Angela Smith

@LadyBasildon

Labour's Basildon woman at Parliament - former MP, now Shadow Leader of & Leader of . Campaigner, swimmer, Corrie fan. Own views

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  1. Retweeted
    13 hours ago

    Great contributions to Queen’s Speech debate. Strong opener from & powerful maiden from . I spoke about the DWP Bills. Except there are none. No sign of the promised Employment Bill or Disability Strategy. Nothing on poverty. Strange priorities.

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  2. 12 hours ago

    Many Congratulations to Basildon’s Council’s Group Leader

    Honoured to have been elected Leader of Group tonight. Looking forward to working with a talented Labour Group to put forward our positive message and hold the to account.
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  3. Retweeted
    May 15

    That at least 20,000 people who may have been infected with a virulent strain of entered the country whilst the Prime Minister dithered and delayed about adding India to the red list leaves him with serious questions to answer. Me in 👇

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    May 15

    This is a lovely obituary for James Winston in today’s . The “London” & “Dublin” Times, as he called them, were his daily papers of choice… often quoted & occasionally even believed! He’d be proud to have his life & character so well-captured

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  5. Retweeted
    May 12

    Just finishing 9 hour debate. First day on the Queens Speech. Covering economy, business, education and health. Some great contributions. John Eatwell, Simon Haskell, , Mike Watson, and more

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  6. Retweeted
    May 12

    asks Minister Lord Greenhalgh why 's promises to leasehold tenants over fire safety costs are so far removed from the actions of his Govt

    presses government to ensure building fire safety. Watch live
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    May 12

    My PNQ (Urgent Question) today on the fire in a tower block in Poplar and the ongoing scandal affecting thousands of leaseholders and the lack of Government action to deliver on the Prime Minister's promises.

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    May 11

    I have secured a PNQ (Urgent Question) in the Lords tomorrow asking what action the Govt are taking following the fire in a block of flats in Poplar to ensure buildings are fire safe.

    28 replies 186 retweets 478 likes
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  9. May 9

    ... but we always knew you were a celeb!

    Well there you go, it's now official, I am in fact a celeb, it says so right here 👇😂😁
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  10. May 9

    What a team! More success from Worthing Labour.

    Another amazing election afternoon for , huge thanks for your votes! ❤️ We are now a 15 strong opposition, ready to take control of the Council next year🌹
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    May 8

    It's been a privilege to be Labour's first PCC in Nottinghamshire. Working together we've achieved so much in the last nine years. Thanks so much.

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    May 8

    That’s my dad - elected as the Labour Councillor in Bingley for the first time in 21 years 😭😍

    Bingley Ward Labour – Gain Latest results can be found here:
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  13. Retweeted
    May 8

    📣 First set of results are out! 👏 Here’s to our amazing candidates and councillors who have worked so hard! 🌹❤️👇

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    May 8

    Didn't quite get the win today at the County Council election but big progress has been made in Lancing. Increase from 17% to 36% of the vote share Across every Adur division, Labour has narrowed the gap. In Worthing, Labour now has 5 county councillors having not had one before

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    May 8

    Another solid set of results for in Portsmouth South’s council wards. Our vote share up 4% since 2019, a significant gain in Central Southsea and a hold in Charles Dickens. Many congratulations to new Cllrs Charlotte Gerada and Kirsty Mellor

    5 replies 11 retweets 81 likes
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  16. May 8

    Great news - many congratulations!

    It's a huge honour to be elected. Thank you. I will show the difference an active Metro Mayor makes for our region. This role is about collaboration and I'll listen carefully and work cooperatively.
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    May 8

    The Tories have lost Tunbridge Wells borough council to NOC

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    May 8

    Absolutely fantastic result by in my home ward of Weetwood who has just won by 1300 votes the largest majority in the ward in any council election here which wasn’t in a General Election year. We lost it by 200 votes in May 2019.

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    May 8

    📣 LABOUR WIN! Congratulations to the fantastic Kirsty Mellor! Newly elected Councillor for Charles Dickens ward.

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  20. May 8

    Wow! Congratulations to our 5, yes 5, new West Sussex County Councillors from Worthing. First time ever....they’re ready to take on West Sussex Tory County Councillors!

    5 West Sussex County Councillors elected today to represent ! 🌹 A huge thanks to Team Labour for all your hard work & for everyone who trusted us with your vote ❤️
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