David Furnell
@davefurnell1962.bsky.social
Democratic Socialist ex Labour councillor for Millbrook ward for 9 years. SE regional Executive member for Hampshire and IOW. Chess player.
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The winter edition of Labour News will be hitting doormats all over Southampton Test in the next few weeks! 🌹🗞️
Hear the latest from me and your local councillors, and meet our candidates for the local elections next year.
Hear the latest from me and your local councillors, and meet our candidates for the local elections next year.
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The winter edition of Labour News will be hitting doormats all over Southampton Test in the next few weeks! 🌹🗞️
Hear the latest from me and your local councillors, and meet our candidates for the local elections next year.
Hear the latest from me and your local councillors, and meet our candidates for the local elections next year.
Sunny November Saturday in Millbrook as Millbrook Labour talk to residents in Regents Park. Our May 26 candidate Anwar Jawula and team out regularly listening to voters. Big thanks to Sherri and Ajay who joinedvusctoday.
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sunny November Saturday in Millbrook as Millbrook Labour talk to residents in Regents Park. Our May 26 candidate Anwar Jawula and team out regularly listening to voters. Big thanks to Sherri and Ajay who joinedvusctoday.
Very happy that Millbrook and Redbridge communities are to get £20 million from the Labour government. Local Reform UK party and local Conservative councillors have refused to welcome extra cash. Shameful.
November 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Very happy that Millbrook and Redbridge communities are to get £20 million from the Labour government. Local Reform UK party and local Conservative councillors have refused to welcome extra cash. Shameful.
Millbrook Labour out this morning in Brendon Green. Issues of ASB and flytipping mentioned. Good response from residents especially when we mention our candidate Anwsr Jawula lives locally.
November 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Millbrook Labour out this morning in Brendon Green. Issues of ASB and flytipping mentioned. Good response from residents especially when we mention our candidate Anwsr Jawula lives locally.
#BBCLauraK yet again giving Reform UK a belly tickle to give them free reign to outline their unfunded vague policies with zero pushback. Why are the BBC giving these charlatans such an easy ride. She needs to go.
November 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
#BBCLauraK yet again giving Reform UK a belly tickle to give them free reign to outline their unfunded vague policies with zero pushback. Why are the BBC giving these charlatans such an easy ride. She needs to go.
Reform are just a one trick pony.
Opinion: We’re Sick and Tired of Reform’s Racism Obsession
Opinion: We’re Sick and Tired of Reform’s Racism Obsession
Reform UK is at it again — Sarah Pochin’s divisive and racist language sparks uproar, with a disingenuous apology issued.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Reform are just a one trick pony.
Happy to come across the water to help.
Great session out in Woolston this morning. Over 2000 leaflets delivered talking about the great work Labour is doing in Southampton - £20m funding for Weston, renters rights, action on cost of living, protections for leaseholders.
October 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Happy to come across the water to help.
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Southampton Labour Group statement.
October 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Southampton Labour Group statement.
At counter protest against far right today with anti fascist numbering over 200. The far right demo turned up later but still only half our number.
Guy with megaphone shouted that they had our photos and when Reform get in they are coming for us. Nice to know they believe in free speech.
Guy with megaphone shouted that they had our photos and when Reform get in they are coming for us. Nice to know they believe in free speech.
October 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
At counter protest against far right today with anti fascist numbering over 200. The far right demo turned up later but still only half our number.
Guy with megaphone shouted that they had our photos and when Reform get in they are coming for us. Nice to know they believe in free speech.
Guy with megaphone shouted that they had our photos and when Reform get in they are coming for us. Nice to know they believe in free speech.
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I have just voted for Bridget Phillipson for Labour Party deputy leader. #backingBridget
October 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I have just voted for Bridget Phillipson for Labour Party deputy leader. #backingBridget
Welcome local man Anwar Jawula as the newly selected candidate for Millbrook ward in Southampton for May 2026. I am really looking forward to working with him to remove the Tory councillor and see off Reform UK. Well done Anwar.
October 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Welcome local man Anwar Jawula as the newly selected candidate for Millbrook ward in Southampton for May 2026. I am really looking forward to working with him to remove the Tory councillor and see off Reform UK. Well done Anwar.
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💰 So pleased to share government has today announced £660k funding to help homeless people in Southampton. ❤️
Homelessness is a huge issue in our city, and I’m so pleased to see this new funding, which I campaigned for with @darrenpaffey.bsky.social.
👉🏾 Read more: satvirkaur.info/homeslessnes...
Homelessness is a huge issue in our city, and I’m so pleased to see this new funding, which I campaigned for with @darrenpaffey.bsky.social.
👉🏾 Read more: satvirkaur.info/homeslessnes...
October 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
💰 So pleased to share government has today announced £660k funding to help homeless people in Southampton. ❤️
Homelessness is a huge issue in our city, and I’m so pleased to see this new funding, which I campaigned for with @darrenpaffey.bsky.social.
👉🏾 Read more: satvirkaur.info/homeslessnes...
Homelessness is a huge issue in our city, and I’m so pleased to see this new funding, which I campaigned for with @darrenpaffey.bsky.social.
👉🏾 Read more: satvirkaur.info/homeslessnes...
Southampton Test CLP just nominated Lorna Fielker as Labour candidate for Hampshire Mayor
October 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Southampton Test CLP just nominated Lorna Fielker as Labour candidate for Hampshire Mayor
Congratulations to Gwen Gordon being selected as Coxford Labour candidate for next May.
October 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Congratulations to Gwen Gordon being selected as Coxford Labour candidate for next May.
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Although I missed it this year due to being with my one-month-old baby, 👶 I was keeping abreast of events and announcements coming out of Labour Conference and there were plenty to get excited about!
Here are some of my personal highlights. 🌹
Here are some of my personal highlights. 🌹
October 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Although I missed it this year due to being with my one-month-old baby, 👶 I was keeping abreast of events and announcements coming out of Labour Conference and there were plenty to get excited about!
Here are some of my personal highlights. 🌹
Here are some of my personal highlights. 🌹
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Not much more I can say, apart from home sad I am.
October 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Not much more I can say, apart from home sad I am.
Busy day today at Labour conference as a visitor. Last two meetings quite a contrast Lord Glasman on taking on Reform then Labour Movement for Europe. #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Busy day today at Labour conference as a visitor. Last two meetings quite a contrast Lord Glasman on taking on Reform then Labour Movement for Europe. #Lab25
Keir Starmer is a great PM and is delivering for the British people. #BBCLauraK
September 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Keir Starmer is a great PM and is delivering for the British people. #BBCLauraK
Keir combative on Laura Kuenssberg show. He detailing policy achievements of the last year and what he wants to do she just wants to discuss process. #BBCLauraK
September 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Keir combative on Laura Kuenssberg show. He detailing policy achievements of the last year and what he wants to do she just wants to discuss process. #BBCLauraK
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This week, I’ve secured £20 million for neighbourhoods in Millbrook and Redbridge, through Labour's Pride In Place fund. 💸
Even better, local people will decide how to spend it. 🎉
What would you prioritise? 🙋🏾♀️
Even better, local people will decide how to spend it. 🎉
What would you prioritise? 🙋🏾♀️
September 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This week, I’ve secured £20 million for neighbourhoods in Millbrook and Redbridge, through Labour's Pride In Place fund. 💸
Even better, local people will decide how to spend it. 🎉
What would you prioritise? 🙋🏾♀️
Even better, local people will decide how to spend it. 🎉
What would you prioritise? 🙋🏾♀️
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The shocking anti-social behaviour in Shirley is all over BBC today. Proof we must do more to restore confidence & deter crime.
It’s why I’ve been campaigning for a face-to-face police counter on the High Street.
Sign my petition actionnetwork.org/forms/bring-back-a-police-front-counter-in-shirley
It’s why I’ve been campaigning for a face-to-face police counter on the High Street.
Sign my petition actionnetwork.org/forms/bring-back-a-police-front-counter-in-shirley
September 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The shocking anti-social behaviour in Shirley is all over BBC today. Proof we must do more to restore confidence & deter crime.
It’s why I’ve been campaigning for a face-to-face police counter on the High Street.
Sign my petition actionnetwork.org/forms/bring-back-a-police-front-counter-in-shirley
It’s why I’ve been campaigning for a face-to-face police counter on the High Street.
Sign my petition actionnetwork.org/forms/bring-back-a-police-front-counter-in-shirley
#PoliticsLive again highlighting a Reform UK policy statement about migration. Why is the BBC constantly giving airtime to a party with 5 MPs and giving grubby charlatan Nigel Farage more publicity.
September 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
#PoliticsLive again highlighting a Reform UK policy statement about migration. Why is the BBC constantly giving airtime to a party with 5 MPs and giving grubby charlatan Nigel Farage more publicity.
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An historic moment.
September 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
An historic moment.
Millbrook Labour doing our normal weekend doorknocking session talking to local residents in Pennine Rd. Man told me he doesn't vote Labour because Southampton Test MP Bryan Gould never sorted out his problem. Bryan Gould lost his seat in 1979.
September 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Millbrook Labour doing our normal weekend doorknocking session talking to local residents in Pennine Rd. Man told me he doesn't vote Labour because Southampton Test MP Bryan Gould never sorted out his problem. Bryan Gould lost his seat in 1979.