Bryony Rudkin
@bryony1963.bsky.social
Councillor. Student. Swimmer. Mother in law. Take your pick.
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“240 days since his arrest, Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul now faces 142 charges, incurring up to 2 400 years of imprisonment. This is deeply alarming,” declared @congress.coe.int President Marc Cools today.
Read the full statement ⬇️ go.coe.int/VwkLl
Read the full statement ⬇️ go.coe.int/VwkLl
President of Congress of Local and Regional Authorities warns against prolonged detention of mayors, as today marks 240th day since arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul - Congress of Local and ...
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Strasbourg, France 14 November 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
“240 days since his arrest, Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul now faces 142 charges, incurring up to 2 400 years of imprisonment. This is deeply alarming,” declared @congress.coe.int President Marc Cools today.
Read the full statement ⬇️ go.coe.int/VwkLl
Read the full statement ⬇️ go.coe.int/VwkLl
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#Moldova takes over the rotating Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers from #Malta, leading the organisation’s work for the next six months.
Learn more about the Republic of Moldova’s priorities: www.coe.int/en/web/presi...
Learn more about the Republic of Moldova’s priorities: www.coe.int/en/web/presi...
November 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
#Moldova takes over the rotating Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers from #Malta, leading the organisation’s work for the next six months.
Learn more about the Republic of Moldova’s priorities: www.coe.int/en/web/presi...
Learn more about the Republic of Moldova’s priorities: www.coe.int/en/web/presi...
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New Town & Christ Church (Colchester) Council By-Election Result:
🌹 LAB: 29.7% (-27.6)
🔶 LDM: 24.4% (+12.1)
➡️ RFM: 22.3% (New)
🌍 GRN: 14.9% (+5.3)
🌳 CON: 7.4% (-8.9)
🙋 Ind: 1.4% (-3.1)
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
🌹 LAB: 29.7% (-27.6)
🔶 LDM: 24.4% (+12.1)
➡️ RFM: 22.3% (New)
🌍 GRN: 14.9% (+5.3)
🌳 CON: 7.4% (-8.9)
🙋 Ind: 1.4% (-3.1)
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
October 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New Town & Christ Church (Colchester) Council By-Election Result:
🌹 LAB: 29.7% (-27.6)
🔶 LDM: 24.4% (+12.1)
➡️ RFM: 22.3% (New)
🌍 GRN: 14.9% (+5.3)
🌳 CON: 7.4% (-8.9)
🙋 Ind: 1.4% (-3.1)
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
🌹 LAB: 29.7% (-27.6)
🔶 LDM: 24.4% (+12.1)
➡️ RFM: 22.3% (New)
🌍 GRN: 14.9% (+5.3)
🌳 CON: 7.4% (-8.9)
🙋 Ind: 1.4% (-3.1)
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
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I know Handsworth well. I love it. The Soho Road is one of the most vibrant streets in the world. I was attached to the library there for a writing project last year and I wrote a whole chunk about it in my book Hope And Glory. Read it if you get a chance
October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I know Handsworth well. I love it. The Soho Road is one of the most vibrant streets in the world. I was attached to the library there for a writing project last year and I wrote a whole chunk about it in my book Hope And Glory. Read it if you get a chance
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In London, hate will never win.
September 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
In London, hate will never win.
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One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.
September 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.
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We launched our campaign this morning and the response has been incredibly humbling. Thank you for your support. Iowans are ready for something new—and together, we’ll defeat Joni Ernst and send an underdog to the Senate.
August 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We launched our campaign this morning and the response has been incredibly humbling. Thank you for your support. Iowans are ready for something new—and together, we’ll defeat Joni Ernst and send an underdog to the Senate.
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Stephanie 'Steve' Shirley has died aged 91. She is the subject of I think, one of the best ever FT lunches, which you can read here (registration or subscription required, will post a first 300 clicks free link in the replies):
Tech pioneer Stephanie Shirley: ‘I need to make the life that was saved worth saving’
The ‘venture philanthropist’ on her journey from child refugee to billion-dollar businesswoman — and why Britain must do more for those fleeing war today
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August 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Stephanie 'Steve' Shirley has died aged 91. She is the subject of I think, one of the best ever FT lunches, which you can read here (registration or subscription required, will post a first 300 clicks free link in the replies):
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Oh no. Tom Lehrer gone. At his great age, it’s not a tragedy, I know, but it just does feel bad not having his genius in the world.
July 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Oh no. Tom Lehrer gone. At his great age, it’s not a tragedy, I know, but it just does feel bad not having his genius in the world.
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BREAKING: COUNTRY NOT BROKEN
July 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
BREAKING: COUNTRY NOT BROKEN
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Ozzy Osbourne was so proud of where he came from, and in return we were proud of him. Having met him and all of Black Sabbath it was always like talking to your Brummie uncle, kind, sarcastic, warm.
July 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Ozzy Osbourne was so proud of where he came from, and in return we were proud of him. Having met him and all of Black Sabbath it was always like talking to your Brummie uncle, kind, sarcastic, warm.
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📣 We’ve landed on Bluesky! 🦋
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is now on Bluesky.
Follow us for the latest updates on local and regional democracy across Europe.
#Democracy #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is now on Bluesky.
Follow us for the latest updates on local and regional democracy across Europe.
#Democracy #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw
July 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
📣 We’ve landed on Bluesky! 🦋
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is now on Bluesky.
Follow us for the latest updates on local and regional democracy across Europe.
#Democracy #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is now on Bluesky.
Follow us for the latest updates on local and regional democracy across Europe.
#Democracy #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw
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Frank Brangwyn was an apprentice to William Morris from 1882 to 1884 and, like Morris, thought an artist's mission was to paint life. He was a polymath painting murals, making prints and designing furniture, textiles, stained glass, and ceramics. 'The Swans,' is from 1921.
May 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Frank Brangwyn was an apprentice to William Morris from 1882 to 1884 and, like Morris, thought an artist's mission was to paint life. He was a polymath painting murals, making prints and designing furniture, textiles, stained glass, and ceramics. 'The Swans,' is from 1921.
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📍 in London for the first-ever EU–UK Summit.
We’ve got a real chance to turn the page and write a new chapter in our relationship.
Working together to deliver on the security of our shared continent and the prosperity of people on both sides of the Channel.
We’ve got a real chance to turn the page and write a new chapter in our relationship.
Working together to deliver on the security of our shared continent and the prosperity of people on both sides of the Channel.
May 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
📍 in London for the first-ever EU–UK Summit.
We’ve got a real chance to turn the page and write a new chapter in our relationship.
Working together to deliver on the security of our shared continent and the prosperity of people on both sides of the Channel.
We’ve got a real chance to turn the page and write a new chapter in our relationship.
Working together to deliver on the security of our shared continent and the prosperity of people on both sides of the Channel.
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The choice is clear: it is Bypass or bust.
We can drastically reduce congestion, protect jobs and investment, and modernise our road network.
Or will it be the same ‘do nothing’ approach?
I have made my choice.
It is time the Suffolk Conservatives made theirs.
My EADT / Ipswich Star column 👇
We can drastically reduce congestion, protect jobs and investment, and modernise our road network.
Or will it be the same ‘do nothing’ approach?
I have made my choice.
It is time the Suffolk Conservatives made theirs.
My EADT / Ipswich Star column 👇
OPINION: Common sense is needed ahead of Orwell Bridge works
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that the Orwell Bridge faced seven weeks of repairs, which would result in a partial closure of this critical…
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 6:48 AM
The choice is clear: it is Bypass or bust.
We can drastically reduce congestion, protect jobs and investment, and modernise our road network.
Or will it be the same ‘do nothing’ approach?
I have made my choice.
It is time the Suffolk Conservatives made theirs.
My EADT / Ipswich Star column 👇
We can drastically reduce congestion, protect jobs and investment, and modernise our road network.
Or will it be the same ‘do nothing’ approach?
I have made my choice.
It is time the Suffolk Conservatives made theirs.
My EADT / Ipswich Star column 👇
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I have written to Suffolk County Council to ensure they postpone all non-emergency works in Ipswich during the repairs to the Orwell Bridge.
This includes the planned schemes on Nacton Road, Woodbridge Road and the Hospital to Waterfront route.
This includes the planned schemes on Nacton Road, Woodbridge Road and the Hospital to Waterfront route.
Ipswich MP demands delay to summer roadworks after Bridge repair announcement
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has demanded that Suffolk County Council delays plans to complete new cycle and footpaths in the town during Orwell Bridge…
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
April 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I have written to Suffolk County Council to ensure they postpone all non-emergency works in Ipswich during the repairs to the Orwell Bridge.
This includes the planned schemes on Nacton Road, Woodbridge Road and the Hospital to Waterfront route.
This includes the planned schemes on Nacton Road, Woodbridge Road and the Hospital to Waterfront route.
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Before getting the train to London and help save British Steel, I couldn’t help noticing the queue outside Sounds Records. We have two of the best record shops in the country and Stroud and I’m delighted that they are supported on days like today (and hopefully every day).
#RecordStoreDay
#RecordStoreDay
April 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Before getting the train to London and help save British Steel, I couldn’t help noticing the queue outside Sounds Records. We have two of the best record shops in the country and Stroud and I’m delighted that they are supported on days like today (and hopefully every day).
#RecordStoreDay
#RecordStoreDay
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Clem.
Blondie - Union City Blue (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by BlondieVEVO
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April 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Clem.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Starmer literally having Zelenskyy’s back today while trying to build bridges.
Somehow a huge relief to watch Starmer doing this so incredibly well.
Somehow a huge relief to watch Starmer doing this so incredibly well.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer walks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his motorcade after their meeting in Number 10
March 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Starmer literally having Zelenskyy’s back today while trying to build bridges.
Somehow a huge relief to watch Starmer doing this so incredibly well.
Somehow a huge relief to watch Starmer doing this so incredibly well.
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We stand with Ukraine, now and for as long as it takes
March 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We stand with Ukraine, now and for as long as it takes
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The Ukrainian President appeared touched as Starmer pointed out cheers from the crowds gathered outside as the president's motorcade approached Downing Street.
Latest: trib.al/lELH6Gj
Latest: trib.al/lELH6Gj
March 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Ukrainian President appeared touched as Starmer pointed out cheers from the crowds gathered outside as the president's motorcade approached Downing Street.
Latest: trib.al/lELH6Gj
Latest: trib.al/lELH6Gj
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This is a breath of fresh air after asphyxiation
🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 "We are ready to stand with Ukraine until the end, the people of Great Britain are committed to Ukraine," — Starmer expressed support for Zelensky
March 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This is a breath of fresh air after asphyxiation
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UK PM Starmer to Zelensky:
"You are very, very welcome here in Downing Street. As you heard from the cheers on the street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom. We will stand with you and Ukraine for as long as it may take."
"You are very, very welcome here in Downing Street. As you heard from the cheers on the street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom. We will stand with you and Ukraine for as long as it may take."
March 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
UK PM Starmer to Zelensky:
"You are very, very welcome here in Downing Street. As you heard from the cheers on the street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom. We will stand with you and Ukraine for as long as it may take."
"You are very, very welcome here in Downing Street. As you heard from the cheers on the street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom. We will stand with you and Ukraine for as long as it may take."