The Bishop Auckland Constituency Labour Party
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The Bishop Auckland Constituency Labour Party
@baclp.bsky.social
Teesdale BLP, Weardale BLP, Crook BLP, Bishop Auckland BLP, Gaunless Valley BLP, Shildon and Dene Valley BLP.
Barnard Castle, Stanhope, West Auckland, Coundon, Wolsingham, Staindrop, Frosterley, St John's Chapel, Tow Law, Toft Hill, Eldon, UK
Tired of being forgotten? I am too. Let’s shift the balance, tackle anti-social behaviour, and build a better Henknowle together. Your vote matters—Thursday 27 November! 💪 #HenknowleFirst
#henknowle #henknowlebyelection #henknowlelabour #stopreformhenknowle #votelabourhenknowle #bishopauckland
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The future is green—and it starts with skills. Labour’s Technical Excellence Colleges will train the next generation for well-paid, local jobs. www.gov.uk/government/n... #FutureProof #BishopAuckland
40,000 people to get skills in new Technical Excellence Colleges
Tens of thousands of future construction workers to be trained up in high-demand construction skills by 2029, delivering growth and helping build new homes.
www.gov.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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TODAY:
Fabian Society essay collection proposes Ofcom role in press regulation - to introduce high standards for the media, and new rights for the public to get redress for intrusion, inaccuracy and discrimination.
www.hackedoff.org/blog-posts/f...
July 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Off to the Durham Miners’ Gala. The only acceptable march on the 12th July.
July 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Durham Miners' Gala, aka The Big Meeting. Europe's largest annual working class celebration.
#DurhamMinersGala
#BigMeeting
July 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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At the Durham Miners Gala.
#solidarity
July 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Reform has lost 11 councillors and 2 MPs in a matter of months… and when I say ‘lost’ I mean, they’ve quit following rows, impropriety or inability to do their jobs.
So, if Brexit weren’t proof enough, then this barrelling shitshow should confirm forever that they should be nowhere near govt.
July 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Yep, Nigel and the entire Brexit brigade lied to us all.
Rayner says Farage’s Brexit promises haven’t come true
www.independent.co.uk
July 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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A Tax Justice Network study suggests countries could generate nearly $2 trillion annually by adopting a wealth tax like Spain's, targeting the wealthiest 0.5% 19-pacheco-torgal-19.blogspot.com/2024/08/stud...
Study Shows $2 Trillion Revenue for 172 Countries Using Spain's Wealth Tax Mode
https://19-pacheco-torgal-19.blogspot.com/2024/02/utrecht-university-10-million-euro.html Continuing from the previous post about the €10 ...
19-pacheco-torgal-19.blogspot.com
June 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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The Super-Rich:
A wealth tax on super-rich could raise £1.5tn globally, campaigners say
The Tax Justice Network said trillions could be raised with a ‘featherlight’ tax on the 0.5% of the richest households
www.theguardian.com/news/article...
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Wealth tax on super-rich could raise £1.5tn globally, campaigners say
The Tax Justice Network said trillions could be raised with a ‘featherlight’ tax on the 0.5% of richest households, copying a current Spanish tax
www.theguardian.com
June 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
“There are elections in just three months time. Voters deserve straight talking from Reform about their plans to move to health insurance.”
February 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
February 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Champions for #Shildon and #Coundon on May 1. The BEST by far. Vote Labour in the Local elections for Durham County Council (currently run by an anti-Labour alliance). Time to change that. Vote Samantha, Charlie and Shirley.
January 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Another great article by Rolling Stone. I am so proud to see Labour proving itself to be the party of live events, fans and our country's impressive cultural industries. 🎟️

Thank you also to @fanfairalliance.bsky.social for your work on this issue!
Lisa Nandy: ‘Time’s up for ticket touts’
As the UK government announces plans to stamp out ticket touting, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy sits down with Rolling Stone UK to discuss the biggest issues facing music.
www.rollingstone.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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The Employment Rights Bill Committee resumes sitting today. I’m so proud to be on this Bill Committee.

I’ve written in Labourlist about why this Bill is so important & how it will be the biggest uplift in workers’ rights in decades.

📖 Read all about it.
🧑‍🏭 "Under the Tories low-paid and insecure work rocketed with rogue bosses given virtual free-rein to mistreat staff. That’s why Labour’s Employment Rights Bill is so important."

✍️ Anneliese Midgley on the significance of the Employment Rights Bill:
labourlist.org/2025/01/empl...
‘The Employment Rights Bill shows just what Labour can do in power – now we must fight to defend it’ – LabourList
Everybody who works for a living deserves to earn a decent living. But for many in my constituency of Knowsley – and across the country…
labourlist.org
January 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Despite negativity, the economy and NHS outlook is positive. Labour remains competitive in polls, and key issues show voter support, with doubts about Tory leadership amid political cynicism. - by Polly Toynbee
Ignore Musk, ignore the critics – you’ll feel the benefit of Labour’s policies in your pocket before long | Polly Toynbee
Despite the doom-mongers, the outlook for the economy, the NHS and vital services is good. Coming months should bear that out, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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The article highlights the significant outflow of companies from the London Stock Exchange, driven by post-Brexit dynamics and US market dominance, raising concerns for the UK's financial future and job security.
January 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM