I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.
Just a quick note to @greenparty.org.uk and @greenpartyhan.bsky.social - I was not consulted on being quoted on your leaflets and I have not endorsed your campaign (or any campaign in this seat). I think this note, like the bar chart next to it, is misleading and out of context.
Our happy Chorlton Park Labour team out today speaking to residents on Brundretts Rd. Lots of support, good chats & casework to follow up. Thanks to everyone who spoke to us 🌹
Enjoyed visiting 2 brilliant MSV Housing young persons living schemes today providing much needed housing & support for care leavers & young people experiencing homelessness. Good discussion about challenges & uplifted by stories of so many positive outcomes.
Roses are red violets are blue a fair new plan for refugees is long overdue
This Valentine’s Day, and every day, we stand up for compassion, fairness & a welcoming society!
We are proud members of @refugeestogether.bsky.social, a coalition of organisations that believe in a more compassionate approach to refugees. We're calling for a fair new plan! #TogetherWithRefugees
Another Saturday Chorlton Park Labour door knocking session today! Good to speak to residents along Barlow Moor Rd. Lots of support, good chats & casework picked up @manchesterlabour.bsky.social @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social @mandiesg.bsky.social @pdsg.bsky.social
A spot of wassailing organised by the brilliant Friends of Chorlton Park group Lanterns & hats made by Unity Arts. Let’s hope the singing leads to a bumper crop of apples in the orchard this year!! 🍏 @mandiesg.bsky.social @pdsg.bsky.social
Great to open #LunarNewYear market & wake up the dragon on Market St today. Lots of fun, colour, stalls & dancing. Thanks Hong Kong Cultural Community for hard work organising it & your hospitality. Gong hei fat choy ❤️
Really moving, poignant & well attended @mancitycouncil.bsky.social #hmd2025 Holocaust Memorial event. Thanks @holocaustmuseumuk.bsky.social for your support & introducing Holocaust survivor Dr Martin Stern to speak. An incredible story of horror & hope:
hmd.org.uk/resource/marti…
Great to visit Macari Foundation in Stoke & hear about phenomenal work they do to support people experiencing #homelessness. Thanks to Lou Macari for a lovely welcome, showing us round & really interesting chat. Keep up your brilliant work!
This is just brilliant 🚌
Community solidarity, always 🌻
Make 2025 the year you stand up for your community, stand with people seeking sanctuary, and stand against hatred.
Help grow this movement of welcome - snap up one of our new Community Solidarity t-shirts ⚡️
https://buff.ly/4fpA2zN
Great morning getting the steps in on the Merseybank estate delivering our Chorlton Park Labour 2025 calendars. A very friendly 🐈⬛ was keen to join the photo! @pdsg.bsky.social @mandiesg.bsky.social @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social @manchesterlabour.bsky.social
Huge thanks to Didsbury Mosque for providing shelter & support for residents of Britannia Hotel and nearby homes affected by flooding on Wednesday night. Heartwarming to see such a compassionate & caring response from the local community bringing donations of food, bedding & clothes
Really enjoyed a fantastic first night of “A Christmas Dinner” at The Edge Theatre, Chorlton performed by The Buzz group from the BoothCentre - uplifting, heartwarming & brilliantly acted as always. @mandiesg.bsky.social
It was great to meet so many brilliant #VCFSE groups at the North Manchester networking event today. Great welcome & hospitality from Higher Blackley Community Centre staff & volunteers & chair Bernard Priest plus a lovely lunch!
Thank you @walkridegm.org.uk for the award for Best Scheme 2024 for the Chorlton cycleway. #JeffSmithMP, @jomidge.bsky.social; @angelikistg.bsky.social, Chorlton, Chorlton Park & Whalley Range councillors.
Thank you @walkridegm.org.uk award for #Chorlton #cycleway 'best scheme 2024' from #JeffSmithMP, @jomidge.bsky.social; @angelikistg.bsky.social, Chorlton, Chorlton Park &WhalleyRange councillors...(bit annoying the camera cut me out! )
Positive & very welcome news that the move on period for people to find accommodation after getting refugee status has increased from 28 to 56 days. Good to see quote from @jowalby.bsky.social in this piece @mustardtreemcr.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Attended all scrutiny committees this week to provide an update on the 25/26 Budget
The @labouruk.bsky.social gov’s Autumn Statement has improved the Council’s position for 25/26 but we’re still dealing with the problems created over 14 yrs
25/26 Budget consultation
manchester.gov.uk/info/200024/co…
Another victory for tireless campaigning.
The 28-day move-on period was cruel and brutal, thrusting people into homelessness.
Moreover, it robbed people of the relief that should come with a positive asylum decision, replacing it with fear and hardship. 🧵
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
We’ve had a great time at Santa’s First Stop this evening. Thanks to Santa & the elves for doing a sleigh ride round the Merseybank estate dropping off presents for children followed by fun & activities at Barlow Moor Community Centre @mandiesg.bsky.social
Honoured and thrilled that #ChorltonCycleway won @walkridegm.org.uk award for best completed scheme. Thank you! And thanks to everyone, too many to mention, who worked so hard to make it happen @ManCityCouncil.bsky.social @JoMidge.bsky.social @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social
Lots of litter picked around the Barlow Hall estate with the wonderful Barlow Hall Neighbourhood Group this morning. Thanks to enthusiastic & hardworking volunteers! #KeepBritainTidy
Good to join our @mancitycouncil.bsky.social Rough Sleeper Team for the annual rough sleeper headcount tonight. Thanks for great organisation and thanks to everyone who helped out. Always impressed by commitment & compassion of our staff & partners in tackling rough sleeping
Still time to donate to Booth Centre sleep out fundraiser & help continue their brilliant work to support people experiencing #homelessness in Manchester. Thanks to staff & volunteers for looking after us & my lovely @manchesterlabour.bsky.social teammates!
justgiving.com/page/joanna-mi…
Today is #WhiteRibbonDay & our @mancitycouncil.bsky.social staff were out promoting @whiteribbonuk.bsky.social promise & talking to people about imperative of ending men’s violence against women and girls. Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a chat #ItStartsWithMen #NoExcuse
Last Friday we celebrated 85 years of Citizens Advice Manchester & achievements of their fantastic staff & volunteers. Great to see so many people showing appreciation & support of the dedicated work of ManchesterCAB - unfortunately more needed & in greater demand than ever
All the best to Jo and other @manchesterlabour.bsky.social colleagues tonight. Please do donate if you can to this really important cause.
Lovely afternoon tea with Lord Mayor of Mcr & student reps from local schools Chorlton High South, Loreto & @chorltonhighschool.bsky.social Lots of interesting questions & chat about life as Lord Mayor & our wonderful city. Thanks for being excellent ambassadors for the young people of Chorlton Park