David Boothroyd
@davidboothroyd.bsky.social
Cabinet member for Finance and Counci Reform at @citywestminster.bsky.social and Labour councillor for Westbourne ward
Watching a 30 year old edition of 'University Challenge' - and the questions are measurably a lot easier in 1995 than they are in 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ywa...
[720p/50p] BBC2 (Scotland) | University Challenge edition and continuity | 1st November 1995
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November 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Watching a 30 year old edition of 'University Challenge' - and the questions are measurably a lot easier in 1995 than they are in 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ywa...
I’m doing the last councillors’ surgery at the Stowe Centre. Thanks to PDT for hosting us for the past 10 years. From next week we will be at Maida Vale Library - same time, 11 am on Saturday
June 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I’m doing the last councillors’ surgery at the Stowe Centre. Thanks to PDT for hosting us for the past 10 years. From next week we will be at Maida Vale Library - same time, 11 am on Saturday
Delegates and visitors for @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference 2025 are being sorted out but here's a link to the unofficial conference report for 2023: drive.google.com/file/d/14xBx...
And for last year's conference: drive.google.com/file/d/1lkxv...
And for last year's conference: drive.google.com/file/d/1lkxv...
LPACR 2023.pdf
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May 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Delegates and visitors for @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference 2025 are being sorted out but here's a link to the unofficial conference report for 2023: drive.google.com/file/d/14xBx...
And for last year's conference: drive.google.com/file/d/1lkxv...
And for last year's conference: drive.google.com/file/d/1lkxv...
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Credit to @adamhug.bsky.social @carasanquest.bsky.social and Westminster colleagues for reinvesting in Children’s Centres locally after a decade of cuts and closures. This is how to make a difference
NEW: Sure Start generated widespread, long-lasting benefits for children in education, health, absences, and SEND.
Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.
THREAD on our new @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded report:
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Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.
THREAD on our new @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded report:
[1/11]
May 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Credit to @adamhug.bsky.social @carasanquest.bsky.social and Westminster colleagues for reinvesting in Children’s Centres locally after a decade of cuts and closures. This is how to make a difference
From the Hundred of Ossulston, wishing everyone in the county a very happy #MiddlesexDay
May 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
From the Hundred of Ossulston, wishing everyone in the county a very happy #MiddlesexDay
Whoever decided to do it, using 25pSF (film effect) on #Eurovision2025 is awful. It makes it look like a recording, not live television. Bring back 50fps interlaced
May 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Whoever decided to do it, using 25pSF (film effect) on #Eurovision2025 is awful. It makes it look like a recording, not live television. Bring back 50fps interlaced
Interesting opening from @davehillonlondon.bsky.social in the OnLondon extra, about religion in London. One thing the Census does is allow you to look at cross-tab data, and dataset RM031 on Ethnic Group by Religion is quite interesting in London www.ons.gov.uk/datasets/RM0...
Ethnic group by religion
- Office for National Statistics
This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify usual residents in England and Wales by ethnic group and by religion. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.
www.ons.gov.uk
April 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Interesting opening from @davehillonlondon.bsky.social in the OnLondon extra, about religion in London. One thing the Census does is allow you to look at cross-tab data, and dataset RM031 on Ethnic Group by Religion is quite interesting in London www.ons.gov.uk/datasets/RM0...
Good news today that the British Newspaper Archive has added almost the entire run (1861-1891) of 'The National Reformer', Charles Bradlaugh's secularist newspaper which takes in his many battles for freedom and liberty www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/natio...
National Reformer in British Newspaper Archive
Explore and read 25050 pages of National Reformer on the British Newspaper Archive, 31 years of history, local and international news stories, different and free sample issues to view everyday
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Good news today that the British Newspaper Archive has added almost the entire run (1861-1891) of 'The National Reformer', Charles Bradlaugh's secularist newspaper which takes in his many battles for freedom and liberty www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/natio...
If Labour members didn't stay, fight to remove antisemitism, the party could've been lost. If Trade Unions left thinking Labour didn't want them, there would be no Employment Rights Bill.
Loyalty to party, even if disappointing or doing profoundly disagreeable things, is underappreciated, admirable
Loyalty to party, even if disappointing or doing profoundly disagreeable things, is underappreciated, admirable
April 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
If Labour members didn't stay, fight to remove antisemitism, the party could've been lost. If Trade Unions left thinking Labour didn't want them, there would be no Employment Rights Bill.
Loyalty to party, even if disappointing or doing profoundly disagreeable things, is underappreciated, admirable
Loyalty to party, even if disappointing or doing profoundly disagreeable things, is underappreciated, admirable
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For Americans who didn’t get the joy of living through the Truss/Kwarteng budget, this is the point where the government starts to call the stock market left-wing and/or woke.
April 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
For Americans who didn’t get the joy of living through the Truss/Kwarteng budget, this is the point where the government starts to call the stock market left-wing and/or woke.
‘Buddha did it earlier than Jesus — and did it better.’ Strongly recommend this review of Tom Holland's "Dominion" by Nicholas E. Meyer in @thefreethinkermag.bsky.social freethinker.co.uk/2025/03/do-a...
‘Do as I say, not as I do’: a review of ‘Dominion’ by Tom Holland - The Freethinker
In the city of Valladolid, Mexico (not to be confused with Valladolid in Spain, the capital of the…
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March 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
‘Buddha did it earlier than Jesus — and did it better.’ Strongly recommend this review of Tom Holland's "Dominion" by Nicholas E. Meyer in @thefreethinkermag.bsky.social freethinker.co.uk/2025/03/do-a...
Very impressed by @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social on BBC Politics London explaining what Labour is doing to help people out of poverty, while Chris Philp boorishly repeats stale Tory gibes and shouts over her
March 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Very impressed by @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social on BBC Politics London explaining what Labour is doing to help people out of poverty, while Chris Philp boorishly repeats stale Tory gibes and shouts over her
It is International #AtheistDay on 23 March, and a day to be thankful of freedom of thought, liberation from repressive doctrines, and a hearty affirmation that this existence is all there is
March 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It is International #AtheistDay on 23 March, and a day to be thankful of freedom of thought, liberation from repressive doctrines, and a hearty affirmation that this existence is all there is
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Northern Ireland’s blasphemy laws are out of step with the European Convention on #HumanRights, says the @natsecsoc.bsky.social 👇
🔗 www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/03...
#FreeSpeech #ECHR
🔗 www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/03...
#FreeSpeech #ECHR
NSS calls for blasphemy laws to be repealed in new NI legislation
Northern Ireland Justice Bill should include repeal of 'blasphemy' and 'blasphemous libel' offences, NSS urges Minister of Justice Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
March 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Northern Ireland’s blasphemy laws are out of step with the European Convention on #HumanRights, says the @natsecsoc.bsky.social 👇
🔗 www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/03...
#FreeSpeech #ECHR
🔗 www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/03...
#FreeSpeech #ECHR
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We're increasing affordable housing through regeneration projects like Ebury Bridge in Belgravia.
Phase 1 is complete, with over 90 families back in their new homes. An additional 133 homes for social rent will follow.
Read our Fairer Westminster Delivery Plan 👇https://bit.ly/4kShprW
Phase 1 is complete, with over 90 families back in their new homes. An additional 133 homes for social rent will follow.
Read our Fairer Westminster Delivery Plan 👇https://bit.ly/4kShprW
Fairer Westminster Delivery Plan 2025 – 2026: Ebury Bridge Fairer Housing
YouTube video by Westminster City Council
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March 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We're increasing affordable housing through regeneration projects like Ebury Bridge in Belgravia.
Phase 1 is complete, with over 90 families back in their new homes. An additional 133 homes for social rent will follow.
Read our Fairer Westminster Delivery Plan 👇https://bit.ly/4kShprW
Phase 1 is complete, with over 90 families back in their new homes. An additional 133 homes for social rent will follow.
Read our Fairer Westminster Delivery Plan 👇https://bit.ly/4kShprW
Excellent news that Grand Junction, at St Mary Magdalene's Church, has got a grant from MHCLG for National Windrush Day on 22 June
March 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Excellent news that Grand Junction, at St Mary Magdalene's Church, has got a grant from MHCLG for National Windrush Day on 22 June
The joys of British legislation - clause 94 of the recently introduced Planning and Infrastructure Bill:
March 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The joys of British legislation - clause 94 of the recently introduced Planning and Infrastructure Bill:
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Labour-led Westminster is delivering for local residents whilst keeping council tax low. Our budget delivers more support for adult social care; temporary accommodation; tackling rough sleeping; rent support & £2m on dealing with ASB inc 200 CCTV cameras.
March 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Labour-led Westminster is delivering for local residents whilst keeping council tax low. Our budget delivers more support for adult social care; temporary accommodation; tackling rough sleeping; rent support & £2m on dealing with ASB inc 200 CCTV cameras.
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Last night, at Full Council, we were delighted to announce that our Fairer Westminster Delivery Plan for April 2025 – March 2026 has been approved.
This is our vision for how we are going to combine delivering effective services with creating a more equitable city.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ_2...
This is our vision for how we are going to combine delivering effective services with creating a more equitable city.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ_2...
Delivering a Fairer Westminster
YouTube video by Westminster City Council
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March 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Last night, at Full Council, we were delighted to announce that our Fairer Westminster Delivery Plan for April 2025 – March 2026 has been approved.
This is our vision for how we are going to combine delivering effective services with creating a more equitable city.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ_2...
This is our vision for how we are going to combine delivering effective services with creating a more equitable city.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ_2...
Location discovery: "The Crunch" by Nigel Kneale (ATV, TX 19.1.64) was made at Hazlewood Crescent, Kensal Town. The 'Makang Embassy' was 50 Hazlewood Crescent. Most of the street is long since demolished but Our Lady of the Holy Souls RC Church survives
March 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Location discovery: "The Crunch" by Nigel Kneale (ATV, TX 19.1.64) was made at Hazlewood Crescent, Kensal Town. The 'Makang Embassy' was 50 Hazlewood Crescent. Most of the street is long since demolished but Our Lady of the Holy Souls RC Church survives
Today's C1 judgment for Westminster Housing is a great achievement for @begumliza.bsky.social and her the whole team. Managing social housing is really difficult, not getting easier, but pulling WCC Housing out of a rut and pointing it in the right direction is outstanding www.gov.uk/government/n...
RSH publishes regulatory judgements for 11 social landlords
The Regulator of Social Housing has today published regulatory judgements for 11 social landlords.
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February 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Today's C1 judgment for Westminster Housing is a great achievement for @begumliza.bsky.social and her the whole team. Managing social housing is really difficult, not getting easier, but pulling WCC Housing out of a rut and pointing it in the right direction is outstanding www.gov.uk/government/n...
I see the Iranian dictatorship’s practice of taking innocent Britons hostage on fabricated espionage allegations is continuing
February 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I see the Iranian dictatorship’s practice of taking innocent Britons hostage on fabricated espionage allegations is continuing
Good to see this Early Day Motion from Neil Duncan-Jordan. Hope every MP signs. edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
Parliamentary Prayers - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament
That this House recognises that religious worship should not play any part in the formal business of the House of Commons; believes that Parliamentary meetings should be conducted in a manner that is ...
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February 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Good to see this Early Day Motion from Neil Duncan-Jordan. Hope every MP signs. edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
Our budget invests more in tackling ASB problems, providing care, supporting vulnerable families and helping people find homes - and saves money delivering services so we keep tax low. www.westminster.gov.uk/news/safer-s...
Safer streets, more homes - Westminster unveils new budget measures | Westminster City Council
A massive programme of investment in fighting anti-social behaviour and providing more Council ow
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February 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Our budget invests more in tackling ASB problems, providing care, supporting vulnerable families and helping people find homes - and saves money delivering services so we keep tax low. www.westminster.gov.uk/news/safer-s...