John Whitby @WhitbyJmwhitby Twitter profile

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John Whitby

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3 months

Yesterday morning, after 9 hours of counting, I was elected as the MP for Derbyshire Dales. I wanted to thank all of the thousands of people that came out to vote for me. It is truly humbling. There is so much to do, but tomorrow, I will go to London to start representing you.

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John Whitby

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3 months

It’s fair to say that there are a lot of Labour MP’s!

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John Whitby

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4 months

It was a pleasure to welcome our East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward, to Hilton this afternoon.

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John Whitby

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4 months

Whatever other parties may be claiming, it’s between the Tories and Labour.

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John Whitby

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3 months

Publicly owned railways! The Labour government continues to deliver on its promises.

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John Whitby

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4 months

We had an excellent response on the doorsteps this afternoon in Wirksworth, with some having already voted Labour by post.

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John Whitby

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4 months

Getting out the vote in Derbyshire Dales.

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John Whitby

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3 months

Cromford, the birthplace of mass production. And all powered by renewable energy!

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John Whitby

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6 years

Leonardo has arrived in Derby! Works by the artist/inventor/all round genius have arrived at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Another coup for our great city and great Museum.

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John Whitby

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5 months

Excellent response today in Wirksworth and Matlock.

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John Whitby

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5 months

Voters in Bakewell and Cromford shared their concerns about the state of the NHS and adult social care. Change is just a vote away!

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John Whitby

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5 months

Wirksworth market was buzzing this morning. I spoke to countless voters who were desperate for a Labour government.

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John Whitby

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5 months

Incredible turnout today in Tideswell. Thanks to all the volunteers who were helping to deliver a Labour government.

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John Whitby

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4 months

We did three canvassing sessions today in Darley Dale, thanks to everyone that volunteered. We’re all a bit fitter now!

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John Whitby

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4 months

Another great turnout today in Matlock. We spoke to hundreds of people and there was great positivity towards our message. Remember, only Labour can beat the Tories in Derbyshire Dales.

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John Whitby

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24 days

Giants! In more ways than one.

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John Whitby

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3 months

Mr Speaker.

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John Whitby

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3 months

I visited the Medway centre in Bakewell today for their 25th anniversary celebrations. The centre was quite literally built by the community for the community. We were treated to an outstanding performance from the Bakewell Youth Theatre doing songs from Les Mis. Awesome!

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John Whitby

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4 months

It was a hot day, but a positive one in Matlock yesterday, plenty of support for Labour. 8 days to go!

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John Whitby

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3 months

I visited the Bakewell Country Festival, along with thousands of others. It was clearly a great success and the Police tractor has to be one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen!

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John Whitby

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2 months

I visited Matlock Jobcentre to find out more about the support they can offer to constituents who are looking for work or looking for more work. It was great to speak to the staff, I know that they do a great job.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

26 days

Happy Derbyshire Day! I’m proud to represent the most beautiful part of the county (if not the country) in Parliament and I’m looking forward to meeting more constituents, hearing your views, and supporting farms and businesses to ensure our local economy thrives. #DerbyshireDay

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John Whitby

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4 months

Interesting… the big guns being deployed to shore things up in Derbyshire Dales. Looks serious.

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John Whitby

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4 months

One week to go. Change is gonna come!

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John Whitby

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3 years

Today I was reminded that Derby’s significance is greater than the sum of its parts. The @MuseumofMaking is everything I wanted it to be and more and even better, I did the tour with @CllrJoannaWest . Congratulations to @tonybutler1 and the team.

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John Whitby

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10 days

Prepping for my maiden speech in Parliament. #DerbyshireDales #ChangeHasBegun

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John Whitby

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4 months

Canvass sessions in Parwich and Hulland Ward today. We got a load of Labour promises and even a new member!

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John Whitby

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4 months

Great to be in Bakewell this evening at the hustings. Thanks to the organisers for a well managed debate.

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John Whitby

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4 months

It was a genuine pleasure to be in Hathersage this morning. People are voting for change on the 4th of July.

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John Whitby

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4 months

Great support in the northern Dales this morning. Bradwell and Litton want change.

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John Whitby

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2 months

Aquabox, a Cromford charity, make and deliver water filtration systems to disaster zones. You can’t survive without clean water. Everything’s assembled by around 80 local volunteers. The team also send other essentials in the box. Ukraine, Nepal, Haiti, Syria etc have benefitted.

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John Whitby

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2 months

I had a really enlightening farm visit to Cubley this morning. We discussed a wide range of issues, but there is a positive feeling about the place and a good relationship with their primary customer, plus great hospitality!

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John Whitby

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4 months

The view from Whatstandwell.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

14 days

I’m grateful to Longcliffe quarries for inviting me to see their extensive operations including their wind turbines. One of the largest employers in the Dales, conscious of the need to support UK industry and to reduce emissions, they provide excellent jobs for local people.

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John Whitby

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1 month

Wirksworth was buzzing this afternoon with live music, art and food on offer at the Wirksworth Festival.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

6 years

I’ve been on a tour of the charities to hand over some big fat cheques! It’s really brought it home to me, just what a difference this money will make.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

2 months

I was joined by the Lord-lieutenant at Cromford Mills to learn about the plans to bring much of this historic site back into use. It’s not cheap to restore grade 1 listed buildings, but there’s a great team here, with the required ambition.

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John Whitby

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2 months

Glorious day at the Chatsworth Country Fair. A remarkable 70,000 visitors are expected over the three days and it’s not surprising as to why, with so much to see and do.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

6 years

Even months after the Mayor Making ceremony, I still had money coming in from my fundraising, so I decided to share it amongst 3 great charities that I had come across during my year. Here I am giving £800 to Jericho House, who do a great job of turning addicts lives around.....

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

3 years

It was great to go out campaigning with @JonAshworth today in Mackworth. I can’t wait for him to be in government.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

3 years

Thanks to everyone that came out to speak to residents on Walthamstow and Brentford this morning. Just over a month to go!

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John Whitby

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2 years

We were out talking to residents on Windmill Hill Lane and Ashbourne Rd today. The lack of an Ashbourne Rd bus was a common theme. The Tories haven’t funded an Ashbourne Rd bus to replace the 9, but they’ve laid on free buses in Allestree and Spondon. Strange that!

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

1 month

This morning, Derbyshire Labour MP’s visited the County Hall to hear the councils take on the care homes consultation. This evening we met with impacted relatives and UNISON to hear their side. I’ve got to say there was big difference between the two.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

1 month

I was given the honour of opening the newly refurbished Almshouses in Wirksworth. They’ve been fully modernised and now have a much higher EPC rating. They will provide excellent social housing for generations to come.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

6 years

Amazingly, the money is still coming in for my Mayoral fundraising. Here’s another £640 that was earned the hard way, losing to my wife at 10 pin bowling!In the next few weeks I’ll announce the final total for the year.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

6 years

Was John Whitby the coolest Mayor of Derby ever?

Was John Whitby the coolest Mayor of Derby ever?

Former singer Mr Whitby also managed to raise an impressive £64,000 for charity

www.derbytelegraph.co.uk

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

2 years

It was great to have the next foreign secretary (assuming Cleverly doesn’t get sacked in the next few months) out meeting the residents of Mackworth & New Zealand ward. Also, many thanks to young Labour who came out in force.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

4 years

It’s a great day for humanity and the planet. The lying, racist, corrupt, misogynistic, climate change denying, would be absolute monarch has been defeated by a guy that is essentially decent, fair and inclusive, so basically the polar opposite of Trump. Democracy has been saved.

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John Whitby

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4 months

You’ve got until midnight to register to vote! Don’t lose your chance to vote for change.

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John Whitby

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2 years

We were out knocking on doors on Campion St today. Lots of people signing our petition to keep Ashgate nursery school open and plenty more who had already signed it.

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John Whitby

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2 months

I had the pleasure of Terry Eckersley’s company, officially opening a supported living housing scheme through River Network. I spoke to a resident who told me that her life has been completely turned around (for the better) since moving in to the property.

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John Whitby

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5 years

I’m so deeply shocked by this. Annie was the High Sheriff the year that I was the Mayor and we attended hundreds of events together. She was such a wonderful person and a real force for good. What a loss, myself and Juliette feel devastated for Michael.

Derbyshire Police

@DerbysPolice

5 years

Tributes have been paid to the former High Sheriff of Derbyshire, Annie Hall, who tragically died yesterday after being caught in floodwater near Darley Dale. Our thoughts are with Annie's family and friends at this difficult time.

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John Whitby

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6 years

The money I gave to the museum (£11.5K) will be doubled courtesy of the Arts Council and their endowment scheme, making this a real bonus for our cultural heritage.

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John Whitby

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3 years

Many thanks to Young Labour for another campaign session on the Mackworth estate. Plenty of issues picked up and a positive response.

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John Whitby

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3 years

We had another really positive response today on Mackworth estate. Thanks to @NadinePeatfield @BaggyShanker and Martin Repton for joining me.

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John Whitby

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6 years

I’m very sorry that 64K isn’t enough for you. Clearly you have higher standards than me. By the way, many councillors from the 2 main parties contributed to the total and 1% of councillors expenses from 2016/17 would have raised an extra £127. Wow!

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John Whitby

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5 years

The #madeinderby phase 2 event was a celebration of our great past, present and future. Thanks to everyone who made it happen, I look forward to phase 3!

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

2 years

So many people have helped me this year and I thank you all, but I need to thank the following for help way above and beyond. @JPaulBayliss Paul Ashfield @AdamWisdish + all of young Labour @MeadowsCllrMike @Dhindsa ’s Martin Repton @StefanLamb1 and @DrAdrianHeald Many thanks guys!

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John Whitby

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4 months

John Whitby to Win '24 Derbyshire Dales

Our election campaign needs funds to win. Play your part in securing a Labour Victory in Derbyshire Dales

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John Whitby

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1 month

I’m backing British Farming #BackBritishFarmingDay

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

6 years

It really was ‘20 years ago today’. I’m absolutely amazed that anyone else would have known that. I suppose it must have meant something.

Frankosonic

@frankosonic

6 years

20 years ago today. The last Gorilla gig at the Vic in Derby. Almost everyone in Derby walks past the camera at some point. Full Big Kev action too @WhitbyJmwhitby @MrN_Cooper @gandysongs

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John Whitby

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6 months

Out this evening with Vernon Coaker and Labour’s East Midlands Mayoral candidate Claire Ward. Just 35 minutes left to vote for her.

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John Whitby

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6 years

....I gave £800 to TOGS who do great job under very difficult circumstances, of clothing families who are often in crisis and finally, I gave £800 to The Invisible Friends (TIF) who overwhelmed us when they sang at the Derby Rowing Club. They do so much for their young people!

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

2 years

It was a great privilege to spend some time with John Motson when I was the Mayor. What he didn’t know about the beautiful game wasn’t worth knowing. He was a lot of fun, a truly top bloke.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

2 years

Let it be so!

UK Polling Report

@PollingReportUK

2 years

LATEST SEAT PREDICTION: DERBY NORTH LAB @catkinson80 GAIN FROM CON @ASollowayUK MAJ: 22.2%

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John Whitby

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1 year

Not yet forgotten!

The 10 greatest obscure metal bands from the 1990s who should have been huge

Forget Dimebag and Durst - Metal Hammer celebrates the best unsung metal bands of the 90s.

www.loudersound.com

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

6 years

Derby Council : Say NO to Parking Charges for Allenton, Alvaston & Spondon Community District Centres. - Sign the Petition! via @UKChange

922 people signed and won this petition

Say NO to Parking Charges for Allenton, Alvaston & Spondon Community District Centres.

www.change.org

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

6 years

We have a water feature and brown bins, but we have a lot less essential children’s services staff. Do you think these things are related?

Baggy Shanker MP

@BaggyShanker

6 years

. @DerbyConserv remind me how much it cost to turn this water feature on? #priorities

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John Whitby

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1 year

It’s basically over for Sunak. Truss agrees with him.

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1 year

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John Whitby

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2 years

We had a great turn out for our Labour listens session on Kingsbury, Isleworth, Marylebone and Green Park. We found a load more Labour voters and some Tory to Labour switchers.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

5 years

Assembling in the cathedral before we unveil the second phase of #madeinderby in the Market Place and Iron Gate.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

2 months

PM statement: 4 August 2024

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a statement from Downing Street.

www.gov.uk

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

3 years

I’m prouder than ever to be a Derby supporter. The fans, the players and the manager are off the charts. The club must survive, let’s sell the Birmingham game out. #SaveDerbyCounty

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

2 years

We had a great response from Cricklewood and Enfield residents this morning. We’re reminding voters that the Tories are trying to suppress the vote by requiring over id. They’re trying to fix a problem that doesn’t exist, while ignoring all the many problems that do.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

3 years

Former Mayor of Derby and former leader of the council, show support for the mighty rams ahead of black and white day. #SaveDerbyCounty

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

5 years

And don’t forget £11.5M cancelling that ridiculous commemorative 50p coin, that commemorated a day when nothing happened (apart from Halloween).

Jack 🇪🇺🇬🇧❄️🌹

@Jackstant0n

5 years

Tories always saying we can’t afford things: the NHS, Social care, public investment. But we can afford some things.. £100M Brexit advert campaign £8bn No deal prep £1bn to buy the DUP votes £150M on another general election £13BN corporate tax cuts Just about priorities really

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

5 years

Plan C is presumably implementing the Labour policy of rebuilding.

Chris Doidge

@BBCChrisD

5 years

Big news. Derby's Assembly Rooms *will not* be refurbished. Costs have increased again - from £24m to over £30m - and the administration is set to draw a line in the sand. "All options" on the table for what is, effectively, Plan C. Reaction to follow.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

1 year

@prafulnargund @IslingtonNorth @IslingtonSouth @IslingtonLabour @LabourinDerby @endi2g @KayaJunction @JasonUJackson @RuschenHannah @MillinchipBen @staff_heather Many thanks for all your support today, it’s so far above and beyond the call of duty.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

5 years

Beautifully put, by one of the few drummers in the great Mr Peart’s league. My lifelong favourite band, Rush have been the ultimate innovators, educators and high bar setters, largely due to the genius of Neil Peart.

Neil Cooper

@MrN_Cooper

5 years

Thanks @KerrangMagazine for giving me the chance to pay tribute to the mighty Neil Peart.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

3 years

Absolutely! I don’t know too much about Sancho, but I do know that @MarcusRashford isn’t just a credit to English football, he’s a credit to humanity and @BukayoSaka87 is a kid, just out of school who had the balls to take the 5th penalty in a major final. They are true heroes.

Gordon Brown

@GordonBrown

3 years

Marcus, Jadon, Bukayo: be assured that the unfair and racist abuse you have been subjected to on social media does not in any way represent the British people. You are - and will remain - role models and heroes to all the people I know #Euros2021

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John Whitby

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2 years

This is a blatant election bribe, announced on the last day before purdah. There are 3 bus services that have been axed in Derby, but there is no mention, no consideration, of a bus for Ashbourne Rd, let alone a free one.

Derby City Council

@DerbyCC

2 years

Two new shuttle bus routes launched today, keeping residents in Allestree, Darley and Spondon connected to their local communities. 🚌 The buses are free for passengers to use and will run Monday to Friday. 🚏 You can download the timetables here 👇

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John Whitby

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2 years

I’m very glad to say that it was all worth it! Thanks for helping us get over the line.

Alex Norris MP

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2 years

What a top @ng_labour team getting the vote out in Mackworth on polling day in Derby. Response really positive. Crossing fingers for @LabourinDerby !

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

5 years

Please listen to the speech, it’ll give hope to millions.

Keir Starmer

@Keir_Starmer

5 years

It’s the honour and privilege of my life to be elected as Leader of the Labour Party. I will lead this great party into a new era, with confidence and hope, so that when the time comes, we can serve our country again – in government.

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John Whitby

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3 years

@dcfcofficial The more restrictions EFL place on us, the better we seem to get. The better we get, the more incensed the EFL become and place more barriers in the way of our sale. There seems no end to this persecution. We have been punished enough. Gibson/EFL won’t be happy until we’re dead.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

5 years

@BBCChrisD @Jackstant0n What a loss! The best chair of a meeting and one of the 2 best orators at Derby city council in the last 10 years (along with the late great Dave Roberts) but more than anything, an honourable man.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

2 years

We’ve been out twice today in Mackworth ward (the New Zealand end) with our friends from Nottingham. We didn’t discuss football, but on all other things, we can agree! Thanks to @DrAdrianHeald for his continued support.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

3 years

Thanks to all my Labour Party friends who came out campaigning with me today in Mackworth. We had another good response.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

5 years

Maybe the reality of running a council that has been mercilessly starved of cash by the government for 10 years has finally hit home.

Jack 🇪🇺🇬🇧❄️🌹

@Jackstant0n

5 years

Still off this weekend!

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

3 years

@PoBHG @MrN_Cooper @jake74 @nonswearyphil @Pablo66 @MsSarahGatford @TheBeyondBand It’s taken me about 20 years to come to terms with it, but yes!

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

4 years

Neil and H, live Facebook chat on Saturday. The Beyond might just get a mention.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

3 years

A statesman, humanitarian and a political giant. I would add Bank of England independence to this impressive list, oh yeah, and saving the global economy after the credit crunch.

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John Whitby

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4 years

That’s putting a very positive spin on simply having a larger market place. At least there’ll be plenty of room for more light up Christmas presents! What they should be doing is rebuilding a performance venue on the site, but that would mean admitting that they got it wrong.

BBC Derby

@BBCDerby

4 years

This is what the former Assembly Rooms site could look like, if Derby City Council gets permission to demolish it. The area could be re-landscaped and used for pop-up markets, outdoor events, food and drink stalls and car parking. 📷: Derby City Council

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1 year

@prafulnargund @IslingtonLabour @PutneyFleur @endi2g @catkinson80 @LabourinDerby @Rosiekurnaz @AlexZurClark @AmyBass_ @ed_holtom @rbs_tito You guys are legends! Many thanks for supporting Labour in Derby.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

3 years

This is encouraging. The grown ups are getting involved.

RamsTrust

@RamsTrust

3 years

Statement from Dame Margaret Beckett MP, Derby South.

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John Whitby

@WhitbyJmwhitby

5 years

What hope is there if people like this are running the country. If he doesn’t want to be embarrassed by school children protesting, then he should get his government to ACTUALLY do something, starting with reversing Osborne’s cuts to a raft of green initiatives.