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Richard Dickson

@dickson2902r.bsky.social
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Former Project Manager of www.rboc.ac.uk at Coventry University, now local councillor and lover of Warwickshire. Views expressed here are personal and not necessarily those of Warwickshire County Council, Warwick District Council or Kenilworth Town Council

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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Thank you Cllr James Norris and @mhlanger.bsky.social for reminding us of the real issues in #Warwickshire that @libdems.org.uk focus on www.facebook.com/share/v/1ErD...
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Thanks to LibDem Cllr James Norris for proposing this action www.facebook.com/reel/1618334...
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This from the BBC.
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Inspiring day at Emergency Services Show hearing about community resilience and national preparedness
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Well said @markpackuk.bsky.social www.markpack.org.uk/177453/how-t...
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How to fix the problem of money in our politics
The news of the last few days have focused minds on the role of money in our democracy. But the issues are not new...
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
What has the BBC ever done for us? Given us, yet again, a brilliant #lastnightoftheproms
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 03/09/2026
Farage has always behaved as though the rules apply to everyone but him. These allegations against Reform look like the latest example. Lib Dem Cabinet Office spokesperson @lisasmartmp.bsky.social has written to the police and the electoral commission asking them to investigate.
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Why the delay? www.thirdsector.co.uk/failure-conf...
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Failure to confirm charities minister shows the sector is ‘undervalued’, leaders say
Charity leaders are still urging DCMS to announce ministerial briefs a month into PM Andy Burnham’s tenure
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thank you @anticorruption.bsky.social youtu.be/Dn-G0nAlVwY?... @duncanhames.bsky.social
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Who really funds Britain's MPs?
YouTube video by Transparency International UK
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 01/09/2026
People are fed up. Bills are rising, waiting lists are growing and too much feels broken. It’s time to fix our broken politics and put power back where it belongs: with the British people. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
31st August 1970 - in the middle of the night on the Isle of Wight. What it must have been to have been there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpk9...
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Leonard Cohen - Bird on a Wire (Live at Isle of Wight Festival, UK)
YouTube video by LeonardCohenVEVO
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A46 Stoneleigh Junction Bridge to Nowhere August 2026 update with Cllr Ben Edwards youtu.be/e2cEWAhI8XI?...
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A46 Stoneleigh Junction (known by many people as the Bridge to Nowhere) monthly update August 2026
YouTube video by LibDems Warks
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Thanks @maxfarrar.bsky.social maxfarrar.substack.com/p/community-...
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“Community” — Yes — But Don’t Ignore Capital
Gordon Brown needs some help from Karl and Tussy Marx
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Thank you @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social for welcoming @andrewgraystone.bsky.social on 30th August. This Iwerne survivor of so-called muscular Christianity is just sorry he won't be there to share memories.
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Thank you @lordtoby.bsky.social and @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social for this advice youtu.be/w1K726oKJSs?...
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Is Britain prepared for a national emergency?
YouTube video by BBC Politics
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
HUGE crowd in the Rio Grande Valley for James Talarico 🔥 Something is happening in Texas.
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Out and about today with residents of Kenilworth Gate - we still need more progress on road safety measures on Leamington Road
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
For those who've seen the Oscar-nominated film, this announcement may just be confirmation of what was already clear www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Israel confirms it opened fire on vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
She initially survived the attack but her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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Israeli army tells Palestinians to leave homes in village where settlers besieged houses
The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 11/08/2026
Healthwatch is a lifeline for patients and families, helping prevent another NHS safety scandal. Labour’s Health Bill takes an axe to vital protections. Andy Burnham has backed Healthwatch before. He must do so again, fix the Bill and put patient safety first. @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Margaret Hodge: “We need to urgently reform our laws to stop rich people using their wealth to close down legitimate scrutiny” Tice reacts to questions by intimidating journalists and seeking to expose their sources. Reform are just all really shitty people. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Richard Tice accused of ‘nasty tactics’ over legal threat to the Guardian
Reform deputy leader condemned for seeking disclosure of documents that could reveal reporter’s sources
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Thanks @fergalkeane.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?u...
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
For eclipse day what better thing could there be in these times than to say 'hineni, hineni' www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0nm...
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Leonard Cohen - You Want It Darker (Official Audio)
YouTube video by LeonardCohenVEVO
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Time to clean up our politics @catneilan.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/politic...
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Reform given six-figure donation by firm that received £6...
Nigel Farage’s party is facing questions about the lack of transparency over £100,000 in funds donated by a management consultancy
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Dear Steve Cram - thanks for your commentary tonight but Slade are not from Birmingham but Wolverhampton!
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Here's the report shown on Friday on Midlands Today about the A46 Stoneleigh Junction Bridge (To Nowhere). Copyright of BBC Midlands Today
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
So now we know. Reform UK Highways Portfolio Holder today tells @lornabailey.bsky.social the A46 Stoneleigh Junction Bridge (To Nowhere) with its original budget of £38M now has budget of estimated £80M. This was meant to be confidential because of ongoing negotiations with the contractor Colas.
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Hope for all of us - thank you @jamestalarico.bsky.social youtu.be/GK24thp_2Qo?...
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A New American Dream: James Talarico's Full Policy Address
YouTube video by James Talarico
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Great to be part of the KMAT Great debate podcast with @radioabbey.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/RadioAbbey/k...
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Kmat Great Debate - The Podcast- Episode One- How It All Began
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
These insults followed a minute's silence to reflect on the need for civility in public life www.facebook.com/share/v/1DXv...
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Cllr Oliver Jacques calling for safer roads for road users in Warwick - sign his petition here democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 26/07/2026
These statistics reveal an alarming crisis in maternity, with far too many midwives burning out early in their career and in their training. Patients are paying the price, and mothers are left with no alternative but to give birth on understaffed and unsafe wards.
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Thoughts and next steps on today's Cost of Living summit in #Warwickshire
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
#Climatechange? Here in #Kenilworth, for 20+ years I've been growing my tomatoes from seed, starting in February inside and moving them to my garden in late April/early May every year. Never have I started harvesting them in July. Has anyone else had a similar experience? @greenlibdems.org.uk
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Out and about in #Kenikworth, #Warwickshire keeping residents informed, picking up casework, reflecting on leadership and increasing the step count youtu.be/Vdg6aj_CSR8
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Reflections on leadership
YouTube video by LibDems Warks
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Standing up for local young people, especially those living with #SEND and mental health issues in #Warwickshire youtu.be/5g7Kmdhg6e8
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Local LibDems call for more action to help young people 2/2
YouTube video by LibDems Warks
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Standing up for local young people in #Warwickshire with Cllr Jerry Roodhouse @libdems.org.uk youtu.be/nhGmJMHaiJk
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Local LibDems call for more action to help young people 1/2
YouTube video by LibDems Warks
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This 'Grandpa Dickson' is sad to hear today's news from David Austin Roses
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Local Government Reorganisation in #warwickshire is a journey not a destination.
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
'There's nothing we can do'. Really? This sounds like a total eclipse of the heart moment. www.facebook.com/share/v/1PpH...
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 09/07/2026
Is welfare spending ''out of control''? It's estimated to be 11.1 per cent of GDP this financial year. That's just 1.1 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen by 0.9 per cent of GDP since 2012-13 ⤵️
chart showing Social security spending as a proportion of GDP, by category: GB
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Worth reading on value pluralism - thanks @lordalderdice.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?u...
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Standing up for our libraries -LibDem Cllr Sarah Boad pushing for changes in Conservative-backed Reform plans (film courtesy of Leamington Nub News)
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Standing up for our libraries -LibDem Cllr Sarah Boad pushing for changes in Conservative-backed Reform plans (film courtesy of Leamington Nub News)
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Voluntary and community groups are vital in #Warwickshire to help people through the Cost of Living crisis. But, if it was a priority, why's it taken more than three months for the Reform to organise a local summit? And it's only online. Residents deserve better. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYy4...
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Helping people through the Cost of Living crisis in Warwickshire
YouTube video by LibDems Warks
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Another monthly update about the long-delayed A46 Stoneleigh Junction bridge project, known by many as the Bridge To Nowhere. This update is in the dark for reasons that are revealed... youtu.be/-NYp7BS0FwQ?...
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A46 Stoneleigh Junction (known by many people as the Bridge To Nowhere) June 2026 Update
YouTube video by LibDems Warks
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
If leadership is to be trusted, it depends on leaders respecting the process of leadership and the people they work with. youtu.be/_BgY6WVdXgw
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Trust in our leaders depends on them respecting the process of leadership
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Well said @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social standing up for women's health www.facebook.com/share/r/16uZ...
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Something's happening - yes indeed @jamestalarico.bsky.social - if only it was happening here in the UK too. youtu.be/OCBRBn4VE5A?...
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There is Something Happening in Texas | The People vs. Ken Paxton
YouTube video by James Talarico
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Richard Dickson @dickson2902r.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Standing up for people and communities in #Warwickshire who are marginalised youtube.com/shorts/hIhDf...
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We stand for equality and get a win for residents
YouTube video by LibDems Warks
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