Callum Parrish
@callumparrish.bsky.social
Political Researcher in Parliament and have worked for MPs. Ipswich Town and AFC Telford supporter. #SlavaUkraini
Vice Chair of Leicestershire Labour Local Government Committee.
South Leicestershire Labour Party Secretary
Vice Chair of Leicestershire Labour Local Government Committee.
South Leicestershire Labour Party Secretary
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The Secretary of Defense, ladies and gentlemen
November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Secretary of Defense, ladies and gentlemen
England’s mayors will be able to invest in transport, infrastructure, and the visitor economy through a new levy on overnight stays.
Levy on overnight trips will help mayors invest in local growth
England’s mayors will be able to invest in transport, infrastructure, and the visitor economy through a new levy on overnight stays.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
England’s mayors will be able to invest in transport, infrastructure, and the visitor economy through a new levy on overnight stays.
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this morning, ahead of the Coalition of the Willing meeting this afternoon.
PM call with President Zelenskyy: 25 November 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this morning, ahead of the Coalition of the Willing meeting this afternoon.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this morning, ahead of the Coalition of the Willing meeting this afternoon.
Individual arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste dumping.
Appalling environmental vandalism.
Appalling environmental vandalism.
Individual arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste dumping
39-year-old male was arrested on 25 November as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste near Kidlington, Oxfordshire.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Individual arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste dumping.
Appalling environmental vandalism.
Appalling environmental vandalism.
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“Reform's l’ship should have the courage to launch an investigation. How on earth did that happen? What other links are there?
“Today will reinforce, once again, that Reform with their pro-Putin approach would have absolutely no role in bringing allies together on important issues across the board”
“Today will reinforce, once again, that Reform with their pro-Putin approach would have absolutely no role in bringing allies together on important issues across the board”
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
“Reform's l’ship should have the courage to launch an investigation. How on earth did that happen? What other links are there?
“Today will reinforce, once again, that Reform with their pro-Putin approach would have absolutely no role in bringing allies together on important issues across the board”
“Today will reinforce, once again, that Reform with their pro-Putin approach would have absolutely no role in bringing allies together on important issues across the board”
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NEW: Keir Starmer says Nigel Farage should have “courage” to launch inquiry into Reform's links to Russia after Nathan Gill sentencing.
“It is shocking that a senior Reform official, the leader in Wales, has been jailed for over 10 years, a very significant sentence for taking pro-Russia bribes.
“It is shocking that a senior Reform official, the leader in Wales, has been jailed for over 10 years, a very significant sentence for taking pro-Russia bribes.
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
NEW: Keir Starmer says Nigel Farage should have “courage” to launch inquiry into Reform's links to Russia after Nathan Gill sentencing.
“It is shocking that a senior Reform official, the leader in Wales, has been jailed for over 10 years, a very significant sentence for taking pro-Russia bribes.
“It is shocking that a senior Reform official, the leader in Wales, has been jailed for over 10 years, a very significant sentence for taking pro-Russia bribes.
The government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.
Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health
The government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.
More than 1,000 victims have been protected through first-of-its-kind domestic abuse protection orders since their roll out in November 2024.
Victims protected through game changing domestic abuse orders
More than 1,000 victims have been protected through first-of-its-kind domestic abuse protection orders since their roll out in November 2024.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
More than 1,000 victims have been protected through first-of-its-kind domestic abuse protection orders since their roll out in November 2024.
Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent review that found unclear guidance left people facing unexpected debts.
Government to accept key recommendations of Sayce review on Carer’s Allowance
Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent review that found unclear guidance left people faci...
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent review that found unclear guidance left people facing unexpected debts.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Farage Mocked After Giving Bizarre Reason For Not Investigating Reform Russia Claims
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Farage Mocked After Giving Bizarre Reason For Not Investigating Reform Russia Claims
"I haven't got a police force".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Farage Mocked After Giving Bizarre Reason For Not Investigating Reform Russia Claims
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Remember all those people holding up signs saying "I support Palestine Action".
Never mind they are a proscribed terrorist organisation, it was well known a Police Office had been violently assaulted.
Never mind they are a proscribed terrorist organisation, it was well known a Police Office had been violently assaulted.
A sergeant was left unable to work for three months after the alleged attack fractured her lumbar spine
Palestine Action activist ‘hit police with sledgehammer’ at factory
A sergeant was left unable to work for three months after the alleged attack fractured her lumbar spine
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Remember all those people holding up signs saying "I support Palestine Action".
Never mind they are a proscribed terrorist organisation, it was well known a Police Office had been violently assaulted.
Never mind they are a proscribed terrorist organisation, it was well known a Police Office had been violently assaulted.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This would be a good move.
Some people will say it is a tax on fun treats, but those same people then need to ask themselves if they are willing to spend more as a taxpayer on NHS treatment for obesity.
This would be a good move.
Some people will say it is a tax on fun treats, but those same people then need to ask themselves if they are willing to spend more as a taxpayer on NHS treatment for obesity.
Milkshakes and lattes to be hit by sugar tax
Wes Streeting, the health secretary, will announce a levy on packaged milkshakes and coffees
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This would be a good move.
Some people will say it is a tax on fun treats, but those same people then need to ask themselves if they are willing to spend more as a taxpayer on NHS treatment for obesity.
This would be a good move.
Some people will say it is a tax on fun treats, but those same people then need to ask themselves if they are willing to spend more as a taxpayer on NHS treatment for obesity.
392 bathing waters in England are rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, demonstrating the impact of designation, regulation and partnership working
87% of bathing waters rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ as new reforms come into law
392 bathing waters in England are rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, demonstrating the impact of designation, regulation and partnership working
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
392 bathing waters in England are rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, demonstrating the impact of designation, regulation and partnership working
Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty will host the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) as the UK reaffirms its strong commitment to its overseas family.
UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic partnership
Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty will host the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) as the UK reaffirms its strong commitment to its overseas family.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty will host the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) as the UK reaffirms its strong commitment to its overseas family.
A third runway at Heathrow is another step closer to take off by 2035, as the Transport Secretary confirms today that Heathrow Airport Limited’s (HAL’s) proposal will be used as the scheme to progress the project.
Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion
Decisive action on third runway to support trade, tourism and hundreds of thousands of jobs.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
A third runway at Heathrow is another step closer to take off by 2035, as the Transport Secretary confirms today that Heathrow Airport Limited’s (HAL’s) proposal will be used as the scheme to progress the project.
250 Neighbourhood Health Centres to bring patient care closer to home and bring end to postcode lottery of healthcare access.
The Chancellor is right. NHS Waiting Times, Cost of Living and Levels of Debt determine are the priorities of the public.
And it will determine whether the Govt succeeds.
The Chancellor is right. NHS Waiting Times, Cost of Living and Levels of Debt determine are the priorities of the public.
And it will determine whether the Govt succeeds.
Chancellor to double down on drive to cut NHS waiting times and rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres
250 Neighbourhood Health Centres to bring patient care closer to home and bring end to postcode lottery of healthcare access.
www.gov.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
250 Neighbourhood Health Centres to bring patient care closer to home and bring end to postcode lottery of healthcare access.
The Chancellor is right. NHS Waiting Times, Cost of Living and Levels of Debt determine are the priorities of the public.
And it will determine whether the Govt succeeds.
The Chancellor is right. NHS Waiting Times, Cost of Living and Levels of Debt determine are the priorities of the public.
And it will determine whether the Govt succeeds.
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Anna Turley MP, Chair of the Labour Party: "Nigel Farage called Vladimir Putin the leader he most admired and has repeatedly parroted Kremlin talking points. It's astonishing that Reform’s top team continues to peddle the Russian narrative on its barbaric invasion of Ukraine."
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Anna Turley MP, Chair of the Labour Party: "Nigel Farage called Vladimir Putin the leader he most admired and has repeatedly parroted Kremlin talking points. It's astonishing that Reform’s top team continues to peddle the Russian narrative on its barbaric invasion of Ukraine."
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He really is terrible when subject to real scrutiny and pointed, repeated questioning. Clearly, he’s just not used to it.
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
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Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
He really is terrible when subject to real scrutiny and pointed, repeated questioning. Clearly, he’s just not used to it.
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US judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James
US judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James
Judge says interim US attorney for eastern district of Virginia had ‘no lawful authority’ to indict former FBI director and New York attorney general
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A federal judge threw out the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James on Monday, concluding that the prosecutor handling the case was unlawfully appointed.
Lindsey Halligan, who Trump named the interim US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia in September, had “no lawful authority to present the indictment” against the former FBI director and New York attorney general, Judge Cameron McGowan Currie, wrote in her opinion. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
US judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James
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Of course the Kremlin preferred “Trump’s original proposal.” They wrote it.
November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Of course the Kremlin preferred “Trump’s original proposal.” They wrote it.
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“If I'm sacked as a minister tomorrow, I'll go out and advocate for its removal"
“Anyone with half a brain knows it's not sustainable"
Many Labour MPs in private want the triple lock gone. But they acknowledge it is fraught with huge electoral risk, writes Tom Scotson
“Anyone with half a brain knows it's not sustainable"
Many Labour MPs in private want the triple lock gone. But they acknowledge it is fraught with huge electoral risk, writes Tom Scotson
Abolishing The Triple Lock Is On The Secret Wish List Of Many Labour MPs
Many Labour MPs in private say the triple lock has to go. Members of rival parties agree that the policy is unaffordable and unfair. But abolition ...
www.politicshome.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
“If I'm sacked as a minister tomorrow, I'll go out and advocate for its removal"
“Anyone with half a brain knows it's not sustainable"
Many Labour MPs in private want the triple lock gone. But they acknowledge it is fraught with huge electoral risk, writes Tom Scotson
“Anyone with half a brain knows it's not sustainable"
Many Labour MPs in private want the triple lock gone. But they acknowledge it is fraught with huge electoral risk, writes Tom Scotson
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“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
UKRI to invest £8 billion for specific government priorities and £7 billion for innovative company growth, to build and keep titans of future industries like quantum based in UK, building strong foundations for our economy
More targeted R&D investment towards driving UK growth and jobs unveiled by Technology Secretary
UKRI will deploy significant taxpayer backing to support government priorities, investing billions in UK expertise and innovation for growth and renewal.
www.gov.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
UKRI to invest £8 billion for specific government priorities and £7 billion for innovative company growth, to build and keep titans of future industries like quantum based in UK, building strong foundations for our economy
Financing guarantee by UK Export Finance is now available to bolster domestic critical minerals capabilities.
New Government guarantee to strengthen UK critical minerals supply chains
Financing guarantee by UK Export Finance is now available to bolster domestic critical minerals capabilities.
www.gov.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Financing guarantee by UK Export Finance is now available to bolster domestic critical minerals capabilities.