Virtual Doorstep: 13 weeks to go

It is said that elections are won on the doorstep, and that may well be true. Being armchair activists, it’s difficult to check up on that.
Twitter and blogs however are part of our social media present and future, and if the election was decided there, how would each of the wards be looking?

1. Chatham Central (current: 3 Labour)

Labour – Siju Adeoye / Harinder Mahil / Vince Maple

Dear @BorisJohnson – you spent years advocating a ludicrous idea of an estuary airport which would bad for the environment, bad for Medway and bad for UK PLC

If you want to do a speech, don't bother coming to Medway to deliver it. pic.twitter.com/uaJB6hKQtw
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) January 18, 2019

I suspect @tom_watson will be proven absolutely right in naming Theresa May the "Nothing Has Changed Prime Minister" this evening – plan B will be Plan A just with a different letter of the alphabet after the word plan!!! #NothingHasChanged
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) January 21, 2019

I would never cross a picket line but especially when those on strike have massive spears!

Seriously though – Sending solidarity to @GMB_union #Beefeaters members who have been left with no alternative but to take strike action to defend their pensions. pic.twitter.com/CWWb3jVe5e
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) January 22, 2019

Uhonorowany za prowadzenie hołdu na @medway_council ku pamięci Pawel Adamowicz, burmistrza Gdańska. Wybrani przedstawiciele w Medway iw całej Europie stoją w solidarności #MoreInCommon pic.twitter.com/RmN1efEQoM
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) January 24, 2019

Another PIP Appeal upheld – this system is fundamentally broken with people having to wait more than a year to have their appeals heard.
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) January 26, 2019

So to sum up Medway political twitter this weekend:@MedwayLabour Councillors, Candidates and Activists out campaigning

Members (and former members) of other political parties moaning that @MedwayLabour are campaigning!!!!

Proud to be part of a team of active activists! pic.twitter.com/X2OPBxLXJZ
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) January 27, 2019

Very legitimate question from @Ed_Jennings as to why Medway residents are paying 50% more for their @JessGlynne tickets than others this summer. https://t.co/jrDC5oCHD8
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) January 30, 2019

Tonight @medway_council Tories voted against reviewing Medpay – their potentially discriminatory performance related pay scheme leaving Medway taxpayers far more at risk of picking up substantial cost of equal pay legal action. #Shameful pic.twitter.com/9WFx1eGjH5
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) January 30, 2019

2. Cuxton and Halling (current: 1 Conservative)

Conservative – Matt Fearn

3. Gillingham North (current: 3 Labour)

Conservative – Faisal Ahmed / Cartel Cheema / Ian Hookway
Labour – Pat Cooper / Adam Price / Andy Stamp

https://twitter.com/CllrAndyStamp/status/1088184242906062870

Pleased this fantastic project is getting underway. The Mini Pitch will be a great facility for both pupils & the wider community!

Proud to have allocated some of my Ward Funds with Councillors @PatCoop91879588 & @AdamNthgill to support brilliant fundraising by @burntoakprimary https://t.co/rMYmGNrcR1
— Andy Stamp (@CllrAndyStamp) January 23, 2019

Don’t dictate to us which issues we campaign on.
Last time I looked, we had an incompetent, chaotic Tory Government which we will continue to hold to account all year round. We won’t give your Tory mates in Westminster a free pass just because we’ve got Council Elections in May! https://t.co/cBalDPtFu3
— Andy Stamp (@CllrAndyStamp) January 26, 2019

https://twitter.com/CllrAndyStamp/status/1089308248140849152

Slightly windswept this morning while out delivering our latest #Gillingham North Newsletter with @AdamNthgill

Lots of positive feedback about our local campaigns to save the Sunlight GP Surgery and on Visitor Parking#LabourDoorstep #RebuildingMedway #MedwayForTheMany pic.twitter.com/q4nAinGHuq
— Andy Stamp (@CllrAndyStamp) January 27, 2019

4. Gillingham South (current: 3 Labour)

Labour – Clive Johnson / Naushabah Khan / Dan McDonald

Privileged to be submitting a vital @CoopParty motion to @medway_council tomorrow night. A motion that highlights the plight of 1000s of victims suffering under Modern Slavery and pledging to further challenge businesses in Medway and educate on best practice. #Modernslavery pic.twitter.com/lN6L94P45c
— Cllr Dan McDonald (@CllrDanMcD) January 23, 2019

I think they may have missed the point… perhaps they are getting #genderequality advice from the same people as #medwaytories @MedwayLabour https://t.co/vMSSMLGp5o
— Naushabah Khan (@naushabahkhan) January 28, 2019

Not only is the @medwaycouncil #GenderPayGap up since but tonight @MedwayTories refused to record their dismay at the figures, or to consider positive actions to change this for next year. I guess what do you expect from an out of touch, 90% male cabinet @UKLabour #timeforchange pic.twitter.com/I9BzlhDKsj
— Naushabah Khan (@naushabahkhan) January 30, 2019

5. Hempstead and Wigmore (current: 2 Conservative)

Conservative – Diane Chambers / Rodney Chambers
Liberal Democrat – Terry Lucy

6. Lordswood and Capstone (current: 2 Conservative)

Conservative – Alan Jarrett / David Wildey

7. Luton and Wayfield (current: 1 Labour, 1 Conservative, 1 Independent)

Conservative – Michael Franklin / Ade Kosoko / Robbie Lammas
Labour – Simon Curry / Jo Howcroft-Scott / Tristan Osborne

Desperately hope the #DukeofEdinburgh and others involve make a speedy recovery from the crash @RoyalFamily
— Robbie Lammas (@RobbieLammas) January 18, 2019

#PollofPolls Were @MedwayTories laughing during a debate on loneliness and social isolation at Cabinet acting in a professional manner?
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) January 18, 2019

What’s offensive is asking staff to have to disclose what they do in their private life. The prurience and moralising of the right is nauseating. https://t.co/a0w9T7hx49
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) January 18, 2019

Not accurate. There is far less support for ‘no to No Deal’ and a second referendum in the chamber than the media would have you believe. MPs have heard their constituents and local party associations. That’s why the WA went down as heavy as it did.
— Robbie Lammas (@RobbieLammas) January 18, 2019

Quite important to note that other councils including our principal neighbouring authority @Kent_cc have a Brexit fund set up. Raises serious questions about the competence of our @MedwayTories cabinet on whether they are putting ideology before residents in refusing to work pic.twitter.com/R3fhr7oUAO
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) January 19, 2019

Makes you wonder. Several bits of casework and standard response now from agencies is no answer at all. Where once you had a courteous reply. Not even bothering to respond to issues; probably because they can’t cope with the demands.
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) January 22, 2019

Bodes well for Rochester West, Strood North, Watling and Rainham if this is accurate. https://t.co/HwGMw68utx
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) January 22, 2019

The local MP didn’t even listen to her own @RSCCA membership on Brexit. This is simply a harvesting exercise by Tories; and a rather rubbish one at that. https://t.co/z5gG5CN1iz
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) January 23, 2019

How can you seriously blame the council for someone Parking their car!?! There is such a thing as SELF RESPONSIBILITY. I know socialists like the state to control all aspects of life but someone parking? Come on 🙈🤯
— Robbie Lammas (@RobbieLammas) January 23, 2019

Pleased that @medway_council do NOT charge to use dumps. Charges will no doubt increase fly-tipping. Keep the dumps free!https://t.co/5omCU08X4o
— Robbie Lammas (@RobbieLammas) January 28, 2019

As Tories cut government grant they raise your taxes locally. You therefore pay more and literally get less. https://t.co/QJILU31b2C
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) January 28, 2019

Oh schucks! You got me. 🤷🏻‍♂️
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) January 28, 2019

Incredibly useful list for charity money https://t.co/TR4EQvdHAO
— Robbie Lammas (@RobbieLammas) January 29, 2019

Well worth a read. https://t.co/Egx8KPivBI
— Tris Osborne (@cllrtrisosborne) January 29, 2019

8. Peninsula (current: 1 UKIP, 1 Conservative, 1 Independent)

Conservative – Phil Filmer / Harold Ogunfemi / Gloria Thienel
Green – Clive Gregory
Independent – Mick Pendergast
Independent – Ron Sands
UKIP – Roy Freshwater

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— mick pendergast (@mickpendergast) January 21, 2019

#passporttopeninsula today its starts
— Ron Sands (@ronniesands) January 24, 2019

one person followed me // automatically checked by https://t.co/EEQwliFqiX
— mick pendergast (@mickpendergast) January 27, 2019

one person unfollowed me // automatically checked by https://t.co/EEQwliFqiX
— mick pendergast (@mickpendergast) January 30, 2019

This is worth a watch. He states it so well #BrexitShambles https://t.co/Y00U6M9FcL
— Glo Thienel #StandUp4Brexit (@Glo_Thienel) January 31, 2019

9. Princes Park (current: 2 Conservative)

Conservative – Tashi Bhutia / Gloria Opara
Labour – Rav Jassal / Oluseyi Obadare

Brilliant #LabourDoorstep session in Princes Park this afternoon with our hard working @MedwayLabour candidates Rav and Olu alongside @CandACLP Activists.#MedwayForTheMany pic.twitter.com/5bdNVRZWkI
— Vince Maple (@vincemaple) January 20, 2019

I wonder how @JustinWelby will feel about @gloriaopara now her and her Tory colleagues voted down my motion to strengthen our policy to stop #modernslavery in Medway . pic.twitter.com/ACVMgCnMfC
— Cllr Dan McDonald (@CllrDanMcD) January 24, 2019

10. Rainham Central (current: 3 Conservative)

11. Rainham North (current: 2 Conservative)

12. Rainham South (current: 3 Conservative)

Labour – Dave Carman / Alex Chatfield / Eddie Peake

Great to be out with such a brilliant team in #Rainham this morning, definitely a strong desire for change at the Medway Council Elections on Thursday 2nd May.#MedwayForTheMany #RebuildingMedway https://t.co/2VUgU7Ha7K
— Andy Stamp (@CllrAndyStamp) January 20, 2019

I need feedback on how we are using our centres now the new hub model for Sure Start has been in effect for a while now. Has your local closed? How have you found the new service? Is there enough on? Is it accessible? Comment here or below. Please share!https://t.co/XaavUj9v91
— Alexandra Chatfield (@AlexandraChatf1) January 22, 2019

On one hand I am happy that establishments in Medway say they are breastfeeding friendly, which is great because women will feel more comfortable going there knowing the cafe is in their side… on the other hand, it’s the LAW! Women are allowed to breastfeed wherever they want!
— Alexandra Chatfield (@AlexandraChatf1) January 23, 2019

Massive decline in service users to sure start.
2015-2016 278,123
2016-2017 215,995
2017-2018 184,997
Just as planned so Mackness can run the service down, use money for rubbish events no one asked for, whole sacrificing the well-being of families.
— Alexandra Chatfield (@AlexandraChatf1) January 24, 2019

Word on the grapevine is that Bligh Children’s Center has been closed by @medway_council ? Parents report it being locked up… this wasn’t one of the centres that were closed in 2017.
— Alexandra Chatfield (@AlexandraChatf1) January 26, 2019

@RSLabour Bligh children’s centre has been sneakily closed by @medway_council it was not one of the centres in the original plan to close pic.twitter.com/JTYJVlqbaP
— Alexandra Chatfield (@AlexandraChatf1) January 26, 2019

https://twitter.com/sijuwadeade/status/1089183907919081474

Good #LabourDoorstep campaign session in #RainhamSouth this afternoon.we had a very warm reception on a very cold day ! Was it bad of me to steal @Hazel_LBrowne hat?! pic.twitter.com/YscwrR7a7P
— Cllr Dan McDonald (@CllrDanMcD) January 26, 2019

Thanks to the teams supporting our Rainham South Campaign this afternoon Another very positive day 🌹 #labour #doorstep #nonvirtualdoorstep pic.twitter.com/BFqee06KVe
— dAvE💙 (@lineation) January 26, 2019

13. River (current: 2 Conservative)

Labour – Lia Mandaracas / Tony Scudder
Liberal Democrat – John Castle / Alan Wells

Social housebuilding is at a 70-year low, while the housing crisis is getting steadily worse. We must act now. I’ve signed @Shelter’s petition to demand the government #BuildSocialHousing we so desperately need. Join me! https://t.co/7unjdZc0Bm
— John Castle (@JohnCastle4) January 30, 2019

14. Rochester East (current: 2 Labour)

Conservative – Theresa Fawcett / Jon Jones
Labour – Nick Bowler / Teresa Murray

https://twitter.com/sijuwadeade/status/1089148874453852160

15. Rochester South and Horsted (current: 3 Conservative)

Conservative – Trevor Clarke / Sylvia Griffin / Rupert Turpin
Liberal Democrat – Viv Parker

16. Rochester West (current: 1 Conservative, 1 Labour)

Conservative – Rebecca Ryan / Stuart Tranter
Labour – Alex Paterson / Elaine Thomas

Fantastic turnout for @RSLabour pub quiz fundraiser in Rochester last night. Special thanks to our expert quizmaster Paul Brassey (and I’m not just saying that because our team won!) and to @Harinder__Singh’s mum for providing samosas and pakoras #ForTheMany #MedwayForTheMany pic.twitter.com/cULyqasMLJ
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) January 20, 2019

Great team out in sunny #RochesterWest this morning talking to residents on the #LabourDoorstep, with a helping hand from #RiverWard candidate @MrTonyScudder #MedwayForTheMany pic.twitter.com/usVhqftKzr
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) January 20, 2019

LOL. He didn't really say that, did he?…

Cllr Howard Doe said: “It is fantastic that Medway residents will have the chance of seeing such an acclaimed artist on their doorstep. We wish Jess luck for February’s Brit Awards and look forward to welcoming her to Medway" pic.twitter.com/6dAE1D287W
— Cllr Alex Paterson (@ajpaterson) January 30, 2019

Good meeting yesterday with officers, Councillors, community reps and @streetangelsMSA discussing excellent progress re street homeless. Good team work, have got over 50+ into safer place. Medway one of best in UK now in terms of positive actions, but much more to do.
— Stuart Tranter (@CllrStuartT) January 31, 2019

17. Strood North (current: 3 Conservative)

Conservative – Jane Chitty / Steve Iles / Fatima Mitchell
Labour – James Braithwaite / Stephen Hubbard / Zoe Van Dyke

If Labour get a second referendum and the same result is achieved, what then?
— Cllr Steve Iles (@SteveIles) January 19, 2019

The Labour Right whenever they hear a Republican US President talk about foreign intervention. pic.twitter.com/G2hstCr7iX
— James Braithwaite (@RedBraithwaite) January 23, 2019

Some of the Rochester and Strood contingent ready to form the next administration in Medway. pic.twitter.com/xKZjZZagop
— Cllr Steve Iles (@SteveIles) January 27, 2019

Excellent evening at Confucious Chinese restaurant for my charity evening in aid of guide dogs for the blind (Medway branch)#BusyMayorofMedway pic.twitter.com/QPE0UMyGxJ
— Cllr Steve Iles (@SteveIles) January 29, 2019

18. Strood Rural (current: 3 Conservative)

Conservative – Gary Etheridge / Elizabeth Turpin / John Williams

19. Strood South (current: 3 Conservative)

Conservative – Chris Buckwell / Josie Iles / Richard Thorne
Labour – Lindsey Burke / Anthony Hill / Isaac Igwe

https://twitter.com/Therantingmonk/status/1086312649070182400

Councillor Gulvin and the rest of the @MedwayTories wont admit how serious a failing it is that hundreds of cctv cameras across Medway have not been replaced. I’ve met with @MCGSolutionsLtd and put a question into the public council meeting tonight. I want answers. https://t.co/YU27KvMYyc
— Lindsey Burke (@Therantingmonk) January 24, 2019

20. Twydall (current: 2 Labour, 1 Independent)

Conservative – Jim Gilbourne / Natalie Jarvis / Mark Joy
Labour – Hazel Browne / John Lloyd / Mark Prenter

21. Walderslade (current: 2 Conservative)

Conservative – David Brake / Adrian Gulvin

22. Watling (current: 2 Conservative)

https://twitter.com/diva_rani1/status/1086574048543469568

Great canvassing session today in Watling Ward delighted that Andrew Lawrence and Wendy Purdy have been selected as our Candidates in #LE2019.

Thank you @Rehman_Chishti and team for your help today. pic.twitter.com/nU53d4WTVb
— conservatives4watling (@conservatives43) January 19, 2019

Conservative – Andrew Lawrence / Wendy Purdy
Labour – Jordan Hartley / Chrissy Stamp
Liberal Democrat – Martin Rose

@cllrtrisosborne let’s stay in the #EU and we too could have 20%+ youth unemployment! https://t.co/d0lYTwf6lS
— Andrew Lawrence (@MrAWJLawrence) January 18, 2019

Don’t you just live the left this young man hates the establishment condemn the “rich” yet will take their money! https://t.co/1g4q8IQcEC
— Andrew Lawrence (@MrAWJLawrence) January 22, 2019

https://twitter.com/MrAWJLawrence/status/1087631123239309313

https://twitter.com/MrAWJLawrence/status/1087806960005722123

@vincemaple I waited with bated breath at last night’s full Council for your knockout #Brexit preparation question to Cllr Jarrett Leader of @MedwayTories and all we got was huff and puff and zero substance!#MedwayCouncil
— Andrew Lawrence (@MrAWJLawrence) January 25, 2019

Surprised to see that no-one working on clearing the works this morning! Expect traffic disruption until the works are finished. https://t.co/kkLFgIYmzD
— conservatives4watling (@conservatives43) January 26, 2019

This should be a warning to anyone who think that rising tax rates to punitive levels wouldn’t have a detrimental impact on tax revenues as just a few families moving offshore would be hugely detrimental. https://t.co/Vv7HrltsUJ
— Andrew Lawrence (@MrAWJLawrence) January 27, 2019

Where have all the boys gone? #JackPetcheyGleeClubChallenge
— Andrew Lawrence (@MrAWJLawrence) January 27, 2019

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1. Chatham Central (current: 3 Labour)

2. Cuxton and Halling (current: 1 Conservative)

3. Gillingham North (current: 3 Labour)

4. Gillingham South (current: 3 Labour)

5. Hempstead and Wigmore (current: 2 Conservative)

6. Lordswood and Capstone (current: 2 Conservative)

7. Luton and Wayfield (current: 1 Labour, 1 Conservative, 1 Independent)

8. Peninsula (current: 1 UKIP, 1 Conservative, 1 Independent)

9. Princes Park (current: 2 Conservative)

10. Rainham Central (current: 3 Conservative)

11. Rainham North (current: 2 Conservative)

12. Rainham South (current: 3 Conservative)

13. River (current: 2 Conservative)

14. Rochester East (current: 2 Labour)

15. Rochester South and Horsted (current: 3 Conservative)

16. Rochester West (current: 1 Conservative, 1 Labour)

17. Strood North (current: 3 Conservative)

18. Strood Rural (current: 3 Conservative)

19. Strood South (current: 3 Conservative)

20. Twydall (current: 2 Labour, 1 Independent)

21. Walderslade (current: 2 Conservative)

22. Watling (current: 2 Conservative)

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1. Chatham Central (current: 3 Labour)

2. Cuxton and Halling (current: 1 Conservative)

3. Gillingham North (current: 3 Labour)

4. Gillingham South (current: 3 Labour)

5. Hempstead and Wigmore (current: 2 Conservative)

6. Lordswood and Capstone (current: 2 Conservative)

7. Luton and Wayfield (current: 1 Labour, 1 Conservative, 1 Independent)

8. Peninsula (current: 1 UKIP, 1 Conservative, 1 Independent)

9. Princes Park (current: 2 Conservative)

10. Rainham Central (current: 3 Conservative)

11. Rainham North (current: 2 Conservative)

12. Rainham South (current: 3 Conservative)

13. River (current: 2 Conservative)

14. Rochester East (current: 2 Labour)

15. Rochester South and Horsted (current: 3 Conservative)

16. Rochester West (current: 1 Conservative, 1 Labour)

17. Strood North (current: 3 Conservative)

18. Strood Rural (current: 3 Conservative)

19. Strood South (current: 3 Conservative)

20. Twydall (current: 2 Labour, 1 Independent)

21. Walderslade (current: 2 Conservative)

22. Watling (current: 2 Conservative)

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