Dianne Snowdon
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Dianne Snowdon
@cllrdianne.bsky.social
Labour Councillor representing Washington Central ward, Sunderland City Council and Health & Social Care Student at University of Sunderland, Wife, Mother, Mam, Grandma, She, Her.
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Just been at Bridget Phillipson’s Deputy Leader Launch, I’m proud to back her! 🌹

From a council house in Washington to Education Secretary, she’s never forgotten where she comes from. She’s closing the gap.

Bridget cares and delivers. That’s why I’m backing her for Deputy Leader. 🗳️

#backbridget
September 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🌹Washington Central Backs the Red Roses 🌹🤞
Your three Washington Central Labour Councillors are throwing their support behind the Red Roses as England prepares to host the biggest Women’s Rugby World Cup in history.

www.rugbyworldcup.com/.../cities-a...
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August 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🗣️ Have your say!
The Washington Plan for Neighbourhoods consultation goes live on 8 Aug 2025.

Help shape local priorities — from parks to transport to youth services.
Let’s build a better Washington together! 🏘️🌳🚌

#WashingtonPlan #YourVoiceYourTown
August 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
❗ Calling all Washington Residents

We want to hear from you about your concerns and how we can make Washington a better and safer place to live and work.

Take our short survey and let us know how we can help improve your area

survey.labour.org.uk/washington-c...
July 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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The Health Secreatary has today set out more details from the 10 Year Health Plan about how health inequalities in working-class, rural & coastal communities will be tackled.

It includes major changes to how GP funding is distributed whilework to tackle budget deficits will free up £2.2bn funding.
Landmark plan to rebuild NHS in working-class communities
The 10 Year Health Plan will set out how the government plans to tackle inequalities in people’s health through fundamental reforms to our health system.
www.gov.uk
June 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
After a successful interview process, I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new part time position as Student Career and Skill Coach with the Centre for Graduate Prospects at University of Sunderland!
June 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Trans+ History Week 2025 is here – and not a moment too soon.

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans+ History Week 05–11 May 2025

While courts and commissions debate our existence, our legacy speaks for itself: We’ve always been here & always will be.

Thank you 🙏 @thefoxfisher.bsky.social for the illustration 🖼️
May 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Been to Darlington today to protest with friends over #TransRights @stonewalluk.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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The Supreme Court decision on Trans Identity is more than a simple clarification on wording, it's an attempt to push trans people out of public life completely

It echoes dangerous policies that have taken root here and abroad

Join us and stand against this regressive harmful policy
April 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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One of the UK Conservatives’ biggest donors, Richard Harpin of Homeserve, has stopped funding the party. The Tories are already cash-strapped and this will probably mean the closure of their northern headquarters.

Another nail in the coffin for leader Kemi Badenoch.
Tories lose one of their biggest donors in major blow to Kemi Badenoch
Exclusive: Richard Harpin pauses donations in move insiders say will result in closure of party’s northern HQ
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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“You have the FULL backing across the United Kingdom, and we stand with you and Ukraine for as long as it may take” — British PM Starmer after his meeting with Zelensky
March 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Keir Starmer embraces President Zelensky as he arrives at Downing St.
March 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer 👏
March 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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It is deeply unjust that some groups of people have significantly worse experiences of health and care than others.

Professor Bola Owolabi joins us in May to explore the national priorities around tackling health inequalities.

Register your place. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/health-ineq…
January 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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In a storytelling workshop, I tasked MA Radio students with cutting my #AudioDoc ‘Vessels of Memory’ from 28 to 10 mins

Cue reading reviews and reminiscing…

“What a perfectly told story this is for our times.” - @daisydunn.bsky.social in the Spectator

I’m so proud of Ayako Tani and our production
Vessels of Memory: Glass Ships of Sunderland - BBC Sounds
Now an endangered craft, discover the lost legacy of Sunderland’s glass ships in bottles.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Everything you need to know about Labour’s free breakfast clubs 🥣🌹
November 27, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Watching to North East Politics highlighting domestic abuse, something that my followers will know is close to my ❤️.

I’ve did some digging and found a web link 👇👇👇

www.wefindaway.org.uk

Don’t hesitate to check it out for yourself and let’s spread the word it certainly relates to me #wefindaway ❤️❤️
November 24, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Veterans in Crisis Sunderland or Vic’s as it’s affectionally known as by it supporters is a fantastic organisation, every area should have one, ran by Veterans for Veterans. #VeteransSupportingVeterans #Fightingstill #CommunitiesWorkingTogether
Great to have Ger from Veterans In Crisis Sunderland visit parliament today.

We met with the Veterans Minister to discuss how to strengthen veteran voices in parliament and the vital work Ger's team does to support service personnel and their families in the city.
November 21, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Christmas 🎄Switch on in Washington last night, we enjoyed it and hope if you got along you did too. ❤️
November 19, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Getting ready to go online with the Energy Doctor - Kate Urwin, to leave more about Energy Saving and how to become an Energy Ambassador.
November 18, 2024 at 12:56 PM
I captured this image on my phone camera on Thursday as I walked over the Wearmouth Bridge, into Sunderland City Centre, where either you are take in your local environment and enjoy every second.
November 17, 2024 at 8:28 PM
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Want to explore more of Disability History Month?

Visit the UKDHM website, which has a whole host of resources and historical information to learn about our struggles, and apply it to the modern day!

ukdhm.org
UK Disability History Month – 14 November – 20 December 2024
ukdhm.org
November 14, 2024 at 9:55 AM
How many of you have, like me have left Twitter (X) and recently joined BlueSky, looking forward to connecting with people from Washington UK? 😍
November 16, 2024 at 8:13 PM