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Highlights, Labour Party, National Issues
Why Now Is the Time for the UK to Rejoin the European Union
3 days ago 0 commentsNine years have passed since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. In that time, the promises made about taking back control, restoring sovereignty, and improving our economic fortunes have fallen far short. Instead, our departure has led to increased bureaucracy, economic stagnation, and a diminished role on […]
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In the Press, National Issues, News, Women & Children, Women & Work, Women in Politics
Madam Mayor and Taylor Swift shattering glass ceilings
1 year ago 0 commentsWhen we talk about empowerment and inspiration, it’s not just about breaking glass ceilings; it’s about shattering them into a million pieces and paving the way for others to follow. My journey as the Mayor of Lincoln wasn’t just about holding a prestigious title; it was about challenging the status […]
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Highlights, National Issues, News
A Decade of Neglect: How Conservative Cuts Deepened the UK’s Health Crisis
1 year ago 0 commentsThe “State of Child Health in the UK 2020” report, alongside the alarming state of cancer care and the decline in overall health standards as highlighted by the Health Index for England, paint a distressing picture of the UK’s health landscape under Conservative governance since 2010. These findings are not […]
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Labour Party, Women & Children, Women & Work, Women in Politics
Women mayors united in history – Ada Salter and Rosanne Kirk
2 years ago 0 commentsWhere do I begin ? It has been a while since I have blogged and I thought to myself, time has no ending and no beginning in my usual philosophical attitude to existence. So here we go. I am back. 11 years as a district councillor and within that period […]
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Highlights, Labour Party, News
Failure, the Future and the Labour Leadership Election
5 years ago 0 commentsIt’s difficult to approach this Labour leadership election with unreserved enthusiasm. A leadership contest invariably comes about as a result of failure. (In my lifetime, the most notable exception to this rule was the one which followed the unexpected death of John Smith in 1994.) The one which faces us […]
Highlights
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Why Now Is the Time for the UK to Rejoin the European Union
July 6, 2025Nine years have passed since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. In that time, the promises made about taking [...] -
A Decade of Neglect: How Conservative Cuts Deepened the UK’s Health Crisis
February 28, 2024The “State of Child Health in the UK 2020” report, alongside the alarming state of cancer care and the decline in [...] -
Do what you have to do…
September 14, 2021It has been a while since I have written on my blog. The last two years have been difficult. I think many of you will know how I [...]
- Failure, the Future and the Labour Leadership Election
- The Ellis Island story is part of my family history.
- Miners like my grandad helped to build & transform society for the better.
National Issues
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Why Now Is the Time for the UK to Rejoin the European Union
July 6, 2025Nine years have passed since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. In that time, the promises made about taking [...] -
Madam Mayor and Taylor Swift shattering glass ceilings
March 9, 2024When we talk about empowerment and inspiration, it’s not just about breaking glass ceilings; it’s about shattering [...] -
A Decade of Neglect: How Conservative Cuts Deepened the UK’s Health Crisis
February 28, 2024The “State of Child Health in the UK 2020” report, alongside the alarming state of cancer care and the decline in [...]
- Do what you have to do…
- Our society thrives when we value our public sector workers
- Hypocrisy is damaging democracy
Women in Politics
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Madam Mayor and Taylor Swift shattering glass ceilings
March 9, 2024When we talk about empowerment and inspiration, it’s not just about breaking glass ceilings; it’s about shattering [...] -
Women mayors united in history – Ada Salter and Rosanne Kirk
September 26, 2023Where do I begin ? It has been a while since I have blogged and I thought to myself, time has no ending and no beginning in my [...] -
Our society thrives when we value our public sector workers
August 17, 2019We have to ask ourselves – “What kind of society do we want?” The early years are vital to the development of a child. [...]