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Robert Boddy

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Local Democracy Reporter covering Medway Council, Kent, seen on @medwaymessenger, @kentonline, @bbcradiokent, @TimesRadio and @bbcnews (among others)

Joined November 2011
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‘Councils plead poverty but they’re sitting on millions of pounds’

‘Councils plead poverty but they’re sitting on millions of pounds’

A special KentOnline investigation has revealed how £20 million meant for public services has remained unspent for years.

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Tuesday at #Lab26 Conference to do list Move motion on Housing & Homelessness for Labour in Local & Regional Government that conference supports unanimously ☑️ Give multiple standing ovations for inspiring speech from our Prime Minister ☑️ Speak to KMTV ☑️ Watch Sugababes! ☑️
Image from Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway (@vincemaple)
Image from Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway (@vincemaple)
Image from Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway (@vincemaple)
Image from Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway (@vincemaple)
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We’ve just spotted @MedwayLabour @vincemaple + @NGrg_humanity1 at #Lab26 We are proud to speak up for our community and given the opportunity to shout about the best of our area. Well done all.
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I have this afternoon with my Labour colleagues Zoe Van Dyke, Mark Prenter & Alister Brady voted against proceeding to public consultation on Kent Fire and Rescue Service proposals on the resourcing review. 1/3
Kent & Medway Labour Group on Kent & Medway Fire Authority

ALT Kent & Medway Labour Group on Kent & Medway Fire Authority

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At the Medway Council Cuxton, Halling and Riverside by-election count
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Provisional results now being shared with candidates and agents and not contested so to be announced imminently
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Reform win REF: 838 LAB: 269 LD: 35 GRN: 482 CON: 726 William Burvill elected
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We have only had 59 Prime Ministers so to be present at the first speech of @andyburnham as our latest is an incredible honour. As well as bringing a message of hope, a clear first direction of ending rough sleeping shows the compassion that will be there in this government.
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@Kent_OnlineJul 16
Fourteen councils are to become four More here: kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/k…
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Today is a somber day. A dignified speech for a deeply honourable man whom has changed my country for the better. We were elected to deliver a manifesto in 2024 and I’ll be working day and night to deliver for my community and country 🇬🇧
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If you had said to me in December 2019 we would today have a Medway Labour Council, 3 Medway Labour MPs and a Labour Government I would have strongly questioned your judgement. @Keir_Starmer’s leadership was a strong part in all those things happening. Thank You Keir
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People on the doorsteps both in 2023 and 2024 people repeatedly said we need to stop the merry-go-round at Number 10. @Keir_Starmer has my support to deliver the change that Medway and the Country needs.
Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) profile pictureKeir Starmer
@Keir_StarmerMay 11
The hope I'm fighting for.
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Reflection on the past 36 hours as LLRG Chair
There can be no doubt this has been a very difficult 36 hours. We have lost a large number of talented, hard working Labour Councillors. To every single one a heartfelt thank you for your service to your community and our party. The message is clear - our government must reflect on these results to ensure we make further progress in delivering the change people voted for in 2024.

ALT There can be no doubt this has been a very difficult 36 hours. We have lost a large number of talented, hard working Labour Councillors. To every single one a heartfelt thank you for your service to your community and our party. The message is clear - our government must reflect on these results to ensure we make further progress in delivering the change people voted for in 2024.

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George Perfect@UKGeorgePMar 19
My colleagues on Kent County Council have mine and @MedwayTories full support. Important leadership shown on a x-party basis by all opposition groups today.
Andrew Kennedy (@Andrew__Kennedy) profile pictureAndrew Kennedy@Andrew__KennedyMar 19
(1/5) This afternoon all 5 opposition parties at Kent CC walked out of the Chamber in protest at ReformUKs gagging of democracy. Against advice and guidance of the Electoral Commission, independent Constitutional Barristers and the Council's own Monitoring Officer, ReformUK
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The same party that broke election rules in Gorton & Denton now breaking the election rules in Kent. A truly shameful day for @Kent_cc - my respect for every single councillor who wanted no part of this illegal motion today.
Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) profile pictureNigel Farage
@Nigel_FarageMar 19
Kent County Council has declared an illegal migration emergency in Kent. The local Tories tried to block the vote and walked out. They are running scared of their own record.
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