This is the twitter account for Folkestone Central ward Labour councillors - elected 4th May 2023!
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Joined March 2023
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Folkestone Central Labour Team retweeted
Foreign interference: another update in the Register of Interests and @Nigel_Farage STILL hasn't declared WHO paid for his trip to US in July. His last declared earnings from GB News were in June. No declared benefits from his very close associate & lobbyist Gerry Gunster, or from the other event sponsors:
1) Action on World Health: Campaign organisation co-founded by Nigel Farage and David Roach; Gerry Gunster and Andrew Wigmore have been identified in its leadership network.
2) STAK Energy: Alaska-based energy and proposed AI/data-centre infrastructure developer; Sparrow Mahoney identified as founder/CEO; John Boyle linked to company and event programme
3) J. Wallin Opinion Research: US polling and public-opinion consultancy headed by Justin Wallin.
4) EyesOver Technologies: Canadian-origin online intelligence and analytics technology business; US leadership includes Christopher S. Wilson, also billed as an event speaker.
5) Galgorm Collection: Northern Irish luxury hotels and hospitality group, led by Colin Johnston.
6) Hinch Distillery: Northern Irish whiskey producer founded by Terry Cross.
7) Citrin Cooperman: US accounting, tax and advisory firm founded by Niles Citrin and Joel Cooperman.
8) Horizon Motor: US electric commercial-vehicle business; Sean Jones identified as CEO.
9) GB News, represented by Bev Turner.
Farage only cares about money - and hiding it.
Remember when Nigel Farage went to Washington for the 4th of July celebrations, as SPEAKER for an event co-organized by lobbyst Gerry Gunster and GB News? There is no income from GB News for the period in Farage's register of interests. Or from Gunster Strategies, who were advertising sponsorships for the event ahead of it. Of course Farage can claim he paid for all flights & accommodation himself, and did get a dime for his participation as speaker. Would anyone believe that, though?
Folkestone Central Labour Team retweeted
Casual talk of using ‘lethal force' against innocent civilians including women and children is utterly appalling.
I'm proud of our tradition providing sanctuary to those who need it and I'm supporting this Labour government to get on with deciding claims and tackling the people smugglers who drive small boat crossings.
Totally unsurprising that Reform UK are already squabbling over Jenrick’s comments - they're unserious and should never be let near public office.
Folkestone Central Labour Team retweeted
This decision by @andyburnham is a long overdue step in the right direction.
The dismal state of Social Care is the worst kept secret of the UK, it’s time for a new system. And one that will stand the test of time without being dismantled or hacked apart by future governments.
Social care is a massive issue in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh.
@andyburnham today is not only setting out how we can build a best in class social care system - he is also trying to do politics differently.
I welcome the start of cross-party talks between Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats about how we fix social care.
Andy is absolutely right to say that carers should be the “best paid people in society, not the worst.”
We must urgently improve the pay, training and working conditions of social care staff.
I believe that a National Care Service, fully integrated into the NHS, can be one of the era-defining achievements of this government.
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Folkestone Central Labour Team retweeted
Yesterday evening, Folkestone & Hythe District Council passed a motion to commit to becoming a ‘District of Sanctuary’. Unfortunately, some have taken to spreading misinformation on this - here are the facts.
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Folkestone Central Labour Team retweeted
"I live in Dubai".
You might want to advise Companies House of that, @IsabelOakeshott.
Oh and change your decor for your recent interviews, looks very English for Dubai...
Oh please - to push the all migrants should speak English mantra the Telegraph post this - from a migrant
I’m a foreigner in someone else’s country. It’s only polite that I’m learning Arabic telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09…
Great to see a new addition to The Old High Street which opened yesterday & can vouch that the ice cream is truly delish!
Cllrs @lizmcshane & @BinnsJWalker up early this morning for the raising of the Pride flag at the Civic Centre #FolkestonePride #LoveisLove
Folkestone Central Labour Team retweeted
Delighted & proud to be at the Pride Flag raising today - 1st time it’s been raised! #FolkestonePride #History
🏳️🌈 The Pride flag has been raised in recognition of today’s Folkestone Pride fun due to take over the town.
👏 It was attended by our Chair Cllr Jones, Leader Cllr J Martin and other local councillors as well as representatives taking part in today’s big event.
ALT An image of local representatives attending a Folkestone Pride flag raising event
Who’s up for a quiz trail around Folkestone? Pop in to the Town Hall for more info if you are interested!
Just a reminder of our monthly councillor surgery tomorrow:
2-3pm Saturday 14th June,
The Town Hall in Guildhall St.
Please pop in if you need to speak to us.
Folkestone Central Labour Team retweeted
Remember when Trump gave Elon access to ALL of the government’s data?
Wonderful opening for the Music in May festival at the Quarterhouse yesterday. Spread the word and encourage people to take part. Over 200 events across the month. Wow!
folkestonemusic.co.uk/music-…
Great to join in with Bayle residents marking VE Day together with a fab array of cakes, a visit from the mayor and good chats. So much work goes into organising these events for people to be able to get together - thank you.
Folkestone Central Labour Team retweeted
I’ve read a lot of Tory-driven propaganda in the last few days about barristers undermining the cab rank rule by working just for individuals and not for the government. I’m afraid this is nonsense!
❌ You breach the cab rank rule if you turn down work you are offered, which you’re available for and able
to do.
☑️ You DON’T BREACH the cab rank rule if you’re only ever offered work from one side because that’s the kind of work coming through the door at your chambers.
☑️ You also DON’T BREACH the cab rank rule if you are never offered government work because you aren’t on the approved list of Treasury Counsel, because you’ve never applied to be on it.
🤷♂️ So saying a barrister who only represents claimants in immigration cases is “undermining” the cab rank rule is just more legal illiteracy from those attacking lawyers for representing certain kinds of people.
This undermines the rule of law and must stop.
Important information about how to get advice from Citizens Advice since our bureau closed.
Residents will continue to have access to free, independent and confidential advice thanks to a new agreement.
Read more here ➡️ folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/news…
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Still time to drop into Folkestone town hall this afternoon for more info about traffic changes coming to the town centre.
Folkestone Central Labour Team retweeted
Great to be out today campaigning in Folkestone West with @AdrianLockwood our KCC candidate & delighted to have @helenadollimore & friends from @HastingsRyeLab join us! @FH4Labour #LocalElections
