Alison McGovern
@allymcgovern.bsky.social
Labour MP for Birkenhead, Minister of State. Progressive. www.alisonmcgovern.org.uk
Devastated to say that our mum, Ann McGovern, died yesterday. She was too amazing for words really, but we are so grateful that she gave us all so much. We owe her everything good, especially the love of learning and culture she surrounded us with.
When the editor of the Guardian finds out her econ correspondent is from the same Warrington suburb as the new Prime Minister… A pleasure, yet daunting to write. Hope I’ve done Culcheth justice: I grew up near Andy Burnham. This is what shaped the UK’s new PM www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
I grew up near Andy Burnham. This is what shaped the UK’s new PM
In the Warrington suburb of Culcheth, people are hopeful about what one of their own can achieve as the first northern PM in half a century
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A brilliant opportunity for young people in the Liverpool City area. Please pass on to anyone who might be interested. andytaylorfoundation.org/our-work/foo...
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Very sad news. May the road rise up to meet him.
The Anfield Wrap @theanfieldwrap.bsky.social · 2w agoEveryone at The Anfield Wrap are deeply saddened to hear of the news that Liverpool Legend Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. You'll Never Walk Alone.
The first WSC contributor to hold the office of Prime Minister – Andy Burnham for WSC 101, July 1995
Good piece from @allymcgovern.bsky.social showing how R&D, innovation and universities as regional economic anchors have to be key to achieving the new Govt’s economic and social goals www.ft.com/content/7916...
There's something about putting the radio on and hearing about events at Royal Birkdale. A major sporting event happening in merseyside. All is right with the world.
This is fantastic news for disabled people right across the country. For too long, talented people have been shut out of work not because they lack ability, but because the system around them hasn't let them in. A £60 million Pathways to Work Innovation Fund that puts bold, innovative ideas (1/3)
£60 million fund launched to transform employment support
Businesses, charities and innovators are being invited to compete for a share of up to £60 million to transform how disabled people and those with health conditions are supported into work, the…
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I kept thinking Anthony Gordon was going to score a lovely goal on saturday night, so I was just a bit previous.
A very long journey to this point and so many people - a huge collective - that have played their part. Grateful to every one ♡ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval
The legislation cleared the House of Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.
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Key breakthrough as Hillsborough Law set to clear House of Commons this week
Exclusive: After months of difficult delays, the landmark legislation will return to Parliament this week in a milestone moment on its route to fundamentally changing the way the country operates
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Saka absolutely key to that passage of play. I know Bellingham will get the glory but Saka built that piece by piece.
Not every day you get to talk about Half Man Half Biscuit and Grandmaster Flash on the radio, but today is that day
Alison McGovern@allymcgovern.bsky.social · 4w agoABSOLUTELY THRILLED BBC News - Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of Culture www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
ABSOLUTELY THRILLED BBC News - Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of Culture www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute shortlisted for first UK Town of Culture
Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.
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I am very sad to learn that George Howarth, previously MP for Knowsley has died. He was a great mentor to the Merseyside MPs elected in 2010 and helped me so many times. I'll always think of him playing Liverpool folk songs on a guitar at the MPs' christmas do...
Bellingham got to be up there with Olise, Messi, Mbappe and Haaland as one of players of the tournament.
The road to truth is paved with over-excited discoveries and declarations that may well need to be modified. We’re not always good at getting the balance right between reverence for innovations and remembering that everything can be subject to revision. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Pioneer of ‘extreme male brain’ theory of autism now says phrase unhelpful
Exclusive: Prof Simon Baron-Cohen says his language was misunderstood and it is a myth that autistic people lack empathy
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London and other cities’s economic trajectory doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game either. True that there r trade-offs in where to put money. But the cities’ challenges r different enough for there to be a meaning offer for both.
Alison McGovern@allymcgovern.bsky.social · last mo.The long & tired history of commenters telling cities outside London not to want things continues... www.ft.com/content/2a04...
The long & tired history of commenters telling cities outside London not to want things continues... www.ft.com/content/2a04...
Burnham must learn from Starmer’s failures on UK growth
There are moments to prioritise other things, but after 18 years of historic economic slowdown this is not one of them
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