Andy Burnham seems to remember a different 1970s to the rest of us. Britain in 1979 was utterly broken - ravaged by unaccountable trade union power, economically stagnant, the sick man of Europe. The 1980s saw a remarkable national recovery based on free enterprise, the rule of law and championing Western values. And it is this that our Prime Minister rails against…

Some people say Labour are indifferent towards the English countryside. I disagree. They despise it.

We shouldn't have to rely on the US Government to stand up for British interests because our own government won't.

Why can’t Andy Burnham do “everything possible” to bring down the cost of welfare, or do “everything possible” to fund defence properly? Why is giving away this territory such a priority for Labour that they are willing to give away billions to do so when there’s little money for anything else?

Stop treating the adult population like children and stop allowing adults who behave like despotic toddlers to decree what the rest of us are allowed to watch.

Of course they are. Socialism is an instrument with only one string: Tax. And it’s always a Conservative government that comes in to make the tough choices to put the economy back together afterwards.

President Trump is shooting from the hip as usual, just like he did with Greenland and Canada becoming the 51st state. This sort of loose talk about the future of democratic countries is deeply unhelpful and creates unnecessary tension. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. At a time when separatists are in power in Scotland, Wales and NI, we need a Government that will defend the Union clearly and confidently. The Conservative and Unionist Party as is our true name will always defend the union. I would like to see the same clarity from Andy Burnham, rather than entertaining the idea of more independence referenda as he did on Wednesday at PMQs.

All 3 cllrs in their local district council ward are Lib Dem, as is the local MP. In fact Piddington is currently represented by Lib Dems at all the main levels above the (non- party political) parish council.  The local Lib Dem cllrs voted for their area to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’ (their motion also called for repeal of the Illegal Migration Act & Nationality and Borders Act, and stated that asylum seekers should be housed “as our neighbours.”  What did local voters expect would happen?

Our fantastic Community Library has new opening hours!

We're pleased to share that our Youth Justice Service has been rated 'Good' following a recent inspection. Inspectors praised our work with children, families, victims and partners, highlighting our supportive approach. Read the full press release: orlo.uk/91jfo

Reminder! Monday is a Bank Holiday so your waste collection will be on a different day next week.

When it comes to adoption, there’s no such thing as a silly question. We’ve covered the things you might be unsure about – from timelines and support to our readiness checker, we’re here to guide you. Take a look and explore at your own pace 👉 orlo.uk/AkaOC

August is nearly over! And with the last bank holiday before Christmas coming up, this will impact your bin collections. Please screenshot the graphic in this post to make sure you don’t miss yours.

Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner are dressing up centralisation as devolution. Handing mayors the power to overrule councils sounds local until you notice that ministers keep a backstop to overrule the mayors. That’s not local democracy, it’s No10 running planning policy through a layer of regional proxies. Councillors and residents who’ve spent years shaping local plans will find them torn up at the stroke of a mayoral pen, itself answerable to Downing Street. If Labour wanted real devolution they’d trust local councils with the resources to deliver affordable homes, not strip them of the final say.

🎉 Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results across #Bucks today! 🎉 We hope you achieved the grades you were aiming for and are celebrating moving into the next phase of your learning 👏📚 [1/1]

The government has imposed on Buckinghamshire a ludicrous target of 91,000 new houses - a 43 per cent higher increase. Despite this, @BucksCouncil is finding a way to protect our Green Belt. The @bucksfreepress has the good news about the Local Plan ⤵️ bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26…

Absolutely right - and proud of it. Our beautiful village will stay as a beautiful village. Our Green Belt will be protected from development. Hope all is well in Bradford.

Another ☀️ day for delivering the latest update from @CllrSimonRouse, @MATatBucks and me - this time in Coleshill. 🌳Green Belt protected. 🛣️ Record £120m funding for road repairs. 🎉Planning victory as landowner forced to take down high fence installed without permission.

📋What is Regulation 19? The Regulation 19 consultation is the final stage of public consultation on Buckinghamshire's draft Local Plan before it is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination. [1/3]

A beautiful day to deliver the latest update from @CllrSimonRouse, @MATatBucks and me to Chenies residents. 🌳 Green Belt protected 🛣️ Record £120m funding for road repairs 🤝 New River Chess Information Board 💰 Balanced budget for @BucksCouncil despite £45m government cuts.