Posted on May 12, 2019May 11, 2019 by The Political MedwayThe Week in Medway Politics, 12 May With the #MedwayElects19 dust settling a little, we'd like to continue to expand the range of voices writing for @MedwayPolitics. If you'd be interested in writing for us, we're open to contributions on all kinds of Medway political angles. Drop us a DM for a chat if interested.— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 8, 2019 Thank you this week to @Jon_Primett, Chris, @paulw92_paul, and our anonymous donors for their generous contributions to keep this project going. #MedwayElects19 may be over, but we've got loads more to cover, so please consider helping us out: https://t.co/MqQy73junc— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 9, 2019 Our Stories #MedwayReacts19 So, farewell then.. 2019 edition See you next time? Euro Elections Virtual Doorstep: Just because! Two Weeks in Westminster Top Tweets Public Health Warning ⚠️ we have created a Twitter list of all the SE Euro Candidates. Feel free to subscribe but for your own sakes do not look at it too long!— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 6, 2019 https://twitter.com/MedwayPolitics/status/1125807900738367488 Word on the street is that the current Mayor and Deputy Mayor will swap roles for the coming year, meaning that @HabibTejan is set to become Mayor, while @SteveIles can focus his time on playing #FullCouncilBingo at meetings as Deputy Mayor.— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 8, 2019 We’re at the Jeremy Corbyn launch in Medway where we are now completely soaked as the weather did this on arrival. Not taking it as a omen at all. pic.twitter.com/b1pYJA22Rc— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 9, 2019 He’s here! Try to contain yourselves! pic.twitter.com/rehsgevOgU— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 9, 2019 Corbyn says Labour would support a public vote if an acceptable deal cannot be found and we can’t have a general election. Talks about how worried he is about division in country, and that we need to understand why so many voted to leave. Good we’re doing that now.— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 9, 2019 A sitting ovation for Jeremy Corbyn as he finishes his European election pitch. pic.twitter.com/DGrVF7YxwG— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 9, 2019 “Why Kent?”, shouts a journalist on the way out.“I like Kent”, he replies.Glad we sorted that out. pic.twitter.com/J1bzxZfsU7— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 9, 2019 Medway Political Parties Medway Conservatives https://twitter.com/MedwayTories/status/1125703740399476737 Medway Labour Eagerly anticipating the arrival of @jeremycorbyn, visiting #Medway to launch #Labour's #EUmanifesto pic.twitter.com/dtA0DL5qqu— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) May 9, 2019 https://twitter.com/MedwayLabour/status/1126529426127298560 Medway UKIP Medway Liberal Democrats That is why the Liberal Democrats are campaigning unequivocally to stop Brexit: to maintain the hard-won peace in Northern Ireland and across Europe, and to continue resolving our disputes in the halls of Brussels https://t.co/kCNYXiqHaB— Medway Lib Dems (@MedwayLibDems) May 9, 2019 Medway Greens In Other News What do you think?https://t.co/vy97bE6jEH— Medway Messenger (@MedwayMessenger) May 4, 2019 https://twitter.com/MedwayMessenger/status/1124937391918202880 You may well see a familiar facade on tomorrow's show…https://t.co/8BJyuLovu3— Medway Messenger (@MedwayMessenger) May 8, 2019 "If this deal goes ahead there will not be a Conservative party, frankly, even existing"Last week the Brexit Party's @Nigel_Farage appeared on #BBCSPSE as part of our series of candidate interviews:https://t.co/RlpiIwQPXlJoin us again tomorrow to hear from two more parties. pic.twitter.com/krpDKBPCU5— Sunday Politics South East (@BBCSPSE) May 11, 2019 "We can build a party that has a much broader appeal"Last week, Change UK's @warrenmorgan appeared on #BBCSPSE as part of our series of candidate interviews:https://t.co/RlpiIwQPXlJoin us again tomorrow at 11 to hear from two more parties standing in the South East. pic.twitter.com/M4YuwODd6O— Sunday Politics South East (@BBCSPSE) May 11, 2019 Rehman About Town As always a pleasure to attend Sunday Service at St Margaret’s Church Rainham. Wonderful “godparent” special service thanking all our amazing godparents led by the brilliant Rev Ward and Rev Jennings. Accompanied by newly elected Cllr Nusrat Ahmed member for Rainham Central. pic.twitter.com/GBbhlXG0Tp— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) May 5, 2019 https://twitter.com/Rehman_Chishti/status/1125429373790818304 Appeared on @SkyNews All Out Politics with @adamboultonSKY to discuss delivering on Brexit. Made clear delivering on Brexit means leaving Customs Union & Single Market in line with previous commitments-doing otherwise would undermine trust & confidence in our democratic process. pic.twitter.com/fwmA7J4pVl— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) May 7, 2019 Always a pleasure to welcome constituents to Parliament for a tour & to watch parliamentary proceedings. In between speaking at Prime Ministers Questions/Urgent Question and packed day here Great to welcome Caroline & Lynette to Parliament & run into MP colleague @NigelDoddsDUP pic.twitter.com/MearHmeUTz— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) May 8, 2019 https://twitter.com/Rehman_Chishti/status/1126598977217007616 Share:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Related