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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 7h

The start of a new chapter! 🎒📚️ Although the site has been open since the start of term, this evening saw the official opening of the St John's CE Academy secondary site in Grove.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 10h

🚨 EARLY RELEASE OF PRISONERS BEGINS TODAY 👮‍♂️ AN INCREASE IN CRIME WILL FOLLOW Almost all prisoners will be released eventually, but we should be under no illusion that this policy increases the risk to the public.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 10h

Design a Christmas Card Entries are now open for my 2026 Christmas Card competition. Unleash your child’s creativity to create the best design across Thames Valley.... Read more at: matthewbarber.co.uk/news/2026-ch...

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Country pubs may end up as just a fantasy if this government keep punishing the hospitality industry! But for now they’re the heart of the community.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 28/09/2026

The Home Office have short changed Thames Valley Police. Ensuring adequate resourcing for local forces is essential for public safety and community confidence.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 28/09/2026

A quick bit of pre-train leafleting with Cllr Ian Snowdon this morning before heading to London. Delivering updates for the good people of Great Western Park.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 28/09/2026

Join my WhatsApp Community🤳🏻 Get the latest news and views on the issues that matter to you locally... Link in bio 🔗 or visit matthewbarber.co.uk/whatsapp

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 27/09/2026

Here we go again. Another month, another Plough pub quiz about to get underway…

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 27/09/2026

Great afternoon for the Grove U12 Girls, finishing with a local derby against Didcot! 🏉

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 27/09/2026

The Cearn Solar Farm will cover 2,800 acres of farmland between Stanford-in-the-Vale, Hanney and Kingston Bagpuize. ☀️🔌 This says as much about how we value and support farming as it does about energy policy.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 27/09/2026

George Stephenson's “Locomotion No. 1" became the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public railway #OnThisDay in 1826, on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 26/09/2026

Great reception out this morning chatting to residents in #Steventon. 💙

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Another busy week... ✅️ Met residents in Grove whilst out campaigning ✅️ Joined over 6,000 people at the Thames Valley Police Open Day and spoke about some of threats of online crime ✅️ Marked 10 years of Revd Alec Gill's service in the Vale Benefice at St John's church in Grove

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Tackling low level crime through strong neighbourhood policing is vitally important, but it is not just about policing alone. It needs the courts and prisons service as well as local councils to be active parts of the solution - and a strong civic society that is clear on acceptable behaviour.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 24/09/2026

Residents in Piddington and the surrounding villages have real concerns about safety and crime in light of the Government’s planned large-scale asylum site at MOD Bicester.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 24/09/2026

Book your spot for this weekend's Plough Michaelmas Pub Quiz - free entry and a chance to win a £75 voucher 🏆️ 🗓️ Sunday 27th September ⏰️ 7pm for 7.30pm start 📍 The Plough at Hanney ☎️ Book your table for free on 01235 868987

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 23/09/2026

In Oxford this morning meeting with councillors about policing across the county, covering the Piddington Asylum Camp, road safety, the problems of the Sentencing Act and much more.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 22/09/2026

This is exactly why the so-called “win” earlier this month with Burnham’s U-turn on PC Andrew Harper’s killers should not be the end of the debate on the Sentencing Act. There remain serious concerns about public safety both because of early release and changes to sentencing in our courts.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 22/09/2026

The Home Office must pay the full cost of Piddington policing Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has called on the Government to provide full funding for the increased policing costs associated with the... Read more at: matthewbarber.co.uk/news/home-of...

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 21/09/2026

🎥 Caught on camera. Identified. Prosecuted. Sentenced. Our investigation has resulted in six offenders being sentenced for a series of vehicle thefts and burglaries across Slough 📍

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 21/09/2026

📣 Share your views... I want to know what you think about the local and national issues that matter to you. Take a couple of minutes to complete my quick residents' survey and let me know your views. 📋️ Just visit listening.matthewbarber.co.uk 🔗 (link in bio)

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 21/09/2026

✉️ Sign up now for my monthly report. Stay up to date with the latest news on the issues that matter to you locally! 🚓💙 Sign up now to get my latest newsletter sent direct to you inbox... 🔗 matthewbarber.co.uk/newsletters (link in bio)

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 20/09/2026

A decade of service. ✝️ A lovely opportunity to say thank you to Revd Alec Gill having served 10 years in the Vale Benefice. 🙏

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 20/09/2026

Another great training session for Grove Girls this morning. Looking forward to the first matches of the season! 🏉

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 20/09/2026

One week to go until this month's Plough Pub Quiz! Join us for our Michaelmas Pub Quiz - free entry and a chance to win a £75 voucher 🏆️ 🗓️ Sunday 27th September ⏰️ 7pm for 7.30pm start 📍 The Plough at Hanney ☎️ Book your table for free on 01235 868987

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 20/09/2026

⚔️ The First Battle of Newbury was fought #OnThisDay in 1643 during the First English Civil War. A Royalist army, under the personal command of King Charles, and a Parliamentarian force led by the Earl of Essex.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 19/09/2026

🙏 A big thank you to everyone who made today’s Thames Valley Police Open Day on of the best ever! 👮‍♂️

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 19/09/2026

It’s not just police officers that need protection, but also our #police #dogs 🐶🛡️ Today I met PD Rocky who is trying out the new body armour that’s being made available for our police dogs in Thames Valley to make sure they are protected whilst helping the police to keep the rest of us safe.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 19/09/2026

💙 Out with some of the team again this morning in #Grove, listening to local residents. A busy morning with lots of people heading the the Williams F1 open day. 🏎️

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 18/09/2026

Some highlights from this week... ✅️ Met residents in Wallingford whilst out campaigning ✅️ Met with councillors to discuss the Government's plans for a new asylum camp at Bicester ✅️ Caught up with the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire to discuss supporting for his plans for the year

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 17/09/2026

☀️ 🔌 What do you think about plans for the Cearn Solar Farm in the Vale of White Horse? ▪️Generating 500 megawatts of power - enough to power 143,000 homes

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 17/09/2026

Yesterday I joined Thames Valley Police officers in Milton Keynes for the Op Drover rural crime operation. Work like this across Thames Valley that brings together the police and rural communities has helped to contribute to sustained reductions in #ruralcrime. 🚜

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 16/09/2026

Britain's enemies are closely interlinked. Watch my discussion with security and defence expert, Prof Anthony Glees on my YouTube channel at: 📺️ youtube.com/@MatthewBarberUK (link in bio) 🔗

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 15/09/2026

If there's a local issue I can help with - get in touch... matthew@matthewbarber.co.uk matthewbarber.co.uk or tap my bio for all the links 🔗

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 14/09/2026

Join my Business Breakfast Club THIS FRIDAY! Our first event is Friday 18 September in #Wallingford. Join for a breakfast bap, a cuppa and a chat. Limited spots — book now at matthewbarber.co.uk/breakfast 🥓☕️🤝

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 13/09/2026

75% of local residents who responded to my survey oppose the merger of Thames Valley Police into a larger, regional organisation I have raised my concerns about the proposals with the Home Secretary, highlighting that they could weaken local policing, reduce accountability and

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 13/09/2026

The Grand Assault on Gibraltar by the Bourbon allies of French and Spanish fleets, including ten floating batteries and land forces, was heavily defeated by the British garrison #OnThisDay in 1782. 🇬🇮🇬🇧

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 12/09/2026

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 12/09/2026

Out with some of the team again this morning in #Wallingford. 💙 If you can help out delivering a few copies of our #ReportingBack newsletter each month, join our growing team of supporters matthewbarber.co.uk/backbarber 🔗

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 12/09/2026

Join my WhatsApp Community🤳🏻 Get the latest news and views on the issues that matter to you locally... Link in bio 🔗 or visit matthewbarber.co.uk/whatsapp

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 11/09/2026

A quick look back at the week... ✅️ Joined thousands of others enjoy Bunkfest in Wallingford and helped out in the beer tent ✅️ Spoke to residents in Grove whilst out campaigning ✅️ Discussed plans for the Didcot Best Start Hub

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 10/09/2026

75% oppose Government plans to merge Thames Valley Police The results of this survey send a very clear message. The vast majority of those who took part do not want to see local police forces abolished and merged into larger... Read more at: matthewbarber.co.uk/news/75-per-...

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 10/09/2026

Book now! Business Breakfast Club next Friday! Our first event is Friday 18 September in #Wallingford. Join for a breakfast bap, a cuppa and a chat. Limited spots — book now at matthewbarber.co.uk/breakfast 🥓☕️🤝

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 10/09/2026

The scandal of long term unadopted roads continues. Early this morning I visited Upper Heyford and met with representatives of Oxfordshire County Council, the local parish council, residents groups and the developer.

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 09/09/2026

WELLINGTON GATE UPDATE There is progress, but it's very slow and frustrating! Speed limit signs have finally been erected at the entrance to the development. I have asked for clarification on when further signs will be added - repeaters around the estate -

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 09/09/2026

A time to remember the huge sacrifice made my individuals for the sake of people they would never meet. #OnThisDay in 1944 Flying Officer John Wilding and Flight Sergeant John Andrew of the Royal Canadian Air Force who gave up their lives to save the Wallingford. 🇨🇦

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 08/09/2026

Communities given chance to share in £200,000 seized from criminals We have a total of £200,000 of grant funding available to community and voluntary groups, and I would urge groups who are supporting my Police and Crime Plan in reduc... Read more at: matthewbarber.co.uk/news/communi...

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 08/09/2026

Council changes on hold The announcement that the plans for Oxfordshire’s (and West Berkshire’s) new councils have been paused spells more chaos for local residents. At best it shows polit... Read more at: matthewbarber.co.uk/news/council...

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Matthew Barber @matthewbarber.co.uk · 08/09/2026

Are we prepared to defend Britain? Last month I sat down with Prof Anthony Glees, the expert on the world's security services to discuss the threats we face. Watch the interview in full on my YouTube channel at: 📺️ youtube.com/@MatthewBarberUK (link in bio) 🔗

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