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Working in Labour local government. Annoyed commuter in my spare time.
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Source says plan for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to join forces ‘could put us back on the map’ and pave way for future men’s World Cup bid

This season of the US Traitors is so catty and chaotic, I love it.

Men just need to advocate for themselves more! Lean in guys! Ask for that pay rise! Smile more. Be more flexible! Have you tried a power pose? Go on assertiveness training! If you think you should be paid more, maybe work harder?

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As today marks the third anniversary of Putin’s illegal invasion of the Ukraine, we remember all that the Ukrainian people have been forced to sacrifice. We stand with them now and always 🇺🇦

The cathartic process of leaving a job and all of the WhatsApp groups associated with it 🙏🏼

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Pope Francis has double pneumonia on top of earlier respiratory tract infection

Last time setting early alarms for a commute to London 🥳🥳🥳

Thank you Lidl for classing alcohol as high protein 🙏🏼 🤩

The prime minister announces that waiting lists are coming down but he wants reform to go further by driving competition between the NHS and private clinics

Someone trying to do a FaceTime call during Mass, make it stop 😭

Research from @local.gov.uk shows most councillors have been intimidated or abused; women so more than men, leading to calls to not publish cllrs’ home addresses Yet a male candidate in my borough boasts about publishing his on his leaflets, comparing himself to his female opponent who does not

Interested to hear from MPs today on the potential changes to the assisted dying bill - especially from those who were torn or undecided in the run-up to the vote in November. V grateful for any DMs - on or off record...

Brilliant day at #Lablocal25 🌹 As the former leader of the LGA Labour group, it has been an honour to return as the Minister for Local Government and show my appreciation to all Labour councillors for the hard work they do on the ground to serve their communities. @lgalabour.bsky.social

Temperatures at the North Pole this past Sunday were 20C above average. Oh dear. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

As somebody pointed out yesterday, the bill to ban fox hunting got way more time and scrutiny than this incredibly consequential bill. This is so utterly arse about face; it's the worst way to do this.

Quite excited about the idea of a Solent mayor and what it could achieve for the central south coast 🥳 🏫

Getting ready for the ALC & LGA Labour Group local government conference this weekend.

Can't spell tariffs without FFS

Where should I buy it? What’s the best wine to go it? What’s the perfect cheeseboard? Why do some cheeses have holes? And is it good for you? Here are 34 cheese questions answered by an expert ⬇️

With apologies to fellow England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 fans. England were winning #engirl then I turned the telly on and it all went tits up. Sorry.

This is a very Blue Wall voter retention strategy

You can still apply for the new role of Media Manager with (FGF). We're looking for someone to join the team, lead our growing media and comms activity, and help increase the impact of our work in 2025 @futuregovforum.bsky.social www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/media-manager/

John Prescott was a true friend of local government and inspired so many. We thank him for all he did. Goodbye and rest in peace. 🌹🌹🌹

Planning reforms, the Lower Thames Crossing and a workers’ rights overhaul are all on the chancellor’s agenda to boost growth — but she refused to rule out further tax rises ⬇️

💥 Mind, the leading mental health charity, has quit X. It's here as @mindcharity.bsky.social. It had over 500,000 followers on the other place.

I can’t be the only person who is happy to see the government committing to investment infrastructure- growing the economy and ensuring the country has the future infrastructure that it needs. 🚆 ✈️ 💧

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

I still can’t believe that the BBC News channel was doing a live countdown to the start of the Traitors finale. We have peaked as a nation (or have we?) #thetraitors

Honestly the most annoying thing about The Traitors is the phrase: “one hundred percent faithful.” IT IS A BINARY. Everyone is either 100% faithful or zero percent faithful. Nobody is 43% faithful. MAKE IT STOP.

The Future Governance Forum is hiring! We're looking for a Media Manager to lead our growing media and comms activity, and help increase our public impact. Happy to have a chat if you're interested/please share etc. @futuregovforum.bsky.social www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/media-manager/

BBC says that #TheTraitors S3 has been watched by more than 10 million viewers, making it the biggest BBC audience for an entertainment show since Eurovision 2023.

Why on earth was Kate Hoey ever a Labour MP?

🔺BREAKING: Three hostages have been released from Hamas custody, 15 months after they were seized and dragged over the Gaza border during the October 7 massacre

The infamous @lgalabour.bsky.social mints have gone on tour this weekend

Spending the weekend trying to avoid Traitors spoilers 😱

Currently, those who miscarry before 24 weeks have to take 'sick leave' to grieve the loss of their baby. This isn’t right and it’s time the law caught up. The @commonswomequ.parliament.uk's miscarriage bereavement leave report covers the overwhelming case for statutory leave.

Today’s Observer column is on my new Radio 4 series The Body Politic, starting tomo at 11. It’s forced me to confront the shortcomings of liberalism as an ethical framework for the left more than I've ever done before - and to reconsider my own values & beliefs. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

🚨 The leader of Oldham council, whose grooming inquiry request sparked current debate, speaks out on it for the first time via LabourList today. She warns "political opportunitists" have made Oldham a far-right target again - when the voices that matter are survivors. labourlist.org/2025/01/groo...

They barely have any councillors to lose 🤷🏼‍♀️