MP for Cheltenham Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairshttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3ml7bif4fh22cMany centre ground voters have traditionally voted Conservative, but I know how horrified many are by the prospect of Nigel Farage and the Reform party entering Downing Street. It seems MPs from the Tories and Reform are friends and are now admitting... 1/206 May 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7bif4fh22chttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3ml6mf6zhqs2cLast week, I attended a screening of documentary film ‘The People’s Emergency Briefing’ at Park Campus. The film is designed to raise public awareness of the climate and nature crisis, and features leading experts and public figures. As an environmentalist, it was a privilege to attend.06 May 2026 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6mf6zhqs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mkkuv52ixk2iBBC Politics asked me about Liberal Democrats’ chances at the elections on the 7th of May. We’re going to be strong contenders where we’re competitive against the Conservatives, & in many parts of the country we are now the only contenders against the divisive politics of Nigel Farage & Reform.28 Apr 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkuv52ixk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mkanu6ico22zWhen you work in a role as fast-paced as that of an MP, you find yourself moving very quickly from one thing to the next. And there’s always more to do. That’s why I find it important to take stock of what’s been achieved and the impact all that work has had to date. 1/224 Apr 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkanu6ico22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mjr7lxn3k22nIt was wonderful to join Albie on his climb this morning as he raises money for the National Autistic Society. If you can, please support him here: justgiving.com/page/albieclimbs [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Apr 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjr7lxn3k22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mjonlyuazk22This Autism Awareness Month, one incredible Cheltonian is taking on a big challenge for the National Autistic Society. Albie, 5, is climbing the equivalent height of the UK’s tallest building, The Shard. If you can, please support Albie by sharing or donating at justgiving.com/page/albieclimbs17 Apr 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjonlyuazk22https://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mjncaydnxc2pAn update on last night’s votes in the House of Commons.16 Apr 2026 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjncaydnxc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3migx2oe6x22kMy largely dormant X account has been busy the last few days. It seems right wing commentator Alison Pearson, Conservative MP and the the US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy have leapt upon some comments I made on immigration in December 2025... 1/2 https://www.libdemvoice.org/max-wilkinson-writesfree-speech-x-and-immigration-fao-katie-lam-79439.html01 Apr 2026 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3migx2oe6x22khttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mibta4jgtc2n🚨Campaign progress🚨 After working hard in Parliament to lobby ministers for the £71.5m funding needed to upgrade J10 of the M5, I visited the construction compound. The project will unlock thousands of jobs at Golden Valley & help our town thrive in future. It’s brilliant to see work underway.30 Mar 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibta4jgtc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mhtatvog7c2j🌞Sunshine Bill Win!🌞 Today, the government announced that from 2028 all newbuild homes will come with solar panels as standard. This follows my private member’s bill last year calling for exactly that. I’m so pleased to have contributed to a meaningful law change law so early in my term as an MP.24 Mar 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtatvog7c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mhgahhurec2eLast week I shared my concerns about the confusion around impending Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and devolution for our area. I asked the Leader of the House of Commons if he agreed with me that current proposals don't make sense. 1/319 Mar 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgahhurec2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mhga7qs7ls2eI asked business ministers for their views on the future of Cavendish House. It’s not right that outside investors sit on valuable property while our high streets are crying out for regeneration and investment. I’m pleased ministers agreed with me that sites should not be left vacant.19 Mar 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhga7qs7ls2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mhfujdpti224I was invited to appear on GBNews for PMQs Live this week. While the channel is not to my taste, I agreed to attend in the spirit of open debate. It also gave me a chance to challenge the channel on its pro-Reform party agenda. The discussion was in good spirits, though I think I touched a nerve.19 Mar 2026 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfujdpti224https://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mgwvhwxsxk2uLast week I visited the Army Air Corps at Middle Wallop as part of my work with the Armed Forces Parliament Scheme. Rising global tensions mean that our national security is more important than ever. As a Parliamentarian, I have a responsibility to stay informed. 1/213 Mar 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwvhwxsxk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mgwue5gyfs2uI attended a brilliant event at the Stanton Room in Charlton Kings, called ‘The Air We Breathe’. The volunteers present shared local air quality data and offered practical ways we can make the air we breathe cleaner and healthier for everyone.13 Mar 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwue5gyfs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mgurcuhpoc2uInterference in our democracy, foreign or domestic, is something we must move quicker on. Recent cases, including disgraced Reform politician Nathan Gill working for the Russian government and Peter Mandelson sharing information with Epstein, are two examples of where current processes failed. 1/312 Mar 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgurcuhpoc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mgnffapv3k27🏇 Race week brings huge investment to Cheltenham and sustains a lot of our local businesses. But it also presents challenges. I have been working for years to clean up bad behaviour by a minority of racegoers. My message to racegoers this week - have fun, spend money, and please respect our town.09 Mar 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnffapv3k27https://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mgkhyigprc2yThis week, I hosted the Naturewatch Foundation in Parliament. They have a campaign about the availability of catapult and slingshot weapons. I was alarmed to learn that these high-powered weapons are legally available to anyone, including children. 1/208 Mar 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkhyigprc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mfrq2jn4z223I recently visited Fitszoo in Regent Arcade to discuss business rates with the owner, Max. The store sells vintage clothes and has an amazing collection of classic football shirts and memorabilia (a passion of mine in a former life). 1/226 Feb 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrq2jn4z223https://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3met5jhybss2vPotholes, potholes & more potholes… I’ve asked the county council to come to Cheltenham for a public meeting to talk about what they’re doing to improve road maintenance. In the meantime, let me know areas that need attention in the comments below or by emailing max.wilkinson.mp@parliament.uk14 Feb 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3met5jhybss2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3meqnuw3v5k2vhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgzl9qe2z9o [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Feb 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqnuw3v5k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3meqcpgz36c2kI love trying new ways to stay happy, fit & healthy. So I was delighted to receive an invitation to join Laura & the Kitchen Disco Fit squad’s ‘rebounding’ class at Cheltenham Cricket Club. It turned out to be a full body workout on a small trampoline - I promise it’s easy to avoid falling off!13 Feb 2026 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqcpgz36c2khttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3meq3642bp22bThis National Apprenticeship Week I met Archie, a construction engineer with an important job: nuclear decommissioning. He went to Winchcombe School before studying engineering, physics & maths. Now, he’s working at the Berkeley Nuclear Reactor – an impressive role so early in his career. 1/213 Feb 2026 08:20 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3meq3642bp22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3meo3blcm422mMy response to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Sky News interview 👇12 Feb 2026 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3meo3blcm422mhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3melqdqfwm22kLast week, Cheltenham train users noticed something unusual - a service from London taking just 1 hour & 34 minutes! The standard service is two hours, which leads many local people to drive to Swindon, Kingham and Kemble for quicker journeys & cheaper fares. 1/211 Feb 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3melqdqfwm22khttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3mel7jed62k2nI run the Cheltenham MP and Business Forum to ensure I have an open channel with local businesses. Yesterday, I raised an urgent concern with ministers on behalf of Rendesco, in the hope of securing contracts to make our area more prosperous. 1/211 Feb 2026 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mel7jed62k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/maxwilkinson.bsky.social/post/3meiqka773224Experts left and right have warned about the impact rapidly decreasing net migration will have on our economy and public services. I agree that we need a controlled system, but we can’t afford to put our economy or NHS at risk.10 Feb 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:yffvgesl3cpax4wn2sxeemx5/app.bsky.feed.post/3meiqka773224