Gloucester: Rebecca Trimnell
Historic St Oswald's Priory attacked by vandals
Foul language and tags have been sprayed over the Priory in an overnight attack
20 Oct 2023
News
Local News
Gloucester City Council
Tory leisure boss urged to apologise
A motion to the extraordinary general meeting of the city council on October 19 calls for Andy Lewis, Conservative cabinet member for culture and leisure, to make a written apology for the failure to agree a deal with Aspire.
17 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
Fears over city council finances
Liberal Democrats councillors warning that any further financial shocks during 2023/24 would lead to services being cut to balance the books.
15 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
Barton Pool to host club gala behind closed doors
The city council announced the move as part of the phased reopening of leisure services in Gloucester after the collapse of the Aspire Trust last month.
14 Oct 2023
Ward: Westgate
Ola Kareem joins the team
Gloucester businessman joins the Westgate team
13 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
Barton Pool may not reopen until Christmas
Councillor Andrew Lewis, cabinet member for culture and leisure, said he hoped the Barton Pool and the Twyver Pool would be reopened by January 1.
12 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
When will the Barton Pool reopen, councillors demand
The Liberal Democrats have tabled questions to the Conservative cabinet member for culture and leisure asking a series of questions about the future of the swimming pool.
9 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
Councillors call for emergency meeting to discuss shock closure of GL1 leisure centre
The Liberal Democrats have written to the Mayor and the managing director of Gloucester City Council demanding an emergency meeting is held for councillors to examine the issue.
1 Oct 2023
Gloucester City Council
GL1 leisure centre's shock closure leaves 150 out of work
The announcement to shut the GL1 Leisure Centre and Oxstalls Sports Park comes after charitable trust Aspire went into liquidation.
29 Sep 2023
Ward: Podsmead
Podsmead councillor welcomes news on Gloucester City Homes funding deal
Gloucester City Homes has reached a new £130 million funding deal with NatWest, which includes £30 million of new money and a 10-year extension on existing loans.
26 Aug 2023
Ward: Podsmead
Pubs should be allowed to open early for World Cup final, says councillor
Councillor Sebastian Field is urging the city council and the police to agree not to take enforcement action for any venue opening early for the big match.
18 Aug 2023
Gloucester: Rebecca Trimnell
City councillor condemns closure of churchyard gates
The contained churchyard, which is open to members of the public, is located to the side of Cafe Rene in Westgate Street and is being closed for maintenance work.
7 Aug 2023
Cameron Thomas MP
Cameron Thomas
Cameron Thomas speaks about the Far-Right Riots
A message from Cameron Thomas, regarding the far-right riots. To those threatened by the riots: you are not alone, you have allies.
7 Aug 2024
Cameron Thomas
Cameron Thomas raises Early Day Motion on local flooding impact
Yesterday I submitted an Early Day Motion, that the House of Commons recognises the impact of flooding on regions in the River Severn Catchment Area, including Tewkesbury Town and villages within Tewkesbury Constituency.
CT
25 Jul 2024
Cameron Thomas
Cameron Thomas MP Delivers His Maiden Speech
Cameron Thomas MP delivers his maiden speech in the Houses of Parliament. Watch his speech here.
18 Jul 2024
Cameron Thomas
Swearing in of Cameron Thomas, Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury
On 10 July 2024 I had the honour to swear in to the House of Commons as the Honourable Member for Tewkesbury. As a Humanist, I opted to take the Affirmation.
CT
10 Jul 2024
Cameron Thomas
General Election 2024
Cameron wins the election ousting the Conservatives
5 Jul 2024
Cameron Thomas
A Deliberate Assault by our Government Against our Rights
What we are facing in the United Kingdom in 2024 is a deliberate and sustained assault by our government against our rights.
CT
26 Feb 2024
National News
Climate Change
For People, For Planet
The climate and nature crises are the defining challenges of our time – yet Conservative and Labour governments have failed to act with the urgency needed. Our bold new policy will deliver climate action that puts people and the planet first.
PH
21 Sep 2025
Transport
Connecting Communities - Building a Rail Network for the 21st Century
Years of Conservative neglect left Britain’s railways failing passengers – with soaring fares, unreliable services, and complicated ticketing models. Our new policy will put passengers first and make rail travel more affordable, reliable, and accessible.
PK
21 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Don’t Nix Care: Protecting our Hospices
Hospices provide compassionate end of life care for hundreds of thousands of people each year, while easing pressure on overstretched NHS hospitals. After years of underfunding and rising costs, our new policy will secure the future of hospice care.
AB
20 Sep 2025
Economy & Business
Backing Hospitality for Growth and Jobs
Hospitality businesses are vital for jobs, economic growth, and thriving communities – our new policy backs hospitality, helping pubs, cafés, restaurants, and hotels not just survive, but thrive - supporting local jobs and boosting the economy.
DC
20 Sep 2025
Universities & Skills
Opportunity For All
Skills shortages are holding back our economy, while investment in training has plummeted and opportunities to re-skill remain out of reach for too many people. Our reforms will give everyone the tools, support, and confidence to succeed at any age.
IS
20 Sep 2025
Latest UK News
Freedom From Harm - Gambling as a Public Health Issue
Liberal Democrats have passed bold new policy to put public health at the heart of gambling regulation. These reforms would save lives, raise hundreds of millions for NHS treatment, and finally hold the industry to account.
MW
20 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Getting Emergency Care Back on Track
Our NHS emergency services are in crisis – with patients dying in A&E waiting rooms, hours-long ambulance delays, and unsafe ‘corridor care’ becoming routine. Our new policy will restore dignity for patients, protect NHS staff, and save lives.
HM
20 Sep 2025
Crime & Policing
Policing Fit for the Future
Years of Conservative neglect left our policing system in crisis - our bold new policy will make policing fit for the future, putting public safety first, ensuring everyone can feel safe in their home and on their street.
LS
20 Sep 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Backing Youth Work to Build Communities
Youth work changes lives by providing safe spaces, building skills, and improving life chances for young people. Our members passed a new policy to back youth work, calling on the Government to prioritise it in their upcoming National Youth Strategy.
MW
20 Sep 2025
Migration
Clearing the asylum backlog is a national emergency
Until the Government treats this crisis with the urgency and seriousness it demands, nothing will change and the vulnerable people caught in the system will continue to suffer.
LD
20 Sep 2025
Cost of living
Our plan to halve energy bills by 2035
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
LD
25 Jul 2025
International Affairs
Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
LD
24 Jul 2025