I’m excited to announce that I have been selected to be the Labour candidate for the Daybrook ward in the May 2023 Gedling Borough Council local elections. I’ll be working alongside the superb Cllr Sandra Barnes to serve local residents and focus on their community priorities. 🌹
Really impressed by
@Keir_Starmer
and his leadership launch in Manchester this afternoon. He’s clear about fighting inequality and shifting power back to communities so that people can feel more in control of their own lives and destinies.
Good to see
@MichaelPayneUK
on the BBC East Midlands Politics Show this morning. Clearly showing that we will all be better off in the East Midlands and across the country if we elect a Labour Government when we are finally given the chance to vote. 🌹
#Gedling
We’ve spoken to many voters in these local elections. Voters who were choosing the Lib Dems locally were always quick to say they would back Labour in a General Election. Heard that a lot. The media’s assessment of these LE results is way off. Labour can win majority government.
I’ve just been out door-knocking with
@LabourGedling
&
@MichaelPayneUK
. I can honestly say I have never heard Tory voters be so vitriolic about the Conservative Party. They are switching to Labour in their droves. People crying out for competence and stability.
#LabourDoorstep
Next stop, Macclesfield to support the absolutely brilliant
@Tim_Roca
. Tim will be a superb Member of Parliament for all constituents. It’s is time to turn the page on Conservative chaos and start anew with Labour. 🌹
Shocking that a leading member of Gedling Conservative Party has resorted to homophobic slurs against my husband. It is despicable that Tom Randall MP has chosen to associate with Keith Seaton, despite many residents commenting on the character of this individual.
When you wake up to an ugly, offensive, & despicable homophobic attack on you by a
@GedlingTories
Council candidate & activist, it makes you even more determined to stand up for the values of decency, equality, respect & compassion in society.
Immediate expulsion
@Conservatives
?
A big last push to remind people to vote
@UKLabour
on May 2nd. So many voters in Gedling are choosing
@ClaireWard4EM
and
@gary_godden
for a better future in the East Midlands. 🌹
Many recognise Thursday is the stepping stone to getting Britain’s future back.
@MichaelPayneUK
Another cracking day on the doorstep in Redhill, Gedling. So much support for
@LabourGedling
in the upcoming local elections. People openly saying they can’t wait for a General Election too. People want hopeful Britain, not broken Britain.
#VoteLabour
@MichaelPayneUK
🌹
So proud to hear our next Labour Chancellor,
@RachelReevesMP
set out a fiscally responsible economic vision for our country and support my husband,
@MichaelPayneUK
to be the next Member of Parliament for Gedling.
Brilliant to join colleagues and friends in Stoke-on-Trent this afternoon for a visit by
@Keir_Starmer
. Proud to support Labour’s Stoke-on-Trent South candidate,
@AllisonCGardner
. She will be a superb member of Parliament. Nice to see
@sylviedymond
too! 🌹🌹🌹
Something many voters do not know is that you can use out of date photo ID as long as the photo still looks like you. So do not be put off rooting out that old passport or other ID to use your vote. There is no room for complacency in this election if you want change! 🌹
"We shouldn't be here to attack someone for who they love", says
@MichaelPayneUK
after a Tory party member and local elections candidate posted a homophobic slur about him
Keith Seaton has now been suspended by the local Conservative Party
I urge National Trust Members to vote against the resolution which proposes to stop the National Trust participating in Pride celebrations. What is it with some of these individuals obsessing about LGBT+ people and their lives? Let people be who they are. It isn’t harming you!
Excited to have my pass ready for Labour Party Conference being held in the vibrant city of Liverpool! 🌹🏙️ Looking forward to engaging discussions, networking, and shaping a progressive future. Let's make it a memorable conference! 🗳️✨
#LabourConference
#LiverpoolBound
Absolutely delighted to open the changing places toilet at Kidsgrove
@Tesco
today to support people with disabilities. With a modern hoist and excellent changing facilities, more people will be able to live healthy and active lives and not be held back by their disabilities. 👍
Exciting News! I started a new chapter in my career this week
@UNISONEastMids
, the public service union. So grateful for the warm welcome from colleagues in the East Midlands office. Ready to contribute and support UNISON's work and campaigns across the region.🌟
🌹 Proud to be with Labour colleagues from all corners of the UK at Labour Conference. Together, we're committed to building a fairer, more inclusive future for all. 🇬🇧✊
#LabourConference
#UnityInDiversity
#ProgressForAll
@BarrySheerman
I agree. We could get a doctors appointment on the same day and never waited in A&E more than a few hours. I also remember a family member getting to see a cancer specialist within days. The NHS was so much better under Labour.
The first night of conference has been brilliant. Lovely for
@MichaelPayneUK
and I to meet the lovely and positive legend,
@juliasuzanne76
and her team. 🌹🌹🌹
I am honoured to have been installed as Honorary Alderman of Newcastle-under-Lyme this evening after many years of serving the residents of Kidsgrove, Butt Lane and Talke. Thank you to residents, family, friends and colleagues for all their support. Feeling super proud! ❤️
This evening I had the incredible honour of being named Deputy Mayor of Gedling.
Congratulations to the new Mayor, Cllr Ron McCrossen and thank you to the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Julie Najuk for all her hard work over the last municipal year.
Great to meet
@DrRosena
at
#LabLocal20
Conference. Really impressed by her passion and clear vision for the future of
@UKLabour
. I’m sure she would make a fantastic Deputy Leader of our party.
Shocking
#Countryfile
episode this evening exposing the poisoning of endangered white-tailed sea eagles in Dorset. Even worse to find the West Dorset Tory MP received funds from a shooting estate & police investigation into poisonings were later dropped.
@NotTomRandallMP
I’ve knocked hundreds of doors in Gedling over the last few months and I’ve had immigration raised once. Many people raise the cost of living crisis and the shocking Tory/Liz Truss crashing of the British economy. Tom is making it up as he goes along.
I just took great pleasure in voting against all ‘Restore Trust’ candidates in the
@nationaltrust
Council elections.I will not support candidates who seem to want to want to take the Trust back to the 1940s.The National Trust is for all of us and diversity should be celebrated.
🗳️ Excited to support
@david4lcs
for MP in Stoke-on-Trent North, Kidsgrove, Butt Lane, and Talke! He will work hard and stand up for everyone. Trust him with your vote at the next General Election.
#VoteDavidWilliams
#VoteLabour
🌹
Loved taking a break from the campaign trail this afternoon to support
@MichelleWelshUK
and
@MichaelPayneUK
. So nice to see the lovely
@martinangus
- doing a sterling job as always. I’ve always believed in Labour and I’ve always believed in my country. Vote Labour 4th July. 🌹🇬🇧
I am absolutely delighted to have been elected Arnold Labour Party Branch Secretary this evening. I’m looking forward to working with party members, local election candidates and of course the Labour parliamentary candidate to win elections and change lives. 🌹
Great to witness
@MichaelPayneUK
spotlighting the Tories' neglect in leveling up Gedling and exposing the tax cuts deception this week. The solution to rectify the mess created by the Tories lies in electing Michael and a Labour Government at the earliest opportunity. 🌹
Great to see
@MichaelPayneUK
on the Politics East Midlands show this morning, speaking up for Gedling and education. Also highlighting the shocking Tory cuts to local Councils desperately trying to provide frontline services in difficult times. Only Labour can fix this mess.
So proud of my Michael. He’s smashed his election with 66% of the vote for Labour in his ward. Well done also to his running mate, Kathryn. At the end of the day if you do the work and look after people in your community, they will look after you at the ballot box. 🌹
On behalf of Newcastle Borough Council Labour Group, I am sending Solidarity to all those staff taking
#UCUstrike
action. Workers are asking for fairness, equal pay and secure contracts. It is the least they deserve.
@KeeleUCU
Proud to support
@david4lcs
to be the next MP for Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove. Caring and genuine, seeking to support and represent the people in the town I was born and brought up in. It’s time for change, vote David Williams & Labour on Thursday 4th July. 🌹
🌹 THANK YOU KYLE! 🌹
I'm delighted to have the support of Kyle Robinson, former Mayor of Kidsgrove & former Councillor for Butt Lane & Talke.
Kyle loves our area to bits & he's worked incredibly hard for our community over the years. Your support means so much Kyle - thanks!
Please use your two votes in
#Daybrook
,
#Gedling
for Labour on Thursday 4th May. Sandra and I will work hard all year round, not just at election time. 🌹🌹
❎Barnes
❎Robinson-Payne
The result for the Daybrook ward has been announced.
Sandra Barnes (Lab) has been elected with 923 votes and Kyle Robinson-Payne (Lab) has been elected with 896 votes.
Detailed results available at
Another excellent leafleting session in Redhill with our buddies from Stoke to support
@KathrynFox333
&
@MichaelPayneUK
. Great to speak to everyone in their gardens and lots of people voting
@UKLabour
in the Gedling local election.
The state of this! Me and my family are from Polish descent and some of us are utterly appalled about the way in which the LGBT+ community have been treated by Duda and the Polish Government. It is horrifying that a British PM would congratulate such an individual.
Congratulations to
@AndrzejDuda
on your re-election as President of Poland. The UK and Poland have a long, shared history and friendship in Europe, NATO and elsewhere. I look forward to that continuing as we face the challenges and opportunities ahead.
"Twelve years – you’ve done bugger all about it."
This is the moment an angry member of the public interrupted a press interview with Health Secretary Steve Barclay to ask him why the Government has done “nothing” about lengthy waits for ambulances
This evening I decided not to put myself forward to continue as Newcastle Borough Council Labour Group Leader at our Group AGM. Congratulations to
@CllrStubbsNUL
on becoming our new leader. Together we will continue to fight for a Labour win - locally and nationally. 🌹
Another productive day on
#LabourDoorstep
talking to voters. Clearly some recognise the importance of tactical voting if we are to get rid of this chaotic government
#outoftimeoutofideas
Honoured to attend the Arnold Remembrance Parade today, representing the Daybrook ward. 🕊️ Laid a wreath to pay tribute to the incredible sacrifices made by our heroes. The overwhelming community support made this solemn event even more special. 🇬🇧
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
Congratulations David. My old town of Kidsgrove will be served well by you, as will the rest of the city. It’s time to bring back some respect and decency to politics in Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove. I know you will bring people together to change lives for the better.🌹
🌹Stoke-on-Trent North & Kidsgrove🌹
✅ I'm so humbled to have been selected as Labour's candidate for Stoke-on-Trent North & Kidsgrove. The hard work starts now.
✅ Our movement is lucky to have such committed & talented candidates & I know we'll be working closely together.
It’s time to make work pay. It’s time for Labour’s
#NewDeal
for Working People👇🏻
1️⃣ Rights from day 1
💷 Raise the minimum wage
🚮 Repeal anti-union laws
🛑 Ban 0 hr contracts
🚫 End fire & rehire
🤒 Raise sick pay
➕ more
Thank you
@UsdawUnion
for campaigning in Gedling today.
Another brilliant campaign session for
@RuthSmeeth
in Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove. People want an experienced and dedicated MP like Ruth who will fight for us every single day. We deserve the best!
You have done an outstanding job as Labour’s longest serving Deputy Leader in Local Government. Talk about breaking glass ceilings too! Thank you for everything you have done for Labour Councillors and your genuine commitment to improve lives for the better up and down the UK!🌹x
🧵 For 7 years I’ve had the tremendous privilege & honour to serve as Deputy Leader for almost 7,000 Labour councillors across the UK - each and every one of them a Labour hero! I’ve decided not to seek re-election as
@LGA_Labour
Deputy Leader and will stand down in late summer.
This is so upsetting to see, especially in diverse Nottingham. Hate crimes on the basis of sexual orientation are up by 112% in the last five years. We must keep fighting for LGBT+ rights and equality in the UK and across the world. Sending well wishes to the person affected.
I am absolutely delighted to have been elected Treasurer of Arnold Branch Labour Party this evening. I am looking forward to working with local Labour Party members to raise funds for branch activities and election campaigns. 🌹
Time is running out to vote for
@RuthSmeeth
in Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove. Ruth has been fighting hard for us and she’s helped to put our area on the map. If you haven’t voted yet you have until 10pm.
#VoteLabour
🌹
It has been awesome to see so many friends and colleagues from across the country at
#LabourConferece24
. Let the change begin by clearing up the catastrophic mess left by the Tories. A difficult road ahead but there’s light at the end of the tunnel for our brilliant country. 🌹
Tomorrow I step up to the role of Operations Director at the charity I work for - Erewash Voluntary Action in Derbyshire. It was certainly a challenge to join a new organisation in the middle of a pandemic, but made so much easier thanks to a superb team of people. Can’t wait! 🙂
Amazing turnout of volunteers this weekend in Daybrook to get out the vote for
@ClaireWard4EM
and
@gary_godden
on May 2nd. People want change with
@UKLabour
both locally and nationally. Plenty of people also ready for a general election and pledging support for
@MichaelPayneUK
.🌹
Having a great time networking with
@UKLabour
Members, Cllrs, MPs and Lords
@EastMidsLabour
Regional Conference. Lots of passionate contributions from everyone. Hearing loud and clear, we need a Labour Government. 🌹🌹🌹
Attended the 3rd Woodthorpe Scouts AGM & Awards at Pepperpots with Gedling Youth Mayor Stella Clarke. Honoured to open the new camp fire site named after Ron Hodges. Congrats to all awardees & thanks to parents/volunteers. Fantastic BBQ & evening! 👏👏👏
#Scouts
#Gedling
Thank you to my amazing team today for putting on a surprise buffet at work to celebrate my upcoming wedding. I am truly blessed to work with such a fab bunch of people.
#thankyou
Great night at Mapperley Light Switch on with
@MichaelPayneUK
. Lovely to catch up with fellow Councillors, residents, community groups and businesses making the event so successful. Christmas is coming. 🎄
Honoured to be a conference delegate
@UsdawUnion
National Political Conference 2024 this weekend in Manchester. The strap line of this conference sums things up perfectly - You’re better off with
@UKLabour
. Good to meet shop workers from across UK, campaigning for a Labour Gov.
🇬🇧🔥 D-DAY BEACON LIGHTING 🔥🇬🇧
Honoured to light the beacon at Gedling Country Park as Deputy Mayor this evening to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Remembering all who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
#DDay80
#WeWillRememberThem
Excellent start to
@EastMidsLabour
Regional Conference in Loughborough. Great speeches given by
@UKLabour
legend, Dame Margaret Beckett MP and Labour’s General Secretary, David Evans. Also a great line up of Labour Parliamentary candidates who are ready to win to change lives.
Great to see
@MichaelPayneUK
on East Midlands Politics this morning. Speaking up for Gedling and challenging the Tories on the cost of living crisis, calling out the lack of levelling up and talking about the issues that matter to people.
#FromGedlingForGedling
Lovely to attend a service to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Southwell Minister this morning. Representing the residents of Daybrook and Gedling at this special event. 🇬🇧👑
A ‘lifelong Tory’ voter told me today he will no longer be in that category at the next election due to the damage done to the economy by Truss and the Tories. He was switching to Labour for the first time. He was worried there will be no country left at the hands of these lot.
Michael and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas. We won’t be sending out as many cards this year because of the current situation. We shall be making a donation to the
@mndassoc
and
@Ovacome
in remembrance of loved ones no longer with us. Sending our good wishes to all. 💙
More fab campaign sessions today in Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove for
@RuthSmeeth
to continue to be our hardworking and dedicated Member of Parliament.
Pleased to be attending
@mndassoc
session at
#LabLocal21
listening to stories of people with MND. It is so important for councils to act fast when someone is diagnosed with this disease to give them good quality of life at home.
#ActToAdapt
Brilliant to be out in Woodborough this evening with Sarah and James. Lots of issues from crumbling pavements to lack of investment in schools. People already saying they will be voting
@MichaelPayneUK
in the next GE. 🌹
Labour's 5 missions for a better Britain 🇬🇧
📈 Secure the highest sustained growth in the G7
⚕️ Build an NHS fit for the future
👮 Make Britain's streets safe
🪜 Break down the barriers to opportunity at every stage
💚 Make Britain a clean energy superpower
Happy New Year to all my friends, family and colleagues. 2020 has been difficult but I wouldn’t say it has been completely awful. There have been some great moments and I’ve met some amazing people. Here’s to a fabulous 2021! 🎉
Great to be out supporting John Taylor this morning in the Bestwood St Albans Gedling Borough Council by-election to be held on Monday 16th September. Very positive response from local residents who want a Councillor focused on local issues.
#VoteTaylor
#VoteLabour
🌹
Brilliant leaflet delivery session in Redhill for
@MichaelPayneUK
and with
@KathrynFox333
. People in their gardens were really chatty and happy to take our Labour leaflets. It also feels like Spring is finally here. ☀️ 🌷🐰 🌹
Great Arnold Branch Labour Party stall this morning. Lots of comments of support and local issues reported by residents for us to get sorted. People telling us that they are desperate for change and that they want a general election now! 🌹
A really lovely afternoon catching up with gorgeous people to raise money for Ukraine. Thank you to the amazing
@trudiemc
for inviting us and organising such a successful event.
#Ukraine
faces a dark time, but your kindness will bring light to many. 🇺🇦 🇬🇧
🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 Let’s celebrate love, diversity, and the strength of the LGBTQ+ community. Together, we can create a world where everyone is free to be themselves.
#Pride2024
#LoveIsLove
#EqualityForAll
#PrideMonth
Shocking for Sunak to walk off from someone who was simply telling the truth about the state of our NHS. Appalling for a PM to be so dismissive and rude! This a perfect example of why we desperately need change.
Exclusive footage of Rishi Sunak challenged this morning by a former health worker on the state of the NHS, - captured by an off duty
@skynews
camera operator
Great to be on two boards in Cavendish ward for
@LizClunie
& Dwayne Henry. Thank you to Lord
@Vernon_Coaker
for helping to get out the vote with this fabulous team.
#VoteLabour
🌹🌹
Lovely morning in Arnold with Hilary, Trish and the
@dignityindying
Campaign Team. The campaign believes everybody has the right to a good death. Including the option of assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults. So much support for choice this morning.
Thank you to all members who attended Arnold Branch Christmas Fuddle this evening. Thank you to Lord
@Vernon_Coaker
and
@LabourGedling
Parliamentary candidate
@MichaelPayneUK
speaking so passionately about various issues. Raised lots of funds plus donations for Arnold Foodbank.
It was lovely to join
@MichaelPayneUK
and friends last night at Gedling Country Park for the Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting. So much support from Gedling residents with many feeling in a jubilant mood.
#BeaconLighting
#HM70
Our feet are starting to fall off! Worth it in Gedling ward for the fabulous
@JennyCllr
&
@Lyndape20828710
. So many people have already voted Labour. Lots of VL marks on our sheets. You have until 10pm to get your votes in. 🌹