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dave4yourpartycambridge

@dave4yourparty.bsky.social
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Aging activist. Radical critique from Cambridge City Cllr. Everything influenced by earlier experience as a firefighter, trade unionist, risk taker, academic and a dated sense of humour. AND sometimes moderated by my Sociology Phd. Whats Left? I am !

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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Mandelson has nowhere to hide! 🧌 The traitor who was repatriated. His past forgotten/hidden for political expediency. 🧌 Now there is great hand ringing, as the Epstein files brings to light what ‘everyone knew.’ 🧌 Thank you @zarahsultana.bsky.social
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
SUPPORT THE HUNGER STRIKERS - Vigil Guildhall Cambridge, Sunday 14th 3.30-4.30pm 🧌 Come and sit or stand silently to draw attention to the hunger strike.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Does @davidlammy.bsky.social recognise what is likely to happen if he allows a hunger striker to die.
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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The Mayor of New York City 🍎 This is what socialist representation looks like!
Photo of Zarah and Zohran Mamdani, Mayor-elect of NYC
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Is right and wrong determined by social values/morals, or power? Maybe it was always thus but right now in Gaza, Ukraine, Venezuela and more parochially in UK courts, Netanyahu, Trump, Putin and the like, use raw power as the arbitrator of justice. There has to be a better way.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Welcome to the Mill Road Traders Association (MRTA) and their committee. •Kobir Ahmed – Chair •John Ball – Vice Chair •Anne Beamish – Treasurer •Mohammed Azamuddin (Azam) – Secretary •Dominic Le Claire •Andrew Smith – Committee Member 🙂 Why not join us independents4ypcambs/join us
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Join us? One small step for … 🤗 independents4ypcambs.uk/contact/
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contact join us – Independents4YPCambs (I4YPC)
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
This could be the UK. 🧌 Join us independents4ypcambs.uk/contact/
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contact join us – Independents4YPCambs (I4YPC)
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
JOIN NOW. We are recruiting to make a difference. 🙂 Preparing for Zarah and Jeremy. Preparing for May elections. Preparing to listen and act. Preparing for 6-10-25 (our next online meeting). 🙂 We are independents4ypcambs.uk/contact/ Why not join us?
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Last nights zoom was extremely successful. 🙂 An orderly meeting that started a committee and set targets to: 1/ recruit, recruit, recruit 2/ meet again 6-10-25 3/ agree a leaflet 4/ redesign website 5/ start door knocking 🙂 independents4ypcambs.uk/contact/ Recruiting in the whole region.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Tonights Zoom of Independents4YPCambs was how it should have been 8 weeks ago. 😇 Robust, yet playing to the rules of debate. Decisions were made and we are now moving forward. 😄 We are 'grass roots accountable.' 🙂 Why not join us? independents4ypcambs.uk/contact/
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
It would have been good to hear the cabinet justify this expense. Especially given that County and two MPs are proposing a far larger unitary. Even more so, because they are likely to loose control in May. This is a change you may like. independents4ypcambs.uk
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
The chamber will be a very expensive part of the refurbishment. And if the unitary is bigger than 74 Cllr’s, or if it is not chosen, - the extra expense will not be justified.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
So I raised my hand to clarify two points. . 1/ was there agreement that the new unitary would meet at the Guildhall? 2/ are the cabinet clear that 74 seats will be enough for the new unitary? I believe democracy was failed by the leader not using their discretion to hear me.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Especially as I realised there was a weakness in the argument that the expense was justified, because the refurbished chamber would be used by the new unitary.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
I challenged the chair for not using their discretion to allow me to speak as bullying using the labour majority. 🧌 Sad really!
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
I went to Cambridge’s council chamber to watch the Cabinet Meeting. Much of the meeting was about £92 million being spent on the civic centre. Particular emphasis was on how the council chamber was at the heart of Cambridge’s democracy. 🤕 I tried to ask a question, I was refused. 😕 Some democracy!
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Independents4YPCambs is the only hope to get a change in the current system. But we need to grow locally and then we can have impact. Please join us? Help us to build a grass roots movement and win seats in May - Then it will be Your Party. 🙂 🙂 To register independents4ypcambs.uk/contact
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
We need to organise, to win seats! Especially, given that May26 is probably the last ever election for our current councils. The councils we elect then, will likely be there for two years (at least). AND they will be setting the terms for the new Unitary Council. independents4ypcambs.uk/contact
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
I am now an independent in waiting. But I will not standby idly and wait for others. I cannot claim to fill the gap whilst Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana MP disagree. But if we all pull together, we can! 🫡 To register independents4ypcambs.uk/contact
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
When over 1,000,000 people sign up for a clear agenda for change, it is a real proof that people are looking for an alternative to the far right. We need to see an end to austerity, protect our NHS, nationalise key industries and stop sending arms to Israel. 🥲 independents4ypcambs.uk
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
We need to be honest, left leaning people are struggling. Our original party has abandoned its roots, and us, and we need a voice. 😑 But there is a new hope. Your Party has captured hearts and minds. 🙂
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Peter Cushing, it’s a great idea to have a light rail network in our area and Expensive, but potentially the way to go. Would love to work with you. The GCP green/bus ways will be built to convert, so the work has sort of started. After finance, is the major problem in Cambridge?
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
There is a political storm coming. This sort of action by the LibDems is neither liberal or democratic. More like battening down the hatches to prevent discussion. yourpartycambridge.uk yourpartycambridge.uk/join-us/
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
I expect the Mayor to be saying bad things about migrants but i find it hard to believe that Sam Carling and Andrew Pakes appear to be supporting him shorturl.at/Fb8HV
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Mayor urges Peterborough council to challenge refugee hotel use
Paul Bristow says a city hotel is unsuitable to house asylum seekers.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
I expect the Mayor to be saying bad things about migrants but i find it hard to believe that Sam Carling and Andrew Pakes appear to be supporting him shorturl.at/Fb8HV
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Mayor urges Peterborough council to challenge refugee hotel use
Paul Bristow says a city hotel is unsuitable to house asylum seekers.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
The slaughter of innocents in Gaza continues! 🧌 We could stop this! 🧌 At least politicians could. 🧌 I argue that we all have a responsibility to do our bit. 🧌 Could you write to your MP, asking them to intervene in our government’s policy? 🧌 Silence isn’t neutral!
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
And speaking out. 🧌 I believe ‘what you don’t challenge, you condone.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
This busway is designed to 1/ reduce the need to drive into Cambridge. 2/ provides safe cycle and walking route into Cambridge 3/ reduce carbon emission 4/ reduce climate change 5/ to provide a bed for light rail in the future. 🙂
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Worth a read if you are interested in Cambridge’s future.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Have your say before others do it for you
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
There is this word ‘Parrhesia.’ 🧌 It’s very apt when applied to politics. It involves a duty to be transparent, tell the whole truth, not hide anything and not remaining silent 🧌 To me it ranks alongside the expression ‘What you don’t condemn you condone.’ 🧌 It’s about putting your principles first.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Bring Charging Home www.facebook.com/share/1EXaAh...?
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Fantastic speech Baiju. It was wonderful that you approached head on the question that has been raised by @keirstarmer.bsky.social about migration. Here in Cambridge we have 120 nations, 80 languages and 40 religion in our city of sanctuary and are grateful to live in such a cosmopolitan environment
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
@keirstarmer.bsky.social further to my earlier message. To make Cambridge the powerhouse you want, maybe you can keep the successful city council that manages what it is today?
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
@keirstarmer.bsky.social could this be worth a look? 👀 Cambridge needs the space to breath if it going to be successful. Having a Tory Mayor imposed by electors with little link to Cambridge is like having a foot on our chest.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Mayor Baiju speaks to the Community Multi-Cultural Iftar at the Guildhall.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
I can block you. I choose not to.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
We can only hope.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Pleased to see David Lammas stand up in HOC and warn Isreal. In real terms this was a very significant andimportant step! What will you do next?
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Interesting. Could Trump be a Russian plant? www.linkedin.com/posts/rolfiv...
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A Picture Worth a Thousand Words? Here we see 41-year-old Donald Trump in… | Rolf Ivar Skår | 1,042 comments
A Picture Worth a Thousand Words? Here we see 41-year-old Donald Trump in Moscow, July 1987, invited by the Soviet Ambassador. At first glance, just another… | 1,042 comments on LinkedIn
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Great to see and hear Mark Carney yesterday. Especially chosen words 4 trumP. Similar theme as his predecessor - PM Trudeau An earlier PM cateches the theme www.instagram.com/reel/DHAE3mM...
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Pringle faced? 😂
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The USA may have elected Trump, but not the rest of the world. 🧌 If the Trump continues on this path, then the USA will suffer as we move away and plot a course where we stop the special relationship.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
I am a radical. 🧌 Proud to represent Red Romsey. 🧌 Elected on a socialist platform., 🧌 I am the sort of person who picks up the ball and runs with it. By: • Fighting4Cambridge. • Promoting equality • Reducing pollution and congestion. • Making cycling and walking safer. •Challenging cuts.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
I am a radical. I listen to all the voices in Romsey. Then I support the majority view. 🧌 By knocking on all the doors, Romsey’s view on Mill Rd is clear. 🧌 Being a radical doesn’t make me an anarchist, or a dictator. It makes me a person who grabs the ball and runs with it.
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
At this time, Cambridge needs the best available politician to represent us. 🌺 No Cllr should be excluded because they cannot afford to do the job. 🌺 Given the cruciality of the next two years. Cambridge needs to pay for a full time leader to get the best for our city
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
CambridgeLabour has to choose a new leader. In the next 2years the leader will conduct the negotiations for a: 1/ Unitary, set to give power over Cambridge to the surrounding area, 2/ Development Corporation, which will decide the infrastructure for 250k homes 3/ Lead the city
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dave4yourpartycambridge @dave4yourparty.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
I listened to Mark Carney’s acceptance speech this morning. Wow ! Mark is definately going to stand up to Trump. Watch this space !
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