David Walker
@daveyw73.bsky.social
Post on history, politics, culture. Charity CEO. Labour Cllr for #Deptford, Lewisham. Life Fellow @theRSAorg. Proud North-Easterner. Own views 🇺🇦
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Many thanks to everyone who attended the Woodpecker Community Meeting over the weekend.
This was another productive meeting of residents, Ward Councillors and community stakeholders where we discussed progress on planned improvements to Woodpecker Estate.
This was another productive meeting of residents, Ward Councillors and community stakeholders where we discussed progress on planned improvements to Woodpecker Estate.
February 10, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Woodpecker Community Meeting over the weekend.
This was another productive meeting of residents, Ward Councillors and community stakeholders where we discussed progress on planned improvements to Woodpecker Estate.
This was another productive meeting of residents, Ward Councillors and community stakeholders where we discussed progress on planned improvements to Woodpecker Estate.
Come and celebrate Têt at DeptfordLounge tomorrow. Lots of entertainment and activities. Last year 5000 people came. A great event.
Will be there with @brendadacres.bsky.social @vickyfoxcroftmp.bsky.social
Will be there with @brendadacres.bsky.social @vickyfoxcroftmp.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Come and celebrate Têt at DeptfordLounge tomorrow. Lots of entertainment and activities. Last year 5000 people came. A great event.
Will be there with @brendadacres.bsky.social @vickyfoxcroftmp.bsky.social
Will be there with @brendadacres.bsky.social @vickyfoxcroftmp.bsky.social
Honoured to be present at a very moving @lewisham.gov.uk #HolocaustMemorialDay
Very proud that Deptford school @grinlinggibbons.bsky.social Choir performed a song in Hebrew @brendadacres.bsky.social
Very proud that Deptford school @grinlinggibbons.bsky.social Choir performed a song in Hebrew @brendadacres.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Honoured to be present at a very moving @lewisham.gov.uk #HolocaustMemorialDay
Very proud that Deptford school @grinlinggibbons.bsky.social Choir performed a song in Hebrew @brendadacres.bsky.social
Very proud that Deptford school @grinlinggibbons.bsky.social Choir performed a song in Hebrew @brendadacres.bsky.social
Really pleased to see new Pagnell St crossing by Fordham park fully operational.
As local #Deptford councillors we have pushed hard to make this happen @lewisham.gov.uk @brendadacres.bsky.social @amandaderyk.bsky.social @deptfordgreen.bsky.social
As local #Deptford councillors we have pushed hard to make this happen @lewisham.gov.uk @brendadacres.bsky.social @amandaderyk.bsky.social @deptfordgreen.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Really pleased to see new Pagnell St crossing by Fordham park fully operational.
As local #Deptford councillors we have pushed hard to make this happen @lewisham.gov.uk @brendadacres.bsky.social @amandaderyk.bsky.social @deptfordgreen.bsky.social
As local #Deptford councillors we have pushed hard to make this happen @lewisham.gov.uk @brendadacres.bsky.social @amandaderyk.bsky.social @deptfordgreen.bsky.social
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Glad to see that Labour has stopped a Tory plan to undermine the Freedom Pass, and protect older residents' ability to travel around London #FreedomPass #londonlabour
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
Freedom Pass saved! Labour councils block threat to free travel for older Londoners
The sensational development comes a week after The Standard revealed that a review of the scheme had been requested
www.standard.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Glad to see that Labour has stopped a Tory plan to undermine the Freedom Pass, and protect older residents' ability to travel around London #FreedomPass #londonlabour
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
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Looking forward to chairing @lewisham.gov.uk Safer Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee - residents welcome to attend in person or online to as we develop new strategy for Domestic Violence and Violence against Women and Girls sharing @elliereeves.bsky.social + Vice Chair @daveyw73.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Looking forward to chairing @lewisham.gov.uk Safer Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee - residents welcome to attend in person or online to as we develop new strategy for Domestic Violence and Violence against Women and Girls sharing @elliereeves.bsky.social + Vice Chair @daveyw73.bsky.social
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And this is why Communism has never worked but social democracy has - and still does.
December 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
And this is why Communism has never worked but social democracy has - and still does.
Fitting to be at a very beautiful #chanukah celebration @lewisham.gov.uk
this evening. Expressing solidarity with Lewisham’s Jewish Community and celebrating our strength in diversity @brendadacres.bsky.social
this evening. Expressing solidarity with Lewisham’s Jewish Community and celebrating our strength in diversity @brendadacres.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Fitting to be at a very beautiful #chanukah celebration @lewisham.gov.uk
this evening. Expressing solidarity with Lewisham’s Jewish Community and celebrating our strength in diversity @brendadacres.bsky.social
this evening. Expressing solidarity with Lewisham’s Jewish Community and celebrating our strength in diversity @brendadacres.bsky.social
Great to see Tideway works completed, road closures over and the new public park and playground on #Deptford Church Street finally ready.
New ‘super sewer’ build to last 120 years and prevent over a billion litres of sewage a year flowing into the Thames. @brendadacres.bsky.social @lewisham.gov.uk
New ‘super sewer’ build to last 120 years and prevent over a billion litres of sewage a year flowing into the Thames. @brendadacres.bsky.social @lewisham.gov.uk
December 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Great to see Tideway works completed, road closures over and the new public park and playground on #Deptford Church Street finally ready.
New ‘super sewer’ build to last 120 years and prevent over a billion litres of sewage a year flowing into the Thames. @brendadacres.bsky.social @lewisham.gov.uk
New ‘super sewer’ build to last 120 years and prevent over a billion litres of sewage a year flowing into the Thames. @brendadacres.bsky.social @lewisham.gov.uk
Massively busy and brilliant weekend in #Deptford.
Christmas tree switch on in High St, Woodpecker and Evelyn St.
A busy councillors surgery Deptford Lounge.
Campaigning, casework and Santa!
Christmas tree switch on in High St, Woodpecker and Evelyn St.
A busy councillors surgery Deptford Lounge.
Campaigning, casework and Santa!
December 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Massively busy and brilliant weekend in #Deptford.
Christmas tree switch on in High St, Woodpecker and Evelyn St.
A busy councillors surgery Deptford Lounge.
Campaigning, casework and Santa!
Christmas tree switch on in High St, Woodpecker and Evelyn St.
A busy councillors surgery Deptford Lounge.
Campaigning, casework and Santa!
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NEW: A major boost for mutuals and co-operatives across the UK as package of support to grow the sector is announced.
We've long called for regulators to play a greater role in enabling growth. Today's big news is another promising step on our journey to doubling the co-operative and mutual sector📈
We've long called for regulators to play a greater role in enabling growth. Today's big news is another promising step on our journey to doubling the co-operative and mutual sector📈
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
NEW: A major boost for mutuals and co-operatives across the UK as package of support to grow the sector is announced.
We've long called for regulators to play a greater role in enabling growth. Today's big news is another promising step on our journey to doubling the co-operative and mutual sector📈
We've long called for regulators to play a greater role in enabling growth. Today's big news is another promising step on our journey to doubling the co-operative and mutual sector📈
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🎟️ Your new all-access consumer protection just dropped ✨
The Government is announcing today that ticket resellers will be BANNED from selling tickets above face value.
We've been backing music fans and we'll see you on the barrier for these brand new protections 🫶
The Government is announcing today that ticket resellers will be BANNED from selling tickets above face value.
We've been backing music fans and we'll see you on the barrier for these brand new protections 🫶
November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🎟️ Your new all-access consumer protection just dropped ✨
The Government is announcing today that ticket resellers will be BANNED from selling tickets above face value.
We've been backing music fans and we'll see you on the barrier for these brand new protections 🫶
The Government is announcing today that ticket resellers will be BANNED from selling tickets above face value.
We've been backing music fans and we'll see you on the barrier for these brand new protections 🫶
Another positive meeting with lots of discussion and suggestions for better resident engagement
Looking forward to chairing @lewisham.gov.uk
Safer Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee this evening - residents welcome to attend in person or online to watch the discussion on Resident Engagement and Consultation plus budget saving equalities monitoring with Vice Chair @daveyw73.bsky.social
Safer Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee this evening - residents welcome to attend in person or online to watch the discussion on Resident Engagement and Consultation plus budget saving equalities monitoring with Vice Chair @daveyw73.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Another positive meeting with lots of discussion and suggestions for better resident engagement
#Blacheath fireworks amazing. Great to have them back. Well done @brendadacres.bsky.social @lewisham.gov.uk
November 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM
#Blacheath fireworks amazing. Great to have them back. Well done @brendadacres.bsky.social @lewisham.gov.uk
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Live on the Woodpecker estate in New Cross? 🏡
Join our community meeting on October 11th to talk about how we can improve the area and tell us what you want to see changed.
Email vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk for more details or fill in our survey.
www.vickyfoxcroft.org.uk/woodpecker-e...
Join our community meeting on October 11th to talk about how we can improve the area and tell us what you want to see changed.
Email vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk for more details or fill in our survey.
www.vickyfoxcroft.org.uk/woodpecker-e...
September 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Live on the Woodpecker estate in New Cross? 🏡
Join our community meeting on October 11th to talk about how we can improve the area and tell us what you want to see changed.
Email vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk for more details or fill in our survey.
www.vickyfoxcroft.org.uk/woodpecker-e...
Join our community meeting on October 11th to talk about how we can improve the area and tell us what you want to see changed.
Email vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk for more details or fill in our survey.
www.vickyfoxcroft.org.uk/woodpecker-e...
On a busy BL1 Superloop from New Cross Gate #Deptford
on its first day in service! Great work @mayoroflondon.bsky.social @mayoroflewisham.bsky.social
on its first day in service! Great work @mayoroflondon.bsky.social @mayoroflewisham.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
On a busy BL1 Superloop from New Cross Gate #Deptford
on its first day in service! Great work @mayoroflondon.bsky.social @mayoroflewisham.bsky.social
on its first day in service! Great work @mayoroflondon.bsky.social @mayoroflewisham.bsky.social
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🚨 BREAKING: Communities run through the just-announced Strategic Priorities for Great British Energy.
This Government is delivering on its commitment to roll out clean, green, community-owned energy. 🌱
This Government is delivering on its commitment to roll out clean, green, community-owned energy. 🌱
September 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Communities run through the just-announced Strategic Priorities for Great British Energy.
This Government is delivering on its commitment to roll out clean, green, community-owned energy. 🌱
This Government is delivering on its commitment to roll out clean, green, community-owned energy. 🌱
Great to be out yesterday morning on the Woodpecker estate talking to residents about fly-tipping and parking. Lots of cases raised
September 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Great to be out yesterday morning on the Woodpecker estate talking to residents about fly-tipping and parking. Lots of cases raised
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📣Calling all Lewisham North creatives.
The roundtable I'm holding in a couple of weeks is proving very popular, but there's still time to register.
Contact my office via vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk for more information.
The roundtable I'm holding in a couple of weeks is proving very popular, but there's still time to register.
Contact my office via vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk for more information.
September 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📣Calling all Lewisham North creatives.
The roundtable I'm holding in a couple of weeks is proving very popular, but there's still time to register.
Contact my office via vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk for more information.
The roundtable I'm holding in a couple of weeks is proving very popular, but there's still time to register.
Contact my office via vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk for more information.
Just finished this brilliant book @ianleslie.bsky.social
Heartfelt and at times hilarious. Highly recommended
Heartfelt and at times hilarious. Highly recommended
August 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Just finished this brilliant book @ianleslie.bsky.social
Heartfelt and at times hilarious. Highly recommended
Heartfelt and at times hilarious. Highly recommended
So pleased to attend @LewishamCouncil Safer Communities Engagement day at Riverside Youth Club in #Deptford . Loads of activities and on until 5pm.
August 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
So pleased to attend @LewishamCouncil Safer Communities Engagement day at Riverside Youth Club in #Deptford . Loads of activities and on until 5pm.
Good street surgery tonight in #Deptford speaking to residents on Evelyn Estate and Rolt Street @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Good street surgery tonight in #Deptford speaking to residents on Evelyn Estate and Rolt Street @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
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New post just out:
"The Great VAT Panic"
The claims made by the right-wing press about VAT on private school fees were wildly wrong.
Why? What are the lessons about about (how not to) run a lobbying campaign? And what can government learn?
(£/free)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
"The Great VAT Panic"
The claims made by the right-wing press about VAT on private school fees were wildly wrong.
Why? What are the lessons about about (how not to) run a lobbying campaign? And what can government learn?
(£/free)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
The Great VAT Panic
Or how not to run a campaign
open.substack.com
August 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
New post just out:
"The Great VAT Panic"
The claims made by the right-wing press about VAT on private school fees were wildly wrong.
Why? What are the lessons about about (how not to) run a lobbying campaign? And what can government learn?
(£/free)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
"The Great VAT Panic"
The claims made by the right-wing press about VAT on private school fees were wildly wrong.
Why? What are the lessons about about (how not to) run a lobbying campaign? And what can government learn?
(£/free)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...