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Hi I’m a Leeds Councillor

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MadgePickup · 18/11/2019 21:44

Hi Mumsnet, I’m an Independent councillor on LCC. My name is Sarah Field and I’m a huge follower of Mumsnet Feminists.

Anyway am just putting a call out for anyone who still wants to buy a WPUK ticket for this Friday. Venue will be released in the afternoon. Unfortunately I’m not well enough to be on the panel, but would love to see the venue packed to the rafters and looking forward to listening to some amazing women.

Due to a shock cancer diagnosis in early July I’ve had to drop the mantle due to chemotherapy and a rough few months. But slowly I want to get back momentum and take back the fight against Leeds misogyny and its sex trade.

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Womenzwork · 22/11/2019 18:10

Sarah, that speech was (is) phenomenal. Thank you for all you have done and I do hope you are feeling better soon. Bastard cancer. I would love to attend these events but my circumstances don't permit it at the moment either. I am sure it will be great tonight.

KristinaM · 22/11/2019 17:48

💐get well soon

FadingStar · 22/11/2019 17:45

Take care Sarah you unbelievable Shero! Thanks

cwg1 · 22/11/2019 17:38

Sarah - for you Flowers

RummidgeGeneral · 22/11/2019 17:36

Awesome speech Sarah. Sending you good wishes for your health.

packingsoapandwater · 22/11/2019 17:29

Exceptional speech, Sarah.

Cooroo · 22/11/2019 17:27

Take care Sarah, you be missed!

StroppyWoman · 22/11/2019 16:47

Oh Sarah, so sorry to hear that! Hope you are on the mend soon.

StroppyWoman · 22/11/2019 16:46

@MoltenLasagne I got my details about 15 minutes ago, so you should have them now or very shortly.

Looking forward to tonight - twice the size of the one planned last year! We're making progress as people find out what's really meant by the mantra TWAW.

See some of you there!

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MadgePickup · 22/11/2019 16:45

Unfortunately I’ve had to be admitted back into hospital. I can’t make it tonight and I’m so, so disappointed.

I know it’ll be great and hope there’s no trouble.

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MoltenLasagne · 22/11/2019 15:10

Has anyone seen info on the venue yet? I'm refreshing my emails but haven't seen anything

SirVixofVixHall · 19/11/2019 15:35

Sarah, you are a legend. I am too far away to come to Leeds but Thank you for speaking up for all of us, for me, for my daughters, for all women. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

TirisfalPumpkin · 19/11/2019 13:03

Shall be there. Was lucky enough to hear your speech in person last time; much admiration for your clear thinking & support of women, and well wishes for you.

Insertdeadcatsnamehere · 19/11/2019 11:53

Hi Sarah, loved your speech and hope to be there on Friday. Hope your treatment goes well.

Rachelsfatarse · 19/11/2019 11:53

Best wishes Sarah, I’ll be there on Friday

vaginafetishist · 19/11/2019 11:22

Woah what a speech. Goosebumps.

PaleBlueMoonlight · 19/11/2019 11:10

Agh, how did I miss this (can’t see it on the WPUK website).

BernardBlacksWineIceLolly · 19/11/2019 10:42

Sarah, I read your speech at the time and thought it was amazing Flowers

I used to live in Leeds, it really is a fantastic city

Too far for me to get to the meeting now sadly, but I’m sure it will be amazing

BovaryX · 19/11/2019 10:14

Sarah, what a superb speech. You have eloquently and passionately expressed why this is so important. I would love to attend the meeting in Leeds, but I am not in the UK, so can’t make it. The very best of luck to you. I am not a Labour voter, but I have a great deal of respect for principled politicians and you are clearly one of those.

MoltenLasagne · 19/11/2019 10:09

Hi Sarah, very exciting to see you here on Mumsnet. I loved your speech and it's very reassuring to know that there is someone who is standing up for women in this city.

I'd somehow missed that WPUK was coming back to Leeds so very glad of your post. I missed the last one but have bought a ticket and will be there on Friday.

NightLion · 19/11/2019 09:55

Hi Sarah, I'm a long way from Leeds, but I want to thank you for giving that speech and wish you well for your recovery Flowers

ThePankhurstConnection · 19/11/2019 09:40

Hi Sarah, I really wish I could come. It is great to 'see' you here your speech was fantastic, and I appreciate any politician who is brave enough to stand up and speak for women. Unfortunately I live too far away from Leeds and it would be too pricey to go this time - although I'd love to go. I hope you are feeling ok right now and wish you well for the future. You're a star.

CriticalCondition · 19/11/2019 09:37

I'm too far away to make the meeting. But it's good to see you here. You are an inspiration. Your speech was an eye opener and I've kept and sent it to several people.
All the very best. Flowers

RuffleCrow · 19/11/2019 09:29

As a former councillor myself I salute you on your speech.

Council meetings can be surprisingly intimidating, between the 'born to rule' entitlement of the male, pale and stale and the self-righteousness of the conspicuously woke, it's challenging sometimes just finding the courage to follow your own path and conscience.

I'm nowhere near Leeds but good luck with the meeting. And with your recovery Flowers

Joisanofthedales · 19/11/2019 09:20

Sarah Flowers