Claire Winchester
@pootlepi.bsky.social
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So proud that the motion I seconded (in a first for English district councils) has clearly influenced government policy. All credit to David Chalmers, the driving force behind it. And thanks to colleagues across the benches for their support. www.thecomet.net/news/2489361...
Council calls for EU youth mobility scheme
The Labour leader of North Herts Council has backed calls for the government to open negotiations with the European Union (EU) on a scheme to make…
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February 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM
So proud that the motion I seconded (in a first for English district councils) has clearly influenced government policy. All credit to David Chalmers, the driving force behind it. And thanks to colleagues across the benches for their support. www.thecomet.net/news/2489361...
It’s a good day to be a bee! Finally the neonicotinoid ban has actually been enforced.
a cartoon drawing of a bee with a smiling face and wings .
Alt: a cartoon drawing of a bee with a smiling face and wings .
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January 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It’s a good day to be a bee! Finally the neonicotinoid ban has actually been enforced.
An early start! I’m delighted to be attending the Parliamentary Neuro Reception on behalf of the MS Trust. We’ll be helping MPs learn more about MS and making sure that as many as possible are prepared to speak up for the issues that matter to the Neuro community in Parliament. #backthe1in6
January 16, 2025 at 7:44 AM
An early start! I’m delighted to be attending the Parliamentary Neuro Reception on behalf of the MS Trust. We’ll be helping MPs learn more about MS and making sure that as many as possible are prepared to speak up for the issues that matter to the Neuro community in Parliament. #backthe1in6
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🧵SALT🧵
It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
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It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
1/14
November 19, 2024 at 3:03 PM
🧵SALT🧵
It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
1/14
It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
1/14
I do love the Roundhouse and the anticipation for this gig has. Been brewing a whole extra year. Plus, I have youngest daughter with me for her first proper non-festival gig.
November 17, 2024 at 6:55 PM
I do love the Roundhouse and the anticipation for this gig has. Been brewing a whole extra year. Plus, I have youngest daughter with me for her first proper non-festival gig.
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Good morning! If you've found my 'UK news and politics' starter pack useful to get you up and running on @bsky.app, please spread the word to new users by giving this a repost.
Cheers!
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Cheers!
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November 12, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Good morning! If you've found my 'UK news and politics' starter pack useful to get you up and running on @bsky.app, please spread the word to new users by giving this a repost.
Cheers!
go.bsky.app/VNsC9bL
Cheers!
go.bsky.app/VNsC9bL
I had a birthday and I got myself a present.
November 13, 2024 at 7:15 PM
I had a birthday and I got myself a present.
The best desks have pets installed.
October 21, 2024 at 1:33 PM
The best desks have pets installed.
This feels awfully like deja vu, trawling one social media feed to find the handles I want to follow in the next one. How many more times will we have to do this?
October 9, 2024 at 8:42 PM
This feels awfully like deja vu, trawling one social media feed to find the handles I want to follow in the next one. How many more times will we have to do this?
Just a smidge too late to be really cool. Typical.
September 27, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Just a smidge too late to be really cool. Typical.