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I'm far too far away to have been able to attend, but gather from Twitter that it was a huge success. Hope you're out of hospital soon, if not already, Sarah. Your speech in May was one of the most inspirational things I've ever read. The link to it has been my pinned tweet on Twitter ever since and is still regularly read and retweeted.

Go well Madge.

And take care Sarah

Sarah/Madge - just another one wishing you well and sorry to hear you weren't able to make the meeting that you were instrumental in making happen.

Your speech earlier this year was fantastic. Glad you were able to at least read the accounts of last night, thanks to the great tweeters out there.

Sorry @WichBitchHarpyTerfThatsMe - in my parents house it was always a mild cheddar, not Wensleydale! I've tried it with Wensleydale, I want to prefer Wensleydale, but the taste of childhood for me is cheddar with Christmas cake 😏

Sarah, I've never read your speech before and it's moved me massively. I'm on the wrong side of the Pennines but wishing you all the best for your recovery, you're amazing

You need to be more specific dianebrester, christmas cake must only be eaten with wensleydale cheese!

Last night was interesting. Ruth Serwotka's speech did sound rather like a party political broadcast on behalf of the LP though. She was bigging up how positive their manifesto is for women but couldn't properly respond to an audience member asking how we could be assured that by women the LP aren't including TW.

Another interesting point for me was an unofficial speaker (from Liverpool Resisters I think) who told us that the Labour Women's Declaration was something created independently by a group of left wing women during the weekend of the FiLiA conference. So not, as some people have thought, a softener created by the LP following the announcement of the GE.

Thank you for all you've done Sarah, so great to see the Leeds women rising!

I'm a Leeds 9 girl, born in Jimmys, now part of the great missionary movement to teach the South that Christmas cake must only be eaten with cheese.

Sending positive vibes for your full recovery xx

Sarah, I just want to thank you for all you are doing.

I remember reading your speech on here and being completely blown away by the beauty and truth of your words.

I've also kept the speech and read it again whenever I need a shot of courage to keep going.

So thank you Sarah - I hope you know the impact you have had on so many women.

Wishing you health and happiness and hope you're back home with your family soon

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I'm nowhere near Leeds but have been fortunate enough to be able to attend two WPUK events nearer to hom and remember following events in Leeds last year like .
Thank you Sarah and to your colleagues for making last night - it's so important but not at all easy to stand up this way, especially when you have so much else going on x

Sarah you were missed ❤️ - thanks so much for making it happen.

It was a great night, some really good talks & thoughts to take away. I know a few of us were live tweeting so you should get a flavour of it at least.

There were a few protestors outside, but they went home 10 minutes after the meeting started because they were cold and wet 🙂

All the best wishes for your health, Sarah. You brilliant, brave, powerful woman.

Sarah, I'm so sorry you weren't able to come. I spoke to a number of women about your wonderful speech after the meeting and we agreed that Leeds is lucky to have you. I hope you're feeling better soon.

awww! I made a few squares for that blanket - I'm so glad you like it.

So sorry you weren't able to go Sarah, take care and look after yourself, you're amazing and Leeds needs you!

Wow Sarah, love the speech. Good luck on your recovery X

I'm in Scotland but really looking forward to reading about it.

Thank you Sarah for your incredible work and bravery in standing up for women. I too have a copy of your speech saved on my phone to read when I need inspiration.

I hope your health improves very soon.

Sarah, you’ve been a breath of fresh air, thank you. I’m sorry to hear you’re Ill

It’s a corker of an event. Inspiring, heartbreaking, encouraging and a call to action for all of us.

You are fantastic Sarah. I live in your ward and we know each other, sort of. I can't go tonight because of babysitting, illness and the like.

Hope you are OK xxx

Hope you're feeling much better soon Sarah, you'll be missed.

I'm on my way, see some of you soo