
Tom Bowell
@thomasbowell
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@CroydonLabour’s candidate for Broad Green in the 2026 elections. Work in public transport. Politics fanatic. Lover of travelling and random facts. Own views.
Joined October 2013
A busy few days engaging with Croydonians on the doorstep - from my own ward of Broad Green to Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood to Thornton Heath - lots of good conversations and positive feedback for @RowennaDavis’s plan to put people first in Croydon 🌹🙏
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🚌Very good news for 400 workers that ADL will remain in Falkirk. 🏭They have been failed for too long, not least by the infamous ScotZEB2 Scheme which sent 3 times more orders to China as it did to Scotland’s sole manufacturer. We must prevent this from happening again.
Falkirk MP, Euan Stainbank is urging ministers to back Alexander Dennis workers as the consultation over jobs is extended. The MP is hoping to safeguard 400 jobs at the bus factory. He said the consultation has been a period of "deep anxiety" for the workers.
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This guy has painted himself as the hardest working family man in the UK. Cheated on his wife. Privately schooled. Son of a fraudster. Convicted criminal. Having a family, a job and paying taxes are not personality traits. Millions of us do it. Fallen on his own sword here.
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Broad Green Labour members were out on the doorstep speaking with residents. Many people told us they are deeply frustrated about repeated fly-tipping in the area. Despite ongoing dumping, Mayor Perry failed to take action to catch the perpetrators.
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Landed fm NYC this morning then straight to CP&UN to listen to residents on their doorsteps with my ace Labour colleagues. Followed with a visit to the wonderful @OurGipsyHill garden party. Great conversation and delicious cake (thanks Helen!). @SangeetaGLabour
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Then we will have to throw him out. His post conviction support for Epstein is beyond any political redemption.
EXC: Peter Mandelson has **no intention** of giving up his seat in the House of Lords despite growing calls. Mandelson feels there’s no reason to take the step. He was removed as US ambassador by Starmer over support for Epstein. Story:
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📬 Out in South Norwood today delivering letters for @RowennaDavis Labour’s candidate for Mayor of Croydon! Rowenna is committed to putting people first. It’s time for a Mayor who listens and puts residents at the heart of every decision. 🌹 #SouthNorwood #Labour
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If only he’d been Housing or Immigration Minister and had the power to do something about it… oh wait…
Bang on from @RobertJenrick We need to build more homes and end mass migration. Basic Supply and Demand.
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He will be furious when he finds out he was the Transport Secretary from 2019-2022!
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I’m backing @bphillipsonMP to be the next @uklabour deputy leader🌹 Bridget has already turned Labour values into practical, positive policies - from rolling out free childcare to expanded breakfast clubs and free school meals - and she can communicate those values with clarity.
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A horrible attack on British democratic values to burn down a constituency office - often the place of last resort for many consituents needing help and guidance. Sending best wishes to @SharonHodgsonMP and her team.
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What a Tuesday night! Activists and candidates covering every corner of the borough talking to residents and putting #PeopleFirst. We all know it’s the people who make Croydon what it is and Labour in Croydon are spreading out across the Borough to speak to people in their
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Exclusive: Majority of voters back gambling tax hike to fund fight against child poverty Idea was recently championed by Gordon Brown https://t.co/LCBnhsKYQE
mirror.co.uk
The poll shared with the Mirror shows 64% of people support the idea of hiking taxes on gambling firms - a policy recently championed by the former Labour PM Gordon Brown
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Fantastic work 👏👏
Today Norbury Park SNT did joint working with Croydon Council Licensing Team. Visiting the local businesses on London Road, they seized large amount of disposable Vapes and counterfeit Labubu Dolls. #NorburyPark
#MPSCroydon
#MyLocalMet
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Anti-migrant protester who rallied to ‘protect kids’ revealed to be a paedophile
metro.co.uk
Anthony Styles, AKA AJ Audits, has been convicted of assaulting girls aged 13 and 17.
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If you want some hope for the future have a look at the proposals to restitch the ancient English town of Newbury. They're probably the best town centre development being proposed in Britain today, quite inspiring: a perfect example of three core concepts....
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All the "we should automate the tube" tweets need to add what tax on Londoners they propose raising to pay for it. Thanks in advance. 👍
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