Michael Ward
@michael954.bsky.social
Biographer of Beatrice and Sidney Webb.
Previously Deputy Leader, Greatr London Council; Director, Centre for Local Economic Strategies.
Now Chair, Arundel and South Downs Labour Party
www.michaelward.eu
Previously Deputy Leader, Greatr London Council; Director, Centre for Local Economic Strategies.
Now Chair, Arundel and South Downs Labour Party
www.michaelward.eu
Clever of the Telegraph to get that on the record before the Daily Mail take over......
December 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Clever of the Telegraph to get that on the record before the Daily Mail take over......
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Wrote my take on the retreat on day one rights against unfair dismissal, for Renewal. Basically Labour made a promise it turned out it couldn't deliver, a small group of serious trade unions then decided to try to salvage this, but this isn't without severe trade offs renewal.org.uk/blog/pragmat...
Pragmatism’s limits?
Following secret negotiations between business confederations and GMB, CWU, Prospect, Unite, USDAW, UNISON, and the TUC, the government has U-turned on its manifesto commitment to introduce day-one ri...
renewal.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Wrote my take on the retreat on day one rights against unfair dismissal, for Renewal. Basically Labour made a promise it turned out it couldn't deliver, a small group of serious trade unions then decided to try to salvage this, but this isn't without severe trade offs renewal.org.uk/blog/pragmat...
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I was recently interviewed by Simon Machin for his Red Heaven podcast, about 'Unceasing War on Poverty' - my study of Beatrice and Sidney Webb. www.redheavenproject.com/episodes/sid...
Episode 77. Sidney and Beatrice Webb — Red Heaven Oral History Archive
Dr Simon Machin in conversation with Michael Ward about his 2024 biographical reassessment of the social reformers Sidney and Beatrice Webb, the founders of the London School of Economics and Politica...
www.redheavenproject.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I was recently interviewed by Simon Machin for his Red Heaven podcast, about 'Unceasing War on Poverty' - my study of Beatrice and Sidney Webb. www.redheavenproject.com/episodes/sid...
On that basis, the printing press, the steam engine, the aeroplane and the internet would also be un-Christian. Oh, and the Conservative Party...
One for all of us who worry we might go on a podcast and say something really stupid.
November 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
On that basis, the printing press, the steam engine, the aeroplane and the internet would also be un-Christian. Oh, and the Conservative Party...
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The Blue Labour right have become the Militant of 2025 - a tiny but hyperactive and densely networked sect working relentlessly to drag Labour towards their niche pursuits and away from the values and priorities of core Labour voters.
November 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Blue Labour right have become the Militant of 2025 - a tiny but hyperactive and densely networked sect working relentlessly to drag Labour towards their niche pursuits and away from the values and priorities of core Labour voters.
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This should not simply be forgotten in the busy news cycle.
Earlier this morning, President Trump threatened me and a group of service and veteran Members of Congress with arrest, trial, and death by hanging.
Here’s my response:
Here’s my response:
November 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This should not simply be forgotten in the busy news cycle.
I was recently interviewed by Simon Machin for his Red Heaven podcast, about 'Unceasing War on Poverty' - my study of Beatrice and Sidney Webb. www.redheavenproject.com/episodes/sid...
Episode 77. Sidney and Beatrice Webb — Red Heaven Oral History Archive
Dr Simon Machin in conversation with Michael Ward about his 2024 biographical reassessment of the social reformers Sidney and Beatrice Webb, the founders of the London School of Economics and Politica...
www.redheavenproject.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I was recently interviewed by Simon Machin for his Red Heaven podcast, about 'Unceasing War on Poverty' - my study of Beatrice and Sidney Webb. www.redheavenproject.com/episodes/sid...
@lccmunicipal.bsky.social Hullo, just been on a work trip to the recycling plant, as you do. Found a GLC sign 🎉
November 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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Thanks to the BBC we've just learnt that the effigies of Gog and Magog, appearing in the Lady Mayors Show are:
"representations of 2 giants captured by the Roman general Brutus, first governor of Londinium, back in the day" 🧐
Thank you
"representations of 2 giants captured by the Roman general Brutus, first governor of Londinium, back in the day" 🧐
Thank you
November 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Thanks to the BBC we've just learnt that the effigies of Gog and Magog, appearing in the Lady Mayors Show are:
"representations of 2 giants captured by the Roman general Brutus, first governor of Londinium, back in the day" 🧐
Thank you
"representations of 2 giants captured by the Roman general Brutus, first governor of Londinium, back in the day" 🧐
Thank you
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@allenanalysis.bsky.social ♨️
HOLY HELL; 🔥
JB #Pritzker just went nuclear on #Trump:
“Donald Trump & his bootlickers have torn down the Department of Education from the inside. Books are being banned. History is being erased. And Donald Trump and his cronies can f*** all the way off.”
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HOLY HELL; 🔥
JB #Pritzker just went nuclear on #Trump:
“Donald Trump & his bootlickers have torn down the Department of Education from the inside. Books are being banned. History is being erased. And Donald Trump and his cronies can f*** all the way off.”
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November 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
@allenanalysis.bsky.social ♨️
HOLY HELL; 🔥
JB #Pritzker just went nuclear on #Trump:
“Donald Trump & his bootlickers have torn down the Department of Education from the inside. Books are being banned. History is being erased. And Donald Trump and his cronies can f*** all the way off.”
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HOLY HELL; 🔥
JB #Pritzker just went nuclear on #Trump:
“Donald Trump & his bootlickers have torn down the Department of Education from the inside. Books are being banned. History is being erased. And Donald Trump and his cronies can f*** all the way off.”
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"By utilizing idle land such as parking lots, we can maximize land use efficiency. In addition, canopy-type solar panels can provide shade underneath..." cm.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2...
Mandatory Installation of Solar Panels in Public Parking Lots to Apply Retroactively to Existing Facilities
Starting at the end of November this year, public parking lots with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar power generation facilities. ...
cm.asiae.co.kr
November 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"By utilizing idle land such as parking lots, we can maximize land use efficiency. In addition, canopy-type solar panels can provide shade underneath..." cm.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2...
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The Pennines are an unbroken chain of upland areas from near Stoke to Scotland.
But looking closely at a map of protected landscapes like national parks – the chain is broken between the Peaks and the Dales.
Why is this one area not protected - and should it be?
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But looking closely at a map of protected landscapes like national parks – the chain is broken between the Peaks and the Dales.
Why is this one area not protected - and should it be?
Short 🧵
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October 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The Pennines are an unbroken chain of upland areas from near Stoke to Scotland.
But looking closely at a map of protected landscapes like national parks – the chain is broken between the Peaks and the Dales.
Why is this one area not protected - and should it be?
Short 🧵
1/3
But looking closely at a map of protected landscapes like national parks – the chain is broken between the Peaks and the Dales.
Why is this one area not protected - and should it be?
Short 🧵
1/3
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Keir Starmer shouldn't wait until the likely fiasco of the May local elections. If he has any concern for party and country, he should step aside now, giving his successor as long as possible to undo the damage of his disastrous premiership and restore hope in politics.
October 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Keir Starmer shouldn't wait until the likely fiasco of the May local elections. If he has any concern for party and country, he should step aside now, giving his successor as long as possible to undo the damage of his disastrous premiership and restore hope in politics.
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There’s a small window of opportunity in the coming months to go further and faster fixing our relationship with our European counterparts that Farage and co broke - so if you recognise that matters too then it’s time to join us in @labour4europe.bsky.social ! www.labourmovementforeurope.uk/join
October 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
There’s a small window of opportunity in the coming months to go further and faster fixing our relationship with our European counterparts that Farage and co broke - so if you recognise that matters too then it’s time to join us in @labour4europe.bsky.social ! www.labourmovementforeurope.uk/join
Echoes of Magwitch?
Family seeks £180,000 tutor for one-year-old child to help him become ‘an English gentleman’
Family seeks £180,000 tutor for toddler to help him become ‘an English gentleman’
www.independent.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Echoes of Magwitch?
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OK guys, post your best signs from today for entry into my Top 15 No Kings Sign Contest.
October 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
OK guys, post your best signs from today for entry into my Top 15 No Kings Sign Contest.
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Live from the No Kings rally in Portland
October 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Live from the No Kings rally in Portland
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HAPPENING NOW: A MASSIVE crowd of protesters flood the streets of San Diego for a “No Kings Day” rally showing their love for America and standing up against the corrupt fascist Trump administration. look how huge it is
October 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
HAPPENING NOW: A MASSIVE crowd of protesters flood the streets of San Diego for a “No Kings Day” rally showing their love for America and standing up against the corrupt fascist Trump administration. look how huge it is
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People are spontaneously posting up near any laborers or street vendors they spot. Just saw a rapid responder guarding a man working on a building exterior. Many things are terrible today but lord, this stuff matters.
There are a tremendous number of ICE watchers out in Rogers Park this afternoon after some early morning abductions.
People are guarding churches and patrolling alleyways. Ran into Alderperson Hadden. First timers tell us they're primed and ready to use their whistles.
People are guarding churches and patrolling alleyways. Ran into Alderperson Hadden. First timers tell us they're primed and ready to use their whistles.
October 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
People are spontaneously posting up near any laborers or street vendors they spot. Just saw a rapid responder guarding a man working on a building exterior. Many things are terrible today but lord, this stuff matters.
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More judges speak to the press (the NYT) about what a disaster the Supreme Court (specifically the shadow docket) has been - “incredibly demoralizing & troubling”; a “judicial crisis”; a “slap in the face to district courts.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
October 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
More judges speak to the press (the NYT) about what a disaster the Supreme Court (specifically the shadow docket) has been - “incredibly demoralizing & troubling”; a “judicial crisis”; a “slap in the face to district courts.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
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GLC “jobs for a change” festival poster for the event held at Battersea Park:
September 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
GLC “jobs for a change” festival poster for the event held at Battersea Park: