May 2020:
I went on a first date in a park.
Stayed 2m apart.
I serenaded her on my digital piano.
Rules meant we barely met until July.
One of many relationships that didn't survive 2020.
Meanwhile
Boris was hosting Downing Street Garden parties.
Hancock was shagging colleagues.
Politics and differences aside, this man was extremely hostile and aggressive while campaigning today. Can we put him down as a “maybe” for
@Conservatives
.
@JamesCleverly
Mum, dad. I am sorry, tonight I could not make you proud. I really tried so you could witness your son win.
My win is you being around there for me, even at my most difficult.
Congratulations to Cllr Paul Canal, Cllr Chaudhary & Cllr Bamra on winning Bridge Ward.
I am pleased that a plan to demolish a family home on Riddlesdown Road, Purley and replace it with a large block of flats has been refused. New homes are needed but the right place for new flats is Croydon town centre, central London and brownfield sites.
So the young in the country can’t get on the property ladder, have fewer job opportunities and may be expected to work till 71.
Do you see why a whole generation feels let down. Then a boomer will say “you’ve never had it so good” - please!
Where has the ambition gone? Now campaigning for chip shops and Chelsea buns.
How about making Britain
#1
in semiconductors chips production & Chelsea style housing across the country. We can’t compete with India or China with this thinking.
🎥 “I am desperate for a Chelsea Bun” 👩🍳
Says Eryl, who has lived here since 1978, but hasn’t seen a Chelsea Bun for 6 months!
She’s the Chairwoman of the World’s End Residents 🏡 Association, the largest in the constituency & is backing my campaign!
Edna, who is 91 years old (very hard to tell, I know), has lived in Woodford all her life. She recalls being canvassed by Sir Winston Churchill, MP for Woodford, while holding her baby. “I was too scared to say hello to him but it’s a day I can’t forget,” she recalls.
The London Cabbies are always there on Remembrance day, taking the veterans for free. Those who fought for us back in the WW.
Today, they are here for the NHS Staff- those fighting another war! ❤️💙
The wilful ignorance shown by the Chinese Ambassador, when presented with facts and truth he decides to look away- as liars do. Not even acknowledging the wrongdoings done to the Uyghurs of Xin Jiang.
#marr
This is Noor Inayat Khan, a Muslim woman who bravely fought & died for Britain in World War 2. As International Women's Day approaches, we remember her heroic efforts.
Noor's courage surpasses that of Laurence by 100x. Alongside Noor, 3.5 Muslims defended Britain & our freedom.
Extremely saddened at the news of James Brokenshire’s tragic and early passing.
James attended the Iftar with Grenfell families and victims and stayed right till the end. His kindness, humility and compassion will remain in many hearts. Thoughts are with James’ family and wife.
What an article by
@TomTugendhat
on how China uses debt instead of gunboats to influence countries into their own imperial order. Barbados being a recent example. One of those articles you can come back to read again. Highly recommended!
via
@MailOnline
Cancelling my bank account with
@HSBC_UK
today. You can’t stand up and recognise the rights of the people of Hong Kong- we can not trust you with our private information.
Katie, while I appreciate you highlighting the issue many face at the election campaigns. This should not be made to look like entire the British Muslim community thinks like him. My very belief is the reason for being composed. This fuels hate and that's not what I stand for
Despite my very best efforts, it was not enough. We increased votes for Conservatives by 75%. I am grateful to Maureen (2nd pic),
@RedbridgeBlue
@AkramMwanga
for their support. It’s not a good bye but see you later- maybe.
To any MP taking a pic of their letter:
If you have an IPhone, you can go onto “notes” then click on “camera” icon and select “scan document”, it does the same trick as a printer/scanner. My pleasure.
Poisoning your opponent was shameful enough, Putin now decides to arrest Alexei Navalny at airport arrival. The only opponent who stood up to his tyranny. Tells you all you need to know.
I do hope
@TomTugendhat
is re-elected as the chair of Foreign Affairs Select Committee. I’ve seen him at the committee hearings and read some of the 40 reports produced, all very detailed and professional!
Busy evening at Euston Station but proud to be supporting
@PoppyLegion
on
#LondonPoppyDay
. The staff, volunteers and members do an incredible work supporting our veterans and members armed forces. We owe them a lot.
To everyone who is standing as a candidate I genuinely wish you all the best for tomorrow. I have so many high hopes for some amazing talented and smart people I’ve come across recently.
Congrats to my Loxford Labour opponent, Sahdia Warraich. I am disappointed but she is a good person. There are now 3 female Cllr’s in Loxford- only ward in the whole of Redbridge to so. I hope this inspires generations of female leaders to come. All the best to her!
Extremely worrying news with Iran now firing missiles at US bases in Iraq. Thoughts are with the brave men and women in uniform as well as their families- must be extremely worried!
As I got older, I realised the sacrifices my dad had made. Working 3 jobs and often till late to support the family; yet always making time for us and so we don’t miss school. He may not have gone to school but the lesson he taught aren’t found in class rooms. Happy Father’s Day.
Parents flew to Pakistan today and as I’m tracking their flight, it currently shows one of the few flights over the Iranian Air Space. All I want is safe landing of their flight. 🙏
Just been given iftar by a very kind auntie at the doorstep who asked if I was fasting and then packed up all of this food. Grateful to the Almighty 🙌🏽
Good luck to all the candidates standing in the elections tomorrow. At a time when politics is marred by so much, many have worked hard to earn trust and give hope to those that didn’t see any.
Whatever the outcome, I hope you can all be proud of yourselves. It’s no easy feat!
On 18th Nov I was offered a dream job in financial technology as an analyst. After months of looking around, this meant everything. Yesterday they gave me a start date of 4th Jan only to withdraw it today. Playing with people’s hopes & dreams isn’t it 2020. Feels crap can’t lie.
Let’s not ignore the fact
@nadhimzahawi
is doing a brilliant job as the Minister for vaccine deployment. He’s up at 6am on GMB and later in night on News Night, all the while delivering this mega operation ever so smoothly! 👏
*touch wood*
My neighbour opposite are from Afghanistan, whenever they cook something be it Kabuli Pulao or Bolani we also get a portion.
Some of the most kindest people on earth. It’s their nature and anyone would be lucky to have an Afghan family living next to them.
Today, as a community, we stand shoulder to shoulder to mourn the tragic loss of Zara Aleena. Just a short walk from the station to her home, she lost her life at the hands of a man. This must end. My thoughts will forever be with Zara’s loved ones.
Rest in peace Zara 🕊 🌸
Parents flew to Pakistan today and as I’m tracking their flight, it currently shows one of the few flights over the Iranian Air Space. All I want is safe landing of their flight. 🙏
Grew up in a family of farmers. We woke up at the crack of the dawn and got going till late. British farmers are the backbone of our economy.
#BackBritishFarmingDay
Kabul 💔- no amount of thoughts and prayers seem enough for what the people there are going through right now.
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ,
Went to see the wonderful Jean in Bridge Ward today. She turned 88 last month (can’t tell I know!) Her humour and wit never fails to make you laugh. Happy New Year from us.
It goes without saying, but
@TomTugendhat
is one of the kindest and most helpful MPs remaining. 'Sir' Alan Duncan wouldn't reply to your emails unless they were addressed with 'Rt Hon.' That tells you all.
NEW
This is the moment Sir Alan Duncan called for Tom Tugendhat to be sacked as Security Minister
He says it is time to “flush out those extremists in our own politics, some of whom are at the very top of government”
@LBC
@NickFerrariLBC
@bass4themasses
@MahyarTousi
Stepney
Bow
Commercial road
Brick lane
Green lanes
Plumstead
There’s just a few
Some might be cultural tourists spots but all are somewhere you wouldn’t want to be at 2am
Some close friends walking away from me because I have different political views is now sinking-in slowly as I had known them for over 10 years. However, my former teacher for whom I made a petition at 16 to keep his job (and he did) is a lot more different.
The astonishing thing with this blocked development is that it’s not even a high rise. It actually adds to the character of the area. What an absurd thing to be pleased about having blocked.
A year since James passed away. He came to Grenfell iftar where, like other politicians, he was due to stay for 1 hour. James ended up staying till the end, speaking to communities affected. So down to earth and approachable. He showed what kindness in politics can be like.
At the Ilford War Memorial Gardens today to honour and remember those who fought and sacrificed for us. The brave Sikhs who refused to hide in the trenches and fight head on, the 400,000 Muslims and all those brave men and women. We will remember them. 🌹
@AndrewRosindell
This is incredibly frustrating to see. Regardless of the views, one should absolutely unconditionally respect the country that has seen young men sacrifice their lives for our freedom today!
Fundraiser for Pakistan flood victims held at Redbridge Town Hall tonight. The community really came together to support the efforts of
@IslamicReliefUK
@almustafawti
.
Great work in organising this
@RedbridgeLive
and
@Jas_Athwal
in driving this through.
My thoughts tonight are with the PM
@BorisJohnson
and Carrie. I can’t begin to imagine how hard it must have been for her.
The nation is with you Boris- keep fighting!
Thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of Sarah Everard. It’s been week now of her gone missing without contact and I genuinely hope she is found safe and sound.
Do check up on your loved ones, never know when your last words with them may be.