Adam Leaf
@indiekid.bsky.social
Follow me if you’re into indie, left of centre politics or orienteering
I welcome this Labour Government’s landmark agreement with the EU and our commitment to deliver a new youth mobility deal 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 After years of closed doors under the Conservatives, we're opening them up — creating opportunities for young people to live, work and learn across Europe once again.
This is a major blow for our county town. That leaves Nationwide as the only physical presence
Josh Dean MP@joshdeanmp.bsky.social · last yr.I'm deeply disappointed that Santander has decided to close its Hertford branch from 29 July 2025 - yet another major high street banking leaving our town. 1/4
It was a real pleasure to welcome students from my old school Richard Hale School to Parliament as their MP this morning. Great to sit down and share my journey into politics with them, and answer their questions.
Great to sit down with George Ezra in Hertford this week to chat about his exciting new project, Hertford Quarter, and all the positive things happening in our town! Fantastic to hear how he wants to shine a light on the many extraordinary people in our community.
Promise made, promise kept ✅ You voted for 2 million extra NHS appointments within a year and this Labour government has delivered that first step 7 months early. There’s more to do and we’re getting on with the job of rebuilding our NHS.
Great acoustic set from @thewombats.co.uk at Rough Trade East last night. Love the new album, ‘oh the Ocean’
At this morning's Transport Questions in the House of Commons, I raised Network Rail's continued delays to the Platform 1 lift at Hertford North. I'm pleased that the Minister agreed to meet with me to discuss how we can push this project forward.
@hertstortlabour.bsky.social Welcome to BlueSky! Make X ex again
Trump is sanctioning the ICC. Is this to force everyone to do lay baseball instead?
This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, I raised in the House of Commons the challenges young people in Hertford and Stortford face in accessing mental health support and asked for an update on the positive steps this government is taking to improve it. youtube.com/shorts/fA4wz...
Business Questions: Children's Mental Health Week 2025
YouTube video by Josh Dean
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I’ve raised the continued delays to the promised lift at Hertford North in a joint letter to Network Rail with Hertford’s county councillors. We’ve requested an urgent update and a meeting to address the impact on our community. I’ll keep residents updated as we push for progress.
This Holocaust Memorial Day, we mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. On this solemn anniversary, we reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust and the devastation that hatred, bigotry and prejudice can lead to. 1/3
Please read my letter clarifying my vote on the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill yesterday evening.
Yesterday, I met Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson MP to discuss Labour’s mission to break barriers to opportunity for every child. In Hertford and Stortford, I’m working with schools, nurseries, and colleges to deliver the Plan for Change, ensuring every child gets the best start in life.
My year in music! Yes it’s my Spotify Wrapped open.spotify.com/wrapped/shar...
My top song of 2024 – listen now
2024 Wrapped
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Well done @joshdeanmp.bsky.social ! Finally we have an Mp who gets things done for his constituents
Josh Dean MP@joshdeanmp.bsky.social · 2y ago🧵 UPDATE: Fanshawe and Leventhorpe pools Yesterday I met with @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social, Minister in the Department for Education, who confirmed that guidance has recently been issued on exceptional circumstances funding for 2025/26. 1/
The markets have been mitigating the impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs on EU exports by causing the dollar to strengthen. #tariffsdontwork #lovefreetrade
Incredibly positive news for grassroots venues, independent promoters and the rest of the grassroots ecosystem. A levy on tickets for shows at arenas and stadiums is coming. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gove...
Ministers back voluntary levy on arena gig tickets to support grassroots venues
Ministers expect the music industry to take forward proposals for the fee to be implemented for shows.
independent.co.uk
So Google have been ordered to sell Chrome. The judge to do this is called Judge Mehta. ‘Sell Chrome to end search monopoly, Google told’ www.bbc.com/news/article...
Google told to sell Chrome to end search monopoly
The tech giant is resisting fiercely, calling the proposal "wildly overbroad" and claiming it will hurt consumers.
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Following my letter to Govia Thameslink raising concerns on behalf of constituents last month, I'm pleased to see that improved signage has been introduced at Hertford North train station, clearly indicating that contactless payments are not valid on journeys north of Hertford.
