It is possible that next week, the
@LibDems
will beat two tired, complacent parties. If we do, it’ll say a lot about where our politics is heading. No longer left/right, but ugly nationalism vs openness, tolerance, liberalism. 🔶 This is OUR moment!! 🔶
Thousands outside the Hofburg Palace singing Europe’s anthem ‘Ode to Joy’. All I can think whilst listening is, why are we choosing to leave behind this shared history and culture? We are part of this family. It’s just so sad. 😔🇪🇺
🥀 Only
@UKLabour
could put together a 100+ page report into fixing the ‘constitution’ and ignore the thing that makes British politics so unfair - our broken electoral system.
🔶 The radical change we need is Proportional Representation. Something
@LibDems
have long called for.
Earlier today I met
@BarbaraWant
, a local Brent resident and
@snb19692
activist. After speaking to a Labour campaigner she wanted to get this message online. Until that party gets off the fence and starts opposing Brexit, Remainers must not support them. They are complicit.
On his last day as
@LibDems
leader I want to thank
@vincecable
for his service to our party & to furthering our liberal values. His steady leadership in uncertain times means our party can make a historic breakthrough at the next election. We are back! 🔶
I am overwhelmed by the number of lovely messages of congratulations I have received since last night. Firstly, I want to thank the residents of Alperton for their support, it is an honour to be your local Councillor. I will not let you down - I am going to work so hard for you.
Following hugely concerning reports of worsening pollution levels in the River Brent,
@BrentLD
and
@EalingLD
Councillors have written to
@thameswater
.
We believe they are breaching their duties as per the Environmental Protection Act, 1990.
The
@EnvAgencySE
must now intervene.
A personal thanks to
#Brent
residents, all 16,141, who voted
@LibDems
🔶 We are the clear challengers here. More widely we are now the first, yes the NUMBER ONE 🥇 party in London! Our city voted to
#StopBrexit
and to reject the politics of division. This is just the start!! 💪🏽
It feels like the
@LibDems
🔶 are heading for an AMAZING result in Brent. 3 years ago our community voted overwhelmingly to reject
#Brexit
& I believe residents used the
#EPElections2019
to send a clear message that we wish to
#StopBrexit
. Thank you for your help & support!! 💪🏽
This cross over is HUGE, because there are now TWO clear reasons to vote
@LibDems
next week. 1. to
#StopBrexit
& 2. to
#StopFarage
. Let’s show Europe & the world that the UK rejects right-wing populism because we are tolerant, internationalist & liberal!
Really pleased to have been selected as the Brent & Harrow candidate for 2020! Thank you to everyone who voted for me. This election is a huge opportunity for
@LibDems
. Excited to get to work with our inspiring Mayoral candidate
@SiobhanBenita
& the
@LondonLibDems
team! 🔶💪🏽
As polls close, I just wanted to once again thank everyone in Alperton for the warm reception you’ve given me and my team. I so appreciate the support. I’m also so grateful to my wonderful
@LibDems
family for everything. Whatever the result - I am proud.
#Anton4Alperton
📣 This is a direct appeal to young people across the UK now that we know
#ge2019
will be on 12th December. REGISTER to VOTE now! 🗳 We have the power to change the direction our country is heading in. CLICK HERE ➡️
.
@SadiqKhan
@TfL
Why are buses in London promoting holidays to ‘Northern Cyprus’, an illegal state recognised by no country but Turkey? Yesterday marked 45 years since the illegal invasion of the Republic of Cyprus. This is a disgrace & should not be happening.
@UKCypriotFed
I will be the
@LibDems
candidate for the Alperton by-election on 23/01. I was born in Brent & have lived here my whole life. I care deeply about our area & will fight hard for residents. It’s time to end Labour’s neglect & elect a councillor that will put you 1st.
#Anton4Alperton
My sister is epileptic. To control her condition she must take 6 tablets a day. Our local pharmacy is already struggling to get hold of the medication she needs. It’ll only get worse. This is scandalous.
#Brexit
Got my hands on the special edition
@LibDems
EU manifesto, which has had lots of attention! The message inside is very serious...
#Brexit
will do untold damage & limit life opportunities for my generation. Let’s stop it, then address the clear desire for radical change in society.
🔶 Had a lovely time in York with
@LibDems
friends old and new.
📷 Here’s a candid picture of me looking into the distance as I ignore all the online trolls who spent the weekend attacking me for wanting to see genuinely affordable homes built in my area.
Just keep smiling… 😚
Straight from Westminster to delivering
#StopBrexit
🇪🇺 leaflets in Brent. If the
@LibDems
surge is going to become a reality, the only poll that matters is the one on Thursday 23rd May!! We’ve got to work flat out until then - our country’s future really does depend on it!! 🔶💪🏽
Not only is it polling day, it’s also
@LuisaPorritt
’s birthday!! London - let’s give her the BEST present ever by electing her as one of our MEPs. Vote
@LibDems
TODAY to
#StopBrexit
AND to
#electLuisa
, who will be an amazing representative for our city. Happy Birthday Luisa! 🎂
🗳 Thank you to the 14,783
#Brent
and
#Harrow
residents who voted for me in the London Assembly Elections.
I was proud to represent the
@LibDems
in my home seat.
I’ll continue working hard for residents in
#Alperton
as their local Councillor and holding Labour to account! 💪🏽
Stunned to receive this from
@Brent_Council
Leader
@MAsgharButt2
.
3 weeks ago I wrote to express concerns about the proposed hike in Council Tax.
Rather than addressing the issue, once again, he’s resorted to personal attacks and intimidation tactics that disgrace the Council.
Heading back to London after campaigning in Brecon with
@LibDems
from across the country to get
@DoddsJane
elected. Fingers crossed for tonight! I’m so proud of my party, at a time when our country & politics feel divided, we offer hope. Let’s keep fighting for a better Britain.
Why do
@ITV
allow the promotion and advertisement of an illegal, unrecognised state on their channel? This is an insult to Cypriots on both sides of the divide who had their lives forever changed following Turkey’s 1974 invasion and occupation since…
@UKCypriotFed
I have been the victim of stalking.
This is difficult to share but am doing so to empower other victims and shine a light on serious safety concerns I have for those in public roles, like mine.
More should be done to protect people from this awful crime.
Super proud of my inspiring friend
@LuisaPorritt
. What a brilliant debate performance! It’s clear she’s the challenger who has the vision our city needs.
This picture was taken the day after Luisa became an MEP. You know when
@LibDems
topped the poll in London not so long ago...
Happy
#EuropeDay2022
! 🇪🇺
Brexit remains one of the biggest mistakes a country has ever made.
I look forward to the day that the UK will will be back where she belongs - in the heart of Europe ❤️
🥳 A huge THANK YOU to
@LibDems
members who voted me onto the Federal Council.
I’m SO proud to have been elected in the first round and am looking forward to working with new colleagues.
I promise to be a strong voice for our members and supporters. Onwards!
Bumped into
@snb19692
earlier today in Westminster. His new placards are really powerful & aim to highlight the real impact of
#Brexit
:
- Peace in Ireland at risk 😢
- Medicine & food shortages 😡
- More economic uncertainty 😣
We’ve had enough. It’s time to
#StopBrexit
📣🇪🇺
Our support has DOUBLED! Tories are THIRD. Labour is TANKING.
A realignment in British politics is underway, with the establishment parties both on the slide, only the
@LibDems
can make the positive case against ugly nationalism & FOR liberal, tolerant, internationalist values!
Genuinely (I’m not just saying this) the BEST canvassing session I’ve ever experienced in Brent... & in my home ward of
#DuddenHill
😆! The
@LibDems
🔶 have momentum - we’ve got to do everything possible to get out our vote for Thursday. If we do we are in for an AMAZING result!
I am really proud of my sister for sharing her story. It’s about time more people are made aware of the devastating impact
#Brexit
will have on people with long term illnesses. Maybe then calls for a rethink will grow even more.
I CANT EXPRESS HOW AMAZING THIS FEELS!! 😆 We’ve always known London is a liberal city, now it is a
@LibDems
city too!! 🔶 We’ve come FIRST 🥇 in the capital, because Londoners want to
#StopBrexit
& crave fresh, new thinking. We offer that. This is our moment!
Really humbling to accept the
@LibDems
Dadabhai Naoroji award on behalf of the
@BrentLD
’s in recognition of our victory in
#Alperton
earlier in the year and our efforts to reach out to diverse communities in our borough. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! 🏆🎉
🥀 This morning
@Keir_Starmer
has again reminded me why I will never support
@UKLabour
.
His party is willing to take part in a race to the bottom on immigration.
Our country was built by those who have come here and made the UK home.
🔶
@LibDems
will ALWAYS support migrants.
Today marks 3 years since the referendum, but we are still in the EU! That’s down to
@LibDems
across the UK. We now need a leader who will continue to lead the
#StopBrexit
movement & then offer a radical vision. For me that leader is
@EdwardJDavey
. I’m voting
#EdForLeader
! 🔶💪🏽
‼️ Why I make no apologies for campaigning AGAINST more Shared Ownership and leasehold flats.
Owners become cash machines for freeholders, Housing Associations, managing agents, insurers, contractors, you name it!
A mass shift to Commonhold is needed.
The
@BrentLD
’s are heading out for our final canvass in Queen’s Park before polling day... TOMORROW!! Our message in this election is clear. Vote
@LibDems
🔶 to
#StopBrexit
, and once we do we can tackle the big issues our country has been ignoring for over 3 years.
#VoteLibDem
🗳 I’m proud to be re-standing on 5th May.
It has been an honour to be the
@LibDems
Councillor for
#Alperton
. I’ve worked hard to end Labour neglect and give people the representation they deserve.
Now it’s time to also get my wonderful colleagues Sandria and Hannah elected!
On the eve of polling day I’m here in Alperton with three fierce women, who have always been there for me. My mum Maria, Mariam and Nancy. The response has been so positive and I’m so proud of the campaign we’ve run. Tomorrow we can end Labour neglect here. Vote
#Anton4Alperton
.
So pleased to see
@ChukaUmunna
join the
@LibDems
. Our party stands ready to beat the populist right. We will continue to fight for our place in Europe, put climate change front and centre & fix our broken political & economic systems!
New poll shows
@LibDems
🔶 as the favourite party for
#REMAIN
voters & in FIRST PLACE 🥇 in London!! Voters are turning to us because they are fed up of this shambolic
#Brexit
. Use your vote 🗳 in 5 DAYS 🗓 to send a clear message. Britain deserves better.
Despite being ill 🤒 the doctor managed to cheer me up by telling me she voted
@LibDems
for the 1st time in May & will again to
#StopBrexit
. We had a brief chat about Boris...she’s not a fan 🙃!! Our country deserves so much better. We must keep fighting this, because we can win.
Overwhelmed by the response to yesterday’s tweet. Appreciate the kindness.
Today I’ve written to
@Brent_Council
Chief Executive asking her to look into
@MAsgharButt2
’s conduct following his letter to me.
I will not be intimidated.
#Alperton
residents elected me to do a job.
🏠 We need to have a frank conversation about the term ‘affordable housing’ and the perils of Shared Ownership.
Rather than building more unaffordable, SO units, what Brent desperately needs are genuinely affordable family homes for Council tenants.
My latest
@bktimes
column 👇🏽
Good news! 🥳🎉
Over 2 years since I was elected, I’ve finally got a key to my office at the Civic Centre. Before today, I was unable to leave anything private in here as the door was always unlocked and open.
Will hopefully need a bigger space after 5th May… 😉🔶
It’d be extraordinary if the Tories forced the PM out A DAY before a national election. Confirms what I’ve always thought, they’re entitled, believe they have a right to rule & ALWAYS put party before country. We mustn’t forget we are only in this
#Brexit
mess because of them.
A year ago I was elected as the
@LibDems
Councillor for
#Alperton
.
Getting to know many of you has been such a pleasure. We have achieved so much together... and there’s lots more to do!
#StaySafe
and see you very soon.
#Anton4Alperton
🔶
It is so important that we combat fake news and scaremongering about the
#CovidVaccine
.
So, my Nan who recently got her first jab, has written to
#Alperton
residents to encourage everyone to have it when they are called.
The vaccine is how we’ll beat the pandemic.
☀️ GOOD MORNING from sunny
#TivertonandHoniton
, where I’ve been helping
@RichardFoordLD
.
I’m here because all
@LibDems
love a good by-election but mainly because we must DEFEAT this law-breaking, out-of-touch, heartless Tory government.
Our country deserves better than them!
So good to welcome former
@LibDems
leader
@vincecable
to Alperton today. Once a councillor Vince understands how important good local representatives are, particularly in communities that have been left behind. This area needs a hard working councillor again.
#Anton4Alperton
I worked for
@normanlamb
for a while & all I can say is this man is one of the most decent, caring people in public life. Parliament will be a much poorer place without him. But in true Norman style he isn’t giving up the fight for equality. Total legend.
With
@LuisaPorritt
in Belsize & just spotted a fab coloured camper van! Guess they’ll be voting
@LibDems
🔶 on Thursday AND a few seconds later a young man stopped us in the street to say “I love the Lib Dems!” The
#LibDemSurge
is REAL - we have 4 DAYS to get an amazing result!
Really excited to be welcoming the leader of the
@LibDems
,
@EdwardJDavey
to Alperton later today to help with my by election campaign. Also looking forward to seeing lots of
@LondonLibDems
friends! It’s time to end Labour neglect here.
#Anton4Alperton
Amazing to welcome
@LibDems
leader
@EdwardJDavey
to Alperton today to launch my campaign to be the next councillor for this area. It’s time to end Labour neglect in Brent. Alperton needs a councillor who will work hard for our community and deliver for residents.
#Anton4Alperton
GOOD-MORNING ALPERTON! Today is your chance to end Labour neglect and to clean up the area. I am so grateful for the warm, friendly reception you’ve given me and my team. If elected today, I will work so hard for you, it’s time you had good representation again.
#Anton4Alperton
Three years ago today, I was elected as the
@LibDems
Councillor for
#Alperton
.
I’ve worked to give our community the type of representation it deserves and have stood up for residents at every opportunity.
I am SO grateful to be in this role and will continue to give it my all.
Another poll showing the
@LibDems
are SURGING!! 🔶🔶
We are, without a doubt, the largest and strongest
#REMAIN
party in the UK! 🇬🇧 🇪🇺
We have just over a week to make these projections a reality. Please deliver leaflets, knock on doors, makes calls. This is OUR moment!! ✊🏽
It hasn’t been a particularly pleasant couple of days, so I’m glad to see the weekend. However, I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who’s been so kind and offered words of support & encouragement.
I’m determined to keep speaking truth to power and smiling too!
#StaySafe
This is a historic moment in our politics. Everything is to play for and the
@LibDems
can make a breakthrough. To do this we need a leader who offers a radical, liberal vision for our party and country. For me, that’s
@EdwardJDavey
. Vote
#EdForLeader
! 🔶
I’ve spoken out against the Leader’s behaviour as he doesn’t have the right to treat anybody like this.
My job, in the face of these ugly tactics, is to continue to work hard for
#Alperton
residents.
Really appreciate the kindness of many in recent days.
Another busy day in
#Alperton
speaking to residents with just TWO days to go until the big day.
It’s humbling to see
@LibDems
super-boards going up all over the ward, I just had to get a selfie with Mum.
On Thursday vote for the hardest working team in our area. VOTE
@BrentLD
!
So proud to see that
@LuisaPorritt
has been elected as the new Deputy Leader of the
@LibDems
in the European Parliament. This means we now have an all-woman leadership team in Europe. Who run the world... GIRLS!! 👠 💯
Hello
#Alperton
!
Tomorrow is the big day. The day YOU decide who will represent you on
@Brent_Council
for the next four years.
Being your Councillor since 2020 has been the honour of my life.
Use your THREE votes for the
@LibDems
team. We will always work hard for YOU! 🗳
At yesterday’s
@Brent_Council
Extraordinary Meeting
@MAsgharButt2
dubbed me the ‘lonesome
@LibDems
wonder’ and all I could do was smile 😁
However finding the personal attacks quite tiresome 💤
I do wonder when his administration will actually start listening to residents...
I’ve sent this letter, along with many
@LibDems
, to
@GavinWilliamson
. We want to:
🔸 ensure young refugees, ESL students & vulnerable groups receive equal support
🔸 get computer equipment to them
Everyone deserves access to the tools to enable them to achieve their potential.
Come rain or shine I’ll be in Alperton speaking to residents about why I want to be their councillor. I am working hard everyday, just as I will if I am elected on 23rd January. This community deserves nothing less. It’s time to end the neglect.
#Anton4Alperton
My first function as a newly elected councillor is a visit to St. Panteleimon Church and my old Greek school. Always lovely to see Father
@AnastasiosDS
, who has given me so much support over the years. Also nice to see familiar faces from the Greek and Cypriot community in Brent.
It was a huge privilege to be asked to speak at the
#EndOurCladdingScandal
rally outside City Hall earlier today.
I am so in awe of this group of campaigners and wanted to recommit my support and the support of my party, the
@LibDems
, to their fight.
(1/3) 👇🏽
On
#WorldRefugeeDay
I am standing in solidarity with refugees across the world, like my own family who fled Cyprus in 1974.
@LibDems
will continue to fight for the rights and freedoms of those fleeing persecution and repression.
THANK YOU
#Alperton
!
Being your
@LibDems
Councillor for the past two and a half years has been the honour of my life.
I am grateful you gave me the opportunity to serve you. Whatever happens tonight I’ll always do what I can to support our community.
On 6th May I’m asking for your support so I can continue standing up for our community.
Vote
@LibDems
on all three ballots to Take London Forward. Our focus - the jobs, homes, clean air we need.
Help me reach more people by donating to my fighting fund:
Grateful to the 2,108 residents who voted to re-elect me in
#Alperton
on Thursday. I will continue to work hard for you.
I’ll be joined on the Council by Cllr Matin and Sudbury’s Cllr Lorber. So wish we had got Sandria over the line too…
The
@LibDems
are back in
#Brent
! 🔶
My family are refugees. They fled Cyprus in 1974.
Their story isn’t unique. Many in
#Brent
will have a similar one.
That is why I’m proud
@LibDems
are leading the charge against the Tory government’s racist, un-British ‘Illegal Migration Bill’.
🗞️ My latest
@bktimes
column 👇🏽
Whilst out delivering my latest leaflet to residents, I stumbled across this dumping ground close to Heather Park. The Labour Party are neglecting this place - Alperton and Brent deserve so much better. If elected, it will be my priority to stop this happening.
#Anton4Alperton
I’ve written to
@EdwardJDavey
to ask him to halt
@LibDems
doorstep campaigning during national lockdown.
Despite clear guidance the Lib Dems are continuing to break the rules - putting lives at risk in an attempt to win votes.
In recent days there has been renewed focus on the failings of Housing Associations.
Tonight at
@Brent_Council
, we unanimously passed our
@BrentLD
motion seeking to hold them to account and demand better for tenants.
We must not tolerate the continued neglect of local people.
🗳 On 6th May, I’m encouraging you to use all three votes for the
@LibDems
! 🔶
We have a bold vision to Take London Forward. Our priorities - jobs, homes, clean air.
London needs liberal voices at City Hall holding decision makers to account and standing up for our community.