Cllr Jake Austin 🔶
@jakelibdem
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Local Councillor for Hazel Grove and Deputy Whip for the Stockport LD Group. Lib Dem candidate for GM Mayoral 2024. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (he/him)
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As a candidate in the GM Mayoral election, I've been asked to 'clarify my stance' on gender.
I thought my stance on this was obvious, but just to be 100% clear:
Trans women are women. Trans-men are men. Non-binary identities are valid.
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The rights of women and the rights of trans people are NOT mutually exclusive.
Any attempt to make the existence of trans-people seem like a threat to other women is a cynical attempt to de-legitimise a community that is asking for only one thing: the right to exist in safety.
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I am many things - a proud feminist, a politician, a husband.
Above all, I am a queer man with a chosen family of queer communities - including trans & non-binary friends. I refuse to stand idly by while the people I care about are systematically harassed for being themselves.
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We've just gained our first Liberal Democrat councillor in 11 years for the City of Salford! So proud of our Kersal candidate, Avrohom Walter, for bringing the Liberal Democrats back into Salford!
#LE2021
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If I am elected Mayor of Greater Manchester, I will gladly dance alongside any police officer fierce enough to display their colours at Pride. 🏳️🌈
This vile targeting of LGBT people and our culture in politics can get in the freakin’ bin.
This stops day one if I am elected Mayor of Greater Manchester. If it doesn’t, the Chief Constable will be sacked and a replacement found. Without a professional police force a modern society cannot exist.
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Took a break from Twitter/politics to go and get married!
#loveislove
Back with a new surname, but the same ol' liberal heart. I just also share that with someone else now. 🥰
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Good morning, all! Happy polling day.
Let’s go get some Lib Dem’s elected. 💪
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Incredibly excited to have been chosen to represent Liberal Democrats across Greater Manchester in this year’s GM Mayoral elections!
The Lib Dem’s are full of amazing people working for their communities across GM, and I’m humbled to represent them.
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A big thank you to the 28000 people from across Greater Manchester who voted for me and the Lib Dems in the mayoral election!
It has been a privilege to fly the liberal flag for all my brilliant colleagues across the region. I’m so proud to be part of such a fantastic team. 🧡
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Big up to the gender crits for spreading my message✌️
Special mention to all the personal insults from anonymous accounts 💕
No Twitter comment will change the fact that trans women are women, or that our laws do not base gender solely on a persons chromosomes/biology/sex 🥰
As a candidate in the GM Mayoral election, I've been asked to 'clarify my stance' on gender.
I thought my stance on this was obvious, but just to be 100% clear:
Trans women are women. Trans-men are men. Non-binary identities are valid.
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It’s official - our nominations have been confirmed and I’m your Lib Dem GM Mayoral candidate!🏃
A big thanks to all the fellow Lib Dems, volunteers and supporters who have helped us on the campaign so far.
Bring on the election!
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Really great to be at the
@MCRLibDems
campaign launch tonight, chatting with the team who are fighting for residents in areas Labour have been taking for granted for years.
@AlanGoodLD
@LukeAllanLD
and the rest of the team are incredible local candidates at this May’s locals!
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The sheer irony of watching Tory MPs (inc strong brexit-eers) scramble to change the rules of the ‘22 committee so that they can hold a second vote, after not liking the outcome following the first vote… 👀
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Out in Hazel Grove today, speaking to residents and picking up casework with the always-wonderful
@Lisa_Smart
,
@BCrombieFisher
& co! (featuring our special fluffy guest)
No amount of rain or wind will stop us knocking on those doors!
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Fantastic result - what a way to finish the
#LocalElection2024
!!
Well done to the Salford team and
@JMooreSalford
for a brilliant win. Even in Labour’s heartlands we are making gains. 💪
Quays (Salford) council election result:
LDEM: 39.2% (+13.1)
LAB: 37.4% (-9.8)
GRN: 15.4% (-3.1)
CON: 8.0% (-0.3)
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour.
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Say hello to our new member of the family (and campaign team)… Ritchie Austin!
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I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve received HUNDREDS of postcards through my letterbox from
@MumsForLungs
since announcing my run for GM Mayor.
Well done to their team on an incredible campaign, which has informed us all, and has made EVERY candidate commit to action.
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Less than ten years ago AJ Bell stadium opened as a new home for Salford RL.
For the council to consider selling it on so quickly shows a remarkable lack of vision. We need to do everything possible to safeguard the stadium for Salford teams.
Battle for AJ Bell Stadium as Sale Sharks 'make serious move' to buy it - and Salford Red Devils plan response
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Absolutely delighted to have been elected as a Cllr in Hazel Grove! 🔶
Thank you to everybody who came out to vote yesterday. I will do everything I can to represent our community in the best way possible!
#LocalElection2023
#StockportElection
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Wasting £120 million on an event to celebrate something half the country doesn't even want to happen is not 'bringing the country together.'
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Disaffected by Labour’s choices recently?
There is a a progressive, actually Liberal alternative…
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8pm tonight, BBC One - tune in to see what a Liberal Democrat vision for Greater Manchester looks like!
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An excellent MEN article on the work we've been doing over the years to bring local, liberal representation back into Salford.
Optimism is high. Canvassing is strong. We're getting our message out there and we're ready to make gains!
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What a result!
Proud to be part of this party. Proud to have played my part in making this happen.
LibDem MPs are back in Greater Manchester!
The most Liberal Democrat MPs ever.
What an election. What a stunning result. 🧡
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Another day on the local campaign trail! This time out with Dan to get out the vote in Offerton. 👊
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It was wonderful to have a (brief) break from campaigning yesterday to attend the fantastic
@StockportPride
festival and wave the Liberal flag. Seeing so many people out in support was heart-warming.
Lib Dems will always be on the side of pride, equality and inclusivity for all.
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The weather held out for our canvassing session this afternoon! ☀️
Great to be out on the doors talking to our residents. So many people switching to back
@Lisa_Smart
because they know she can bring the change we need to Hazel Grove.
#GeneralElectionN0W
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What a fantastic hustings this afternoon with
#MyVoteMyVoice
- I really enjoyed tackling questions that often go ignored in politics.
A huge thank you to the organisers for putting it together and giving us the chance to answer questions from a really engaging audience!
@BBCNWT
Candidates shared their views on the issues that mater most to our
#MyVoteMyVoice
community in Greater Manchester.
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With all our nominations in, I'm delighted to officially be on the ballot paper alongside the incredible
@SalfordLibDems
candidates running across our great city this year.
We're running more candidates then we've run since 2004 - and I'm so proud of the work our team has done.
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Out with the Quays team to get out the vote for today’s elections! So great to see so much support for
@SalfordLibDems
and our really fantastic candidates.
Make sure to go and vote before polls close at 10pm!
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What a week!
🎤 Many fantastic debates with lively discussion and great questions
🗳️ So much campaigning for our wonderful local candidates across GM
🐕 Ritchie’s first post-campaigning Starbucks
⭐️ A brief shot to Stardom via my favourite FB meme group
Bring on the next…
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Happy Polling Day Eve, everyone! 🎵
Big thanks to the MVP of this campaign... my big yellow raincoat.
Been through it all with me, and has me known as “that guy in yellow constantly knocking and stuffing stuff in our letterboxes”.
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Super stoked!
@paul_heilbron
was an incredible candidate who though a fantastic campaign. He will make for an even more incredible councillor! 💪
BREAKING: Liberal Democrats hold the seat in Quays ward.
Full result:
Paul Heilbron (Lib Dem) - 540
Elizabeth McCoy (Labour) - 321
Andrea Josephine Romero O'Brien (Green) - 124
985 total votes. 12.3% turnout.
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Nobody joins the Lib Dems with the expectation that they'll fall into a council seat. Every one of our candidates has to work tirelessly for every single vote.
Voting for a Lib Dem candidate means voting for someone who is willing to fight for their community.
Here's the thing: Liberal Democrats don’t do safe seats. We work all year round and fight for every single vote, so you know you’re getting a fighter when you elect a Lib Dem.
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Politician on The Edge Reading Politics on The Edge 🙃
@RoryStewartUK
(Promise I didn’t got to NYC just for this pun)
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Delighted to be officially selected by my local party
@SalfordLibDem
to run as their Mayoral candidate for Salford in
#Locals2021
. Looking forward to taking the fight to Labour and working alongside our incredible local candidates across the city. 🙌
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Poll ratings increase infinitely upon this becoming a reality. 💀
@PushTheSutton
We’re all going to go through the aye lobby painted up like the blue man group , apart from Ed who is going to dress up as a big orange bowling ball and skittle us all down. The journalists will love it.
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Preventing parliament from doing its job through
#Prorogation
goes beyond Brexit - it's a direct attack on our Parliamentary democracy by an unelected PM.
All those pretending this is business as usual are well aware of the fact that this 5 week prorogation is beyond normal.
“We have a Prime Minister who has faced precisely one day of Parliamentary scrutiny so far…and at the centre of our democracy is that the government is accountable to Parliament."
Meg Russell, Director of the
@ConUnit_UCL
tells
@BBCWorldatOne
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Not even the rain has stopped us campaigning today! 🌧️
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A huge thanks to
@BBCRadioManc
and
@sweeneysalford
for having me in the hot seat this morning to discuss my positive vision for the future of Greater Manchester!
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On a personal note, I'm so happy and proud to be representing
#Salford
& Eccles on the ballot paper today.
If you told me a year ago I would be running as a LibDem candidate in a general election, I'd have called you bonkers...
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As of yesterday, the papers are in and I'm officially the Lib Dem candidate for Salford & Eccles!
#GeneralElection2019
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Amazing night for the
@SalfordLibDems
- well done to our two new councillors there!!
Salford results: Lib Dem GAIN from Labour in Quays
🟢Lucy Staniforth (Green) - 135
🔴Phil Tresadern (Labour) - 503
🟡Alex Warren (Lib Dem) - 972
#LDReporter
#LocalElections2022
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Absolutely delighted to be represnting our Lib Dem plan for the future in Salford.
🛑 Stop Brexit
🌍 Tackle the climate emergency
👩🎓 Invest in education
💷 Create a fairer economy
🗣️ Transform mental health services
These are fantastic, Liberal ideas 🔶
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Big thanks to
@SalfordNow
for chatting with me about the incredible work all of our candidates have been doing in the lead up to tomorrow's elections. 💪
So proud to work alongside a fantastic team of dedicated and passionate Lib Dems.
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Just like to take this moment to say a huge thank you to
@AndyBob1308
for all the support and stress management he's given to me over the campaign!
Can't wait to marry him in four weeks time. 🥰
So proud to have just voted for
@jakelibdem
for Salford Mayor and although that's a long shot, keeping everything crossed for the council elections in which it's all to play for! Good luck to everyone fighting for change in Salford - you can do it!
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They're handed the opportunity to protect residents against the soaring costs of cladding removal... and the Tories vote against it.
How out of touch with people do you have to be to do that?
#EndOurCladdingScandal
Results
29 Conservative MPs voted against the Government and 8 abstained.
Find out how your MP voted on the
#FireSafetyBill
👇👇👇
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On May 6th we have a real chance of changing Salford Council for the better, and we're ready to make a difference.
We're running brilliant Lib Dem candidates across the city. Elect us, and this is what you'll get. 👇
#SalfordCouncil
#LocalElections2021
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Spent the morning crafting up some homes for our birds and bats over in Torkington Park with the Friends of team and some budding volunteers.
Looking forward to getting them up! 🦇
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A gorgeous morning to wander down to the library! ☀️
I’ll be here until 12 (with coffee!) for our regular advice surgery.
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Another reason we need
#ProportionalRepresentation
...
Ironically, PR in this election would've been a boon for Corbyn and his policies.
As our (former) leader Jo pointed out, Labour and the Tories would be split into different parties if not for the two party system... (1/3)
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A big thank you to the 3099 people who voted for me in
#Salford
& Eccles! A wonderful and humbling thought to have that support on an otherwise difficult night for our party. (1/3)
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A lovely evening to be out on the doorstep!
So great to see so many people have already cast their postal votes for our
@SalfordLibDems
candidates.
Feeling good about
#LocalElections2021
💪
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Getting a little too used to these Christmas-time deliveries...
Side-note: are you even a Lib Dem campaigner I'd you don't have a bright yellow coat to do your literature rounds in?
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What a day! Thanks to all the voters, campaigners, and fellow Libdems-in-arms.
Looking forward to the results, but whatever happens we should all be immensely proud. 👊🔶
#LocalElection2023
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@RlSalford
@StuartCremins
@salford_mayor
@ArnoldSaunders5
@SalfordDevils
Yes. The stadium was built for Salford, and it should remain in our hands for Salford teams to use.
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155 doors later, I am slightly sunburnt but have had some fantastic conversations about issues in
#Claremont
- from crime to saving our green spaces.
The appetite for change in our local area can’t be underestimated!
#LocalElections
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A big thank you to the
@GreenLibDems
for hosting a fantastic Zoom Q&A with our
#GreaterManchester
Mayoral candidate,
@andykelly
last night.
A really informative meeting with some fantastic discussion. Looking forward to helping Andy campaign in the run up to the 2021 election!
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Yet another example of the Conservatives in complete meltdown across Greater Manchester…
NEW: The Conservative candidate in the Greater Manchester Mayoral election has defected to Reform UK. Dan Barker says it’s due to the national party failing to support him. He claims they’ve “given up on Greater Manchester”. More on
@BBCRadioManc
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Millions of people will be affected if the self-employed scheme isn't extended in line with furlough.
The government only provided support to the self-employed after intense pressure - we've got to keep putting the pressure on to protect the livelihoods of self-employed people.
Just asked PM if he would extend help to self-employed people, like the extension of furlough
Millions of cleaners, childminders, taxi drivers & hairdressers will not get any support after May
Disappointed he failed to answer & just joked
No money is no joke
@BorisJohnson
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Our new focus for the
#LocalElections
in Claremont has just arrived - proud to present you with our full slate of candidates for the Claremont ward!
Look out for more info in the coming days as the next Focus drops on your doorstep. ✌️
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One of my favourite things about today: seeing so many Lib Dems who I’ve followed eagerly for years finally pick up their well-earned seats.
The hard work really can pay off! 💪
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A big thank you to all of my friends and family for putting up with my constant election-ing and complete lack of presence the last five weeks.
A special shout out to my wonderful fiancé,
@AndyBob1308
, who has been my rock of support the last few weeks. (3/3)
#GE2019
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The work starts now 👊
Say hello to your new team of Hazel Grove councillors!
@Wendy4Stockport
@CllrFrankie
&
@jakelibdem
are ready to get to work. 💪
Thank you to everyone who voted and gave us a resounding win. We are all incredibly proud to represent Stockport's best community.
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Kersal and Broughton Park results
Lib Dem GAIN 1 and Conservative HOLD 2
Arnie Saunders, Ari Leitner and Avrohom Yitzchok Walter are elected
#LocalElections2021
#LDReporter
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Disappointing to see our MP sharing antisemitic views. As someone who fought against her in the GE, I thought she was a respectable person - even if I didn't agree with her politics.
Salford deserves better than this.
Sir Keir Starmer sacks Rebecca Long-Bailey over 'antisemitic conspiracy theory' article
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This was a really fantastic hustings to be a part of. It was great to speak about a subject I’m so passionate about and engage with some great people across the Uk Tech sector. Thanks for having me! 💅
We've kicked off our first
#TechHustings
event in Manchester today! Sue Daley leading a tech debate between Jake Austin (
@LibDems
) and
@AndyBurnhamGM
(
@UKLabour
).
@ActiveProfileUK
@techclimbersuk
@NCCGroupplc
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Never thought I’d see the day when my husband would be drinking beer and playing Fifa…! ⚽️
Did I sign up to this? 🥲
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We rely on our NHS for so much. Seeing it systematically dismantled by a Tory government who have consistently underfunded our public services for so long is devastating.
BREAKING: Greater Manchester's NHS being plunged into 'special measures' over £180m black hole of debt
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Just cast my first vote as a resident of Stockport for the
@HGWardLibDems
and our incredible councillor Paul Ankers!
Best of luck to all my LD friends who are standing in today's local elections across the country - especially in my old city of Salford. 🗳️
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Alex has been an absolutely incredible candidate. To take us from nothing to within 103 votes of winning another Salford seat is absolutely brilliant. 🙌
So proud to have helped him along the way. Well done
@awliberal
and the
@SalfordLibDems
Quays team in a fantastic result!
@Jon_Col
@jakelibdem
@SalfordLibDems
Right pal. I lost by 103 votes, tell you what, I'l have a go anyway.
#CleanUpTheQuays
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There is a reason our party consistently has it's economic pledges independently verified.
Unlike the Tory and Labour pledges, we build an economic future on evidence and sound planning - rather than pie-in-the-sky thinking and cynical electioneering.
#UniteToRemain
Does Jo Swinson's £50bn "remain bonus" add up?
Out fab FactWatch column finds out. Hat tip to research whizs at
@FullFact
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As if the countless reasons not to vote Tory in
#GE2019
weren't already enough, Tommy Robinson has now endorsed Boris.
That's what the Conservatives have become.
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Continually frustrated by the government attempting to pull the wool over our eyes by referring to an "Australian Style deal."
Australia doesn't have a deal with the EU beyond WTO terms. An Australian deal is
#NoDeal
. Their attempt to control the narrative is deeply cynical.
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Psyched to have played a part in this! 👀
Stockport Result
#LE2023
LDM: 30 (+1)
LAB: 24 (=)
IND/LOC: 6 (+3)
GRN: 3 (+1)
CON: 0 (-5)
No Overall Control - No Change.
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Nobody should be surprised by this.
"Get Brexit Done" is a ridiculous slogan that tried to dupe the public into thinking this will all be over come January 31st. It won't be.
Tomorrow, we need to deny the Tories a majority to stop this mess.
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Well done to all candidates standing down at this election to achieve something more important than any political party.
#UniteToRemain
When politicians work together towards a common goals, we can achieve more.
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Congratulations to
@RLong_Bailey
for retaining her seat with a strong majority. Hats off to the other candidates,
@Attika4Salford
,
@bryanblears
&
@MicklerPpc
, who all ran strong campaigns. It's been a great few weeks campaigning against each other. (2/3)
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Big thanks to
@MySalford
and
@josephtiman
for hosting this hustings.
It was a fantastic opportunity to tell the people of Salford what our priorities are as Mayoral and Council candidates.
WATCH: Salford Mayoral Candidate Hustings. The future of the AJ Bell Stadium, plans for Buile Hill Mansion and of course, the state of the city's roads, are all on the agenda
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Today is the
#TrinityAndBlackfriars
by-Election in
#Salford
- go and vote!
Our incredible LD candidate
@JosephAllen1234
has done a top job speaking for residents in the campaign.
Let’s help him join our own
@CllrWalters
, who has shown us all how we can hold Labour to account!
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@RlSalford
@StuartCremins
@salford_mayor
@ArnoldSaunders5
@SalfordDevils
Absolutely opposed to its sale. Not up for debate, in my eyes.
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At the moment,
#Salford
is one of the areas lucky enough to be undergoing the PrEP trial.
Access to medication that can prevent HIV and potentially be life saving for many gay men across the country should not be locked to a postcode.
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Labour-led GMCA are planning cuts to Offerton fire station’s overnight services, meaning Hazel Grove residents will have to wait until on-call firefighters can reach them in an emergency.
Sign the petition below to make your voice heard 👇
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Great to see our Quays Team, including the amazing
@awliberal
hard at work! 💪
Lib Dems Return to Salford with Big Plans for New Quays Ward
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Looking forward to representing Salford & Eccles as the only
#RevokeArticle50
party in a
#generalelection2019
that seems all but certain!
The easiest and fastest way to stop this whole Brexit debacle is to vote LibDem so we can get a majority.
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@OreganoUK
@LauraEvansTeam
Completely agree! We need a strategy for consistent, safe cycling across the whole region. We can’t expect people to travel by bike without investing in the infrastructure that lets them do so safely.
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Absolutely no condemnation of Trump from Boris. Why am I not surprised?
Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.
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I joined the Lib Dems because their work in coalition government means I'm able to get married this year.
Seeing the Labour leader support a church that wants to see that banned is so disappointing.
...and the tweet is still up one day later. 🤷
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Signed, and happy to do so. Happy to work with
@NorthWestFOE
pledge to tackle the climate crisis! Thanks for all the work you do to keep this issue at the forefront of people’s minds.
@jakelibdem
Hi Jake, we’re asking all candidates in the GM mayoral election to pledge to tackle the climate and nature emergencies and build a fairer society for all - will you sign the pledge ?
Read our Climate Plan for GM here:
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Published and promoted by M Jones on behalf of J Austin (Liberal Democrats), all at 47 Church Road, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4NG.
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Delighted to be part of
@TheDebateUoS
later today, alongside the other candidates hoping to represent
#Salford
.
I'll be making the case to
#StopBrexit
for the people of Salford, and you can tune in via the YouTube livestream:
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With a General Election just around the corner, take two minutes to make sure you're registered to vote.
This is especially important for students across
#Salford
! This will be an election that shapes the direction of the country for years.
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Always great to be getting out the message with such a fantastic team!
Well done on all the work guys, looking forward to a great cmpaign. 👏
I am running for councilor with the
@SalfordLibDems
for the Blackfriars ward.
Let's
#CleanUpBlackfriars
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@Elece22
We both decided to change to a brand new surname neither of us previously had. It's nice to feel like we're starting our own little family in that respect! Too each their own, though. 😊
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Tonight's debate just made it clear that both Johnson & Corbyn are dire options for Prime Minister.
#LeadersDebate
They're not the only choice.
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