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Former Chair of Labour's NEC. CAC CLP Rep. Work in public affairs. All views my own.

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Alice Perry
3 years
Going to keep wearing my mask on public transport. Even when it’s just me on the tube.
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3 years
At today’s Labour NEC meeting it was positive to hear that party membership is stable at around 430,000, with thousands of new members joining.
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2 years
Wow @UKLabour is in the middle of an unprecedented membership surge! Tens of thousands of people are joining to build a better future and bring about the change of government we so desperately need. You can join today at
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3 years
Labour now has over 435,000 members and thousands more people are joining. If you want to hold the government to account and build a better future, you can join at
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3 years
The Labour Party urgently needs to a definition of transphobia. This will be raised again at the next NEC Equalities Committee meeting.
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Alice Perry
3 years
What a tremendous honour to be elected Chair of the Labour National Executive Committee. Thank you all so much.
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8 years
So @OwenJones84 and I exchanged texts during the NEC meeting. I really appreciated his support - it was in no way threatening! @cathynewman
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Alice Perry
3 years
I have COVID. It is pretty wild that if I wanted to I could go out and about, without a mask, to the office, the gym, restaurants, nightclubs etc. (Obviously I won’t do this and feel lucky I still have some free LFTs)
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Labour Party finances are extremely healthy. Labour has raised significantly more than the Conservatives and importantly will go into the next General Election able to outspend rivals.
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Alice Perry
3 years
It is absurd that cash strapped Councils have been forced to hire massive venues to accommodate socially distanced meetings because the government won’t let us hold our meetings online during a pandemic
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Alice Perry
3 years
After 11 amazing years as a Councillor, I’ve decided to stand down in May. I’m so proud of everything we have achieved. I’m staying on the Labour NEC until my term ends in September and look forward to having a few drinks at conference and sharing some stories!
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Alice Perry
3 years
Since this tweet is suddenly getting a lot of attention, I’m adding a link to an emergency appeal to help pandemic response in Uganda and supply Entebbe Hospital with beds, oxygen and critical equipment
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First time a UK Prime Minister is attending a TUC Congress since 2009.
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Alice Perry
3 years
With everything that is going on, it is ridiculous that the government won’t allow Councils to return to online meetings.
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2 years
Nice to see colleague in real life and online in today’s hybrid Labour NEC meeting.
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3 years
It is positive that the Labour Party has new definitions of anti-black racism and Islamaphobia. It is clear we need to work with @LGBTLabour and others on a new definition of transphobia.
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Alice Perry
3 years
Positive Labour NEC meeting this morning. Very happy to support @AngelaRayner ’s proposals to increase diversity in future leadership elections.
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Alice Perry
3 years
A lot that needs to be done to improve the safety of elected representatives. Councillors and MPs should be accessible but surgeries must be secure and there are lots of compelling reasons to stop publish people’s home addresses online.
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Alice Perry
3 years
Festive NEC fire alarm
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5 months
Wow the Labour Party Conference Business Day tickets sold out in 24 hours!
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3 years
Solidarity with @LGBTLabour and our trans brothers and sisters
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1 year
It is an honour to be elected to represent CLPs on the CAC. Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me and Phil and the legends who organised to get this result. Big thank you to @labtowin and @OpenLabour for your amazing support.
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Alice Perry
3 years
If the Prime Minister can have his baby at work meetings, all elected representatives should have this right. New mothers need to be able to bring their young babies to meetings. You shouldn’t lose your voice or be marginalised because you have a baby.
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Alice Perry
3 years
Chairing today’s Labour NEC meeting, focusing on the crucial elections in May and preparing for a General Election
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Alice Perry
8 years
As a #LabourNEC member I would never support that sexist, racist, rape apologist rejoining Labour. Most/all NEC members aligned on this
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Alice Perry
5 months
So switching the electoral system to FPTP for Metro Mayors and PCCs to try to manipulate the outcomes worked out well then…
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Alice Perry
3 years
Imagine feeling so triggered by someone happily wearing a face mask that you go on their Instagram to slag off their baking skills 😂
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3 years
Feels like Gareth Southgate and this England team embody a positive, modern, inclusive vision of English national identity. They make me feel so proud.
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3 months
After everything Labour has been through in our recent past, hearing this Labour Government’s first King’s Speech is incredibly moving and humbling.
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Alice Perry
3 years
It is not good enough that someone referred to Labour’s NCC because of serious allegations of sexual harassment can just resign from the party before the hearing and walk away like nothing’s happened. Victims deserve justice. Predators should be held to account.
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Alice Perry
3 years
Women are depressingly under-represented in UK politics. Banning babies in meetings is so backwards. I brought my baby to an NEC meeting when she was 8 weeks old. I changed her nappy on the General Secretary’s desk. Big thank you to everyone who supported me when I was a new mum.
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3 years
Really positive Labour NEC meeting yesterday, with excellent presentations on the work to prepare for May’s elections and the next General Election. The Forde Report is also expected to be shared with the NEC in January.
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Alice Perry
10 years
Standing ovation at the fantastic opening night of The Crucible at the Old Vic http://t.co/S7c9N0RFLp
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3 years
Looking forward to chairing today’s Labour NEC away-day, focusing on strategy, campaigns and winning elections.
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3 months
Labour NEC reunion with @AbdiDuale_ at tonight’s @labourinthecity Summer Reception.
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Alice Perry
2 years
Keir Starmer couldn’t be clearer - Labour won’t go into coalition with the SNP or do a deal with them under any circumstances.
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Alice Perry
3 years
Birthday cake number two. Another @Nigella_Lawson chocolate Guinness cake as the last one was so popular
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Alice Perry
2 months
Love that there are now more @GMB_union MPs than Conservative Party MPs in parliament.
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Alice Perry
7 months
Also, if we want more people to stand to be Councillors, we need to restore their access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
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Alice Perry
3 months
Just want to say what an amazing, classy candidate @ShamaTatler was. What a superstar - an honour to campaign for her.
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Alice Perry
8 years
Thank you so much to everyone who elected me and @nick_forbes to the #LabourNEC
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Alice Perry
2 years
If you want to grow the economy, how about investing in affordable childcare?
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Alice Perry
1 year
Labour opens selection processes for 94 “non-priority” parliamentary seats. Voters everywhere deserve the chance to vote for a Labour representative. Fancy standing as a Labour candidate in a developmental seat? Check out the list at @LabourList
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Alice Perry
1 year
Please ask your CLP to nominate me and @PhilWilsonXMP to the Labour Party Conference Arrangements Committee
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Alice Perry
8 years
Of course Labour will stand a candidate in Richmond Park. The Lib Dems are our political opponents as much as the Tories or any other party
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Alice Perry
3 years
Labour currently has around 490,000 members
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Alice Perry
3 years
Labour NEC meeting just ended. 9 hours and 15 minutes - is that a record?
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Alice Perry
3 years
Spending limits make selections fairer and politics more accessible. We should have them for all internal Labour elections.
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3 years
I’ve written for @LabourList on why it’s critical we retain @UKLabour women’s representation in Parliament, and why it’s imperative next week’s meeting of the National Executive Committee vote for shorter, cheaper #Selections4ThisMillennium 🌹
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Alice Perry
3 years
The sad truth is lots of elected representatives don’t speak publicly about the appalling abuse they receive as it would be too upsetting for their families. This includes death threats and rape threats. MPs and Councillors should not have to put up with this.
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Alice Perry
2 years
Lots of us put enormous effort into encouraging people to get involved with politics. The vile, creepy, sexist abuse directed at @AngelaRayner reminds me why normal people often want nothing to do with party politics. We can’t let the bullies win.
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Alice Perry
3 months
Great to be out supporting the fantastic ⁦ @ShamaTatler ⁩. Loads of people looking forward to voting for Labour and change next Thursday
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Alice Perry
2 years
I joined the NEC eight years ago and it’s fair to say it’s been eventful! I couldn’t be prouder of Keir and Labour in 2022. Bring on the General Election!
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2 years
Very positive, constructive Labour NEC meeting today. Also nice to finish at 4pm. If I’ve achieved anything as NEC Chair this year, it’s to keep the meetings shorter (and therefore more accessible!)
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Alice Perry
3 years
It’s really important the Labour Party Conference passed the rule changes for the EHRC recommendations and new independent complaints process. Thank you to everyone who voted in favour.
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Alice Perry
1 year
If you believe in devolution, let local communities decide if they want low traffic neighbourhoods, 20 mph zones or policies to tackle air pollution. Let local Councils and voters decide what is best for their areas.
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Alice Perry
8 years
If we want more women to get involved in politics we need to address the poisonous atmosphere and the nasty personal abuse that goes with it
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Alice Perry
8 years
Galloway is NOT rejoining Labour! As per our rules (even without the sexism & racism) he'd still be barred for 5 yrs
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The Respect Party deregisters amid rumours George Galloway's about to rejoin Labour
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Alice Perry
3 years
Made a @Nigella_Lawson chocolate Guinness cake for Rosie’s birthday. So tasty!
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Alice Perry
11 months
Fantastic fundraiser for two amazing parliamentary candidates @MichaelPayneUK and @OliverRyanUK (also please can someone give @martinangus a auctioneer-based reality show)
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Alice Perry
8 years
This is exactly the opposite of what Jeremy Corbyn told the Labour NEC on 24 January.
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Labour explores alliance with Lib Dems and Greens in Stoke
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Alice Perry
2 years
Solidarity with the amazing @shah_arooj who has endured multiple racist, misogynistic campaigns against her. They have been genuinely terrifying. Her car has been firebombed. Her resilience, determination and grace is truly inspiring. Love you Arooj.
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Alice Perry
3 years
Tried to explain the Olympics to my three year old. “It’s like a Sports Day for the whole world.” Bad description - now she is upset because I said she couldn’t go to Japan and take part.
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Alice Perry
3 years
Just finished a Labour NEC working group meeting with @LabourWomensNet discussing AWS and improving diversity in local and national government. We’ve made progress but there’s lots more to do.
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Alice Perry
2 years
An honour to Chair this morning’s Labour Party Conference. Exciting to be in Liverpool debating the policies that will change the direction of our country and build a fairer, more prosperous future for all.  #Lab22
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Alice Perry
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First Labour CAC meeting, reflecting on Labour’s record breaking 2023 Annual Conference and plans for 2024. I’ll write a report on the meeting for @LabourList
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Alice Perry
1 year
Proud of my dad, standing for election to Babergh District Council in May. Labour didn’t stand in his ward in 2019 but Labour voters everywhere deserve a chance to vote for a Labour candidate.
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Alice Perry
8 years
Someone came up to one of our black British Cllrs in Sainsbury's and said "Go back to the jungle you monkey, get out of my f--ing country"
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Alice Perry
3 years
Our kitten is playing with next door’s puppy. The puppy is wagging his tail - it seems they are friends. This is the kind of wholesome Saturday morning content I need!
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Alice Perry
3 years
Haven’t written up my NEC report yet (where do you even start?) but I did make this fun top.
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Alice Perry
2 years
Delighted that #Lab22 unanimously passed the emergency motion on universal free school meals. A vital policy pioneered by Labour Councils and the GMB. Mary Turner would be proud.
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Alice Perry
9 years
Young working-class homeowners 'down 20% under Cameron'
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Alice Perry
3 years
Beautiful, inclusive #RemembranceSunday service at Islington Memorial Green
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Alice Perry
8 years
What has happened to the UK? What has the referendum unleashed? This nasty racism is not the British way. I want my country back.
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Alice Perry
3 years
Inspiring to hear from @MayorLpool Joanne Anderson - the UK’s first black woman to be a directly elected Mayor. Representation and diversity matters. 100% agree that we need to build equality into our systems so our politicians reflect the communities they come from.
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Alice Perry
4 months
With a bunch of legends to fundraise for two amazing Labour PPCs @anneliese_midge and @DavidBainesStH
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Alice Perry
4 months
Lovely to be out on the @IslingtonLabour #labourdoorstep . Really positive response for @prafulnargund
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Alice Perry
3 years
Can we have the Labour Party Conference in Margate? Maybe in Dreamland?
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3 years
The Labour Conference League Table
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Alice Perry
8 years
I have no idea what the next two years will hold but I promise to always stand up for Councillors and local government. Thank you all! X
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Alice Perry
10 years
I think these people might be voting Labour #labourdoorstep http://t.co/zTosho4Rl6
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Alice Perry
3 years
I am proud to support Ann Black. She is hard working, independent minded and fair. The Labour NEC needs Ann Black. Please ask your CLP to nominate her.
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Ann Black for Labour NEC
3 years
Nominations for Labour's National Executive Committee elections have opened, and I am standing for re-election as one of your nine CLP representatives on a platform of accountability, socialist policies, and genuine party democracy.
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Alice Perry
2 years
Great to be out in sunny Barnet supporting the fantastic ⁦ @BarnetLabour ⁩ - it would mean so much to win here
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Alice Perry
3 years
Thank you to all the staff, delegates and speakers who have enabled a fully democratic, online Women’s Conference. Inspiring to hear women debate the policies that matter to us #LabourWomen21
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Alice Perry
1 year
Lovely to welcome @Keir_Starmer , @AnnelieseDodds and the fab @LabourParty team to @CiceroGlobal today for a breakfast roundtable
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Alice Perry
3 years
Wait a Tory Councillor is doing what?! Just shows how irresponsible it was for the government to force Councils to hold meetings in person during a pandemic
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Phil McCann
3 years
This councillor says he will be at tomorrow’s (Tuesday’s) full @CheshireEast council meeting in person, despite testing positive for coronavirus. Conservative Marc Asquith says he’s “not too bothered” as he’s fully vaccinated. This is his email to all councillors tonight:
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Alice Perry
8 years
Fitting @IainMcNicol announces the Jo Cox Leadership programme to train women for leadership positions in local and nation government #Lab16
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Alice Perry
3 years
Chris Smith is such an important public figure - he means a lot to Islington and my family. One of my earliest political memories was my parents running a committee room in our house for the 1992 General Election.
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Today marks 37 years since Chris Smith became the first MP to voluntarily come out as gay. Chris proudly lends his name to our LGBT+ Candidates Fund - The Chris Smith List - and now sits in the House of Lords as Baron Smith of Finsbury.
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Alice Perry
1 year
What has happened to UCU? Time to drop the embarrassing student politics and focus on actually delivering for members (who badly need higher wages, better job security and fairer pensions)
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A hideous scene from UCU Congress earlier today. A Ukrainian victory would mean "subjugation and oppression" by "American imperialism". "The main enemy is at home!" The UCU backs the "Stop the War Coalition". It wants Ukraine to be left defenceless. Foul.
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Alice Perry
3 years
Tom is such an amazing person. The NEC will really miss him. Hoping he’ll be back soon.
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Sienna Rodgers
3 years
Tom Warnett, the highly respected GMB rep on Labour’s NEC known as a very effective member of the ruling body, is stepping down due to ill health. There will be a by-election concluding by 5pm tomorrow.
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Alice Perry
3 months
Back out on the #LabourDoorstep to support the fantastic @ShamaTatler with @mrsamjtalbot @Labourstone and @GracieMaeW . Great response from residents and nice to run into so many friends in the committee room too!
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Alice Perry
1 year
‘Forget the progressive alliance. Labour must fight as many seats as possible’ – good @LabourList blog by @keithdibs . The notions of safe/unwinnable seats has been turned upside down post-Brexit and as we’ve seen Labour can win in unexpected places.
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Alice Perry
9 years
London black cab drivers are the best taxi drivers in the world. How dare the Tories even suggest this?
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BBC London
9 years
Conservatives call for London cab driver 'Knowledge' test to be scrapped
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Alice Perry
3 years
The ALC is calling for the government review of security to include local government. I have heard too many unacceptable examples of abuse in public life. It’s becoming normalised. Thinking about the amazing @shah_arooj and the unacceptable threats and harassment she has faced.
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Association of Labour Councillors (ALC)
3 years
Following the tragic murder of Sir David Amess and the increase of violence and threats towards elected officials, the Association of Labour Councillors have issued the following statement
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Alice Perry
3 years
Excellent report by the fantastic Ann Black on this week’s Labour NEC meeting
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Ann Black for Labour NEC
3 years
🚨 NEW NEC REPORT 🚨 It was great to see people in person instead of disembodied shouting over zoom.
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Alice Perry
8 years
Interesting to see two talented MPs leaving parliament for local government. Local government and devolution is the future!
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Alice Perry
8 years
Great news that both Margaret Beckett and @ShabanaMahmood have been re-elected to Labour's NEC - two fantastic, inspirational women!
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