Lives in sunny #Brighton, UK - I run, I write, I campaign. Volunteer Ambassador for #parkrun. My blog below. I'm @nancyplatts over on Bluesky - join me!
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The moment we had all been waiting for but hardly dared hope for. Our new Prime Minister said, “We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system, so that everyone’s vote counts and everyone’s voice is heard.” politicsforthemany.co.uk/ele…
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Trade unionists across the UK are supporting our campaign to make the votes of all working people count. This month has seen further strides as Andy Burnham, the first prime minister to support electoral reform, settles into Downing Street. #TimeForPR politicsforthemany.co.uk/and…
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Andy Burnham supports electoral reform, but how does this fit his broader agenda? Clues may lie in 'Head North', his 2024 book with Steve Rotherham. Politics for the Many’s Vice-Chair John Doolan reviews it for us. #TimeForPR politicsforthemany.co.uk/wha…
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"I have accepted Keir Starmer's resignation as my chief servant and have invited Andy Burnham to lay out details for how many meals a day he'll give me"
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We’re incredibly proud to see former student Gary O’Donoghue featured on Desert Island Discs. We’re so proud to celebrate his incredible success and the impact he continues to make in journalism. 👉 zurl.co/hr6qh #VisionImpairment #Inspiration #DesertIslandDiscs
Such good fun this morning with these guys. Tough course but brilliant company. #loveparkrun
Wonderful to welcome Sanctuary Runners who did a takeover this morning. Thank you to our 28 High-Viz Heroes and 141 parkrunners and parkwalkers for a fabulous start to a sunny weekend. #loveparkrun
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'It's a sad day'
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who introduced a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, spoke to #BBCBreakfast as the Bill fails to become law following opposition in the House of Lords
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The @UKHouseofLords should hang their heads in shame.
The conduct of a tiny minority in the House of Lords who have used every tactic imaginable to make sure the Assisted Dying Bill fails has been awful. I have long believed the Lords is simply not fit for purpose as a second chamber. This has cemented my view hard, and I imagine will make others realise just how ludicrous our legislative systems are. Sad day.
It was a brilliant morning and I was proud to celebrate my 250th volunteering - woo hoo! And I've loved every minute of it, so here's to the next 250 #loveparkrun
What a wonderful pre-Brighton Marathon turnout we had to today with 195 parkrunners from Brighton and across the UK. Thank you to everyone who joined us and especially to our 28 high viz volunteers . See you again soon! #loveparkrun
I had such good fun today - thank you @EBparkrun High Viz Heroes! #loveparkrun
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for giving us a great parkrun today in East #Brighton Park and well done to everyone who celebrated a milestone - more on those to follow! #loveparkrun
This was such great fun this morning! Super-pleased to come in at 30:22 #loveparkrun
A huge thanks to our High Viz Volunteers today. We can't make this happen without you. And the results for event #307 are in #loveparkrun parkrun.org.uk/eastbrighton/…
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🚨 ICYMI: @IanByrneMP, working with SWU and @BASW_UK, has tabled an early day motion to the UK Parliament calling for better support for the social work profession: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-…
Has your MP signed the motion yet?
If not, ask them to: members.parliament.uk/FindYo…
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This week, Unite member John Doolan gives us pause for thought, 'Just as union-negotiated agreements are harder to ignore than individual complaints, legislation built on broad democratic backing is harder to unravel.” #TimeForPR #heartunionsweek
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The muddiest, sloshiest one ever. Not a day for PBs but an exhilarating way to celebrate our 300th parkrun. Marilyn from East Brighton cafe made us the hugest, yummiest cake & Jürgen Krauss from @BritishBakeOff made us these delicious & perfect #parkrun biscuits #loveparkrun
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Until we address the inequalities of our electoral system, working people will always have an uphill fight. politicsforthemany.co.uk/
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After a look across the pond Mark E Thomas from @99Organisation urges our politicians to note the warning signs and remedy our flawed democracy. #TimeForPR
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A quick, easy and free way to support the campaign for a fairer voting system, where votes are not wasted and every vote counts equally. Scroll down our home page to join. politicsforthemany.co.uk/ #TimeForPR
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The resurgence of far-right & populist right narratives in the media & society has resulted in popular support for radical & extreme right parties & commentators growing to levels unseen since the 1930s. If you're near Bournemouth - this one is for you!
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