Floella Benjamin
@FloellaBenjamin
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Baroness/Actress/Writer/Campaigner
London UK
Joined July 2009
Thought for the day: ‘As the festive season approaches stay in control of your mind. Practice mental strength and stay positive’. Keep smiling ❤️
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@FloellaBenjamin I heard a great story today. When you were Chancellor of the University of Exeter you told a PhD candidate you were proud of them when they graduated. She is now a professor at the university and tells her students the same thing and they appreciate her comments- due to yours
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From Dec 8 to Dec 21, Save Up to 50% on Roborock Vacuums Built for Effortless Cleaning.
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Thought for the day: ‘Keep Hope and goodness in your heart and let them light up the path as you move forward in this unpredictable world we live in’ ❤️
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@FloellaBenjamin I interviewed Paul J Medford for the February issue (tying in with the 40th anniversary of EastEnders) and asked him about Black Joy. He had some nice words to say about you:
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@FloellaBenjamin championed our calls in the @UKHouseofLords urging Government to use the Crime & Policing Bill to regulate online pornography to the same standard as it is offline.
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Ep 2 of Nationwide Amplified: Talaat McNeely, CEO of His & Her Money, shares how he went from drowning in debt to building a marriage of trust, hitting financial goals, & helping others do the same.
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@FloellaBenjamin championed our calls in the @UKHouseofLords urging Government to use the Crime & Policing Bill to regulate online pornography to the same standard as it is offline.
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So happy to see Sir Lewis Hamilton maintaining his record of being in the top 6 in #F1 World Championships despite a year full of adversities he had to overcome. Here’s to 2026 #F1 @LewisHamilton
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Congratulations #landonorris on becoming yet another British World #F1 Champion 👏🏽
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Adored reading at the magical Christmas Carol Concert tonight in aid of @ProstateUK My fellow reader Charles Dance was magnificent. Please support this amazing charity as they save lives ❤️❤️
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Every child deserves the joy of reading. So from 2–9 Dec, Business in the Community is fundraising to provide 21,000 kids a book of their own this Christmas. Every donation made during this time will be doubled. please support
donate.biggive.org
1 in 11 children from low-income backgrounds in the UK don’t own a book, limiting their chances to succeed. This Christmas, our campaign aims to deliver over 21,000 books to children in twelve...
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A book can spark imagination, build confidence, yet 1 in 11 kids have no books at home. #BusinessintheCommunity campaign gives 21,000 children across the UK a book this Christmas.From 2–9 December, every donation is match funded
donate.biggive.org
1 in 11 children from low-income backgrounds in the UK don’t own a book, limiting their chances to succeed. This Christmas, our campaign aims to deliver over 21,000 books to children in twelve...
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Celebrated the 30th anniversary of the publication of my book ‘Coming to England’ with the first publishers Colin & Pam Webb, who have always been supportive and believed in me.They are my guardian angels ❤️@ColinThomasWebb @MacmillanKidsUK @theritzlondon
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Sleigh the season with the most personal gift around. Get them a Cameo video!
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Just been given these beautiful flowers. Oh I do love nature
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Sad to hear that the legendary #JimmyCliff has passed away. I loved his music which always makes me feel uplifted. He has left a lasting legacy and may he rest in peace knowing his music will live on forever 🙏🏾❤️ #RIP
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Songwriter turned movie star was credited with helping to bring Jamaican culture to the world after his starring role in the 1972 film ‘The Harder They Come’
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Thought for the day: ‘Adversity can break you or make you stronger, let it be the latter by using the power of your mind’❤️
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@FloellaBenjamin We're looking forward to it! 🕯️ Thank you for your support, Floella 💙 Tickets still remain for our annual Christmas carol concert in London. Join us at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, on Wednesday 3 December. 🎟️ Get your tickets today:
prostatecanceruk.org
Join us to celebrate the festive season on 3 December 2025 at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, SW1X 8SH.
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Tickets still remain for our annual Christmas carol concert in London 🎶 Join us for a magical evening of festive spirit at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, on Wednesday 3 December. 🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://t.co/PiZncMlk7n
#ProstateCancer l #MensHealth l #London
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Join us to celebrate the festive season on 3 December 2025 at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, SW1X 8SH.
I’m delighted to be joining @ProstateUK for their gorgeous #Christmas carols. It’s the perfect way to kick off the festive season. Do come join us!
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I’m delighted to be joining @ProstateUK for their gorgeous #Christmas carols. It’s the perfect way to kick off the festive season. Do come join us!
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I hosted the launch of the Windrush Justice Inquiry Report at @UKHouseofLords.It was harrowing to listen to the #Windrush victims experiences.This Home Office scandal remains a stain on our society, it urgently needs to be investigated @guardian
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Campaigners call for urgent reform of redress scheme and say they plan to launch ‘people’s inquiry’ into failings
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