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Wokingham Borough’s new Mayor - Carol Jewell!
May 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Wokingham Borough’s new Mayor - Carol Jewell!
Things aren’t going in the right direction in the UK on LGBTQ+ rights. It’s important that we recognise that and start to fight for fundamental freedoms for everyone #IDAHOBIT
May 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Things aren’t going in the right direction in the UK on LGBTQ+ rights. It’s important that we recognise that and start to fight for fundamental freedoms for everyone #IDAHOBIT
The Muslim community have a fair in Wokingham marketplace today (Sunday 11th). Lots of great stalls!
May 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The Muslim community have a fair in Wokingham marketplace today (Sunday 11th). Lots of great stalls!
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My press release pulled in a nice bit of coverage for Trans Rescue today. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news...
LGBTQ+ charity reports spike in transgender people trying to leave the UK
Netherland-based NGO Trans Rescue reported a '40-fold increase' in British transgender people trying to leave the country
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
April 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My press release pulled in a nice bit of coverage for Trans Rescue today. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Wokingham Pride and friends on our way to London to protest against the removal of rights from trans people. We’re getting phenomenal support - people are stopping to talk, giving us thumbs up, even a hug from one guy #transrights
April 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Wokingham Pride and friends on our way to London to protest against the removal of rights from trans people. We’re getting phenomenal support - people are stopping to talk, giving us thumbs up, even a hug from one guy #transrights
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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Person who drafted the Equality Act indicates the Supreme Court has taken quite the liberty in its ruling.
Person who drafted the Equality Act indicates the Supreme Court has taken quite the liberty in its ruling.
Ruling on ‘woman’ definition at odds with UK Equality Act’s aim, says ex-civil servant
Giving trans women same sex discrimination rights as biological women was ‘clear premise’, says key figure
www.theguardian.com
April 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Person who drafted the Equality Act indicates the Supreme Court has taken quite the liberty in its ruling.
Person who drafted the Equality Act indicates the Supreme Court has taken quite the liberty in its ruling.
I'm doing the Wokingham Walk on Sunday to raise money for Wokingham Pride - our free, local grassroots Pride. If you're in a position to donate I'd be very grateful :-)
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £10000 to Support Wokingham Pride – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to Support Wokingham Pride. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
April 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I'm doing the Wokingham Walk on Sunday to raise money for Wokingham Pride - our free, local grassroots Pride. If you're in a position to donate I'd be very grateful :-)
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
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On #TransDayOfVisibility we celebrate trans people and stand with the trans community against hatred and discrimination.
To all our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming members, supporters, friends and followers: We respect you, we value you - today and every day.
To all our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming members, supporters, friends and followers: We respect you, we value you - today and every day.
March 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
On #TransDayOfVisibility we celebrate trans people and stand with the trans community against hatred and discrimination.
To all our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming members, supporters, friends and followers: We respect you, we value you - today and every day.
To all our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming members, supporters, friends and followers: We respect you, we value you - today and every day.
Great speech at #Wokingham full council tonight by Cllr Mark Ashwell on his ambitions for #Cantley Park, the ‘jewel in the North Wokingham crown’
March 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Great speech at #Wokingham full council tonight by Cllr Mark Ashwell on his ambitions for #Cantley Park, the ‘jewel in the North Wokingham crown’
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Brits overwhelmingly back a youth mobility scheme, a win-win for the UK and Europe. Yet the Government is sticking its head in the sand, refusing to listen.
Not only would the scheme young people more opportunities, it could also give Britain a much needed economic boost.
Not only would the scheme young people more opportunities, it could also give Britain a much needed economic boost.
March 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Brits overwhelmingly back a youth mobility scheme, a win-win for the UK and Europe. Yet the Government is sticking its head in the sand, refusing to listen.
Not only would the scheme young people more opportunities, it could also give Britain a much needed economic boost.
Not only would the scheme young people more opportunities, it could also give Britain a much needed economic boost.
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Trudeau: He has said repeatedly, what he wants is to see a total collapse of the Canadian economy. Because that will make it easier to annex us. First of all, that's never going to happen. We will never be the 51st state.
March 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Trudeau: He has said repeatedly, what he wants is to see a total collapse of the Canadian economy. Because that will make it easier to annex us. First of all, that's never going to happen. We will never be the 51st state.
Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate
February 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate
I’ve just spoken at #Wokingham Borough Full Council about the fantastic benefits that working with our partners in the wider community brings to residents. From the established success of the Hardship Alliance to innovations such as the Resident Reception pilots, we are able to do more together
February 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I’ve just spoken at #Wokingham Borough Full Council about the fantastic benefits that working with our partners in the wider community brings to residents. From the established success of the Hardship Alliance to innovations such as the Resident Reception pilots, we are able to do more together
At the #Wokingham Borough Council Exec meeting tonight, leader Stephen Conway spoke to reaffirm the Council’s commitment to spending on #Emmbrook Secondary School made with the Circle Trust in 2024
February 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
At the #Wokingham Borough Council Exec meeting tonight, leader Stephen Conway spoke to reaffirm the Council’s commitment to spending on #Emmbrook Secondary School made with the Circle Trust in 2024
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I've claimed the gulf for my village in Berkshire.
February 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I've claimed the gulf for my village in Berkshire.
With Wokingham Pride at the volunteer Fair, #Wokingham Town Hall until 1pm today (Saturday 1st Feb)
February 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
With Wokingham Pride at the volunteer Fair, #Wokingham Town Hall until 1pm today (Saturday 1st Feb)
I’m very pleased that we have a commitment from the council to visit the new Tanhouse bridge to look at the pathways to the bridge. Network Rail has left these in a very poor condition and we’d like their commitment to repair asap
January 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I’m very pleased that we have a commitment from the council to visit the new Tanhouse bridge to look at the pathways to the bridge. Network Rail has left these in a very poor condition and we’d like their commitment to repair asap
A very happy happy Christmas to all who celebrate the day today
January 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
A very happy happy Christmas to all who celebrate the day today
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It’s time for THE charger.
Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging new mobile electronic devices in the EU.
It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need!
#DigitalEU
Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging new mobile electronic devices in the EU.
It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need!
#DigitalEU
December 28, 2024 at 7:09 AM
It’s time for THE charger.
Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging new mobile electronic devices in the EU.
It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need!
#DigitalEU
Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging new mobile electronic devices in the EU.
It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need!
#DigitalEU
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As Hanukkah begins, wishing Jewish communities in the UK and beyond a joyous and peaceful festival of lights.
Chanukah Sameach!
Chanukah Sameach!
December 25, 2024 at 5:10 PM
As Hanukkah begins, wishing Jewish communities in the UK and beyond a joyous and peaceful festival of lights.
Chanukah Sameach!
Chanukah Sameach!
Happy Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Happy Christmas!
My Emmbrook colleague Basit Alvi asks at #Wokingham Full Council about how we’re ensuring there will be enough burial spaces for our Muslim residents. The Leader updates that active planning is underway to provide more spaces
November 21, 2024 at 9:35 PM
My Emmbrook colleague Basit Alvi asks at #Wokingham Full Council about how we’re ensuring there will be enough burial spaces for our Muslim residents. The Leader updates that active planning is underway to provide more spaces
I’ve had a question at #Wokingham full council this evening on support to elderly residents in this very cold weather. There is a deadline of 21st December for eligible pensioners to sign up for Pension Credit, to get Winter Fuel Allowance for this year. Please spread the word
November 21, 2024 at 9:24 PM
I’ve had a question at #Wokingham full council this evening on support to elderly residents in this very cold weather. There is a deadline of 21st December for eligible pensioners to sign up for Pension Credit, to get Winter Fuel Allowance for this year. Please spread the word