Karl Stanton
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@KarlStanton20 @recusant_raja @AndyBurnhamGM The truth hurts. Raja Miah is a convicted sex offender, hence why hes on the list
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I can confirm that I will be requesting the permission of the NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election.
I grew up in this area and have lived here for 25 years. I care deeply about it and its people. I know they have been let down by national politics.
Ten years ago, I decided to leave Westminster. Why? Because, after 16 years, I came to the conclusion that our national political system does not work for areas like ours. I learnt this fighting its failure to invest in the Wigan borough, for justice for the Hillsborough families and against its treatment of Greater Manchester during the pandemic.
Over the last decade, I have been challenging this failure from the outside and building a new and better way of doing politics. We have built Greater Manchester into the fastest-growing city-region in the UK and put buses back under public control, introducing a £2 fare cap to help people with cost-of-living pressures.
However, there is only so much that can be done from Greater Manchester. Much bigger change is needed at a national level if everyday life is to be made more affordable again. This is why I now seek people’s support to return to Parliament: to bring the change we have brought to Greater Manchester to the whole of the UK and make politics work properly for people.
Millions are struggling and they need the Labour Government to succeed. It has already made changes to make life better for them in its first two years. After this week, we owe it to people to come back together as a Labour movement, giving the Prime Minister and the Government the space and stability they need as the by-election takes place.
I want to recognise the difficult decision taken by Josh Simons and the sacrifice he and his family are making. I have worked closely with him as Mayor on issues like flooding and illegal waste dumping and have seen first-hand how effective he has been. He has put the communities of Makerfield first, made a real difference for them and should take great pride in that.
Finally, I truly do not take a single vote for granted and will work hard to regain the trust of people in the Makerfield constituency, many of whom have long supported our party but lost faith in recent times. We will change Labour for the better and make it a party you can believe in again.
ENDS
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If you become PM, Andy, please have scientists broadcast the facts about climate change to the public in a Covid style briefing.
It’s a disgrace and dereliction of duty that no PM has officially told the public.
Our leading scientists warn the UK at any time now could now see 2/3 of a years worth of rainfall in a couple of days, enough to wash away homes and cars, similar to what happened in Valencia in 2024 went over 200 people died. This must be a priority.


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@recusant_raja @AndyBurnhamGM Says someone who is onnthe sex offenders list themselves. Oh the irony.
And I say this as someone who absolutely despises Burnham, but you really should be keeping your own house in order first.
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@DFinnon1971 Thank you for acknowledging that she didn't say what you suggested she said
It would also reflect on your integrity to acknowledge that the same source you're quoting from says she undid the like and RT, as they were accidental
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Naz Shah mocks Reform UK's MPs and the far right,
"(I am) the first ever Muslim to propose the loyal address in this chamber"
"I must assure them, this is not a takeover"
"I must say this is as per convention, a joke"
"But if seeing black and brown people on TV makes you feel sick, my speech is going to make you vomit"
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@bekirstarkoglu @LewisDeighton17 Listen my rotund friend. If you have a point of view try and use words with more than one syllable. Your response is predictable from a stone age country that treat women like a sub species and non Muslim people like they are inferior. You are a sad minisculed penised soap dodger
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Deleted my recent thread as they jumped on it.
Their replies are best left unseen, and I’m sorry to anyone who already has.
They truly are proud of what happened, even to this day. It’s not 20 years ago, it’s now.
Never forgive. Never forget.
#LUFC

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@andrearadri @LUFC Andrea you are the best custodian the club has had for decades.You have changed the culture of our club.The city is buzzing and expectations are climbing.Murals adorn Street corners it is so good to be a Leeds fan. Please do not undo this by selling Raphinha 🙏 😫.
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@LFC Sad to see Gerry pass on. Unfortunately Liverpool supporters he actually was an Evertonian!
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@PhilHay_ Totally abysmal. No cutting edge. Lack of effort from our marquee signings. The team that finished the game were a championship team at best. Make no mistake we are relegation candidates. Maybe Bielsa's star is on the wane. Didn't look like scoring. Truly worrying
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@TheSquareBall Absolutely disgraceful performance. Kiko Casilla is a terrible goalkeeper. On top of that he is a racist. I am so ashamed of my club today.
Totally gutted!
Hereford, Histon, Newport, Rochdale now Crawley..
Give me strength.
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@PhilHay_ @TheSquareBall I think at times we have to "channel" our inner Bielsa in these circumstances. Pundits take pot shots,throw out comments from the football book of cliches because they are paid to do so. With Karen and some comments levelled at Rio Ferd' we have gone way to far. Bielsa wouldn't
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@TheSquareBall I like Carney as a pundit (certainly her Five Live work). I didn't think the opinion she gave last night was good or valid and it's fine to call that out. But part of the pile-on has crossed the usual lines, which isn't fair.
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Another totally fair point. The problem comes in positioning yourself as the voice of authority (the purpose of a pundit) when a large section of your audience is more knowledgeable on a topic than you are, and also cares deeply about it!
Chris@ellandrd
@TheSquareBall In their defence, tv companies have to tailor the output to the neutral viewer. So they are going to use a shorthand summary of the background to a team. That’s why the old tropes get rehashed without challenge.
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@Ben_mortimer @TheSquareBall Words of wisdom from a man clearly ingrained with proven football pedigree. Mind you to be fair I was like that after my first pint too.
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@LeedsUnitedYEP Micah Richards is a lovely guy. But what coaching pedigree does he possess? A lot is made of keyboard manager's on twitter permanently using hindsight as a reason to criticise.
Micah,Shearer,Murphy, Jenas etc have either zero or very little experience. Shearer sent the Toon down!
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Do you agree with his assessment?
#LUFC
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football…
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@filzeeCS @Utd__Jack @UnitedOneLovee @beckettlufc @rioferdy5 @LUFC @ManUtd @premierleague Dan. Get some help.
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@Utd__Jack @UnitedOneLovee @KarlStanton20 @beckettlufc @rioferdy5 @LUFC @ManUtd @premierleague Oooo friends

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@Dan58738609 @filzeeCS @Utd__Jack @UnitedOneLovee @beckettlufc @rioferdy5 @LUFC @ManUtd @premierleague Dignity,humanity and compassion go beyond football gents.
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@filzeeCS @Utd__Jack @UnitedOneLovee @KarlStanton20 @beckettlufc @rioferdy5 @LUFC @ManUtd @premierleague Is it, congratulations mate again we can all see it right there, you don't need to show us but I'll let it slide cos it's your first time on the net kid😂🤡
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@beckettlufc @rioferdy5 @LUFC @ManUtd @premierleague Predictable response. Genuine fans don't respond that way. So many people with so much bile and hatred out there. You guys won 6 - 2 and deserved it to be fair. Enjoy the moment and retain your dignity.
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@beckettlufc @rioferdy5 @LUFC @ManUtd @premierleague That is terrible. Where is your humanity? To lose your wife and mother of your very young children must be unbelievably heart breaking.
Please delete this tweet. I love Leeds but this tweet is not in my name or any Leeds fan I know.
You should be ashamed of yourself mate.
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