Cllr Dr Alex Powell

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🚧 Major delays from Network Rail on the Oxford Rail Station project and its effects on the Botley Road have caused serious disruption to the lives of residents in Oxford! That's why tonight we're calling on the City Council to take legal action. 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

In light of a certain Billionaire owners tweets, which are now outright expressions of support for far-right white supremacism, I will be shutting this account down at the end of the week. My handle in the other place is the same if you wish to continue following.

Unreasonably excited for new Wallice and Gromit!!!

Revolutionary idea, instead of apologising for overcrowding train lines could put on an appropriate number of services and properly plan for demand peaks...

As Gaie's MP I tried everything I could to challenge this decision to send her back to prison - including writing to the prisons minister Lord Timpson and the probation service. Why on earth is this government releasing violent criminals early due to prison overcrowding, but…

I remember some very angry Labour Canvassers feigning serious offence at the Greens mentioning that, in all likelihood, Thangam Debbonaire would be sent to the Lords if Carla unseated her...

I am very pleased that our article "Being a Woman Politician on the Isle of Man: How Smallness Explains Political Culture" (2024) Social Politics is available for free early-view, courtesy of Oxford University Press: tinyurl.com/37938yvd

There are just 10 days left to complete the SLSA Membership Survey. The Survey is open to all members, anonymous, and will take less than 10 minutes to complete. It asks about your characteristics and experiences as members of the SLSA. essex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

GREEN WIN! 💪💚 ✊ Tonight Oxford City Council voted for our motion to deliver a truly walkable city! 🚶☀️ This means support for: 📍 A walkable map of Oxford 💶 Investment in new public infrastructure (think benches, water fountains!) 🚶More accessible drop kerbs + more!

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the transgender lives lost to violence. It’s alarming that rhetoric that fuels transphobia is still rife within our society and politics. The Green Party fully stands by transgender people and supports their rights.

So exited to be co-editing this with @ruviz and @RaawiyahRifath!

📢Call for Papers: Special Issue: The Shifting Sands of #Refugee Protection: Normativity, Crisis, and Contemporary #UK #Asylum Guest Editors: Dr. Reuven (Ruvi) Ziegler Dr. Alex Powell Dr. Raawiyah Rifath ⏳Submission Deadline: 30 April 2025 Link: mdpi.com/si/221345

Oxford City Council has activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, making available further beds to people in need. Further details, including sites where people can present for support are detailed in the link. oxford.gov.uk/homelessness/s…

Looking forward to co-editing a rich set of contributions with the wonderful Alex and Raawiyah