Andy Bates
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Retired Leathermarket JMB Manager. Other roles Labour Housing Group, Red Brick, Wenlock Barn TMO, St.Olaves charity & SADDLER. [email protected]
Joined March 2014
Good luck today to our wonderful @MillwallFC and also remembering all those we have lost their lives in the last year, may they all rest in peace Three years ago one of our Jimmys day was with @SheffieldUnited and the fans were very generous to us The world is made up of
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Remembering those lost in 2025. The full rundown on Memorial Day... 👇
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CITY OF HEROES, my song of solidarity with the people of Minneapolis is now available to stream on numerous platforms via link in bio https://t.co/Da6gzvDJVv
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Finian Ali is a passionate nutrition advocate leading community dialogues that amplify youth and grassroots voices in Nigeria’s fight against malnutrition. This work is funded by the @SUNCSN which is hosted by Save the Children UK. His advocacy extends globally through
fabians.org.uk
The postwar international order is breaking down – and with it, the international aid system. In particular, important donor countries, including the US and UK, have reduced the amount of development...
Youth Coordinator, @FinianAli at @CS_SUNN spoke on the need for more space and trust in young community activists who lead on initiatives in Nigeria.
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Mark Ashton, co-founder of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, was diagnosed with HIV on this day in 1987. He died two weeks later, aged just 26. His friends came together to raise money in his memory. Read their beautiful tribute to him now. https://t.co/fL6hDAs83j
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Here is Bruce Springsteen's new music video for Streets of Minneapolis: https://t.co/YIqzlJRHEx
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The Minneapolis revolt tells us this: even in Trump’s America, the people have power too | Aditya Chakrabortty
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After months of community resistance, the president backed down. Leadership from below succeeded when politics as usual failed, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
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“In Somerset, I found glorious proof that the UK can build great council houses. So what is holding us back?” https://t.co/vao8NtxFLr
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It was life-affirming to meet the residents of Rainbow Way in Minehead. But so much still stands in the way of Labour’s vision for social housing, says Guardian columnist John Harris
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Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole – who died after he jumped into the Thames from London Bridge to save a woman – has been awarded the King's Commendation for Bravery. https://t.co/Q4YQarrM3X Pic shows unveiling of memorial in Cathedral Square, Southwark, in 2023
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Jimmy's Day at The Den 💙🕊️ An inspiring family close to all our hearts.
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Tomorrow is the annual #JimmysDay @MillwallFC and we are all so excited and very grateful to everyone for the love and support we have always been given by everyone connected to Millwall and we are so proud to be part off the #MillwallFamily Thank you everyone xxxx
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❤️ 'Without the Foundation and Beat the Block, I don't think I'd be here today.' Hear Fletch's story through the EFL's Scan to Smile project across @EFL stadiums until January 31st. 🙌 Find out more here: https://t.co/XA97XGvHww
#WalsallFCFoundation | #WalsallFC
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As Chair of Planning for @lb_southwark I'm sharing our council's position on proposed planning changes. Watering down the requirements on affordable housing & CIL risks what works for communities from development for minimal increases in house building.
📢 Statement from Cllr Helen Dennis, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development, in response to consultations from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Greater London Authority on changes to planning in London. “We have significant
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🙌 We'd like to wish 2020/21 PFA Community Champion, James Clarke all the best in retirement. @_JamesClarke_ was a supporter of the Foundation during the COVID-19 lockdown, during his stint at Walsall FC. Congratulations on a great career James! 👏 #WalsallFCFoundation | @PFA
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📢 Statement from Cllr Helen Dennis, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development, in response to consultations from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Greater London Authority on changes to planning in London. “We have significant
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My Spotify shuffle play algorithm keeps bringing me back to this Bruce Springsteen speech.
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Bruce Springsteen · Land Of Hope & Dreams · Song · 2025
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Riveting, extraordinary and brutally honest speech by Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister. God, I wish we would have European leaders like this. Here's an excerpt: In 1978, the Czech dissident Václav Havel, later president, wrote an essay called “The Power of the Powerless,”
globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a forceful speech in Davos, Switzerland, on the 'new world order' and how middle powers like Canada can benefit by working together.
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💙 The annual 'Jimmy's Day' will take place at The Den this Saturday. Read the full story below... ⬇️
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