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President Trump’s intervention in Venezuela looks like a clear breach of international law. Few will miss the dictator Maduro, but violently removing a sovereign government is a dangerous precedent for Latin America and the world. International law must always triumph.
7 days ago
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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS)
23 days ago
The Gvt’s VAWG strategy commits to establishing safe reporting mechanisms for survivors. Thank you to everyone who has stood with us in this fight. There is much work ahead of us, but we will hold this Government to their word. Our full statement here:
shorturl.at/EMgpK
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UNISON
24 days ago
📜 Parliament passes the Employment Rights Bill 🎉 📢 UNISON hails the hard-fought legislation that will transform workers’ rights for the better ✊ Find out more here ⬇️
unsn.uk/45e3OoH
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Parliament passes the Employment Rights Bill - UNISON National
UNISON hails the hard-fought legislation that will transform workers' rights for the better
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/12/parliament-passes-the-employment-rights-bill/
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As the 16 Days of Activism wrap up, I’m reflecting on my time at LAWRS — a transformative space where I grew, learned, and met lifelong friends. Grateful for the impact it had on me and for the vital work that continues today. 💜💚 More about LAWRS:
lawrs.org.uk
#16DaysOfActivism
about 1 month ago
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Everyone deserves to feel safe. Hounslow Council offers confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse — emotional, physical, financial, or coercive control. If you or someone you know needs help, visit 🔗
www.hounslow.gov.uk/domesticabuse
You’re not alone, and support is available.
about 1 month ago
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Highlighting Latin American Women’s Aid (LAWA) — a vital organisation supporting Latin American and Global Majority women & children fleeing gender-based violence. Their refuges, counselling, and legal/housing support make safety and recovery possible.
www.lawadv.org.uk
about 1 month ago
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A beautiful Christmas tree lighting in Brentford Market today — the perfect start to the festive season. 🎄✨ Big thank you to the organisers for creating such a warm, joyful community moment, and to Ruth Cadbury MP for joining the event and showing her support.
about 1 month ago
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Beyond the Streets is doing powerful work to support women impacted by sexual exploitation, offering compassionate, long-term help to rebuild safety, stability and independence. 💛 If you’re looking to back a charity creating real change, learn more here: 👉
beyondthestreets.org.uk
#16days
about 1 month ago
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No one should have to navigate domestic abuse without support. Advance provides life-changing, trauma-informed help for women and children. Find out more:
www.advancecharity.org.uk
#16daysofactivism
about 1 month ago
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Highlighting the important work of Sistah Space — a community organisation providing culturally informed support for African and Caribbean heritage women facing domestic abuse. Their advocacy and safe spaces make a real impact. Learn more or support:
www.sistahspace.org
#16days
about 1 month ago
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The East European Resource Centre (EERC) offers free, confidential help for migrants and refugee women from Central & Eastern Europe facing domestic abuse. Learn more:
eerc.org.uk/domestic-violence
about 1 month ago
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Highlighting the powerful work of Southall Black Sisters, an organisation that’s been standing with Black, migrant and minoritised women for over four decades. Explore their work or access help:
southallblacksisters.org.uk
about 1 month ago
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🌈 Highlighting the vital work of Galop, the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. They provide safety, support, and advocacy for LGBT+ people facing abuse, hate crime, or violence. No one should ever have to face these challenges alone. Learn more or access support:
www.galop.org.uk
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#16Days2025
about 1 month ago
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Respeito is a UK charity working to end domestic abuse and empower survivors in the Portuguese-speaking community. They provide free, confidential support counselling, legal guidance, wellbeing services and community outreach. Discover their mission and get involved:
www.respeito.org.uk
#16Days
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Highlighting the incredible work of Solace Women’s Aid, a charity offering safe refuge, counselling, advocacy, and long-term support to women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. 💜 If you want to learn more or support their mission, visit: 👉
www.solacewomensaid.org
#16days
about 1 month ago
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Economic abuse limits a person’s financial freedom, independence, and safety. Discover resources and support from Surviving Economic Abuse:
survivingeconomicabuse.org
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about 1 month ago
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Highlighting the brilliant work of Stay Safe East, supporting Disabled people facing abuse, hate crime and violence with expert, accessible advocacy. Safety should be for everyone. 💛
#StaySafeEast
#DisabilityJustice
#CommunityCare
about 1 month ago
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Supporting SHE WISE, a London charity empowering women affected by abuse and inequality. Strong voices, safe spaces, real change.
www.shewise.org/about-us
#NoExcuse
about 1 month ago
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Proud to work for Refuge during
#16DaysOfActivism
. Refuge supports women & children facing domestic abuse with safe services, a 24/7 helpline & specialist help. 🧡
refuge.org.uk
about 1 month ago
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Violence against women affects us all. Let’s build safer communities. I’ll share UK services to support anyone facing abuse. No silence, no excuses.
#ACTtoEndViolence
about 2 months ago
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Standing in silence in Brentford this morning, remembering those who gave everything for our freedom and democracy. May their memory guide us towards peace, understanding and unity. 🕊️
#RemembranceSunday
#LestWeForget
2 months ago
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Delighted to be selected as a Labour candidate for Brentford East with Cllr Max Mosley! Brentford is where I’ve chosen to live, and I’ll work hard to represent our community with the Labour values of fairness, equality and hope. Thank you Cllr Marina Sharma for your support 🌹
2 months ago
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Kick-off day 1 of Labour Conference 25. Proud to be part of Unison delegation 🌹
3 months ago
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Proud to stand alongside the great Mayor of our great city
4 months ago
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What a great launch for the Creative Mile art trail - come to Brentford and walk the walk this weekend!
4 months ago
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Buzzin’ atmosphere at Brentford Canal Festival with
@ruthcadbury.bsky.social
,
@maxmosley.bsky.social
, Dan Bowring and Brentford FC mascot !
7 months ago
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Ruth Cadbury MP
7 months ago
Terrible news from Ahmedabad & I know this will be a deeply distressing time for those with family & friends travelling. The FCDO have set up a Crisis teams in the UK & India, and my thoughts are with all those on the plane and their families.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What we know so far after Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashes
More than 200 people were on board the flight to London Gatwick when it crashed shortly after take-off.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y5nq170z4o
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Brentford is a great place to live! Fantastic weather for a
#labourdoorstep
session🌹 Residents spoke so positively about how they love living here
8 months ago
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Eastern European communities play such a huge and important role in Hounslow - and beyond. Great to spend some time with the Polish community at their Polish Heritage Festival event commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Lampton Park .
8 months ago
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Jim Sciutto
8 months ago
The new pope tweeting in February:
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Marcela Benedetti
LBC
8 months ago
BREAKING: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new pope
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UNISON
8 months ago
Have you voted yet? Today there are local and mayoral elections across England. Polling stations are open until 10pm. Take your photo ID 🗳️ Find your polling station:
wheredoivote.co.uk
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Great turn out in the sunshine at
#brentfordmarket
Real community vibe, including delicious Argentine street food.
9 months ago
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
9 months ago
On the day of his funeral, I would like to express the collective sorrow of London and Londoners at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Today, Londoners join millions around the world in mourning his loss. May he rest in peace.
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He always spoke for the most vulnerable among us. Rest in peace
#PapaFrancisco
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Pope Francis on immigrants: For Christians, “no one is a stranger”
YouTube video by ROME REPORTS in English
https://youtu.be/_dyDB6cWA_s?si=QcXu_tHk3atfB7_1
9 months ago
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On the road for Labour 🌹 Great to be in Filton & Bradley Stoke campaigning with Claire Hazelgrove MP
10 months ago
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Marcela Benedetti
London Borough of Hounslow
10 months ago
Councillor
@shansview.bsky.social
, Leader of
#Hounslow
Council says: "I would like to wish everyone celebrating across Hounslow a very
#HappyHoli
! I hope you have a wonderful Festival of Colours with family, friends and loved ones."
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Attending
#IWD25
event at
@hounslowcouncil.bsky.social
Now listening from Mandy Skinner about a Fairer and More Equal Borough for Women, including the One-Stop-Shop for survivors of domestic abuse.
10 months ago
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Hounslow Labour Party
10 months ago
Great to speak to hundreds of residents going into the final week of the Brentford East and Syon & Brentford Lock by-election campaigns. Lots of residents voting for Max and Jennifer this Thursday.
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Ruth Cadbury MP
11 months ago
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating across Hounslow, London and the whole world. The start of Ramadan marks a month of fasting for Muslims and I’m looking forward to attending Iftar’s across Hounslow over the next month.
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🔴Brentford is a great place to live 🔴Let’s keep it that way - vote Labour on 6 March
11 months ago
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Cllr Katherine Dunne
11 months ago
Research from
@local.gov.uk
shows most councillors have been intimidated or abused; women so more than men, leading to calls to not publish cllrs’ home addresses Yet a male candidate in my borough boasts about publishing his on his leaflets, comparing himself to his female opponent who does not
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More than a fifth of councillors have received death threats or threats of violence, as half say abuse has got worse in past year – LGA Survey
The LGA's latest survey of councillors' experiences show that around one fifth have received a death threat or threat of violence in their role, and nearly three-quarters have received abuse or intimi...
https://www.local.gov.uk/about/news/more-fifth-councillors-have-received-death-threats-or-threats-violence-half-say-abuse
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
11 months ago
If you’re out and about in town this Valentine’s Day and over the weekend you might spot our new Loved & Wanted in London campaign posters ❤️ In these uncertain times, our city will always shine as a beacon of hope for those who need it.
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Refuge
11 months ago
Reminder, love should never hurt. If you’re experiencing
#DomesticAbuse
this
#ValentinesDay
, you are not alone. For support or to contact our dedicated Helpline Team visit
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
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🔴Vote Labour on 6 March 🔴Let’s keep Brentford a great place to live!
11 months ago
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Shantanu Rajawat
11 months ago
A brilliant Sunday afternoon canvassing session in Brentford East. Really warm reception for our candidate
@maxmosley.bsky.social
on 6 March.
@labourhounslow.bsky.social
@salmanshaheen.bsky.social
@marcelabenedetti.bsky.social
#labourdoorstep
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Sadiq Khan
11 months ago
Five years on from Brexit, London remains a European city, where European Londoners are valued and cherished. You are our neighbours, colleagues, friends and loved ones. Thank you for making London your home. You are wanted here—and always will be.
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Great reception in Brentford East! 🔴 Vote Labour on 6 March so we can can carry on building a better Brentford
12 months ago
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Hounslow Labour Party
12 months ago
Jennifer Prain will be our candidate in Syon and Brentford Lock. As well as being a successful businesswoman in the home textiles industry, Jennifer has been a prominent campaigner on issues impacting women and girls across Brentford and Isleworth.
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