Cllr Emily Smith 🔶

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Botley & Sunningwell Ward, and proud parent of two boys and a collie dog. She/her. All views my own.

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

Published and promoted by R Buckley on behalf of E Smith (Lib Dems) all at Unit C5, Grange Court Business Park, Barton Lane, Abingdon, OX14 3NB

[Carry on Cumnor! @carryoncumnor]

So many people love The Hurst & enjoy the incredible views. It’s an SSSI which Cumnor Parish Council (CPC) via the Conservation Group have managed for years. All Souls want to sell it. CPC urgently need to fundraise £50k to buy it. Spread the word! @LaylaMoran @emilysmithLD

[Layla Moran 🔶🕊️ @LaylaMoran]

Thames Water saw pollution incidents increase 40% in 6 months last year. They've been issued with fines, but nothing changes.

We need regulation with proper teeth. That's why I support @LibDems proposal to put water companies in special measures when they miss pollution targets.

[Layla Moran 🔶🕊️ @LaylaMoran]

📢 Our next inquiry is here, and we're investigating community mental health services and want to hear from you.

@CommonsHealth want to know what you think high-quality care looks like for people with severe mental illness.

Tell us here 👉 https://t.co/X3ux0MmNLg

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

@VikkiSlade72 Thank you @VikkiSlade72 Worrying times

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

A34 closure between #Abingdon and #Milton, southbound.
The surrounding local roads are also very congested as a result, so plan before you travel

[National Highways: East @HighwaysEAST]

@tvprp @OxonFireRescue @SCAS999 UPDATE

#A34 southbound between the A415 at #Marcham and the A4130 at #Milton #Oxfordshire

ROAD CLOSED

Diversion info: https://t.co/IVULh2nZhi

Traffic within closure is being turned around to exit at the Marcham Interchange.

Road is expected to be closed for several hours.

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Liberal Democrats have always led the fight for fair votes.

As we have done for a century, we will continue to fight for electoral reform to make sure that no one can be ignored in our democracy.

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

"This beautiful Christmas single is a tribute to the incredible strength of young carers.

"I’m so proud to have been part of it.🎶"
@EdwardJDavey

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

@OllyGloverLD Good to hear Lord Hendy was supportive. #Grove station would make such a difference to congestion, local businesses and residents in @WhiteHorseDC

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

From 2pm @DebbyHallett_LD and I will be in @themissingbean #Botley for a Councillor Surgery.
Do drop by if you live in #Wytham #SputhHinksey #NorrhHinksey #Sunningwell and there's anything you think we may be able to help with.

@WhiteHorseDC @SunningwellScen

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

Thank you Botley and North Hinksey Parish Council for organising today's poiniant service of remembrance at the Commonwealth War Graves.

It was an honour to lay a wreath on behalf of @WhiteHorseDC

We shall remember them.

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

So far it's a petty dark day for liberalism, women and world peace.

Just leaving this here...

@LibDemsOxon

https://t.co/qc1bVJmRtO

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence�� (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

📣 Great Job Alert 📣
@OllyGloverLD is recruiting to his team of #Caseworkers based in the #Didcot area We are looking for people with a range of experience to provide advice and support to residents in need of their MPs support.
https://t.co/sy5ALMQC3l

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

The impact on UK food production as a result of today's budget is a very real worry.
More than ever before we should be investing in local production of healthy food, food security, and supporting small businesses and rural communities
@LibDemsOxon @teamSVBS @libdemlocalgov

[Helen Morgan MP 🔶 @HelenMorganMP]

Today’s budget has been nothing short of awful for farmers and food security.

Only the Lib Dems are fighting for our farming communities.

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

A few positives in the Budget today, but not much for local councils services... a fraction of what's needed for potholes, a fraction of what's needed for SEND, and still no long term fair funding settlement to enable councils to plan services more efficiently @LibDemsOxon

[LGA Lib Dems @libdemlocalgov]

LGA Lib Dem Group Leader @joeharrispark with his initial response to the budget.

“When it comes to local government it’s a case of meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Austerity remains alive and well.”

[Freddie van Mierlo MP 🔶 @fivanmierlo]

My friend Tim Farron is right - I’m deeply concerned that changes to Agricultural Property Relief will force farmers out of the business (1/2)

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

This is also my top ask of the Chancellor on Weds. Local government is efficient and provides the safety net people rely on when in crisis. Saving council services makes sense for society, and the economy @WhiteHorseDC @LaylaMoran @OllyGloverLD @libdemlocalgov @LibDemsOxon

[Layla Moran 🔶🕊️ @LaylaMoran]

Local govt sits at the heart of our community, delivering vital services and supporting the most vulnerable. For too long they've been underfunded and overstretched.

That's why Oxfordshire's Lib Dem MPs wrote to the Chancellor, urging her to prioritise local govt in the budget.

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

Glad to see the new boss working with @timfarron to raise the needs of rural communities in the run up to the budget.
Rural busses, local food production, sewage and the the impact of short-term let's on housing supply are huge challenges for #Oxfordshire @LibDemsOxon

[Olly Glover MP 🔶 @OllyGloverLD]

I've joined fellow @libdems MP in signing
@timfarron's letter to the Chancellor calling for greater support for our rural communities in her #budget Vital services need to be protected for families and businesses.

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

@ALDC @libdemlocalgov @joeharrispark @cfhleaver @neilfawcett @LdFreddie @hayleighhelium

[Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 @emilysmithLD]

Any @LibDems who love campaigning on here?
Didcot & Wantage Constituency are looking for a paid Campaign Organiser to work with our lovely volunteers to run campaigning activities for @OllyGloverLD and the
@LibDemsOxon team
Details at:
https://t.co/hZBxXs848u