C'mon England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I reckon it was my grandaughter Sienna's cakes wot won it!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Though they did melt a bit in the heat. 😄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

So, residents of Greater Manchester, this is what Reform UK think you're worth! www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

A really positive response in Hulme tonight for Bev Craig the Labour candidate for GM Mayor. #votebev #bevwecan 🌹🗳🌹🗳🌹

Terrific speech by my friend and comrade @andyburnham.bsky.social this morning. A real plan for a better future for all. I have worked closely with Andy for a number of years and I have every faith that he will deliver on the vision he sets out. 🌹

Went to see Elvis Costello tonight. First 15 minutes were mediocre renditions of 3 or 4 classics. Next 90 mins were self indulgent country rock nurdling and muso bollox. Last 20 mins were class versions of classics. Bit shit, especially for £107. But would probably go again! 🙄

Called it! Good luck, @bevcraig.bsky.social!

A fantastic choice of candidate from GM Mayor. Having worked closely with Bev @bevcraig.bsky.social for years I know she has the skills, the personality, the motivation and the vision to be a great Mayor for our city region. Game on! 🌹🗳

Magnificent fresh mackerel in magnificent old Newlyn, Cornwall.

Today we remember the 22 lives lost in the Manchester Arena attack on 22 May 2017, and all those affected by it. Manchester remembers and will never forget 🐝❤️

This, in my opinion, is good news. Good luck Andy.

Today is polling day. Vote John Hacking. 🌹

If you live in Chorlton and you are eligible to vote please consider voting for me tomorrow. Any questions you might have please email me at: [email protected] and I'll do my best to answer. Thank you. 🌹

My new 'I'm Backing Hacking' profile pic was made for me by my Trevor Arms quiz team pals back in 2014 for the local election that year. Smiths Dave sadly no longer with us.

Today, I volunteered as a steward at the Chorlton Fun Run as I've done every year since it began. A great local event with a record number of runners. Hundreds of kids running alongside hundreds of adults was lovely to see. I was joined by my councillor colleagues Tina & Mathew.

If you are registered to vote in Chorlton, consider voting for me. I work hard all year round on a huge range of issues, large and small, but all important to you. #VoteHackingMay7th @ChorltonLabour

If you are registered to vote in Chorlton please consider voting for me. I work hard all year round on a huge range of issues, large and small, but all important. 🗳🌹🗳🌹🗳🌹

The Renters' Right Act from the Labour government comes into force today.🌹 This will be a transformational change for the many many private rented households in the Chorlton. Glad Manchester Labour are in the side of those who rent in Manchester 🌹

Great to see Labour posters in so many windows and gardens around Chorlton. I really appreciate the support. Please vote for me on May 7th. 🌹

Great to be out again with our brilliant Chorlton Labour members. Lots of people have already voted for me by post. Thank you! 🌹👍 We’re the only party out every week talking to Chorlton residents. Residents saying that we are the only party they ever hear from!

Finding ways of helping residents move around in a cleaner, greener way with the introduction of new lamppost EV charging points.

Does anybody know if she’s flying home and what that means for her carbon footprint?

I assume so. It's a bloody long way on a bike.😂

I don't know.😂 She needs to hurry up if she wants to talk to any actual Chorlton residents before poling day! 🙄

A really positive door knocking session in glorious sunshine this morning. We spoke to lots of residents in the Manchester Rd area. We are the only party knocking on doors and speaking with residents. Something we do all year round. Not just at election time.

Vote Hacking on May 7th.

Police Surgery - Chorlton Saturday 25th April 2026 9am - 10am Chorlton Library, Manchester Road

A great event in Chorlton this Sunday. And for a great cause. Reach Out To The Community supporting homeless people.

I am out all year round talking to residents. It’s an important part of my role as a councillor and I know residents value this engagement. I am usually joined by my brilliant Chorlton Labour colleagues. We are the only party to do this. 🌹

I am out all year round talking to residents. It’s an important part of my role as a councillor and I know residents value this engagement. I am usually joined by my brilliant Chorlton Labour colleagues. We are the only party to do this. 🌹

Today is Earth Day. It serves as a moment for collective action, a chance for individuals, communities, and governments to come together and recommit to protecting the natural world. The theme for 2026 is "Our Power, Our Planet."

📚MANCHESTER LABOUR IS INVESTING IN OUR LIBRARIES📚 We are delivering longer opening hours and Sunday opening hours📖 Libraries are at the heart of our communities as a place for all ages to come to read, learn and be creative🌟🐝 #chorltonlabour

The two Labour incumbents explained why things were difficult but highlighted those areas where they were able to bring improvements whereas the Lib Dem, WRP, SDP and Green candidates all appeared to want the moon on a stick and to do things no local councillor or council can do.

" one of the Greens was hiking in the Himalyas" So funny, but actually true. This is the reason for the no-show by the Green Party candidate for Chorlton Ward! 🙄🙄🙄

I really enjoyed tonights local election hustings in Chorlton. It's really important in a social media world to keep this kind of 'real life' interaction going. It's a pity I was the only Chorlton candidate who thinks that. A no show from all the other Chorlton candidates!"

Great morning out talking with residents in Chorlton this morning. Good conversation about a range of issues both local and national. 🌹

We want to send a clear message to people that if you come to our city to spread hate and division- you are not welcome here, it is not the Manchester way. We don't want any disorder on our streets.

Very positive response on the doorstep today for Chorlton Labour . Good conversations about a range of local issues.🌹🌹🌹

Finding ways of helping residents move around in a cleaner, greener way with the installation of new cycle hangars in various parts of Chorlton.

Finding ways of helping Chorlton residents move around in a cleaner, greener way with the introduction of new lamppost EV charging points.

Finding ways of helping residents move around in a cleaner, greener way with the introduction of cycle hangars and new lamppost EV charging points.

Six years today since my best friend Sue Murphy passed away. I miss her friendship, laughter, wisdom, advice, counsel and comradeship. RIP Sue. 💔❤️💔

Thanks to the financial settlement from the Labour government for the first time in 14 years we have a budget surplus in Manchester. We've made a video about the work we’ve done over the last few years, and what we can do with this extra money.This only happens with Manchester Labour.

I did my regular councillor advice bureau this weekend. Your Chorlton Labour councillors are at Chorlton library 10.30-11.30am on the first and third Saturdays of the month. No appointment needed.

Out again in Chorltonville this morning talking with residents. Great to hear lots of support for Chorlton Labour 🌹

trip in the sunshine yesterday to support our brilliant @McrLabour candidate @OluOgunbambo in Higher Blackley. 🌹

As we approach the first year of the reopening of Chorlton Library, there is some incredible data on the usage of the library over the last year. This is due to investment in our libraries and the work of dedicated MCC officers & library staff.

Manchester Labour is delivering longer opening hours in our libraries, including the re-introduction of Sunday opening in some of them for the first time for almost 15 years. This follows recent fantastic investment in Chorlton Library.

Out talking with residents on Egerton Rd North tonight. Lots of good conversations about of local issues. A chilly night, but a warm reception on the doorstep.

Great to part of the @McrLabour plan to give free gym membership to 11-16 year olds and our veterans! 🌹