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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 17m

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the release of the bodies of the deceased hostages.

PM statement on the release of the bodies of the deceased hostages

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the release of the bodies of the deceased hostages.

www.gov.uk

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LaindonFeminist: 10 Year Keir @viviane49.bsky.social · 6h

So not only have Labour been pivotal on the world stage they’re delivering for the homeless, protecting homes/businesses from flooding and slashing delays to get housing built. All in a normal week under a Labour government. Oh and the economy is still outperforming most, bar US

1. The UK is forecast to be the second-fastest growing of the world's most advanced economies this year. IMF)
2. Deposit Returns Scheme on drinks containers from Oct 27 to run in major supermarkets in England/Wales
3. Every Labour MP voted to ban the badger cull 👏👏👏
4. Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill – a key driver for growth to slash planning delays
5. New Fair Work Agency will transform how employment rights are enforced across the UK.
6. Deprived communities to get new flood defences faster
7. Sellafield Ltd awards £2.9bn infrastructure contracts
8. £84 million injection to tackle homelessness
9. Half of rail operators publicly owned with Greater Anglia onboard
10. First illegal migrants returned under new UK-France agreement
11. Patients in poorer areas to get better access to GPs
12. 10,600 new UK jobs have be

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 3h

“Epithets like “f----t,” “retarded” and “n--ga” appeared more than 251 times combined”

If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 1h

The new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will put in place a fair and transparent system that enables families of victims, including those who never came home from service in Northern Ireland, to seek answers.

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to repeal and replace Legacy Act

The new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will put in place a fair and transparent system that enables families of victims, including those who never came home from service in Northern Ireland, to seek a...

www.gov.uk

Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 2h

The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP reiterates Government’s steadfast support for her family’s long and painful fight for justice.

Defence Secretary meets with the niece of the late Agnes Wanjiru

The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP reiterates Government’s steadfast support for her family’s long and painful fight for justice.

www.gov.uk

Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 6h

Alongside the US Government, the UK has today sanctioned a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia.

UK and US take joint action to disrupt major online fraud network

Alongside the US Government, the UK has today sanctioned a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia.

www.gov.uk

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 6h

Alongside the US Government, the UK has today sanctioned a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia.

UK and US take joint action to disrupt major online fraud network

Alongside the US Government, the UK has today sanctioned a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia.

www.gov.uk

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 6h

You need to explain how nationalising water companies is the right way currently when it would cost almost £100 billion of taxpayers money.

They have gotten away with destroying environment for so long, but there are more realistic and cost effective measures being taken.

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Eleanor Langford @eleanormia.bsky.social · 6h

Exclusive: Disabled people and groups will have direct influence over the forthcoming PIP review, Stephen Timms has told @theipaper.com

The DWP minister said the review would be led by two co-chairs and a steering group “of about a dozen people, most of whom will be disabled”

PIP reform proposals will be decided by disability groups, minister pledges

Stephen Timms said he hoped the review would create a ‘consensus about the right way forward’ on PIP after MPs’ rebellion

inews.co.uk

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 6h

The number of robberies involving a knife, or the threat of one, continues to fall in England and Wales.

Knife robberies continue to fall under taskforce crack down

The number of robberies involving a knife, or the threat of one, continues to fall in England and Wales.

www.gov.uk

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 7h

Hilary Benn is now making a statement on the Northern Ireland Troubles and how the Tories Legacy Act legislation is a complete failure.

Another example of the Tories making a mess of every single thing they touch.

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 7h

She won't read about that on X though.

Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 7h

Context, is that it will then go back to target in 2027, and this is alongside the second highest growth in G7 this year and next year.

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 7h

UK will be second-fastest-growing G7 economy this year and next, IMF predicts.

Almost as if Rachel Reeves knows what she is doing.

UK forecast to be second-fastest growing economy in G7 - IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded the rate at which the UK economy will grow this year.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 7h

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

www.gov.uk

Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 8h

Some people may say "Well as a Labour person you would say that''.

Edward Leigh, Andrew Mitchell and Kit Malthouse all taking a constructive approach and not echoing nonsense of their Leader.

They all know they have a dud leader.

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 8h

Shambolic response from Kemi Badenoch to the Prime Minister on the Middle East Statement.

Tory MPs can move against her in a month.

No serious acknowledgement of the peace plan which is being implemented.

A person so arrogant, they fail to see their own ineptitude.

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Kevin Schofield @kevinschofied.bsky.social · 8h

Blow For Putin As Number Of Russian Casualties In Ukraine War Breaks Through The Million Barrier

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/blow-f...

Blow For Putin As Number Of Russian Casualties In Ukraine War Breaks Through The Million Barrier

The rate at which Moscow is suffering military casualties is also going up.

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 9h

Government kicks off a new national campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of sometimes unreliable advice and false expectations online.

Parents supported to navigate early years misinformation online

Government kicks off a new national campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of sometimes unreliable advice and false expectations online.

www.gov.uk

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 10h

What's this?

An actual media story being positive about the real achievements the Labour government are making towards delivering their manifesto.

I know many of you already know this fact, but isn't it good to see someone in the media reporting it?

Thank you @politicsjoe.bsky.social

Labour has already delivered or making progress towards two-thirds of its manifesto pledges

The Labour government has already delivered or is making progress towards around two thirds of its manifesto pledges, after just over a year in power.

www.joe.co.uk

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 9h

Everything the Tories did really did turn to dust.

Andrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 11h

There’s not much to say about the solid wall insulation failures that hasn’t already been said. A diabolical policy failure that wasted money and harmed people.

But one thing I will add is: I think it highlights the need for more state delivery capacity on warm homes, not just regulation
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Almost all external insulation fitted under Tory scheme needs repair or replacing, report finds

Homeowners who took advantage of government programmes left with cladding likely to cause damp

www.theguardian.com

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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 11h

To all you patriots (and UK authorities)

Is this not political interference of the most egregious and socially divisive kind?

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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 12h

NEW💥: In breach of parliamentary rules: Reform UK’s Richard Tice...

hopenothate.org.uk/2025/10/13/r...

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 10h

Watching Energy Security and Net Zero Questions, it is amazing how the Tories have completely abandoned their support for Net-Zero and green renewables.

They are trying to be like Reform, but will be destroyed by them at the next election.

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Callum Parrish @callumparrish.bsky.social · 10h

Government approves Tillbridge Solar Farm, a major new solar project.

Government has approved enough clean energy to power 7.5 million homes

Government approves Tillbridge Solar Farm, a major new solar project.

www.gov.uk

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