Stroud Labour🌹
@stroudlabour.bsky.social
Promoted by Rachel Curley, Stroud CLP, 5a Lansdown, Stroud GL5 1BB
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The treadmill of constant GCSE resits brands too many as a failure again and again. It’s no way to build confidence and success. The pass rates for resits are very poor. /1
Lucy Powell pledges to stop GCSE resits trapping pupils in ‘failure’
On the eve of results day, the education secretary says teenagers who fail English and maths get stuck in a cycle and cannot progress to apprenticeships
www.thetimes.com
August 19, 2026 at 10:18 PM
The treadmill of constant GCSE resits brands too many as a failure again and again. It’s no way to build confidence and success. The pass rates for resits are very poor. /1
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We have fought so hard to drive social progress in our country.
But it is clear to see that in modern Britain, racism and misogyny are back. Those who want to take us backwards feel emboldened.
We can and must tackle these evils.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But it is clear to see that in modern Britain, racism and misogyny are back. Those who want to take us backwards feel emboldened.
We can and must tackle these evils.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, says equalities minister
Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says politicians have helped fuel hatred and that police are not taking violence against women and girls seriously enough
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM
We have fought so hard to drive social progress in our country.
But it is clear to see that in modern Britain, racism and misogyny are back. Those who want to take us backwards feel emboldened.
We can and must tackle these evils.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But it is clear to see that in modern Britain, racism and misogyny are back. Those who want to take us backwards feel emboldened.
We can and must tackle these evils.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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For young people who regularly use any of the three stations in the constituency, this could save hundreds of pounds a year.
Another small step to help take the pressure off household finances. Loads more to do though.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Another small step to help take the pressure off household finances. Loads more to do though.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM
For young people who regularly use any of the three stations in the constituency, this could save hundreds of pounds a year.
Another small step to help take the pressure off household finances. Loads more to do though.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Another small step to help take the pressure off household finances. Loads more to do though.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨
From 1 April 2027, people with a Disabled Persons Bus Pass will be able to travel for free at any time of day — not just between 9:30am and 11:00pm! 🚌♿️✨
More freedom. More independence. More opportunities.
From 1 April 2027, people with a Disabled Persons Bus Pass will be able to travel for free at any time of day — not just between 9:30am and 11:00pm! 🚌♿️✨
More freedom. More independence. More opportunities.
August 19, 2026 at 5:27 PM
🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨
From 1 April 2027, people with a Disabled Persons Bus Pass will be able to travel for free at any time of day — not just between 9:30am and 11:00pm! 🚌♿️✨
More freedom. More independence. More opportunities.
From 1 April 2027, people with a Disabled Persons Bus Pass will be able to travel for free at any time of day — not just between 9:30am and 11:00pm! 🚌♿️✨
More freedom. More independence. More opportunities.
🚨 NEW COMMITMENT IN THE FIGHT TO END ROUGH SLEEPING 🏠
In his first week. Andy Burnham pledged to end rough sleeping. Today, the Government has taken a step towards delivering it.
As part of a funding package, the Government has committed to ensuring every rough sleeper has a route off the streets.
In his first week. Andy Burnham pledged to end rough sleeping. Today, the Government has taken a step towards delivering it.
As part of a funding package, the Government has committed to ensuring every rough sleeper has a route off the streets.
August 19, 2026 at 5:22 PM
🚨 NEW COMMITMENT IN THE FIGHT TO END ROUGH SLEEPING 🏠
In his first week. Andy Burnham pledged to end rough sleeping. Today, the Government has taken a step towards delivering it.
As part of a funding package, the Government has committed to ensuring every rough sleeper has a route off the streets.
In his first week. Andy Burnham pledged to end rough sleeping. Today, the Government has taken a step towards delivering it.
As part of a funding package, the Government has committed to ensuring every rough sleeper has a route off the streets.
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Celebrating the reopening of Stroud Lido this morning is the highlight of my summer.
I'm looking forward to coming back for another swim soon, this time in my shorts!
What a great result - thank you all!
I'm looking forward to coming back for another swim soon, this time in my shorts!
What a great result - thank you all!
August 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Celebrating the reopening of Stroud Lido this morning is the highlight of my summer.
I'm looking forward to coming back for another swim soon, this time in my shorts!
What a great result - thank you all!
I'm looking forward to coming back for another swim soon, this time in my shorts!
What a great result - thank you all!