Interesting breakdown by @janerockhouse.bsky.social on the constituencies of #Burnham Cabinet. #Starmer’s last one had 7 from London.

Jane Haynes@janerockhouse.bsky.social · 2w ago

Every cabinet member announced so far represents a constituency in the North (plus 2 from West Mids). So far the most “southerly” cabinet members announced are Birmingham’s Shabana Mahmood and Pat McFadden in Wolverhampton #HitTheNorth

I’ve heard the names Miliband, Mahmood, Healy and Haigh! Whatever happened to that bloke called Wes Streeting? #Burnham!

Peter Kyle was the person who had the job of selling the government agenda on the media. He was a disaster as he’d get into detail but not hold a narrative - makes sense why he was let go! #Burnham

You spend all your life, sacrificing time, money and a normal to reach the pinnacle, but in 30 years time looking back you’ll be reminded of Donald Trump, he is now itched into every Spanish football person for the rest of their lives! It’ll be all they’ll be remembered for! #Spain!

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social · 2w ago

Trump on stage with the World Cup Winners

Canada and Saudi are 3rd and 4th in output, but Canada has more reserves, interesting time to visit for #Carney to #SaudiArabia

Mark Carney@mark-carney.bsky.social · 4w ago

Landed in Jeddah. Canada is building a new partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — one that harnesses the ambition of our nations to build greater prosperity and opportunity for our people.

Good! People who are silent and complicit in allowing a madman cause havoc need to be held to account.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4w ago

WOW -- Danish reporter *goes there* with Rutte "You sit next to Trump when he talks about conquering Greenland, lashes out at allies like Spain -- things it doesn't seem like the old Mark Rutte would approve of. Does this have any affect on your self-respect when you sit there and say nothing?"

An excellent discussion led by @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social - I am of the view is #Farage will be swanning away soon, but sooner if we have this level of scrutiny and holding to account www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIli...

Will Farage's Extreme Wealth Be His Downfall?

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I don’t think I have heard a speech like this in the UK for a while. Let’s see what happens now, seems the word “imagine” is going to be key for Andy Burnham as he ended on.

Thoroughly a good episode. Messers @lewisgoodall.com and @jonsopel1.bsky.social covers ever blade and angle on a historical week in British politics. If Burnham stops the contempt for Reform voters, it could be a game changer

The News Agents@thenewsagents.co.uk · last mo.

“Starmer tried to invoke a dark vision of what Farage would mean.” “Burnham has said, 'I’m not going to demonise Reform voters'.” Could Andy Burnham’s approach to Reform turn things around for Labour?

Have we reached peak -#Farage! makerfield, Nowak and £5m got me thinking that perhaps we are at the twilight of Farage and he won’t be on anyone ballot come the general election. open.substack.com/pub/hasansal...

“Labour really did squander two years in power for no obvious reason, and millions of people really will keep living inadequate lives as a result.” > @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com hits the nail on its sorry head. www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...

I didn’t rate Starmer as PM - so why do I feel so sad?

The hope of May 2024 has been squandered, and Andy Burnham is unlikely to revive it

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Part of me thinks it will be Shabana as Chancellor!

Stephen Bush@stephenkb.bsky.social · last mo.

Everything about it is dumb. Starmer’s anger at it (why would he expect loyalty given how little he shows to anyone else?) Reeves’ belief that it might work or is a good look (why?)

Would be interested to know what the Arabic calligraphy is behind @rory-stewart.bsky.social - if @restispoliticsus.bsky.social or @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social can ask if Rory doesn’t see this. Find Arabic calligraphy art fascinated. Btw great episode.

Talk about a hostile takeover! Burnham has just shown what ruthlessness is. Even the Tories and Johnson could not do what he did.

The News Agents@thenewsagents.co.uk · last mo.

“Talk about fortune favouring the brave! "He forced Starmer to send his own MPs to Makerfield, to oversee a contest that would remove the PM from his own job." Has Andy Burnham just pulled off the perfect heist?

Was a good listen today but noticed Reform UK were light on the Sunday morning circuits. I wonder why?

Lewis Goodall@lewisgoodall.com · 2mo ago

Huge political weekend Sunday with Lewis Goodall live from 10 LBC, Global Player & YouTube Business Secretary Peter Kyle Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride Former Deputy Labour Leader Harriet Harman Former Pol Director to Keir Starmer @LukeJSullivan Labour MPs Luke Charters John Slinger

Sad state of British Journalism, hence why I am excited for @zeteonews.co.uk by @mehdirhasan.bsky.social and colleagues like @sangitamyska.bsky.social -

Interesting observation by @mrjamesob.bsky.social on the #Farage issue as once again he’s politicizing strategy, reminded me when I dissected how @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social took him on. I have sussed it out why hasn’t the media and political class. bylinetimes.com/2024/12/12/n...

Alastair Campbell Showed How Keir Starmer Can Defeat Nigel Farage

Here is a ten-point plan for exposing the Reform party leader and his followers

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When there is infighting, what better than a former #Labour leader PM comes in and throws some gasoline on a fire! www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Tony Blair says Labour must abandon net zero, support Trump and cut benefits

In highly unusual intervention, ex-PM says his party’s ‘almost infinite capacity for self-delusion’ makes it likely to lose next election

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I wonder what the CofE are saying on this! Religion being hijacked by extremists!

Henry Morris@mrhenrymorris.substack.com · 3mo ago

"Blessed are the Madri drinkers"

Now imagine if @roberthutton.co.uk had put money on this? I also know of a Mancs MP who was contacted to be asked "are you making way?" and the response was 'bollocks am I" #AndyBurnham

Robert Hutton@roberthutton.co.uk · 3mo ago

Hearing that one of the Joshes might go.

I reckon the variety of political content to dissect by @mrjamesob.bsky.social may end up increasing after the recent bi-election results www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbhF...

Reform councillor demands investigation into Doncaster UFOs

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I sense we will be coming back to this again! - #Starmer

Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 3mo ago

BREAKING: “This is a time for us to reflect.. come together as a team” says Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Lucy Powell

Hindsight and expertise! Boy is there plenty around today!

@lewisgoodall.com did what he had to do, shows how thin skinned and unfit these two are! Shame to see what took place in my city, but credit for the journalism. And of the day if anybody enters politics, they have to be scrutinized, it does feel populism has a very thin skin!

The News Agents@thenewsagents.co.uk · 3mo ago

"Mainstream politicians – from Starmer down – have little to say, and in that vacuum, we see Akhmed Yaqoob." Lewis Goodall clashes with a controversial Birmingham campaigner. Is the city a 'microcosm' for the state of UK politics? www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/bann...

It does feel those on the right of @labouruk.bsky.social are still deluded and not understanding what is happening to them that they see those on the left as the enemy tps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/06/andy-burnham-labour-anger-appearance-greens-change-now?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Burnham sparks Labour anger with plan to appear at event alongside Greens

Some MPs accuse Burnham of undermining local election messaging by agreeing to speak at event later this month

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Help! I am confused, the first seven minutes only reinforce the message that Donald Trump is all over the place, playing 61d draughts in his head but thankfully James has kept up with where we are - www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiuI...

James O'Brien's worrying theory: Trump is taking notes from the WWE

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After watching #devilswearprada2, I realised how the sequel also covered the change in the media landscape as well! #comms substack.com/profile/1420...

Hasan Salim Patel (@hasansalim)

During the Bank Holiday I watched The Devil Wears Prada 2 (yes, I sat in a room for two hours where even phone signals were down - I was surprised) and instead of just enjoying the nostalgia, I ended ...

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BREAKING: UK terror threat raised from “substantial” to “severe” meaning a terror attack is highly likely in next six months

Zack Polanski really touched a nerve with Ed Balls here. And he was quite right; how can Balls possibly be seen to be politically neutral?

Saul Staniforth@saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Well done to @zackpolanski.bsky.social for calling out the fact he was being interviewed by a former Lab minister & husband of the current foreign secretary #GMB is now produced by @itvnews.bsky.social. How can they think this is tenable? Oh & Ed took it in good grace (not)