Happy husband & dad to 2 boys. Working to make a difference to public services and my hometown Scunthorpe. @uklabour. Politics & cars in whatever time is left!
London and Scunthorpe
Joined August 2009
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It has been great to work with Paul and colleagues to connect with ideas and practice from places across the UK and elsewhere and to bring the lessons back to Scunthorpe. Great reflections from Paul for other places, their partners and government
@NicDakin55 @NorthLincsCNews
"Andy Burnham’s devolution plan will work as long as communities have a real stake in it."
Professor Paul Collier argues that national policy needs to learn from areas which are taking charge of their own future.👇
ow.ly/V8Xj50ZyQY6
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.@sarahoconnor_ brings together 2 of my favourite topics - how things can change for the better, and the 90s - into one piece
What nostalgia for the 1990s leaves out on.ft.com/3K5GfqV
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Something really exciting is happening in #Scunthorpe
If you want to help shape our future and be part of positive change - now’s the time.
scunthorpetomorrow.com/neigh…
Really excited to be partnering with @BlavatnikSchool and @UCNLofficial to bring together employers and partners across N Lincs
@NorthLincsCNews @HumberFreeport @NicDakin55 @greaterlincscca @cookiepeopleco @KnaptonWright @AndrewThomasAcc @hhchamber @BritishSteelUK
📢 Save the date: June 20th!
Sir Paul Collier will be speaking at @UCNLofficial hosted by #ScunthorpeTomorrow to accelerate thinking around a vital priority – how do we create more, good-quality jobs locally?
👉 Sign up here: ow.ly/Mtzg50VVrJa
Lovely evening knocking on doors in Bottesford for @jstockwood - needed more leaflets! 😊 #jason4mayor @JudyjayMatthews @Lawrence_rayner – at Scunthorpe, England
Hi @BootsUK, placed an order last Saturday 22 March for £85 which hasn’t arrived. Your helpline accept this but say your policy is to wait 21 days from today before issuing a refund or replacement. Is it really your policy to keep customer’s money for up to a month?
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As I got on the train at Scunthorpe yesterday I looked over, as I always do, at the British Steel blast furnaces. One of my favourite views and always reminds me of my dad. Thinking of my friends, family & everyone coming to terms with what this means for them & our town tonight.
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So excited to be partnering with @SUFCOfficial to bring Place Lab to the Attis Arena!
This is what it’s all about - working together for the town we love ❤️
@GLYNSPARKS @matt77roberts @IanSharp
❤️ 𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖
𝗦𝗰𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱, 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻.
🏦 Our steel helped build the UK's tallest skyscraper.
👷 We are at the heart of the UK's energy estuary, are pioneering vertical farming and other innovative industries.
🎸 Our home-grown talent includes acclaimed actors and musicians.
🤝 People here look out for each other.
We are building a movement to make our hometown even better, for everyone.
Join us ❤️
Place Lab, Friday, February 21st at the Attis Arena 👉 eventbrite.com/e/place-lab-a…
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Join us! ❤️
Help us build a movement to make Scunthorpe better for everyone.
🤝 There are people in our communities who care and look out for each other.
Find out how you get involved 👇
scunthorpetomorrow.com/
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Thanks for the mention - really looking forward to this!
We also mention an upcoming event at the Attis Arena on the 21st February “Scunthorpe tomorrow” visit scunthorpetomorrow.com for more information. @IanSharp @roballen30
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This is well worth 2 mins of your time - @jstockwood is a Lincolnshire lad who has delivered real change locally, understands why some people are turning away from the main parties, and listens.
Why I am standing for Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire youtube.com/watch?v=BMqxPsPe…
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Really enjoyed my visit to @UCNLofficial last week. A real asset to #Scunthorpe and a true “community university” that is changing lives through a HE curriculum designed in partnership with employers and residents.
Things I learnt…
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Congratulations to fellow Humber lad @jstockwood on becoming Labour’s candidate for next year’s Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral election. Jason has already delivered loads for our region - if anyone can deliver the potential of devolution for our communities it’s him ❤️
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Different start to the week for me! A real pleasure to be invited onto @RadioHumberside with @Kofi_Smiles this morning to talk about #ScunthorpeTomorrow - listen from 08.12am /2h2m in bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jt4lh…
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The Scunthorpe Tomorrow team have been busy… you can also catch @NajModakBBC’s interview with @IanSharp and Tyrone here www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject…
Wow. This is what 70 people who love their hometown starting a conversation about the future looks like. Thank you to everyone who has been on the journey with us over the last 16 months ❤️
We are building a movement to create the future we want for our town 🚀#ScunthorpeTomorrow – at Scunthorpe, England
It was great to speak with @ScunthorpeLive about Scunthorpe Tomorrow and our Place Lab on 18 Oct. We are here for everyone who cares about #Scunthorpe and #NorthLincs and wants to be part of building a better future. Join us! grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/…
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The more lurid stories about dysfunction are overblown, but these are sensible, practical steps that deserve consideration
Missions illustrate risk of disconnect between No10 + depts - SROs who think about missions “every minute of every day” can’t be squared with part time role
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@LNER hi I’m still waiting to receive a response to my compensation case following the disruption on 29 July - can you help please?
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