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Parliament now dissolved and there are no MPs. After a few short weeks, I’m standing for re-election to be your next Labour MP for Blackpool South
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𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗕 𝗠𝗣
From Thursday, Parliament is dissolved and there are no MPs.
After a few short weeks, I’m standing for re-election to be your next Blackpool South MP.
For urgent casework, you can still get in touch at Contact
@ChrisWebb
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Soviet style command and control…… This poor constituent only asked
@ScottBentonMP
why her local petrol station hadn’t reduced their prices after
@RishiSunak
cut fuel duty by 5pence per litre 🤷♂️
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Words can't express my gratitude to my dear friend and mentor
@GordonMarsden
. Your unwavering support, guidance, and belief in me has been incredible. I'm so proud I was able to keep your promise from 2019 ensuring we had a second Labour MP for
#BlackpoolSouth
.
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What a coincidence, loads of Boris Johnson supporters on FB saying the same thing spontaneously.... Surely the Tories can’t be using fake automated accounts bots to reply in comments rather than real people?
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Scenes at Bloomfield Road when Blackpool equalised 🍊⚽🍊
#BlackpoolAreBack
#blackpoolfc
@BlackpoolST
@KnightTangerine
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Hundreds have turned out this afternoon at the fracking site to protest after the 2.9 earthquake this morning
#FrackFreeLancashire
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Thrilled and humbled to have been sworn in as the new Member of Parliament for
#BlackpoolSouth
.
It's an incredible privilege to represent my home town and I’m honoured to serve the wonderful people who make our town so special.
Now it's time to get to work.
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Tomorrow I’m delighted
@jeremycorbyn
will join me and visit the fracking site on Preston New Road.
It’s time for this Conservative Government to support our call to ban fracking for the sake of future generations.
Jeremy Corbyn to join protesters in Lancashire to call for ban on fracking
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Over 200 people joined me for my protest against Stephen Yaxley-Lennon aka Tommy Robinson at Blackpool Tower today. Thanks to everyone for turning out.
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I will be making my maiden speech tomorrow 😃
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Today is your chance to elect the first Blackpool born MP in 60 years.
Use your vote today. Vote Labour.
Polls are open from 7am until 10pm. You don't need your polling card to vote but you do need photo ID.
You can find your polling station at
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This is me. This is my plan for Blackpool.
On Thursday 2 May, vote for an MP who's Blackpool born and bred. Vote Labour.
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I’m disgusted that my MP for
#BlackpoolSouth
agrees with this misogynistic & abusive rhetoric. Especially after the horrific abuse
@AngelaRayner
& her family endure.
On the statements
@ScottBentonMP
has endorsed, it clear he has a problem with strong, confident, outspoken women.
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My heartfelt thanks to all the incredible
@UKLabour
staff, volunteers & MPs who helped on my by-election campaign in Blackpool South.
Your hard work & commitment made history by achieving the best share of the vote ever for Labour.
I am eternally grateful for your support🌹
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Thank you
@CommonsSpeaker
for your warm welcome on my first day as the MP for
#BlackpoolSouth
. My family & I are grateful for your warm welcome on what was a very special day. I’m looking forward to working together for the betterment of my constituency, Lancashire & the country.
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This morning I gave my maiden speech in the
@HouseofCommons
.
This was such a proud moment for me. A chance to pay tribute to my hometown, the people who have helped me get here, and to my constituents who put their faith in me on 2nd May.
I will work tirelessly for them and
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Thanks to my good friend and Labour’s deputy leader
@AngelaRayner
for bringing her battle bus down the M55 this morning to see us!
As a fellow working-class northerner, Angela knows how important it is to bring about Change for communities like ours.
Labour has a fully-funded
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Amazing
#Unseat
campaign day with
@OwenJones84
&
@PeoplesMomentum
Over a 100 activists were out across Blackpool North and Cleveleys helping my campaign to become the first ever locally born Member of Parliament
#Chris4BNC
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I’m delighted that
@jeremycorbyn
will be joining me in Blackpool on Tuesday to discuss ideas with local residents on how we can tackle the climate crisis as part of a multi-billion pound programme to tackle the North-South economic divide. Sign up👇
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I’m absolutely delighted to be selected as the new Candidate for Blackpool North and Cleveleys
#Chris4BNC
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I've just finished my weekly shift at Blackpool Foodbank. I've been volunteering with them for over 7 years - and they're now delivering over 14,000 meals a week to people who are struggling.
If I'm elected on 2 May, I will fight for residents through the Conservative cost of
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Blackpool is my home and I want to make a difference. It would be the privilege of my life to be the first homegrown MP for our town in nearly 60 years.
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Straight from making my maiden speech in Parliament yesterday to back on the campaign trail in
#BlackpoolSouth
@UKLabour
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Hang on, hasn’t she been Prime Minister for the past 3 years and could have done this already?
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I hope this morning my MP realises that fat-shaming an NHS nurse who works at Victoria Hospital was unacceptable, especially as Co-Chair of the APPG on Eating Disorders, deletes his tweet and sincerely apologies.
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Today I launched my campaign to be our next MP for Blackpool North & Cleveleys.
Announcing my plans to donate 10% of my wages to start a new local charity to support local organisations with funding to tackle the huge social issues we face in our town.
#RealChange
#Chris4BNC
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The Fylde Coast won’t be fooled by this Pre-Election headline grab just ‘halting’ fracking. Only Labour will BAN fracking for good.
#frackoff
@frackfreelancs
@RLong_Bailey
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Daddy had a very special visitor in the campaign office this afternoon 👶
#BlackpoolSouth
#GeneralElection24
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This Tuesday
@jeremycorbyn
will be joining me in Blackpool to discuss ideas on how we can tackle the climate crisis as part of a multi-billion pound programme to tackle the North-South economic divide. Want to come? Sign up👇
#GreenIndustrialRevolution
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An absolute privilege to introduce my good friend and hopefully after the General Election, the Deputy Prime Minister of our country,
@AngelaRayner
at her campaign launch today in Ashton-under-Lyne this afternoon 🌹
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📺 I just raised my 1st question in the House of Commons, regarding the scourge of unlicenced taxis in
#Blackpool
.
Unlicensed companies who have no operating licence in Blackpool are allowing passengers to use their unlicenced taxis, uninsured - creating a public safety risk.
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300 Labour garden stakes out in Blackpool South 🌹
Thank you to everyone who is supporting my campaign, from canvassing, to putting up stakes and posters in your windows and cars.
With less than 2 weeks to go, I will continue to put my energy into meeting with as many
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Hi
@ScottBentonMP
I though you said you don’t support a return to fracking? 🤷♂️
#Fracking
#WeSaidNo
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Here’s what I did for Blackpool South in just 24 days in office 👇
On 2nd May you put your faith in me to stand up and fight for my hometown.
A few short weeks later a general election was called.
I hit the ground running but the work has only just begun.
After the general
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Tonight I’ve been criticised by Blackpool Conservatives for supporting the ‘Keep The Guard On The Train’ campaign by
@RMTunion
Passenger safety must be a priority on our trains and I will continue I support their campaign 🚊 👮♂️
#keeptheguardonthetrain
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I have just formally applied to become the
@UKLabour
Parliamentary Candidate in my home constituency.
I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from countless CLP members, affiliate trade unions and residences. I promise I won’t let you down.
#Chris4BlackpoolSouth
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This is utterly disgusting & upsetting to hear the story of Brian. Documents reveal
#DWP
employed 'Deflection scripts' on
#UniversalCredit
helplines.
People in desperate need of help & support, being deflected to a complicated online system. A policy that has impacted lives.
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It was an absolute honour and a privilege to be elected as your MP for Blackpool South just one month ago.
This morning I launched my campaign as Labour candidate for Blackpool South at Kingscote Park – my old stomping ground – alongside friends, family and supporters.
From
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Credit to
@AngelaRayner
and her team for trying to block the Tories on this. I just hope those Tory MPs who voted for it can live with themselves.
NEW: MPs vote down Labour bid to stop 1.1 million children losing their free school meals
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It was great to welcome
@Keir_Starmer
back to Blackpool and speak with local residents about the pride and aspiration they have for our town.
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Thank you to the team for the lovely birthday surprise today! Just half an hour off for some cake - now we're all back out on the doorstep speaking with residents.
Only six days to go!
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Delighted to have
@AndyBurnhamGM
,
@MetroMayorSteve
,
@olivercoppard
, and
@TracyBrabin
Brabin join us in Blackpool South this morning.
Thank you to everyone for the amazing support! Only 11 days left to go.
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💥EXPOSED💥
Last week
@MattHancock
tweeted we had “thousands” more GPs.
That was a lie and
@UKStatsAuth
has called him on it.
So he quietly deleted the tweet, hoping no-one would notice.
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Today’s rail fare increases are an affront to everyone who has had to endure years of chaos on Britain’s railways. We've been short-changed yet again as the Tories hike up train ticket prices to record levels.
#TheDailySqueeze
@LabourNorthWest
@labourpress
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Blackpool has 6 million visits from Scots every year - and today we had one of the best.
Thank you for your support today
@AnasSarwar
.
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.
@PaulMaynardUK
has refused to turn up at the
@BlackpoolSixth
Question Time debate today so they have empty chaired him and rightly so.
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On Saturday, I announced my intention to seek the Labour nomination for my home constituency of
#BlackpoolSouth
.
As the selection process goes on, there’ll be plenty to say, but for now, I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all the... 1/3
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I’m proud that lifelong Conservatives - and people who don’t usually vote - are supporting me in this by-election.
I’m in this for Blackpool. I care about our town. I want a better future for your family - and mine.
If you want to build a better Blackpool and deliver our first
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Yesterday I married my soulmate.
Portia and I had the perfect day from start to finish. Thank you for all the lovely well wishes and congratulations they’ve meant the world to us.
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Fantastic to have
@johnmcdonnellMP
open my campaign office today in Layton today
#Chris4BNC
#GE2017
#VoteChrisWebb
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I promised to hit the ground running if elected as your Member of Parliament and that’s what I’m doing.
My first help and advice surgery will be this Friday 3-4pm in South Shore.
Please email me at chris.webb.mp
@parliament
.uk to book an appointment slot.
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Don’t be fooled by the Tories headline grab regarding fracking before the election. This is only a halt, Labour will BAN fracking once and for all.
#frackfreelancs
The conservatives think a temporary ban on fracking will win a few votes.
The environment isn’t an election pledge, it’s a reality that we are committed to protecting!
Join us today to let people know we will ban fracking:
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Next week, on Thursday 4th July, Blackpool has an opportunity to show the country that we have had enough of Tory chaos.
After 14 years under Tory austerity measures, deep council funding cuts, the decimation of our beloved NHS and the dismantling of our communities, it’s now
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Fantastic to see Labour MPs on their feet to show support for
@WASPI_Campaign
women protesting in the Commons during
#Budget2018
as the Chancellor does nothing to help them. I stand shoulder to shoulder with women born in the 1950s in their fight for pension justice.
#WASPI
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📣 What an amazing few days we've had in Blackpool South this weekend.
🚪We've knocked on over 2,500 doors across the whole of town and the response has been fantastic for my campaign🌹
✊Let's keep fighting for the change our country so desperately needs!
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📺 Thank goodness for all the staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and all NHS workers who work so hard for patients, despite savage cuts. Please WATCH and SHARE
#Chris4BNC
#NHS
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For local residents that dont want earthquakes to become a part of daily life & do not want the air pollution, water pollution & climate change caused by fracking. I have a simple message: vote for me as your MP & I will vote to BAN fracking.
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Sorry
@ScottBentonMP
the people of Blackpool want action immediately to solve the staggering 71.4% child poverty rate in parts of the town under your watch.
Stop grandstanding and do your actual job for the sake of children across
#BlackpoolSouth
People are rightly furious that we haven't got a grip and ended the channel crossings.
The PM set out a 10-point plan to address this over summer. The time to take action and legislate is now! The Public want action immediately.
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Amazing atmosphere inside Bloomfield road ahead of the Homecoming kick off with
@GordonMarsden
🍊⚽🍊
#BlackpoolAreBack
#blackpoolfc
@BlackpoolST
@KnightTangerine
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Another great session this afternoon! Thanks to everyone who chatted with us.
Join the team to help us elect an MP who is Blackpool born and bred:
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We must send a clear message to
@realDonaldTrump
our NHS is not for sale and and this Tory Government should take the NHS off the table in a potential trade deal
#DefendOurNHS
#NHS
#Chris4BNC
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How NOT to get a shipping contract.
Perhaps Chris Grayling should take note? ⛴️ 🙄
Think the Tory Transport Minister should resign? Sign our petition 👇
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I’ve just joined the
@WASPI_Campaign
protect at
#ToryConf17
It’s a simple message. They paid in so this Gov’t must pay out!
#WASPI
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Yesterday I launched my campaign to be re-elected as the Member of Parliament for
#BlackpoolSouth
with the incredible
@lisanandy
and inspirational
@parkerwords
Thank you to everyone that joined us🌹
It’s time for change.
#CampaignLaunch
#GeneralElection
#Labour
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I’m fired up and ready to make history becoming our first I ever Blackpool born MP. Are you with me? Please donate what you can to help my campaign 🌹 👉
#generalelection2019
#VoteLabour2019
#GE2019
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Zero-hours contracts are cruel & unjust. As someone who’s been on zero-hours contracts in Blackpool I understand the worry never knowing how much you will earn each week.
As your MP I will vote to ban these appalling contracts and vote to up the minimum wage to £10 an hour.
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Today I launched my campaign to be the next MP for my home seat of Blackpool North and Cleveleys
#Chris4BNC
#voteLabour
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Disgusting tweets from
@Conservatives
member Jay Daniel, Admin Executive of Young Tories in Blackpool North & Cleveley. Will
@bpncca
and
@PaulMaynardUK
condemn this racism and Islamophobia? He should be expelled from your party.
@The_Gazette
@JamesGazette
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Damaging statement from
@ScottBentonMP
regarding hard-working officers at
@LancsPolice
It’s wrong to insinuate
@BlackpoolPolice
are not doing their utmost to tackle crime. I saw their unwavering dedication as DPCC, despite 800 officers cut.
He should apologise.
@A_J_Snowden
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After 14 years of Tory rule,
@Keir_Starmer
is ready to deliver a decade of national renewal for towns like
#Blackpool
These are his first positive steps for change👇
#BlackpoolSouth
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John doesn’t usually vote, but on 2 May he’s voting Labour.
It’s time for an MP who is Blackpool born and bred and will stand up for our town.
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Thanks to everyone who came to help this morning. We’ve been out speaking to voters in Park Ward and will be back out again at 1pm 🌹
#Chris4BNC
#RealChange
#GeneralElection19
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Just last week our town united against a racist twitter video filmed on the prom with a overwhelming message that everyone is welcome in our town. Tomorrow we will ensure Stephen Yaxley-Lennon aka Tommy Robinson gets the same message loud and clear!
Tommy Robinson will be campaigning on the Promenade from 10am.
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#BlackpoolSouth
don’t forget
@ScottBentonMP
backed Liz Truss and is responsible for the economic disaster we’re all facing as working people.
#NeverForget
#DontBetOnBenton
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How do we revitalise our high streets, invest in small businesses and keep our Post Offices open?
Labour will open 3,600 Post Banks, supporting communities across our country. Check out our plan 👇
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Pleasure having
@AngelaRayner
in town. Our schools face £5.8m of Tory cuts.
#VoteLabour
for a National Education Service!
#Chris4BNC
#GE2017
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Universal Credit rollout in Blackpool today is devastating for families across the town.
The PM must stop the 5 week wait for money. A loan does not help people who have nothing!
Join us for training tomorrow so we can take on these challenges in our communities.
#ByTheMany
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Mark has always voted Conservative, but after 14 years of Conservative chaos, he’s voting Labour in Blackpool.
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After 9 brutal years of a Westminster MP using our town as a stepping stone for his own career.
@PaulMaynardUK
has voted AGAIN to make local people worse off. It’s disgusting, does he have no conscience?
#CutsHaveConsequences
#Chris4BNC
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Im very proud to have increased the Labour vote by over 4,000 votes. Thank you to everyone who supported me.
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Canvassing across Blackpool South today ☔️
Rain or shine, I've been out in Layton, Park, and Warbreck wards today, connecting with voters and sharing my vision to be the voice of our community as our Blackpool born and bred MP for
#BlackpoolSouth
.
Thanks to all my amazing
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This year, Blackpool celebrates its 18th Pride Festival since the inaugural event in 2006. 🏳️🌈
Today, I was honoured to join thousands of inspiring people at Blackpool, Wyre, and Fylde Pride. This event is so much more than a celebration—it's a powerful movement promoting
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Today might be a good day to:
🗳 Register to vote
🌹 If you are already registered to vote join Labour
📰 Help us fund our next leaflet
✊ Join us on the campaign trail by dropping us a DM on here
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My sincere thanks to all the 18k+ people who voted for me today. I'm very proud of the campaign I ran & heartened by the support I received
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‼️𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝟴,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻
That's why I'm calling on my MP for
#BlackpoolSouth
@ScottBentonMP
to support the
#FreeSchoolMealsForAll
Bill.
@zarahsultana
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Surprise, surprise – the Conservatives’
#NHSLongTermPlan
doesn’t even attempt to fix the crisis in our NHS.
Why? Because they created the crisis in the first place.
You cannot trust the Tories with our nation’s health.
Here are the facts 👇
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My letter strongly urging
@PaulMaynardUK
to vote against the changes to Free School Meals.
23,900 children across Blackpool & Lancashire will miss out on Free School Meals. No child should go hungry at school.
Tweet Paul ahead of the vote tomorrow & ask him to vote against!
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.
@PeterStefanovi2
on the money, as usual.
Ignore the bull****
Here is Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Breakfast interview with actual FACTS added
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🪧We now have over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ garden stakes up across
#BlackpoolSouth
. Thank you to everyone for showing their support.
We still have another 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ to put up so if you’ve requested one, please bear with us.
If you would like a poster or a garden stake, please email us at
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📰 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗯: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 '𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼' 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗣
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This morning I joined
#Blackpool
workers to show my solidarity with them and all
@RMTunion
staff facing job cuts, erosion of terms and conditions and real terms pay cuts.
Time to fix Britain’s broken railways.
#railstrike
#ToryRailStrikes
#SupportRailWorkers
#PublicOwnership
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