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Five reasons to vote for Sarah Hacker (By Owen Jones)

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7 years ago

March 6, 2018

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We are supporting Sarah Hacker in the selection for Reading West’s Parliamentary Candidate.

The shortlisted of three candidates: included Sarah Hacker will attend hustings on March 10th the Pavillion in Oxford Road, where Reading West Members will be able to hear each of them present their case and vote to choose their candidate for the next election.

Sarah Hacker is our favourite candidate.

We are not alone! Union organisations (Unite, ASLEF, GBM), left-wing British political party Momentum and many individuals including Owen Jones have endorsed Sarah Hacker.

Here it is the Open letter from Owen Jones…

Five reasons to vote for Sarah Hacker (By Owen Jones)

This Saturday Reading West will choose it’s next Labour MP. With less than 3000 votes left here between Labour and the Tories it is vital that local members get along to Saturday’s meeting and vote for a candidate who can win here for Labour. I don’t have a vote in this selection, but if I did I would be voting for Sarah Hacker and here’s why;

Sarah is local; Sarah knows what matters to voters in Reading West because she faces the same issues as them. Sarah has lived in Reading her entire life, and now she’s raising her family here. From traffic control to rent controls, Sarah understands what it’s like to live, work and bring kids up in Reading West.
Sarah is experienced; having already spent 7 years representing you on Reading District Council, and a year as Mayor of Reading Sarah’s already proven she has what it takes to win for Labour and for Reading.
Sarah is a working person; Sarah’s been a trade unionist her entire life, representing workers and fighting for equality. Sarah has always been, and always will be on the side of workers.
Sarah supports Jeremy Corbyn; Sarah voted for Jeremy Corbyn, supports our manifesto and in 2016 she defended Jeremy Corbyn in the leadership challenge. Sarah is a committed socialist but more over she has fought for a united Labour Party behind Jeremy at every opportunity.
Sarah is genuinely committed to ensure Reading West works for the many and not the few. You can find out more https://www.facebook.com/CllrSarahHacker/posts/1724377177601431

You can vote for Sarah on March 10th, 12pm at The Pavilion 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY.

In Solidarity,

Owen

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OLLY MURS plays READING – Palmer Park on Friday 13th June 2025!

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3 weeks ago

April 11, 2025

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Olly Murs fans, buckle up! The Palmer Park Summer Series is delighted to announce Olly Murs Live in Palmer Park, Reading on Friday 13th June 2025.

It’s 15 years since Olly exploded onto our screens, yet he is still more determined than ever about what’s next. With 7 successful albums, 5 of them reaching no.1, in excess of 2 million tour tickets sold, 7.6M monthly Spotify listeners & a combined following of over 27M across social media, Olly has so far had an incredible career as a singer, songwriter & TV personality.

2024 was also a busy year with Olly working 44 dates touring with Take That & finishing off the summer with a run of his own headliner gigs. Having just announced a summer tour in 2025,
Olly has another action-packed year ahead of him & will be celebrating his 15-year anniversary gigging all the hits as he travels down the road to Reading, Palmer Park with Legacy Live on Friday 13th June.

Don’t miss the chance to celebrate 15 fantastic years of Olly Murs in Reading! Book your tickets now at www.legacylive.co Limited Tickets Available!

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Host a Street Party This Summer – Apply Now for Free Road Closures in Reading

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4 weeks ago

April 4, 2025

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People are being encouraged to bring communities together this summer by holding their own street parties as part of The Big Lunch 2025.

This year’s celebrations are particularly significant, as they coincide with the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day – a special opportunity to come together with neighbours in both celebration and commemoration.

Free Road Closures for Summer 2025 Street Parties

Reading Borough Council is once again supporting local events by covering the cost of road closure fees for street parties on any of the following weekends:

Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 June – The Big Lunch Weekend
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June – Armed Forces Day
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 July

How to Apply

To host a street party, residents must apply by Monday 21 April 2025. Applications must ensure the proposed road closure does not affect a main through-route or public transport route. Organisers are also asked to consult with neighbours, address any concerns, and ensure access for emergency services is maintained throughout the event.

You’ll need to provide:

Your name and contact details
The name(s) of the road(s) to be closed
The date and times of the closure
A list of the properties that will be affected
Details of how you will notify residents of the closure
Confirmation that neighbours are on board with the plans

So, roll out your bunting, get the trestle tables down from the loft, and start planning your perfect summer street party!

For more information and to submit your application, visit the Reading Borough Council website.

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MP for Earley and Woodley Yuan Yang shortlisted for women’s prize

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1 month ago

March 28, 2025

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MP for Earley and Woodley Yuan Yang among shortlisted women for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction in 2025.

Yuan Yang, the MP for Woodley and Earley, wrote Private Revolutions: Coming of Age in a New China, while Oxford-based Dr Rachel Clarke wrote The Story of a Heart.

Ms Puri said the non-fiction works were “united by an unforgettable voice, rigour, and unique insight”.

The shortlist is rounded out by Dr Rachel Clarke’s The Story of a Heart, The Buffalo Stance singer’s A Thousand Threads, Chloe Dalton’s Raising Hare, Clare Mulley’s Agent Zo: The Untold Stories of Courageous WW2 Resistance Fighter Elzbieta Zawacka, and Helen Scales’ What the Wild Sea Can Be: The Future of the World’s Ocean.