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This evening I have sent out my latest newsletter!
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Thank you to the voters of Cities of London and Westminster who have put your trust and confidence in me and Labour to represent you.
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Huge thanks to the
@UKParliament
staff for welcoming us today and showing us around. Don’t underestimate how much work goes into planning this.
And a real bonus too seeing my good friends and new colleagues
@Miatsf
@DannyBeales
@Dan4Barnet
@josephpowell
@LiamConlon2
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Today I have been sworn in as the MP for the Cities of London and Westminster.
I am honoured to represent the heart of my home city and to represent Londoners.
This week I have started working with local residents for a brighter future.
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On 4th July, we have a choice.
I’m proud to have the support of Nick Boles, former Conservative West End Councillor, former MP and Minister. Nick knows the change we need locally and nationally. We’ve talked about housing and Labour’s plans for the future.
Thank you Nick!
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Listening to
@Keir_Starmer
set out
@UKLabour
vision for Britain this morning brings hope.
The short term mindset of this Conservative government is holding our country back. Labour’s plans will unlock power and potential.
Full speech here 👇
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While Conservative MPs prop up Boris Johnson, children go hungry, pensioners wait hours for care and families face homelessness. Communities face ever tougher challenges, so I am standing to be Labour's Candidate for Cities of London & Westminster 👉
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Thank you to everyone for all your support. It’s been an honour to be part of such a positive selection campaign alongside
@LizaBegum_
@deebasyed
- Liza and Deeba are great campaigners for Labour and I’m looking forward to working together 🌹
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This week I made my maiden speech in the House of Commons.
Elections are a time to make a choice – now a decision has been made, it is time to move forward, with relentless focus on public service and delivery.
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10 years ago I was first elected as Councillor for Bow East representing Londoners. 3 local elections later, I have now stepped down.
Being the MP for the Cities of London and Westminster is my complete focus.
Thank you so much to everyone in Bow who put their trust in me.
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Today I have been confirmed as an official
@UKLabour
&
@CoopParty
candidate in Cities of London & Westminster.
Happy to have handed in my paperwork with
@Georgia_Gould
who is the candidate in Queens Park & Maida Vale.
Our country and our communities desperately need change 🌹
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Just brilliant to welcome
@KarenPBuckMP
@EmilyThornberry
@AnnelieseDodds
to Cities of London and Westminster for our campaign launch. Thank you for your support.
A great turnout from
@UKLabour
@CoopParty
friends. Residents here know
@UKLabour
is serious and ready to govern 🌹
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I’m standing to be the Labour candidate in Poplar and Limehouse - here’s why 👇
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General Election has been called.
Fantastic turnout for us tonight at Pimlico Station with
@elliereeves
. We are ready for this election and our country needs change 🌹
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🌹⚡️Job Opportunity ⚡️🌹
Want to be part of winning a
@UKLabour
government? Come and work with me and
@wminsterlabour
as our Campaign Organiser. Be part of turning
#2Cities
Labour 🤩
Details 👉
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Brilliant to welcome
@SadiqKhan
@RachelReevesMP
to Covent Garden today talking about
@UKLabour
plans for the future. Speaking to residents on
#LabourDoorstep
about our plans to tackle homelessness and climate change.
Big thanks to wonderful
#teamlabour
volunteers who joined us🙏
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Really happy to be on the longlist to be the Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Cities of London and Westminster. You can get involved in my campaign here 👉
Together we can win in Cities of London and Westminster 🌹
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A year ago today, I was selected as Labour’s candidate to be the MP for Cities of London and Westminster🎉
Thanks to everyone supporting our campaign. We’ve gone from strength to strength, listening to residents, winning support. Only Labour can win, a brighter and fairer future.
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Thank you Nickie for your service. I was looking forward to our contest at the next general election. Best of luck for the future.
I'm ready to represent Cities of London and Westminster in Parliament. Only Labour can win here, and it's time for a fresh start.
It has been the greatest honour to have been elected as a public servant for 18 years. However, I will not be seeking re-election.
I remain loyal to the Conservative Party and our Prime Minister, and I will continue to work hard for local people across the Two Cities.
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Proud to speak at
#Lab22
on our
@wminsterlabour
campaign for the first
@UKLabour
MP for Cities of London and Westminster, the impact of a Labour Government for communities - rights for renters and leaseholders, investment in jobs and homes, tackling dirty money in property 🌹
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Great to be elected to Labour’s National Policy Forum representing London with
@_CallumAnderson
@RezinaChowdhury
@Sara_Conway3
@LML96_
Labour is ready for the huge challenges our country faces - I’m proud to be working with this team to deliver the change our country needs 🌹💪
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Together we can win for Labour in Cities of London and Westminster. I’m so happy to be on the shortlist - I can’t wait to start talking to members.
Thanks to all the local members supporting me
@CoopParty
@GMBLondonRegion
@unisonglr
@JewishLabour
@labour4europe
@LabourHousing
+!
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Thank you
@SadiqKhan
- really looking forward to our
@UKLabour
campaign for Cities of London and Westminster 🌹
History was made when Westminister council went Labour for the first time ever. I am sure we can make history with
@RNBlake
being the first ever Labour MP for Cities of London and Westminster - looking forward to joining you on the campaign trail.
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Siobhàn has been a great support throughout the campaign.
I’m absolutely delighted to have her endorsement!
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Finishing 2023 and starting 2024 setting up our new office 🌹👍
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Very warm welcome and big thanks to
@FloEshalomi
and
#teamvauxhall
campaigning with
@TeamPimlico
today.
Speaking to
@UKLabour
supporters and people who previously voted for another party but now want a Labour Government 🌹👍
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@THConservatives
@TowerHamletsNow
Yes - have already heard from residents of that block who want the name to go and am taking action on this. The precedent is that slave traders are not put on a pedestal and that we fight systemic racism.
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Thanks to everyone in Bow, Tower Hamlets and the
@UKLabour
family for checking in ❤️🌹
Your warmth and support shows the very best of the community.
Local ward results for
@TowerHamletsNow
will be declared throughout the day
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Leasehold is raised regularly with me by residents - a system not fit for purpose. I am bringing experts, including
@CommonholdNow
together, to discuss plans for reform.
7-9pm, 20th September, Pimlico.
Register 👉
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It’s official 🌹
Nominations are in and I’m excited and honoured to be standing for
@UKLabour
@CoopParty
in
@Bow_EastLabour
in the Local Elections along with
@AminaAliLabour
, Marc Francis and
@MayorJohnBiggs
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I have submitted an objection to an application for a new gambling licence on Roman Road. With a local school, children’s centre, library, GP surgery, mental health support, community pharmacy all nearby - this is no place for another betting shop
@RomanRoadTrust
@RomanRoadLDN
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I’ve known
@TulipSiddiq
for 16 years and so her support in Cities of London and Westminster means a lot. Speaking to residents in Page Street who want a Labour MP and a Labour Government, we talked about hope for a brighter future.
If you want change
#VoteLabourJuly4th
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Day 1️⃣
Since the election was called we’ve been out speaking to residents across Cities of London and Westminster.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to chat - it’s inspiring to hear the hope for our country.
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Really sad that Karen Buck MP will not be standing at the next election.
She is an outstanding MP, completely dedicated to representing her constituents, advocating for communities and campaigning tirelessly for decent homes.
She is an inspiration and a huge loss to Parliament
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Labour has committed to getting the rebuilding programme at St Mary’s.
Thank you
@wesstreeting
for joining me and
@josephpowell
to speak to the staff at St Mary’s and talk about the future of the hospital.
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Huge thanks to everyone who has been in touch about the selection in Poplar and Limehouse...
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Thank you Sadiq!
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Today I started my programme of virtual surgeries.
Listening to residents and helping to tackle the issues they face is a such an important part of the role. Please drop me a line if you would like to book an appointment.
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The chances I’ve had are thanks to Labour Governments. We all do better under Labour. Every day as a Councillor, I see children, students, workers held back. Winning back the country, starts in the heart of our city.
Together, we can beat the Tories 👇
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Frozen outside 😉 but a warm reception for Labour this morning in Covent Garden 🌹. Hearing from residents who know that Labour will bring the change our country needs.
Thanks to this great team for your support 🙏
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Thank you so much x
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Marching with
@GMB_union
@GMBPoliticsLDN
today - the
#CostOfLivingCrisis
is holding us all back - proud to march -
#WeDemandBetter
. Our economy is broken, inflation is out of control -
#joinaunion
💪
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I asked my first question in Parliament on the Clean Energy Superpower mission and how the Government will work locally with us to secure the long term future of the Pimlico District Heating Undertaking - watch here 📺
Working with communities to ensure they benefit from new energy developments in their area is crucial.
📺
@RNBlake
asks
@Ed_Miliband
about community energy projects.
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Ready for a General Election? 👍🗳
Join me and
@GMBPoliticsLDN
@GMBLondonRegion
campaigning for
@UKLabour
in
#2Cities
#citiesoflondonandwestminster
this weekend 🌹
Saturday 2pm Pimlico tube station 👇
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Latest polling from shows only Labour can beat the Conservatives here in Cities of London and Westminster.
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Tackling the housing crisis has brought me into politics.
It is vital that we deliver on our promise of 1.5 million new homes.
I have signed this letter backing our plans for growth.
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Stunning start to the weekend campaigning on Golden Lane estate. Big thanks
@helenhayes_
and team and local
@blp_city
councillors
@NLloydOwen
@annecorbett
Hearing residents worries about
#CostOfLivingCrisis
and energy bills and their hopes for
@UKLabour
government 🌹
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Great to be back out speaking to residents today around Strutton Ground about
@UKLabour
plans for the future and
@wminsterlabour
council’s investment in communities 🌹
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Oh look what we found... some of the new EV charging points installed to encourage take up of electric vehicles to improve
#airquality
👍🌿🌻
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Spoke to
@CommonsHCLG
earlier today about how to get more genuinely affordable homes built in
@TowerHamletsNow
🏡
✅ invest in long term funding from govt
✅ support local govt delivery skills
✅ support partnerships across public sector for affordable homes
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Remembering all those who lost their lives in the London terror attacks of 7 July 2005.
52 people were killed and more than 700 were injured.
London will always stand against hatred and terror. Our diversity is our strength.
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Brilliant time at Westminster Family Sports Day with
@Georgia_Gould
@LizaBegum_
@Caraquest
and residents from across the community!
Shout out to London Tigers, Marylebone Bangladesh Society,
@WBWT_LONDON
, Westminster Bangladeshi Association and the organisers for a great day ☀️
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Great to welcome
@bphillipsonMP
to Pimlico, speaking with residents about Labour’s plans for a brighter future for children and young people.
From a modern childcare system to breakfast clubs and investment in skills for the future, Labour is determined to unlock potential 🌹
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It was a privilege to visit St Matthew’s with
@bphillipsonMP
and witness first-hand the outstanding efforts of the school’s kind and dedicated teaching staff. Labour’s action plan will provide schools and young people across the country with the backing they need.
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Fab to be with Siobhan McSweeney in Soho today chatting to Labour supporters about today’s London election 🌹🌟
Vote
@SadiqKhan
@LondonLabour
for a fairer future for London 🗳️!
#PollingDay
#VoteLabour
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That feeling when Danish Labour, Massachusetts Labour, New Zealand Labour, Tachbrook Labour and London Labour come to together ❤️🙏
Incredible and humbling turn out for our Eve of Poll campaigning.
This election is our chance for change.
If you want change
#VoteLabourJuly4th
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It was great to visit St Mary’s Hospital this week and speak to Raymond Anakwe, Medical Director about the inspiring services at the hospital and the urgent need for investment.
I will keep working with the hospital until we have the investment the it needs to deliver services.
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The response to our campaign over the last 72 hours has been inspiring!
Today we had the support of new members who have joined to help get Britain’s future back, who want a fresh start.
Thank you all so much
#timeforchange
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It’s a modern scandal that so many children are living in poverty.
This investment from
@SadiqKhan
@MayorofLondon
saves families about £440 for every child, vital support during cost of living crisis.
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Proud to be part of this team funded by
@mothe_red
🌹💪
18 Mums given funding to stand as MPs in bid to tackle toxic Commons culture
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One week in and really good to talk through local priorities with
@BBCPoliticsLDN
.
🏘️Tackling the housing crisis
🏥 Investment into St Mary’s Hospital
👮♂️ Safer streets
📺 Sunday 10am
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Great campaigning in Pimlico this weekend.
Fantastic to have support across London in our campaign for change here in Cities of London and Westminster.
The response on the doorstep is so positive - so many people looking forward to their chance vote Labour and vote for change.
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Important discussion this evening about the future of leasehold reform.
Residents from across Cities of London and Westminster joined me and experts to share experiences and talk about how to secure reforms - the Government must take action. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
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Lovely chatting with
@RadioFreePimlic
about the local community and the difference having a Labour MP will make here.
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Fantastic campaigning in Westminster last night - cold outside but a very warm welcome from residents!
Thank you
@bphillipsonMP
@richmondclp
for your support 🌹
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Great campaigning in City of London today. Residents raising damp and mould and housing repairs with us and supporting
@UKLabour
positive plans for housing investment and regulation🗳️
Thanks to
@KCLLabour
and local activists for all you support 🌹
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Working with
@Semakaleng
@unmeshdesai
and
@josephpowell
today we are launching City and Tower Hamlets Against Dirty Money. We want to know who really owns and controls property in the City and Tower Hamlets. You can find out more here and get involved 👉
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I have been speaking to Muslim community organisations today sharing my solidarity and support.
The racism and Islamophobia seen on the streets over the last week is appalling.
Criminal violence and thuggery on our streets will not be tolerated.
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Really happy to be reselected to represent
@UKLabour
in Bow East. It is an honour to serve and continue to support our constituents 🌹
Congratulations to our 3 reselected councillors; Amina,
@RNBlake
and Marc. Let's go to May and reelect
@MayorJohnBiggs
and 3
@TH_Labour
councillors 💪🌹
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We know after years of speaking to local residents that it’s only Labour who can beat the Conservatives here in the Cities of London and Westminster.
Latest voting recommendations from Get Voting
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Can’t wait to get to work with the brilliant team
@wminsterlabour
to win Cities of London and Westminster for
@UKLabour
We're so delighted to have
@RNBlake
selected as the next Labour candidate for Cities of London and Westminster - Labour turned the council red, and now it's time to flip the parliamentary seat!
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That feeling when you are knocking on doors and a postal voter has already voted
@UKLabour
@TH_Labour
🌹
It’s an honour to serve - hearing people’s reasons for voting Labour and catching up on the doorstep will always make me proud - solidarity and community 💪
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Great speaking to so many Labour supporters in St John’s Wood today - thank you
@KarenPBuckQP
@SadiqKhan
for all your support.
(And managed to speak to an undecided voter in the West End who will now also be voting Labour 🗳️👍)
If you want change
#VoteLabourJuly4th
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I’m deeply disappointed and saddened by this result. Team
@TH_Labour
@MayorJohnBiggs
have tirelessly campaigned for a positive vision for the future🌹
@UKLabour
will keep supporting the brilliant community in Tower Hamlets
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Thank you to everyone who came along to my first in person surgery this morning at Fitzrovia Community Centre.
Surgeries are one of many ways I keep in touch with constituents! If you have any issues you want to raise please send me an email at rachel.blake.mp
@parliament
.uk
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Wonderful to see so many supporters from across London this morning.
We had great conversations today with residents across Pimlico about Labour’s plans for a brighter future!
Time and again we are hearing from people who have voted Conservative previously now voting Labour.
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This is Labour's plan to deliver the change Britain and Cities of London and Westminster need.
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Today I’ve written to the Local Transport Minister asking for an update on the regulation of e-bikes and e-scooters.
Pleased to be working with
@PDimoldenberg
and other Westminster colleagues on this.
Residents in Two Cities are rightfully concerned, we need urgent action.
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Thank you
@JewishLabour
for your support - this means so much. Jewish Labour Movement has been at the heart of our party for over a century and its work to create a society based on social justice and a sustainable environment is grounded in values I would champion in Parliament.
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Great afternoon in St John’s Wood today - speaking to life long Conservative voters now wanting to change the Government. Thanks to this brilliant team 🙏
Only Labour can remove the Conservatives from Cities of London and Westminster!
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Brilliant morning speaking to residents across the whole City of London about Labour’s plans for change. Thank you to the team 🌟
Previously undecided voters know that only Labour can remove the Conservatives from office here in the City and in Westminster.
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Neil Kinnock is a giant in our movement - it is an honour to have his backing to be Labour’s candidate in Cities of London and Westminster.
His leadership and passion for Labour inspires me today as it did when I was growing up.
Thank you Neil 🌹
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With kids in
@TowerHamletsNow
at risk of lungs 10% smaller because of bad air quality I’m checking out the A12 and locations for green walls
#BreatheClean
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Are you a private renter? Do you know your rights? I’ve brought together
@aliciakennedy07
@genrentuk
@aicha_less
@MattNoble_
to speak with renters about tenancy rights and what needs to change 💪🏘
Register here 👉
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Brilliant afternoon at Barbican Residents summer party 🎈Well done to the organisers 🙏🤩
Great to meet so many people and talk about the future of the area and community action 🙌.
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Thank you to everyone who voted in local elections. On a difficult day for
@TH_Labour
, I am honoured to be re-elected in Bow East with
@AminaAliLabour
& Marc Francis
Our work to represent and support residents continues, serving constituents, standing up for
@UKLabour
values🌹
Results just in for Bow East.
Amina Ali (Labour), Rachel Nancy Blake (Labour) and Marc Francis (Labour) elected Cllrs for Bow East.
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Proud that
@TowerHamletsNow
is standing up for safe space 👏👏all the work from the team on this 👊🏳️🌈
#londonisopen
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Blood stocks are critically low. I’ve just given blood.
It doesn’t take long and it saves lives.
#giveblood
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Brilliant afternoon with
@GMBPoliticsLDN
@GMBLondonRegion
@wminsterlabour
speaking to
#pimlico
residents.
Listening to residents about public services, cost of living crisis and their worries about our economy.
@UKLabour
will invest in breakfast clubs and insulate homes 🌹
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Campaign planning in
#citiesoflondonandwestminster
this afternoon 🌹☀️
Residents want to see investment in public services, action on energy crisis and restoration of our international reputation.
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Starting
@LDNGardensTrust
open weekend at the beautiful Barbican Wildlife Garden - looked after by local volunteers.
Thank you!
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Thank you so much
@pimlicat
. I'm really grateful for your support and wisdom, as someone who has stood for election in Cities of London and Westminster. This election is our chance to stop the chaos, turn the page and vote for change to get Britain's future back.
Thank you.
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