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.
With my Regional Executive hat on today talking to Gosport CLP with my colleague @sharon-mintoff.bsky.social about our work on the SE Labour REC and taking questions.
November 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
With my Regional Executive hat on today talking to Gosport CLP with my colleague @sharon-mintoff.bsky.social about our work on the SE Labour REC and taking questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Out doorknocking this afternoon in Millbrook ward Southampton. Dodging the showers to talk to local residents.
September 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Out doorknocking this afternoon in Millbrook ward Southampton. Dodging the showers to talk to local residents.
Millbrook Labour out doorknocking in Pennine Rd on the estate our first session after our summer break.
Many issues picked up state of the roads, ASB, trimming of overgrown bushes and trees.
Many issues picked up state of the roads, ASB, trimming of overgrown bushes and trees.
September 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Millbrook Labour out doorknocking in Pennine Rd on the estate our first session after our summer break.
Many issues picked up state of the roads, ASB, trimming of overgrown bushes and trees.
Many issues picked up state of the roads, ASB, trimming of overgrown bushes and trees.
Just going home after attending the counter protest at Highfield House Hotel. My first time here today but met plenty of Socialist friends. Outnumbered the hotel protest by at least 4 to 1.
August 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Just going home after attending the counter protest at Highfield House Hotel. My first time here today but met plenty of Socialist friends. Outnumbered the hotel protest by at least 4 to 1.
Attended the official opening of the new MUGA at Lordswood playground. Local Labour Council delivering for people of Southampton.
August 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Attended the official opening of the new MUGA at Lordswood playground. Local Labour Council delivering for people of Southampton.
Great afternoon leafletting in Regents Park area of Millbrook ward in Southampton. Over 900 leaflets done followed by a couple of drinks and a chat at the Regents Park Hotel. #TeamMillbrook
August 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Great afternoon leafletting in Regents Park area of Millbrook ward in Southampton. Over 900 leaflets done followed by a couple of drinks and a chat at the Regents Park Hotel. #TeamMillbrook
Good afternoon leafletting in Portswood ward in Southampton this afternoon. Two hours of leaflets then a welcome break at the pub for a drink and a doughnut 🍩
July 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Good afternoon leafletting in Portswood ward in Southampton this afternoon. Two hours of leaflets then a welcome break at the pub for a drink and a doughnut 🍩
Turmoil in the local Southampton Green Party. Millbrook Green candidate from 2024 seems to be switching to the new Corbyn party also their Shirley by election candidate last year likes the post so looks like he is going as well. @greenparty.org.uk
July 30, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Turmoil in the local Southampton Green Party. Millbrook Green candidate from 2024 seems to be switching to the new Corbyn party also their Shirley by election candidate last year likes the post so looks like he is going as well. @greenparty.org.uk
Good meeting tonight at Southampton Test CLP with CEO of Environmental Group UK100 and ex city council leader Chris Hammond. Discussion on net zero and how this can improve people's lives. @sotontestclp.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Good meeting tonight at Southampton Test CLP with CEO of Environmental Group UK100 and ex city council leader Chris Hammond. Discussion on net zero and how this can improve people's lives. @sotontestclp.bsky.social
Good session yesterday in Coxford ward helping the two Rebecca's. Lots of casework in Cromarty Rd and Armstrong Court.
July 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Good session yesterday in Coxford ward helping the two Rebecca's. Lots of casework in Cromarty Rd and Armstrong Court.
Millbrook Labour in Southampton don't stop. Out in the sun this afternoon talking to people in Oakley Rd and Clarendon Rd in Regents Park. #Labourdoorstep
June 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Millbrook Labour in Southampton don't stop. Out in the sun this afternoon talking to people in Oakley Rd and Clarendon Rd in Regents Park. #Labourdoorstep
On Labour's National Campaigning weekend Millbrook Labour in Southampton out talking to residents in Wimpson Lane.
June 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
On Labour's National Campaigning weekend Millbrook Labour in Southampton out talking to residents in Wimpson Lane.
Our work in Millbrook ward in Southampton continues. Out tonight doorknocking with Cllr Christian Cox. I usually say what issues we picked up but nothing to say as everyone was feeling happy. #Labourdoorstep
June 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Our work in Millbrook ward in Southampton continues. Out tonight doorknocking with Cllr Christian Cox. I usually say what issues we picked up but nothing to say as everyone was feeling happy. #Labourdoorstep
Very good meeting today of the SE Regional Executive. Lots of discussions on local election results, responding to Reform, 2026 elections preparation and devolution amongst other topics. @sharon-mintoff.bsky.social @atamblyn04.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Very good meeting today of the SE Regional Executive. Lots of discussions on local election results, responding to Reform, 2026 elections preparation and devolution amongst other topics. @sharon-mintoff.bsky.social @atamblyn04.bsky.social
Good evening tonight at Central Hall in Westminster tonight listening to Bernie Sanders with James O'Brien interviewing him. He brought a cogent analysis of US politics and the awfulness of the Trump administration.
May 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Good evening tonight at Central Hall in Westminster tonight listening to Bernie Sanders with James O'Brien interviewing him. He brought a cogent analysis of US politics and the awfulness of the Trump administration.