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David Gardner

@davidlgardner.bsky.social
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Labour & Cooperative councillor for Charlton Village & Riverside. Locally rooted with global horizons. Passionate European 🇪🇺

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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Roll Up for @thecharltonsociety.bsky.social meeting this Saturday 19 September at 2.30pm at St.Luke's Luke's Church, Charlton with Dr.John Price speaking on "The Everyday Heroes of Postman's Park". Local news and refreshments as always.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Live in Charlton? Issues or inspirations? Then do come along to our @royalgreenwich.bsky.social councillors' surgery at Charlton House from 10-11am on Sat 5 September. Here to serve
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Enough is enough. Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, our wildlife, and our landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire prevention plan. Join me and sign the petition here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
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Protect nature for the future: make wildfire prevention a national priority
Enough is enough. Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, our wildlife, and our landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire ...
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Want your say on Charlton's future - our heritage, our environment, Riverside regeneration? Join us for our open public meeting this Sat. 15 August from 2.30pm at St. Thomas’s Church, Maryon Rd SE7. The revised Plan on the RBG website is here: communityconversations.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/loca...
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Good news to get tough on the illicit businesses ruining our High Streets and local parades but we also need to seriously crack down on tax-dodgers www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Live in Charlton? Issues or inspirations? Then do come along to our @royalgreenwich.bsky.social councillors' surgery this Saturday 1 August at Charlton House from 10am-11am. All welcome, no appointment necessary.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 23/07/2026
Making London safer is my top priority, and our efforts are paying off. Met data shows neighbourhood crime is down by 14%, including a 11% fall in personal robbery. These results show the impact of long-term investment, effective policing and communities working hand in hand.
Infographic from the Mayor of London showing reductions in neighbourhood crime in London compared with the same period last year. A bar chart highlights three offences with lower recorded crime levels: theft from the person down 23%, personal robbery down 11%, and vehicle offences down 9%. Text states that latest figures show reductions across three key neighbourhood crime offences. Source cited as Metropolitan Police analysis of recorded crime data for the 12-month period to June 2026 compared with the previous 12 months.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Commiserations to @englandfa.bsky.social - a very creditable tournament performance overall. While disappointed, we have to salute the grit and talent of the England men's team.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12/07/2026
Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar
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Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar
Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar
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Ms Lesley Smith @mslesleysmith.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... This is an absolute travesty and disgrace. FiFA must reverse this perverse decision and Infantino has no choice but to resign.
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Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Folarin Balogun red-card ban
President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2026/06/26/d...
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Direct Southeastern trains from Woolwich line to Lewisham on Sundays to return - Murky Depths
Direct trains from the Woolwich line to Blackheath and Lewisham will resume from this December according to new timetable
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Some brilliant news, at lojg last! Raised the need to restore Sunday Charlton-Blackheath services for last 2 years. www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2026/06/26/d...
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Direct Southeastern trains from Woolwich line to Lewisham on Sundays to return - Murky Depths
Direct trains from the Woolwich line to Blackheath and Lewisham will resume from this December according to new timetable
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Three cheers for Keir Starmer - always a decent and honorable public servant who has achieved so much in stabilising the country and putting the UK back on the European amd global stage. Hope there's a role for him under a new PM.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Neil Kinnock has a message for our next Prime Minister, "We after 10 years after loss and cost and decline, must make the argument, incessantly and continually, to rejoin the European Union" "It. Is. Our. Imperative."
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Congratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social on a magnificent win in Makerfield. Hope we can bring some of rhe Manchester magic to Westminster!
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I just emailed my MP, using @bettertransport.bsky.social's form, to call for better alternatives to driving - like good, affordable public transport, safe walking & cycling. Take action here: actionnetwork.org/letters/smar...
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Smart Move: email your MP about the fuel price crisis
The fuel price crisis has brought the UK's transport problems into sharp relief. We urgently need better alternatives to driving: good, affordable public transport, safe walking and cycling, and more ...
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Honoured to be inaugurated as the Mayor of @royalgreenwich.bsky.social for 2026/27 with outgoing Mayor Linda Bird, Mayoress Alison Chubb + Deputy Mayor Raja Zeeshan. My charities are WSUP Woolwich + South London Special League
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...
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Make Pet Care Affordable: Weeks left to act
Corporate vets are trying to derail new plans for affordable pet care. Sign the petition to cap fees and save our pets!
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Live in Charlton (Village & Riverside or Hornfair wards)? Issues or inspirations? Then do come along to our Charlton councillors' surgery this Saturday 23 May at Charlton House from 10-11am. Here to serve. No appointment necessary.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Roll Up for @thecharltonsociety.bsky.social meeting on Saturday 16 May at St.Luke's Church, Charlton Village at 2.30pm on "Homes for Poor families" from 1890-1930 with local historian Dr Michael Passmore. Local news + refreshments as always.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Live in Charlton? Issues or inspirations? Do come along to our joint councillors' surgery for Charlton Village and Charlton Hornfair wards this Saturday 16 May at Charlton House from 10-11am. Here to serve, no appointment necessary.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Do come along to the Charlton Neighbourhood Forum AGM this Saturday 16 May at 11am at St.Thomas's Church, Woodland Terrace SE7. Critical to help shape our Neighbourhood Plan for the future of the whole of Charlton. More about the Forum here www.charltonneighbourhoodforum.org
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 14/05/2026
🚨📈 UK economy grows by 0.6% in first three months of year. www.thetimes.com/business/economics…
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UK economy grew at the fastest pace in a year in the first quarter
GDP grew 0.6% in the three months to March, a rebound from almost no growth at the end of last year, ONS data shows
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Ofcom is investigating GB News for its outrageous Trump interview. Ofcom must enforce its own rules and hold them to account! Add your name to the open letter now. act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ofcom-st...
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Ofcom: Stop GB News flouting the rules
I just signed the campaign calling on Ofcom to stop GB News from flouting the rules
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Live in Peninsula ward? Issues or inspirations? Do come along to our @royalgreenwich.bsky.social councillors' surgery this Saturday 2 May at Rathmore Community Centre, 61 Rathmore Rd. SE7 from 11am-Noon. No appointment required, all welcome.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Under the @conservatives.bsky.social UK healthy lives were reduced by 2 years on average from 2012-2024, as they cut public health, our NHS + gave into the junk food companies. We need real concerted action now to turn this around www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
‘Why I left the Green Party and joined Labour’ labourlist.org/2026/03/gree... – via LabourList
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'Why I left the Green Party and joined Labour' - LabourList
Former Green Party councillor and London Assembly Member Darren Johnson on why he has now joined the Labour Party.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Postal votes will be landing on doormats, so please do #VoteLabour for hope, unity and #GettingThingsDone.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Roll Up for the next fascinating @thecharltonsociety.bsky.social meeting on Saturday 18 April at St.Luke's Church, Chartlon Village starting at 2.30pm. Chris Hawkins, expert and author on Lesnes Abbey will present a history of London's only ruined abbey. Local news and refreshments - do join us.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Do read our ambitious Greenwich Labour manifesto launched today www.greenwichlabour.org/plan/
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Live in Peninsula ward? Issues or inspirations? Then do come along to our @royalgreenwich.bsky.social councillors' surgery this Saturday 4 April at Rathmore Community Centre, 61 Rathmore Road SE7 from 11am-Noon. Here to serve.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Inspiring to join the South London Special League Powerchair Football session @royalgreenwich.bsky.social Woolwich Waves Leisure Centre - all genders + generations
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
A good day with Charlton Labour friends at the Together Alliance march for Unity, Hope and Love in Central London today with 500k others!
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 19/03/2026
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in London and around the world. This Ramadan, I’ve had the privilege of breaking bread with Londoners of all backgrounds.
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The Mayor of London’s Message for Eid-ul-Fitr
YouTube video by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Pleased to drop into Totty's Pharmacy in Charlton to congratulate them on winning the @royalgreenwich.bsky.social Business Award for health and wellness champion. At the heart of the community.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Dellighted that Totty's Pharmacy in Charlton have won the #GreenwichBizAwards for Health and Wellbeing, a real stalwart of our community
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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Plans for nearly 600 student rooms on Deptford Creek would cause serious harm to views from Greenwich town centre, a planning inspector has ruled, rejecting an appeal. But the same developer won approval this week for new blocks 400 metres down the creek.
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Deptford student towers rejected over fears about views from Greenwich Park - The Greenwich Wire
Controversial plans for nearly 600 student flats next to Deptford Creek have been thrown out after concerns that the blocks could affect views from Greenwich Park.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Delighted that after years of making the case, Southeastern Railway confirmed last night at @royalgreenwich.bsky.social scrutiny that Charlton (+ metro stations east) will revert to 8 trains each way per hour from Dec 26. Now need our Sunday North Kent services (Woolwich-Charlton-Lewisham) restored.
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Stella Creasy MP @stellacreasy.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
It’s not one bad apple, or one bad party and nor is it inevitable or any political movement immune - but it is important in this moment we work across all institutions to bring in the scrutiny and transparency that can transform British politics. If you agree share this video.
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Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · 17/01/2026
The PM is right, Trump is completely wrong - on this and many other things as well.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Roll Up for Charlton Society this Sat 17 Jan. at 2.30pm at St.Thomas's Church, Woodland Terrace SE7 on the Draft Greenwich Local Plan and our comments and ambitions for Charlton. Come and have your input and say on everything from homes to biodiversity. There will be refreshments of course.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Live in Peninsula ward? Issues or inspirations? Do come along to our @royalgreenwich.bsky.social councillors' surgery this Saturday 17 January from 10-11am at the Aperture, 42 Chandlers Ave. SE10. All welcome.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Well done to the hardy souls who brabed the rain to sing carols outside our White Swan, raising more much-needed £s to buy our community pub.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
As Christmas is upon us, we don't have our Peninsula councillors' surgery tomorrow (Sat 20 Dec) but if you have any issues, then email david.gardner@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020 8921 5023. Our next surgery is Sat 3 Jan at Rathmore Community Centre SE7 from 11am-Noon. Merry Christmas
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Delighted that Britain is rejoining ERASMUS - good for students, Universities, research and our economy @labour4europe.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...
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Erasmus live updates: Scheme to return for UK students from 2027
British students will be able to spend a year studying at EU universities without paying extra fees, and vice versa for European students.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Great to join Clean Up Charlton and @thecharltonsociety.bsky.social litter pick around The Village, Church Lane + Fletching today and to Village Greengroces for the fruit+support.
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Free this afternoon? Join our Charlton Society Christmas meering at St.Luke's Church, Charlton Village at 2.30pm. Local geology and.mince pies!
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David Gardner @davidlgardner.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
A crypto investor just donated £9 million to the Reform Party. Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into our elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
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