Today, I joined the Tameside Reform Group in observing the Armistice Day service at Dukinfield Town Hall.
I think back to all those young men from places like Ashton, Stalybridge, Hyde, Mossley and Droylsden - with names I recognise and lives and futures of their own - who made the ultimate sacrifice for King and country at such a young age.
I also think to all the young men and women of my generation, from our towns, who might have been here today but never had the chance to live, because those who would have been their grandparents or great-grandparents never returned home.
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn both those who were lost and those who never came to be, remaining mindful that we are never so far removed from history that we could not face such a fate ourselves.
Let us be wise and let us be grateful.
We will always remember them.
🚨 BREAKING: Reform GAIN in Runcorn!
Neil Thornton is our new councillor for Beechwood and Heath — the only ward in Runcorn we didn’t win in May.
Huge congratulations to Neil and our fantastic local volunteers, who haven’t stopped working since our last by-election victory in this neck of the woods.
Thank goodness it was by more than six votes this time! 😅
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My statement on their actions and security implications.
Mainstream media will stop at nothing to harm Reform. We will not let them.
Burnham talks about devolution whilst simultaneously taking away local powers over planning. His changes will mean that local representatives won't be able to scrutinise local #planning decisions, and residents will have less of a say.
@reformparty_uk opposes these plans, and our Planning Teal Paper lays out our alternative approach - one that protects local democracy!
The Reform Group in Tameside amongst the first to say 'no' to Burnham's power grab 👇
https://t.co/iXui4gvGT2
Huge wins for the people of Tameside and the Reform Group last night at Full Council.
✅National planning imposition rejected
✅Progress on transparency over historic rape gang and CSE cases, although more to be done
✅Motion concerning scrutiny over children’s services and democratic processes passed
🥊Ricky Hatton statue passed
This is a first in the history of Tameside that Labour has outright lost a vote on two motions and was forced to shift position on two more.
This is what effective opposition can do for the people of our towns, imagine what Reform can achieve with full control next year…
Tameside Full Council meeting is currently underway at Dukinfield Town Hall.
Our Reform Council Group are proposing 5 major motions today:
➡️ HMO Transparency
➡️ Calling to be included in the national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs and child sexual exploitation
➡️ Reform over scrutiny of children’s services and Ofsted
➡️ Responsible waste disposal reforms
🥊 Statue to recognise the achievements of Hyde’s own Ricky Hatton
Keep eyes on for how Labour, the Conservatives and Independents vote on these motions.
Will the Conservatives continue to vote in line with Labour leadership in Tameside?
It should be an interesting one…
Since 2010, the established parties have taken nearly £1 billion in donations, and handed out dozens of peerages in return.
In their first year, Labour handed out £138 million of government contracts to their donors. The Tories are just as bad.
You know what Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne want?
Nothing. Just a government that will fix Britain.
And that's what Reform UK will deliver.
I'm proud to have the support of some of Britain's most successful entrepreneurs.
When I warned in Gorton & Denton we are losing our democracy to sectarianism, people laughed.
Now, Birmingham council reveals it witnessed illegal voting attempts at FIFTY polling stations in May
https://t.co/5maOFpuF6k
Over 150,000 people backed Reform UK in Greater Manchester.
Well done for your efforts across this campaign, @SianReform.
You are an asset to our party and there is no doubt you will play a big part in its future. 👏
What a great day out canvassing in Denton to get out the vote with @YatesPolitics , @Rob4Reform, and many others from our Tameside branch.
We wish @SianReform the best of luck for tomorrow!
It’s polling day. This is your chance to set Greater Manchester in a new positive direction.
Make sure you get to the polling station by 10pm, bring your ID and vote Reform!
Labour changed Greater Manchester’s voting system. Confused? You’re not alone!
This is how it works. Make sure you put me down as your first preference if you don’t want to see a Green or Labour Mayor.
One of Greater Manchester’s most beautiful views is under threat. Hyde just cannot cope with these plans.
Over 8,000 people have signed a petition to stop the new Godley Green Garden Village. They’ve been ignored.
Once we’ve lost our green belt, it’s gone forever. Here’s what I’ll do as Mayor to protect it.
Polling day is on Thursday. The choice is simple.
Do you want more of the same or a new start? Another career politician, or a builder who’s here to deliver?
GM needs a shake-up and that’s what I’m here to do. Vote for me if you want to see a Greater Manchester.