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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

#IPromiseProbity in everything I do and in the way the Council works.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

2 years

The £ is dropping heavily against every major currency today. The huge fall against the $ will force up oil, gas and electric costs still further as they are all traded in $$.

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Popped down to Penny Lane to get pictures on the graffiti to find the community already hard at work cleaning the signs. Real anger here. THERE IS NO CONNECTION BETWEEN PENNY LANE AND JAMES PENNEY THE SLAVE TRADER

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2 years

Tiverton crawling with @LibDems today. I’ve seen 4 other teams with people from all over the country coming in to help @RichardFoordLD Not a Tory in sight.

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1 year

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has said there should be a general election following the resignation of Boris Johnson as an MP. Speaking to the Today programme, he said: I think there should be a general election. I think the chaos and division in the Conservative party, 1/2

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

5 years

Our reminder to Corbyn that he’s coming to a Remain City where we don’t like his Lexit any more than Johnson’s Brexit.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

My nomination papers are in and I’m now the official Liberal Democrat Candidate for the Mayoralty of Liverpool

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@cllrkemp

5 years

I am pleased to announce that Luciana Berger MP has applied to join the Liberal Democrats. Her request has been granted by the Parliamentary Party and will be discussed and endorsed at a Liverpool Lib Dem meeting tonight 1/2

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

5 years

Just in case anyone is interested I held my Church Ward with 60.3% of the vote @liverlibdems

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@cllrkemp

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2/2 The fact that they’re so out of touch on the cost of living, on the NHS, means we’ve got to put the country out of its misery with these Conservatives.

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@cllrkemp

1 year

Incredibly when m granddaughter had an anaphylactic shock tonight the paramedics arrived in an ambulance within 5 minutes and she was on her way to Alder Hey in another five minutes. That's why I back the NHS

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@cllrkemp

3 years

Liverpool Lib Dems have our best night since 2010 as our group goes up to 12 in 6 wards all with sizeable majorities. A great night as neither Greens or Liberals make an impact with gains.

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@cllrkemp

4 years

@Johnrashton47 John,I have just seen that you have been reported to your professional body for your Coronavirus work.From both my local and national positions you will get all the support that I can give. The people of Liverpool will also back you. Keep speaking truth to power.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

2 years

⁦ @LibDems ⁩ are setting our sights high for 2022😂👏👏👍

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@cllrkemp

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For the first time in the 57 years that I have been a political activist the Lib Dems have taken more seats and more councils than the Conservative Party.

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@cllrkemp

2 years

First impression of ⁦ @Everton ⁩ stadium? Wow!!

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@cllrkemp

2 years

That’s the sort of note I like to see in a door!! Votes for ⁦ @RichardFoordLD ⁩ in Newport Street, tiverton

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@cllrkemp

2 years

An exciting afternoon for me as I am getting shown round the emerging @Everton stadium at Bramley Moore Dock.

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@cllrkemp

1 year

@TownCloseEmma @MirrorPolitics @guardian Isn't this leaflet an election offence by conveying false information about an election?

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@cllrkemp

1 year

Some people don’t care how much they damage the environment as long as they can park their car within inches of their door. Our traffic team will be dealing with the drivers who caused this mess in Mapledale Road.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

5 years

Liberal Democrats will extend a hand of friendship to Luciana Berger in her new role and offer to work with her on matters of mutual interest on behalf of the people we jointly represent.

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@cllrkemp

5 years

I’m delighted to report that after stirring speeches by ⁦ @LordStorey ⁩ and ⁦ @lucianaberger ⁩. I have been endorsed by the ⁦ @LiverLibDems ⁩ as the Parliamentary Candidate for Liverpool Wavertree.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Prof Matt Ashton receives a gold medal for his work and that of his team during the Pandemic ⁦ @DPH_MAshton ⁩

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

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Today marks the end of my 41st year as a member of Liverpool City Council. I was first elected on 1st May 1975 and served for 9 years. I had 8 years off and have been back on continuously from 1992. I'm now preparing for my biggest challenge. Being Lord Mayor from 15th May.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

5 years

Erica and I have just our first meeting about working together with our new Liberal Democrat MP for Liverpool Wavertree @lucianaberger

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@cllrkemp

1 year

It's great that the Coronation concert is taking place in a newly gained Lib Dem Ward in Windsor and the Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in a newly gained Lib Dem ward in Liverpool.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

2 years

Had to tell the cheese man that they’ll need to rethink the name and substance of this!!

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

Just back from my count. I am now the only councillor for the world famous PENNY LANE elected with 55.3% of the vote. @liverlibdems currently 2 up on 9 in Liverpool with half the wards counted. Here with Cllrs Brown and Kelly and our fab agents Erica and Barbara

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@cllrkemp

1 year

@nannycrin Absolutely correct. The EU are only applying the rules to us that WE insisted that they apply to others when we were EU members. What did these people expect?

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Tonight I will complete my 38th year as a member of Liverpool Council. Whatever the result tomorrow it will be a privilege to continue to serve the people of our great City. Thanks for all your support over so many years.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

New poll shows surge in Brits wanting to REVERSE Brexit

New poll shows surge in Brits wanting to REVERSE Brexit

Brexit's still going well, then? Support for the United Kingdom rejoining the EU has now reached a significant milestone.

www.thelondoneconomic.com

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Michael Gove being shredded by Nick Robinson in @BBCr4today Desperately trying to justify £7 billion of increased bureaucracy for exporting. Useless on Erasmus as well.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

If we come out if Tier 3 today, which we should, it will be because of leadership from the council, support from the Government and a huge effort from most of the people of Liverpool.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

I signed the declaration and became Deputy Lord Mayor of Liverpool yesterday. Very proud to be joined by former Lord Mayor Ald. Erica Kemp!!

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

6 years

I am ridiculously over excited at the news that Erica and I have a granddaughter Mhairi Emma born fit and healthy last night. The world is good for us today🍾🍾❤️❤️

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

5 years

Labour vote down in all 4 council elections declared from yesterday. Lib Dem vote up in all of them and we gained a seat in Somerset.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Proud to have been re-elected as @LiverLibDems Group Leader on Liverpool Council. It’s my 10th year as Leader and 39th as a Councillor.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

5 years

Tonight I complete my 36th year as a Liverpool City Councillor. Tomorrow I am asking the voters of Church Ward to make it 4 more years to take it up to 40 years of service to the people of Liverpool as a Councillor.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

@latelateshow @JKCorden Absolutely great way to sing out the loathsome Trump. I join with democrats all over the world in sending best wishes to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris as they begin their task of rebuilding their Country. As they say over there, God Bless America.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

I am delighted that @CarlCashman n has been elected as my successor as Lib Dem Leader in Liverpool. Cllr Storey and I have pledged our support for this fine young and new Leader.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

4 years

@LfcBecky You can put up an economic reasons for not feeding hungry kids. What you cannot find is a moral reason for not feeding them. This is becoming the England of Dickens, acute poverty and the workhouse.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

9 months

@toryboypierce What about Tory Northamptonshire, Thurrock and Woking who have also gone bankrupt. All having to sell off assets cheap and needing Government bail outs.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

5 years

Just turned on computer to find that 55 people have joined @LiverLibDems since Friday morning. WOOOWWWEEE. Now off for a drink with our new MP Luciana Berger

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Richard Clein becomes the new Cllr gaining 2448 votes a great 2nd gain in Cressington Ward.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Born in Canada to parents from China and Romania, she grew up in the UK from the age of two with British backing to play sport. That's the British tennis champion we are cheering on. Who still says immigration is a bad thing!?

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

First Lib Dem gain in Liverpool as we take the 3rd seat in Childwall. Greens fail to take target seat if Greenbank

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

Keir Starmer's fury over ID blunder that could leave 2million Brits unable to vote Labour could have blocked this in the House of Lords but Labour Peers abstained. Absolute Labour hypocrisy.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

15 days

The final gain in the 2024 local elections is a Lib Dem gain from Labour in Salford. That doubles the size of our Group there. Well done!!

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

I’m standing down as Lib Dem Leader in Liverpool. Here’s why.

In January I turned seventy and, having discussed things fully with my wife Erica, I decided that now would be the right time for me to stand down as Leader of the Liverpool Liberal Democrats. I to…

richardkemp.wordpress.com

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

5 years

Listening to the discussions about the shenanigans inside the Labour Party reminds me so much of Miitant in Liverpool in the 80s. All purges and purity while the people suffered. You have been warned.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

5 years

Independent Pro Remain organisation has crunched the numbers and concluded that Remainers would maximise their effect by voting Lib Dem in all English Regions

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

6 years

I would strongly advise people to delete the UBER app from their phones and I-pads. This behaviour from UBER is wholly unsatisfactory.

ITV News

@itvnews

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Uber 'may have broken UK law' when it hushed up a major hack affecting 57 million customers and drivers worldwide

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

11 months

A good afternoon and evening delivering in Frome for the Somerset & Frome by-election.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

4 years

Where is the Merseyside Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy? Of all the politicians in Liverpool she should have been the most visible in the unrest of the past 48 hours. We should abolish this ludicrous and meaningless position.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

On Sunday I asked the City Solicitor to confirm that we would not be paying Joe Anderson’s legal bills in what is a criminal case. I sent a reminder this morning but have had no reply.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

Two-thirds of Britons now support future referendum on rejoining the EU after Brexit Now is the time for @UKLabour and the @LibDems to be bold and principled and argued the case for the single market and then the EU

Two-thirds of Britons now support future referendum on rejoining the EU after Brexit

Exclusive: Results suggest Leave voters disillusioned with the ‘taking back of control they were promised’

www.independent.co.uk

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Liverpool Council veteran Richard Kemp's big moment has arrived

Liberal Democrat leader is hoping to take advantage of Labour's many problems in the race to be Mayor of Liverpool

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

2 years

The flag of Ukraine flying over Liverpool Town Hall tonight. Today all Scousers are Ukrainian

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Buy local please. In Liverpool all our shops will be open again this week. Erica and I have worked out that we can get all our presents except toys and all our Christmas food and drinks from shops in Liverpool 15 & 18. Buy local and save your local shopping area.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Really saddened to hear of the death of our former Leader in the Lords Rt Hon Shirley Williams. She was a source of inspiration for me over many years since I was her aide at the Cosby by-election.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

4 years

8weeks ago SAGE suggested a two week lockdown. It was supported 4 weeks ago by Ed Davey and two weeks ago by Kier Starmer. Now it looks as if there will need to be a 4 week lockdown. Tory dithering is costing lives and jobs.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

@ProfDaveAndress As the ghost of Christmas Present so wisely observes, "before you talk of reducing the surplus population you should know who the surplus population is". In the end even Scrooge grew to love Tiny Tim but I doubt that the Tories are so thoughtful.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Wearing a mask on the bus today is not an attack on my civil liberties but my way of showing how I care for the people around me.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

6 years

First Liverpool Lib Dem gain from Labour with 1250 majority Liz Makinson takes Church Ward

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

5 years

22 years ago today I made Erica the happiest woman in the World when we got married. That euphoric state lasted about 12 hours😱 Since then she has put up with me and I'm very grateful she has. Thanks Erica I'd be lost without you.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

5 years

I’ve just been re-elected as Liverpool Lib Dem Group Leader with Cllr Andrew Makinson as Deputy and Cllr Kelly as Whip.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

4 years

Yesterday was a bit like first day if the sales at the corona testing centres and staff had to work out some teething problems. Today with 14 centres open it will be easier. Please go and be tested.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

I have asked the council to act swiftly to ensure that small and safe EU flags can be handed out in the @ACCLiverpool and @theAlbertDock . We are a major European City hosting a major European event. The ban, especially from a council controlled company, is unacceptable.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

2 years

My wish for 2022 is that @LibDems and @UKLabour will be strong enough to promote an early return to first the Single Market and then in to full EU membership. Other worthy policies will fail without a strong partner and firm finances.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

6 years ago as Lord Mayor Erica officially opened St Paul’s Eye Hospital. Today she had a successful operation there. Thanks to everyone there

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

3 @LibDems gains from Tories yesterday out of 5 local council contests and a small increase in vote in the Chester Parliamentary by-election. Not a bad days work.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

4 years

Bad news for @LiverLibDems If 77 year old Joe Biden can became President of the USA just think what a sprightly 67 year old like me has left in him!?😅👋😃💪

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

2 years

A lady has just 3 postal votes in the post box near here in Tiverton, saw my badge and said, “that’s 3 for your bloke”! Now off delivering after completing my first 3 rounds!

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Rob McAlister-Bell with 2160 votes our 3rd Lib Dem Gain in Mosley Hill Ward

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

4 years

Under 35 and living in S Liverpool or know someone who is? Please be aware of the increase in Covid-19 infection among that age group. Covid can spread into the wider community and cause long term health problems even if it does not kill.

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@cllrkemp

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Just in case you missed it Reform had just 2 councillors elected on Thursday. This is a net gain of 1 as they lost an existing seat. Yet the media keeps giving the abominable Tice large amounts of publicity.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

6 years

Liverpool's new expanded Liberal Democrat Group. 4 men and three women ranging from age 35 to 65.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Our ⁦ @LiverLibDems ⁩ Group of 12 in the break in proceedings at today’s Mayor Making.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

6 years

Third Lib Dem gain from Labour in Liverpool. Kris Brown takes Woolton with 800 majority.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Please note that I will be patrolling the lake in Calderstones Park from 1st January to make sure that our 🐠 are safe from foreigners😡🇬🇧

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

4 months

Sir Ed Davey is being treated unfairly over the Post Office Horizon scandal - Yorkshire Post Letters

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

Labour are saying that only they can beat the Tories in Liverpool. That's not a difficult job - there aren't any!! The last Tory was elected in Liverpool 27 years ago.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Liverpool Labour Party can't move a motion of 'No Confidence' in the Labour Party - that's my job!!!😂

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

The way @cllrsamgorst of the @LIndependents has been treated by @LiverpoolLabour is absolutely unacceptable. I approve of little that Sam says but to suggest that he has queue jumped to a new house is just totally untrue. Labour are getting desperate in Liverpool.

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Very saddened to hear of the death earlier today of Lord Tony Greaves who I’ve known for all my 54 years of Party membership. If there is an after life he won’t be resting but campaigning in it!

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Anyone any idea who this handsome chap is!? It’s in a cupboard at the Cunard😂

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Just had my first Oxford vaccine at the Valley Medical Centre. It will take 3 weeks to work in my body and will only become fully effective after the 2nd one in 12 weeks

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

The 18 Tory seats that are most at risk at the next general election due to the sewage scandal

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@cllrkemp

1 year

Just had a very brief text from a Penny Lane resident. "left Labour and joined you this morning"

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@cllrkemp

4 years

The canvassing team ready to go out door knocking with ⁦ @EdwardJDavey ⁩ in Mossley Hill before the rain came down!

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

Our three new councillors signed on this morning. I’ve never seen them so smart! I bet they’ll be scruffy again for the Group meeting tonight😂

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

3 years

There are now 3 members of the Liverpool Labour Group suspended. Mayor Anderson, Cllr Cummings and Cllr Gorst

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Richard Kemp CBE

@cllrkemp

1 year

Today is the last day of my first 40 years as a Councillor and my last as the representative for the current Church Ward which I have represented for 19 of them. I hope to start my latest challenge tomorrow if the residents of Penny Lane Ward do me the honour of electing me.

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@cllrkemp

3 years

@LiamThorpECHO This is wholly unacceptable. Foul mouthed language is always bad but when applied to someone who was a war hero and served our Country for so long it’s a disgrace. Labour should suspend her immediately.

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@cllrkemp

5 years

There has been a steady stream of people joining the Lib Dems today. The reminder of the liberal values of Paddy and the hypocrisy of Corbyn are a powerful combination. Join at

Liberal Democrats

Liberal Democrats: For a Fair Deal

www.libdems.org.uk

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@cllrkemp

3 years

Tired of corruption, waste and incompetence? Then vote for the Liverpool Lib Dem team today and make May 6th our Independence Day.

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@cllrkemp

4 years

This morning’s treat from Sefton Park for those who cannot get out. Stay safe and stay at home especially if you are shielded.

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@cllrkemp

4 years

Two of our PCSOs out on patrol in Sefton Park. They report few difficulties. You should be proud of them ⁦ @MerPolChiefCon ⁩ and all your staff who are doing a great job keeping us safe

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@cllrkemp

6 years

I am pleased to say as the Leader in Liverpool that all Lib Dem candidates are following Wiebke's lead and will support all EU citizens so that we can remain, "The World in One City". @rueterjaw

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#The3MillionVote Liverpool City @LibDems candidate Wiebke Rueterjans ( @rueterjaw ) pledges to support EU citizens locally throughout the Brexit process. #LE2018 Are you a local candidate? You too can pledge to support EU citizens locally here:

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