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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire @mayorofwy.bsky.social · Aug 5

Another major step forward for rail passengers ✅

@thetrupgrade.bsky.social will mean more frequent, faster, and greener trains.

With the project on time and on budget, it's great to see the recent electrification & upgrade works on the Leeds to York route now completed.

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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · Aug 5

The new edition of Financial Help for Families: What you need to know is out now.

Order your copy today: bit.ly/4okXGTu

This updated guide is for anyone working with families to help maximise their income or deal with a benefit problem.

Inside this guide:
explanation of benefit rules, Scotland-only payments, help with school costs like free meals, clear examples & practical advice.

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Leeds Labour Group @leeds-labour.bsky.social · Feb 26

🌹⚖️Leeds CC Budget Day⚖️🌹

Today LCC sets it's '25-26 budget, for the first time in 15 years under a Labour Government, taking steps to repair the damage done by £2.7BN of Tory austerity.

We will continue to deliver for a greener, safer, fairer city.

Watch from 1pm:

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Full Council - YouTube

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AdyBee 🐝 @adybee.bsky.social · Feb 26

Quick reminder of the Greensill scandal from @graceblakeley.bsky.social …

There's a Sickness at the Heart of British Democracy & It's called Corruption

YouTube video by Double Down News

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Jess Lennox @jesslennox.bsky.social · Jan 15

It's Full Council day in #Leeds, and I am bringing this White Paper to celebrate the national recognition Leeds is receiving for our ambitious and progressive strategies - delivering good, safe, affordable homes and new green infrastructure - for everyone who lives here.

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Jess Lennox @jesslennox.bsky.social · Nov 27

It's the last two weeks of the consultation on Selective Landlord Licensing - the link to fill it out is here: search.app?link=https%3...

This is one of the biggest tools we have as a local authority to regulate the standards of private rented housing in our city, and has already made a difference.

Selective Licensing consultation in East, South and West Leeds

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Jess Lennox @jesslennox.bsky.social · Nov 21

"We believe the 36, nearly 40, billion pound discount given for a right to buy houses took a million houses out of the public housing sector which is desperately needed for rent." - John Prescott

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