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🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 It's 'Your Party' now, but for how long?
⬅️ Former Director of Policy for Labour Andrew Fisher joins @siennarodgers.bsky.social, @tomscotson.bsky.social and @alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss what comes next for Britain's newest left-wing party
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⬅️ Former Director of Policy for Labour Andrew Fisher joins @siennarodgers.bsky.social, @tomscotson.bsky.social and @alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss what comes next for Britain's newest left-wing party
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/3607b9
“In New York, it’s Mamdani. In Wales, it’s Plaid”
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth talks to Tom Scotson
about being the only party to stop Nigel Farage in Wales, a lack of contact from Keir Starmer, his republicanism, and defending his former employer, the BBC
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth talks to Tom Scotson
about being the only party to stop Nigel Farage in Wales, a lack of contact from Keir Starmer, his republicanism, and defending his former employer, the BBC
Rhun ap Iorwerth: “In New York, it’s Mamdani. In Wales, it’s Plaid”
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is turning Keir Starmer’s Reform strategy on its head by telling Welsh voters only he can stop Nigel Farage. He...
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December 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
“In New York, it’s Mamdani. In Wales, it’s Plaid”
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth talks to Tom Scotson
about being the only party to stop Nigel Farage in Wales, a lack of contact from Keir Starmer, his republicanism, and defending his former employer, the BBC
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth talks to Tom Scotson
about being the only party to stop Nigel Farage in Wales, a lack of contact from Keir Starmer, his republicanism, and defending his former employer, the BBC
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Critics of the Employment Rights Bill will not be satisfied with this concession and will want it watered down further.
The government need to hold firm and deliver the New Deal for Working People in full.
My article in @politicshome.bsky.social 👇
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The government need to hold firm and deliver the New Deal for Working People in full.
My article in @politicshome.bsky.social 👇
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
On unfair dismissal, the government has undoubtedly broken a manifesto promise
The government must decide whether it stands with working people — or with those ready to weaken their rights at the first sign of resistance.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Critics of the Employment Rights Bill will not be satisfied with this concession and will want it watered down further.
The government need to hold firm and deliver the New Deal for Working People in full.
My article in @politicshome.bsky.social 👇
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
The government need to hold firm and deliver the New Deal for Working People in full.
My article in @politicshome.bsky.social 👇
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Labour has prepared rebuttals for its MPs to use in the face of widespread criticism of the decision to scale back jury trials
One, included in a briefing note seen by PolHome, says judge-only trials are normal in Canada, and "no one thinks that justice isn’t being handed down fairly in Canada"
One, included in a briefing note seen by PolHome, says judge-only trials are normal in Canada, and "no one thinks that justice isn’t being handed down fairly in Canada"
How Labour MPs Are Being Told To Defend Jury Trials Being Scaled Back
Labour MPs are being told to defend the government decision to scale back juries by pointing to Canada as an example of a jurisdiction where judge-...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Labour has prepared rebuttals for its MPs to use in the face of widespread criticism of the decision to scale back jury trials
One, included in a briefing note seen by PolHome, says judge-only trials are normal in Canada, and "no one thinks that justice isn’t being handed down fairly in Canada"
One, included in a briefing note seen by PolHome, says judge-only trials are normal in Canada, and "no one thinks that justice isn’t being handed down fairly in Canada"
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NEW: My interview with Natural England chair Tony Juniper, who tells me, on the infamous HS2 'bat tunnel':
"We could have finished up with a much better outcome for the bats, without having to spend that money"
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"We could have finished up with a much better outcome for the bats, without having to spend that money"
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Natural England's Tony Juniper: Money Spent On Bat Tunnel 'Could Have Been Put To Better Use'
Natural England wants to cast off its ‘blocker’ image and reframe its mission as one that enhances national infrastructure. Noah Vickers speaks to ...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
NEW: My interview with Natural England chair Tony Juniper, who tells me, on the infamous HS2 'bat tunnel':
"We could have finished up with a much better outcome for the bats, without having to spend that money"
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"We could have finished up with a much better outcome for the bats, without having to spend that money"
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
The Treasury should let the Environment Agency use money raised by the landfill tax to clear illegal waste dumps, MPs say
Labour's @terryjermymp.bsky.social & Lib Dem @calummillerld.bsky.social, whose seat contains the critical incident in Oxfordshire, said revenues should be redirected to the EA
Labour's @terryjermymp.bsky.social & Lib Dem @calummillerld.bsky.social, whose seat contains the critical incident in Oxfordshire, said revenues should be redirected to the EA
Direct Landfill Tax Revenues To Environment Agency To Help Clear Illegal Waste Dumps, Treasury Urged
The Treasury should allow the Environment Agency (EA) to use landfill tax revenues to clean up illegal waste dumps, parliamentarians have told Poli...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The Treasury should let the Environment Agency use money raised by the landfill tax to clear illegal waste dumps, MPs say
Labour's @terryjermymp.bsky.social & Lib Dem @calummillerld.bsky.social, whose seat contains the critical incident in Oxfordshire, said revenues should be redirected to the EA
Labour's @terryjermymp.bsky.social & Lib Dem @calummillerld.bsky.social, whose seat contains the critical incident in Oxfordshire, said revenues should be redirected to the EA
🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 It's 'Your Party' now, but for how long?
⬅️ Former Director of Policy for Labour Andrew Fisher joins @siennarodgers.bsky.social, @tomscotson.bsky.social and @alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss what comes next for Britain's newest left-wing party
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/3607b9
⬅️ Former Director of Policy for Labour Andrew Fisher joins @siennarodgers.bsky.social, @tomscotson.bsky.social and @alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss what comes next for Britain's newest left-wing party
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/3607b9
December 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 It's 'Your Party' now, but for how long?
⬅️ Former Director of Policy for Labour Andrew Fisher joins @siennarodgers.bsky.social, @tomscotson.bsky.social and @alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss what comes next for Britain's newest left-wing party
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/3607b9
⬅️ Former Director of Policy for Labour Andrew Fisher joins @siennarodgers.bsky.social, @tomscotson.bsky.social and @alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss what comes next for Britain's newest left-wing party
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/3607b9
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NEW: My report on the Unison general secretary race that could see the PM lose a major ally
Both sides fancy their chances of winning
This time, the insurgents have a key advantage: unity 👇 www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Both sides fancy their chances of winning
This time, the insurgents have a key advantage: unity 👇 www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Inside The Unison General Secretary Race That Could See The PM Lose A Major Ally
The outcome of a crucial battle for the leadership of Britain’s largest trade union will soon be revealed. Sienna Rodgers explores why the Unison g...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
NEW: My report on the Unison general secretary race that could see the PM lose a major ally
Both sides fancy their chances of winning
This time, the insurgents have a key advantage: unity 👇 www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Both sides fancy their chances of winning
This time, the insurgents have a key advantage: unity 👇 www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Excl: Dozens of Labour MPs have written to the government calling for Housing First to be rolled out nationwide as part of the upcoming homelessness strategy. www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Forty Labour MPs Write To Government Calling For Housing First To Be Included In Homelessness Strategy
Exclusive: A group of Labour MPs has written to the government calling for Housing First to be rolled out nationwide as part of the upcoming homele...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Excl: Dozens of Labour MPs have written to the government calling for Housing First to be rolled out nationwide as part of the upcoming homelessness strategy. www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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(2/2) You can read more about the letter and why Housing First is such an important solution to the current crisis here in Politics Home: www.politicshome.com/news/article/group-of-labour-mps-call-for-housing-first-homelessness-strategy
Thank you @nadinebh.bsky.social & @politicshome.bsky.social
Thank you @nadinebh.bsky.social & @politicshome.bsky.social
Forty Labour MPs Write To Government Calling For Housing First To Be Included In Homelessness Strategy
Exclusive: A group of Labour MPs has written to the government calling for Housing First to be rolled out nationwide as part of the upcoming homele...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
(2/2) You can read more about the letter and why Housing First is such an important solution to the current crisis here in Politics Home: www.politicshome.com/news/article/group-of-labour-mps-call-for-housing-first-homelessness-strategy
Thank you @nadinebh.bsky.social & @politicshome.bsky.social
Thank you @nadinebh.bsky.social & @politicshome.bsky.social
A group of Labour MPs has launched a campaign calling for an ex-police chief to lose his knighthood over the findings of a new Hillsborough report
An Early Day Motion, led by @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social, says Sir Norman Bettison is "unworthy to retain" the title and urges the PM to push for its removal
An Early Day Motion, led by @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social, says Sir Norman Bettison is "unworthy to retain" the title and urges the PM to push for its removal
Labour MPs Call For Former Police Chief To Lose Knighthood Over Hillsborough Findings
A group of Labour MPs has launched a campaign calling for a former police chief to be stripped of his knighthood over the findings of a new report ...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A group of Labour MPs has launched a campaign calling for an ex-police chief to lose his knighthood over the findings of a new Hillsborough report
An Early Day Motion, led by @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social, says Sir Norman Bettison is "unworthy to retain" the title and urges the PM to push for its removal
An Early Day Motion, led by @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social, says Sir Norman Bettison is "unworthy to retain" the title and urges the PM to push for its removal
A Labour MP has said that he is prepared to break the whip for the first time in his political career to oppose the plan to scale back jury trials
Karl Turner warned the government that "many more" Labour backbenchers are prepared to vote against the reforms if put before the House of Commons
Karl Turner warned the government that "many more" Labour backbenchers are prepared to vote against the reforms if put before the House of Commons
Labour MP Says He Will Break Whip For First Time In 15 Years To Oppose Jury Reforms
A Labour MP has said he is prepared to break the whip for the first time since being elected in 2010 to oppose the government's plan to scale back ...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A Labour MP has said that he is prepared to break the whip for the first time in his political career to oppose the plan to scale back jury trials
Karl Turner warned the government that "many more" Labour backbenchers are prepared to vote against the reforms if put before the House of Commons
Karl Turner warned the government that "many more" Labour backbenchers are prepared to vote against the reforms if put before the House of Commons
Over 40 Labour MPs have written to the government calling for the national rollout of Housing First to be in the upcoming homelessness strategy
Organiser @paulabarkermp.bsky.social told PolHome's @nadinebh.bsky.social that expanding the policy was "hugely important" to tackling rough sleeping
Organiser @paulabarkermp.bsky.social told PolHome's @nadinebh.bsky.social that expanding the policy was "hugely important" to tackling rough sleeping
Forty Labour MPs Write To Government Calling For Housing First To Be Included In Homelessness Strategy
Exclusive: A group of Labour MPs has written to the government calling for Housing First to be rolled out nationwide as part of the upcoming homele...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Over 40 Labour MPs have written to the government calling for the national rollout of Housing First to be in the upcoming homelessness strategy
Organiser @paulabarkermp.bsky.social told PolHome's @nadinebh.bsky.social that expanding the policy was "hugely important" to tackling rough sleeping
Organiser @paulabarkermp.bsky.social told PolHome's @nadinebh.bsky.social that expanding the policy was "hugely important" to tackling rough sleeping
Expand 'smart data' to help poorer households save money on energy bills, groceries and other essentials, the @smfthinktank.bsky.social has said in a new report
As things stand, smart data risks being a "middle-class money saver", with low-income consumers missing out, the think tank warned
As things stand, smart data risks being a "middle-class money saver", with low-income consumers missing out, the think tank warned
Expand Smart Data To Help Poorer Households Cut Their Bills, Says Think Tank
A leading think tank has warned that poorer households are at risk of missing out on savings on their energy bills without government action on 'sm...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Expand 'smart data' to help poorer households save money on energy bills, groceries and other essentials, the @smfthinktank.bsky.social has said in a new report
As things stand, smart data risks being a "middle-class money saver", with low-income consumers missing out, the think tank warned
As things stand, smart data risks being a "middle-class money saver", with low-income consumers missing out, the think tank warned
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NEW: Ofcom has launched a new investigation into whether social media platforms are doing enough to identify and remove illegal terror and hate content
It will start with a detailed review of one major platform before extending to others
It will start with a detailed review of one major platform before extending to others
December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
NEW: Ofcom has launched a new investigation into whether social media platforms are doing enough to identify and remove illegal terror and hate content
It will start with a detailed review of one major platform before extending to others
It will start with a detailed review of one major platform before extending to others
Ofcom has launched a new investigation into whether social media platforms are doing enough to identify and remove illegal terror and hate content
It comes after a cross-party group of MPs wrote to the regulator demanding action against antisemitism on X, reports @zoecrowther.bsky.social
It comes after a cross-party group of MPs wrote to the regulator demanding action against antisemitism on X, reports @zoecrowther.bsky.social
Ofcom Launches Investigation Into Social Media Major Platforms Over Illegal Hate Content
Internet regulator Ofcom has launched a new investigation into whether social media platforms are doing enough to identify and take down illegal te...
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December 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Ofcom has launched a new investigation into whether social media platforms are doing enough to identify and remove illegal terror and hate content
It comes after a cross-party group of MPs wrote to the regulator demanding action against antisemitism on X, reports @zoecrowther.bsky.social
It comes after a cross-party group of MPs wrote to the regulator demanding action against antisemitism on X, reports @zoecrowther.bsky.social
So-called ‘supported’ living for teenagers in care is supposed to be a last resort or final stepping stone to independence. But Justine Smith finds struggling councils are being financially incentivised to misuse the newly legal provision – and put children at risk
Children In 'Supported Living' Are Paying The Price For A Broken Care System
So-called ‘supported’ living for teenagers in care is supposed to be a last resort or final stepping stone to independence. But Justine Smith finds...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
So-called ‘supported’ living for teenagers in care is supposed to be a last resort or final stepping stone to independence. But Justine Smith finds struggling councils are being financially incentivised to misuse the newly legal provision – and put children at risk
Councils in England are placing more vulnerable 16-17 year olds in semi-independent accommodation than in residential homes with full-time care, data obtained by The House Mag has found
The children's minister admitted the scale of isolation facing teenagers in these settings is “not good enough”
The children's minister admitted the scale of isolation facing teenagers in these settings is “not good enough”
Councils Placing More 16-17 Year Olds In Semi-Independent Care Than In Children’s Homes
Local authorities in England are placing more vulnerable 16-17 year olds in semi-independent accommodation than in residential homes with full-time...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Councils in England are placing more vulnerable 16-17 year olds in semi-independent accommodation than in residential homes with full-time care, data obtained by The House Mag has found
The children's minister admitted the scale of isolation facing teenagers in these settings is “not good enough”
The children's minister admitted the scale of isolation facing teenagers in these settings is “not good enough”
🚨 House 1797 is in Parliament now!
The battle for Unison
Zack Polanski's media strategy
Surveillance in the workplace
How AI will change the world of work
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The battle for Unison
Zack Polanski's media strategy
Surveillance in the workplace
How AI will change the world of work
Try a sample and subscribe: www.politicshome.com/house-magazi...
December 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🚨 House 1797 is in Parliament now!
The battle for Unison
Zack Polanski's media strategy
Surveillance in the workplace
How AI will change the world of work
Try a sample and subscribe: www.politicshome.com/house-magazi...
The battle for Unison
Zack Polanski's media strategy
Surveillance in the workplace
How AI will change the world of work
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Richard Hughes has resigned as chair of the OBR after an investigation into last week's Budget leak described it as the "worst failure" in the watchdog's 15-year history
Tom Scotson reports
Tom Scotson reports
Richard Hughes Resigns As OBR Chair Over Budget Leak
Richard Hughes has resigned as chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) after the watchdog leaked details of the Budget early last week.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Richard Hughes has resigned as chair of the OBR after an investigation into last week's Budget leak described it as the "worst failure" in the watchdog's 15-year history
Tom Scotson reports
Tom Scotson reports
The Budget leak was the worst error in the OBR's 15-year history, an investigation into the incident has said
The report said the OBR's process for publishing sensitive information should be overhauled, adding that similar leaks may have happened in the past, reports @matildamartin.bsky.social
The report said the OBR's process for publishing sensitive information should be overhauled, adding that similar leaks may have happened in the past, reports @matildamartin.bsky.social
Budget Leak Was Worst Error In The OBR's History, Says Investigation
An investigation into how the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) managed to publish details of the Budget early has concluded that the watchdog...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Budget leak was the worst error in the OBR's 15-year history, an investigation into the incident has said
The report said the OBR's process for publishing sensitive information should be overhauled, adding that similar leaks may have happened in the past, reports @matildamartin.bsky.social
The report said the OBR's process for publishing sensitive information should be overhauled, adding that similar leaks may have happened in the past, reports @matildamartin.bsky.social
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✈️ Growing access to cheap drones is ripe for exploitation by hostile actors conducting hybrid warfare or terrorism, an expert has warned, as the number of unauthorised drone flights over UK airports continues to grow.
My latest for @politicshome.bsky.social:
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My latest for @politicshome.bsky.social:
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Unauthorised Drone Flights Into UK Airports Double In Two Years
Britain’s transport infrastructure is critically vulnerable to hostile drones, an expert has warned, as figures revealed a surge in unauthorised dr...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
✈️ Growing access to cheap drones is ripe for exploitation by hostile actors conducting hybrid warfare or terrorism, an expert has warned, as the number of unauthorised drone flights over UK airports continues to grow.
My latest for @politicshome.bsky.social:
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
My latest for @politicshome.bsky.social:
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
The number of unauthorised drone incursions into UK airports has doubled in the space of two years, new figures show
Defence committee chair @tandhesi.bsky.social warned that it shows "how vulnerable our critical infrastructure is to grey zone attacks"
@jamesmoules.bsky.social reports
Defence committee chair @tandhesi.bsky.social warned that it shows "how vulnerable our critical infrastructure is to grey zone attacks"
@jamesmoules.bsky.social reports
Unauthorised Drone Flights Into UK Airports Double In Two Years
Britain’s transport infrastructure is critically vulnerable to hostile drones, an expert has warned, as figures revealed a surge in unauthorised dr...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The number of unauthorised drone incursions into UK airports has doubled in the space of two years, new figures show
Defence committee chair @tandhesi.bsky.social warned that it shows "how vulnerable our critical infrastructure is to grey zone attacks"
@jamesmoules.bsky.social reports
Defence committee chair @tandhesi.bsky.social warned that it shows "how vulnerable our critical infrastructure is to grey zone attacks"
@jamesmoules.bsky.social reports
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted there was "no misleading" by the government about the state of the public finances in the run-up to last week's Budget, as he came to the defence of Rachel Reeves
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports from the PM's press conference on Monday morning
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports from the PM's press conference on Monday morning
Keir Starmer Says There Was 'No Misleading' Over Public Finances In Budget Build Up
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that there was “no misleading” over the state of the economy in the lead-up to the Budget, as he defended Chancell...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted there was "no misleading" by the government about the state of the public finances in the run-up to last week's Budget, as he came to the defence of Rachel Reeves
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports from the PM's press conference on Monday morning
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports from the PM's press conference on Monday morning
No 'Your Party' MP will be allowed to be its leader under rules voted for by members at its Liverpool conference on Sunday
The party membership has approved 'collective leadership', which rules out both Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana leading it, reports @siennarodgers.bsky.social
The party membership has approved 'collective leadership', which rules out both Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana leading it, reports @siennarodgers.bsky.social
Corbyn And Sultana Barred From Leading 'Your Party' As Members Will Front It Themselves
Members of 'Your Party' have stopped a potential leadership contest between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana after voting in favour of a 'collective...
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November 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
No 'Your Party' MP will be allowed to be its leader under rules voted for by members at its Liverpool conference on Sunday
The party membership has approved 'collective leadership', which rules out both Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana leading it, reports @siennarodgers.bsky.social
The party membership has approved 'collective leadership', which rules out both Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana leading it, reports @siennarodgers.bsky.social
While AI may not yet be capable of replacing security guard jobs, @sophiealichurch.bsky.social reports that employers are increasingly using technology to put workers – hired to monitor surroundings – under surveillance themselves
Staff are being used like "guinea pigs", said GMB's Eamon O’Hearn
Staff are being used like "guinea pigs", said GMB's Eamon O’Hearn
Watching The Watchers: How AI Is Keeping An Eye On Security Guards
Security guarding may seem safe from automation, yet Sophie Church finds employers are increasingly using surveillance tools to monitor their emplo...
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November 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
While AI may not yet be capable of replacing security guard jobs, @sophiealichurch.bsky.social reports that employers are increasingly using technology to put workers – hired to monitor surroundings – under surveillance themselves
Staff are being used like "guinea pigs", said GMB's Eamon O’Hearn
Staff are being used like "guinea pigs", said GMB's Eamon O’Hearn