Eamonn O'Brien
@Eamonn_OB
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St Mary's Labour Councillor - Leader of Bury Council - Trustee of PMYA & @NoBarriersFdn - @YCWImpact - @CAFOD - @McrFoodbank - @Mcr_Storm
Prestwich, Manchester
Joined May 2010
You can read here why @BellaSankey and I will be backing @LucyMPowell in the Deputy Leadership contest. Bury and Brighton represent the places where we need to hold together Labour's voter coalition. As a full-time deputy, Lucy will bring all her experience and focus to this.
"If we are to reshape out political strategy so it responds to the perspectives we hear on the doorstep, we need a deputy leader that has the time to make this task her singular focus" Labour council leaders Bella Sankey and Eamonn O'Brien on why they are backing Lucy Powell
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Really enjoyed @LGA_Labour hustings last night & delighted to have picked up so much support afterwards. From Brighton to Bury, Labour must reconnect with its base. Thanks to @BellaSankey & @Eamonn_OB for setting out why they're voting for me. https://t.co/KgyCTso1Zg
labourlist.org
We are leaders of two Labour councils, from very different parts of the country but both on the frontline of the electoral battles Labour will…
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From Brighton to Bury - two respected local government leaders making a powerful case for @LucyMPowell for the next @UKLabour Deputy Leader 👇 @BellaSankey @Eamonn_OB 🌹
"If we are to reshape out political strategy so it responds to the perspectives we hear on the doorstep, we need a deputy leader that has the time to make this task her singular focus" Labour council leaders Bella Sankey and Eamonn O'Brien on why they are backing Lucy Powell
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Two signs outside my Church tonight in Kersal/Prestwich, offering solidarity and support to our Jewish neighbours at this difficult time. Terror and hate must not be allowed to divide all people of goodwill!
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My thoughts and prayers are with our Jewish community today. We stand with you.
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Always good to be out on the doorstep, having conversations about the big issues of the day and picking up local casework for us to work on. Also an opportunity to share the great progress being made on the regeneration of Prestwich Village!
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We’re proud of the achievements of all our young people. 👏🏻 To help with the next stage of the journey, we’re launching a half-price monthly bus pass for 18 to 21 year-olds from 1 September. 🐝 So aim high and get ready to go as far as you can! 💪🏻
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There is no place for antisemitism in our borough, so I welcome the action taken here. This shocking incident is sadly one in a long line of divisive and hateful moments from this organisation. It is positive that so many people in Bury reject them. https://t.co/P59xnmeBJ7
rochvalleyradio.com
A Bury based community radio station has been fined £3,500 after broadcasting a speech that breached Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code with antisemitic hate speech and offensive content.
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One of the main reasons we took control of our buses was so we could do more to help people with the cost-of-living crisis. Here are our next three moves. 🧵 1/4
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Prestwich Neighbourhood officers were on foot patrol and in a vehicle in the Clough and Drinkwater Park this evening. #Prestwich
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Thabk you to @gmpolice for responding to our request to prioritise patrols of Prestwich Clough. If you see anyone acting suspiciously please report on 101 or using LIVECHAT. If you are feeling threatened call 999. Our green spaces should be safe for everyone to enjoy.
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Great to be out on the doorstep over the past few weeks, speaking to residents about local issues that matter to them. Lots of interest in the regeneration plans for the town, our investment into parks & green spaces, and the extra money for potholes and road resurfacing!
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Under a @UKLabour Government we're getting the crucial investment needed to deliver our ambitious growth plans in Bury and across GM. This vital infrastructure will ensure that when we grow it benefits local people. This was our promise to residents and we'll deliver on it.
Greater Manchester to get £2.5bn transport boost- including new Bury tram stop
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Greater Manchester to get £2.5bn transport boost- including new Bury tram stop
burytimes.co.uk
Greater Manchester is set for a bumper transport deal with £2.5bn coming to the city region in the next seven years — with 1,000 buses, new tram…
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Brilliant to see such a positive response to the housing offer we've made for our young people who have left our care. Our mission is to give opportunities to those who need it most and getting a home of your own is so crucial to this. https://t.co/lohnDZdyhF
bbc.co.uk
Bury Council is believed to be one of the first areas in England to ringfence homes for care leavers.
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Congratulations to my friend & colleague @BayleyNoel on his election as Mayor of Bury with @gcampbell71 as Mayoress & Cllr Elliot Moss as consort. They’ll be a great team for Bury & will support @BuryBlindSoc & @EarlyBreakUK charities.
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... we stand with them against these sorts of attacks and will do all we can to ensure an end to division and hate in our borough. I have asked that the Council work closely with the Police and request an increase in patrols in the area.
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I am deeply upset to see anti-semitic attacks on Jewish businesses in our borough and absolutely condemn these actions. This sort of criminal behaviour is reprehensible and ought to be urgently investigated by the Police. I would like to reassure our Jewish community that... /1
“We have been informed that overnight there has been an attack on a Jewish owned building housing businesses in the heart of our community. Those responsible for such appalling vandalism are seeking to intimidate the Jewish community. We will not tolerate our community being
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Our Chair, Mark Adlestone welcomed the community and civic dignitaries to our annual #YomHaShoah commemoration. We will always remember each and every one of the six million innocent men, women and children murdered simply because they were Jewish. At a time when antisemitism
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Pope Francis had a profound impact on the world and for Catholics everywhere. His consistent examples of service, compassion and love for others are a model of true servant leadership. May he rest in peace.
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
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