Josh Blacker
jkblacker.bsky.social
Josh Blacker
@jkblacker.bsky.social
Ealing Labour Councillor for South Acton, cabinet member for A Fairer Start. Cyclist. Work at Imperial College London.
Don’t just judge it by its beautiful cover - Laura’s books are fab. Really looking forward to getting stuck in
THE ART OF A LIE, is out TODAY! It's a tale of murder, trickery, love, betrayal & Georgian London's first 'iced cream' parlour. I can't wait for you to meet Hannah & William, my two favourite characters of any of my books. Look at that beautiful cover
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BUY NOW: www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
July 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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If you’re out and about in today’s hot weather, our cool spaces map shows you where you can take respite from the heat, cool down and find any nearby water fountains:

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June 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Cannot wait to read this! If you've not pre-ordered already...this indie edition looks amazing
Just LOOK at this BEAUTIFUL indie special edition of THE ART OF A LIE 😍😍😍 It has sprayed pineapple edges, original end papers, and is signed by yours truly. Available to pre-order now from your local independent bookshop. Out July 10th!!!
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June 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We're supporting over 70 primary schools in Ealing who've pledged to go smartphone free

www.aroundealing.com/news/ealing-...
Primary schools pledge to go smartphone-free - Around Ealing
More than 70 primary schools in the borough have pledged to go smartphone free.
www.aroundealing.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Unless it’s actually what she means - some years you get CPI, some years you qualify for 2.5%. Everyone’s ‘basic’ state pension ends up unique to them and their changing circumstances…??
The language she used refers to means testing the triple lock - but you means-test the benefit (the state pension) not the uprating mechanism (the triple lock)
January 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Today Stephen Kinnock and I announce the biggest funding for hospices in a generation:

£100 million for improving buildings, kit and technology

£26 million grant for children and young people’s hospices

An early Christmas present for hospices that do a wonderful job for families.
December 19, 2024 at 10:50 AM
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Exceptional hazing of Claire Coutinho. "You stated 'the climate change lobby have been itching to get this on the statute book for years'. As the person who put it onto the statute book, can you confirm if you are or have ever been a member of the climate change lobby?" @pollybillington.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 12:14 PM
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Technological developments are out-stripping our capacity to tackle violence against women and girls.

Sexually-explicit deepfakes are becoming an increasingly worrying issue - in and out of schools.

So, I am today calling on the Government to ban nudifying tools and apps.
November 22, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Have put together an Ealing Labour starter pack - hope to expand as more sign up here
go.bsky.app/MtbboWb
November 18, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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I’m giving this a go.

I think it’s important we still exist every space, even if it’s uncomfortable. You can’t find the compromises you need to make to live in a cohesive society if you don’t engage with those who you disagree with.

But it would be nice to have nice spaces too.
November 17, 2024 at 8:23 PM