Claire Winchester

Council calls for EU youth mobility scheme The Labour leader of North Herts Council has backed calls for the government to open negotiations with the European Union (EU) on a scheme to make…

So proud that the motion I seconded (in a first for English district councils) has clearly influenced government policy. All credit to David Chalmers, the driving force behind it. And thanks to colleagues across the benches for their support. www.thecomet.net/news/2489361...

Glad to hear you won them over!

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It’s a good day to be a bee! Finally the neonicotinoid ban has actually been enforced.

A view of the Houses of Parliament with a red London bus in the foreground. The sky is dark, it’s early morning.

An early start! I’m delighted to be attending the Parliamentary Neuro Reception on behalf of the MS Trust. We’ll be helping MPs learn more about MS and making sure that as many as possible are prepared to speak up for the issues that matter to the Neuro community in Parliament. #backthe1in6

I do think sherries are very underrated. Such deliciousness in a dainty little glass.

Many congratulations!

It’s loud and I’m tired.

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It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
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I do love the Roundhouse and the anticipation for this gig has. Been brewing a whole extra year. Plus, I have youngest daughter with me for her first proper non-festival gig.

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Ah! You’re in for a treat!

I had a birthday and I got myself a present.

The best desks have pets installed.

This feels awfully like deja vu, trawling one social media feed to find the handles I want to follow in the next one. How many more times will we have to do this?

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Just a smidge too late to be really cool. Typical.