Labour & Co-operative Councillor for East Retford West🌹 🐝 Made in Nottinghamshire. LWN/ Fabian/ Unite. She/ her. Views are my own.
Retford, England
Joined December 2020
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Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
Bidder identified to reopen & run our airport with the aim for passenger flights from Spring 2026.
Details of the bidder will remain confidential as commercial negotiations are ongoing. Legal & contract confirmation stages are underway & expected to complete before Christmas.
Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
Grants contribute to life-saving equipment
A quartet of councillors have donated more than £500 from their community grants to help to install life-saving equipment in Ordsall.
A new defibrillator has been fitted outside RT Fitness on West Carr Road by local charity Heart-Beats DN22, which is led by Retford resident Estelle Speirs who lost her father to a heart attack in December 2021.
Read more on the latest news section of our website: bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centr…
Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
Angela Rayner: "For the first time ever, we have instructed the low pay commission to take account of the cost of living when setting the minimum wage..."
Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
Life is precious. But so is choice. I have thought long & hard about this decision and believe the time is right for a respectful, compassionate & full debate on the right to a ‘Choice at the End of Life’ My Private Member’s Bill will enable that debate⬇️
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Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
Important point. And issue for fathers too. Overwhelming maj of fathers don’t take full pat leave as can’t afford it, entrenching “division of labour” in the home
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This is not a joke. You don't joke a about taking a knife to one of your colleagues throat. You don't joke about such extreme violence towards a woman. Being a councillor is an honour and with it comes responsibility. And to think this tory councilor sits on @NottsOPCC
NEW: Messages have come to light showing a Notts councillor seemingly joked about putting a knife to the throat of a female colleague.
The councillor remains a serving member of the county council and part of the ruling Tory group. More on @nottslive.
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Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
The courageous Gisèle Pélicot whose husband drugged her and invited men to rape her over a period of ten years, has taken the stand again to slap down claims by several accused that she knew what was going on. "Since I arrived at this court, I have felt humiliated...1/x
Laughed out loud listening to this anecdote about school trips with @Vernon_Coaker during the 80s. Skip to 43:58
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Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
In Opposition @UKLabour called for action on compensation for victims of the Infected Blood Scandal - today I’ve been setting out details on how we will deliver.
We thank Sir Robert Francis for his work to improve the Scheme, and pay tribute to the victims and campaigners.
Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
Simone Biles on her goat necklace:
“And the haters hate it, so I love it even more.”
Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
Dan Evans appreciation post ❤️
Evo always brings his best for Great Britain and is giving his all to win a medal with @andy_murray for @TeamGB
By being in #Paris2024, Evo can't defend his @atptour Washington title - the biggest of his career!
But some things just mean more 🇬🇧
ALT Dan Evans celebrates with Andy Murray
Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
Estimated 3,300 births from rape in 2021 alone.
Nobody wants this to be their story.
We have to acknowledge this happens in UK, & give mothers & children support they need.
Speaking out is terrifying.
I do it in hope I can play even a small part in delivering change we need.
'23 years later, I look back and I think, that wasn’t ok.'
Newly elected Labour MP @Nataliefleet has bravely revealed how she was 'groomed' at the age of 15.
Watch the full interview with @GloriaDePiero tomorrow, only on GB News.
Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
I would believe her ❤️
"I would encourage her to, but I wouldn't judge her if she didn't want to."
Labour MP Natalie Fleet, who was subjected to statutory rape aged 15, on whether she would advise a young woman in the same position today to go to the police.
#Newsnight
Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
🌹❗️During their free NHS 40 plus health check, women are assessed for conditions that may affect them as they grow older. Menopause, however, is not included❗️🌹
To include an assessment for Menopause would be cost-neutral and would help millions of women recognise the symptoms. Including the menopause in the 40-plus health check would also prevent needless GP appointments going forward. @menomandate and I have been campaigning tirelessly on this issue, and I am so pleased to hear that the Secretary of State, @wesstreeting, agrees that progress needs to be made on this vital issue.
#WomensHealth #Menopause #HealthCheck
Had to sit through both Farage & Tice to watch but I am so proud of @JoWhite_MP and her maiden speech!
Incredibly challenging article to read but what an incredible advocate for women @Nataliefleet is.
Thank you for sharing your story and improving things for the next generation.
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Cllr Harriet Digby retweeted
The government has ended the funding pause on @UNRWA - effective immediately.
This begins with £21m to support the humanitarian response in Gaza, provide essential services for refugees across the region, and alleviate the suffering of civilians.
Read more ➡️ gov.uk/government/news/uk-to…
ALT Graphic reads: UNRWA FUNDING RESUMED. £21 million for UNRWA, providing lifesaving aid in Gaza and basic services to Palestinian refugees in the West Bank and wider region.