My first π¬ on Bluesky...
Station Hill development is nearly there..
Public art 10/10
They're all Superb, but for me, the mural is "Wow" another level π
My first π¬ on Bluesky...
Station Hill development is nearly there..
Public art 10/10
They're all Superb, but for me, the mural is "Wow" another level π
Thanks to our friends from Church ward for joining the Whitley councillors and volunteers out on sunny Ambrook Road this morning
#Labourdoorstep
Out & about in Church ward this afternoon with Cllrs Andrew & Ruth
Good to catch up with some familiar residents (in what was part of our old Whitley ward) & feel the early spring π on my face.
OnwardπΉ
Blue sky on background with catkins in the foreground
Dialled into the @serauk.bsky.social Labour Environment Campaign AGM and presenting my Treasurer's report. Listening from this beautiful spot in Thatcham #Berkshire
We stand with Ukraine. Now and for as long as it takes.
A good morning listening to residents on Kennet Island with Cllr Micky Leng, Cllr Alice Mpofu-Coles and Labour volunteers followed by lunch at Fidget and Bob
Democracy is #AllYearEveryYear
Whitley & Church ward Cllrs met up with our neighbouring Shinfield Parish Cllrs Ian & Zoran.
Friendly discussions around shared issues for our residents. 'collaboration' & areas of mutual benefit etc (to use the council speak)
Onward π
Thanks Alice and Ama for helping out @mickyleng.bsky.social in getting out our Councillor newsletter and @yuanfenyang.bsky.social's leaflet out to residents on Kennet Island today.
It's cheesy but true - we're working for Whitley All Year, Every Year.
π¬ "The NHS workforce is more diverse than at any other point in its history. Unfortunately, it ignores the fact that just 4% of doctors come from a working-class background."
Our alum, Rachel, writes about the lack of class diversity in medicine π
YES! πππΊ
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The builder shortage challenging the government's growth plans
Innovative ideas...
'Presumption in favour of sustainable development'
& regeneration of areas around transport links e.g train stations.
Who'd have thunk it π
www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...
Cllr Surgery with @racheleden.bsky.social followed by meet & greet in the area.
Always good to catch up with our residents.
Thanksπ to Alice & Robin for coming along.
OnwardπΉ
Housing Policy discussion with Alex Toal from Labour Housing and Red Brick and Labour Lead Cllrs from Reading Borough Council
Good discussion on Labour's Housing policy last night at Reading Central AMM with my fellow Lead Cllr @mickyleng.bsky.social and @alextoal.bsky.social from Labour Housing and @redbrickblog.bsky.social . Some good questions and follow up suggestions after the meeting as well from members.
My Saturday morning was better than afternoon.
Bootball customary selfie.
Win or lose.
Lucky socks
Bovril π
Stockport worth the win tbh.
UURRRZZZ
Onward βοΈ
Nice to join Yuan's 'MP's Coffee morning' at Geoffrey Field Junior.
Tnxπ to all residents that came along, local Cllrs, School staff, Neighbourhood police & Age UK.
Special mention to @RachelEden for holding the fort on other business so that we could attend.
Photo Β©οΈ Jacky π
I want to make sure that no avenue is left unexplored in my campaign for Reading FC's survival, so today I have written to the Chinese Embassy in London with my fellow Reading MPs, @mattrodda.bsky.social and @oliviabailey.bsky.social, to ask the embassy for their help in contacting the owners. [1/2]
We've introduced our Children's Wellbeing Bill into parliament today, but how will it protect children? π
π Stronger safeguards on home education
β Unique child identifier to prevent children slipping through cracks
π§βπ« Multi agency safeguarding teams to bring together support for children
Good to listen and catchup with Cllr Alice Mpofu-Coles in Whitley this morning.
If you missed us you don't need to wait for our next surgery we and @mickyleng.bsky.social are always happy to hear from Whitley ward residents #RdgUK
I went on a Reclaim the Night March this evening, campaigning for women's safety. Before we even got going, a man walked past shouting, "Feminists suck," and we were heckled by boys who appeared to be as young at 12/13. There's a lot still to do. #reclaimthenight #rdguk
Whitley Wood Community Centre
No appointment necessary..
Tea & coffee available π
Sunday evening, meet & greet with Shinfield residents.
Hi-Viz on π
Vote Becca Brown πΉ
December 5th
Hello Sarah ππ
Rabbit's clever," said Pooh thoughtfully.
"Yes," said Piglet, "Rabbit's clever."
"And he has Brain."
"Yes," said Piglet, "Rabbit has Brain."
There was a long silence.
"I suppose," said Pooh, "that that's why he never understands anything.β