Stephen Penfold
@stephenpenfold.bsky.social
Lewisham Labour Councillor (Brockley Ward), Retired Social Housing Solicitor, Drummer and Hammer.
Here we go again. Trump has told the UK that if we want a UK-US tech deal, we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! 🤢🐔 How dare he try and impose poor food standards in Britain. Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves:
January 4, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Here we go again. Trump has told the UK that if we want a UK-US tech deal, we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! 🤢🐔 How dare he try and impose poor food standards in Britain. Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves:
🚨 Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party opened the floodgates to dark money in our politics by becoming the first UK party to accept untraceable crypto donations. Sign the petition to stop shady crypto donations flooding our politics:
December 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🚨 Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party opened the floodgates to dark money in our politics by becoming the first UK party to accept untraceable crypto donations. Sign the petition to stop shady crypto donations flooding our politics:
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Boxing Day hunts could soon be a thing of the past with trail hunting now set to be banned.
Activists warn that foxes are still frequently mauled by dogs during trail hunts, and last season alone, nearly 1,600 incidents were reported across the UK.
This cruelty has gone on for too long.
Activists warn that foxes are still frequently mauled by dogs during trail hunts, and last season alone, nearly 1,600 incidents were reported across the UK.
This cruelty has gone on for too long.
December 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Boxing Day hunts could soon be a thing of the past with trail hunting now set to be banned.
Activists warn that foxes are still frequently mauled by dogs during trail hunts, and last season alone, nearly 1,600 incidents were reported across the UK.
This cruelty has gone on for too long.
Activists warn that foxes are still frequently mauled by dogs during trail hunts, and last season alone, nearly 1,600 incidents were reported across the UK.
This cruelty has gone on for too long.
It's time for cruelty-free wool! Say NO to live lamb cutting! action.eko.org/a/stop-sourc...
action.eko.org
December 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
It's time for cruelty-free wool! Say NO to live lamb cutting! action.eko.org/a/stop-sourc...
A great place for last minute Christmas gifts
December 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A great place for last minute Christmas gifts
It’s always an honour to represent Lewisham Council and my constituents of Brockley Ward at the Remembrance Sunday Service.
November 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
It’s always an honour to represent Lewisham Council and my constituents of Brockley Ward at the Remembrance Sunday Service.
Tell the EU: Ban Octopus Farms action.eko.org/a/eu-wide-ba...
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October 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Tell the EU: Ban Octopus Farms action.eko.org/a/eu-wide-ba...
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🚨The Israeli government just approved a military takeover of Gaza City - a move that could cause catastrophic civilian bloodshed.
Keir Starmer says Israel should reconsider, but the UK is still supporting their military.
Keir Starmer says Israel should reconsider, but the UK is still supporting their military.
August 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚨The Israeli government just approved a military takeover of Gaza City - a move that could cause catastrophic civilian bloodshed.
Keir Starmer says Israel should reconsider, but the UK is still supporting their military.
Keir Starmer says Israel should reconsider, but the UK is still supporting their military.
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There’s a tradition of Barry Town United referencing pop culture on the cover of the match programme, and this might be the best one yet.
August 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
There’s a tradition of Barry Town United referencing pop culture on the cover of the match programme, and this might be the best one yet.
It’s always great to be part of the Brookmill Park River Clean Up. A good morning’s work
July 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It’s always great to be part of the Brookmill Park River Clean Up. A good morning’s work
Stand up for trans rights 🏳️⚧️
Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision:https://goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision:https://goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
April 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Stand up for trans rights 🏳️⚧️
Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision:https://goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision:https://goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
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A new youth mobility scheme with the EU would boost economic growth and provide exciting opportunities for young people.
At a time of so much global uncertainty deepening our partnership with EU partners is a win-win for our growth and prosperity.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/trump...
At a time of so much global uncertainty deepening our partnership with EU partners is a win-win for our growth and prosperity.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/trump...
Sadiq Khan: Here’s one thing to get us closer to Europe – and a post-Trump bump
A new youth mobility scheme will bring the UK and the EU some much needed connection – and a shot in the arm for business, too, writes London Mayor Sadiq Khan
www.independent.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
A new youth mobility scheme with the EU would boost economic growth and provide exciting opportunities for young people.
At a time of so much global uncertainty deepening our partnership with EU partners is a win-win for our growth and prosperity.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/trump...
At a time of so much global uncertainty deepening our partnership with EU partners is a win-win for our growth and prosperity.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/trump...
NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop employers covering up abuse
Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Private companies are polluting our rivers, hiking up bills, and failing to deliver. 82% of us want public ownership – let’s make it happen!
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
Put Public Ownership of Water Back on the Table
Privatisation of water isn’t failing - it is the failure. The Government is mid-way through a major review of the water sector. But so far, it has refused to consider a potential solution that’s backe...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Private companies are polluting our rivers, hiking up bills, and failing to deliver. 82% of us want public ownership – let’s make it happen!
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
A very enjoyable recital at St John’s Church this afternoon.
March 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A very enjoyable recital at St John’s Church this afternoon.
One of my favourite jobs as a local councillor is presiding over a British Citizenship ceremony. The occasion is always so joyous and optimistic. Many congratulations and all the very best for the future to all those who became British citizens today #Lewisham
March 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
One of my favourite jobs as a local councillor is presiding over a British Citizenship ceremony. The occasion is always so joyous and optimistic. Many congratulations and all the very best for the future to all those who became British citizens today #Lewisham
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"If you brought in a wealth tax of just 2% on people with assets of over £10m that would raise £24 billion a year" – @hackneyabbott.bsky.social
We couldn't agree more.
We couldn't agree more.
March 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
"If you brought in a wealth tax of just 2% on people with assets of over £10m that would raise £24 billion a year" – @hackneyabbott.bsky.social
We couldn't agree more.
We couldn't agree more.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Tax the super rich to stop cuts to public services
Across the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo...
you.38degrees.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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🚨 Update on #Brockley eColi & water:
Guardian Reports of an E.coli outbreak are incorrect. Only ONE property is affected, likely due to an internal issue. Neighbouring properties have been tested—no E.coli found. Bottled water provided. Thames Water will address residents soon
Guardian Reports of an E.coli outbreak are incorrect. Only ONE property is affected, likely due to an internal issue. Neighbouring properties have been tested—no E.coli found. Bottled water provided. Thames Water will address residents soon
January 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🚨 Update on #Brockley eColi & water:
Guardian Reports of an E.coli outbreak are incorrect. Only ONE property is affected, likely due to an internal issue. Neighbouring properties have been tested—no E.coli found. Bottled water provided. Thames Water will address residents soon
Guardian Reports of an E.coli outbreak are incorrect. Only ONE property is affected, likely due to an internal issue. Neighbouring properties have been tested—no E.coli found. Bottled water provided. Thames Water will address residents soon