The Lord Mayor of Oxford  been called out for not getting the train to a climate conference in France.

Cllr Mark Lygo wrote on Twitter: “Off to our twinning city in Grenoble – France. Climate conference – at London Gatwick Airport.”

But resident Tony Brett, whose biography says he works in IT at Oxford University, replied "Flying to a Climate conference that's a pretty easy train journey @MarkLygo?"

He added Ox Labour councillors "never cease to amaze me sometimes".

Mr Brett then went on to wade into a further row about other councillors' green credentials.

Charlotte Baker, whose biography is given as director of charity Small Steps for Africa, added: "Just incredible @MarkLygo - you couldn’t make it up. Pls reconsider your transport mode next time."

Mr Lygo has been approached for comment.