Andy Burnham’s first budget is this week. I have been speaking to residents about what they need from it. Pressure at the fuel pump and energy bills were big themes. We need an Essential Energy Guarantee and fuel duty cuts. The Goverment can’t leave rural Britain behind.

Farmers are the backbone of this country. The Liberal Democrats are the party for farmers.

Liberal Democrats@libdems.org.uk · 4d ago

Labour, the Conservatives and Reform decided to not back British Farming last night in Parliament. The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting for farmers and pushing for the support our rural communities deserve.

British farmers are the backbone of not just our countryside, but our country. Yesterday, I highlighted how the Government is failing farmers with unclear SFIs. Then, the Conservatives failed to back British Farmers. The Lib Dems are the only party working for farmers.🌾🧡

Liberal Democrats@libdems.org.uk · 5d ago

Tonight, Conservative MPs failed to back British farmers in Parliament. The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting for farmers and pushing for the support our rural communities deserve.

childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-childhood-lottery/ Yesterday, The Childhood Lottery report was released, and it was a stark reminder to us as a country that we need to be doing better to support our children.

It has become clear that the weather we have faced in recent years aren’t going to go away. Floods in the winter and droughts in the summer. I have seen people try to brush off these conditions, even as unprecedented records are broken. We must wake up and act. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Action needed to save water, minister tells MPs

Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.

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When will we move beyond models obsessed with GDP, towards broader measure of societal progress? An economy can grow whilst wealth inequality grows, our environments are destroyed and our health services leave those who are most vulnerable without support. We need change now.

Politics UK@politicsuk.com · 2w ago

🚨 BREAKING: The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to August 2026

Food Security IS National Security. In the South Cotswolds, we feel it more than most. We must go further to support our farmers. #politics #westminster #southcotswolds #mp #libdem

We have fought for years to put rural communities like ours in the Cotswolds on the agenda. While the Government has finally acknowledged the heating oil rip-off faced by millions, this is classic too little, too late. Tackling rogue suppliers is the bare minimum. 1/2

Yesterday, I questioned the Home Secretary on RAF Fairford, rising concerns for local residents who understandably still feel anxieties over what happened there a few weeks ago. They deserve answers and clarity. I have secured a meeting with the Security Minister to hopefully get some answers.

This is an incredibly concerning and revealing trend if true. Why are Russian bots so interested in accounts on the far right of British politics? It seems some have seen their engagement more than half since successful strikes on Russian data centres. Article below. 1/2

I will be attending a statement from the Home Secretary on National Security later today, where I hope to voice the concerns of residents local to the RAF base in Fairford. The last few weeks have been confusing and frustrating for many residents across the area, they deserve answers.

A reminder to sign up to the local Flooding Meeting that is being held in Crudwell on the 23rd of October. You will be able to put forward questions to water company representatives and hear about the preventative work they are doing. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roz-savage...

Roz Savage Flooding Meeting - October 2026

Hear the latest on flooding across the South Cotswolds, put your questions to those responsible and learn from communities taking action.

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Though it is awful that monitored wildlife populations around the world have dropped by an average of 73% since 1970, this is a big win for British wildlife. After tuna almost disappeared from UK waters, it’s clear evidence that conservation can work. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF

The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.

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I had the pleasure of visiting KLB School to speak with students about their experiences, hopes for the future and views on issues like artificial intelligence and global conflict. Their insight and engagement was incredibly exciting to witness. www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/2661077...

KLB School students quiz Stroud and South Cotswolds MPs

TWO MPs have visited a secondary school

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Any pledges made by a major party at a conference must be properly costed and backed by a clear spending plan. We can’t afford to open up a further £33bn black hole. Families across the country deserve the stability of a sensible, thoughtful Government.

Ed Davey@eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 3w ago

Badenoch has spent half her conference making unfunded promises, and half lecturing the country on fiscal responsibility. We’re all still paying the price for Conservative financial mismanagement. Liberal Democrats will act as the firewall stopping her handing No 10 to Farage.

Does it really feel like a success? When private water companies continue to profiteer off our water systems as they continue to decay. When sewage continues to flood into our rivers and oceans. None of it feels like a success to me. We can’t just bury our heads in the sand. We need change now.

Liberal Democrats@libdems.org.uk · 3w ago

“Privatisation of Water was a success.” Read the room, Kemi.

🧵 You’d think that after the summer we’ve had, wildfire preparation would be high on the government’s to do list. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...

Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires

FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as data highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear

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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... The United States is withdrawing all its bombers from RAF Fairford and returning them to bases in America. I've questioned whether using a base so close to civilian communities for controversial operations against Iran posed unacceptable risks for local people.

US bombers pulled from RAF Fairford base after suspected terror plot

Aircraft leave Gloucestershire base to return to US following arrest of dual British-Iranian national in central London

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I have again written to the Prime Minister as news continues to develop on the RAF Fairford story. I have asked for a meeting with him, together with defence representatives, to ask the questions residents have put to me and to consider what lessons should be learned from this.

Everyday since early Sunday morning there has been a different public consensus on the truth behind what happened around RAF Fairford. It’s important not to jump to conclusions while investigations are on going, and to be vigilant about any new ‘information’ you may read online.

If new builds are in danger of becoming uninsurable due to they high flood risk, there must be reconsideration on where these houses are being built. The residents of the South Cotswolds have known this danger for a while. The Government must listen. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Aviva boss warns more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

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The last few days have been an incredibly stressful and confusing time for many residents local to the RAF Fairford base. If you want to know my longer form thoughts, my newsletter will be out tomorrow. Sign up below to receive it straight to you inbox. rozsavagemp.uk/news/my-week...

I have been speaking to the authorities and concerned residents today to keep everyone as up to date as possible with events as they unfold around RAF Fairford. I understand that many are worried about what is going on. I will be here for residents who need support throughout.

I have been in constant contact with the police today, keeping up to date with events as they unfold. The work they have been doing to protect the communities local to the RAF Fairford base has been exemplary. 1/2

These are worrying scenes just outside the RAF Fairford base. I have contacted the police and I’ve been told that it is believed the incident is contained. I would like to thank the authorities for the work they are currently doing. www.gloucestershire.police.uk/news/glouces...

Major incident declared in Whelford

It follows several arrests under the Explosives Act

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Are you affected by flooding in the South Cotswolds? Come along to Crudwell Village Hall on 23rd October for the South Cotswolds annual flood meeting. Sign up to the event for free below. Questions must be submitted before October 9th. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roz-savage...

Roz Savage Flooding Meeting - October 2026

Hear the latest on flooding across the South Cotswolds, put your questions to those responsible and learn from communities taking action.

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Our story is a compelling and important one for the country. People feel their power has been taken from them. While populists encourage them to look sideways when laying blame, it should be the job of Liberals to remind people to look upward. www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...

What’s the Lib Dem story?

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This week, my newsletter reviews the biggest talking points of a very busy Party Conference. You may be too late to have it straight into your inbox, but follow the link to sign up to future newsletters and look at past newsletters. rozsavagemp.uk/news/my-week...

The work of these RAF pilots to ensure no one was injured was admirable. But with a constituency that sees such regular aircraft activity at RAF Fairford, and with thousands of new homes set to be built in the immediate area, my constituents deserve to feel safe. apple.news/Ap8hkSL4EREC...

Crashed RAF jet steered to 'avoid built-up areas' before pilots ejected — BBC News

Group Captain Gez Currie said the pilots were in hospital being cared for and were with their families.

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It is great to be back in the constituency after such an inspiring Party Conference. Getting back to the work that means the most to me has been a welcome return.🧡 Dates have now been provided for drop-ins, so you can share your thoughts and insights. This follows an extensive campaign we have run.