South West Young Fabians

@YoungFabians (under-31) regional branch for South West England. The future of the left since 1884. Follow for the latest news and views from our members.

[South West Young Fabians @YoungFabiansSW]

Feeling inspired after tonight's "Winning the West" launch event with @VoteDanNorris? Now's the perfect time to get in touch! We are always looking for people to be involved in our network - feel free to DM us or email us on [email protected].

[Batley and Spen Labour @BatleyandSpen]

🗳Four days left until Polling Day!🗳
Vote for the only candidate who lives and works here. Vote for Kim.

[Young Fabians @youngfabians]

📢ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Calling all @youngfabians members!🌹

We are so excited to invite you to attend our Nation-Wide Picnic, in 6 locations across the country!🍃🥪🥳

📅 Sunday 23 May
⏰ 2pm

Sign up via our website to attend ➡️: https://t.co/6xn0HGj9bR

[Andrew Harrop @andrew_harrop]

Keir’s next year... what should the Labour Party do in the next 12 months?

@thefabians are after your ideas

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[Luke Pollard MP @LukePollard]

This is what Labour can achieve when in power.

[South West Young Fabians @YoungFabiansSW]

@exmoorjane @BookDevon That's impressive! Rothfuss's writing is just beautiful and Lynch is full of clever observations but both haven't written much nor finished series in years. a good fantasy writer with a lot of books, have you tried Sanderson? Neat magic system and interesting world building!

[Cllr Alisha Lewis @Alishacmlewis]

@Jackie_ChALC Being young in a political party, particularly if you're also a woman, means having to be twice as good as your colleagues for half the opportunities and a quarter of the respect. I've seen too many people my age trying to do the same things I am quit under the pressure.

[Joseph Baum @Joseph_Baum]

@Jackie_ChALC Appreciate that Town and Parish Councils meet in the evenings, but I think we need to do the same for District and County levels. Proper allowances will also help to rebalance the make up of local government, and encourage others to consider standing.

[Joseph Baum @Joseph_Baum]

@Jackie_ChALC Hi there. I have never replied to a tweet, but as a Town Cllr I felt compelled! The reason why I stood, aged 25, was to change how "the Council" looks to these people. The system doesn't help: lots of meetings are daytime so we can't be surprised that lots of retirees take part.

[Ellie Varley @ellievarley13]

@Jackie_ChALC From my experience, I would say most just don’t have the interest because they don’t know how influential local politics is on their lives. After I did work experience at my local council, I found it way more interesting

[South West Young Fabians @YoungFabiansSW]

@BookDevon *adds to 'want to read' list*

[Fawcett Society @fawcettsociety]

Polling shows the uneven impact of lockdowns on mothers and parents with those on lower incomes more likely to be affected by job losses and hours.

Read the latest briefing with @WomensBudgetGrp @EngenderScot @closethepaygap @WENWales @NI_WBG.

https://t.co/9Hnd5qXEvR

[Dr Jeff Pocock @DrJeffPocock]

'Better Education for Devon' Listening Event - 24th February 2021 - 7pm

Come and tell Devon Labour what concerns you currently about education in our county

Here's the Eventbrite sign-up link to reserve your place: https://t.co/p3XLkoJUNA

#BetterEducationForDevon

[Exmouth and Exeter East Labour Party @EEELabourCLP]

Heartbreaking to see Devon on this list as one of the places most at risk of seeing our high streets hollowed out due to COVID ☹️
We need to invest more in our town centres, think outside the box and make them places for the community, not just for shopping or tourism

[Luis Gordon @LUISGORDON]

Perseverance Rover lands on Mars, all thanks to a Parachute produced by the amazing team at @Heathcoatfabric , here in Tiverton, Devon. Congratulations Heathcoat Fabrics. #Tiverton #Mars #Nasa NASA Earth #Devon #PerseveranceRover https://t.co/SX2I0q5jAv

[Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East @AndyMcDonaldMP]

This landmark judgement is a testament to the hard work of trade unions.

It sends out a clear message that companies shouldn't game the system by undercutting the rights of their employees.

Uber drivers & all gig economy workers are entitled to decent pay, safety & job security

[Rehana Azam @RehanaAzam]

Our members put themselves in harm’s way to protect the public.

They stepped up during a public health crisis, now employers and ministers must step up and address the pay crisis in local government and schools.

Workers' dedication must be recognised.
https://t.co/prNhQhFAun

[Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP @BellRibeiroAddy]

The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court's ruling that the £1012 fee to register children as British citizens is unlawful.

The Home Office must now act to reduce extortionate fees (it currently makes 60%+ profit on applications).

Nobody should be priced out of citizenship.

[ARCHIVED - NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover @NASAPersevere]

Today’s the day. Trip to Mars, 99.9% complete. The most dangerous part comes last: the final seven minutes.

Watch my landing live starting at 11:15 a.m. PST / 2:15 p.m. EST / 19:15 UTC. #CountdownToMars
https://t.co/EeLjRU9D3Z