Dr Paul Williams
@PaulWilliamsLAB
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Last Seen Profiles
This is Steve.
Steve cleans one room while I’m seeing a patient in the room next door. Then we swap. Between us we’re keeping patients safe in the COVID Care Clinic.
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Just remember this photo when you cast your next vote. Because it’s not just
@realDonaldTrump
who has undermined democracy today. It’s all of the politicians who have legitimised him and continue to fail to condemn the actions he incited.
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Dominic Grieve (who won’t *ever* be on Twitter!) has put country & his principles before party & career to fight May’s damaging Brexit. He’s a man of true courage, respected across the Commons, who shows true leadership. So sad for him that UKIP have taken over his Association.
BREAKING: Dominic Grieve has lost a confidence motion in his constituency 182-131
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***Breaking news*** my Liberal Democrat opponent has been even more explicit in endorsing me in the Tory/Labour marginal in Stockton South
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Some local patients have turned down an offer this weekend of getting a Covid vaccine when they found out it was the Pfizer one. “I’ll wait for the English one”.
People at risk of death in the depths of a pandemic.
A lesson that Nationalism has consequences.
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I won’t be voting for a general election until after 31st October.
Johnson is trying to trick Parliament into letting him crash out of the EU without a deal, whilst pretending he is negotiating. He’s lying.
I won’t let his lies cost Teesside jobs in chemical & car industries
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Spent my first day as Labour’s candidate for Hartlepool working in a Covid clinic, and I’ll be working in the NHS over the weekend too.
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Working in Hartlepool Urgent Care tonight. A patient came in asking for medication. I found out that he’s been street homeless since 22nd Dec, sleeping only in people’s sheds. He was cold, miserable and carried no possessions. He’s my age, but looks 20 years older. (Thread 1/3)
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Just finished my 12th NHS shift in a row. I can't wait for a BBQ with the kids tonight and to be out on my bike tomorrow
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Jaime volunteers to work with veterans and homeless people. She has found him a hotel for the next five nights to buy time for the council to put in place a longer term solution, and she’ll ask volunteers to get him a food parcel and some clothes. (3/3)
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Apparently
@MattHancock
the Health Secretary is visiting North Tees today.
Well, Mr Hancock. I’m working in Urgent Care here all day. Please come and visit me so I can tell you about all of the local people who can’t get a CoViD test. It’s a shambles.
Do you think he will?
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Proud to welcome
@HEBobiwine
to London
He met with UK MPs and toured the
@UKParliament
We stand with Ugandan people in their fight for freedom from the brutal and corrupt military government that steals elections, jails & kills opponents
Learn more at
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A brand new clinic opened today in Stockton for people with COVID-19 (or who are self-isolating) who have been assessed by their GP as needing to be seen urgently face-to-face.
I volunteered to do the first shift.
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It’s an honour to have been selected for Hartlepool. Working during this crisis I’ve seen the NHS at its best. Fighting for services at our local hospital would be my top priority as your MP.
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A massive thank you to everyone in Hartlepool who voted for me, and to the incredible Labour volunteers who worked so hard
#Congrats
to Jill Mortimer.
I’m off to do the important job now of taking the kids to school.
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... and I’m a doctor running a COVID Care Clinic today and I’m being told by Govt I can’t order COVID tests for my patients. The testers are saying they don’t have enough work to do. WTF?
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On the left 👉🏼 my campaign launch in 2017
On the right 👉🏼 my campaign launch TODAY
I think my team’s grown quite a bit over the last two and a half years. Who wants to get involved? 🌹
#ge19
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I've been proud to work in the NHS for more than 20 years.
Donald Trump has today confirmed the cost of a post-Brexit trade deal.
I'll always fight to make sure that our NHS can't be sold off to predator US healthcare companies.
Who's with me?
@peoplesvote_uk
@LabourHealth
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My views on news the UK Govt's suspended a small amount of aid to
#Ugandan
military and police after Nov 2020 arrest of
@HEBobiwine
.
It's time for the UK, US, EU and AU to join the millions of Ugandans who voted for change and say 'enough is enough'. (1/2)
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“If I can be treated like this as a Presidential candidate, imagine what is happening to Ugandans who don’t have a voice. That is why I take the risk”
@HEBobiwine
is a 21st century hero. I so hope the people of Ugandan choose him as their leader
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Labour Leader Keir Starmer joined us for fish and chips last night at Hartlepool Marina
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Thanks to my lovely neighbours for making me my dinner tonight to eat at
@NTeesHpoolNHSFT
during the 2-midnight shift
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He had been told today (he said) that the council could find him some accommodation on Tuesday.
Fortunately I had the number of Hartlepool Labour MP
@MikeHillMP
who I called.
Ten minutes later Mike arrived at Hartlepool Hospital with hero Jaime Horton (Thread 2/3)
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Doctors who care about the future of the NHS can see the damage that Brexit is already doing - and GPs have today called for a
#peoplesvote
on the final deal.
#RCGPCouncil
has passed a motion to oppose the UK's exit from the European Union (46 for; 11 against; 6 abstentions);
#RCGPCouncil
has passed a motion to support a
#PeoplesVote
(38 for; 18 against; 7 abstentions). Press release with full text of the motion to follow.
@HelenRCGP
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I’m working in Urgent Care tonight, as I often do on Bank Hols.
It’s 7pm. There are *no* pharmacies open now in Tees Valley.
I’ve already had 2 patients I’ve given sub-optimal care too as I can’t access the medication they need.
Who can change this? It’s a recurring problem.
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I wholeheartedly support
@GOVUK
sanctioning corrupt Ugandan politicians who steal money from the people.
Perhaps we can now consider sanctioning President Museveni who has stolen a whole country from his people?
#weareremovingadictator
#peoplepower
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Lovely to have the backing of Tony Robinson, don’t forget to vote Labour on Thursday May 6th.
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Today I urged the International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt to use the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to tell Uganda’s President Museveni that it's time to go. President Museveni has become a barrier to Uganda's development.
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Calling
@UKinUganda
Can you help by getting food to
@HEBobiwine
?
He’s under house arrest as you know. If his friends arrive with food they are liable to be arrested or shot at.
But a diplomat might be able to help?
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I'd like to say 'thank you' to the 22,504 people who voted for me yesterday, and for the faith that they placed in me.
But this was never about me. Politics is about service. I'm so proud of the work that my team have done for our community over the last two and a half years.
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Happy St. George's Day to everyone in Hartlepool! I hope you have a great day and let me know if you pop on of these up in your window.
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@BBCWorld
Focus on Africa highlights the brutal treatment of
@HEBobiwine
. He needs urgent medical attention after being arrested on politically-motivated charges and savagely beaten. The world is watching
@KagutaMuseveni
#freebobiwine
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Very honoured to have been given an OBE tonight.
Everything I’ve ever achieved has been by working with others – my family, friends, colleagues and even people I’ve never met. Thank you to all of you.
Now looking forward to the second half of my career!
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Rest in peace Prince Dickson Wasajja. You were a tireless campaigner and passionate advocate for a better Uganda.
His unexpected and unexplained death on arrival in Entebbe should be thoroughly and independently investigated.
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Politics doesn’t stop just because of the rain! I’ve been out all day having some great conversations about my plan for Hartlepool, every Labour vote is a vote for jobs, more essential services and a vibrant town centre.
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Nobody voted for Brexit to become poorer, or to harm the NHS. But that's exactly what the Conservative's version of Brexit is leading to.
Join the People's Vote rally in Newcastle this Saturday to demand a say on the final deal with the EU.
#PeoplesVote
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UK
@FCDOGovUK
has suspended some support for Ugandan police, prison and army.
Also reviewing all aid.
But what other support are UK (and others) giving the Ugandan army and other security services who have brutally suppressed opposition and stolen election won by
@HEBobiwine
?
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Hearing
@BorisJohnson
has arrived to campaign in Teesside in a 7 car convoy.
People will be asking why the PM chose to travel to here today after being briefed that we have a case of the new South African variant?
Everyone else is being asked to stay at home and protect the NHS
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Tomorrow, I’ll be voting in Parliament to protect the jobs of local people in Teesside.
#votedownthedeal
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Even if people don't always agree with my party, most people say that they trust me to put our community first.
Please support me with your vote on Thursday.
#ge19
It's a dead heat in Stockton South. You can help us win.
SIGN UP TO HELP ON POLLING DAY:
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Please, please, please can everyone who was at the
#peoplesvotemarch
today contact their MP to ask them to support a
#peoplesvote
. The only way to turn this into a reality is if MPs vote for it. They need to hear this from you.
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There is a deep sense that there is one rule for them and one rule for everybody else. We back jobs, not sleaze!
.
@PaulWilliamsLAB
has a plan for Hartlepool.
He'll put police back on the streets, bring NHS services back to the town and fight for jobs.
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Thank you to everyone who has voted for me today and all those who have helped my campaign. It is truly appreciated
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Labour activists and MPs call for emergency Brexit conference - I’m proud that Stockton South Constituency Labour Party agree. Billions are being spent on preparations for a ‘no-deal’ that could be avoided. Labour should lead calls for a
#peoplesvote
now.
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First Boris Johnson, now Matt Hancock - the Tories just don’t care when it comes to Hartlepool!
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In Hartlepool’s Covid Clinic today.
There are few cases now, but people with symptoms still need to be seen safely
Last night in Urgent Care I saw a patient who 2 wks ago - on his doorstep - told me he didn’t believe I worked in the local hospital! He was very gracious about it
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Fantastic visit with Keir Starmer to Hartlepool power station today talking about how vital the good jobs here are to the town
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Boris Johnson isn't fit to be the Prime Minister of our great country.
His character, his policies and his complete lack of empathy show that.
He's a liar. He's been fired from two jobs for it! If he was a doctor, he would've been struck off by now.
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Peter Mandelson is well respected across Hartlepool as a hard working MP here for 12 years. It’s great to have his support in this election.
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MPs who are doctors from every major political party all say Brexit is bad for the NHS, and that we should check the Brexit deal with the public in a
#PeoplesVote
before we leave
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More support tonight in Parliament for a public vote than *any* other option, and more than the PM’s Brexit deal
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Completed my 101st NHS shift in 4 months.
Won’t be wearing this uniform again until September.
It’s time to spend time with my family.
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Great to have Kevin Whately endorsing Labour this May.
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Ugandan Government must release
@HEBobiwine
IMMEDIATELY for urgent medical care. Bobi - hang on in there. You speak for millions of people and the world is watching how the
@KagutaMuseveni
Government treats you.
@PaulWilliamsMP
@jackie_oloya
@foreignoffice
Ugandans would love to see a fresh petition about illlegal arrest&torture of MPs and 34 others from
#AruaByElection
People were tortured,
@HEBobiwine
was produced in a military court martial badly tortured, could not sit or walk and was illegally remanded in a military barracks
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Ugandans are tired of sitting back and watching as their country is destroyed by a corrupt elite.
This brave lady speaks for millions
Ugandans feared until there is Nothing left to fear.
She has stormed this meeting b'se these policy makers sit in these fancy places to spend tax payers money yet the actual tax payers are suffering.
#TaxpolicyUG
Ugandans are tireddddd
You all Ugandans should watch this.
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Tomorrow in Westminster Hall, I'll be leading a debate on democracy and the current political situation in Uganda.
After nearly 33 years in power, President Museveni is now a barrier to Uganda's development.
Earlier today, I spoke to
@ntvuganda
about the debate:
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We must insist Museveni step down and new elections should be run independently in a free and fair climate so that the will of the people of Uganda can be heard.
Until that happens all military, development and other co-operation and support should cease (2/2)
#peoplepower
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Africa minister
@JamesDuddridge
, who welcomed ‘relatively calm passing of elections in Uganda’ when Museveni was hoovering up evidence of fraud & arresting opponents paid £22,500 by a company chaired by M7 ally.
Serious q’s to answer.
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"Let the bodies pile high" - the Conservatives' Hartlepool candidate must distance herself from these disgraceful comments.
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The courage and dignity of
@kizzabesigye1
inspired me and other politicians today as he visited
#UKParliament
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Nothing can stand in the way of the millions of Ugandans who are desperate for change.
Nothing can stand in the way of
#PeoplePower
.
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Brexit is bad for the NHS. 🚑
I've just spoken to
@GaryAPhilipson
on
@BBCTees
about why myself and other Doctors in Parliament are calling for a
@peoplesvote_uk
.
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The sun shone for Keir's visit yesterday. Glad we managed to squeeze in a quick stop for an ice cream.
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In solidarity with the Ugandan people 50,000 people sign petition calling on
@foreignoffice
and
@theresa_may
to condemn Museveni’s killing and torture and the attacks on democracy like the detention in military custody of MPs
#BobiWine
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Back my plan for more police, more jobs and more services at our hospital by voting for me today. Let me know you've voted by clicking here
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Hundreds of thousands of people are going to march through the capital on Saturday for a
@peoplesvote_uk
.
And it's quite simple - all the PM needs to do to break the deadlock is put her deal back to the people. That's what
@peterkyle
and
@MPphilwilson
's amendment will do.
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The Brexit Party are pushing a ‘No Deal’ Brexit because they want a free pass to sell off our NHS and water down workers’ rights.
This right-wing ideology ruined the North East in the 1980s.
No Deal would be like Thatcherism on steroids.
@peoplesvote_uk
@LabPeoplesVote
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The North East Chamber of Commerce represents 3,000 businesses, employing 1 in 3 people in my region.
Theresa May's Brexit deal will stop investment and cost jobs.
I won't support a deal that puts my constituents out of work.
@peoplesvote_uk
#peoplesvote
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Ugandan pop star MP Bobi Wine 'in hiding after police raid'
This is frightening for
@HEBobiwine
and anti-democratic
Please contact your UK Member of Parliament.
Ask them to sign to support Bobi and other Uganda MPs
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Her deal, no deal, or no Brexit - good to hear the PM confirm again at that we CAN end the complete chaos she caused last week.
@peoplesvote_uk
#pmqs
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I believe Hartlepool’s best days are ahead of us. Voting for Labour on May the 6th is the first step to making this happen.
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I’ve been doing Covid clinics in Stockton & Hartlepool for months and I’ve never had a busier day than today.
Now going for an evening shift in Urgent Care. Please take care everyone. This is real and this has just got more serious.
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Great to welcome
@RossKemp
to the Stockton South campaign trail this morning.
The election is going to be incredibly tight here next Thursday but we can win again with your help.
Sign up to help us on Polling Day here:
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I’ve done 94 shifts in the local NHS during the CoViD -19 pandemic.
Things are starting to return to normal. Over the next few days I’ll be sharing some of my reflections on what I’ve learnt during this time.
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Great day on the doorstep leafleting with my daughters today
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#PeoplePower
!
#FreeBobiWine
!
On 8th Jan, I'll be leading a debate in the UK Parliament on democracy in Uganda.
Ask your MP in the UK to sign my EDM condemning the torture of elected Ugandan MPs like Bobi Wine:
👇🏼 Here’s Bobi himself explaining why:
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I'll be voting against Theresa May's deal this evening.
I spoke to
@IainDale
on
@LBC
last night about why I can't support the PM and why we need a
@peoplesvote_uk
instead.
#peoplesvote
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3 yrs ago James Wharton was so confident of victory in Stockton South that he hardly turned up to campaign.
He lost the election...but today Boris Johnson appointed him to Parliament for the rest of his life. At £300 a day.
The Conservatives are laughing in Teessiders faces.
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Labour backs the nuclear industry and the good jobs it brings to Hartlepool
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Two weeks ago I wrote about a homeless man who I - along with
@MikeHillMP
and Positive Helpful Outcomes North East - helped.
Well...he sent me this lovely letter.
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I’ve got a plan for Hartlepool which is ambitious, but realistic. It’s rooted in your priorities; jobs, our town centre, crime, the NHS and most importantly politicians keeping promises
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Thrilled today that
@kimleadbeater
won the
#BatleyAndSpenByelection
Very well done to everyone involved. It’s good to see
@UKLabour
winning again.
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Out talking to people on the doorstep today, great response, including chatting to someone on their 60th wedding anniversary, congratulations!
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I can't support a Brexit deal that risks my constituent's jobs.
We need a
#PeoplesVote
.
@peoplesvote_uk
#BrexitDebate
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Really looking forward to this today.
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Jeremy Hunt could provide no explanation as to why in England & Wales there have been 10,000 more deaths in first 7 weeks of 2018 vs same period last year. Deaths cannot be linked to flu, weather, or ageing population, but *do* coincide with unprecedented pressure on hospitals.
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It’s polling day tomorrow, you have until 10pm tomorrow to vote for my plan for Hartlepool.
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In 2017, I beat the Tories by 888 votes.
Stockton South is one of the seats that will decide this election.
Who can come and help me beat Boris Johnson on the
#labourdoorstep
?
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Now that internet is back, I've had credible eyewitness reports telling me how the election was stolen from
@HEBobiwine
in Isingiro North in Uganda.
Men who locals recognised as army (but were out of uniform) stuffed ballot boxes with fake votes
(Thread 1/3)
#bobiwine
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Happy to be out in the sun this morning campaigning for
@kimleadbeater
in
#BatleyAndSpenByelection
#labour
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Was proud to show
@AngelaRayner
the vaccination centre at the Town Hall where my wife Vicky has been working on the vaccine rollout
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Labour will fight for more services at Hartlepool Hospital and fend off any move to downgrade it further. Great to have
@JonAshworth
sign our pledge
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If Boris Johnson can lie to the Queen, who else is he lying to?
I know that if he were a doctor, he would've been struck off by now.
#borisout
#SupremeCourt
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Brexit 'will break the NHS' warns Tory Brexit Secretary's local hospital
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