Torsten Bell
@TorstenBell
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MP for Swansea West. Great Britain? How We Get Our Future Back: https://t.co/crkenPsge0 @torstenbell.bsky.social
Joined January 2014
Totally open to people to debate judges’ sentencing (which is what appeal opportunities exist for) but that is very different to trying to rewrite what she pleaded guilty to.
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That is not right I’m afraid - the sentencing guidelines are clear that the category she was deemed to fall within involved inciting violence. The appeal judgement spells that out
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Utter garbage. She was a prisoner, nothing political about it. Reasonable people can disagree on any given sentence but the facts are clear:.- she incited serious violence .- PM did exactly nothing.- she went to jail because of what SHE did: committing a crime + pleading guilty
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And Nigel Farage isn’t going to get away with pretending he has an answer by calling for a repeat of the Tory chaos, with added performative cruelty about returning people to Afghanistan on top.
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The people that created this problem are not going to get away with rewriting history.
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There’s a reason today’s would be Tory populist plonkers were boasting back then about opening asylum hotel after asylum hotel
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So Nigel Farage’s ‘new’ plan is in fact… Rishi Sunak’s old plan - which was exactly what caused the explosion in use of asylum hotels in the first place.
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I'm a big fan of real ale - and there are more than 100 on offer at the 35th Swansea Bay Beer and Cider Festival. 🍻. Great to stop by Brangwyn Hall for a pint of Three Cliffs Gold (light beer not real ale, I know). Cheers.
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Not everyone will get results they're happy with, but remember that support is always available. You can speak to someone at Mind by calling 0300 123 3393 or look online:
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Huge congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today in Swansea. Today is an important opportunity to reflect on everything achieved in your education so far. Whether your next step is A-Levels or an apprenticeship, I hope you make the right choice for you.
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Pensions: .- there to ensure more people have a secure retirement.- not there to support tax planning.
'You’re coming for my pension.'.'I think you’re talking nonsense.'. Labour's Torsten Bell tries to put @TomSwarbrick1's claim to bed.
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Thanks to everyone who came to my surgery at Morriston Library. If you missed this one, don't worry - I hold surgeries regularly around Swansea. As ever, if there's anything I can help with, drop me a line at torsten.bell.mp@parliament.uk.
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Sloth Coffee fuelled @swanseawestclp door knocking on Glanmor Road this morning. Anyone we missed or with casework can always email torsten.bell.mp@parliament.uk to get in touch. Enjoy the weekend everyone
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Remembering the sacrifice made by so many to protect our freedoms.
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Today I visited St Helen's stadium, the historic home of @ospreys. The last two weeks have brought great news for the stadium, club and Swansea. But I'll keep working until its future is secure. 🏉🦅
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Nonsense - as I spelt out there is far more to be done. But the fact is that the economy grew more in the first half of this year than the @OBR_UK forecast it would for the whole year. You don’t get to ignore that just because it doesn’t fit what you’ve recently been writing.
Pollyanna had nothing on you.
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Whether you’re now stepping into a university course or a job, whether you stay in Swansea or not, I hope the next step on your journey brings you fulfilment, pride and purpose. But first, for the most important bit: celebrate!.
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