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News and views from your Labour team in South Cambs. Promoted by Tim Andrews of Alex Wood Hall, Norfolk St, Cambridge, CB2 1LD. Contact us at: southcambslabour2@gmail.com, or at www.facebook.com/share/18B52w6kd2/?…

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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
#Labour's Clare Downie has a plan which, if she is elected to @CambsCC on 1st May, will help to improve the lives of all of the people of the villages in Duxford Division. www.facebook.com/share/p/165s...
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Cambs News @cambsnews.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Mayor’s bold bid to extend £2 bus cap to March 2025 across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/mayors-...
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Mayor’s bold bid to extend £2 bus cap to March 2025 across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson is set to give thousands of bus users a surprise Christmas present by extending the £2 bus cap to the end of March next year. The three month extension to the scheme will cost up...
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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Almost 1M agency workers are set to benefit from new govt zero-hour contract protections as Ministers tabled amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. The changes will mean a further 900,000 agency workers – including 2180 here in #SouthCambs - enjoy protections. www.facebook.com/share/p/1F8n...
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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
#Zelensky #KeirStarmer and #Britain:
I spoke with UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer.
We discussed the current developments and exchanged views on the next steps.
We are coordinating our positions and doing everything to achieve guaranteed peace as soon as possible and bring an end to this war.
Peace is needed for all of us. A just peace with clear security guarantees. Together with the leadership of the United States and all of Europe, this is absolutely achievable.
I am grateful for the advice and support during this challenging time. We will always remember everything the British people have done for Ukrainians and our shared security.
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Today headline @todayheadline.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
UK expresses concern over Israel blocking Gaza aid The UK government has expressed concern over the Israeli government blocking the entry of aid into Gaza following the end of the first phase of the ceasefire. In comments to Middle East Eye on Sunday evening, a Foreign Office spokesperson said:…
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UK expresses concern over Israel blocking Gaza aid
The UK government has expressed concern over the Israeli government blocking the entry of aid into Gaza following the end of the first phase of the ceasefire. In comments to Middle East Eye on Sunday evening, a Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are very concerned at reports that Israel has announced it will pause all aid going into Gaza. "We urge all parties to engage constructively in negotiating the subsequent phases of the deal to help ensure its full implementation and a permanent end to hostilities."
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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 01/03/2025
Keir Starmer embraces President Zelensky as he arrives at Downing St.
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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Good news! 4 schools in South Cambs are among the first to pilot free daily breakfast clubs. This will save families up to £450 a year and help every child start the day ready to learn. A key part of the Labour Government’s Plan for Change. www.facebook.com/share/p/1A7X...
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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
#CambridgeshireLabourGroup is today (20 Feb) announcing 3 more #Labour candidates in the forthcoming elections to #CambridgeshireCountyCouncil on 1 May. #VoteLabour 🌹 www.facebook.com/share/p/14sa...
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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Keir Starmer's call with President Zelenskyy tonight -
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
BBC News, "The Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his support for Ukraine's President Zelenskyy after Donald Trump's condemnation of Kyiv's handling of the war with Russia" "Keir Starmer described Zelenskyy as Ukraine's democratically elected leader"
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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Another timely conversation between the Starmer and Zelenskyy. This time showing the support for Zelenskyy as the Democratically elected President of Ukraine and reminding us all that under Churchill in WW2, the UK also temporarily suspended elections in a time of war. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 19/02/2025
I welcome the agreement on our 16th package of sanctions. The EU is clamping down even harder on circumvention by targeting more vessels in Putin’s shadow fleet and imposing new import and export bans. We are committed to keep up the pressure on the Kremlin.
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Tim Andrews @timthered54.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Are you in any way related to the Tory Kemi Badenoch who was a cabinet minister in the most corrupt, sleaze-ridden, incompetent government that ruthlessly covered up its multiple disgraces: Partygate, the PPE scandal, & 10s of millions of COVID loans handed to Mrs Sunak by the Chancellor, Mr Sunak?
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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Congratulations @mayordrnik.bsky.social on delivering bus franchising in Cambs & Pbro. This will substantially improve frequency, deliver more rural routes, keep prices down & reinvest profit into the bus network instead of shareholder pockets. #GoodThatLabourDors www.facebook.com/share/14y5aX...
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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Congratulations Dr Nik. A vital step to improved bus travel across Cambs & Pbro, where decisions on bus routes are made on the basis of what’s best for the community rather than what maximises the profits of private bus company shareholders. #GoodThatLabourDoes www.facebook.com/share/165Yg1...
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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
£1 bus fare for under-25s extended in Cambridgeshire thanks to the Labour led Combined Authority. If you don't already have a Tiger pass and are under 25 then get yours today! #GoodThatLabourDoes www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
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justinmadders.bsky.social @justinmadders.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
On 1 April 2025 we will see a big increase in the minimum wage. For the first time, the cost of living has been taken into account when setting the rates. Hard work should be properly rewarded. By raising wages, we’re making sure work really does pay.
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Disillusioned With Conservatives @neverevertory.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
"She's not doing her job, she's not concerned about national security, and she's not fit to be prime minister" Well said Starmer 👏 #PMQs.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Palestinians "must be allowed home. They must be allowed to rebuild, and we should be with them in rebuilding on the way to a two state solution," says Keir Starmer, when asked about Donald Trump's call for Gaza to be ethnically cleansed
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Nigel Farage insists that he wants the NHS to be "free at the point of use." Just last week he backed forcing patients into "paying into effectively an insurance scheme" bylinetimes.com/2025/01/27/n...
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Nigel Farage Says He Is 'Open to Anything' When It Comes to Replacing NHS With 'Insurance-Based Model'
It's the latest hint that Reform UK would privatise the NHS
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Political Musing @d24517.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
On maternity pay, Starmer points out Badenoch's previous negative comments on the subject. He also notes how maternity leave will be strengthened through the upcoming Employment Rights Bill. #PMQs
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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 05/02/2025
NEW: Keir Starmer distances himself at PMQs from the Trump Gaza plan “Palestinians must be allowed home, they must be allowed to rebuild and we should be with them in that rebuild - on the way to a two state solution."
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
John Slinger, "Nigel Farage says he open to an insurance based system for the NHS" Keir Starmer, "Under Labour, the NHS will always be free at the point of use for anyone who needs it" "What a contrast with Reform whose leader has said that those who can afford to pay should pay for healthcare"
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Keir Starmer, "The leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch personally lobbied to remove annual limits on student and work visas" "The shadow foreign secretary still think they have a great record on immigration, forgetting that they quadrupled immigration reaching almost 1 million year"
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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
#Labour announces candidates for #Cambridgeshire County Council Elections www.facebook.com/share/p/1KNx...
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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
On #HolocaustRemembranceDay we remember those murdered during the Holocaust. We stand resolute against antisemitism and hatred in their memory.
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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson @mayordrnik.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
•Today Promote Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as growth engine for the UK •Showcase successful projects, and partnership working •Highlight our key sectors are delivering •Spotlight investment opportunities and importance of addressing challenges of housing, transport, workforce development
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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson @mayordrnik.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It drives the nation’s economy +showcases British science, human knowledge and commercial endeavour on a global scale. We are hosting Parliamentary reception -Driving Growth for the UK: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Pivotal Role for the UK
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Tim Andrews @timthered54.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Brilliant news for the people of Cambridgeshire that our #Labour government is delivering on the state of the art Cambridge Cancer Hospital & new Hinchingbrooke hospital after years of broken promises by the Tories. #GoodThatLabourDoes www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/relief-...
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Relief as new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital gets green light from health secretary after review
Hinchingbrooke Hospital rebuild will also go ahead, Wes Streeting confirmed.
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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
#CPCA Transport Committee considering bus franchising on 6 Feb. #Labour Combined Mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social’s proposal for franchising received 63% approval in a public consultation. Dr Nik & #Labour are delivering for Cambs & Pbro democracy.cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/documents/s3...
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Chris Bryant, "We have a backlog of 7 million people on the NHS.. Before covid there was a 4.8 million backlog" "We've had 14 years of not caring for the NHS and now we have got to put it right" "It is our historic duty to do that because we owe it to the British people" #BBCQT
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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
80% of precept funded bus routes already up and running, more in the Spring. Big investment in infrastructure, skills, qualifications & climate resilience. #GoodThatLabourDoes /2
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South Cambs Labour @scambslabour.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Labour Combined Mayor @mayordrnik.bsky.social sets out great news for Cambs & Pbro in this video re the 2025 budget. Mayoral precept frozen. Bus fares kept as low as possible. Hugely popular Tiger Bus passes protected for another year. /1 www.facebook.com/share/v/1E6y...
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer jokes at #PMQs about the cease and desist letter he got last week from Liz Truss 'She was complaining that saying she'd 'crashed the economy' was damaging her reputation - it was actually crashing the economy that damaged her reputation'
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Left: Kemi Badenoch blames Labour for the increased cost of service our national debt Right: Even if you take into account the £400 billion spent for covid, the Conservative party increased national debt by over £1 trillion
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Keir Starmer on 🔥 at #PMQs "I got a letter this week from a Tory voter in a Labour seat.. It was Liz Truss" "She was complaining that saying she crashed the economy was damaging her reputation" "It was actually crashing the economy that damaged her reputation"
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Labour Histon, Impington, Orchard Park @labourhiston.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Labour bringing bus services to areas that others cannot reach. A vital life-line for many in our rural areas of Fenland, East Cambridgeshire and South Cambridgeshire #GoodThatLabourDoes
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Tim Andrews @timthered54.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Withdrawal of these services is very disappointing. Great that ⁦‪@NikJohnsonCA‬⁩ & ⁦‪⁦‪@CambsPboroCA‬⁩ are acting quickly to find replacements. It also highlights how important Nik’s plan is to get greater public control of the buses.
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Delayed: Operator withdraws all winning bids for new Combined Authority 'Tiger' services - Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Combined Authority restarts procurement for precept-funded routes  In response to news that a bus operator – who cannot be named for legal reasons – has withdrawn all of its winning bids to run the fi...
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Wes Streeting @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Since the general election, we’ve hit the ground running on the NHS: ending doctors’ strikes, starting to cut waiting lists, investing in GPs, hospices… A lot done, a hell of a lot more to do. But as I look to 2025, I can see the road to recovery. www.thetimes.com/article/ac0c...
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Wes Streeting: I’ve put our broken NHS on the road to recovery
As health secretary I’ve ruffled some feathers this year, but I don’t intend to make excuses. By July, you’ll be able to see whether we kept our promises
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Wes Streeting @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Successive governments have failed on social care. It’s not a shortage of good ideas that’s the problem, but a shortage of good politics. Today that changes with Louise Casey. Britain has a social care crisis. Here’s how we’ll work together to fix it 👇🏻 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
The Tories just tried to block reform of private renting. This Labour government will ensure renters get the security, rights and protections they deserve.
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John Elworthy @johnelworthy.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson unleashes his Tiger - a bold bid to make travel easier for many in our rural communities
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‘Tiger on Demand’ offers Cambridgeshire bus users a new way to travel
Thousands of bus users in Fenland, East Cambridgeshire and South Cambridgeshire can now access the trail blazing ‘Tiger on Demand’ service
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Tim Andrews @timthered54.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Astonished at the chutzpah of Stagecoach. Having agreed tenders for these winning bids, they contacted CPCA advising it they were withdrawing from these bids. Despite attempts by CPCA to negotiate, Stagecoach maintained their decision to withdraw cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/news/delayed...
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Delayed: Operator withdraws all winning bids for new Combined Authority 'Tiger' services - Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Combined Authority restarts procurement for precept-funded routes  In response to news that a bus operator – who cannot be named for legal reasons – has withdrawn all of its winning bids to run the fi...
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