Stannington Labour

The official Twitter account for Stannington Ward Labour Party.
News from the party and our members.

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

The numbers speak for themselves. Where local health protection teams run track and trace programmes they reach 97.1% contacts. For Serco, it’s 68.6%.

When will the Government ditch Serco and back our NHS & local public health teams with the resources they need? #TrackAndTrace

[Mayor Oliver Coppard @SouthYorksMayor]

Measures to save lives and protect communities must go hand-in-glove with economic support for our local businesses and the regional economy.

I've been speaking to @BethRigby, reiterating my call for a local lockdown lifeline. ⬇

[The Labour Party @UKLabour]

A record rise in the number of redundancies – it's got Rishi Sunak's name all over it.

[The Labour Party @UKLabour]

The figures being spent on this broken system to private consultants are truly shocking.

A short circuit break to fix the failing test and trace system is vital.

https://t.co/cO7eqbp1s7

[Mayor Oliver Coppard @SouthYorksMayor]

Just spoken to @MattHancock who confirmed South #Yorkshire will be in Tier 2.

We cannot afford this without additional support - otherwise we will languish in local restrictions with no clear way out. We've put a plan to Govt and are awaiting more details. Will update asap.

[LBC @LBC]

Dan Jarvis, Mayor of the Sheffield City region tells Tom Swarbrick no regional mayors have been asked to sit on Cobra meetings, which must change if local coronavirus strategies are to be adopted.

@TomSwarbrick1 | #SwarbrickOnSunday | @DanJarvisMP

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

"It is not credible for Parliamentarians to demand urgent climate action when our very own pension fund is perpetuating the crisis with its significant holdings in @BP_plc and @Shell."

Read our cross party letter to the trustees of the MPs Pension Fund 👇

#DivestParliament

[Sheffield City Council @SheffCouncil]

Self-isolating helps stop further spread of Coronavirus – this guide explains all you need to know.

[Sheffield City Council @SheffCouncil]

Position as of 9th October 2020 - new restrictions for Sheffield are expected to be announced in the coming days.

Read here for more information:
https://t.co/EX9P8UpEWW

[Sheffield City Council @SheffCouncil]

This is a thread with the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Sheffield. Positive cases and positivity rates are increasing rapidly.

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

Today is World Mental Health Day.

I went outdoors with my dogs and walked round a park we don't usually go to.

Sometimes the small things make a big difference.

Not heard from a friend in a while? Why not check in during this difficult time. #WorldMentalHealthDay

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

There you go....

https://t.co/bsTna62JKM

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

The Government wants to scrap Public Health England, perhaps to make a Private Health England, to give more millions to their friends' companies.

I was proud to join @SheffSaveOurNHS & @We_OwnIt today to oppose Serco running track-and-trace, and corporate takeover of our NHS

👇

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

The Tories’ incompetence is holding Britain back from recovery.

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

I'm glad that the Government has decided to listen to students and made a u-turn on their decision to use an algorithm.

We now need to see the same level of action to support BTEC students, who have been completely ignored by @GavinWilliamson

https://t.co/pqwVI9JYxZ

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

Thank you to all those that served and continue to serve our country.

Let us commemorate those we have lost and remember their achievements.

#VJDay75

[The Labour Party @UKLabour]

On VJ Day, we pay tribute to the wartime generation, who showed us how to face adversity with spirit and determination.

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

However, this government has sought to define people by where they go to school, underscoring the extent of inequality in the education system.

This fiasco should and could have been avoided.

Please get in touch if you need support.

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

Congratulations to everyone receiving A-level results today. This year has been undoubtedly more stressful than previous years.

A reminder that you are not defined by grades and they won't define what you go on to accomplish in life.