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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 17d

Absolutely colossal night of success for the Lib Dems.

In the 10 byelections, the LDs have gained from the CONs, GRNs, INDs and LAB, with a narrow loss to REF by 31 votes in Babergh.

Scoreboard: LD 7, REF 1, CON 1, IND 1.

I assume the media will cover this as breathlessly as every opinion poll?

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Sep 5

It risks being a mess, whatever. And even more so in the context of a 0-25 SEND system

Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Sep 5

Could go the whole hog and recreate the Department for Education and Employment.

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · Aug 19

DCP campaign manager, @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social spoke to Emily Jeffrey this morning on
BBC Sussex about the lack of funding for special education needs and how to improve the system.

Listen from 2:07:05 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Danny Pike - Emily Jeffery sits in (19/08/2025) - BBC Sounds

Emily brings you the perfect start to your day in Sussex.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Jul 19

Ten years ago today I drove into a mulit-story car park with my bike on the roof. You don't make that mistake twice.

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · Jul 7

“The government should concentrate on addressing current failings in the mainstream system, not on removing vital rights and protections.” @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social in @thetimes.com (paywalled) www.thetimes.com/uk/education...

Keir Starmer faces fresh Labour revolt over special needs support reforms

Senior figures warn that the plans risk becoming ‘welfare mark two’, as the government insists the changes are not about saving money

www.thetimes.com

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · Jun 27

"The SEND community is not asking for anything special - we are simply fighting for an ordinary education, an ordinary commute to school, and a seat in a classroom where a child or young person can learn." @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'I've been fighting for so long': More than half of special needs plans delayed

Only 46% of education, health and care plans were issued by local authorities within the 20 week deadline last year, according to the DfE.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · May 17

WE'VE WON THE FUCKING CUP

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · May 17

One more game

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · May 2

Listen at 21 mins 30 seconds. Geoff Norcott is aiming directly at me. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The News Quiz - Series 117 - 3. Power Outrage - BBC Sounds

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter join host Andy Zaltzman for the topical panel quiz show.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Apr 7

Where does the time go? This little girl is 14 today.

Picture of a day old baby looking up at her mother

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Mar 29

To have been absolutely perfect, Dunk would have missed his penalty, but you can't have everything.

Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Mar 29

If Carlsberg did FA Cup Quarter Final Saturdays

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Mar 29

If Carlsberg did FA Cup Quarter Final Saturdays

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Mar 29

Ground number 26 that I've cycled to.

A picture of Craven Cottage football pitch, taken from the Putney Road Stand

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · Mar 19

“Disabled young people tell us how few opportunities there are for inclusive work or training so we are extremely concerned about the removal of under 22's access to top-ups to universal credit unless they are in work or training.” @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

'I can't work because my kids have severe needs, cruel DWP changes will sink us'

Nicola Holmes quit work to care for her son and daughter who both have severe needs. For the former professional actor, PIP and Universal Credit have been lifelines for her family. Without them, she f...

www.mirror.co.uk

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · Mar 10

"Provision of this type if done right can make a real difference, children can still be part of their local communities but get the specialist support they need."
@cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Schools in Leicester to get new special provision places

The places, set to be created within mainstream schools, will help pupils with additional needs.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Owler Nook @owlernook.bsky.social · Mar 6

Alternative headline: Strangeways here we come

A newspaper headline: Thousands of people could soon live in Strangeways as masterplan revealed.

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Feb 22

Second 100-miler of the year - just two days after the first and couldn't have been much more different. A much easier ride back home with much nicer weather

Map headed "That was more like it" showing route of cycle ride from the New Forest to South London. Includes statistics: distance 166.6km; moving time 6:35:36; av speed 25.3km/h; elevation gain 1,342m and calories 1,619.

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Feb 21

Did my first 100 miler of the year yesterday. Fair to say I could have chosen a better day for it - headwind and heavy rain especially towards the end of the ride. It should be better for the return journey tomorrow.

Map showing a cycle ride from South London to the New Forest, with stats showing distance 161.38km, moving time 7:19:28, average speed 22km/h, elevation gain 1,066 metres and 1,862 calories

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · Feb 14

If you missed DCP Campaign Manager, @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social last night on LBC talking about the SEND crisis, and the impact it is having on families, you can catch up below from 1:04:15.

(Sign up needed) www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...

Ben Kentish | Global Player

Listen to Ben Kentish for free on Global Player.

www.globalplayer.com

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · Feb 13

We're expecting our campaign manager, Stephen Kingdom, to be on LBC at 11 tonight to talk about this story www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-n...

City council facing more than 50 tribunals over special needs pupils' schooling

But the council insists its tribunal rate for SEN children is 'no different to that of other local authorities'

www.derbytelegraph.co.uk

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Feb 13

I was only a teenager for 27 days of the 1990s. (The first 27 days.)

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Feb 13

Just been listening to Right Here, Right Now by Jesus Jones. I'm not sure we could be further away from the joyful sentiments of that song with the way the world is now. youtu.be/MznHdJReoeo?...

Jesus Jones - Right Here Right Now (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Jesus Jones

youtu.be

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Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Feb 13

Gosh. schoolsweek.co.uk/lower-your-t...

'Lower your tone': DfE's account of THAT Birbalsingh chat

Government's minutes claim education secretary had to ask head to 'allow me to finish my sentences'

schoolsweek.co.uk

Stephen Kingdom @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social · Feb 13

Listening to the Today programme piece on the Merseyside derby. They interviewed some Everton fans as they left the ground on 90 mins. Who on earth leaves their derby match before the final whistle when there is only one goal in it?