Community activist, Labour Party member, gardener, grandma and former Early Years advisory teacher.
London, England
Joined March 2013
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kathy π retweeted
The Tories were so blinded by their hatred of the EU - we ended up tangled in post Brexit red tape, the total cost of that - Β£5 Billion a year. Yes the opposite to what the Brexit camp claimed (less red tape, easier exporting, they need us more than we need them...).
Labour with its pragmatic approach will fix this.
Good news.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmp3β¦
kathy π retweeted
Not the biggest result of the night, but one of the most pleasurable. Steve Hilton losing out to be governor in California
kathy π retweeted
Tonight, the American people sent a clear message β they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face.
These results were only possible because outstanding candidates stepped forward in every region of the country β including in areas once considered long shots. They came from different backgrounds and represented a range of political perspectives, but were united by shared values, a belief in public service, and a commitment to putting the people of their districts and states first.
We also owe a debt of gratitude to the thousands of election officials and volunteers from both parties who helped ensure a smooth election and carried out one of the most essential functions of our democracy.
While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future.
kathy π retweeted
π¨ NEW: Politics UK's prediction for tomorrow's Holborn and St Pancras by-election
π΄ LAB: 42%
π’ GRN: 32%
β‘οΈ RFM: 6%
π΅ CON: 6%
π LDM: 4%
π€ WPB: 4%
π£ RES: 1%
βͺοΈ OTH: 1%
Read more: politicsuk.substack.com/p/hoβ¦
kathy π retweeted
Patriotism cannot only be about what we are against - it has to be a vision we are fighting for.
That vision is embodied by the tapestry of different cultures writ large across Finchley & Golders Green that creates a rich, proud, resilient British identity. (1/3)
kathy π retweeted
Being a total idiot I left my black laptop bag on the tube on Thursday at around 9.10pm. It was on the High Barnet branch of northern line. Itβs got my laptop and two recorders in it. If anybody has handed it on/picked it up, it would be amazing to get back. Please share
kathy π retweeted
If Andy Burnham wants to make an appointment that would truly change the way government is viewed in the United Kingdom, he should immediately appoint Feargal Sharkey as his Environment Agency chief and give him real power to regulate our green and pleasant land.
kathy π retweeted
"Blue Flag beach sewage crisis as HUNDREDS of tourists fall sick at some of UK's best beaches."
Taking the kids to the seaside this weekend are you?
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/beβ¦
kathy π retweeted
"Englandβs rivers and lakes are poisoned by sewage. These official numbers prove it."
So what's the plan guys @andyburnham @angelaeagle ?
inews.co.uk/news/england-rivβ¦
kathy π retweeted
"Over 100 MPs call for Thames Water to go into special administration."
Now we're talking. I see Thames Water have upped the ante by claiming it will cost Β£140bn to nationalise the industry.... π€£π€£π€£ oh how we laughed.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/264451β¦
kathy π retweeted
NEW: @SadiqKhan has announced 5,000 more street trees in high heat-risk areas to help cool London.
Great to speak to @BBCLondon about the 640,000 trees planted since 2016, part of 8 million across London, helping cool temperatures by up to 6Β°C. Next: 10% more canopy by 2050 π³
kathy π retweeted
"I am sad that Mr Hitler has withdrawn from this coming election. He acknowledges his wrongdoing, he's served his time but if he wants to withdraw that's a matter for him. I'm glad to say that Mr Hitler will take up an advisory role, advising me on on how to combat extremism."
kathy π retweeted
Solar panels are going up on schools across the country - including Bristolβs own Avonmouth Primary.
This Government is taking practical action to help schools generate their own clean electricity, reduce energy costs and support our transition to net zero.
kathy π retweeted
Iβm one of around 700,000 Londoners who canβt swim. So learning has become a personal mission.
Great to join @swimdemcrew to talk about opening up Londonβs blue spaces and share 5 essentials for new swimmers.
Thatβs what @SadiqKhanβs Clean Rivers & Waterways Plan is all about.
kathy π retweeted
A great turnout in Southmead for my final town hall before the summer break.
We covered everything from local concerns to international affairs, with climate change emerging as the biggest topic of discussion.
See you at my next Q&A in September!
kathy π retweeted
My parents came to London believing tomorrow could be better than yesterday.
The Downs Estate gave that hope a home.
The University of Greenwich gave it purpose.
London gave me the privilege to serve.
kathy π retweeted
This was organised and planned by Keir Starmer and his team. Credit where credit is due please.
π¨ NEW: Andy Burnham has announced an Β£8.4bn investment in the UKβs nuclear submarine programme
Β£5.9bn will go to BAE Systems and the rest to the supply chain to prepare HMS Dreadnought for service in the 2030s
He says it will create 22,000 apprenticeships by 2035
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
This is not a new announcement. The Β£8.4 billion is βpart of the already agreed Dreadnought programmeβ.
There is no new money here and no new jobs. This is a re-announcement.
βAlready agreedβtheguardian.com/politics/2026/β¦
Page 29 lists existing spending far higher than 8.4 billion for the programme.
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