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Water bills are through the roof, sewage is still being pumped into our rivers and Water companies are raking in massive profits while Ofwat does next to nothing. Time to scrap Ofwat and bring in a regulator that actually does its job.

“Donald Trump doesn’t appear to believe that Vladimir Putin is the enemy in this.” Liberal Democrats urge Keir Starmer to go further and faster with European allies to underpin Ukraine’s security.

Congratulations to the amazing artists from St Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Kidlington. I was delighted to see their work on display in Parliament yesterday as part of a powerful exhibition called ‘Get Creative for Climate Justice'.

Trump's comments about ‘finishing the job' in Gaza are staggeringly irresponsible and undermine the fragile ceasefire. The UK must recommit to maintain the ceasefire process, secure all hostage releases & address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…

📚Happy #WorldBookDay! I have visited and met schools, libraries, parents and carers across our area who do amazing things to encourage a love of reading. Books open doors that can change the whole pathway of a child's life. Read on! 📚

Grateful to Calum Miller MP for meeting with Sebastien Lai this week and adding his voice to the growing bipartisan call to #FreeJimmyLai. #BringHimHome

This #InternationalWomensDay, I am thinking of the many brilliant women who lead our communities. I am also thinking of those I know who have suffered intimidation, abuse and violence because they are women. I stand in awe and in solidarity. #IWD2025

I asked David Lammy last month why the £2.5b from the sale of Chelsea FC has still not been released to help Ukraine. He said “We are redoubling our efforts to unlock that money”. That is now in doubt. I will be pressing him to do more. bbc.com/news/articles/…

The fastest way to bring peace in Ukraine is for Putin to withdraw his troops immediately. I’m relieved Trump has now reversed his senseless decision to suspend intelligence sharing and security aid. There’s no doubt it cost Ukrainian lives and emboldened Putin.

In our area - and across the country - family members step up to care for children in need, yet current legislation fails to grant them the same rights as foster parents. Lib Dems have been right to press the Government to extend employment rights to kinship carers.

.Liberal Democrats have consistently argued that recognising a state of Palestine is a vital step towards a two-state solution that offers dignity and security to Israelis and Palestinians. I welcome Baroness Northover’s Palestinian recognition bill today. bills.parliament.uk/bills/3771

Good to meet with North Oxford Residents Association and discuss opportunities and challenges in our area.

.Charlie Maynard MP 🔶 was right to challenge the cosy £3bn arrangement between Thames Water, OFWAT and the Govt. Govt should step in so bill-payers' cash is spent to improve services and stop sewage pollution, not to service excessive debt from mismanagement. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Pharmacy contracts have long been pushed to the back of the queue. Without a contract, the services so many people depend on are at risk. The Chancellor must use the Spring Statement to provide certainty for Pharmacies across Bicester, Kidlington, Woodstock and our villages.

Dentists, Pharmacies and Social Care providers still don’t know how they will be compensated for a hike in NICs - weeks before the new financial year. It is plain wrong that Labour voted against the Lib Dem Lords’ amendment to remove Employer NICs on these vital health services.

Bicester & Woodstock is central to the Chancellor’s growth plans, yet basic public services have faced chronic underinvestment. Ahead of her Spring Statement, I’ve written to her seeking assurances that local infrastructure will be funded properly before further growth.

Talking #LocalElections on The Last Word this month. 🔴 East Thanet MP Polly Billington for East Thanet 🔵 Gosport MP @CJ_Dinenage 🟠 Lib Dem’s Calum Miller ⚪️ Reform’s Gary Markwell 🟢 Green Party’s Adrian Ramsay MP ITV1 tonight at 10.45pm in the Meridian region 📺