Lib Dem- 356- 57.1% (new)
🔵 CON- 152 - 24.4% (-5.9%)
⚪ IND- 116- 18.6% (-17%)
Congratulations to Cllr Jan Goffey and the team! A third win in 6 months in Mel Strides constituency! 🎉
Liberal Democrats GAIN from the Green party
🔶Lib Dem- 356- 57.1% (new)
🔵 CON- 152 - 24.4% (-5.9%)
⚪ IND- 116- 18.6% (-17%)
Congratulations to Cllr Jan Goffey and the team! A third win in 6 months in Mel Strides constituency! 🎉
November 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
West Devon Borough Council- Okehampton South
Liberal Democrats GAIN from the Green party
🔶Lib Dem- 356- 57.1% (new)
🔵 CON- 152 - 24.4% (-5.9%)
⚪ IND- 116- 18.6% (-17%)
Congratulations to Cllr Jan Goffey and the team! A third win in 6 months in Mel Strides constituency! 🎉
Liberal Democrats GAIN from the Green party
🔶Lib Dem- 356- 57.1% (new)
🔵 CON- 152 - 24.4% (-5.9%)
⚪ IND- 116- 18.6% (-17%)
Congratulations to Cllr Jan Goffey and the team! A third win in 6 months in Mel Strides constituency! 🎉
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Another thing I recall us campaigning...ooh, let's see, a quarter of a century ago. The Lib Dems and Greens proposed this at each of the city's Park & Rides back in about 2000. To derision, needless to say.
October 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Another thing I recall us campaigning...ooh, let's see, a quarter of a century ago. The Lib Dems and Greens proposed this at each of the city's Park & Rides back in about 2000. To derision, needless to say.
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An existing, underused bike shelter (pictured) will be repurposed and surrounded by security fencing. OCC says there is already ample bike parking at Oxford Parkway and that the parcel delivery will not impact Park & Ride users.
October 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
An existing, underused bike shelter (pictured) will be repurposed and surrounded by security fencing. OCC says there is already ample bike parking at Oxford Parkway and that the parcel delivery will not impact Park & Ride users.
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Oxfordshire County Council is proposing the pilot project “to understand the opportunities, challenges and benefits of using underused sites for this purpose” including “the impact of the delivery vehicle on bus operations as well as the efficiency of cycle freight”.
October 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Oxfordshire County Council is proposing the pilot project “to understand the opportunities, challenges and benefits of using underused sites for this purpose” including “the impact of the delivery vehicle on bus operations as well as the efficiency of cycle freight”.
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A freight interchange between delivery trucks and cargo bikes is planned for Oxford Parkway car park. Shipments will be delivered to the “micro consolidation hub” every morning, then taken into Oxford and Kidlington by electric cargo bike.
October 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A freight interchange between delivery trucks and cargo bikes is planned for Oxford Parkway car park. Shipments will be delivered to the “micro consolidation hub” every morning, then taken into Oxford and Kidlington by electric cargo bike.
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This isn’t science fiction — it’s central to the UK’s future.
Read here for more: www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...
Read here for more: www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as…
www.libdems.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This isn’t science fiction — it’s central to the UK’s future.
Read here for more: www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...
Read here for more: www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...
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The space sector helps drive our economy, our innovation, and our security, but the UK risks falling behind.
@OllyGlover.bsky.social explains the Lib Dems bold plan to renew our National Space Strategy, invest in technology and make the industry open to everyone.
@OllyGlover.bsky.social explains the Lib Dems bold plan to renew our National Space Strategy, invest in technology and make the industry open to everyone.
October 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The space sector helps drive our economy, our innovation, and our security, but the UK risks falling behind.
@OllyGlover.bsky.social explains the Lib Dems bold plan to renew our National Space Strategy, invest in technology and make the industry open to everyone.
@OllyGlover.bsky.social explains the Lib Dems bold plan to renew our National Space Strategy, invest in technology and make the industry open to everyone.