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Nick Kelly

@nickkelly42.bsky.social

Labour Candidate for Ladywell Ward, Lewisham. Senior Parliamentary Assistant for Cat Eccles MP. Originally from Aotearoa/New Zealand. http://www.nickkelly.blog

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Nick Kelly@nickkelly42.bsky.social · 3w ago

Labour’s route back to power in New Zealand runs through coalition politics and overseas voters If Labour wants to return to government in Wellington, the campaign cannot stop at New Zealand's borders. The road to victory may run through Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, but a small part of…

Labour’s route back to power in New Zealand runs through coalition politics and overseas voters

If Labour wants to return to government in Wellington, the campaign cannot stop at New Zealand's borders. The road to victory may run through Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, but a small part of it runs through London too.

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Nick Kelly@nickkelly42.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The UK does not elect a Prime Minister directly. Unlike presidential systems (such as France or Ireland), voters elect Members of Parliament. The leader of the party that can command a majority in the House of Commons becomes Prime Minister and forms a government.

Some thoughts on Leadership Changes and Democratic Mandate in the Westminster Parliamentary system

Voters elect MPs, not a Prime Minister directly Governments are based on a programme agreed with the electorate Leadership can change if the parliamentary party determines it should The democratic mandate endures so long as the government retains the confidence of the House of Commons

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️@labour4pr.bsky.social · 5mo ago

@alexsobel.co.uk calls on Keir Starmer to address the “broken status quo” of First Past the Post. #Labour4PR #ElectoralReform #Democracy

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️@labour4pr.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🔥 Westminster's First Past the Post system is broken and unfair. 🌹 Today, 66 Labour MPs have signed an amendment, led by @alexsobel.co.uk, to mend it. 👇 Let’s make sure the “Representation or the People Bill” does what it says on the tin. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Nick Kelly@nickkelly42.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Labour has shown what that leadership looks like: locally through strong landlord licensing and enforcement, and nationally through the abolition of Section 21. By voting Labour on 7 May, you can help ensure these hard‑won rights are protected.

Who Ended No‑Fault Evictions? Labour Did

Ending no‑fault evictions in England is a major step forward — but it will only endure if it is actively defended. These protections must be locked in, strengthened, and never allowed to be rolled …

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Nick Kelly@nickkelly42.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Ending no‑fault evictions in England is a major step forward — but it will only endure if it is actively defended. These protections must be locked in, strengthened, and never allowed to be rolled back. That's why you need to vote Labour on Thursday 7 May.

Who Ended No‑Fault Evictions? Labour Did

Ending no‑fault evictions in England is a major step forward — but it will only endure if it is actively defended. These protections must be locked in, strengthened, and never allowed to be rolled back. Labour has already shown what that leadership looks like: locally through strong landlord licensing and enforcement, and nationally through the abolition of Section 21. This is a party that delivers real change for renters, not empty promises.

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Nick Kelly@nickkelly42.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Donation Hub Lewisham: Community Action Supporting Those Most in Need in South East London

Donation Hub Lewisham: Community Action Supporting Those Most in Need in South East London

The Donation Hub offers far more than a foodbank alone. It provides clothing, furniture, essential household items, and practical support to those who need it most across Lewisham. Crucially, its focus is not just on meeting immediate needs, but on helping people regain stability and confidence so they can get back on their feet. Many of the volunteers giving their time today have previously relied on the Hub’s support themselves — a powerful reflection of its impact and the strong sense of community it continues to build.

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Nick Kelly@nickkelly42.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Our opponents in this election are only just putting forward a local manifesto for Lewisham, despite it being just days before the election. Instead, their focus is on issues well beyond the powers of the council, offering simplistic slogans on complex international conflicts...

From Housing to Green Spaces: How Labour Is Delivering for Ladywell

Our opponents in this election are only just putting forward a local manifesto for Lewisham, despite it being just days before the election. Instead, their focus is on issues well beyond the powers of the council, offering simplistic slogans on complex international conflicts while ignoring the everyday decisions that matter here in Ladywell. Far from “sending a message to government”, all this does is show a fundamental misunderstanding of what local government does — and of what it takes to do the hard work of delivering for residents locally for the next four years.

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Nick Kelly@nickkelly42.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Green spaces are essential to both physical and mental wellbeing. Trees and plant life help clean the air we breathe, while parks enhance our quality of life in countless ways. That is why protecting and investing in Lewisham’s green spaces continues to be a priority for Lewisham Labour.

Labour – Investing in Green Spaces and Healthier Communities

Recently, alongside Ayesha Lahai‑Taylor and Collet Hunter, I visited Ladywell Fields in Lewisham, a much‑loved Green Flag park and vital green space for local residents. In the clip below, we talk about some of the great things happening here: Lewisham boasts some of the finest green spaces in London, and ongoing investment is enhancing them for everyone. The improvements to the skate park at Ladywell Fields are a clear example of this commitment in action.

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Nick Kelly@nickkelly42.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Lewisham shopping centre redevelopment – taking the borough forward The role of the opposition is to hold government—including local government—to account. That role comes with responsibilities to voters: first, to be truthful, and second, when opposing a proposal, to put forward a credible…

Lewisham shopping centre redevelopment – taking the borough forward

The role of the opposition is to hold government—including local government—to account. That role comes with responsibilities to voters: first, to be truthful, and second, when opposing a proposal, to put forward a credible alternative. Sadly, in Lewisham, the campaign opposing the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre does neither. As demonstrated in the video and Instagram post linked below, the opposition relies on misinformation rather than facts, and protest rather than practical solutions:

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Jessica Elgot@jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 2y ago

Exclusive - Labour urged to defend workers’ rights bill as poll shows huge public support Poll reveals 72% of UK voters favour ban on zero-hours contracts, including majority of Tory and Reform supporters Labour MPs tell the Guardian govt must face down critics and deliver bill in full.

Labour urged to defend workers’ rights bill as poll shows huge public support

Exclusive: Poll reveals 72% of UK voters favour ban on zero-hours contracts, including majority of Tory and Reform supporters

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