Colin Crooks MBE
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Business mentor, advisor, lecturer, social entrepreneur, environmentalist & job creator: Trustee @localitynews, @london_cycling. New book Prosper with Purpose
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Joined January 2012
Today I joined a strong show of public support for Govt to stop arming Israel & take immediate action to help the people & children of Gaza. We made a red line circling right around Parliament, stretching over 2 bridges. Too many red lines being crossed. @PSCupdates
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A huge thank you to @LSBU_BUS for hosting the launch of my new book. I hope in some small way it can or small businesses to expand, thrive and stay sane!
To all small business owners my new book Prosper with Purpose is designed to help you. My 3Ps formula helps you focus on the big issues that affect your business, reduce your stress and build for your future. Available now https://t.co/ojMvzDNACZ
@LSBU_BUS @GreenwichAlumni
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Positive news. @LDN_VRU can continue to support invaluable work of youth practitioners. That includes @StGilesTrust @Catch22 @OHWYouth in 12 hospitals & @DIVERTLondon & Engage in custody suites. An impactful element of prevention. @SadiqKhan @DianaJohnsonMP @KayaJunction
🧡We’re delighted to have secured £9.4m investment from @ukhomeoffice to fund youth work supporting young people in hospital and police custody suites. ➡️With @SadiqKhan, we are guiding young Londoners at a moment of crisis with a route away from violence: https://t.co/bnijfwm3Ys
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To all small business owners my new book Prosper with Purpose is designed to help you. My 3Ps formula helps you focus on the big issues that affect your business, reduce your stress and build for your future. Available now https://t.co/ojMvzDNACZ
@LSBU_BUS @GreenwichAlumni
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This will open up so many opportunities for communities to be heard and resolve their concerns locally
The English Devolution White Paper was launched today, laying out the government’s plans to make devolution the default setting across a range of government policy areas. We look forward to working with the government to help make it happen. Our response:
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"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent." Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
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Hallelujah, @AndyBurnhamGM supports core funding for #powerofcommunity members. Calls forinvestment in those on the ground who know their community best
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I’m honoured to be elected Chair of the Education Select Commitee The Committee will champion the interests of children, young people & parents from all backgrounds, as well as adults in education We will scrutinise the government & always be led by the evidence we receive
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Hopefully it will be given time in the house and be passed
🚨IMPORTANT NEWS: Next week a fresh attempt will be made to resolve the scandal of the IPP sentence once and for all. The attempt will come in the form of a Private Members’ Bill by the Labour peer Lord Woodley: the Imprisonment for Public Protection (Resentencing) Bill I’ll be
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Only a minority of countries globally elect their primary chamber through First Past the Post – and one of those is the United Kingdom. https://t.co/cpOSjXXqkn
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This article was updated in November 2025.Proportional representation is the most popular form of democracy for countries in the world today. Proportional Representation isn’t one ele
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Schools cut energy bills, investors get 4% return on #solar and low-energy #LED: see https://t.co/MEcmQefxEY. You can invest from £250 to £100k but act now - closes 4 Aug @muslim_greens @SefAdvice @HerneHillGreens @LJActionGroup @SthLondonPress @DeepakSardiwal_ @TheGreenParty
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NetZero opportunity to invest in solar panels and energy reduction deadline 5th August. https://t.co/Byx96yVwBr via @LinkedIn @se24sustenergy #solarpanels #netzero #
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By nature, I'm an optimist. I believe that no matter how dark the place, there is a way through.
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AI has accelerated so many processes, but my greatest learning has been patience.
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Massive thanks to all my friends @Dartford_Labour & across London & the South East who came to help. It’s a massive privilege to represent the people of Dartford! #change
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The government's #voterID scheme is a mess that makes free and fair elections more difficult. I was tunned by what counts (AND what doesn't) as ID and what would see you turned away from the polls. Take teh quiz yourself: https://t.co/kPo70FCwI4
#UNFAIRRULE
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Play our game!
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Helen demonstrates that a good MP can make a real difference and stand up for people. She will be part of the change that we so desperately need
Great to be out speaking with local residents in Loughborough Junction yesterday Thanks to everyone who opened their door to chat I’m standing to keep fighting for our local communities A Labour government will deliver the national change we desperately need #VoteLabour 🌹
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Spot on!
🚨 BREAKING: Activists have climbed on the Conservative’s battle bus to say: “Stop gambling with our futures”. Fourteen years of Conservative governments has left this country broken. DON’T WE DESERVE BETTER? 📢
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Transparent communication is the key to global success. Rachel Gilley explains her approach to acquisitions and growth in the global market #acquisition #growth #founders #enterprise @clarityglobal_
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Delegate early to grow more easily! https://t.co/wyKBXubcmE Anoob Saban worked 17 hrs a day to build his hotel chain & now he's delegating to keep it going. He wished he'd started earlier. Hear his insights on sharing the load #enterprise #sme #delegating
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