Gordon Buxton

@mrlumpybadger.bsky.social

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Twitter refugee, Cycling, Running, Coding, Rowing, Active Travel and family

Queue of police cars
Photo of large letterbox-style clothing waste bin with a “Reform UK” label on the side.
Graph of Canadian dollar over month from April to May 2026 showing increase of 2% in value against the US $
Poll showing 69% in favour of rejoining EU, 23% want to stay out, 6% out but with closer ties
Carpet of bluebells in a woodland view
Police data shows that since 2020 almost 700 young people aged between four and 18 years old have been killed or seriously injured on Northern Ireland's roads during school term time.
Fat black and white cat
Not only did Spencer win, but she won well, significantly outperforming the expectations of the polls. Rather than winning narrowly, the party won 40.7%, enough to put them as much as 12 points ahead of second placed Reform. It represented as much as a 27.5 point increase on the party's share in 2024.
BBC news screengrab quoting Jim Ratcliffe. Onscreen caption reads: “Ratcliffe says sorry his language ‘offended some people’ after criticism of his immigration comments”
“the lack of emergency plans for drawdown, accidents and disasters appears at best oversight and at worst negligence in the face of potentially catastrophic disasters”. South Oxfordshire D C Leader Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers wrote to the Secretary of State on 22nd December 2025 about the Emergency Drawdown issue: ‘Under these proposals, Thames Water will have an emergency discharge facility in place which will include the ability to empty the reservoir at a rate of 1 metre of height per day, possibly over a period of 3 to 4 weeks….. The council is gravely concerned that such a discharge could cause havoc along the Thames, endangering lives, homes, businesses, communities and the environment.’
Sunrise over the Thames in Oxford
Rowers on a steamy river lit by early morning sunlight
Car parked across two spaces and half the empty car park
NASA astronauts for new training program- all 10 are white.
Screenshot from Marine Traffic app showing hundreds of boats off Venezuela
Partial screen grab from article reads: The stated rationale for the protracted freeze since 2010 is that it helps hard-pressed motorists, but the main beneficiaries have not been white-van man but the better off, who drive more, own more vehicles and buy gas-guzzling SUVs. The richest fifth of households have benefited twice as much from the fuel duty freeze as the poorest fifth. Raising fuel duty in the budget should be a no-brainer for Reeves.
Why is there a temporary water use ban when my bill has increased?  We understand how frustrating it can be to face water use restrictions. This is especially the case with the bill increase. The recent increase in charges is part of a long-term investment. We're improving our infrastructure, protecting water quality, and supporting environmental sustainability. These upgrades are essential to meet new regulatory standards. It also ensures reliable service for years to come.  We've experienced an unusually dry and hot spring. In fact, one of the driest in over a century, and June was the warmest on record. The Environment Agency has officially declared a ‘prolonged dry weather’ status for the Thames Valley. This dry spell, combined with a surge in water demand, is putting pressure on our water supplies. For example, in June, water usage in Swindon and Oxfordshire reached levels not seen since the 2022 drought. We’ve had to introduce temporary restrictions, including a hosepipe ban. This will help protect water supplies and ensure everyone has access to clean water. Every drop of water we supply comes from the environment. We’re asking for customers help to use water wisely during this challenging time. Your efforts make a real difference in helping us maintain service for all our customers. 
Screen grab from bbc news website with trump saying “I may do it, I may not” referring to making military strikes against Iran
Video showing how cars leave the cycle track across the grass to get to the dual carriageway onto
Video showing how cars get from the dual carriageway onto the cycle path
Cars and vans parked on side of dual carriageway
Two panel classic pose of Stalin and Lenin with Trump and Musk faces superimposed respectively Second panel shows the same photo with both people airbrushed out
4 Cars parked on Oxford ring road
The pointy end of this is that any cycle tracks need to be direct, continuous and expeditious enough to make them more attractive than cycling on the carriageway, even for people in a hurry.
Two children who have made a large sandcastle on a Cornish beach
A Conservative victory in this election would have been viewed by many – in America and throughout the world – as a new sign that the Trump win last year was more than just a singular American event. It would have represented what many in Trump's orbit like to believe is a global movement toward their brand of culturally conservative, anti-elite, anti-immigration, and pro-working-class politics.
Oxford 35 bus on a snowy road
Projected image of sun with bite taken out of it on the ceiling
Very close up of black cat called meg sitting on my leg with one paw stretched out to keep me in place
Black cat on brown carpet. Cat is so black no features can be made out she just looks like a black hole.
Junction of Cornwallis Road, Iffley Road (a158) and Iffley turn
Rowing
View of Windermere towards the south from Gummer’s How with sunset behind clouds in the background
Black cat sitting neatly looking towards camera waiting patiently for food
Google street view of poor cycle lane on Walton street in Oxford
misty sunrise over river in Oxford
Tv screen grab showing final score in university challenge with Wadham College scoring 25 points and Imperial College scoring 345
Stockholm central station decked with sparkling lights and Christmas decorations in a grand arched hall
Bicycles locked to snowy stands
Sunrise over a calm but fast-flowing river with bushy banks and blue winter skies and high clouds
Police sign on flooded road
Cars drive along Abingdon Road in Oxford washing water into adjoining properties
Thames in Oxford with evening light, calm water and a single sculler in view
Photo of snow covered cars in a slow moving traffic jam
Very fat black and white cat lying on its back looking at the camera
Screenshot of online advert saying "Driver reveals trick to avoid speeding fines".
Sunrise over the river Thames in oxford with a rowing crew