#LabourDoorStep
#Canvassing on the Jackmans
#LetchworthSouth

The @lgalabour.bsky.social conference was excellent and I was lucky enough to ask The Deputy Prime Minister a question on Temporary accommodation.

Today I completed the Next Generation program for @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
I was proud to be presented with my certificate by the leader of the city of Manchester and the vice chair of the Local Government Association Cllr Bev Craig.

Huge thanks to @jimmcmahon.co.uk for a great session with our next generation #NG18 group this morning. Lots of discussion around Labour’s devolution plans and local government issues.

Im off to #Manchester this weekend for the @lgalabour.bsky.social #NextGen course.The @teamlabouruk.bsky.social #Labour Next Generation programme is an unparalleled political development opportunity & I feel so lucky to be a part of it.

Attending #GreatAshby community council meeting this evening with my NHDC councillor colleague Cllr Vijaiya Poopalasingham & County councillor Steve Jarvis.

A link to tonights council meeting www.youtube.com/live/acAYIp9...

Kemi Badenoch blames ‘peasants’ from ‘sub-communities’ for grooming gangs abuse The Conservative leader repeated calls for a national inquiry into the issue.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has blamed "peasants" from "sub-communities" within foreign countries for the grooming gangs crisis. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/kemi...

More great conversations back out in Hitchin this afternoon! 🌹

Lots of support for recent announcements of investment in GP and hospital appointments. After years of neglect, it’s time to get the NHS working again for all who need it 🏥

@amy-allen.bsky.social got a lovely picture of our #cat Tesla and I

On that day when we played football at break the whole playground sung bohemian rhapsody. Its one of my core memories.

A loss to the RMT.

Today I was back in #Kimpton this time looking at their potential ground water flooding issues.

Chappell Roan: Tiny Desk Concert YouTube video by NPR Music

This evening I have been enjoying this youtu.be/w4WiXKGCJhg?...

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dies aged 32 James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne, died aged 32 over the weekend.

How very very sad.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dies aged 32 www.bbc.com/news/article...

Yeah #Brexit. I went on the marches, I did campaign. It should never have been allowed to happen.

A beautiful semi #frozen #fountain photo my very talented wife @amy-allen.bsky.social took this week.

This has to be the most dishonest reporting of an opinion poll I've ever seen

The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.

The 7ft Sisters were phenomenal at #Hitchin town hall last night for North Herts Pride Gala.

Im at #NorthHerts Leisure Centre today for Gym session 2 post Christmas

#Christmas Dinner for us this year was #BBQ lamb leg, Gammon, Pigs in blankets and all the trimmings. I enjoyed BBQing on Christmas. May make it a thing.

Had fun on Boxing Day with @amy-allen.bsky.social visiting Square One Gym in #Hitchin for a post #christmas #workout

Duck. Mushroom wellington and veg rosette tart.
Delicious

Don't Stop Christmas Now - (Mariah Carey, Queen) - Mashup YouTube video by Exightly

Make your Christmas party that little bit better with this genius.
youtu.be/hgnxxTECLBo?...

This afternoon I got to meet the Alpacas of Ickleford

Devolution and Local government reform meetings this week with
•informal NH Labour group
•Herts Leaders Group
•Herts Labour Leaders
•Labour Eastern Region
•District Councils Network
•Jim McMahon MP
•Baroness Sharon Taylor
•MHCLG
And around 40 calls.
We will get this right for staff & residents.

Really looking forward to the #drag between Christmas & New Year

Driven into London to enjoy the lights with my youngest.

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After a very long day and lots of explanation, exploration and extensive research a bit of White Zombie is helping me chill out.