@SolihullKen
 Solihull, England
Joined November 2009
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MODEL RESULT LATEST - @UKLABOUR WIN LAB: 28.1% (-5.6) CON: 21.2% (-2.5) LIB: 9.8% (-2.4) pollingreport.uk
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I do hope the budget news about gherkins is true. Janet and I will be able to save enough money to go on another cruise next year.
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rick cressman@lordwaynebasOct 26
Only 1 day left4 @JohnHealey_MP & @andyburnham 2decide if they’re going 2back our Hospitality/Tourism sector with a serious VAT cut in line with the rest of Europe? We can’t invest,grow & regenerate young people job’s without it! @iromg thecaterer.com/news/four-in-…

Four in ten MPs back hospitality VAT reduction

The majority of MPs across the UK have expressed support for the hospitality sector - with the lion’s share of those now backing a VAT cut for operators, according to Hospitality Voices

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WestMidsPCC
@WestMidsPCCOct 26
PCC @SimonFosterPCC, has written to the Home Secretary ahead of the Autumn Budget, calling for an immediate overhaul of police funding. The PCC is deeply concerned that the West Midlands is continuing to be “short-changed and ripped off” by a long-standing out-of-date funding allocation that does not adequately reflect demand and need in urban areas like ours. Read more: westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/west…
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NEW ARTICLE: Reform Now Projected to Get Less Than 100 Seats pollingreport.uk/articles/re…
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Read this just now, after someone mentioned we saunter to the local cafe: Unlike power walking or jogging, sauntering values style, comfort, and the simple joy of wandering.
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B&S Bees Rugby@BSBeesRugbyOct 25
YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU! #Pitchero beesrugby.com/news/your-club…
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Janets choice for pre Sunday dinner; Kept this for a couple of years and it is so smooth. Label a bit scratched - Chablis 1st Cru Fourchaume 2022.
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Go #Fiji #RLWC26
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This is interesting. Will a ‘good’ budget reception bring a GE closer?
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The Tigers players behaving like school bullies to Pollock.
PREM Rugby
@premrugbyOct 24
Derby day tensions boiling over 👀 Watch live on @rugbyontnt
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Another crackerjack Rioja from @frazierjoneswm
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Leicester Tigers are just so boring to watch.
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Ive commented on Andy Burham a few times but - is it really an issue he was on a light entertainment programme supporting a cancer charity?
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Already stockpiling wine: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckr5…

Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water

The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.

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This is good news for many: gov.uk/government/news/drive…

Drivers to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes unnecessary...

From today, people no longer need planning permission to install cross-pavement EV chargers.

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With autumn storms forecast this is a good time to explain what we do. Link to report any blocked gully’s is in the post: cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2026/10…

Flood Risk Management Delivery and Performance

This came before my cabinet portfolio decision session a few weeks ago. The full report can be read here: With winter storms being predicted to arrive soon this seems a timely topic to post. Althou…

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I don’t just drink wine - I sometimes cook with it.
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Today should be a public holiday #trafalgarday
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Lesson learned today. After telephoning Sky complaining my box has broken they have already despatched a brand new box etc. I later found out the lead had just fallen out.
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