Simon Radford 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺 🌹
@sigira0.bsky.social
Twitter free since 2024 @sigira0@mastodonapp.uk - Gay 🏳️🌈 Trans ally 🏳️⚧️ (he/him) Labour party UK member 🌹 and remainer 🇪🇺 Graduate of the Open University 🎓
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In proper parliamentary style I have to declare an interest in this, as I’m a private renter and before moving to Sittingbourne I was a council housing tenant
Improving renters rights has been one of the biggest things for me so far in parliament, as is providing £39bn for building social housing
Improving renters rights has been one of the biggest things for me so far in parliament, as is providing £39bn for building social housing
On 1 May 2026, we will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions when we switch on the new private rented sector tenancy system.
More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025: Our roadmap for reforming the Private Rented Sector
www.gov.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
In proper parliamentary style I have to declare an interest in this, as I’m a private renter and before moving to Sittingbourne I was a council housing tenant
Improving renters rights has been one of the biggest things for me so far in parliament, as is providing £39bn for building social housing
Improving renters rights has been one of the biggest things for me so far in parliament, as is providing £39bn for building social housing
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Great decision by Tower Hamlets Labour's Cllr Siraj Islam. The Bonfire Night fireworks were the upside to local residents of disruption from commercial events in Victoria Park. To have events, but no fireworks was wrong. Tower Hamlets Council should do more like this to strengthen community cohesion
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Great decision by Tower Hamlets Labour's Cllr Siraj Islam. The Bonfire Night fireworks were the upside to local residents of disruption from commercial events in Victoria Park. To have events, but no fireworks was wrong. Tower Hamlets Council should do more like this to strengthen community cohesion
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![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for the Guardian.
[Scene is BBC BREAKFAST with two presenters and a guest on the sofa].
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PRESENTER:
Now - some disturbing new research has shown
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PRESENTER:
that as many as 10 non-Reform political parties may currently operating ‘under the radar’ across the UK.
[Show on screen logos for Greens, Lib Dems, Conservatives
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PRESENTER:
In the studio to discuss this, Nigel Farage
[We see the guest on the sofa is indeed Nigel Farage]
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PRESENTER:
Nigel, what’s your view?
FARAGE:
Well I think this very worrying.
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FARAGE:
And just another reason why we should ban all immigration.
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PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
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PRESENTER:
Funnily enough, this is what your new show’s about, isn’t it?
FARAGE:
Oop - plug time!
PRESENTER:
Ha ha
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FARAGE:
Yes it’s a 12-part BBC documentary called ‘In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One’.
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[Show on the TV screen Farage presenting a documentary series titled In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One. He is wearing his farmer's getup and looking dreamily at the UK from hillsides, visiting pubs and chatting with the locals, etc]
FARAGE:
It’s a really emotional journey
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FARAGE:
with lots of dreamy footage of me looking relatable...
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FARAGE:
as I answer the question:
*Am I the only option for Britain?*
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[Cut back to studio]
PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
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![Comic. Confusion matrix showing renditions of different combinations, colored yellow, tan, or gray. [Air: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles G, light Y, sound Y, heat Y, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio Y, sharks G] [Lead: gamma rays G, neutrons T, alpha particles G, light G, Sound Y, heat Y, swords G, toxic dust T, radio G, sharks G] [Water: gamma rays T, neutrons G, alpha particles G, light T, sound Y, heat Y, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio G, sharks Y] [Vacuum: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles Y, light Y, sound G, heat T, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio Y, sharks G] [Oven mitts: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles G, light G, sound T, heat G, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio Y, sharks Y] [Armor: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles G, light G, sound Y, heat Y, swords G, toxic dust Y, radio G, sharks T] [Biohazard suit: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles G, light G, sound Y, heat Y, swords Y, toxic dust G, radio Y, sharks Y] [Faraday cage: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles Y, light Y, sound Y, heat Y, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio G, sharks Y] [Shark cage: gamma rays Y, neutrons Y, alpha particles Y, light Y, sound Y, heat Y, swords Y, toxic dust Y, radio Y, sharks G]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreib7rzofmrqb5cvnyccnb7ftj6qroxtp55i4dqqnbp2ozun6gaxbkm@jpeg)
October 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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For the first time ever, London has met legal limits for nitrogen dioxide.
When I became Mayor, we were told it would take 193 years. We did it 184 years earlier than expected.
Cleaner air means a healthier city and big savings for the NHS.
When I became Mayor, we were told it would take 193 years. We did it 184 years earlier than expected.
Cleaner air means a healthier city and big savings for the NHS.
October 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
For the first time ever, London has met legal limits for nitrogen dioxide.
When I became Mayor, we were told it would take 193 years. We did it 184 years earlier than expected.
Cleaner air means a healthier city and big savings for the NHS.
When I became Mayor, we were told it would take 193 years. We did it 184 years earlier than expected.
Cleaner air means a healthier city and big savings for the NHS.
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It’s over for us
September 27, 2025 at 8:23 AM
It’s over for us
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Last nights interim published figures of CLP nominations for Deputy Leader are very encouraging for Lucy Powell. With 221 to 140, that’s 61%.
Final nominations will be known tomorrow but this shows clear support from members from the length and breadth of the country.
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Final nominations will be known tomorrow but this shows clear support from members from the length and breadth of the country.
(1/3)
September 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Last nights interim published figures of CLP nominations for Deputy Leader are very encouraging for Lucy Powell. With 221 to 140, that’s 61%.
Final nominations will be known tomorrow but this shows clear support from members from the length and breadth of the country.
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Final nominations will be known tomorrow but this shows clear support from members from the length and breadth of the country.
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💰 Sheppey’s getting £20 million in funding from the government and YOU get a say in how it’s spent!
🗣 Have your say now – take my quick survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
🗣 Have your say now – take my quick survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
September 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
💰 Sheppey’s getting £20 million in funding from the government and YOU get a say in how it’s spent!
🗣 Have your say now – take my quick survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
🗣 Have your say now – take my quick survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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You know what, yeah, people have concerns. They're concerned about paying bills, renting or buying a house, buying food, getting an NHS appointment etc. None of that's down to migrants.
If you attend a rally organised by Tommy Robinson, don't play the "legitimate concerns" card. You're a racist. 1/
If you attend a rally organised by Tommy Robinson, don't play the "legitimate concerns" card. You're a racist. 1/
Ranvir Singh: "I don't want to believe that 150,000 people are out & out racists.. the worry for me is that somebody whos got a concern.. they end up being [represented by] someone whos very extreme"
Absolutely, the far right is using issues like the boats to radicalise people
Absolutely, the far right is using issues like the boats to radicalise people
September 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
You know what, yeah, people have concerns. They're concerned about paying bills, renting or buying a house, buying food, getting an NHS appointment etc. None of that's down to migrants.
If you attend a rally organised by Tommy Robinson, don't play the "legitimate concerns" card. You're a racist. 1/
If you attend a rally organised by Tommy Robinson, don't play the "legitimate concerns" card. You're a racist. 1/
Well spoken Kevin - I wish more MPs were like you.
Musk is an evil man and should keep his nose out British politics.
I left Twitter (I refuse to call it by that other name) well over a year ago and I do not miss it.
Musk is an evil man and should keep his nose out British politics.
I left Twitter (I refuse to call it by that other name) well over a year ago and I do not miss it.
Given the context and the crowd, despite Musk’s weasel words, this was a call for violence against the British state, from a foreign national who controls a major propaganda engine, and has engineered it to monetise hate
September 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Well spoken Kevin - I wish more MPs were like you.
Musk is an evil man and should keep his nose out British politics.
I left Twitter (I refuse to call it by that other name) well over a year ago and I do not miss it.
Musk is an evil man and should keep his nose out British politics.
I left Twitter (I refuse to call it by that other name) well over a year ago and I do not miss it.
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I want this Labour Government to succeed, and sometimes that means having difficult conversations.
When we listen to our communities and our members, we are stronger.
That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader. Learn more and join my campaign: www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk
When we listen to our communities and our members, we are stronger.
That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader. Learn more and join my campaign: www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk
Lucy Powell for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
The official campaign site for the campaign to elect Lucy Powell as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I want this Labour Government to succeed, and sometimes that means having difficult conversations.
When we listen to our communities and our members, we are stronger.
That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader. Learn more and join my campaign: www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk
When we listen to our communities and our members, we are stronger.
That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader. Learn more and join my campaign: www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk
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Suppose I shouldn’t be surprised at this point, but that this manages to combine being totally against all evidence, emotionally hurtful to the people being dragged into it and potentially fatally dangerous to public health, all as part of a piece of political grifting, still manages to shock
September 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Suppose I shouldn’t be surprised at this point, but that this manages to combine being totally against all evidence, emotionally hurtful to the people being dragged into it and potentially fatally dangerous to public health, all as part of a piece of political grifting, still manages to shock
My friend Eve McQuillan has published this article on the difference between the UK and Spain in terms of parental leave.
leftfootforward.org/2025/07/we-b...
leftfootforward.org/2025/07/we-b...
We Beat Spain on Penalties. Now Let’s Copy Their Paternity Leave.
Why are we so behind other European countries when it comes to parental leave?
leftfootforward.org
July 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
My friend Eve McQuillan has published this article on the difference between the UK and Spain in terms of parental leave.
leftfootforward.org/2025/07/we-b...
leftfootforward.org/2025/07/we-b...
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While there’s lots of good stuff in the welfare bill that will help people in Sittingbourne and Sheppey, I can’t support the current proposals on PIP.
That’s why I’ve joined more than 100 Labour MPs demanding the government thinks again and listens properly to the voices of people with disabilities.
That’s why I’ve joined more than 100 Labour MPs demanding the government thinks again and listens properly to the voices of people with disabilities.
June 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
While there’s lots of good stuff in the welfare bill that will help people in Sittingbourne and Sheppey, I can’t support the current proposals on PIP.
That’s why I’ve joined more than 100 Labour MPs demanding the government thinks again and listens properly to the voices of people with disabilities.
That’s why I’ve joined more than 100 Labour MPs demanding the government thinks again and listens properly to the voices of people with disabilities.
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Who called it “becoming more conservative as you age” and not alt-rightzheimers
June 23, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Who called it “becoming more conservative as you age” and not alt-rightzheimers
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Today the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed by the House of Commons and will move to the House of Lords. I received a lot of correspondence on this Bill, all of it heartfelt and sincere and while I may not agree with your position I do appreciate the time you took to write to me.
June 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Today the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed by the House of Commons and will move to the House of Lords. I received a lot of correspondence on this Bill, all of it heartfelt and sincere and while I may not agree with your position I do appreciate the time you took to write to me.
Oh this is so fantastic
June 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Oh this is so fantastic
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Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Last week I met Trans people, their families and friends in the constituency to hear their profound fears after the UK Supreme Court judgment
I agreed to work hard alongside them to make sure their rights are protected
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Last week I met Trans people, their families and friends in the constituency to hear their profound fears after the UK Supreme Court judgment
I agreed to work hard alongside them to make sure their rights are protected
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May 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Last week I met Trans people, their families and friends in the constituency to hear their profound fears after the UK Supreme Court judgment
I agreed to work hard alongside them to make sure their rights are protected
1/3
Last week I met Trans people, their families and friends in the constituency to hear their profound fears after the UK Supreme Court judgment
I agreed to work hard alongside them to make sure their rights are protected
1/3
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Sadly it’s the first May 12th since 1998 I’m not registered with the NMC as a nurse due to a big career change in July
One reason I ran as an MP was so healthcare workers voices are represented & I’ll keep pushing for better pay and better working lives
Massive love to all my old colleagues today
One reason I ran as an MP was so healthcare workers voices are represented & I’ll keep pushing for better pay and better working lives
Massive love to all my old colleagues today
🌍 Today on International Nurses Day, we celebrate the dedication, compassion and skill of nursing staff across the UK. #NursesDay #CelebratingNurses
💜 UNISON is proud to stand with our members - it's time nurses were valued properly – and paid for the work they do every day.
💜 UNISON is proud to stand with our members - it's time nurses were valued properly – and paid for the work they do every day.
May 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Sadly it’s the first May 12th since 1998 I’m not registered with the NMC as a nurse due to a big career change in July
One reason I ran as an MP was so healthcare workers voices are represented & I’ll keep pushing for better pay and better working lives
Massive love to all my old colleagues today
One reason I ran as an MP was so healthcare workers voices are represented & I’ll keep pushing for better pay and better working lives
Massive love to all my old colleagues today
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Everyone I’ve talked to in since being elected has raised mental health as one of our biggest challenges locally. Groups dealing with this don’t always get the chance to link up and share what they’re doing, so today I’ve set up a constituency conference to bring people together to help address this
May 9, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Everyone I’ve talked to in since being elected has raised mental health as one of our biggest challenges locally. Groups dealing with this don’t always get the chance to link up and share what they’re doing, so today I’ve set up a constituency conference to bring people together to help address this
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Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
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Everyone in the past was neurotypical, which is how we got things like this single-author, eight-volume encyclopedia of ferns
May 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Everyone in the past was neurotypical, which is how we got things like this single-author, eight-volume encyclopedia of ferns
🚨 Our sports and leisure facilities are in danger. Will you show your support for this Bill, which would give our sports venues additional, automatic protection? Sign and share below! 👇 party.coop/sportsvenues...
Protect our community sport centres
So many sports and leisure facilities across the country are in danger of closure. We want to change that.
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May 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🚨 Our sports and leisure facilities are in danger. Will you show your support for this Bill, which would give our sports venues additional, automatic protection? Sign and share below! 👇 party.coop/sportsvenues...
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The law of …
… unintended consequences.
… unintended consequences.
May 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The law of …
… unintended consequences.
… unintended consequences.
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Happy St George's Day to everyone in
Sittingbourne and Sheppey!
It was a real privilege to attend the St George's Day
Reception at No 10 with Major Lynne Clifton of the
Salvation Army.
Sittingbourne and Sheppey!
It was a real privilege to attend the St George's Day
Reception at No 10 with Major Lynne Clifton of the
Salvation Army.
April 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Happy St George's Day to everyone in
Sittingbourne and Sheppey!
It was a real privilege to attend the St George's Day
Reception at No 10 with Major Lynne Clifton of the
Salvation Army.
Sittingbourne and Sheppey!
It was a real privilege to attend the St George's Day
Reception at No 10 with Major Lynne Clifton of the
Salvation Army.