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I just signed the petition calling on the next government to back NHS England's plan to hire more permanent NHS staff, instead of wasting taxpayer's money on private agencies. Will you join me? 38d.gs/jstj

It may look more like World Film and Disney Day in some places, but don't forget - all those stories came from books! Our culture would be nothing without them. And today we are giving books away. Happy #WorldBookDay . #Englishmatters

I must have missed the investment from government re maintaining the city walls. @RishiSunak needs to speak to his secretaries of state who have either not replied to my most recent letter or have with a curt ‘he is unable to provide any assistance regarding funding’ #Budget2024

Don't blame @Go_CheshireWest for having to ration resources in a funding crisis but they were going to take till 13 March to look at this street cleaning emergency. Thank goodness for #friendsandfamily. Woodcroft Arboriculture took 10 minutes away from a tree job to deal with it

With PM Sunak featured again on the 2023 Rich List, no wonder he's avoiding a critical solution to the crisis: taxing the super-rich! 78% of voters support more wealth taxes over £10M - let's ask Sunak to do what's right for the UK, not for him. Sign: fb.avaaz.org/campaign/en/uk…

The Government wants to extend voter ID laws - despite admitting they were an attempt to manipulate elections. It’s a stitch up. We say: DITCH VOTER ID before the next General Election. #ProtectOurVote 38d.gs/4edb

Happy that yesterday’s so called celebration was a complete flop. No one is interested. Liverpool fans spoke for most of us. I had more fun watching Leeds get beat by City and cared so much more about it!! #Coronation2023 #LiverpoolFC #LUFC #NotMyKing

Our BBC must be able to hold those in power to account without fear or favour. With every day BBC boss Richard Sharp remains in post, he's further damaging the independence and impartiality of our country's biggest media outlet. He must go NOW. Agree? 38d.gs/ef6a

Day 3 of the UCU strike action, we had a great picket outside the Exton Park main entrance of the University of Chester #ucustrikes #ucurising #strikes #ChesterUCU #Chester #solidarity @ucu @DrJoGrady #uochester

Calling all University of Chester students! Come along tomorrow at 9am to show your support for striking Uni staff who simply want fair pay and working conditions. We'll be gathered at the Exton Park main entrance! #uochester #ucu #ucuRISING #ucustrikes #strikes

TIKTOK users ⏰ Join me and @howardmrw (Archaeodeath on TikTok) Tuesday, 18:00 as we go LIVE to talk about HE strikes vm.tiktok.com/ZMYjVbgd1/ #ucuRISING

Solidarity with everyone who is fighting for a fairer, fitter, functioning society. One where people have secure jobs, decent wages and enough money in their pockets to keep local businesses going. Free hot drinks in the bookshop for everyone on strike today @NEUnion @ChesterUcu

Amazing turn out for the first day of UCU industrial action over pay and working conditions at the University of Chester including the #SolidariTRex UCU AND PROUD! #ucuRISING #ucustrikes #UCU @ucu

@amblongusbooks Looking forward to some immortal poetry and some ‘warm-reekin, rich!’ haggis 😋 (and a wee dram 🥃)

If you are heading to a #BurnsNight event this weekend we have books for you. Including a rare facsimile of the 1786 edition of Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. #BookTwitter #booklovers

Get to London on Friday.

RT THIS IF YOU ARE PROUD THAT YOUR ACTION IS HAVING AN IMPACT. We take nothing for granted. We have not won anything yet. But your support has us in the room. Keep meeting. Keep tweeting. We want to see pound signs or they’ll see picket lines. #ucuRISING

RT this if you stand shoulder to shoulder with every nurse, postie, university worker, rail worker and every union member striking and saying Enough is Enough. History will not look kindly on those who sit on the fence. It’s us and them now. Join a picket line.

Would you believe it’s been 10 years since I opened my little cafe in Northgate street. Thank you to all our customers for your continued support. And a big thank you to my fabulous team, you’re awesome !! #chestertweets #chester #cafe #birthday #10years #ch1chesterbid