Liberal Democrat - Councillor for Norbury & Woodsmoor in Stockport - Politics - Toy Soldiers - Cats
Hazel Grove
Joined January 2013
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Dominic Hardwick retweeted
Patrick Stewart. Turned up so early and so unobtrusively to be a star in the reasonably priced car, we mistook him for a delivery driver and asked him to go round the back. Took his hat off and said, “But I’m the captain of the Enterprise”. Fucking nice guy.
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
This seems like a great time to reshare my favourite Sir Patrick Stewart performance, ‘What has the ECHR ever done for us?’ It’s just perfect in every possible way … including the ending 😂😂😂 RIP.
🎥 The Guardian
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
A surprising number of people liked the new “Founders’ Relief” in the Budget. I didn’t:
‘They’d have to be somewhere between psychic and insane’
Tax Expert @DanNeidle says he’s sceptical about the founder’s relief scheme announced in the budget
#Peston
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
This is what a valid prayer card looks like, @Nigel_Farage.
Got one today. Attended prayers. Seat reserved. No altercation required.
Happy to show you how it works sometime.
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
It is disgraceful that after pitching Labour as serious on defence, Healey and Streeting are cutting the military's resource budget by nearly £1 billion next year.
This will leave our troops worse off and undermine our security.
Shameful.
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
Absolutely barmy. What a way to disengage the public from archaeology.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Glasgow's Kelvingrove Museum has removed Egyptian mummies from display because there was no 'informed consent from the deceased individual'👇
mol.im/a/16227743
#Exclusive #Scotland #Glasgow #Museums #EgyptianMummies #Woke @MailOnlineScot
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
This stuff angers me so much.
An older building, actually restored for once. Someone not smashing it up to make student flats. Tradesmen, who care about their craft, restoring the brickwork and windows. The paintwork is excellent, and it’s great to see sash windows matching older tiles.
It’s a joy to see buildings like this. Not least in Portsmouth where so many have been lost. Makes a change doesn’t it?
But some little scrote thinks he’s more important than all that - more important than the thoughtful decisions, more important than the effort, and the physical labour, discernment and expertise of the craftsmen. His tag, which took ten seconds, matters more than all that. And more than them.
It’s pure, unadulterated narcissism. And a complete lack of respect for everyone else. I’ll never understand why some socialists, who care about the public realm, think such narcissistic behavior is acceptable. It’s a sign of deep spiritual alienation.
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
🇮🇹 100 Jewish early childhood educators canceled their trip to a professional conference in Italy after they were told to sign a statement condemning Israel.
🇨🇭 An Israeli film was excluded from a queer film festival in Switzerland after the filmmaker was subject to questioning about his beliefs about Israel.
🇬🇧 A British comedian was kicked out of a writing group after being questioned on his beliefs about Israel.
🇮🇪 An Irish hotel cancelled the reservations of 70 people who were attending a conference on combatting antisemitism.
These are just from the past week. Caring about Palestinians is not an excuse to be silent when antisemitism is being normalized across the world.
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
I’m not going to agree with Andy Burnham on everything, but this statement needed to be said by a Prime Minister. After the Conservatives suppressed the truth for years, this took courage.
Andy Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference in Brexit referendum
@campbellclaret and @RoryStewartUK's exclusive interview with @andyburnham on tomorrow's episode of Leading is out in full at midnight.
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
After the Green Party's "Zionism is Racism" vote, the Leader of Haringey Council, which is controlled by the Greens, wrote to various Synagogues in the borough to "reassure" them.
I want to show you Highgate Synagogue's reply. I believe it is worth reading in its entirety.
Synagogue rejects Green council leader’s attempt to ‘reassure’ them after “Zionism is Racism” vote
jewishnews.co.uk/synagogue-r…
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
Dominic Lawson on why Jeffrey Archer was not a gentleman but a monumental con-man.
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10…
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
This week marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026.
It is a time to honour the lives of all babies who have sadly died, at any stage of their pregnancy or life. We acknowledge that many families across the country tell us that they do not have suitable support or resources they need at the time of their bereavement.
This week we join the very many charities, organisations and families across the country in raising awareness. Brighton Pier, Nottingham City Council House, Nottingham Cathedral of St Barnabas, Chichester City Council House and the Holy Cross, and St Ia Church in St Ives are illuminating their buildings in pink and blue to show solidarity with families across the country.
Throughout the week, the Review Team will take part in activities to remember all bereaved families. Today, our team will release flowers along Chichester canal as part of our annual river walk.
The Review Team recognises the lifelong harm and consequences that bereavement can bring, so if you feel that you need additional support at this time please make contact with the psychological support team made available to all families and family members included within the Review.
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
Zack Polanski tells @nickrobinsonpg he skipped the vote on the 'Zionism is Racism' motion at the Green Party conference because he was campaigning in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.
"Don't insult our intelligence," retorts Nick.
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
That the antisemitic entryists who have captured the Green Party, are being antisemitic, is no surprise. That the Party Leader skipped this vote and failed to use his authority to argue against them, is an astonishing act of weakness. Real Greens are welcome in the Lib Dems…
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
You can tell Ozempic and Mounjaro are popular…in our Timpson shops we have seen a 680% increase in the number of free holes in customers belts we’ve been doing this year.
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
Them: "If we give away Chagos and lease them back, then we secure their use for 100 years"
Me: "But if after a few years they nullify the lease, do we get the islands back?"
Them: "No"
Me: "So not secured at all then?"
Them: "Well..."
Me: "...and we already own them?"
Them: "Yes"
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II visited the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ and directed officials to promote and improve the site ahead of the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism in 2030.
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
This is the fifth time since 2006 that Whitehall has decided the school canteen is the answer to tackling obesity.
It doesn't work - look at the evidence.
When will parents take responsibility for their kids' diets?
🚨 NEW: The Government says the following foods will be banned or limited in schools from September 2027 to tackle obesity
Banned:
🍳 Fried eggs
🍟 Deep-fried food such as fish and chips (must be oven-baked only)
🥐 Breakfast pastries
🥣 Coco Pops and other high-sugar cereals
🍫 Nutella/chocolate spread
Limited:
🌭 Processed meat such as sausages, chicken nuggets and ham - once a week and must be served with fruit or vegetables
🍰 Sweet desserts - once a week in primary schools and twice a week in secondary schools, which must be served with fruit (e.g. blueberries alongside apple crumble)
🫗 Starchy foods cooked in oil or fat - twice a week
🍕 Foods high in fat and salt such as pizza and sausage rolls - only as a very occasional one-off
🥤 Drinks high in sugar or sweetener - only as a very occasional one-off
🍞 Bread - at least 4g of fibre per 100g and 50% wholemeal flour
🍅 Tomato ketchup and other salt and sugar condiments - 10g portions
Additions:
🌾 Wholegrain - one pasta dish a week must contain at least 50% wholewheat pasta
🧆 Pulses - lentils or chickpeas with one main meal a week
🥦 Fruit and vegetables - every dish must include at least one portion
Dominic Hardwick retweeted
NEW: Janet Daby, Labour MP for Lewisham East, has switched from voting FOR assisted dying to AGAINST
She says she is concerned about the risks of coercion, especially among people of ethnic minority backgrounds
"Following my vote in favor of assisted dying, for the following two nights I had nightmares about dying and death.
"I had to wrestle with myself, knowing that I was not entirely comfortable with the decision I had made, and my conscience was not at peace"