Posted on May 19, 2019 by The Political MedwayThe Week in Medway Politics, 19 May Thanks so much to recent donors @CraigLiddell7, Sally, @fizzerrippon, @SUEG46, Sue Mason, and our anonymous donors who have kept us going in recent weeks. If you fancy throwing a little into the pot yourself, we'd really appreciate it: https://t.co/MqQy73junc— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 16, 2019 Our Stories The ghost of European elections future Voice of the Leader: May A Lib Dem view on a Labour Launch Being Green iFAQ: The leaders respond to #MedwayElects19 The Week in Westminster, 18 May Top Tweets An inside source tells us that Medway’s Conservative Cabinet is to increase its female membership 100% when it replaces Andrew Mackness with Josie Illes. #Diversity #Meritocracy #ThePond #MedwayCouncil— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 12, 2019 Especially considering all those free guest appearences you do… https://t.co/MHWMzZBTAc— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 14, 2019 #Coincedence https://t.co/2ODlJNZZPO— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 14, 2019 Before anyone complains about the Lib Dems getting this kind of platform, we have offered similar slots to the other main parties in these elections. A handful have even taken us up on it, and they'll appear in the coming days.— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 14, 2019 If you look at us and think “sitting through all of those council meetings looks like jolly good fun”, the KM is seeking a new Local Democracy Reporter to cover all the parts of Kent that aren’t Medway. https://t.co/T8gajs1IVG— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 15, 2019 Hey @Glenman247, Mark Joy and @Spud_Spalding He’s getting the band back together!https://t.co/oL4zx3o4ne— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) May 15, 2019 Medway Political Parties Medway Conservatives Chatham Councillors and their families out celebrating the election victory in Medway! pic.twitter.com/0Lgjm7hYlW— Medway Conservatives (@MedwayTories) May 17, 2019 This weekend Cllr @janaldous had the pleasure of visiting the Rainham Evening WI #CraftDay, and happily joined in with the activities! Many thanks to this very friendly community group, who always welcome new members! pic.twitter.com/cuXkTaW8xm— Medway Conservatives (@MedwayTories) May 13, 2019 https://twitter.com/MedwayTories/status/1127857595065171968 https://twitter.com/MedwayTories/status/1127903874071900160 Conservative Councillors were yesterday appalled by a protest at Strood Academy which took place during exam time: https://t.co/eBG8quJhph— Medway Conservatives (@MedwayTories) May 15, 2019 https://twitter.com/MedwayTories/status/1128942425123282944 Medway Labour Medway UKIP Medway Liberal Democrats Medway Greens Just a few weeks ago, the @MedwayTories voted to support Labour's motion and declare a #ClimateEmergency. So where does that feature in Cllr Jarrett's priorities? Nowhere. Shameful betrayal of those green minded Medway voters who took a chance and voted Conservative. https://t.co/pXaG5rxzCx— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) May 15, 2019 Alex is the Green Party's lead MEP candidate for the South East region. https://t.co/jKMhpKcPOT— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) May 15, 2019 In Other News "I don't personally support a people's vote"Following Jeremy Corbyn's visit to Chatham, Medway Labour councillor @CllrMurray speaks to @sussexnatalie about her party's election manifesto: https://t.co/xRIa70EnJW#BBCSPSE pic.twitter.com/HNscnidEMZ— Sunday Politics South East (@BBCSPSE) May 12, 2019 https://twitter.com/bbcsoutheast/status/1129425640803962882 Rehman About Town Delighted to pop into Holy Trinity Church Hall Twydall and meet with the wonderful Gillingham Deaf and Blind Club and catch up with its members on national and local issues and pick up case work on issues concerning them. @kentblind pic.twitter.com/vcCIGsQWCz— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) May 13, 2019 Delighted to welcome to Parliament and catch up with the brilliant Mr Simon Decker former Head Teacher of Rainham Mark Grammar School (rated Outstanding) and now Chief Executive of Rainham Mark Education Trust & hear about his excellent work in raising standards in education. pic.twitter.com/seh2mdIBmo— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) May 14, 2019 https://twitter.com/Rehman_Chishti/status/1128380311056867330 As Chairman @CFCCouncil it was a real pleasure for CFCC to host a seminar looking at the extraordinary life of late Airey Neave MP Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary who 40 years ago lost his life to a terrorist attack pictured with his son William @ConHistGrp @Conservatives pic.twitter.com/tocEkEAN5H— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) May 15, 2019 Attended the @RSPCA_official Annual Animal Cruelty Statistics drop in event in Parliament and meet with Simon to look at the data covering Medway LA and hear more about their fantastic work in improving animal welfare. pic.twitter.com/d8fSf4yLbT— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) May 15, 2019 Out & about in Hempstead with members of our Gillingham & Rainham @Conservatives team meeting local residents & delivering our Save Capstone Valley letter. Big thank you to the team today:Brigita,John,Cllr Chambers,Cllr Kemp,Cllr Hackwell,Cllr Barrett,Cllr Ahmed & Natalie pic.twitter.com/BQvzQEl75g— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) May 16, 2019 https://twitter.com/Rehman_Chishti/status/1129086800239243265 Always a pleasure to visit wonderful @MidKentCollege in Gillingham & catch up with brilliant principal @thecooky27 & meet staff/students & hear about their great work & student experience at the college following a Good Ofsted. Excellent QA with students re my work as their MP. pic.twitter.com/MeBw5isWMe— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) May 17, 2019 https://twitter.com/Rehman_Chishti/status/1129464318477721600 https://twitter.com/Rehman_Chishti/status/1129715563062861825 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