Andy McDonald MP
@andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social
If you’re following the Teesworks saga, don’t miss this podcast — start around 30 mins in.
It covers just a few of the many troubling strands in this story of public funds misuse.
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It covers just a few of the many troubling strands in this story of public funds misuse.
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Tees Valley mayor Lord (Ben) Houchen promised renewal. Instead, Britain’s biggest regeneration project has turned into a taxpayer-funded scandal - enriching a few local businessmen while leaving public bodies on the brink.
Watch the latest episode of Page 94, The Private Eye Podcast, on YouTube.
Watch the latest episode of Page 94, The Private Eye Podcast, on YouTube.
November 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If you’re following the Teesworks saga, don’t miss this podcast — start around 30 mins in.
It covers just a few of the many troubling strands in this story of public funds misuse.
@privateeyenews.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/priv...
It covers just a few of the many troubling strands in this story of public funds misuse.
@privateeyenews.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/priv...
"It's a question of priorities. And this is the most magnificent transported bridge in the world. It's part of not only Teesside's industrial heritage, but our nation's industrial heritage too. And I actually don't care where the money comes from - as long as it happens."
November 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
"It's a question of priorities. And this is the most magnificent transported bridge in the world. It's part of not only Teesside's industrial heritage, but our nation's industrial heritage too. And I actually don't care where the money comes from - as long as it happens."
I visited the site of the new Outwood Riverside School in the shadow of the Transporter Bridge.
The steel framework is now flying out of the ground.
This is going to be a fantastic addition to our town and a huge positive for so many of our young people who will benefit.
The steel framework is now flying out of the ground.
This is going to be a fantastic addition to our town and a huge positive for so many of our young people who will benefit.
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I visited the site of the new Outwood Riverside School in the shadow of the Transporter Bridge.
The steel framework is now flying out of the ground.
This is going to be a fantastic addition to our town and a huge positive for so many of our young people who will benefit.
The steel framework is now flying out of the ground.
This is going to be a fantastic addition to our town and a huge positive for so many of our young people who will benefit.
"The Transporter Bridge has to be restored and put back into full working action - whatever it takes" - Andy McDonald MP.
My column in North East Bylines on what needs to be done regarding our iconic Transporter Bridge. 👇
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
My column in North East Bylines on what needs to be done regarding our iconic Transporter Bridge. 👇
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
We must restore our Transporter Bridge
"The Transporter Bridge has to be restored and put back into full working action - whatever it takes" - Andy McDonald MP
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
"The Transporter Bridge has to be restored and put back into full working action - whatever it takes" - Andy McDonald MP.
My column in North East Bylines on what needs to be done regarding our iconic Transporter Bridge. 👇
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
My column in North East Bylines on what needs to be done regarding our iconic Transporter Bridge. 👇
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
The Employment Rights Bill will improve your rights at work.
Reform, Tories and Lib Dems have tried to rip-up those rights.
But we will deliver on our promise to you.
Reform, Tories and Lib Dems have tried to rip-up those rights.
But we will deliver on our promise to you.
November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Employment Rights Bill will improve your rights at work.
Reform, Tories and Lib Dems have tried to rip-up those rights.
But we will deliver on our promise to you.
Reform, Tories and Lib Dems have tried to rip-up those rights.
But we will deliver on our promise to you.
Today I spoke to ITV Tyne Tees about the news our iconic Transporter Bridge has been added to the Historic England "At Risk" register.
I was clear - we need to restore it, whatever it takes.
I was clear - we need to restore it, whatever it takes.
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Today I spoke to ITV Tyne Tees about the news our iconic Transporter Bridge has been added to the Historic England "At Risk" register.
I was clear - we need to restore it, whatever it takes.
I was clear - we need to restore it, whatever it takes.
The Tony Blair Institute is urging the Labour Govt to abandon its pledge on day-one rights at work.
Caving into employers who want to dismiss workers unfairly, is symptomatic of why trust in politics is broken.
The Govt must reject this advice.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Caving into employers who want to dismiss workers unfairly, is symptomatic of why trust in politics is broken.
The Govt must reject this advice.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Tony Blair Institute urges Rachel Reeves to drop day-one work rights
The ex-prime minister’s think tank says the chancellor needs to bring businesses ‘back onside’ by scrapping law that protects against unfair dismissal
www.thetimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The Tony Blair Institute is urging the Labour Govt to abandon its pledge on day-one rights at work.
Caving into employers who want to dismiss workers unfairly, is symptomatic of why trust in politics is broken.
The Govt must reject this advice.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Caving into employers who want to dismiss workers unfairly, is symptomatic of why trust in politics is broken.
The Govt must reject this advice.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Today Historic England has published its 2025 "At Risk" register which includes our iconic Transporter Bridge.
Rest assured I'll be pursuing government and anybody else I need to, to make sure that our bridge is brought back to life - whatever it takes.
Rest assured I'll be pursuing government and anybody else I need to, to make sure that our bridge is brought back to life - whatever it takes.
'Teesside's most famous landmark' placed on risk register as future hangs in balance
The Transporter Bridge has been officially added to Historic England’s 2025 Heritage at Risk Register, sparking renewed calls for action.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Today Historic England has published its 2025 "At Risk" register which includes our iconic Transporter Bridge.
Rest assured I'll be pursuing government and anybody else I need to, to make sure that our bridge is brought back to life - whatever it takes.
Rest assured I'll be pursuing government and anybody else I need to, to make sure that our bridge is brought back to life - whatever it takes.
For 40 years, workers’ share of national income has fallen as union rights eroded—made worse by 14 years of Tory wage stagnation.
Labour’s task is to raise living standards.
The Employment Rights Bill delivers that—let’s defend it and deliver a fairer world of work.
Labour’s task is to raise living standards.
The Employment Rights Bill delivers that—let’s defend it and deliver a fairer world of work.
November 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
For 40 years, workers’ share of national income has fallen as union rights eroded—made worse by 14 years of Tory wage stagnation.
Labour’s task is to raise living standards.
The Employment Rights Bill delivers that—let’s defend it and deliver a fairer world of work.
Labour’s task is to raise living standards.
The Employment Rights Bill delivers that—let’s defend it and deliver a fairer world of work.
I will be participating in Remembrance Services this Sunday.
But today I took on the #IPTPoppyRide challenge, in support of the Royal British Legion's #PoppyAppeal.
But today I took on the #IPTPoppyRide challenge, in support of the Royal British Legion's #PoppyAppeal.
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I will be participating in Remembrance Services this Sunday.
But today I took on the #IPTPoppyRide challenge, in support of the Royal British Legion's #PoppyAppeal.
But today I took on the #IPTPoppyRide challenge, in support of the Royal British Legion's #PoppyAppeal.
Today I joined Met Police civilian staff on strike with @pcsunion.bsky.social outside New Scotland Yard.
The Met should pay them a £1250 consolidated allowance to meet the cost of living in London, that was paid to police officers.
#PCSonStrike #Solidarity
The Met should pay them a £1250 consolidated allowance to meet the cost of living in London, that was paid to police officers.
#PCSonStrike #Solidarity
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Today I joined Met Police civilian staff on strike with @pcsunion.bsky.social outside New Scotland Yard.
The Met should pay them a £1250 consolidated allowance to meet the cost of living in London, that was paid to police officers.
#PCSonStrike #Solidarity
The Met should pay them a £1250 consolidated allowance to meet the cost of living in London, that was paid to police officers.
#PCSonStrike #Solidarity
Congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on your inspiring victory! 🌹
He stood on a rent freeze, public groceries, fare-free buses, no-cost childcare, a $30 min wage, and taxing the 1%.
These are bold, socialist politics that can deliver for working people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He stood on a rent freeze, public groceries, fare-free buses, no-cost childcare, a $30 min wage, and taxing the 1%.
These are bold, socialist politics that can deliver for working people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Zohran Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await
After entering the race largely unnoticed, the new mayor of New York City can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on your inspiring victory! 🌹
He stood on a rent freeze, public groceries, fare-free buses, no-cost childcare, a $30 min wage, and taxing the 1%.
These are bold, socialist politics that can deliver for working people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He stood on a rent freeze, public groceries, fare-free buses, no-cost childcare, a $30 min wage, and taxing the 1%.
These are bold, socialist politics that can deliver for working people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Public Accountability Bill is a testament to the courage of the Hillsborough families. I welcome it's duty of candour.
I called for a full, judge-led inquiry into the tragedies at TEWV NHS Trust, so those families too can find truth and justice.
#HillsboroughLaw
I called for a full, judge-led inquiry into the tragedies at TEWV NHS Trust, so those families too can find truth and justice.
#HillsboroughLaw
November 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Public Accountability Bill is a testament to the courage of the Hillsborough families. I welcome it's duty of candour.
I called for a full, judge-led inquiry into the tragedies at TEWV NHS Trust, so those families too can find truth and justice.
#HillsboroughLaw
I called for a full, judge-led inquiry into the tragedies at TEWV NHS Trust, so those families too can find truth and justice.
#HillsboroughLaw
The govt has indicated a real-terms pay cut for education and health, and police and prison staff.
The Budget should commit to a long-term plan for pay restoration.
And it should replace the pay review system with new sectoral collective bargaining.
www.ier.org.uk/news/unions-...
The Budget should commit to a long-term plan for pay restoration.
And it should replace the pay review system with new sectoral collective bargaining.
www.ier.org.uk/news/unions-...
Unions warn that Government proposals will amount to a real-terms pay cut for teachers - IER
www.ier.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The govt has indicated a real-terms pay cut for education and health, and police and prison staff.
The Budget should commit to a long-term plan for pay restoration.
And it should replace the pay review system with new sectoral collective bargaining.
www.ier.org.uk/news/unions-...
The Budget should commit to a long-term plan for pay restoration.
And it should replace the pay review system with new sectoral collective bargaining.
www.ier.org.uk/news/unions-...
An utterly horrific incident on LNER last night.
The trauma for the passengers and LNER crew is unimaginable.
Huge thanks to the emergency services. We pray the victims pull through.
The trauma for the passengers and LNER crew is unimaginable.
Huge thanks to the emergency services. We pray the victims pull through.
November 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
An utterly horrific incident on LNER last night.
The trauma for the passengers and LNER crew is unimaginable.
Huge thanks to the emergency services. We pray the victims pull through.
The trauma for the passengers and LNER crew is unimaginable.
Huge thanks to the emergency services. We pray the victims pull through.
The King has shown leadership in stripping Andrew Windsor of his titles over links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Keir Starmer should do the same in terms of Peter Mandelson.
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/25e7207...
Keir Starmer should do the same in terms of Peter Mandelson.
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/25e7207...
Starmer must follow King and strip Lord Mandelson of his title, MPs demand
PM urged to remove former US ambassador’s peerage over his friendship with Epstein
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The King has shown leadership in stripping Andrew Windsor of his titles over links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Keir Starmer should do the same in terms of Peter Mandelson.
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/25e7207...
Keir Starmer should do the same in terms of Peter Mandelson.
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/25e7207...
Too many hard-working people have seen their living standards massively reduced through no fault of their own.
The Budget must start turning that around and bring much needed relief to hard pressed families and communities.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The Budget must start turning that around and bring much needed relief to hard pressed families and communities.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Almost all children in 73 areas of England live in low-income households
New official measures show levelling up attempts have failed to shift high levels of deprivation
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Too many hard-working people have seen their living standards massively reduced through no fault of their own.
The Budget must start turning that around and bring much needed relief to hard pressed families and communities.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The Budget must start turning that around and bring much needed relief to hard pressed families and communities.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
We need a National Strategy for Spinal Cord Injury, to replace the current fragmented approach with coordinated, person-centred care.
Today, I urged Ministers to meet the APPG on Spinal Cord Injury and respond to our new report.
Today, I urged Ministers to meet the APPG on Spinal Cord Injury and respond to our new report.
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We need a National Strategy for Spinal Cord Injury, to replace the current fragmented approach with coordinated, person-centred care.
Today, I urged Ministers to meet the APPG on Spinal Cord Injury and respond to our new report.
Today, I urged Ministers to meet the APPG on Spinal Cord Injury and respond to our new report.
Reposted by Andy McDonald MP
Tory and Lib Dem Lords have voted to SCRAP Labour's new protections against being unfairly sacked from day one, meaning workers must wait 6 months for this to happen.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
October 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Tory and Lib Dem Lords have voted to SCRAP Labour's new protections against being unfairly sacked from day one, meaning workers must wait 6 months for this to happen.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
Reposted by Andy McDonald MP
All care workers need to earn at least the real #LivingWage.
Today, we published an open letter with @livingwageuk.bsky.social to urge the Gov’t to guarantee that all adult social care workers are paid at least the real Living Wage now.
Read the full letter 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
Today, we published an open letter with @livingwageuk.bsky.social to urge the Gov’t to guarantee that all adult social care workers are paid at least the real Living Wage now.
Read the full letter 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
October 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
All care workers need to earn at least the real #LivingWage.
Today, we published an open letter with @livingwageuk.bsky.social to urge the Gov’t to guarantee that all adult social care workers are paid at least the real Living Wage now.
Read the full letter 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
Today, we published an open letter with @livingwageuk.bsky.social to urge the Gov’t to guarantee that all adult social care workers are paid at least the real Living Wage now.
Read the full letter 👇
www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...
Cost of living pressures are continuing.
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Cost of living pressures are continuing.
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
The unwavering focus has to be on tackling poverty, the cost of living crisis and lifting peoples’ spending power.
That has to include an end to the two-child limit at the Budget.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/grou...
That has to include an end to the two-child limit at the Budget.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/grou...
Group of 40 economists & academics tell Chancellor ending two-child benefit cap will help grow economy | LBC
With less than a month to go before the Budget, the group have written to Rachel Reeves to warn that more than half of larger families could fall into poverty as a direct result of the cap.
www.lbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The unwavering focus has to be on tackling poverty, the cost of living crisis and lifting peoples’ spending power.
That has to include an end to the two-child limit at the Budget.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/grou...
That has to include an end to the two-child limit at the Budget.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/grou...
🚨 Big news for renters 🚨
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law.
✅ No-fault evictions scrapped (Section 21)
✅ Open-ended tenancies required
✅ Rent rises capped at once per year
✅ New Renters’ Ombudsman
✅ National landlord register established
✅ Fairer rules on pets.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law.
✅ No-fault evictions scrapped (Section 21)
✅ Open-ended tenancies required
✅ Rent rises capped at once per year
✅ New Renters’ Ombudsman
✅ National landlord register established
✅ Fairer rules on pets.
October 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨 Big news for renters 🚨
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law.
✅ No-fault evictions scrapped (Section 21)
✅ Open-ended tenancies required
✅ Rent rises capped at once per year
✅ New Renters’ Ombudsman
✅ National landlord register established
✅ Fairer rules on pets.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law.
✅ No-fault evictions scrapped (Section 21)
✅ Open-ended tenancies required
✅ Rent rises capped at once per year
✅ New Renters’ Ombudsman
✅ National landlord register established
✅ Fairer rules on pets.
Reposted by Andy McDonald MP
Unions are crystal clear - the New Deal was a Manifesto commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Employment Rights Bill intact, and ensuring it is implemented robustly - so the rights deliver on the promise made to voters.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Bosses could still sack new hires under ‘day one’ workers' rights compromise
Union bosses are open to concessions on probation amid warnings that boosted rights for workers from day one could harm the economy
inews.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Unions are crystal clear - the New Deal was a Manifesto commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Employment Rights Bill intact, and ensuring it is implemented robustly - so the rights deliver on the promise made to voters.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Good to hear Ministers say they're not going to row back on day one rights at work.
We need to see the Employment Rights Bill delivered in full.
www.ft.com/content/943a...
We need to see the Employment Rights Bill delivered in full.
www.ft.com/content/943a...
Ministers resist pressure to dilute core UK worker rights reform
Government rejects speculation it will water down ‘day one’ protection against unfair dismissal
www.ft.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Good to hear Ministers say they're not going to row back on day one rights at work.
We need to see the Employment Rights Bill delivered in full.
www.ft.com/content/943a...
We need to see the Employment Rights Bill delivered in full.
www.ft.com/content/943a...