Sienna Rodgers
@siennarodgers.bsky.social
Deputy editor of The House magazine in Parliament.
Had a lot of fun on the On Politics podcast with @piercepenniless.bsky.social and @siennarodgers.bsky.social:
London Review of Books@lrb.co.uk · 5d ago‘John Healy is the managing editor whose job it is after someone goes, “Raises for everybody”, to come back out and go, “I actually meant raises for very few people. I'm sorry, my hands are tied.”’ @stephenkb.bsky.social on Burnham’s first week, on the podcast. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Andy Burnham has been urged by a new group of Labour MPs to defy “orthodox economists” and invest billions in creating and sustaining one million production-based jobs in Britain: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Defy “Orthodox Economists” To Invest Billions In Reindustrialisation, Labour MPs Urge Burnham
Exclusive: Andy Burnham has been urged by a new group of Labour MPs to defy “orthodox economists” and invest billions in creating and sustaining on...
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NEW: Lord Glasman Wrote A Song For The Exiled Crown Prince Of Iran And Played It To Him: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Lord Glasman Wrote A Song For The Exiled Crown Prince Of Iran And Played It To Him
Exclusive: Labour peer Maurice Glasman wrote and recorded a song dedicated to Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, in support of his exi...
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Who are the winners and losers of Andy Burnham's first set of ministerial appointments? Now that the new Prime Minister's government is in place, @siennarodgers.bsky.sociallooks at who is celebrating the appointments, as well as who has been left bruised by them
The Winners And Losers In Andy Burnham's First Set Of Ministerial Appointments
Andy Burnham has delighted many of his supporters and largely dismayed Starmerites with the Cabinet and wider frontbench appointments made in his f...
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🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 Burnham's first week @adampayne26.bsky.social, @siennarodgers.bsky.social & @alaintolhurst.bsky.social take a look at Andy Burnham’s first week in No 10 Plus Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride discusses new Chancellor John Healey & how the Tories plan to take on Reform 🎧: pod.fo/e/4a15f4
Why It All Went Wrong For Starmer – And What's To Come With Burnham @siennarodgers.bsky.social reports https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/went-wrong-starmer-come-burnham
Why It All Went Wrong For Starmer – And What's To Come With Burnham
Sienna Rodgers reports on how Keir Starmer’s premiership was cut short and whether Labour believes Andy Burnham will fare any better
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This, by @siennarodgers.bsky.social, is characteristically excellent. A highly recommended read.
Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government
Andy Burnham supporters are increasingly optimistic about Makerfield. Sienna Rodgers explores what comes after the by-election
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Team Burnham is increasingly confident that the Manchester mayor will win in Makerfield — then what? @siennarodgers.bsky.social goes inside the final week of campaigning, and explores what comes next: When Burnham pulls the trigger on replacing Starmer, and the figures who could serve in his No 10
Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government
Andy Burnham supporters are increasingly optimistic about Makerfield. Sienna Rodgers explores what comes after the by-election
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"I’ve got no time for conversations about rejoining the EU, and I don’t think my constituents do either" DCMS minister Steph Peacock talks to The House mag's @siennarodgers.bsky.social about tourist tax controversy, tackling short-term holiday lets, and revisiting Brexit
Stephanie Peacock: 'I've Got No Time For Conversations About Rejoining The EU'
Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock talks to Sienna Rodgers about introducing a controversial tourist tax and tackling short-term holiday lets – plu...
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Andy Burnham has told The House mag he's "not going to hold back" on "early change" to the Lords Speaking to @siennarodgers.bsky.social in Makerfield, the Labour candidate – who wants to replace Starmer in No 10 – said Upper Chamber reform was the "first place to look" to "cut the cost of politics"
Andy Burnham Says He Is “Not Going To Hold Back” On “Early Change” To The House Of Lords
Exclusive: Andy Burnham has told The House magazine that he would support “early change” to the House of Lords, with reform – including downsizing ...
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The Greens are diverting campaign resources to outer London in the latest sign of their growing optimism ahead of the May elections Despite it not being seen as natural territory for the Greens, Zack Polanski's party is confident that it can make gains in Bromley, @siennarodgers.bsky.social reports
Greens Hopeful Of Taking On Reform To Make First Gains In Outer London
The Greens are so optimistic about their prospects in the upcoming local elections that they are now diverting campaigning resources to outer Londo...
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"I’m my own person... I’ve made it my job to try and build a new relationship” Ex-submarine commander turned independent chief inspector of borders and immigration John Tuckett tells @siennarodgers.bsky.social he is resetting the watchdog’s relationship with the Home Office after years of tension
“Critical Friend”: Chief Inspector John Tuckett Resets Role Of Borders Watchdog
Former submarine commander turned independent chief inspector of borders and immigration John Tuckett tells Sienna Rodgers he is resetting the watc...
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“I did argue I was simply putting forward what we’d done in opposition. I was told, ‘But it’s all different. We’re in government now’” Lord Dubs talks to @siennarodgers.bsky.social about Labour’s saddening immigration policy, rejoining the EU, and why Starmer must step out of his advisers’ shadow
Alf Dubs: Labour Is Weakening Refugee Rights – I Had More Success Under The Tories
As Lord Dubs leads the charge against the government’s immigration changes, he talks to Sienna Rodgers about his disappointment in Labour, his hope...
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NEW: Alf Dubs, Kindertransport refugee & Labour peer, says he — had more success on immigration policy under Tories than he does now — hasn’t met w Mahmood whereas Tory home secs used to invite him to meet — agrees w Rayner: immigration changes are “unBritish” www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Alf Dubs: Labour Is Weakening Refugee Rights – I Had More Success Under The Tories
As Lord Dubs leads the charge against the government’s immigration changes, he talks to Sienna Rodgers about his disappointment in Labour, his hope...
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Labour MP Sonia Kumar tells The House magazine's @siennarodgers.bsky.social about travelling to Ukraine with a team of British clinicians to train local therapists, helping injured soldiers recover faster "The hospitality of Ukrainians was second to none"
Sonia Kumar MP On Training Physiotherapists In A War Zone And Why She Quit The NHS
Labour MP Sonia Kumar tells Sienna Rodgers about travelling to Ukraine with a team of British clinicians to train local therapists, helping injured...
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Colleague @siennarodgers.bsky.social reprises her role as Labour-faction-chronicler-in-chief to look at how the party’s future could be determined by an arm wrestle between two organisers called Luke Akehurst (Labour First, right of party) vs Hurst (Mainstream, soft left)
Inside The Battle For Labour's Mainstream: Luke Akehurst Vs Luke Hurst
Two internal players called Luke are battling to claim Labour’s mainstream. The outcome of their rivalry will shape the future of the party – and p...
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Two internal players called Luke are battling to claim Labour’s mainstream. The outcome of their rivalry will shape the future of the party – and possibly the country, reports @siennarodgers.bsky.social
Inside The Battle For Labour's Mainstream: Luke Akehurst Vs Luke Hurst
Two internal players called Luke are battling to claim Labour’s mainstream. The outcome of their rivalry will shape the future of the party – and p...
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Vital interview from my colleague @siennarodgers.bsky.social, an an absolute must read www.politicshome.com/news/article...
NEW: My interview with Green leader Zack Polanski • He's been speaking to a “handful” of Labour MPs about defecting to the Greens • Explains why he criticised Corbyn for Labour antisemitism but doesn't now • His plans to run for Parliament & lots more 👇 www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Zack Polanski: “There’s A Lot Of Inauthenticity In Politics, But It’s Not Coming From Me”
Green Party leader Zack Polanski talks to Sienna Rodgers about his by-election success, potential Labour defectors, and how his upbringing shapes h...
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Here’s our latest cover interivew: Zack Polanski talks to @siennarodgers.bsky.social about the byelection success, Zionism and Labour defections www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Zack Polanski: “There’s A Lot Of Inauthenticity In Politics, But It’s Not Coming From Me”
Green Party leader Zack Polanski talks to Sienna Rodgers about his by-election success, potential Labour defectors, and how his upbringing shapes h...
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Trump is no ally and there can be no special relationship, Zack Polanski has said Speaking to @siennarodgers.bsky.social in the wake of US & Israeli attacks on Iran, Polanski said Russia was “looking to advance its imperialism”, before adding: “I believe the same behaviour is coming from the US"
Trump Is No Ally Of Britain – He Is A Threat Like Putin, Says Zack Polanski
Zack Polanski has declared that Donald Trump cannot be an ally of Britain, and the UK can no longer have a “special relationship” with the US, beca...
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Great piece by @siennarodgers.bsky.social and @zoecrowther.bsky.social on how Wes Streeting runs his department One Streeting ally: “We do need politicians to be good at politics. If a perm sec were good at politics, that would be a problem – but for a secretary of state, that’s a good thing!”
Inside The Wes Streeting Operation At The Department Of Health
Is Wes Streeting a details man? What do his days look like? Who does he delegate to? Sienna Rodgers and Zoe Crowther explore how the Health Secreta...
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Fascinating interview by @siennamarla with Reform UK's Danny Kruger - who (among other things) tells her political parties have a "limited but important" role in undoing the sexual revolution and UK is suffering from a "totally unregulated sexual economy". www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform UK's Danny Kruger On Preparing For Government And Making 'A Mess Of It'
Ex-Tory MP Danny Kruger reveals to Sienna Rodgers his plans as Reform UK’s head of preparing for government, from election readiness to pronatalist...
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As first reported by top colleague @siennarodgers.bsky.social for PolHome way back in September last year!
Labour Peer Issued Warning About “Unwise” Mandelson Appointment
Exclusive: Labour peer Lord Glasman issued a warning about Lord Mandelson's appointment as British Ambassador to the United States being 'unwise'.
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Jim Pickard@pickardje.bsky.social · 6mo agoEXC: I can reveal the contents of a memo by Labour peer Lord Maurice Glasman in January 2025 warning Number 10 it was making a mistake to hire Mandelson - sent to Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney. www.ft.com/content/584a...
This week's episode of The Rundown is such a great conversation about the student loan debate ft @theifs.bsky.social's Kate Ogden, the @smfthinktank.bsky.social's Dani Payne, Labour MP @chriscurtis94.bsky.social and colleague @siennarodgers.bsky.social Hosted by @alaintolhurst.bsky.social
The Rundown by PoliticsHome: Solving the student loan 'scam'
This week we’re delving into the world of student finance, after a long-simmering row over the loan system for how graduates pay back the cost of their tuition exploded into the mainstream, with ...
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Throwback to my exclusive from back in September – Labour peer Lord Glasman issued a warning to No 10 about Lord Mandelson's "unwise" appointment: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Labour Peer Issued Warning About “Unwise” Mandelson Appointment
Exclusive: Labour peer Lord Glasman issued a warning about Lord Mandelson's appointment as British Ambassador to the United States being 'unwise'.
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Steve Wright, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, has declared that Starmer’s government “needs to start delivering for working people” He told @siennarodgers.bsky.social that the PM was on his "last chance" and that all 11 affiliated unions could call on him to go after the May elections
Labour Must “Start Delivering For Working People”, Says Head Of Firefighters’ Union
Exclusive: Steve Wright, general secretary of the Labour-affiliated Fire Brigades Union, has declared that Keir Starmer’s government “needs to star...
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“I also think it’s very dangerous to underestimate Keir Starmer... “I think this guy deserves a bit more admiration and respect than perhaps he’s been given by some quarters" Justice minister Jake Richards talks to The House Magazine's @siennarodgers.bsky.social
Justice Minister Jake Richards: 'It's Very Dangerous To Underestimate Keir Starmer'
Jake Richards tells Sienna Rodgers about his plans to overhaul youth justice, reform the ECHR and face down Labour rebels
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It’s the problem that Westminster dares not talk about. But is SW1 finally waking up to the birth rate crisis? As Zack Polanski wonders who will wipe our bums, I reveal that Reform UK is putting this issue at the centre of its policymaking www.politicshome.com/news/article...
'We're Not Squeamish': Westminster Is Slowly Waking Up To The Birth Rate Crisis
Sienna Rodgers reveals Reform UK's plans to address our declining fertility, and speaks to others in Westminster to determine the level of appetite...
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