Epping, Essex 🌳 Conservative Councillor 💙 Views my own!
Joined July 2009
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Thank you, Epping West & Rural!
I’m absolutely delighted to have been re-elected to @eppingforestdc. It was especially meaningful that the count took place at the new Leisure Centre which I was proud to help deliver.
Epping is my home & I will always fight for our community…
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Holly Whitbread retweeted
Jun 7
And she would be utterly ashamed of you today. She hated disloyalty and opportunists who betrayed her party
Today is the twenty fifth anniversary of the 2001 General Election when Romford became the first "GAIN" from Tony Blair's new Labour with the largest swing in the United Kingdom, electing me as Member of Parliament for Romford. Margaret Thatcher's visit to campaign for me two days before is included here in this historic footage from that famous victory, now a quarter of a century ago! 🇬🇧🏴
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Holly Whitbread retweeted
Jun 2
I don’t want to hear about Black Lives Matter.
I don’t want to hear about White Lives Matter.
Everyone matters.
Henry Nowak matters.
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Holly Whitbread retweeted
Jun 2
Reform’s attack on @KemiBadenoch is a straightforward lie, and everyone can see it.
Here’s what Kemi actually said this morning ⬇️
Jun 2
Kemi Badenoch, just like Starmer, doesn’t care.
Only Reform UK will openly say that white lives matter too.
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The truncated quote actually reads:
"I don’t want to hear about Black Lives Matter.
I don’t want to hear about White Lives Matter.
Everyone matters.
Henry Nowak matters."
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Holly Whitbread retweeted
This is wrong. It doesn't matter who you vote for, but Kemi Badenoch expressly stated that ALL lives matter and it shouldn't be about someone's race. This sort of "attack ad" isn't about facing up to important issues, it's just a lie.
Jun 2
Kemi Badenoch, just like Starmer, doesn’t care.
Only Reform UK will openly say that white lives matter too.
Community note
The truncated quote actually reads:
"I don’t want to hear about Black Lives Matter.
I don’t want to hear about White Lives Matter.
Everyone matters.
Henry Nowak matters."
x.com/KemiBadenoch/s…
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Disgusting behaviour from Geoff Shaw, the new Reform Epping Forest District Councillor for Theydon Bois and Passingford. He should resign.
This raises yet more serious questions about Reform UK’s vetting process… or lack of one.
Reform UK’s Councillor Geoff Shaw, black face with ‘rasta wig’.
Theydon Bois, Epping Forest District Council.
Any comment @EFReform or @McIvorJaymey?
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Holly Whitbread retweeted
May 20
Thanks to all of the parliamentarians, council leaders & conservation groups who were able to join us in the Churchill Room of the House of Commons last night, to celebrate the start of the anniversary of the Epping Forest Act, where it began 150 years ago
benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/05/20…
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Holly Whitbread retweeted
May 15
You lied, I didn't. You have broken standards and shown you lack the qualities to be Deputy Leader.
May 15
Next time you have an issue, call me. You don’t need to go telling tales and consuming officer time with tittle-tattle
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Holly Whitbread retweeted
May 15
Reform UK has removed the Ukrainian flag in Essex.
Farage’s pro-Kremlin politics always starts with “just asking questions” and ends with this.
May 15
A second Union Flag has been raised outside of Essex County Council’s headquarters in Chelmsford, following control of the authority transferring to Reform UK after last week’s elections.
The move brings Essex County Council in line with Reform UK national policy, which only permits the Union, national, county or armed forces flags to fly at council buildings under its control.
“Today we have raised a second Union Flag at County Hall in Chelmsford. It was a proud moment to see it flying high, representing all of the nations that make up our wonderful United Kingdom.” Cllr Peter Harris, Leader of the Council’s Reform UK group and County Council Leader Elect.
The flag of Ukraine that had previously flown since 2022 has been replaced, and following discussions with the Ukrainian community in the county, will find a new home.
Councillor Harris said: “The replacement of the Ukraine flag does not diminish the support and generosity that Essex residents have shown the people of Ukraine since 2022 and I know this will continue.”
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Holly Whitbread retweeted
May 14
As Labour self-implode, Kemi Badenoch gets ever more confident and impressive. Suspect the polls will start to reflect this as Reform come under more intense scrutiny.
May 13
Labour MPs are so arrogant. They want to lead our country but they can’t even lead a coup.
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Holly Whitbread retweeted
May 13
Many Tories who shifted to Reform will shift back to Conservatives.
Because Kemi is old-school free market, Thatcherite.
Whereas Reform have absorbed the centrists like Robert Jenrick and Nadine Dorries and are more interested in Labour voters now.
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Holly Whitbread retweeted
A referendum on 18 June for Epping residents to decide on the question below:
Do you want Epping Forest District Council to use the Epping Town Neighbourhood Plan to help decide planning applications in the Epping Town neighbourhood area?
Read more at eppingforestdc.gov.uk/notice…
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Holly Whitbread retweeted
May 13
😂😂😂
May 13
As Black Rod knocked on the door, someone in the Commons shouted 'not now, Andy'
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I have spoken to hundreds of residents about the flags on lampposts and signs across Epping. The overwhelming feeling I hear is that many people, like me, love our flag, but are deeply concerned about the motives behind those putting them up and the way this is being done…
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Read my full statement here: facebook.com/share/1RbSJZiir…
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RESULT - CONSERVATIVE HOLD: EPPING WEST AND RURAL (Epping Forest District Council): Holly Whitbread (Con) wins with 32-vote majority - two years after taking seat by 17 votes - 57 votes between the three candidates (Andrew Smith - Reform - 954; Alex Frost - LD - 929).
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Thank you, Epping West & Rural!
I’m absolutely delighted to have been re-elected to @eppingforestdc. It was especially meaningful that the count took place at the new Leisure Centre which I was proud to help deliver.
Epping is my home & I will always fight for our community…
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While I am disappointed not to have been successful for county, I congratulate the Reform candidate. That is democracy & I will hold them to account.
Thank you to the Lib Dems for a respectful campaign, to everyone who supported me & to all who voted. I will serve all residents.
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