The King’s Speech should have shown the Government had listened. Instead, it was a missed opportunity. Across Bicester and Woodstock, people face rising bills, stretched councils, housing without the infrastructure to match and no serious plan for social care. Britain needs bold change.

This week, @timfarron.bsky.social, @victoria-collins.bsky.social & I travelled to Israel and Palestine to listen, learn and ask questions of a range of people. We had robust discussions about aid access, tackling corruption, settlement expansion, overcoming terrorism, and delivering accountability.

Getting around is becoming unaffordable and families are paying the price. Trump’s war in Iran is pushing up fuel costs. While the Tories & Reform cheer on the chaos, the Lib Dems are calling for emergency action: cut fuel duty by 10p, cap bus fares at £1 and cut rail fares by 10%.

Southill Solar gets it right: work with locals, deliver local benefit. Botley West is vast, with weak engagement and thin benefit. The Planning Inspectorate called missing info “very disappointing”. With the Secretary of State now deciding, these concerns must be weighed.

At PMQs today, I pressed the Prime Minister on PFAS contamination affecting our constituency. He agreed that the Health Secretary and Environment Secretary should meet with me. This matters. Residents deserve joined-up action, clear answers and accountability from Government.

Recognising the state of Palestine was right. But it cannot be the end of the story. Illegal settlements are destroying the prospect of a two-state solution. I pressed the Foreign Secretary to ban settlement goods and stop UK firms, banks and individuals enabling them outright.

The decision to end the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has created real uncertainty for churches and faith buildings, many of which rely on local donations for essential repairs. Ministers must now make clear how they will be supported if this VAT relief ends.

After repeated Lib Dem calls, Ofwat is finally being scrapped. But ministers must go further. I challenged the Environment Secretary on sewage monitoring and backed the Evenlode Partnership’s citizen science.

Social care is already under severe pressure. Families are waiting too long, providers are struggling to recruit and care workers are not being properly valued. The Government needs to get to grips with this crisis and bring forward a serious plan for social care.

Even after concessions, the PIP plans remain deeply flawed and risk real harm to disabled people, carers and families. There’s no credible plan to support people into work. The Liberal Democrats will vote against this bill - and keep fighting for a fairer, more compassionate system.

Cheers! This Throwback Thursday, we're looking back to this fun moment – when Dr. Jane had some bourbon with Stephen Colbert. Known for her work with wild chimpanzees, and her landmark research that forever changed science, Dr. Jane also knew how to have fun. Video: CBS

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👑 The fabulous Gabriella Gabbitas has taken our Queenagers show and created a one woman version in her native language Swedish! It’s excitingly been picked up for the Fringe in Malmo.

Juaquin knows educators deserve more—more support, more resources, more community. That’s why he’s with ATPE. Join him. atpe.org/join-now

Saturday afternoon jazz

Good Morning! It's Tuesday 23 December 2025, birthdays for Iron Maiden's Dave Murray (69), chat show host Trisha Goddard (68), TV presenter Carol Smillie (64), ex-Blue Peter presenter Matt Baker (48) & McFly's Harry Judd (40). Andy Lloyd's Morning Show is live every weekday from 09:00.

The Towel Trick for a Proper Kettlebell Hip Hinge #fitness #fitnesstips #workout #health #gym #exercise

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Happy #caturday - no bitey. (via @pinsandpixs)

Welcome to Day 1 of #GoogleIO. We’re sharing @Google@twitter.com’s latest innovations, product updates, and tech breakthroughs. Grab your front-row seat and tune in live → goo.gle/499OxaJ

We lease compute to upgrade easily, but boot loops slow us. #compute #gpus #troubleshooting

#News #MrTendernism #BlackSky Mr. Tendernism Destination Smokehouse Tried To Make A Mascots Out Of Black Talent youtu.be/UcU5W9qljVk?...

Trump:never happened Reuters:here’s video footage MAGA cock suckers “it’s AI fake” BBC, CNN, ABC, FRANCE24, Al Jazeera etc etc It’s real Zionist MAGA COCK SUCKERS Everyone in the world is Hamas /Sigh.

LET'S FUCKING GO

See you again someday-you beautiful Japanese 1980 magic machine. You could do it all. Unfortunately your complete awesomeness sucks a time hole in man's life who's trying to open a business.

Hör auf, dich von Mythen blenden zu lassen! Du denkst, deine PV-Anlage ist im Winter in Storkow (Mark) nur teurer Deko? Falsch gedacht! Die meisten sehen nur... #wärmepumpestromverbrauchprojahr #Storkow(Mark)

#diggs #cardib #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-13/us/Crime%20%26%20Law/ch/bs/前厨师指控NFL明星Stefon-Diggs在Cardi-B怀孕期间虐待她/1275263

The Iranian people, and women and girls in particular, have spent many years putting their lives at risk to protest against the repressive regime. We must stand in solidarity with them in their fight for the fundamental human rights of freedom of expression and right to protest.

🚨🏡Great news on our Unadopted Estates campaign!🏡🚨 Two new Govt consultations now out on: ✅ Better protections from rip off management companies ✅ Reducing unadopted estates in the first place Lots more to do, but these are some crucial steps forward 👏

Top 10 Politics Nigeria headlines 🙄🚀 Why We Dumped APC For ADC — Akinyelure, Edema Video: ‘Jonathan Is Contesting 2027 Presidency’ Read 🚀 - seefinish.com/politics-in-nigeria/ 🎁 Shop @ ZUMAFIND.COM 🇳🇬 #apc #adc #jonathan #2027

Imran Khan is central to all political discourse and decision-making in Pakistan despite being locked away in complete isolation. We are living in the age of Imran Khan. #EidMubarakImranKhan VC 365 News

Godot physics did a funny. #CassetteBeasts

Paulo Pimenta: "𝟮𝟳 𝙙𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙤 é 𝙪𝙢 𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩ó𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙖 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙖 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙞𝙧𝙖. 𝙃á 𝟯𝟴 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙨, 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙖í𝙨 𝙣ã𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙫𝙖, 𝙣𝙤 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙣á𝙧𝙞𝙤 𝙙𝙖 𝘾â𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙖, 𝙪𝙢 𝙙𝙚𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙨ã𝙤 𝙨𝙤𝙗𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝙙𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙢 𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙤 𝙥𝙧ó𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙝𝙤. 𝙊 𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙙𝙤𝙪. 𝙈𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙢𝙖. 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙢... 1/2⤵️

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THE MOTHERFUCKING KNICKS ARE GOING TO THE FINALS!!!!!

Bombardier flying high, Air Canada adding new planes, big changes at Telus, and more signs that the end is near for Toys R Us Canada.. So much to know in your Thursday, February 12 edition of Canada's Business Beat!

This man is the United States Secretary of Health. He oversees your food supply, your drug safety, your public health infrastructure. And he can’t finish a sentence about medicine. “We’re working on… um… on um… on, on… on a… medicines…”

#gambling #scandal #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/2dum12v5

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shout out to Miami Dolphins Owner Stepehen Ross, when you fire Mike McDaniel put me back on your mailing list

Emo kids crash dance party! #MysteryWrestling25 Watch the full show on mysterywrestling.com! #MysteryWrestling 🤼‍♂️

She's a lying bitch Always was Always will be Now she seeks revenge.. And suddenly lots of ppl see a hero in her.. Like Liz Cheney, just worse.. Stop forgetting and don't deliver a platform for that........

Forget all the problems and immerse yourself in the joy of finding new friends and scraping your knees! Sanya by helpnode 🔗 s.team/a/1667360 #Dames4Games & #FeatureFriday & #WomenInGaming & #IndieGameDevs

Why PMOs Fail_ Sponsorship and Executive Emotions PM Cowboy Podcast 40 –  With Mark Engelhardt & Alexander Kagl - The 2 PM Cowboys A Milestone Conversation - A Conversation around the State of Project Management

Saba the Maine Coon makes biscuits on Caturday. 🙀 She prefers organic ingredients. 😻 #mainecooncats #mainecoons #Cats #cat #Caturday #CatSky #CatsOnSky #CatsOnBlueSky #CaturdaySky #CatInBlueSky #FurBabies #Pets #PetSky #CatPics #cutepets #floof #kitty #meow #petsofbluesky #felinefriday

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Da sollte es keine zwei Meinungen geben 👇 war es böswillig? Ich denke, nein. Die Ejection war trotzdem richtig. Beeindruckend bei all dem: Die Spurs rund um Fox, Harper und Castle waren auch ohne Wemby nah dran am Sieg 🏀 Auf jeden jeden Fall ist ordentlich Pfeffer in der Serie (2:2).

Trump's plan to the farm labor shortage: Bring migrants back?

ですよねえ “trans women can’t do [thing]” “here’s proof they can” “oh gross trans women can do the thing, how dare they?” brought to you by “some trans women can get wet / have a self-lubricating vagina” [this is not particularly common or uncommon; individual results vary substantively]

#Russia's Victory Day #parade has traditionally showcased the Kremlin's military power. But this year's event will be scaled back - with almost no hardware. The mood in Moscow also appears more subdued, with some #Russians telling CNN's Fred Pleitgen it's time for the conflict with #Ukraine to end.

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Noveleros cumple 500 programas y lo ha celebrado con 'El gran verbenazo’ en el municipio grancanario de Agüimes.

Blue Moon #moon #video #short #blue #girl #clip

The cat I don't own has come to intrude on My personal space 🥰

They can actually say that?

Windsor and Eton pride main stage lineup 2025

A Fairfax student gives a raw warning about the dangers of smartphones in middle schools. Her personal story on the impact on mental health and safety is a must-watch. #FairfaxSchools #SmartphoneBan #Education

tЯump: "Most people don't know that dumb ends in a 'B'" However many people know tЯump is really dumb.

I remember being on a date with my now husband and him putting this movie into the VHS machine. I wasn't out at the time to either parent. I had basically decided the only way to be happy was to ghost my parents and live free.