David Stokes

35+ years a volunteer in Scouting and counting

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

Another reason why I won't be supporting @RishiSunak at the next election.

Another example of the disastrous @Conservatives caving in to lobbying by vested interests.

BBC News - Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce
https://t.co/MUNewqyuvU

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

It looks like @RishiSunak and the @Conservatives are caving to the fossil fuel lobbiests on environmental issues.
That's made it much easier to know which way to vote in the next general election, and it won't be supporting this nonsense.

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

@AndyUpNorth @virginmedia I always email Virgin to confirm what they have said on the phone, and that that is the basis on which we are contracting. If they don't dispute it, that's then their fault contractually.

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

@durham_youth Not such a surprise really, because it's so well deserved. Well done Caroline and thank you for everything you continue to do for our young people

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

@KesterSharpe @PoacherLincs The great thing about Scouting is that there will always be more opportunities to make great memories and new friends

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

Great to be seeing things get back to normal - always a great way to show our pride in diversity and inclusion

[Durham Scouts @durhamscouts]

Join us at Northern Pride on Saturday 23rd July - Let us know if you can make it! https://t.co/ZrgUI2x0KO

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

@SunScoutsDSNC They have been excellent (as usual) - Young Leaders are one of the best things to come out of the age range changes 20 years ago

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

I just took part in the #BigPlasticCount, UK’s biggest investigation into household plastic waste. Here’s what I found really happens to my plastic waste:

♻️13% recycled
🌍18% sent abroad
🔥45% burnt
⛰️24% sent to landfill

This is shocking, right?! @Jochurchill_MP @pow_rebecca

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

@AndyUpNorth Hopefully good for the environment!

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

So we should ignore Partygate because we need to trust @borisjohnson over serious issues such as the war in Ukraine...

Not even all Ukrainians agree on that.

Come on @Conservatives - see the writing on the wall, before it's written in more blood.

https://t.co/5dKwZFm6DL

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

@Conservatives MPs must now act. Whether through ignorance, poor leadership or just not caring, @BorisJohnson broke his own rules. We deserve and demand better leadership to tackle the multitude of problems the nation faces.

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

For goodness sake @BorisJohnson
- when will you and your incompetent @Conservatives government do something about energy efficiency and managing the short term demand side of the energy equation?
https://t.co/a0zfkokkBv

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

A super weekend helping pick even more incredible young people to attend the 25th World Scout Jamboree https://t.co/8Zhx6k6PEe

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

I had a fantastic weekend with @Unit39_Durham at @AdventureCentre at the weekend.

Volunteering is so #goodforyou , especially with such a fantastic group of young people and volunteers

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

@borisjohnson - this is paused, but not forgotten. We will return to your previous abject failures.

BBC News - Ukraine war has put the brakes on efforts to remove Boris Johnson - for now
https://t.co/As6qX5lGLb

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

@UKContingent ...but be respectful towards and remember those who didn't get a place

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

I got to do my postponed Boxing Day Dip this morning - it's not too late to donate!

https://t.co/ZBp1M2aqUh

https://t.co/lFvrF432h1

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

This morning is my rescheduled Christmas Dip in the North Sea. Seaburn beach, here I come!

[David Stokes @ATrueScout]

I'm gonna get wet and cold at the Seaham Boxing Day Dip!
I'm raising funds for the @durhamscouts International/Jamboree Fund, to help young people access these life changing opportunities.
Will you help me? (by donating, not by getting me wet!)
https://t.co/OlJCcZdSwi