Moyamoya is a very rare brain condition affecting approx. 1 in a million people.
June this year, my beautiful teenage daughter went to sleep and never woke up💔
Sharing her life story to create
#moyamoya
#stroke
#downsyndrome
#T21
awareness
I’m excited to announce that I am now the labour candidate for Parr,
#StHelenscouncil
. A massive thank you to everyone who encouraged me throughout this journey. Let the campaign begin!
#Mayelection
I’m sad to announce that my beautiful teen daughter died on the 13th June after she suffered a stroke in her sleep. Many thanks to Alderhey children’s hospital and Claire house hospice for looking after us during this really painful season of our lives
I’m thrilled to announce that I will be submitting an application to become the next Labour MP for St Helens North🌹❤️
Visit my website to support our grassroot campaign
Let's usher in a fresh voice and renew hope together!
#BisiForStHelensNorth
I support the
@WASPI_Campaign
in their fight for justice for all women born in the 1950s (on or after 6th April 1950 to 5th April 1960) affected by the changes to the State Pension Age (SPA)
#WASPI
❤️🌹
Wowwww 😊 400+ followers in an hour? I am pleasantly surprised! Where’s everyone from? Thanks so much for making this happen (I’m break dancing here 💃🏽)🌹
As a former brownie myself, It was lovely to listen to the brilliant
@Girlguiding
advocates speak to us today at the youth zone
#LabourConference2022
and looking forward to supporting girlguide’s current and future campaigns to advance the rights of girls ❤️
Good news❤️🌹 I’m happy to announce that I am now on the longlist for the Labour parliamentary selections for St Helens North. Another step closer to our goal. Thank you all so much for your support ❤️
#freshvoice
#renewedhope
Support my campaign via
🎉I am so overwhelmed with happiness today! My beautiful daughter was finally discharged after her 12 hours brain surgery and chest infection.
@AlderHey
do so much for sick children. Please get their fab PJs from matalan and support
@AlderHeyCharity
💙
I'm thrilled to announce that I've secured a place on the shortlist to be your next Labour MP for St Helens North. Your support is essential as we strive to make history, bringing in a dynamic new voice and rekindling our hopes for a brighter future. Visit
Thank you so much
@LabourWomensNet
for the kind, respectful and thoughtful obituaries. Such a pleasant surprise to see my late 14 year old daughter’s name on this list. The families of our departed LWN sisters are in my thoughts as well❤️🌹🕊
#RIP
#LWNAGM
#LWN
Congratulations David on being selected as our Labour parliamentary candidate for St Helens North. Looking forward to campaigning together to achieve Labour government🌹
Thanks to everyone who supported my campaign and by working together, we can strive for a brighter future❤️
I’m happy to announce that I have just been elected as a management committee member of the most powerful movement for women in politics
@LabourWomensNet
Thanks to everyone sister who voted and my heartfelt appreciation to every sister who put themselves forward
#keepthegoodstuff
📢 Help
#SaveOurTicketOffice
! 🚆✉️
We're fighting to keep our local train station ticket offices open in St. Helens. We spoke to staff, and gathered signatures for our petition. Please share our petition link and share your stories too
#SaveTicketOffices
I attended our annual
@sthelenscouncil
meeting today in my favourite Nigerian attire and the compliments from my councillor colleagues and officers were so heartwarming ❤️😊
Once upon a time, when my daughter was 2 years old, the docs gave her approx. 6hrs to live due to a respiratory failure. Today, we celebrated her 13th birthday. My hubby and I are thankful and overjoyed. Happy birthday dear Joy
#thankyouNHS
#thankGod
#gratefulheart
# joyat13
Pleased to announce
@CllrAnnaRothery
will be sworn in as Liverpool’s Lord Mayor next month.
As the city’s first black Lord Mayor, she will look to bring together our communities, and hopes to be a role model for young people in Liverpool.
@TownHallLpool
For the very first time since the end of February, my super-brave daughter is finally back to school 🎉🎉🎉 Such a big day for her 👏🏽💙 The head teacher and staff at the door to welcome her back🤗 I will try not to cry!
#strokesurvivor
#DownSyndromeawareness
#Moyamoya
This morning, I signed the official declaration of acceptance of office at the town hall and it was conducted by the Chief executive of St. Helens council, Mike Palin.
Huge congratulations to the inspirational Debra and her brilliant team at OLCOTWISH CIC (Our little corner of the world) and
@LazizCafe
on her nomination and winning of the social business of the year award 🥇 Thank you for all you do for migrant families ❤️🎉
#sthbizawards
Thank you so much
@KendrickLomarr
. Over the years, I’ve had so many people ask me curious questions like ‘ Were you born in St Helens’? Well, now you know that St Helens is indeed my hometown now, not by birth but by naturalisation 🇬🇧🇳🇬😊❤️👋
Was on the phone to
@AOsundeko
for an hour for this, and was one of the best conversations I've had in ages. Part of me feels guilty for not sitting down with her to discuss her journey sooner. Perhaps that's one for another day.
#BlackLivesMatter
My daughter had a 40 minutes procedure called Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) earlier this week and I can already see massive improvements in her general wellbeing. Today, she looks very happy and she will be hopefully home soon.Thank you so much ❤️
@AlderHey
@NHSMillion
💜 This is a clear message from our council to everyone and a reminder that St Helens will never tolerate any form of racism, abuse or hate crime. Please share this message to enlighten your friends and family. Together we can be
#betterthanthat
💜
Tonight, the Steve Prescott Bridge will shine purple, in remembrance of George Floyd.
We share our
#BlackOutTuesday
post in solidarity.
Together we can be
#BetterThanThat
Make your pledge to stand united against hate now
👉
#StHelensNoPlace4H8
It wasn’t easy talking about that sad experience but I hope that with my motion, we can positively move in the right direction by educating our children on racism and ensuring that they grown up to be responsible citizens
Absolutely shocking this.
@UKLabour
's
@AOsundeko
said a group of children less than 10-years-old hurled racial slurs at her as she walked down the street. She's now calling for better education on anti-racism in schools.
#BetterThanThat
#BlackLivesMatter
🚀 Experience Meets Heart🚀
I'm the MP, the Leader
#StHelensNorth
needs—a fresh voice, tried and true. With a track record of triumphs, fighting for the voiceless.
I'm Bisi Osundeko, poised to make history. Visit my website to learn more 🗳️🌟
#freshvoice
I’m sure that you will all agree that
@abenaopp
always looked stunning in red including her red lipstick. Sooo, I complimented her and I was pleasantly surprised to receive a cute
#fentybeauty
lip paint from Abena at
#lab22
.That was such a kind gesture and I love it ❤️🌹
#thankyou
Racism is a crime and not simply a misbehaviour. We all need to collectively stamp it out by reporting any acts of racism online and offline. If you come across a racist comment online, hit the report button. The social media companies need to do better as well
We’re disgusted that some of our squad – who have given everything for the shirt this summer – have been subjected to discriminatory abuse online after tonight’s game.
We stand with our players ❤️
This was the moment I saw the paperback copy of my co-authored book for the 1st time. It’s fulfilling to see my true-life survivor to thriver story in print. ‘If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it."~Toni Morrison 📚
Ready for
@LabourWomensNet
executive committee strategy weekend day two. Feeling motivated after having such a productive day yesterday alongside these brilliant labour sisters❤️🌹
I’m so elated to announce that I have been successfully re-elected into the
@LabourWomensNet
executive committee. Thank you so much to all the LWN sisters who voted for me and my heartfelt commiserations to my brilliant LWN sisters who missed out this time❤️🌹
#LWNagm
#LWN
Approximately 2 weeks ago, my daughter suffered a unexpected respiratory failure. The ambulance crew and medics were all super helpful even when things nearly went south hours after surgery. My daughter is now stable and recuperating smoothly. Thank you NHS❤️🙏🏽
BLM protest in my home town St Helens today. History will not forget that St Helens resisted oppression, hate and racism. I couldn’t physically attend due to my HR Covid19 shielding. Many thanks to MP
@MarieRimmer
and the brave organisers
#icantbreathe
The excitement of receiving a pre-ordered book goes beyond the contents of the book. It’s the satisfaction that a kindle book can never give you. Looking forward to the launch of
@NanSloane
‘s latest book 📚 Please check
@LabourWomensNet
for more deets sisters❤️📚
I am so honoured to be given the opportunity to speak on this important motion on the inclusion of the education on racism in our primary and secondary school curriculum. Many thanks once again to colleagues who spoke and voted in favour of my motion
Hello
#socialistsunday
❤️👋 To celebrate my first participation, I am gifting one of my followers one of these books. The ragged Trousered philanthropist by Robert Tressell is up for grabs and I will post to any UK address (for free!). Comment to win!🌹
🌹Fantastic start to the first virtual Labour women’s conference
#LabWomen21
as the
@LabourWomensNet
delegate. Great opening speeches by two brilliant labour sisters,
@AngelaRayner
the deputy leader of our party and our Equalities secreatary
@MarshadeCordova
❤️
I asked for 50 more followers and I now have approx. 1000 more🌹 Dear labour comrades, you are all fabulous 🌹👏🏽Thank you so much!❤️
#socialistsunday
rocks
I just met these super supportive group of women. We’ve known each other online but we just met face to face for the very first time today l! Guess what? We are all CLP secretaries 🌹❤️
🌟 Unveiling the "Strong Women" mural by
@TheHeartofGlass
in Parr today was a memorable experience! 💪❤️ Honoring the grandmothers, mothers, and aunties, this feminist history artwork brings generations together. You should visit Parr to see the mural
#StrongWomen
#CommunityUnity
Prom day for my Princess 👑 Huge congratulations to my daughter and every other family/school celebrating today 🎉🤩 📚 When Joy walked in, the entire graduating class gave her an loud applause 👏🏽 Such a beautiful day for Joy 🎉🥰
I’m so pleased to see my blog post featured in the latest local government first magazine. To my councillor friends, please check out page 15 and I highly recommend the LGA trainings progs. Many thanks
@Gracie3110
for making this happen 🎉
I am 100% passionate about disabled people and carers also I just spoke on the
#Labwomen2019
stage supporting the abortion motion but encouraging sisters to show solidarity to those of us who chose to keep our children who have disabilities. Disabled or not, every life matters
I’ve had such a great time in the
#lab22
conference today, chairing this fabulous
#LWN
event on such an important subject: From menopause to mental health to maternity: when will women be heard in healthcare?
#WomensHealth
🌹❤️
Yesterday was our first face to face council meeting. After approximately one year of virtual meetings, it felt slightly awkward to be around colleagues and not be tempted to hug or shake hands 😊 Many thanks to
@sthelenscouncil
staff for making the meeting a reality
The Library Service in partnership with the Anne Frank Trust organised an exhibition tagged Anne Frank; A History for Today in Parr library. Children were invited to read extracts from Anne's diary and 15 candles were lit, one for each year of her life
#IStandWithAnne
Please read my
#localelections19
thank you email newsletters and kindly subscribe to my subsequent monthly email newsletters for my Parr constituents ❤️🌹( If you like this, please RT) Thank you
I’m happy to announce that I have just been elected as a management committee member of the most powerful movement for women in politics
@LabourWomensNet
Thanks to every sister who voted and my heartfelt appreciation to every sister who put themselves forward
#keepthegoodstuff
I’m happy to announce that I have just been elected as a management committee member of the most powerful movement for women in politics
@LabourWomensNet
Thanks to everyone sister who voted and my heartfelt appreciation to every sister who put themselves forward
#keepthegoodstuff
My Parr Cllr colleagues and I participated in the multi-disciplinary cherry tree community walkabout today. We knocked on doors and spoke to residents about their views on anti-social behaviour in Parr. Our previous walkabout was about raising awareness on hate crime
It’s been approx 4 months since my 14 years old daughter passed away and on some days it feels as though I just lost her the day before. I will be starting a podcast soon with the hope of giving a voice to my pain and that of other bereaved parents out there 💔🕊
#grief
#loss
Proud and Honored to be nominated for the prestigious UniofNottingham Alumni award💛 Reflecting on my journey as an international student and scholar 💛 Grateful for this recognition and the transformative power of global education.Thank you alma mater
#EnrichingEducation
The LGA BAME leadership training event that I recently attended exceeded my expectation so I decided to convert my excitement into words😊 Pls follow this link to read my blog post 👉🏾
#LGABAMECllrs2020
Labour will lead a radical transformation of the work place. Structural barriers will be removed and workers will be better valued. We need a labour government to make this happen❤️🌹~ Dawn Butler
#LabWomen2019
Today I wore blue and yellow to our full council meeting at the St Helens town hall to signify solidarity towards the people of Ukraine and those currently fighting for their freedom
#standwithUkraine
I am so proud to be a part of the
@LabourWomensNet
management committee❤️The LWN has been committed to defending the all women’s shortlist which is vital to see that women achieve equal and lasting representation in public life. Visit the LWN website for info and join us today❤️
I am currently at the town hall where the St Helens winter warmer event is happening. Come here to get your winter warmer pack and info. on how you can stay warm and well. Great stalls here like the Council's Home ImprovementAgency,Age UK Mid Mersey,Scottish PowerandCarers Center
Never forget the power of sisterhood! Why not take a minute today to amplify another women’s voice with a retweet, a word of encouragement, or a little credit where it is due. Give back to other women in your community, workplace or local Labour Party and lift each other 🆙
Another dream come true for 2020🎉
I’m super excited to present my 2nd book and my 1st independently published book. A perfect sequel to my previously co-authored book. ‘Befriending Adversity: How I leveraged the power of adversity in my life and business’
#indieauthor
#adversity
Your LWN Executive Committee have been strategising for the year ahead! Thank you to
@CommunityUnion
for hosting us in lovely Sheffield as we plan more training, campaigning, sisterhood no matter your shade of red, feminist change-making and organisational growth!🌹
It was great to welcome
@Ashley__Dalton
to our
@LabourWomensNet
executive committee over the weekend ❤️Ashley has accomplished so much over the years and I have a feeling that she’s on to even greater accomplishments
#LWNsister
🌹
I virtually attended a Merseyside police race stakeholder engagement meeting with
@BarristerAbi
Chairperson of the Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board (ISOB). Her expertise shed light on valuable strategies. Inspired to implement positive changes in our community! ❤️
We were out and about in Parr this morning, delivering your latest labour newsletters. Many thanks to everyone who joined us. Please get in touch if you’d like to participate in our next sessions this coming weekend🌹❤️
#LabourDoorstep
#ParrLabour
#Bisi4Parr
#labourcandidate
Samantha is one of our babywearing pioneers in the UK so I’m understandably excited to hear that she’s on the Jo Cox leadership program. Congratulations 🥳 🌹
I am pleased to have secured a place on the incredibly competitive Jo Cox Women Leadership Programme, run by
@LabourWomensNet
and
@UKLabour
.
Today I am attending the first day of the programme in Birmingham.
#JoCoxLeadership
Exciting news! 🗓️ Join me for a Live FB Q&A on Tues, October 17th at 7PM. If you live in Parr, Windle, Billinge, Newton, Haydock, Blackbrook, your voice matters. Let's discuss your questions, concerns, and our vision for a brighter future in St Helens North
#BisiForStHelensNorth
Yes please! I’m definitely still grieving my loss for those who asked me but I’m just not prepared to disappear! So I will not disappear. Thank you 😊 🙏🏽
The Jo Cox women in Leadership is a fantastic opportunity to prepare women for leadership roles in politics. Do you know someone who needs this opportunity? Pls RT/share before the deadline.
Want to change your life? Want to be part of Jo Cox’s growing legacy, and help change the face of politics? Don’t delay, apply for the Jo Cox Women in Leadership Scheme today! It’s
#TimeToLead
. Apply today!
It is emotional for me to read about my darling daughter 💙Thank you St Helens star/Kenny. Hopefully, families with loved ones with complex disabilities can relate with us. Joy definitely has a fighting spirt and she has defied so many odds. My husband and I are so proud of Joy
As a dad of two, I can't even begin to imagine what
@AOsundeko
and her husband have gone through over the years. The things Joy has endured in her 13 years on this planet is mind-boggling. And yet she's still here, with a smile on her face.
Incredible.
I’m a year older today!🎂 When exactly will my wrinkles start to appear? 😊 I consider every year an opportunity to positively impact the world around me. Happyyyy birthday Bisi Esther Ganiat Osundeko 🎂🎂
I have recently been appointed as the St Helens council representative for the Merseyside Waste disposal authority.MRWA is a government body consisting of 9 elected Members representing the 5 district councils in the Merseyside.Many thanks to my colleagues for the appointment
Grateful to have the backing of the Fire Brigades Union in my mission to become the first female MP for
#StHelensNorth
! 🔥👩🚒
The FBU, representing firefighters and rescue service professionals is at the forefront of ensuring safety standards in a dangerous job. Thank you, FBU 🌹
Cllr
@andyjbowden
and I alongside
@StHelensMayor
spent some time with the brilliant students and dedicated staff of the Holy Spirit school in
#Parr
celebrating their PATHS award. So lovely to see a school committed to the emotional and mental well-being of their pupils 👏🏽🏆
@faizashaheen
Diane received so much love today and that made me so happy. We need to show more appreciation to our leaders especially those who have dedicated years of their lives in service
I attended the ‘made of stars’ event yesterday evening and I had such a lovely experience. So here’s my 5 star review of this amazing event by
@TheHeartofGlass
.At St Mary’s market in St Helens, today is the last day of the event so attend even if you’ve not booked a free ticket
Today is our hustings for St Helens North.
I bring not just political experience but the insight of a seasoned Business leader. A fresh voice and a wealth of lived experience. That's why I am asking members to choose me as our next Labour candidate today
🚀 Experience Meets Heart🚀
I'm the MP, the Leader
#StHelensNorth
needs—a fresh voice, tried and true. With a track record of triumphs, fighting for the voiceless.
I'm Bisi Osundeko, poised to make history. Visit my website to learn more 🗳️🌟
#freshvoice
As a mother who raised a teen born with a respiratory condition, I understand the crucial need for a A&E to provide life-saving care during sudden breathing problems.This is why I am committed to becoming your next Labour MP. Support my campaign via ➡️