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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 23/07/2026

Co-operation is at the table, with more seats than ever before. 🐝 💼 With a quarter of Cabinet posts now held by Co-operative Party representatives, now is our moment.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

@lucympowell.bsky.social mentioned we need to redevelop our cities and create another global economy in the north. Many countries around the world have multiple economic hubs, we need more than just London in the UK. @andyburnham.bsky.social knows this and want to implement this. #NSPoliticsLive

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

@lucympowell.bsky.social said factionalism in the Labour Party has meant people have been held back because they are not in the right side of the party. We need to stop that behaviour as a party & work collaboratively. Good to hear this from the deputy leader of @labouruk.bsky.social #NSPoliticslive

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The biggest risk in the #greenparty economic plan is moving away from fiscal rules. These rules aren’t just technical, they anchor market confidence. Remove them without a credible framework risks, higher borrowing costs, pressure on the pound, rising mortgages www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Polanski positions Greens’ economic policy as radical alternative to Reeves

Offer to reform taxes, tackle ‘rip-off Britain’ and overhaul fiscal rules could tempt exasperated Labour supporters

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Chris Curtis MP @chriscurtis94.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Have been a bit frustrated by some of the conversation about Labour's voter coalition. I've written about who the "Hero Voters" actually were, how we won them, and what we need to do to earn their support next time. chriscurtismk.substack.com/p/who-actual...

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Who actually were the Hero Voters?

Labour won in 2024 because of economically insecure voters, not social conservatism.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 03/03/2026

My thoughts today are with the family, loved ones and all those impacted by Sarah Everard’s murder five years ago. Sarah’s murder by a serving police officer shocked and horrified the entire country and rightly sparked an outcry about the national epidemic of violence against women and girls.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Facts from Rachel Reeves. The economy is growing. The fiscal position is look good under this Labour Govt. #springstatement

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Labour lifting the two-child benefit cap is transforming lives of working families. These are the stories i am hearing on the doorstep talking to families. When we remove artificial limits on support, we give parents breathing space and children opportunity.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Great to be out on the doorstep this morning with the Labour team speaking with residents around Taunton Road and Robinson Way, on the other side of Ebbsfleet International. We picked up casework that I will be following up. Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with us.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

#Reform is importing a #Trump-style Christian nationalism into the UK straight out of the Steve Bannon playbook. They say they want to “restore Britain’s Christian heritage” with a patriotic curriculum based on #Christianity and automatic listing of churches.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Ahead of the Spring Statement, the numbers are clear. ⬇️Borrowing is down. ⬆️Receipts are up. For all the flak aimed at Rachel Reeves, much of it because she dares to hold this office as a woman. She is doing the job well! www.cityam.com/reeves-pocke...

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Reeves lands £30bn reprieve ahead of Spring Statement

Reeves has been handed a surplus of £30.4bn in January, according to the Office for National Statistics, after a surge in tax receipts.

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Duncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Lot of good UK economic news recently - retail sales strong, tax receipts healthy, gilt yields and inflation down. Maybe - still a big maybe - productivity showing signs of life. That said, the jobs market still feels tough - perhaps the price of that better productivity. 1/3

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🚨 Reform led KCC has voted to increase council tax by 3.99%. 🚨 Reform’s electoral promise was to cut it. This casino budget exposes over £400m of financial risk without reserves to back it, relying on £25m of one off measures just to balance the books. www.kentcurrent.news/kents-budget...

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Kent’s budget vote was easy, but the numbers are not

Reform has passed its first budget at Kent County Council, with a 3.99% council tax rise and persistent questions over how long the council can rely on reserves to balance the books... Kent g...

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 10/02/2026

Today’s Local Power Plan announcement is the biggest investment in community-owned energy in British history. Our members have fought for years to put power and profit in community hands. Now that work will shape the future of energy ownership in the UK.⚡️

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

#MAGA knew they can't take the heat! #BadBunny #SuperBowl Halftime show was epic!! The message was clear. Love not hate! The vibe was elite! And inspirational. The salsa dancer in me had a time. Who watched the Turning Point one?

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Wednesday’s Crime & Disorder (Overview & Scrutiny) Committee was an important meeting. I submitted a draw-down on the Council’s policy on #hate incidents. With more residents experiencing hate incidents and hate crime, it’s vital that clear, effective policies are in place.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

The simple reality is that #Reform has no plan to deliver savings at #KCC. The Council is in chaos and they’re hiking council tax to cover up their mess. Peddling false figures by fabricating £40m net zero savings is really bottom of the barrel. @kentonline.co.uk www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings

Exclusive: Disclosures show figures cited by council leader rested on unfunded ideas listed briefly in budget papers

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Great evening at the #Ebbsfleet Magical Winter Lights. Despite the brief initial rain, it turned into a truly glorious evening. Fabulous to see the community out enjoying the festivities together. Fantastic efforts from Ebbsfleet Development Cooperation and @cohesionplus.bsky.social

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

@kentonline.co.uk DOGE was a farce and #Reform in #KCC knew it. The "LGR proposal that is £464 million less expensive than other options" they developed met none of the governments LGR requirements. They are scrapping the bottom of the pan here and failing #Kent residents

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

@uklabour.bsky.social has created a £1bn structures fund for this @kentonline.co.uk @kentlive.bsky.social The #Reform administration in #KCC just need fo apply for this. A failure to do this would mean failing the community. When a possible way out has been presented. @kentcurrent.news

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Braved the cold this afternoon and had some really meaningful conversations with residents in Ebbsfleet Green at our mobile surgery. Picked up casework that I’ll be following up on, and genuinely appreciated everyone who paused to speak with us. #EbbsfleetGreen #Dartford #Community

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Pleasure welcoming the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Steve Reed OBE MP, to Ebbsfleet Garden City — as well as @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning to #Ebbsfleet.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

@coopparty.party.coop Future Co-op #Economy #policy sets out a bold vision: as #AI transforms work, Britain must choose democracy over exploitation by backing worker- and community-owned tech. A fairer future isn’t built by accident, it’s built by co-operatives. #CommunityBritain

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

My takeaway from @coopparty.party.coop conference! We choose Community Britain! As @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social said, we choose cooperation not conflict! At a time of deep political apathy and division we need this more than ever.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

My question to @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social at the @coopparty.party.coop conference: Will the government step up communication on the benefits of local government restructuring? She acknowledged they must.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The Kent & Medway Fire and Rescue Authority has been left unable to function after the suspension of several #Reform members, including its chair and vice-chair. This matters for all of us in #Kent. Without a functioning Authority, key decisions on budgets, safety, and planning are on hold.

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

In these times of rancour & division, it’s comforting to find things on which we can all agree: Kent County Council, for example, really does provide a perfect illustration of how well Reform would run the country. I agree with Nigel! www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Kent fire authority 'in disarray' amid Reform UK video leak row

A firefighters union claims Reform UK suspending councillors is impacting the local fire authority.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

This is deeply troubling. A leader telling colleagues to “f***ing suck it up” show thw cultuere of intimidation in #Kent! #Reform continues to crack. #Dartford needs a functioning County Council, not threats and backroom wheeling and dealing. www.theguardian.com/politics/vid...

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‘Suck it up’: Exclusive footage reveals tensions inside Reform UK council – video

A leaked video has revealed tensions between Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran and fellow Reform UK councillors

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Last night I brought two motions to the General Assembly of the Council to strengthen and unify our community. 💪🏾 Both motions reaffirm Dartford’s identity as a proud multicultural borough where everyone should feel safe, valued and respected.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

✨ Happy Black History Month, #Dartford! ✨ #BlackHistory isn’t just for October. It’s every day, as our community continues to stand firm in power and pride. Proud to be a #Black British woman of #African heritage serving residents in Ebbsfleet and across Dartford. #BHM

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Brilliant to be at the #Ebbsfleet #Easter Fair today! Lovely to see so many members of our #community coming together to enjoy the day, support local stalls, and make the most of the Easter festivities. Big thanks to the Ebbsfleet Events Committee for putting on such an enjoyable #fair.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I hope #TrumpTariffs supporters understand that these #tariffs are based on “the ratio of a country’s goods #trade #deficit with the #US to that country’s exports to the US.” Essentially, the bigger the #tradedeficit—adjusted for imports—the higher the tariffs.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

As #DebtAwarenessWeek begins, the focus is on breaking the stigma around debt and encouraging everyone to seek the support they deserve. Debt can impact many aspects of life, including mental health—but help is available, and taking the first step is a sign of strength. (1/2)

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Wishing our community a Happy Holi! It was a joy celebrating this vibrant festival together in Ebbsfleet. A big thank you to the organisers for making it such a memorable day!

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

In December, I committed to increasing officer visibility in Ebbsfleet. Now I’m introducing regular Officer Surgeries, where residents can speak directly with our officers about concerns in our area. 📅 First session: Sunday 16th, Feb 1PM 📍 Blue Bean Café 👮‍♂️ Hosted by PC Raffer

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Joined the #KentPoliticsShow to emphasise that communities like #Ebbsfleet need #infrastructure delivered on time, not years later. Management company fees must also be regulated to prevent residents from facing unexpected, high and poorly administered charges annually! @kentonline.co.uk

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Celebrate community and unity at The Great Get Together, inspired by the @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social Foundation’s message: “We have more in common than that which divides us.” 🗓 Date: 25th January ⏰ Time: 12:00-14:00 📍 Location: St Albans Church, Dartford #MoreInCommon

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Fantastic afternoon talking with residents In Temple Hill. Although it was a tad cold, the spirits were high! 🌹 @teamlabouruk.bsky.social

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Great to speak with residents at today’s councillors’ surgery in Ebbsfleet. Key discussions on community spaces and service charges—areas we’re actively working to improve. #WorkingForThem

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Productive first meeting of the year with the Dartford @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Councillors group! Great to come together as a team, plan ahead, and stay focused on delivering for residents across Dartford. #WorkingforDartford

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The new year brings with it navigating proposal set out in #EnglishDevolutionWhitePaper, to simplify the costly and confusing multi-tiered council systems across the country.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

The British weather may have done its best to dampen spirits this weekend, but it didn’t stop the magic of the #Ebbsfleet #Christmas #Fair! It was wonderful to see the community come together, enjoying the festive stalls, delicious treats, and the heartwarming holiday atmosphere.

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

So proud to have stood to represent my home Swanscombe and Greenhithe Division in the Kent County Council by-election. It has been an absolute pleasure meeting so many residents and listening to their priorities! This is not the end! The work for the 2025 local elections starts now!

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Cllr Victoria Akintomide @victoriaakin.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

It has been an incredible polling day as the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social and Cooperative Candidate for the KCC by-election in Swanscombe and Greenhithe 🌹. Spirits were high, and it has been a privilege to speak with neighbours and residents across the division!

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cetologist 🐋 @breezycarter.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

BLACK WOMEN IN #STEM i made a starter pack for black women in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and would really love to keep adding to it so please hmu if you fit the criteria or know someone who does! 🧪 go.bsky.app/9jYkUK1

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