Looking forward to it Jo! I might not be wearing a suit, though ;-)

Good to talk to you Matt. We certainly need an alternative to the “more of the same” policies being served up by the two main parties. They won’t fix anything. BTW, if anyone doesn’t know, Matt’s an NHS community mental health worker in the constituency & would get my vote.

I went to my local climate and public transport hustings last night. Labour, Tory, Reform didn't turn up. The SDP climate skeptic spoke about the 70's sitcom the Good Life. As my 18 year old son said, “Well, that was entertaining in ways it probably shouldn’t have been.” Link:

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We’ll have a new government by the time we meet. I don’t hold out much hope that it will reverse austerity or run Britain in the interests of the people who do the work. So I’ll be working with many others to build a movement of North East Community Independents. People who value

“How hard would it be to restore our public services and end destitution in Britain? And why does the media never ask that question?” Join Jamie Driscoll at The People's Bookshop in Durham tomorrow to find out as he launches a new book - Act Now Tickets here: buytickets.at/peoplesbooksho…

Nine people arrested last week for non-violent protest against arms sales to Israel that break international law. Eight people arrested last night in a far-right riot that organised assaults on police officers and torched a police car. chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…

A huge united community response in Newcastle’s West End against the far right. ✊🏽

Two of the best placards from tonight's counter demonstration in Newcastle. "Reject racism - try therapy" & "Newcastle loves black and white + brown." Around 3,000 people of all colours and creeds united to defend our community from those who want to divide us.

I’ve been contacted by Labour Councillors rightfully outraged that they were advised not to attend counter demonstrations last night. For many councillors this isn’t a choice. It is them, their communities, families and friends these fascists are attacking and targeting.

A huge crowd at the Newcastle anti-racism rally. My speech.

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