Meet your new Councillor team for New Cheltenham Ward on South Gloucestershire Council
Cllr Matt Palmer and Cllr Angela Morey
Working with you and for you
Thank you for your support 🌹
10yrs ago I was at rock bottom. Life felt totally hopeless
I took my last scrap of strength & left
I’ve pushed myself to be brave everyday since, made new friends, became a Councillor, Deputy Mayor, bought a house and signed up to Open Uni
Happiness is by choice, not chance
17yrs ago, my little boy & I were sofa surfing, squatting, homeless. SG council helped me back on my feet
I’ve worked hard to turn my life around, bought a house for my family, become a carer for Nan & now embark on my new chapter, Councillor for the same council who saved me
The English Defence League should be classified as an illegal, terrorist organisation
There is nothing British about victimisation, xenophobia, marginalising our societies and bringing more stress to our vital emergency services
Shame on them
Tomorrow, vote Labour
To put the country back in the service of working people
Kickstart economic growth
Make Britain a clean energy superpower
Take back our streets
Break down barriers to opportunity
Build an NHS fit for the future
I won! I am officially the new Councillor for New Cheltenham
Thank you to my support team who made this possible and every local resident for trusting me with their vote
Thank you to
@sandie_davis
for your hard work
Thank you
@IanBoulton
for the warm welcome
P.S. 👀 😈
Overwhelmed with all the kind messages today following my post last night about becoming a councillor
Thank you 🙏
In case anyone’s interested, here’s my little boy now, 18, sitting his A-Levels & hoping to join the Army/RAF as an engineer this year
Breaking the poverty cycle
So we’re officially in
#recession
When I joined
@LabourParty
3 yrs ago, people looked down on me, told me the Conservative Party was the only way, they were the party of financial economic responsibility
Look at their legacy: Brexit, illegal parties, NHS in tatters, recession
3yrs ago, I joined Labour as I couldn’t stand back any longer & allow the Tories to ruin our community
It’s been a fantastic journey so far, in so many ways
Consider becoming a member today to play your part in this pivotal point of British history
How stupid do they think we are! Total scaremongering, hysteria inducing politics is a poor poor game to play.
We are better than this kind of desperate gutter behaviour, British politics needs reformation and accountability
#GeneralElectionNow
#votelabour
18yrs ago I walked into Kingswood Civic Centre, unexpectedly homeless w my newborn son. They helped me find temp accommodation & supported me back on my feet
Tonight I came to the same building for
@SGLabour
meeting, hoping to soon be a 🌹Councillor to give back to the community
A wonderful bit of luck running into the amazing
@ThangamDebb
in Clifton Village earlier outside my husband’s business
A jewel of an MP, Bristol Central must ensure they continue to be represented by such an experienced person, who no doubt has front benches in her future 🌹
Very proud to announce I have been selected to be the Labour Candidate in the upcoming By Election for New Cheltenham ward in South Gloucestershire on May 2nd
It would be an honour to join the inspiring team of
@sglabour
Labour councillors led by Council Co-Leader
@IanBoulton
Delighted to attend
@Keir_Starmer
fantastic election launching speech
The power of hope is immeasurable, the public is desperate to get back to a government they can trust, and that is exactly what
@LabourParty
is promising, Project Hope after 14yrs of Tory greed
#win24
My son turns 18 next week, his Child Trust fund will help his future plans, making a real difference.
What a welcome to adult life!
And all thanks to the last Labour Government
What do my other children have from the Tories? Underfunded schools, no dentist, & polluted beaches
The Conservatives have failed the economy and failed working people.
Families were better off with the last Labour government, and they'll be better off with the next one.
Labour is the party of economic security, we'll grow our economy to put more money in your pocket.
With the love & support of my family, friends & community, I am standing to be the Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Filton & Bradley Stoke.
I am proud of my lifelong
#FABS
roots, it’s time it was represented by a local voice.
Let’s join together to win
It’s with great honour that I announce I have been unanimously voted to become the Deputy Mayor of Patchway
I thank my fellow councillors, wish good luck to Cllr
@DayleyL
as he enters his 3rd year as Mayor & commit to always have the best intentions for the people of Patchway
10yrs ago today, I was a newly single mum & it was my son’s 2nd bday
His only gift I could afford were some £1 charity shop animal stickers
I cried seeing his excitement, something so simple brought so much joy
He taught me to always appreciate every tiny detail in life ❤️
What a fantastic turn out to launch this important by election campaign!
My Granny and Grampy lived their lives in Kingswood, Salvation Army volunteers to their last years, proud community figures
The people of Kingswood deserve better, let’s have a fresh start with Labour
Great start to
@UKLabour
’s campaign in the Kingswood by-election today.
Rishi Sunak is too weak to lead his party let alone run the country.
Even Tory MPs think the Tories have failed. There is no point in five more months of this Government let alone five more years.
Congratulations Claire Hazelgrove on winning selections today for Filton & Bradley Stoke!
Absolute honour to stand against these other 3 candidates, I’m so sorry for not winning for my amazing supporters, an inspiring experience & so proud to be involved ❤️
2006, 21, my son’s christening
Homeless & been in a hostel for 3 mnths, dropped to 7 stone & living on tap water every day to keep my milk supply up
Life did eventually improve for us💛
My experiences have filled me with an unbreakable philosophy to forever help others in need
@JackLopresti
As a labour councillor in your constituency, it’s clear you are not listening to your constituents about what they want and how they feel. Very disappointed to be represented by someone who doesn’t care about the area they are supposed to represent.
Shortlisting interview for the Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Filton & Bradley Stoke: done ✅
Spoke from the heart, about things I’m passionate about, so I’m hopeful I can get through to the final stage & be shortlisted🤞
Will always be here for my area whatever the outcome
Live in the Filton and Bradley Stoke Constituency?
It’s time to say goodbye to Jack Lopresti!
Vote for Claire tomorrow
@CHazelgrove
It’s time to have a full time, caring MP for this area, to stand up for everyone in Westminster in our new Labour Government 🌹🌹
So grateful for all the kind messages, To clarify:
I’m sorry if I offended anyone, not my intention at all, just sharing hope
I wasn’t on crack, just mentally & physically low
I am grateful every day for my 2nd chance at life, I’m 40 later this year & have never been happier
10yrs ago I was at rock bottom. Life felt totally hopeless
I took my last scrap of strength & left
I’ve pushed myself to be brave everyday since, made new friends, became a Councillor, Deputy Mayor, bought a house and signed up to Open Uni
Happiness is by choice, not chance
Aw, disappointing news I didn’t make it into the Jo Cox Women in Leadership programme, this time. It was my first time applying, and it would have been an amazing opportunity, but it’s not my turn I guess!
Appreciate the quote in their email: ‘Never let setbacks set you back’
My 17yr old has applied to 30+ companies for an apprenticeship after his A Levels
Very upsetting having to watch the rejection emails come back without any feedback whatsoever.
Companies should be obliged to explain, even briefly, why you haven’t been successful. It will help.
Can’t believe it’s been 2 years since I graduated from the brilliant Labour Future Candidates Programme!
Highly recommend to any Labour members thinking of exploring their political journey
A beautiful day for some leafleting for
@damienegan
, your Labour candidate for Bristol North East
Great to chat to residents who are pleased to share they are lifelong Labour voters, & others who are first time Labour voters. All are ready for change.
Delighted to be shortlisted for the Labour Parliamentary Selection of Filton and Bradley Stoke
It would be a dream come true to represent the area I was raised & chose to raise my family in
I dedicate my time every day to my community, I know & love FABS, a local, trusted voice
My clever, kind, hard working son has his first interview with the
@BritishArmy
today to becoming an engineer
As his mum I’m a mixture of pride and nerves
Good luck Alex 💕
I’m at 99 followers, would love to get to triple digits! I’m a mum of 5, daughter & granddaughter, animal lover, a Bradley Stoke labour councillor who loves her community and simply wants to leave the world a better place
#spreadthesparkle
#allwehaveisnow
#hope
#FollowBackFriday
Right then, let’s get to work!
Looking forward to getting to know my new role as District Councillor for New Cheltenham Ward on South Gloucestershire Council
Please get in touch if I can be of help
I’m so thrilled to share I have been longlisted for selections in Filton and Bradley Stoke
I work hard to represent our community as your Councillor and School Governor, I will work hard to be your trusted MP
I am so grateful for the support of
@ASLEFunion
and all my community!
Finally feeling like I might be back on planet earth, after 9 days of being totalled wiped out by this virus
Did I miss anything significant politically over the last week then??
I am so grateful for all my support in my campaign, my unions, the co-operative party, my team, my voters, labour members
After such an intense few weeks, I’ll be taking the time out now to celebrate Christmas with my family, any councillor enquiries please email me
Take care x
I’d like to follow back like minded people to fill my homepage with motivation to
#gtto
I’m a
#Labour
councillor, a carer and mum of 5 who loves her community, the
#nhs
, her family and pets!
I’ve got 339 followers right now, let’s see if it can increase
#fbf
#followbackfriday
Live in the Bristol North East constituency?
Please use your vote tomorrow for Labour’s Damien Egan
@damienegan
A hard working and dedicated local MP, with a great track record, he is the right person to represent you in Parliament & champion the real local issues
🌹🌹🌹
So proud of my son Alex as he goes to vote for the first time
His one goal is to help
#GetTheTorysOut
We’ve got a bright future with this emerging generation I feel
@McDonaldsUK
As a new vegan I was happy to find this ok your menu yesterday, and I thought it tasted great! Thank you
@McDonalds
for catering for everyone!
Live in North Somerset and ready to begin a new chapter, leaving Tory Liam Fox as just a name in the history books?
Then vote for
@Sadik4Pharmacy
tomorrow, he will be an excellent MP
BUT… EVERY vote is needed to ensure a Labour win for this beautiful area
So sad I haven’t been able to get out to support any Labour candidates today as have a really nasty virus, don’t want to spread it
So will just share here instead to do my bit hopefully
#Win24
#Elections2024
#VoteLabour
#GTTO
Great to be out in this beautiful weather supporting
@Sadik4Pharmacy
to help achieve a Labour Gain for North Somerset
Sadik is a fierce and proven campaigner, both for himself and so many others
He is the person to take on Liam Fox and deliver for the people of North Somerset
My amazing first born son Alex has his final interview today for an engineering apprenticeship, something he has dreamed of since he was 10.
He’s faced challenges recently, having received an ASD diagnosis but nothing stops him, he really deserves this.
Please send him luck 🍀
My mum just came over to check I was awake (thanks mum!) wish me luck & remind me I can do this
I couldn’t do this without my families love, they have supported me through all my years of community work. They’re also local people who know our community needs local representation
My son was allowed home 2day from Bristol children’s hospital. Exemplary care, absolute heroes. The 2nd time our nhs saved my children. I will dedicate my life to bringing us out of these dark times of the damaging Tory government and into a new future of hope.
#nhs
#hope
#labour
7yr old asked to make cakes but didn’t want my help so I’ve just stayed in the same room pottering
Mess can be cleaned, she’s had a great time doing the measuring, recipe following, some maths skills, safety skills, hygiene lessons.
And we all get lovely lemon cakes!
Thank you to the great team at SG Council offices in Yate who have set me up with my official email address now:
Get in contact if you need anything:
Angela.morey
@southglos
.gov.uk
Looking forward to our first Full Council meeting 1 week today, Wednesday 15th May
13yrs ago, we started married life, a young, unprepared couple. The journey was tough, babies, businesses, a separation
Now, a new chapter has started, a reunion
We celebrated with our friends & families whose support we are grateful for, always
Sometimes, love finds a way
@HeidiBachram
This happened to me, a few weeks ago at a labour gathering. Screaming in my face, shame shame shame. I was on my own. They were taking my photo and telling me i had blood on my hands.
Terrifying.
A solo Police officer stood in the distance watching.
My brain was at full capacity with my son’s A Levels starting tomorrow and the wedding Sunday….
But I think I can squeeze just a little more excitement in there with all this General Election buzz!
Bring it on 🌹
#VoteLabour
Happy 1 year anniversary to everyone elected to South Gloucestershire Council 1yr ago today!
An electric count, one of the most favourite nights of my life
I am so proud to have won my by-election on Thursday & now join the inspirational Labour/Lib council lead by
@IanBoulton
So proud to take part in the
#MarchOfTheMummies
in Bristol with my 2 daughters
Childcare costs are holding us back, causing unequal opportunities & unnecessary stress to families
With 5 children this system has been the reason I haven’t had the ‘career’ I dreamed of. Yet..
A brilliant afternoon on the
@labourdoorstep_
listening to local residents, with a strong team lead by soon to be FABS MP
@CHazelgrove
& British legend Sir Tony Robinson!
@Tony_Robinson
1 resident told me they had registered to vote for the 1st time, just to ensure a Labour win
Sadik is THE candidate to unseat Liam Fox & secure a Labour MP for North Somerset
A trusted pharmacist, seasoned politician, dedicated family man, & charismatic individual, he will make a formidable MP
I look forward to campaigning with him all the way to a Labour success
I know what it takes to build a powerful campaign that can take on the Tories and win. It’s time for change in North Somerset and I’m the candidate who can make it happen.
Join the team ⬇️
@NSLabour
@LabourNSC
BREAKING: The House of Commons votes by 320 to 246 to overturn an amendment which would have stopped victims of modern slavery from being deported to Rwanda
Fantastic team out for the lunchtime session in New Cheltenham inc MP
@damienegan
Great to hear from so many residents they’ve already cast their vote for me, thank you!
The polling stations are open right until 10pm tonight so still plenty of time, don’t forget your ID!
Well, I haven’t done this for a while, but as it’s
#followbackfriday
I’ve just launched my campaign to be chosen as the parliamentary candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke
An area which has had a Tory MP for 12yrs & we are all ready for change!
#fbf
to help inspire me!
It’s definitely an 8pm bedtime night after all that Labour success excitement over these last 2 days!
Congratulations to all those who have won their elections 🌹
commiserations if not ❤️🩹
Night night, looking forward to a productive bank holiday weekend, what’s everyone up to?
Great to see my full page by-election advert in the Kingswood Voice newspaper
Being delivered over the new few days to every residence in the New Cheltenham and Kingswood area
Thank you to Shaun
@KingswoodVoice
for all his help and thanks to
@canva
for their great design app
9yrs ago today my 6 wk old baby girl almost died, resuscitated by the amazing staff @ Bristol Children’s Hospital
I am forever grateful for their fast action & selfless care they gave her during her stay
Erin is now a healthy 9yr old, a young carer, who hopes to be a Doctor 1 day
Terrible news as my favourite rosette (can you have a fav rosette?) has paid the ultimate price and been washed and tumble dried… and is sadly no longer with us
Rest in paradise, thanks for all the memories 🙏🌹
Graduates! 🎓 Congratulations to Cohort 6 of the
#JoCoxLeadership
Scheme who’ve graduated with flying colours today! Hailing from across the
@uklabour
movement, 56 feminist leaders are ready to change the world. LWN will be following their impact with interest!🌹
So grateful to have finally found a dentist that would take my children yesterday, having been forced to go private for the last year as our dental system has been left neglected & broken by the Tories
Only
@LabourParty
will ensure 100,000 new children’s dental appointments
Tomorrow, the residents of Kingswood will go to the polling stations
The message was clear on doorsteps, people want change, they feel let down by both the previous Tory MP & the half hearted Tory candidate who hasn’t bothered to canvas
Send a message tomorrow: vote Labour
It’s been a whirlwind campaign for the New Cheltenham By-Election, with so much support from councillors & volunteers, I’m so grateful!
Tomorrow the polls open, it would be an honour to be elected to serve
I will be on Kingswood High Street tomorrow from 12-6, come & say hello!
Alex was born in a Labour Gov, had a £500 trust fund (which grew to buy his driving lessons & first car) & enjoyed sure start centre visits
Since the Tories he had to wait 4yrs for his autism diagnosis, sat alone during Covid whilst they partied & now FORCED conscription? NO
I’m so delighted that something I campaigned on has happened for our
#BradleyStoke
town council, we are fighting
#periodpoverty
by providing free sanitary products in all our facilities
Just ask for Sally and you will be given your free package
This small gesture means so much!
I have been a care worker, starting at 15 until 19 & then returning after having my family
I have worked with the best carers who moved to this country with their families. Dedicated, caring, & kind
The government’s new policy is a disgrace, to the staff & the residents
Today in Parliament we have laid an order to ban overseas care workers from bringing dependants.
This is just one part of our plan to deliver the biggest-ever cut in migration 👇
Only a third of councils have declared so far and already the Conservatives have lost 122 seats
This is catastrophic for their party, is sending a clear message change is being DEMANDED from the public, and
@RishiSunak
has only one moral way to go:
General Election Now
@MarianKeyes
@jimrobbins
That is so funny, I was working as a Christmas temp in m&s in 2006 in Bristol and I can confirm the exact same happened on Xmas Eve with me too! 90% off, staff were lined up on the starting line like formula one. I’ve never seen so many turkeys, veg, trimmings. Was amazing!