Luke Murphy MP
@LukeMLabour
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On my way for my induction at Parliament 🚂
Whether you voted for me or not, I’ll work everyday to repay & earn your trust
I’ll never forget who sent me to parliament and why, to secure a better future for our town.
Time to get to work!
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I couldn’t be prouder to have been elected as Basingstoke’s first ever Labour MP
Whether you voted for me or not, I will work every day to earn and repay your trust, and I will be an MP for the whole of Basingstoke
🌹 🙏
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The failed court challenge to
#ULEZ
by 5 Conservative run councils, including Bromley, was a colossal waste of taxpayers' money
The £140,000 spent by Bromley council on the legal challenge could have (approx):
🥣👨👦👦 Provided 60,869 free school meals
🛣️🕳️ Fixed 2,560 potholes
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It’s the privilege of my life to represent
#Basingstoke
in parliament
It’s early days but I’ve been busy meeting new colleagues, receiving IT, and learning my way procedurally (& geographically 😃) around the Houses of Parliament
It will take some time to get my office set-up,
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Immensely proud to be officially sworn in as the first ever Labour MP for Basingstoke
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Thanks to everyone who has been in touch since my election.
I am in the process of setting up my office and will share details of how to contact me & when surgeries will take place as soon as possible.
Because I'm in the process of setting up my office responses will be slower
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I’m proud to have been elected as the chair of the climate all-party group
I’ll work with the vice-chairs and all members of the APPG to support the raising of climate ambition & delivering a fair transition
There’s no time to waste 💪
NEW: The
@ClimateAPPG
is officially reestablished.
We look forward to working in
@UKParliament
to raise ambition on climate action and support the government in delivering a clean energy transition with fairness at its heart.
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🚨 The General Election is on 🚨
I’m proud to be Labour’s candidate for Basingstoke
After 14 years of the Tories, it's time for change
As your MP, I'll secure a better future for Basingstoke
🌹
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It’s a privilege to be chosen as
@UKLabour
’s PPC for Basingstoke
We’ll leave no stone unturned as we work hard for every vote
After 19yrs of Maria Miller & 14yrs of Tory mismanagement it’s time for change
Let’s get Britain’s future back
Join the team👇
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An epic launch 🚀 of our
@UKLabour
@BstokeLabour
campaign to win Basingstoke
Amazing to have
@RachelReevesMP
@HarrietHarman
@helenhayes_
here setting out how a changed Labour Party can deliver change for Basingstoke & Britain
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Voted for change! 🗳️
Let’s make this day count and make history! 🌹
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Today I raised with the Prime Minister issues that Basingstoke residents are having with leasehold & management companies
I’m pleased that the PM committed to reform the feudal leasehold system & I will continue to campaign & stand up for leaseholders in
#Basingstoke
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Great to have
@Keir_Starmer
in Basingstoke today, setting out how
@UKLabour
will change our town & Britain
Vote Labour on 4th July 🌹
I’m proud to have changed the Labour Party to put it back in service of working people.
Now I’m ready to change the country and grow our economy to make you better off.
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Incredible turnout for our
#finalweekend
rally before polling day
The Tories want people to believe this election is done. It’s not
If you want an MP that’ll fight for Basingstoke to deliver the change our town needs - you need to vote for it
Vote
@UKLabour
on 4th July 🌹
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Proud to highlight - in my first intervention in Parliament - the fantastic work of
@bcot
& the brilliant apprentices & students that
@ed_miliband
I met earlier this year
They must be at the heart of our mission to become a clean energy superpower
#Basingstoke
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Amazing to have the
@UKLabour
battlebus visit Basingstoke
& the brilliant
@bphillipsonMP
who spoke about Labour’s plans for every child in Basingstoke to have the best education & opportunities no matter their background
Change will only come if you vote for it on 4th July 🌹
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Great start to a Thursday morning at the
@UKLabour
campaign launch with
@Keir_Starmer
&
@AngelaRayner
Basingstoke & Britain are ready for change
#VoteLabour
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Just taking a moment to reflect on yesterday…
I must admit, it was a little overwhelming seeing so many people come to support our plans for the future of Basingstoke. Your support is something I have not and will ever take for granted.
I’m so excited by the potential future
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Keir Starmer is right to describe the violent riots as far-right thuggery
Those involved must & will feel the full force of the law
There is no justification for these violent acts - none
Keir is correct that all right minded people should be condemning not excusing it
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Great to be back on the door for
@BeckPengeLabour
Lots of support for
@UKLabour
& our new candidate
@LiamConlon2
Some Conservative voters also planning on voting Labour for the first time!
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A privilege to have Deputy Prime Minister
@AngelaRayner
in
#Basingstoke
to talk about
@UKLabour
’s plan to ensure everyone can secure a decent affordable home of their own
👍 to see changes so we can build the infrastructure we need too from GPs, to schools, & transport 🔗
🧵
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A fantastic start to the campaign here in
#Basingstoke
We're ready for the campaign & Basingstoke & the country is ready for change
I'm looking forward to speaking to voters across the constituency over the next 6 weeks
Got a question? Get in touch
👇
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Fantastic first session on the door as
@UKLabour
’s parliamentary candidate for Basingstoke
From Brookvale to Chineham, it’s so clear the public want change
I’m looking forward to speaking to many more people in the weeks & months ahead as we work hard for every vote
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Fabulous time at
#Basingstoke
’s first ever pride march as our town’s first ever openly LGBTQ+ MP
Thank you to the amazing organising committee
@BasingstokePrid
for putting on such a fantastic, joyful, & prideful event
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Small business is the lifeblood of Basingstoke's economy
Fantastic to welcome
@Keir_Starmer
&
@TheoPaphitis
to discuss our plans to help small business & breathe new life into the Top of Town
Great to showcase two Basingstoke businesses:
@hants_sch_jewel
& The Gabardine
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It's time to be part of change
Together, we can build a better future for Basingstoke
Together, we can deliver a Labour government on Thursday 4 July
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Phenomenal start to our first weekend of the General Election campaign
The overwhelming message - from lifelong Conservatives to people who have never voted before - it's time for change
@UKLabour
offers that change
🌹
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Over the past week, I, like many, have watched in horror as a small minority have brought disorder & thuggery across the country
As the PM has said, those who've seized this moment to spread fear & violence will soon regret their decision
We're stronger together
My update👇
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Such disgraceful behaviour, good to see Bob Stewart being held to account
Time & again, Bob Stewart has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons - can anyone remember a news story where he has achieved something positive for people in Beckenham?
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The economic mismanagement, the broken promises - not least the so called "new hospitals programme", & the failure to be transparent w the British public revealed today by
@RachelReevesMP
is shocking
I expressed the anger of many of my constituents, in Parliament, today
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Great afternoon at Hatch Warren Summer Festival
Thank you to all of the incredible volunteers who made it happen again this year
#Basingstoke
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With 4 weeks until polling day, I'm so proud to be officially nominated as the
@UKLabour
parliamentary candidate for
#Basingstoke
Over the next 4 weeks, we'll be out every day, talking to residents, showing we're a changed Labour party, ready to change Basingstoke & Britain
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Strong response from voters in Kelsey & Eden Park today for
@UKLabour
&
@BeckenhamLabour
Lots of concern about energy prices & a tonne of disillusionment with the Tory government
Only Labour under
@Keir_Starmer
can provide the leadership the country needs
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To win a majority of 1, Labour needs a swing of 12.7 points, to win Basingstoke, we need a swing of 12 points
The road to a majority Lab gov runs through Basingstoke
I’m ready w a campaign plan but I need your help
👇
#VoteLabour
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🚨 Labour will build new Basingstoke hospital🚨
The rebuild of Basingtoke's hospital is long overdue. If I’m elected as your MP, I'll work day & night to get a new hospital for Basingstoke built
Only Labour can deliver the change the NHS needs
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Every child deserves the opportunity of the best education & childcare
That's Labour's commitment, but change will only happen if you vote for it
Vote Labour on the 4th July🌹
👇
In Basingstoke and across Britain, it’s time to vote for great Labour candidates like
@LukeMLabour
.
Because change won’t come by chance.
On 4 July, vote Labour.
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After 14yrs of dither & delay it’s *SO* positive to see such rapid action
Basingstoke voted for a changed government committed to lowering their bills, delivering energy security & tackling climate change - & that’s what they’ve got 👏
@Ed_Miliband
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Was good to spk to
@GuardianHeather
@guardian
abt what ppl are telling us on the door in Basingstoke
TL;DR: Decline in access to GPs & Dentists, neglect of top of town, & cost of living
Another Tory budget won’t change that, but a Lab govt will 🌹
👇
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This is a message I've been hearing on the doorstep across
#Basingstoke
Just today I spoke to a lifelong Conservative voter who put a Labour poster in his window
He said he'll be voting
@UKLabour
for the 1st time because it's time for change
👇
🚨 PERSONAL STATEMENT 🚨
(My decision and letter from yesterday)
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HAPPY ELECTION DAY! 🗳
It’s been a blast campaigning for fabulous
@labour4bromley
candidates
From Beckenham Town & Copers Cope to Plaistow & St Mary Cray & St Paul’s Cray, we’ve got some fabulous
@UKLabour
candidates who will make even better councillors
#VoteLabour
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Residents really supportive of
@UKLabour
in West Wickham this evening
It’s clear that voters are angry and disillusioned with the government and want a fresh start under
@Keir_Starmer
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Great
#labourdoorstep
session today w
@MedwayLabour
A great group of cllrs & new candidates seeking to win the council & deliver ambitious
@UKLabour
policies
Brill to see so many
@labour4bromley
@GMBSouthern
friends too!
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Brilliant doorknocking session in West Wickham this morning on the
#labourdoorstep
🌹
Lots of enthusiasm for voting for
@UKLabour
& a Labour government led by
@Keir_Starmer
to deliver the change our country needs
Thanks to everyone who came and to those spoke to us on the door!
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Good luck to every
@UKLabour
candidate standing in the elections today
Whether standing as councillor, a Police & Crime Commissioner, or a mayoral candidate you’ve done a brave & important thing standing for election, for what you believe in & to make a difference
#VoteLabour
🌹
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Promising canvass session in Shortlands for
@BeckenhamLabour
We were stopped in the street by a lifelong Tory voter disgusted with the government & planning to vote
@UKLabour
. Many others committed to joining her!
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Help me be a strong voice for our town & the most accessible & visible MP Basingstoke has ever had
👇
➡️Head of Office:
➡️Caseworker/Sr Caseworker
➡️Parliamentary Assistant or Sr Parliamentary Assistant
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I had such a great morning with the students, teachers and coaches of
@btfc_academy
.
The academy &
@Basingstoke_FC
are doing exceptional work on the pitch, in the classroom & in the community - often against the odds.
There’s no doubt that the club has suffered blow after blow
It was a pleasure to welcome
@LukeMLabour
, Labour's parliamentary candidate for
#Basingstoke
this morning.
Luke visited to gain a deeper understanding of the Academy, our ongoing community work and to discuss the clubs ambitions and the support that's needed to achieve them.
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What an incredible team out knocking doors this morning
Thank you to all the residents that stopped to speak to us
#Basingstoke
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On route to
#MidBedfordshire
to help
#GOTV
for
@alistrathern
Let’s get a local, full-time, dedicated champion for every single town & village in
#MidBeds
elected
Alistair will be the hardest working representative the area has ever had
Let’s make history!
#Ali4MidBeds
Polls are OPEN from 7am to 10pm. Today we have an opportunity to vote for a hardworking, honest and local MP. Let's grab it with both hands. Don't forget to bring your ID.
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Proud to support the campaign to 'Keep Ice in Basingstoke'
The Ice Rink is more than just a facility; it's a community hub that fosters talent, encourages physical activity, & brings people together
Read more👇
#keepiceinbasingstoke
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Enjoying the interviews and celebrations as much as the match and the victory
It’s home 🏴🏆🎉
#euro2022final
#Eurofinal
#Euro22
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Had a great day celebrating my 40th 🎂 🎈 🎉
Went on one of my favourite walks across Seven Sisters
Such a beautiful part of the world
It helped me reflect on the past 40 years, here’s some of what I’ve learned…
🧵!
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We’ve had hundreds of conversations today with residents right across
#Basingstoke
From the need to improve access to GPs to addressing the cost of living, it’s clear that so many people want change
Thanks to everyone that spoke to us!
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Fantastic turnout for this morning’s canvass session in Popley
Bright and sunny in Basingstoke
Mood of change on the door 😃
Thanks to all residents who opened their door to speak to us
Vote
@UKLabour
on 4th July
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Fantastic fundraiser for the ever brilliant
@Lola__McEvoy
last night w a great speech from
@lisanandy
& a brilliant auctioneer double act by
@wesstreeting
&
@jessphillips
Lola will make an amazing MP & will fight like hell for Darlington
Let’s get her into parliament!
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Warming morning on the doorstep in Oakley
The sun was shining & we had some lovely conversations with residents
So many people are tired of the Conservatives and want change, including life long Tory voters who will be voting Basingstoke Labour
@UKLabour
next time
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This is why I’ve taken the tough but necessary decision to vote in favour of means testing the Winter Fuel Payment
👇
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Great response on the door in
#Kingswood
for
@damienegan
!
Great to see so many
@UKLabour
activists out on the door & so many people voting for change with
@UKLabour
🌹
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Great turnout of
@BeckenhamLabour
&
@labour4bromley
activists for doorknocking in West Wickham
Some really important issues on crime, cost of living & speeding raised
There’s real disillusionment w the Tory government & openness to voting Labour, inc from lifelong Tory voters
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Strong first half for
@Basingstoke_FC
against
@OfficialBHAFC
Goals already coming naturally for
@Nnams64
👏
Excited for the season ahead 👊
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I was pleased to hold my sixth surgery since being elected on Friday
I hold regular surgeries (every Friday) so if you have an issue you would like to raise, then please drop us an email at luke.murphy.mp
@parliament
.uk
Booking is by appointment only, and if you can't make it to
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Incredible turnout for
@BeckenhamLabour
Super Saturday in Kelsey & Eden Park
#Labourdoorstep
Lots of lifelong Tory voters backing
@UKLabour
next time round
Thanks to all members who joined us & local residents who took the time to speak to us
Bring on the
#GENERALELECTION
!
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Lovely morning for a big campaign session in Winklebury this morning
Thank you to all the residents that spoke to us, and local members & those from further afield who joined us on the door
It’s time for change
#VoteLabour
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Good to speak to LBC this morning at
#LabourConference23
to look ahead to big issues coming up this week
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Some fabulous campaign sessions over the past few days
Thank you 🙏 to all the activists who’ve joined us
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The UK has a government committed to cutting energy bills, tackling the climate crisis, freeing us from fossil fuel dictators & securing a fair transition
As Chair of
@ClimateAPPG
I'll work across parliament to realise those ambitions
✍️
@TheHouseMag
👇
✍️ “As Chair of
@ClimateAPPG
, I will work with parliamentarians of all political persuasions to support the government in achieving its clean energy mission and ensure it is done fairly.”
-
@LukeMLabour
in
@politicshome
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It was great to be out in Brighton Hill today despite the weather…
Take my short survey to let me know about your concerns and what I can do to make Basingstoke a better and safer place to live and work
👇
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Excellent doorknocking session in Sherborne Saint John & Rooksdown for our fantastic candidate in the local elections
@BradPhillipsUK
Lots of support for
@UKLabour
on the door
#VoteLabour
on the 2nd May
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Time is running out to vote in Oakley and the Candovers but the sun is shining and it takes just a few minutes to go out to vote
So there’s still time to
#VoteforChange
Vote Labour!
🗳️ 🌹
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After yrs of neglect Bromley Tories have voted to sell off our much-loved Beckenham Public Hall
The sell-off will be devastating for our community groups. The halls shld be kept in public hands for public benefit
Sign our petition to Stop the sell off!
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Britain is a proud and tolerant country
Criminal behaviour, dangerous extremism, & racist attacks go against everything our country stands for
No one should feel scared when praying or be targeted for the colour of their skin
👇
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🚨Reminder 🚨
⏰ Today is the last day to respond to the consultation to
#SaveTicketOffices
We've heard concerns of passengers in
@BeckenhamLabour
& have been actively campaigning against the closures
Respond here
@TSSAunion
@RMTunion
@ASLEFunion
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Out on the doors speaking to residents in Southview & Chineham
Lots of people voting
@UKLabour
for the first time
I’ll work every day to repay your trust
If you want change, you need to vote for it 🗳️ 🌹
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Great to be out on the door on Sunday in Winklebury and Manydown, and Brookvale & Kings Furlong w
@BstokeLabour
&
@Winch_Labour
Many people telling us it’s time for change & a
@UKLabour
government
Thanks to all those who took the time to spk with us
🗳️🌹
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Fantastic doorknocking session in Kelsey and Eden Park w
@BeckenhamLabour
Lots of support for Labour & hope for a Labour government!
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Fabulous morning in the beautiful
#Basingstoke
sunshine in Chineham this morning
Thanks to every resident that opened their door to chat with us
The overriding message was that Basingstoke & Britain need a change 🌹
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Brilliant campaign sessions across
#Basingstoke
today in Eastrop, Kempshott, & Oakley
I spoke to so many lifelong Conservatives planning on voting
@UKLabour
for the 1st time
It’s cutting through that Labour has changed & is ready to change Basingstoke & Britain for the better
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Great to be out speaking to residents in Kempshott, with a big
@BstokeLabour
team, about the issues that matter to them
If you’d like to raise an issue or attend one of my surgeries, please email 👇
luke.murphy.mp
@parliament
.uk
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Fabulous turnout, reception on the door & weather for our
@BeckenhamLabour
canvassing session in Kelsey & Eden Park
Crime, parking, & general dismay at the Conservative government all raised with us on the door
Thanks to everyone who came & residents that spoke to us
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Pleased to join the Nepali community from Basingstoke & beyond yesterday for the Pasa Puchah Guthi celebration event
Beautiful food, music, & company!
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Great to be out across Beckenham and Penge today for
@UKLabour
Fantastic turnout from activists determined to turn this new seat Labour & lots of support from residents to do the same
People want change, & know that a Labour government will deliver it
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Lovely pit stop at the Portsmouth Arms in Hatch Warren after an evening door knocking
Such a joy to be out speaking to residents in such beautiful weather
Thank you 🙏 to everyone who opened their door to have a chat
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Pretty nail biting game but we did it in the end!
Keep the faith ✊
On to the quarters ⚽️ ❤️
🦁 🦁 🦁 🏴
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Another strong
@BeckenhamLabour
team out canvassing this evening
One former Conservative voter now 10 out of 10 voting for Labour next time
Real anger with the mess the Tories are making of the country
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Fantastic afternoon on the
#Labourdoorstep
in West Wickham w
@BeckenhamLabour
Lots of support for
@UKLabour
inc several lifelong Conservative voters who are committed to voting Labour at the next election
They were impressed by Labour’s economic plans & sick of the Tory chaos
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Thrilled to hear about Bishop Challoner pupil Max Edney, who raised an astounding £37,434.36 for the
@BrittleBoneUK
by cycling 26.2 miles around Basingstoke! 🚴♂️
Max was recently awarded the Scouts Fundraiser badge by Scout leader Gill Clarke at 1st Chineham Scouts.
Amazing
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