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Richard Olszewski

@richardolszewski.bsky.social
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Leader of Camden Council 2024-26; Cabinet member finance 2017-24. Board member, London Pensions Fund Authority.

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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
So glad to have made it to the Camden Irish Centre today for the launch of Sagal Abdi-Wali’s campaign for #HolbornAndStPancras. Nearly 500 people filling the hall with optimism, purpose and hope. ✅ Vote Sagal ✅ Vote Hope ✅ Vote Labour
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
A packed crowd waiting for the launch of @Sagal_AW by-election campaign. Everyone bristling with energy and ready for the #HolbornAndStPancras by-election. #VoteLabour on October 8.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Delighted to see Sagal Abdi-Wali selected as #Labour candidate for the Holborn & St Pancras. 🎉 She’s been a fantastic community representative, councillor, and council leader, and will be a brilliant MP for #HolbornAndStPancras. On October 8 Vote Labour Vote Sagal Vote Hope.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A must-do.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Today, the US President resigned, embroiled in scandal and deserted by Republican allies. Well, it was Richard Nixon and it was 52 years ago today…
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The world's first emojis, in the form of 16th century wood carvings; as seen in Musée des Beaux-Arts in @Rouen. So this is where they started. 😃 #emoji #emojis
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Huge congratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social on becoming Labour’s 8th PM. Really good to see focus on greater devolution; building a fairer economy, incl helping young people into work; more council housing; ending rough sleeping; tackling the cost of living. Great 1st steps, more to come...
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Labour GAIN from Green! Huge congratulations to @camdenlabour.bsky.social's Nanouche Umeadi for winning the Regents Park by-election. Great to see her back on Camden Council, after defeating the relentless negativity and posturing of Camden Green party.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Great to be getting out the vote for @camdenlabour.bsky.social #RegentsPark by-election candidate, Nanouche Umeadi. Don’t delay, #VoteLabour today!
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Average cost of a Parliamentary by-election? In 2016: £230,000. In today’s prices, c. £320,000. All that for #Farage to prove what, exactly? #Clacton questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
questions-statements.parliament.uk
Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Great to be out earlier this week supporting @CamdenLabour’s Nanouche Umeadi in the #RegentsPark by-election. People voting Labour after gobsmacked at Camden Greens not knowing their candidate was ineligible to be a councillor; cost to residents = £30,000.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Really good to hear @andyburnham commit to devolving powers to London, to good growth & following up Alan Milburn's report: "We need a complete re-think of how we support the next generation to succeed." All fundamental to Camden's work on inclusive economy: democracy.camden.gov.uk/documents/s1...
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Congratulations to Camden Greens for making it into Rotten Boroughs in @privateeyenews.bsky.social And all at the cost of £30,000 to Camden residents.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Well said @chelfulhamben.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #EU
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Keir Starmer served our country with decency and dedication. The grace of his departure was the mark of the man. He transformed Labour; rid it of antisemitism, pulling it back from electoral abyss and into government.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
‘Let’s spark our political imagination – especially in BAME Labour’ – @camdenlabour.bsky.social's, Dan Bilenga, via @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2026/06/lets...
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'Let's spark our political imagination - especially in BAME Labour' - LabourList
With the reinvigoration of BAME Labour now is the time to show political imagination in how Labour works to end the status quo.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Despite the rain, great response on the doorstep today in #Makerfield for @AndyBurnhamGM.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Great day at London Coop Party conference: thoughtful, determined, optimistic. Really good discussion on what Coop Party adds to Labour Party, including on economy, jobs and empowering communities; and implementing Labour govt’s pledge to double size of #cooperative sector. #wherewebelong
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Great news for Cambridge. 👋 Waiting expectantly for announcement on Euston. Everyone raring to go. 🚄🏠🏗️🏢🌳🌻🧑‍💼👷👩‍💼👷‍♀️
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
This is true. 👇 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
UK needs ‘national consensus’ over rejoining EU, David Miliband says
Ex-foreign secretary urges reset at ‘higher dosage’ after officials revealed to have pitched single market for goods
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Other views on the local elections are available.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Here we go again. Back on the @CamdenLabour doorstep in #RegentsPark ward. Residents bewildered. Camden Green Party incompetence means their new ‘councillor’ is unable to take up his seat as he’s ineligible. That’s a £30k taxpayer bill! #VoteLabour #GreenPartyIncompetence
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Great to see the Labour govt secure compensation for thousands of British Gas customers on low incomes, who wrongly had prepayment meters force-fitted in their homes under previous Tory govt. This on top of last year's compensation from other energy companies. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
theguardian.com
Thousands of Britons to receive compensation for prepayment meter force-fittings
There will also be debt write-offs on energy bills after Ofgem found eight suppliers fell short of its standards
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Keir Starmer, has a 5-year mandate to rebuild our economy, repair our public services, & make our country safer and fairer. He inherited a wrecked economy, wrecked public finances, wrecked public services. Will take time to repair. Lab MPs shd be supporting him in this, not trying to bring him down
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
My final interview as Camden leader with the Camden New Journal. www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/coun...
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Camden Council leader says he lost seat while helping to save others
Richard Olszewski reflects on his election defeat after losing in Holborn & Covent Garden
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
One of the benefits of having a free Sunday. C'mon the Hoops!! #CELRAN | #CelticFC🍀
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Great to be joined in #KentishTown North this afternoon by @SadiqKhan, encouraging residents to turn out to vote for @CamdenLabour’s two brilliant sitting councillors: 🗳️Sylvia McNamara 🗳️James Slater Don’t delay, #VoteLabourToday.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Message of the day.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The two Richards putting in a final campaign push in #Highgate. Great to be joined on the @CamdenLabour doorstep by Attorney General, Lord Richard Hermer. Picking up lots of support for the Highgate team: 🌹Camron Aref-Adib 🌹John Carr 🌹Anna Wright. #VoteLabour
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Brilliant to be joined on the @CamdenLabour doorstep in #PrimroseHill by the fab Gillian Merron, out supporting: ✅Dan Corby ✅Lauren Keiles ✅Suleiman Osman #VoteLabour 7 May
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Great @CamdenLabour team out supporting our #Highgate candidates: ✅Camron Aref-Adib ✅John Carr ✅Anna Wright Residents turning to Labour as the only party talking about climate and the environment. Also a growing disillusionment with Greens as the new nasty party. #VoteLabour
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Great busy day on Camden Labour doorstep, w/ our fab candidates in: KING’S CROSS 🌹Lotis Bautista 🌹Liam Martin-Lane 🌹@CamdenJonathan ST PANCRAS & SOMERS TOWN ✅Edmund Frondigoun ✅Samata Khatoon ✅Shah Miah PRIMROSE HILL 🗳️Dan Corby 🗳️Lauren Keiles 🗳️Suleiman Osman (H/T @Labour_african)
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Great #LabourDoorstep with @CamdenLabour’s South Hampstead team. Talking to residents about climate action, the only party doing so; our investment in housing; and taking up casework. Lots of support for: 🗳️Arun Kumar 🗳️@izzyjengalenga 🗳️@CescaReynolds #VoteLabour
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Another great day canvassing for top @CamdenLabour teams in KENTISH TOWN SOUTH 🌹Meriç Apak 🌹Joseph Ball 🌹Annabelle Williams KENTISH TOWN NORTH 🌹Sylvia McNamara 🌹James Slater #VoteLabour 7 May
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
It’s my 28th wedding anniversary today, so what better way to celebrate than to go canvassing for @CamdenLabour’s #KentishTown South team: ✅Meric Apak ✅Joseph Ball ✅Annabelle Williams. Sorry, Dee. X
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
A great @CamdenLabour evening canvas in Kentish Town North for: ✅Sylvia McNamara ✅James Slater Really good conversations with residents on housing, dealing with anti-social behaviour and Camden action on climate. #VoteLabour 7 May.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Delighted to welcome Deputy Prime Minister, @DavidLammy, to join a campaign session in South Hampstead. David and @TulipSiddiq on the doorstep, listening to residents, making the case for all 3 votes for top @CamdenLabour team: 🌹Arun Kumar 🌹@izzyjengalenga 🌹@CescaReynolds
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Lovely to be joined on the #LabourDoorstep in #Highgate today by my good friend, @leicesterliz. Out with @CamdenLabour teams listening to residents and setting out the positive progressive case to #VoteLabour on 7 May and elect: ✅@Camron_aref ✅John Carr ✅Anna Wright.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Really good to be on the West Kentish Town estate this evening for @CamdenLabour’s Haverstock team: ✅Kemi Atolagbe ✅Nasrine Djemai ✅Rebecca Filer Looking forward to work starting soon on the estate’s regeneration. #VoteLabour on 7 May
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Here is Camden council's statement on today's horrific antisemitic attack in Golders Green. I am deeply shocked by this attack. My thoughts are with the injured men, and the wider community. Jews should not have to live in fear of attack, abuse, threats or hate. news.camden.gov.uk/chief-execut...
news.camden.gov.uk
Chief Executive’s Statement: Golders Green antisemitic attack
An investigation is under way and a man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Barnet. Read the Metropolitan Police statement. Jon Rowney, Chief Executive of Camden Council, said: “This ap...
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Great evening canvas session in South Hampstead, supporting the @CamdenLabour team: 🌹Arun Kumar 🌹Izzy Lenga 🌹Francesca Reynolds. With top back up from @shazknit.bsky.social and @issywaite.bsky.social #VoteLabour 7 May.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
☀️and 👍 and 🗳️for #Labour on the @labour_branchWH street stall on West End Lane. Residents telling us they will use all three votes for @CamdenLabour’s #WestHampstead candidates: ✅Leo Gordon ✅Sharon Hardwick ✅Tabby Merrison-Galvin #VoteLabour
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Sharon Hardwick @shazknit.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Great support for #WestHampstead Labour this morning in the glorious sunshine. Don’t forget to use all 3 votes to vote for 👇🏻 ✅ Leo Gordon ✅ Sharon Hardwick ✅ Tabby Merrison-Galvin #VoteLabour🌹@camdenlabour.bsky.social @richardolszewski.bsky.social
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Top evening’s canvas in #Highgate, spreading the word for the @CamdenLabour team: 🌹@Camron_aref 🌹 Anna Wright 🌹John Carr #VoteLabour 7 May
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Great to be out talking to Primrose Hill residents with local government minister and great friend of Camden, Alison McGovern MP. Strong support for @CamdenLabour candidates: 🌹Dan Corby 🌹Lauren Keiles 🌹Suleiman Osman. #VoteLabour 7 May.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Great to be on the #LabourDoorstep and pounding the non-wonky pavement with #WestHampstead’s star @CamdenLabour councillor, @shazknit.bsky.social
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
News from #Kilburn, Camden Labour's newest councils homes nearing completion. Want more housing? Want more council housing? LibDems and Green Party always oppose, so #VoteLabour on 7 May.🌹 www.tiktok.com/@richard.ols... news.camden.gov.uk/camden-reach...
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News from #Kilburn, Camden Labour's newest councils homes nearing completion. Want more housing? Want more council housing? #VoteLabour on 7 May.
TikTok video by Richard Olszewski
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
A great day’s canvassing in Highgate & Kentish Town North. Talking to residents about action by Camden Labour council on homelessness, climate emergency & supporting people with #CostOfLiving. Green voters switching to Labour due to Green Party extremism, nastiness and its silence on climate.
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Today, Labour is lifting 4330 children in Camden out of poverty by ending the Tories’ two-child benefit cap.  The biggest reduction in child poverty over a Parliament since records began. Camden Labour also tackling poverty; giving 16,000 households 100% relief from Council Tax. #LabourDelivers
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Richard Olszewski @richardolszewski.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Spreading the word this afternoon for @CamdenLabour’s #KingsCross top team: ✅Lotis Bautista ✅Liam Martin-Lane ✅Jonathan Simpson A strong visible record of delivering safer estates thru #CCTV; a key pledge for more, plus extra community safety officers. #VoteLabour 7 May
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