Helen W
@helenwestie.bsky.social
LibDem Town Councillor, Rotarian, occasional skydiver, retired university librarian
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🚨 Today Al Pinkerton will introduce a 10-minute bill that calls for a UK-EU customs union.
It's time for Labour MP's to back our bill and help turbocharge our economy.
It's time for Labour MP's to back our bill and help turbocharge our economy.
December 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🚨 Today Al Pinkerton will introduce a 10-minute bill that calls for a UK-EU customs union.
It's time for Labour MP's to back our bill and help turbocharge our economy.
It's time for Labour MP's to back our bill and help turbocharge our economy.
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Constituents have been in touch about blocked drains across Knaresborough, especially after recent heavy rain.
👇I’ve written to Environmental Services urging action, including a full review of gully maintenance, updates on the delayed flood report, and support for areas repeatedly hit by flooding.
👇I’ve written to Environmental Services urging action, including a full review of gully maintenance, updates on the delayed flood report, and support for areas repeatedly hit by flooding.
July 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Constituents have been in touch about blocked drains across Knaresborough, especially after recent heavy rain.
👇I’ve written to Environmental Services urging action, including a full review of gully maintenance, updates on the delayed flood report, and support for areas repeatedly hit by flooding.
👇I’ve written to Environmental Services urging action, including a full review of gully maintenance, updates on the delayed flood report, and support for areas repeatedly hit by flooding.
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Last week, I led a debate calling on the Government to scrap the unfair peak-time restrictions on disabled bus passes. Disabilities exist before 9:30am, and so should support.
👇Learn more about this issue and the action I’m taking to change it here:
👇Learn more about this issue and the action I’m taking to change it here:
It’s Time to Scrap Unfair Peak-Time Bus Restrictions for Disabled People | Parliament Politics Magazine
Last week in Parliament, I led an adjournment debate on an issue that has gone unaddressed for too long: the outdated and unjust peak-time restrictions on
parliamentnews.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Last week, I led a debate calling on the Government to scrap the unfair peak-time restrictions on disabled bus passes. Disabilities exist before 9:30am, and so should support.
👇Learn more about this issue and the action I’m taking to change it here:
👇Learn more about this issue and the action I’m taking to change it here:
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🚌After the national bus fare cap rise, some local operators are charging £6 for all journeys – even the shortest ones.
📈Return fares have doubled in places, despite DfT guidance to keep rises within inflation.
🗣I’m raising this with the Minister. If you've been hit by unfair fares, let me know.
📈Return fares have doubled in places, despite DfT guidance to keep rises within inflation.
🗣I’m raising this with the Minister. If you've been hit by unfair fares, let me know.
June 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🚌After the national bus fare cap rise, some local operators are charging £6 for all journeys – even the shortest ones.
📈Return fares have doubled in places, despite DfT guidance to keep rises within inflation.
🗣I’m raising this with the Minister. If you've been hit by unfair fares, let me know.
📈Return fares have doubled in places, despite DfT guidance to keep rises within inflation.
🗣I’m raising this with the Minister. If you've been hit by unfair fares, let me know.
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The European Union has given the green light to post-Brexit youth visas with the UK, after member states approved talks on how they would work in practice.
Campaigners welcomed what they hailed as a “massive step forward for young people in the UK” 👏
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Campaigners welcomed what they hailed as a “massive step forward for young people in the UK” 👏
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Post-Brexit youth visa scheme with EU given green light
Supporters described the move as a ‘massive step’ forward for young people
www.independent.co.uk
June 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The European Union has given the green light to post-Brexit youth visas with the UK, after member states approved talks on how they would work in practice.
Campaigners welcomed what they hailed as a “massive step forward for young people in the UK” 👏
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Campaigners welcomed what they hailed as a “massive step forward for young people in the UK” 👏
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm £15.6 billion of funding for local transport projects to overhaul creaking transport systems outside of London ahead of the Spending Review
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Rachel Reeves delivers major update on transport cash for North and Midlands
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm £15.6 billion of funding for local transport projects to overhaul creaking transport systems outside of London ahead of the Spending Review
www.mirror.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm £15.6 billion of funding for local transport projects to overhaul creaking transport systems outside of London ahead of the Spending Review
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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All I can say at this stage is…
FINALLY! 💥
FINALLY! 💥
February 21, 2025 at 9:59 AM
All I can say at this stage is…
FINALLY! 💥
FINALLY! 💥
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Donald Tusk just expressed his hopes for a #Breturn. If you'd also like this to happen why not sign/share this petition.
"Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible"
SIGN here >>> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Then please REPOST this!
#FBPE #ReJoin
"Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible"
SIGN here >>> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Then please REPOST this!
#FBPE #ReJoin
January 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Donald Tusk just expressed his hopes for a #Breturn. If you'd also like this to happen why not sign/share this petition.
"Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible"
SIGN here >>> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Then please REPOST this!
#FBPE #ReJoin
"Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible"
SIGN here >>> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Then please REPOST this!
#FBPE #ReJoin
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Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting Inspire Youth Yorkshire and seeing firsthand how they provide a vital lifeline to young people across our area and beyond.
Their work is truly transformative, offering support, skills, and opportunities to those who need it most.
Their work is truly transformative, offering support, skills, and opportunities to those who need it most.
January 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting Inspire Youth Yorkshire and seeing firsthand how they provide a vital lifeline to young people across our area and beyond.
Their work is truly transformative, offering support, skills, and opportunities to those who need it most.
Their work is truly transformative, offering support, skills, and opportunities to those who need it most.
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"Forming a Customs Union with the EU is the biggest thing we can do to turbocharge our economy long-term."
"But an agreement to work towards one would unlock big economic benefits for the UK now and start tearing down those damaging Conservative trade barriers this year."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
"But an agreement to work towards one would unlock big economic benefits for the UK now and start tearing down those damaging Conservative trade barriers this year."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
January 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"Forming a Customs Union with the EU is the biggest thing we can do to turbocharge our economy long-term."
"But an agreement to work towards one would unlock big economic benefits for the UK now and start tearing down those damaging Conservative trade barriers this year."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
"But an agreement to work towards one would unlock big economic benefits for the UK now and start tearing down those damaging Conservative trade barriers this year."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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Negotiate UK-EU customs union to tear down ‘damaging’ Brexit barriers, Davey urges
Let’s do it!
www.politics.co.uk/news/2025/01...
Let’s do it!
www.politics.co.uk/news/2025/01...
Negotiate UK-EU customs union to tear down ‘damaging’ Brexit barriers, Davey urges Starmer - Politics.co.uk
Ed Davey will call on the government to negotiate a new customs union with the European Union (EU) to “turbocharge our economy in the medium and long term.” Delivering his first major speech of 2025, ...
www.politics.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Negotiate UK-EU customs union to tear down ‘damaging’ Brexit barriers, Davey urges
Let’s do it!
www.politics.co.uk/news/2025/01...
Let’s do it!
www.politics.co.uk/news/2025/01...
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Last week, I met with the Environment Agency to discuss water quality in the River Nidd, and today I raised this issue in Parliament.
We must ensure that the impact on water quality is properly factored into planning applications and that developers meet their obligations.
Watch below👇
We must ensure that the impact on water quality is properly factored into planning applications and that developers meet their obligations.
Watch below👇
January 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Last week, I met with the Environment Agency to discuss water quality in the River Nidd, and today I raised this issue in Parliament.
We must ensure that the impact on water quality is properly factored into planning applications and that developers meet their obligations.
Watch below👇
We must ensure that the impact on water quality is properly factored into planning applications and that developers meet their obligations.
Watch below👇
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CILIP, SLG, the Great School Libraries Campaign, SLA and ASCEL have written a joint response to the DfE's Curriculum & Assessment Review, highlighting the power and potential of school libraries and librarians.
Read full story and find out more:
cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...
Read full story and find out more:
cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...
CILIP and school library organisations submit joint response to DfE’s Curriculum & Assessment Review
CILIP, CILIP School Libraries Group (SLG), the Great School Libraries Campaign, the School Library Association (SLA), and the Association of Senior Children's and Education Librarians (ASCEL) have written a joint response to the Department for Education’s Curriculum & Assessment Review curriculum, highlighting the power and potential of school libraries and librarians.
cilip.org.uk
December 3, 2024 at 9:02 AM
CILIP, SLG, the Great School Libraries Campaign, SLA and ASCEL have written a joint response to the DfE's Curriculum & Assessment Review, highlighting the power and potential of school libraries and librarians.
Read full story and find out more:
cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...
Read full story and find out more:
cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...
Woke up to snow as most of you may have. Already been contacted by Emergency response in case of more flooding later as it's now turning to rain
November 23, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Woke up to snow as most of you may have. Already been contacted by Emergency response in case of more flooding later as it's now turning to rain
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Lovely interview with our two new Presidents of European Movement UK -
Dominic Grieve & Caroline Lucas
Do have a watch. ❤️
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/join-europe-...
Join the movement for a European future - European Movement UK
Hear from the new co-Presidents of the European Movement, Caroline Lucas and Dominic Grieve KC, about why it is to vital that we overturn the calamity of Brexit, and reclaim our place in Europe.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Lovely interview with our two new Presidents of European Movement UK -
Dominic Grieve & Caroline Lucas
Do have a watch. ❤️
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/join-europe-...
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🔔 I’m now on with my 2500th bit of casework on behalf of Harrogate & Knaresborough constituents.
✉️ It’s a privilege to serve our wonderful area, from potholes to pensions, do let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
👏 A huge thanks to the team who help behind the scenes every day.
✉️ It’s a privilege to serve our wonderful area, from potholes to pensions, do let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
👏 A huge thanks to the team who help behind the scenes every day.
November 19, 2024 at 10:53 AM
🔔 I’m now on with my 2500th bit of casework on behalf of Harrogate & Knaresborough constituents.
✉️ It’s a privilege to serve our wonderful area, from potholes to pensions, do let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
👏 A huge thanks to the team who help behind the scenes every day.
✉️ It’s a privilege to serve our wonderful area, from potholes to pensions, do let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
👏 A huge thanks to the team who help behind the scenes every day.
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🔥 Sorry for plugging this again… membership is surging right now and we’re only 14 short of 23,600 members…
European Movement
We're the UK's largest pro-European movement. Our goal is to reverse the calamity of Brexit and restore relations with our European neighbours.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:23 AM
🔥 Sorry for plugging this again… membership is surging right now and we’re only 14 short of 23,600 members…