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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Gwen Gordon being selected as Coxford Labour candidate for next May.

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Satvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · 2d

Although I missed it this year due to being with my one-month-old baby, 👶 I was keeping abreast of events and announcements coming out of Labour Conference and there were plenty to get excited about!

Here are some of my personal highlights. 🌹

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Dan Jeffery @danjeffery.bsky.social · 6d

Not much more I can say, apart from home sad I am.

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · 10d

Busy day today at Labour conference as a visitor. Last two meetings quite a contrast Lord Glasman on taking on Reform then Labour Movement for Europe. #Lab25

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · 11d

Keir Starmer is a great PM and is delivering for the British people. #BBCLauraK

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · 11d

Keir combative on Laura Kuenssberg show. He detailing policy achievements of the last year and what he wants to do she just wants to discuss process. #BBCLauraK

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Satvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · 11d

This week, I’ve secured £20 million for neighbourhoods in Millbrook and Redbridge, through Labour's Pride In Place fund. 💸

Even better, local people will decide how to spend it. 🎉

What would you prioritise? 🙋🏾‍♀️

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Satvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · 13d

The shocking anti-social behaviour in Shirley is all over BBC today. Proof we must do more to restore confidence & deter crime.

It’s why I’ve been campaigning for a face-to-face police counter on the High Street.

Sign my petition actionnetwork.org/forms/bring-back-a-police-front-counter-in-shirley

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · 16d

#PoliticsLive again highlighting a Reform UK policy statement about migration. Why is the BBC constantly giving airtime to a party with 5 MPs and giving grubby charlatan Nigel Farage more publicity.

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Satvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · 17d

An historic moment.

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · 17d

Millbrook Labour doing our normal weekend doorknocking session talking to local residents in Pennine Rd. Man told me he doesn't vote Labour because Southampton Test MP Bryan Gould never sorted out his problem. Bryan Gould lost his seat in 1979.

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · 23d

Labour delivering net zero.

Satvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · 23d

This is the energy mix as reported by the National Grid today, with a whopping 74% of electricity coming from renewables and only 6.8% from fossil fuels. 💨⚡💚

For many in our city, me included, tackling the climate emergency is an absolute priority.

Reassuring to see government work bearing fruit.

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · 25d

Good article

Paul Mason @paulmason.bsky.social · 25d

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · 26d

Out doorknocking this afternoon in Millbrook ward Southampton. Dodging the showers to talk to local residents.

David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · Sep 7

Oh shit is he on again #BBCLauraK

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · Sep 6

Millbrook Labour out doorknocking in Pennine Rd on the estate our first session after our summer break.
Many issues picked up state of the roads, ASB, trimming of overgrown bushes and trees.

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Satvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thanks so much to @dailyecho.bsky.social for the front page coverage of my petition to bring a face-to-face police counter back to Shirley High Street. 📰 🙌🏾

📝 Sign now: actionnetwork.org/forms/bring-back-a-police-front-counter-in-shirley

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · Aug 29

Just going home after attending the counter protest at Highfield House Hotel. My first time here today but met plenty of Socialist friends. Outnumbered the hotel protest by at least 4 to 1.

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Satvir Kaur MP @laboursatvir.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚨 Sign my petition today! 👇🏾

Crime and antisocial behaviour in Shirley has got out of hand, so I'm campaigning to bring a face-to-face police counter back to the High Street.

✍ Sign now: actionnetwork.org/forms/bring-back-a-police-front-counter-in-shirley

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · Aug 22

Attended the official opening of the new MUGA at Lordswood playground. Local Labour Council delivering for people of Southampton.

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · Aug 19

Great afternoon leafletting in Regents Park area of Millbrook ward in Southampton. Over 900 leaflets done followed by a couple of drinks and a chat at the Regents Park Hotel. #TeamMillbrook

David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · Aug 16

Trump's Munich conference ends without agreement.

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Aug 16

⚡️Trump says he and Putin ‘largely agreed’ on land swaps, security guarantees for Ukraine.

"I think we're pretty close to a deal," Trump told Fox News, adding: "Ukraine has to agree to it. Maybe they'll say no."

Trump says he and Putin ‘largely agreed’ on land swaps, security guarantees for Ukraine

"I think we're pretty close to a deal," Trump told Fox News, adding: "Ukraine has to agree to it. Maybe they'll say no."

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · Aug 4

"Angela Rayner is right that the government needs a ‘moral mission’, but who will lead it? By ending the scourge of rough sleeping on our streets, it could well be her."

A radical homelessness agenda could be Rayner’s defining legacy - LabourList

Josh Nicholson argues that a radical homelessness agenda could help sell Labour's vision for change to the public.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · Aug 1

🥳 It's Friday 1st August and you know what that means:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Groups of up to 5 people, meet 🎫 5 for £5 group bus fare for affordable all day 🚌 bus travel in the Southampton zone!

Find out more about the offer: soton.cc/GroupBusTravel and things to do: soton.cc/49aPluq

A graphic featuring a group of 5 young people blowing bubbles, with a cartoon Bluestar bus and text which says "5 for £5 back for summer in the Southampton zone. Available from Friday 1 to Sunday 31 August 2025 inclusive.

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David Furnell @davefurnell1962.bsky.social · Jul 30

Good afternoon leafletting in Portswood ward in Southampton this afternoon. Two hours of leaflets then a welcome break at the pub for a drink and a doughnut 🍩