Kevin Schofield
@kevinschofied.bsky.social
Labour client journalist and member of the right-wing MSM, apparently. Also political editor of HuffPost UK.
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Labour Fighting For Survival After Keir Starmer's Latest Week From Hell
The prime minister returned from Brazil to a government engulfed by controversy
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Keir Starmer has flown back from the COP30 summit on saving the planet - but can he save his premiership after yet another week from hell?
"The mood among MPs is sulphurous," says one backbencher.
The HuffPost UK weekend political read 👇
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"The mood among MPs is sulphurous," says one backbencher.
The HuffPost UK weekend political read 👇
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Trump's alleged deal with Russia to resolve the Ukraine war – without any input from Kyiv – seemed to drop out of the sky earlier this week. It's not suprising some experts think the timing is suspicious...
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Trump's 'Meaningless' Ukraine Deal Stunned The West – But He May Have Had An Ulterior Motive
Experts suggest the US president could be looking for a distraction right now.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Trump's alleged deal with Russia to resolve the Ukraine war – without any input from Kyiv – seemed to drop out of the sky earlier this week. It's not suprising some experts think the timing is suspicious...
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Michael Gove on the Covid-19 report: "If we had locked down earlier I think that would have been wiser and I did say so at the time."
But says it is a "leap" to say 23,000 lives would have been saved as a result.
But says it is a "leap" to say 23,000 lives would have been saved as a result.
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Michael Gove on the Covid-19 report: "If we had locked down earlier I think that would have been wiser and I did say so at the time."
But says it is a "leap" to say 23,000 lives would have been saved as a result.
But says it is a "leap" to say 23,000 lives would have been saved as a result.
"Boris Johnson should be hauled into Downing Street for one last Downing Street press conference to apologise to the whole country and he should be banned from holding public office ever again."
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BBC Question Time Audience Applaud At Call For Boris Johnson To Apologise For Covid Deaths
A damning report showed 23,000 lives could have been saved if the former PM had locked down earlier.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
"Boris Johnson should be hauled into Downing Street for one last Downing Street press conference to apologise to the whole country and he should be banned from holding public office ever again."
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The Department for Education posted an ironic "apology" on Instagram boasting about its successful policies.
It did not work out well for them.
Top scoop by @katenicholson.bsky.social
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It did not work out well for them.
Top scoop by @katenicholson.bsky.social
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Exclusive: Ministers Slammed Over 'Tone Deaf' Social Media Post Amid Soaring Child Poverty
"This is not the time for the government to be patting itself on the back."
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November 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The Department for Education posted an ironic "apology" on Instagram boasting about its successful policies.
It did not work out well for them.
Top scoop by @katenicholson.bsky.social
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
It did not work out well for them.
Top scoop by @katenicholson.bsky.social
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Keir Starmer in trouble? Must be time for an Andy Burnham intervention ...
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Labour Civil War As Andy Burnham Hits Out At Shabana Mahmood's Immigration Crackdown
The Manchester mayor said it would leave people "in limbo".
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November 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Keir Starmer in trouble? Must be time for an Andy Burnham intervention ...
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Exclusive: Tory MP's Bizarre Question About Gender Neutral Toilets Slapped Down By Minister
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Exclusive: Tory MP's Bizarre Question About Gender Neutral Toilets Slapped Down By Minister
John Hayes has bombarded every government department with the same query.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Exclusive: Tory MP's Bizarre Question About Gender Neutral Toilets Slapped Down By Minister
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This morning's HuffPost UK splash ...
November 20, 2025 at 6:54 AM
This morning's HuffPost UK splash ...
Exclusive: Labour MP Calls For Welfare Bill To Be Slashed By £20 Billion
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Exclusive: Labour MP Calls For Welfare Bill To Be Slashed By £20 Billion
Chris Curtis said the government had not been "ambitious enough" when it failed to shave £5 billion off the bill.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Exclusive: Labour MP Calls For Welfare Bill To Be Slashed By £20 Billion
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NEW: Writing for HuffPost UK, @zackpolanski.bsky.social says Labour has "lost its soul" and vows to go after every one of its MPs who don't oppose the government's asylum crackdown.
"If Labour can’t stand up for the many then we’re here to replace Labour"
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"If Labour can’t stand up for the many then we’re here to replace Labour"
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Zack Polanski: 'Labour Has Lost Its Soul On Immigration, Their Silent MPs Should Be Ashamed'
Writing for HuffPost UK, the Greens leader says only his party will stand up to the powerful and defend the 99%.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
NEW: Writing for HuffPost UK, @zackpolanski.bsky.social says Labour has "lost its soul" and vows to go after every one of its MPs who don't oppose the government's asylum crackdown.
"If Labour can’t stand up for the many then we’re here to replace Labour"
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"If Labour can’t stand up for the many then we’re here to replace Labour"
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Kemi Badenoch In Embarrassing PMQs Gaffe As She Suggests Budget Has Already Happened
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Kemi Badenoch In Embarrassing PMQs Gaffe As She Suggests Budget Has Already Happened
Keir Starmer had to remind her it is next week.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Kemi Badenoch In Embarrassing PMQs Gaffe As She Suggests Budget Has Already Happened
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BREAKING: UK defence secretary says a Russian spy ship called Yantar has entered British waters off the Scottish coast and is mapping undersea cables.
"If the Yantar travels south this week, we are ready."
"If the Yantar travels south this week, we are ready."
November 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
BREAKING: UK defence secretary says a Russian spy ship called Yantar has entered British waters off the Scottish coast and is mapping undersea cables.
"If the Yantar travels south this week, we are ready."
"If the Yantar travels south this week, we are ready."
Former Tory PM Brands Brexit 'An Act Of Collective Folly' In Outspoken Attack
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Former Tory PM Brands Brexit 'An Act Of Collective Folly' In Outspoken Attack
John Major said "our enemies celebrated and our friends despaired" at the vote to leave the European Union.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Former Tory PM Brands Brexit 'An Act Of Collective Folly' In Outspoken Attack
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'Disgusting': Donald Trump Slammed For Defending Saudi Prince Over Journalist's Murder
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'Disgusting': Donald Trump Slammed For Defending Saudi Prince Over Journalist's Murder
The US president reacted angrily to Mohammed bin Salman being asked about Jamal Khashoggi's death.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
'Disgusting': Donald Trump Slammed For Defending Saudi Prince Over Journalist's Murder
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Analysis: Keir Starmer's Plea For Cabinet Unity Is Just Another Sign Of His Weakness
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Analysis: Keir Starmer's Plea For Cabinet Unity Is Just Another Sign Of His Weakness
One MP said sarcastically: "Very normal less than 18 months after an election."
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November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Analysis: Keir Starmer's Plea For Cabinet Unity Is Just Another Sign Of His Weakness
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Exclusive: Keir Starmer Cabinet Ally Pledges To Ramp Up Support For Embattled PM
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Exclusive: Keir Starmer Cabinet Ally Pledges To Ramp Up Support For Embattled PM
Lord Hermer says the prime minister's working class background will help him deliver for voters.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Exclusive: Keir Starmer Cabinet Ally Pledges To Ramp Up Support For Embattled PM
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BREAKING: Keir Starmer Makes Plea For Cabinet Unity After Days Of Labour In-Fighting
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Keir Starmer Makes Plea For Cabinet Unity After Days Of Labour In-Fighting
The prime minister said the government needs to be "working as a team" to deliver for voters.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
BREAKING: Keir Starmer Makes Plea For Cabinet Unity After Days Of Labour In-Fighting
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Latest @yougov.co.uk poll via The Times shows the Greens now tying with the Tories and just 2 points behind Labour.
Reform: 27%
Labour: 19%
Greens: 17%
Tories: 17%
Reform: 27%
Labour: 19%
Greens: 17%
Tories: 17%
As Labour splits seemingly deepen by the day, the Greens are rolling in cash, signing up new members and surging in the polls ...
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Green Surge Continues As Party Rakes In Record-Breaking Donations Amid Soaring Popularity
A huge jump in members has landed the party with a multi-million pound windfall.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Latest @yougov.co.uk poll via The Times shows the Greens now tying with the Tories and just 2 points behind Labour.
Reform: 27%
Labour: 19%
Greens: 17%
Tories: 17%
Reform: 27%
Labour: 19%
Greens: 17%
Tories: 17%
Labour peer Lord Dubs: "To use children as a weapon, as the home secretary is doing, is I think a shabby thing. I’m lost for words, frankly."
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Labour Peer Who Fled The Nazis Condemns His Party's Immigration Crackdown
Lord Dubs said he was "lost for words".
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November 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Labour peer Lord Dubs: "To use children as a weapon, as the home secretary is doing, is I think a shabby thing. I’m lost for words, frankly."
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Zack Polanski: "This is extreme, this is inhumane and it is a government of cowards."
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'A Government Of Cowards': Zack Polanski Blasts Labour As Asylum Backlash Grows
The Green Party leader joined Labour MPs in condemning Shabana Mahmood's plans.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Zack Polanski: "This is extreme, this is inhumane and it is a government of cowards."
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NEW: Children Could Be Deported Under Labour's Immigration Crackdown
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Children Could Be Deported Under Labour's Immigration Crackdown
Current rules create "perverse incentives" to put under-18s on small boats, the Home Office said.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
NEW: Children Could Be Deported Under Labour's Immigration Crackdown
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As Labour splits seemingly deepen by the day, the Greens are rolling in cash, signing up new members and surging in the polls ...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/green-...
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Green Surge Continues As Party Rakes In Record-Breaking Donations Amid Soaring Popularity
A huge jump in members has landed the party with a multi-million pound windfall.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
As Labour splits seemingly deepen by the day, the Greens are rolling in cash, signing up new members and surging in the polls ...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/green-...
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As Tommy Robinson backs the government's asylum reforms, the PM's spokesman says: "The public can tell that the pace and scale of illegal immigration is out of control and putting unfair pressure on communities."
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Tommy Robinson Has Welcomed Labour's Plans To Slash Illegal Immigration
The far-right agitator joined Nigel Farage in backing Shabana Mahmood's proposals.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
As Tommy Robinson backs the government's asylum reforms, the PM's spokesman says: "The public can tell that the pace and scale of illegal immigration is out of control and putting unfair pressure on communities."
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Simon Opher becomes the latest Labour MP to criticise Mahmood's immigration crackdown.
He says: "We should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel ... we should push back on the racist agenda of Reform rather than echo it."
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He says: "We should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel ... we should push back on the racist agenda of Reform rather than echo it."
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Labour Splits Erupt As MPs Condemn Shabana Mahmood's Immigration Crackdown
One said the government had taken "a wrong turning".
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November 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Simon Opher becomes the latest Labour MP to criticise Mahmood's immigration crackdown.
He says: "We should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel ... we should push back on the racist agenda of Reform rather than echo it."
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He says: "We should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel ... we should push back on the racist agenda of Reform rather than echo it."
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UPDATE: Labour MP Stella Creasy describes the government's plans as "performatively cruel".
But another backbencher tells HuffPost UK that most Labour MPs will back the home secretary: "This is existential for the government."
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But another backbencher tells HuffPost UK that most Labour MPs will back the home secretary: "This is existential for the government."
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Labour Splits Erupt As MPs Condemn Shabana Mahmood's Immigration Crackdown
One said the government had taken "a wrong turning".
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November 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
UPDATE: Labour MP Stella Creasy describes the government's plans as "performatively cruel".
But another backbencher tells HuffPost UK that most Labour MPs will back the home secretary: "This is existential for the government."
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But another backbencher tells HuffPost UK that most Labour MPs will back the home secretary: "This is existential for the government."
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