Catherine Houston
@thehoust.bsky.social
Borough Councillor, Shalford ward, Guildford Borough Council.
County Councillor, Guildford South East, Surrey County Council
Be kind.
County Councillor, Guildford South East, Surrey County Council
Be kind.
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Alongside colleagues I've written to the Minister for Women & Equalities about the appointment of the new EHRC Chair.
We share the concerns that both the JCHR and WEC had during the pre-appointment hearing.
The EHRC urgently needs to rebuild trust with all communities.
We share the concerns that both the JCHR and WEC had during the pre-appointment hearing.
The EHRC urgently needs to rebuild trust with all communities.
August 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Alongside colleagues I've written to the Minister for Women & Equalities about the appointment of the new EHRC Chair.
We share the concerns that both the JCHR and WEC had during the pre-appointment hearing.
The EHRC urgently needs to rebuild trust with all communities.
We share the concerns that both the JCHR and WEC had during the pre-appointment hearing.
The EHRC urgently needs to rebuild trust with all communities.
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Reposted by Catherine Houston
One of the strangest ironies of the last ten years has been watching Britain immersing itself as deeply as ever in memories of WW2 while proudly turning its back on the project that emerged from it.
May 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
One of the strangest ironies of the last ten years has been watching Britain immersing itself as deeply as ever in memories of WW2 while proudly turning its back on the project that emerged from it.
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As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
May 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
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Let’s just remind ourselves about Farage’s big meal ticket idea again. And no, this isn’t about how the Tories did it, this is just Brexit reality. And Farage would make the deal *even worse*. Pariah status, unreliable, ruined UK howling about immigration and moaning that everything is broken.
May 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Let’s just remind ourselves about Farage’s big meal ticket idea again. And no, this isn’t about how the Tories did it, this is just Brexit reality. And Farage would make the deal *even worse*. Pariah status, unreliable, ruined UK howling about immigration and moaning that everything is broken.
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Another week of being busy bees 🐝 for our councillor team at Guildford Borough Council whether that was engaging with community groups, meeting with regional partners to improve service provision or helping to solve local issues. Working hard all year round is what we do 🧡
January 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Another week of being busy bees 🐝 for our councillor team at Guildford Borough Council whether that was engaging with community groups, meeting with regional partners to improve service provision or helping to solve local issues. Working hard all year round is what we do 🧡
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Taking the leap into Bluesky 👋
January 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Taking the leap into Bluesky 👋
Farage -man of the sheeple
New Christmas lights just went up in Clacton.
(Farage is still the MP who makes most money from second jobs. By a long way.)
(Farage is still the MP who makes most money from second jobs. By a long way.)
December 18, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Farage -man of the sheeple
@marina-purkiss.bsky.social nails it
Jeremy Vine commenting on the Jacob Rees-Mogg reality show, "It's brilliant, isn't it"
Marina Purkiss, "No it's not.. I'm so sick of the media, whether it's that, or I'm a Celeb, sanitising people who harmed the country"
Well said 👏
Marina Purkiss, "No it's not.. I'm so sick of the media, whether it's that, or I'm a Celeb, sanitising people who harmed the country"
Well said 👏
December 16, 2024 at 9:39 PM
@marina-purkiss.bsky.social nails it
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Another week of being busy bees 🐝 for our councillor team at Guildford Borough Council, whether that was engaging with local businesses, helping to smarten up community spaces or helping with flooding and on-street parking issues 🚗.
Working hard all year round is what we do 🧡
Working hard all year round is what we do 🧡
December 13, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Another week of being busy bees 🐝 for our councillor team at Guildford Borough Council, whether that was engaging with local businesses, helping to smarten up community spaces or helping with flooding and on-street parking issues 🚗.
Working hard all year round is what we do 🧡
Working hard all year round is what we do 🧡
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Another blow to the elites as billionaire who just sold £175 million flat becomes Reform party treasurer
December 9, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Another blow to the elites as billionaire who just sold £175 million flat becomes Reform party treasurer
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Proud to be part of this great team 🧡🧡
Our team of councillors have been busy again this week 💪
Working hard to help charities, solve fly-tipping issues, road resurfacing, as well as helping to fund local services and answer resident housing concerns - our inboxes are constantly busy! 🔶
Working hard to help charities, solve fly-tipping issues, road resurfacing, as well as helping to fund local services and answer resident housing concerns - our inboxes are constantly busy! 🔶
December 9, 2024 at 7:41 AM
Proud to be part of this great team 🧡🧡
We've all been there
I really need to do my tax return, but I can't help but notice that it's been a while since I bleached the bathroom.
December 8, 2024 at 11:02 AM
We've all been there
🤣🤣
During Covid lockdown, if you had family round on Christmas Day the police could force their way into your home and make them return to their own homes.
Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?
Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?
December 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM
🤣🤣
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On the day after the Tories at the County Council rejected some of my motion to boost civic pride in Gloucestershire and clean up our area this happens. You couldn’t make it up!
December 5, 2024 at 1:18 PM
On the day after the Tories at the County Council rejected some of my motion to boost civic pride in Gloucestershire and clean up our area this happens. You couldn’t make it up!
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Violence against women and girls is rooted in harmful masculine norms. Starting with men, we must address the attitudes and behaviours that contribute to a fear of violence for women in their day-to-day lives. #WhiteRibbonDay @libdemwomen.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Violence against women and girls is rooted in harmful masculine norms. Starting with men, we must address the attitudes and behaviours that contribute to a fear of violence for women in their day-to-day lives. #WhiteRibbonDay @libdemwomen.bsky.social
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Sage words 👏👏👏
December 4, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Sage words 👏👏👏
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November 25, 2024 at 10:05 PM
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