James Valentine

Labour Councillor for Kempston West, Bedford Borough Council

[James Valentine @JamesEValentine]

Independent viability assessors advise that @BedfordTweets needn’t agree to “enabling” housing if Grace Church’s supposed “community hub” benefits don’t outweigh loss of urban open space or policy compliant affordable housing – my briefing at Kempston Town Council.

[James Valentine @JamesEValentine]

@BedfordTweets has not advised that it agrees to “enabling” housing if Grace Church’s supposed “community hub” benefits don’t outweigh loss of urban open space or policy compliant affordable housing, say independent viability assessors – my briefing at Kempston Town Council.

[James Valentine @JamesEValentine]

@BedfordTweets has not advised that it agrees to “enabling” housing if Grace Church’s supposed “community hub” benefits don’t outweigh loss of urban open space or policy compliant affordable housing, say their independent viability assessors – my briefing at Kempston Town Council

[James Valentine @JamesEValentine]

A large gathering on Sunday opposing Grace Church's proposal for a church and housing on the flood plain, due to be considered by @BedfordTweets planning soon. Campaigners are furious at the loss of open space and lack of affordable housing at this unwanted development.

[Labour Press @labourpress]

There's always a tweet...

[James Valentine @JamesEValentine]

Starmer needs to be on TikTok - important piece from @carysafoko Dismal that Farage dominates this medium, and the @10downingstreet TikTok hasn't been updated since 2022, when Boris Johnson was still PM. https://t.co/MMcd8pG88J

[Lewis Goodall @lewis_goodall]

A few reminders of what Trump said in the lead up to Jan 6th

December 19th: “Big protest in D.C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!”

December 26th: “We will never give up. We will never concede.”

December 27th: “Just say the election was corrupt and leave the rest to me and the Republican congressmen.”

December 30th: “We’re going to fight like hell. If you don’t fight, you’re not going to have a country anymore.”

December 31st: “We’ve won this election. They just don’t want to admit it. We’ll see what happens on January 6th….The people are angry.”

Jan 3rd: “They’re not taking this White House. We’re going to fight like hell.”

Jan 4th: “If the Democrats take control, we’re not going to have a country anymore… You have to get your people to fight.”

Jan 5th: “Washington is being inundated with people who don’t want to see an election victory stolen. Our country has had enough, they won’t take it anymore!”

On Jan 6th itself Trump over roughly 70 minutes used the words “fight”, “fighting” or “fighters” more than 20 times.

[Emily Thornberry @EmilyThornberry]

Across the world, the BBC is recognised as the best source of impartial news reporting.
It's not perfect, because nothing made by people ever is.
However, in these days of deliberate lies, manipulation & populism, it's a beacon of truth. Britain should be proud of it.
And we are

[James Valentine @JamesEValentine]

@bedspolice have issued a timely warning via Facebook not to buy dangerous and uninsurable E-scooters. But they've included E-bikes in their warning, which are perfectly legal within motor size and speed limits. This is highly misleading, can you correct it @JohnTizard?

[James Valentine @JamesEValentine]

@standardnews "..we have to build a new state and shut down the legacy state, with digital ID making people’s experience of that new state fundamentally much better." Are we supposed to say this on the doorstep?

[James Valentine @JamesEValentine]

Parliamentary report on flood resilience, just out. Significant for @BedfordTweets and nationally.
https://t.co/HS2nffOyQ0

[James Valentine @JamesEValentine]

Build, Baby Build — But Who Really Wins? – my take on the Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill
https://t.co/hK7FIMywvv

[John Crace @JohnJCrace]

https://t.co/ljfelJxY66

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

We will not tolerate attacks on our Muslim communities or any form of anti-Muslim hatred.

[Kit Bradshaw @kitbradshaw]

PM: "I can't tell you how much I disagree with her."

Sir Keir Starmer hits back at @Katie_Lam_MP's suggestion that "multiculturalism has not succeeded in this country". The Weald of Kent MP made the comments this week on @itvpeston.

@itvmeridian

[Noa Hoffman @hoffman_noa]

Before buying, in my 8 years renting hell, I would've benefited so much from a s21 eviction ban and other measures in the Renters' Rights Bill

Lots in the Bill, which completed its last Commons hurdle today, will make a hugely positive difference for millions of renters

[Kempston Academy | Bedford @KAKempston]

📢 4 DAYS TO GO! 📷 Open Evening this Thursday, 2nd October from 6–8 PM!
📷 Headteacher talks from Mr House.
📷 Taste Our Menu!
📷 A full range of subject activities and exciting displays.
📷 Take part in our interactive quiz - win a Kempston Academy hamper!

[Kempston Academy | Bedford @KAKempston]

Celebrating our incredible students tonight at the Bedford Excellence Evening! We are so proud of you and all of your hard work 👏📚🌟

An amazing Hamilton performance from our students 🎤

@phouseKA @AJRAllModCons @Neil_Mills1 @ChilternLT

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you're pregnant and is still considered the safest choice of pain relief during pregnancy.

There is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Kate Brintworth, our Chief Midwifery Officer, explains more 🎥