@ashfordlibdems.bsky.social
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9000 women in their thirties left teaching in 2022/2023 - we have a major equalities issues in our workforce.
This is the single biggest age group that has left teaching in the UK.
I asked the Secretary of State for Education about what she is doing to improve maternity pay for teachers👇
This is the single biggest age group that has left teaching in the UK.
I asked the Secretary of State for Education about what she is doing to improve maternity pay for teachers👇
December 9, 2024 at 3:01 PM
9000 women in their thirties left teaching in 2022/2023 - we have a major equalities issues in our workforce.
This is the single biggest age group that has left teaching in the UK.
I asked the Secretary of State for Education about what she is doing to improve maternity pay for teachers👇
This is the single biggest age group that has left teaching in the UK.
I asked the Secretary of State for Education about what she is doing to improve maternity pay for teachers👇
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Let's give the brilliant @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social some support as they raise funds for Save the Children this Christmas and perform some sets in Kent.
The younger three are gonna be well chuffed to see this message from @savechildrenuk.bsky.social when they get home from school! 🥰More news later about pop-up song sets in Kent, reviews of the single, and a day 4 progress update on the ITunes chart & our running fundraising total. xx
December 9, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Let's give the brilliant @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social some support as they raise funds for Save the Children this Christmas and perform some sets in Kent.
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The shocking reports are extremely concerning, and show the dire situation in which the Conservative government has left so many of our vital NHS services.
The Health Secretary must urgently make a statement to Parliament and bring forward a plan to save ambulance services and avoid this crisis.
The Health Secretary must urgently make a statement to Parliament and bring forward a plan to save ambulance services and avoid this crisis.
December 9, 2024 at 5:46 PM
The shocking reports are extremely concerning, and show the dire situation in which the Conservative government has left so many of our vital NHS services.
The Health Secretary must urgently make a statement to Parliament and bring forward a plan to save ambulance services and avoid this crisis.
The Health Secretary must urgently make a statement to Parliament and bring forward a plan to save ambulance services and avoid this crisis.
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Where's our Referendum?
December 4, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Where's our Referendum?
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Millions are waiting weeks for a GP appointment, putting undue pressure on our hospitals.
Yet there's no clear plan here to ensure people see a GP when they need.
Pledging to bring down waiting lists while neglecting GP services is like robbing Peter to pay Paul
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Yet there's no clear plan here to ensure people see a GP when they need.
Pledging to bring down waiting lists while neglecting GP services is like robbing Peter to pay Paul
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Keir Starmer says new ‘milestones’ on living standards, NHS and more are ‘almighty challenge’ – UK politics live
Prime minister makes speech intended to to show Labour government is ‘delivering change’
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Millions are waiting weeks for a GP appointment, putting undue pressure on our hospitals.
Yet there's no clear plan here to ensure people see a GP when they need.
Pledging to bring down waiting lists while neglecting GP services is like robbing Peter to pay Paul
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Yet there's no clear plan here to ensure people see a GP when they need.
Pledging to bring down waiting lists while neglecting GP services is like robbing Peter to pay Paul
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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“He’s talking to the men who he thinks will rally around him, he can say: Guys, if you don’t back me up - you’re going to be next.”
Emily and Jon discuss Gregg Wallace’s “dog whistle” social media statements.
Emily and Jon discuss Gregg Wallace’s “dog whistle” social media statements.
December 2, 2024 at 6:28 PM
“He’s talking to the men who he thinks will rally around him, he can say: Guys, if you don’t back me up - you’re going to be next.”
Emily and Jon discuss Gregg Wallace’s “dog whistle” social media statements.
Emily and Jon discuss Gregg Wallace’s “dog whistle” social media statements.
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Anyone in Kent & Surrey fancy a rehoming a goat?
Buttercups Sanctuary, which also serves Sussex and Surrey, said it has received nearly 30 goats over the last fortnight, which has pushed the site to maximum capacity with its herd now numbering about 130.
Buttercups Sanctuary, which also serves Sussex and Surrey, said it has received nearly 30 goats over the last fortnight, which has pushed the site to maximum capacity with its herd now numbering about 130.
'We're inundated with abandoned goats'
A shelter in Kent says it is struggling to cope with an influx of goats being dumped at its door.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Anyone in Kent & Surrey fancy a rehoming a goat?
Buttercups Sanctuary, which also serves Sussex and Surrey, said it has received nearly 30 goats over the last fortnight, which has pushed the site to maximum capacity with its herd now numbering about 130.
Buttercups Sanctuary, which also serves Sussex and Surrey, said it has received nearly 30 goats over the last fortnight, which has pushed the site to maximum capacity with its herd now numbering about 130.
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Passionate about making a difference? Kent & Surrey Bylines seeks new voices for our citizen journalism team! No experience needed—just ideas and enthusiasm.
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Your Story, Your Voice Your County.
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Kent and Surrey Bylines - Powerful Citizen Journalism
Nurturing democracy through not-for-profit citizen journalism
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December 3, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Passionate about making a difference? Kent & Surrey Bylines seeks new voices for our citizen journalism team! No experience needed—just ideas and enthusiasm.
Email editor@ksbylines.co.uk to get involved and help shape the conversation!
Your Story, Your Voice Your County.
Email editor@ksbylines.co.uk to get involved and help shape the conversation!
Your Story, Your Voice Your County.
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The government must now listen to the will of the House, make time for the legislation and make fairer a votes a reality and we will be holding their feet to the fire to make this happen.
https://buff.ly/4eZIllt
https://buff.ly/4eZIllt
MPs back proportional representation system for UK elections in symbolic vote
Lib Dem proposal is passed by 137 votes to 135 with some Labour backbench support but is unlikely to become law
buff.ly
December 3, 2024 at 7:42 PM
The government must now listen to the will of the House, make time for the legislation and make fairer a votes a reality and we will be holding their feet to the fire to make this happen.
https://buff.ly/4eZIllt
https://buff.ly/4eZIllt