I went along to the Cantley Library Volunteers meeting tonight. There are lots of exciting community events there next week for Loneliness Awareness Week including Museum in a Box, coffee morning and a quiz! 👇👇#Doncasterisgreat@MyDoncaster
The great Charles Dickens died #otd 1870. In 1868 author John Stores Smith gave this recollection of Charlotte Bronte meeting Dickens in 1850 - the only account we have of them meeting. It's said that Charlotte liked his work, but not the man.
This is exactly what we need across the Makerfield Constituency. We need measures that support shops and business on the high street. Abolishing business rates is part of that plan.That's why regeneration of the high street is a central part of my Plan for Makerfield.
Antisemitism is becoming frighteningly endemic in our universities. This week I met with two students who have experienced it first hand and it is worth dwelling on their stories because they are shocking.
Bradley Smart is an undergraduate at the University of Cambridge. After visiting Israel, fellow students said they wanted to kill him. No disciplinary action was taken.
Merit Habib Matta spoke about the casual antisemitism she has encountered at Oxford University. In a lecture she attended, the first sentence was:
“The Zionist occupation of Palestine…”
A classmate said that “The Nazis expansion into Europe was at least the same continent, how could the Jews justify moving to a place so far away?”
These comments were made as statements of fact, without challenge or consequence.
How we respond to this is test of the kind of country we are.
Universities that do not take antisemitism seriously should face serious consequences. There must be real accountability. Without it, we will never stamp this vile hatred out.
Thank you to the @PinskerCentre for arranging and all they are doing.
Anti-racism campaigner calls out Doncaster's new safety strategy for having little-to-no detail on hate crime
It comes after he received abhorrent racist abuse online
https://t.co/cv2rGGOQ2B
Actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72.
“He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family,” his daughters, actresses Emily and Daisy Head, said in a statement
https://t.co/uc6fmxuIXT
Lovely event at Cantley Neighbourhood Centre yesterday morning! Great to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the centre opening as well as the new community cafe! Well done to Angela and all the volunteers at CNC! #Doncasterisgreat@MyDoncaster
Every life matters.
One law. One standard. For everyone.
This is about justice, for Henry, for his family and for all our children. They deserve better.
Happy Pride Month! 🌈 from the @LGBTCons.
Pride is a chance to celebrate how far we’ve come, recognise those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today, and look forward with confidence to the future.
Happy Pride Month from everyone at LGBT+ Conservatives.
Big thank you to @MyDoncaster team for organising the Future Parks open day at Cantley Park today! It was great to learn more about the new plans for the park, including a new perimeter path and the Pitch and Putt will remain free of charge!! #Doncasterisgreat ⛳️ ⛳️ ⛳️
This is exactly the kind of plan we need in Makerfield and across the Country. We need to encourage business and ensure that they are allowed to thrive to create wealth & jobs. As MP for Makerfield that will be one of my top priorities.
Very pleased to have been elected as Deputy Civic Mayor of Doncaster. Thank you @MyDoncaster team for such a memorable experience. I look forward to supporting the new Civic Mayor Cllr Jackie Dudley! Thank you @JaneCox1973 and Cynthia Ransome for your speeches 😁#Doncasterisgreat