Thread by @Alexa_Kantor, After a discussion with the @the3million Young Europeans on why it's important [...]

After a discussion with the @the3million Young Europeans on why it's important for EU citizens to get involved in local politics, let me do a [THREAD] of my "achievements" after being elected for one year.

Being in politics gives you a platform for your cause.

#OurHomeOurVote

Motion in support for South Oxfordshire residents affected by the EU Settlement scheme.

(Motion proposed by Councillor Alexandrine Kantor, seconded by Councillor Anne-Marie Simpson)

#OurHomeOurVote

https://www.facebook.com/notes/alexandrine-kantor/motion-in-support-for-south-oxfordshire-residents-affected-by-the-eu-settlement-/605098843393244/

Following that motion, we wrote to @pritipatel with a wish list as per the motion in the tweet above.

#OurHomeOurVote

http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Letter%20to%20Priti%20Patel%20SoS%20Home%20Dept%20re%20EU%20motion.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2_AzmNrTTgA_xfm0vwcPmspDIbe282dzq6QaL-eheI-UdiwszuW4ehhU8

We sent targeted letters to EU citizens registered on the electoral roll. We left an open letter on the website and encouraged parishes to share it to reach the max EU citizens.

@SouthOxon and @WhiteHorseDC sent 7000+ letters (tbc).

#OurHomeOurVote

http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Letter%20to%20EU%20Citizens%20-%20SOUTH%20OXFORDSHIRE.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0AIc67z1Q2wF_Dcrv_MmTuHeqIWHiQ9bLSE_BKsbfP2ZC-B5xvStsHc7s

Other than the motions, being elected gave me access to local media.

#OurHomeOurVote

Brexit: EU citizens have been 'left in limbo'

#OurHomeOurVote https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18475430.brexit-settled-status-worries-south-oxfordshire/

Brexit: EU citizens have been 'left in limbo'

THOUSANDS of EU citizens living in Oxfordshire are worried about being left in limbo about their right to stay in the UK after Brexit.

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18475430.brexit-settled-status-worries-south-oxfordshire/

Brexit settled status worries in South Oxfordshire.

#OurHomeOurVote https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18475430.brexit-settled-status-worries-south-oxfordshire/

Brexit: EU citizens have been 'left in limbo'

THOUSANDS of EU citizens living in Oxfordshire are worried about being left in limbo about their right to stay in the UK after Brexit.

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18475430.brexit-settled-status-worries-south-oxfordshire/

Oxfordshire councillor's concern for EU residents' legal rights.

#OurHomeOurVote https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17860543.oxfordshire-councillors-concern-eu-residents-legal-rights/

Councillor's concern over treatment of EU citizens ahead of Brexit

AN Oxfordshire councillor has said European citizens will be in legal limbo after Brexit as a result of the government’s current policies.

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17860543.oxfordshire-councillors-concern-eu-residents-legal-rights/

Councillor who has lived in UK for 19 years has not automatically been granted settled status.

#OurHomeOurVote https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17889425.oxfordshire-councillor-lived-uk-19-years-not-automatically-granted-settled-status-home-office/

Councillor who has lived in UK for 19 years has not automatically been granted settled status

This story has been amended since its first publication.

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17889425.oxfordshire-councillor-lived-uk-19-years-not-automatically-granted-settled-status-home-office/

Panic as coronavirus halts woman's citizenship sign off after six years in UK.

#OurHomeOurVote https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/18319406.woman-forced-travel-croydon-citizenship-following-reading-library-closure/

Panic as coronavirus halts woman's citizenship sign off after six years in UK

CORONAVIRUS left one woman’s UK citizenship hanging in the balance as Reading Borough Council cancelled vital meetings risking a £1,600 bill.

https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/18319406.woman-forced-travel-croydon-citizenship-following-reading-library-closure/

Lib Dem councillor for Wheatley Alexandrine Kantor labelled ‘lame’ after Twitter post about how lives have changed after Brexit

(article is much better than the suggested click baity headline)

#OurHomeOurVote https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17808428.lib-dem-councillor-wheatley-alexandrine-kantor-labelled-lame-twitter-post-lives-changed-brexit/

Lib Dem councillor branded ‘lame’ after Twitter post about Brexit and dating

A SOUTH Oxfordshire councillor was caught up in an internet storm after she said she would not date anyone who had voted for Brexit.

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17808428.lib-dem-councillor-wheatley-alexandrine-kantor-labelled-lame-twitter-post-lives-changed-brexit/

BREXIT: 'I feel ashamed to say I live here' say EU Nationals in Oxford over £65 scheme.

#OurHomeOurVote https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17339158.brexit-i-feel-ashamed-say-live-here-say-eu-nationals-oxford-65-scheme/

BREXIT: 'I feel ashamed to say I live here' say EU Nationals over £65 scheme

EU NATIONALS living in Oxfordshire have hit out at a Government scheme forcing them to pay to stay in the country after Brexit.

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17339158.brexit-i-feel-ashamed-say-live-here-say-eu-nationals-oxford-65-scheme/

Motion to adopt in full and without amendments the definitions of Antisemitism (IHRA) and Islamophobia (APPG).

(Motion proposed by Councillor Alexandrine Kantor, seconded by Councillor Sam Casey-Rerhaye)

https://www.facebook.com/notes/alexandrine-kantor/motion-to-adopt-in-full-and-without-amendments-the-definitions-of-antisemitism-i/623153014921160/

South Oxfordshire District Council accepts definition of anti-Semitism. https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18253579.south-oxfordshire-district-council-accepts-definition-anti-semitism/

Council gives backing to anti-racism in show of 'solidarity'

AN Oxfordshire council has accepted to two widely-held definitions of racism in a symbol of 'solidarity'.

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18253579.south-oxfordshire-district-council-accepts-definition-anti-semitism/

Epoch Times conspiracy 'news' sent to Oxfordshire councillors. https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18427763.epoch-times-conspiracy-news-sent-oxfordshire-councillors/

Councillors targeted with conspiracy theory fake news

SOUTH Oxfordshire councillors have raised the alarm after they were apparently targeted by a Trump-backing, Chinese conspiracy theory-peddling…

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18427763.epoch-times-conspiracy-news-sent-oxfordshire-councillors/

Black Lives Matter Oxford faces anti-Semitism concerns. https://cherwell.org/2020/06/30/black-lives-matter-oxford-faces-anti-semitism-concerns/?fbclid=IwAR0WyAywOD4qych1YEw9hQQV1p6J_6IH5Gw5IOcFhEBw4eZ0XptLxopngvs

Black Lives Matter Oxford faces anti-Semitism concerns - Cherwell

CW: Anti-Semitism, Racism The group Black Lives Matter Oxford has been accused of anti-Semitism after posting a widely criticised mural as a cover photo for a Facebook event on Saturday. The photo...

https://cherwell.org/2020/06/30/black-lives-matter-oxford-faces-anti-semitism-concerns/?fbclid=IwAR0WyAywOD4qych1YEw9hQQV1p6J_6IH5Gw5IOcFhEBw4eZ0XptLxopngvs

Neurodiversity Celebrated With Fun And Adventure. https://witherslackgroup.co.uk/chilworth-house-school/news/neurodiversity-celebrated-with-fun-and-adventure/?fbclid=IwAR0n0BXEUMtbyDrKKH6pNlY4bSIwWSAsifq6JreyG-esQyDZTXyaK5xRxcY

Neurodiversity Celebrated With Fun And Adventure - Chilworth House School

Pupils and staff from Chilworth House School recently celebrated Neurodiversity week and incorporated some fun by celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colour and during the same week welcomed Al...

https://witherslackgroup.co.uk/chilworth-house-school/news/neurodiversity-celebrated-with-fun-and-adventure/?fbclid=IwAR0n0BXEUMtbyDrKKH6pNlY4bSIwWSAsifq6JreyG-esQyDZTXyaK5xRxcY

Cllr Alexandrine Kantor speech during the #StopBrexit debate at #LDConf 2019.

Labour voter will vote Libdems after Cllr Alexandrine Kantor speech at the #LibDems Autumn 2019.

Jo Swinson MP mentioning Cllr Alexandrine Kantor during her speech at the LibDems Autumn Conf 2019.

#LibdemLeadership video on @LaylaMoran's to encourage to #VoteLayla https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1278753002258665472

https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1278753002258665472

I corrected live Ed Davey being dishonest on @lbc in the #Libdemleadership. https://twitter.com/Alexa_Kantor/status/1289902334789615619

https://twitter.com/Alexa_Kantor/status/1289902334789615619

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