Robert Boddy

Local Democracy Reporter covering Medway Council, Kent, seen on @medwaymessenger, @kentonline, @bbcradiokent, @TimesRadio and @bbcnews (among others)

[Robert Boddy @RobertBoddy]

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[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

People on the doorsteps both in 2023 and 2024 people repeatedly said we need to stop the merry-go-round at Number 10.

@Keir_Starmer has my support to deliver the change that Medway and the Country needs.

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

Reflection on the past 36 hours as LLRG Chair

[George Perfect @UKGeorgeP]

My colleagues on Kent County Council have mine and @MedwayTories full support. Important leadership shown on a x-party basis by all opposition groups today.

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

The same party that broke election rules in Gorton & Denton now breaking the election rules in Kent.

A truly shameful day for @Kent_cc - my respect for every single councillor who wanted no part of this illegal motion today.

[BBC Politics @BBCPolitics]

On Thursday's #PoliticsLive

Naushabah Khan MP, Labour
Ben Spencer MP, Conservative
George Monbiot, Guardian Columnist

Now on BBC Two https://t.co/eIYEhdxJF0

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

Tonight I have the privilege of once again moving the budget speech for the Medway Labour & Co-op Group highlighting the work done to date and how we will be continuing the change people voted for in May 2023.

#ProudToBeMedway

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

Great to be flying the flag for Medway and to join friends from across the Labour Local Government family for a historic reception at 10 Downing Street.

Was a real privilege to open the evening’s speeches alongside LGA Labour Group Leader @bevcraig OBE and the Prime Minister.

[Naushabah Khan MP 🌹 @naushabah_khan]

I'm determined to improve Gillingham Town Centre.

✍🏾Read my recent letter to the Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, about the specific support required to boost our high street.

[Medway Council @medway_council]

NEWS: 🗣️ Medway Council has submitted its preferred proposal to government for how local government in Kent and Medway could be reshaped under Local Government Reorganisation.

Find more information about our proposal here: https://t.co/U6QJSR0xQU

[Tris Osborne MP @TrisOsborneMP]

My immediate thoughts on the budget for my community in Chatham and Aylesford. 👇

[Robert Boddy @RobertBoddy]

RT @TrisOsborneMP: Very pleased to catch up with @medway_council colleagues yesterday in Parliament to discuss the importance of securing i…

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

Welcome the news that @canterburycc has overwhelmingly voted to support option 4d for Local Government Reorganisation in our region.

[Tris Osborne MP @TrisOsborneMP]

Very pleased to have been elected by colleagues to serve on @CommonsPAC to review government spending and use of taxpayers' money.

Looking forward to getting started.

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

I have this morning written to the Leader of Kent County Council about a number of issues following the article published yesterday by @BenQuinn75

[Medway Conservatives @MedwayTories]

Statement from the Leader of Medway Conservatives: Robbie Lammas

https://t.co/LJljLCwbc0

[Robbie Lammas @RobbieLammas]

I have joined Reform. A decision I have not taken lightly.

I have devoted a great deal of time and effort to supporting the Conservative Party over many years. But like many others, I feel that it's not so much a case of me leaving the party, but that the party has left me.

Not only is Reform a party I feel strongly aligned to as a conservative, but I believe that Nigel Farage provides the trusted leadership needed to save Britain.

Trust in the Conservative Party has gone. The Party is over. I look forward to working with Reform to deliver the change Britain needs.

I am very grateful for my warm reception by Reform Medway. Reform welcomes those with integrity who share their vision, values, and desire for meaningful political change to join them.

[Medway Messenger @Med_Messenger]

Planning officers said it’s an annex to a property that doesn’t yet exist

Full story here: https://t.co/c15kWBeEUm

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

A real honour to launch the #BatonOfHope Kent and Medway Leg this morning - #PassItOn to the brilliant Megan from Safe Haven at Sunlight Centre.

To all our baton bearers, to @MidKentCollege for hosting, to everybody playing their part - Thank You

#ProudToBeMedway
#BoHTour2025

[Naushabah Khan MP 🌹 @naushabah_khan]

Good to meet the Prime Minster (and of course @Number10cat !) at No 10 this morning, discussing the economic growth, the NHS and migration.

A great opportunity to discuss what matters in Gillingham & Rainham

[Medway Labour & Co-operative Group 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 @MedwayLabour]

Flags matter to us - and we will always be proud our nation, our culture and our heritage. But we will only tolerate symbols of these things being used to knit our community together, not tear it apart.