Ann Black
@annblack.bsky.social
Member, Labour Party NEC, owner(?) of Monty. Best contacted at annblack50@btinternet.com
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
I have decided to not seek re-election to Labour's NEC – after 24 years it’s time for future generations to see the party through the next general election and beyond, so I’ll leave the NEC in September. Thank you for all your support in good and in difficult times.
January 26, 2026 at 8:24 AM
I have decided to not seek re-election to Labour's NEC – after 24 years it’s time for future generations to see the party through the next general election and beyond, so I’ll leave the NEC in September. Thank you for all your support in good and in difficult times.
I didn't realise the betting council sponsors politicshome. Looks like I'll have to unsubscribe ☹️
And they say satire's dead. 😂
"Far from the outdated stereotypes, today’s bookmakers are lively community hubs. During the festive season especially, betting shops take on a special atmosphere filled with excitement, companionship and familiar routine that many people look forward to each year."
"Far from the outdated stereotypes, today’s bookmakers are lively community hubs. During the festive season especially, betting shops take on a special atmosphere filled with excitement, companionship and familiar routine that many people look forward to each year."
Betting shops are keeping community spirit alive this Christmas
Walk into a betting shop this Christmas and you will find something Britain is in danger of losing. Laughter, conversation, familiar faces and a re...
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December 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I didn't realise the betting council sponsors politicshome. Looks like I'll have to unsubscribe ☹️
LATEST LABOUR NEC REPORT
🙎♀️ New Deputy Leader at NEC
❌We need to protect Councillors and candidates from abuse
📈 Party management
🖥️New party website
😬 2026 Internal Elections
✏️Party policies
👀 Good riddance to the two child cap
💬 National Women's Conference
www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
🙎♀️ New Deputy Leader at NEC
❌We need to protect Councillors and candidates from abuse
📈 Party management
🖥️New party website
😬 2026 Internal Elections
✏️Party policies
👀 Good riddance to the two child cap
💬 National Women's Conference
www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
December 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
LATEST LABOUR NEC REPORT
🙎♀️ New Deputy Leader at NEC
❌We need to protect Councillors and candidates from abuse
📈 Party management
🖥️New party website
😬 2026 Internal Elections
✏️Party policies
👀 Good riddance to the two child cap
💬 National Women's Conference
www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
🙎♀️ New Deputy Leader at NEC
❌We need to protect Councillors and candidates from abuse
📈 Party management
🖥️New party website
😬 2026 Internal Elections
✏️Party policies
👀 Good riddance to the two child cap
💬 National Women's Conference
www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
I'm with Stella on this
Plans to leave refugees in a state of perpetual uncertainty about where and if they can rebuild their lives are not just performative cruelty, they are counterproductive to integration and the economy. It doesn’t have to be like this - 1/2
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I'm with Stella on this
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Due to an admin error, we have lost our @oxfordforeurope.bsky.social account. (As you can see that account hasn’t posted for a while). So - after many attempts with the Bluesky team to regain the account - this is the new account.
If you see this, please could you repost and follow back? 🙏
If you see this, please could you repost and follow back? 🙏
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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I'm voting for Christina McAnea as UNISON's general secretary. I served on the LabourLink committee alongside Angela Rayner for many years, and on Labour's NEC I've seen UNISON's influence in shaping the biggest package of workers' rights in a generation. It's always better to be in the room.
October 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
I'm voting for Christina McAnea as UNISON's general secretary. I served on the LabourLink committee alongside Angela Rayner for many years, and on Labour's NEC I've seen UNISON's influence in shaping the biggest package of workers' rights in a generation. It's always better to be in the room.
Labour party conference in Liverpool. I have a visitor...
September 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Labour party conference in Liverpool. I have a visitor...
📣 NEW LABOUR NEC REPORT
📄 Report from the General Secretary
😱CLPs struggling to get quorum at meetings
🚆The road to Liverpool
😠 Platform politics
❓ Question Time for Keir Starmer
See my full report here: www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
📄 Report from the General Secretary
😱CLPs struggling to get quorum at meetings
🚆The road to Liverpool
😠 Platform politics
❓ Question Time for Keir Starmer
See my full report here: www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
September 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
📣 NEW LABOUR NEC REPORT
📄 Report from the General Secretary
😱CLPs struggling to get quorum at meetings
🚆The road to Liverpool
😠 Platform politics
❓ Question Time for Keir Starmer
See my full report here: www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
📄 Report from the General Secretary
😱CLPs struggling to get quorum at meetings
🚆The road to Liverpool
😠 Platform politics
❓ Question Time for Keir Starmer
See my full report here: www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
I'd say 5% of those eligible to vote. No arrears and none who joined within eight weeks of the meeting. But better confirm with region ...
Is that 5% of members or members who can attend the nomination meeting (i.e. fully paid up)? We have 259 members so 13, but only 235 with 'accepted' status so 12? You know I'd ask a question! Bob
September 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I'd say 5% of those eligible to vote. No arrears and none who joined within eight weeks of the meeting. But better confirm with region ...
Urgent deputy leader update: some CLPs told they must have 5% members at nomination meeting. Not required in 2020 nor agreed by procedures cttee. Because GC delegate nominations not allowed, challenging esp for large CLPs esp in person esp at short notice/no warning. One already disqualified.
September 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Urgent deputy leader update: some CLPs told they must have 5% members at nomination meeting. Not required in 2020 nor agreed by procedures cttee. Because GC delegate nominations not allowed, challenging esp for large CLPs esp in person esp at short notice/no warning. One already disqualified.
Thank you
BREAKING: MPs vote to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The #AssistedDyingBill will now proceed to the House of Lords. A landmark victory for compassion, dignity, and choice.
June 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Thank you
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“UNISON joins the International trade union movement in condemning the atrocities that take place daily in Gaza and Palestine”
There must be an ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’. Christina McAnea, London rally for Palestine
There must be an ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’. Christina McAnea, London rally for Palestine
May 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“UNISON joins the International trade union movement in condemning the atrocities that take place daily in Gaza and Palestine”
There must be an ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’. Christina McAnea, London rally for Palestine
There must be an ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’. Christina McAnea, London rally for Palestine
🌹 Labour NEC meeting, 20 May 2025 🌹
⭐ elections - results and lessons
⭐ child poverty
⭐ winter fuel paymen ints
⭐ communications
⭐ working people
⭐ equalities conferences
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
⭐ elections - results and lessons
⭐ child poverty
⭐ winter fuel paymen ints
⭐ communications
⭐ working people
⭐ equalities conferences
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
May 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🌹 Labour NEC meeting, 20 May 2025 🌹
⭐ elections - results and lessons
⭐ child poverty
⭐ winter fuel paymen ints
⭐ communications
⭐ working people
⭐ equalities conferences
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
⭐ elections - results and lessons
⭐ child poverty
⭐ winter fuel paymen ints
⭐ communications
⭐ working people
⭐ equalities conferences
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
🌹Thanks to all for working so hard, congratulations to winners, commiserations to those who lost despite best efforts. Labour's NEC meets Tuesday 20 May - please send feedback from elections in your area plus lessons for Wales, Scotland, English mayors/councils in 2026 to annblack50@btinternet.com 🌹
May 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🌹Thanks to all for working so hard, congratulations to winners, commiserations to those who lost despite best efforts. Labour's NEC meets Tuesday 20 May - please send feedback from elections in your area plus lessons for Wales, Scotland, English mayors/councils in 2026 to annblack50@btinternet.com 🌹
Congratulations Joanne 🌹🌹🌹
Usdaw has today announced the election of its first ever female general secretary, Joanne Thomas usd.aw/3G6efku
April 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Congratulations Joanne 🌹🌹🌹
The national policy forum website is now open for submissions at nationalpolicyforum.labour.org.uk - please join the consultation. I have asked for it to continue to show all contributions so we can share and discuss.
🌹 Labour NEC meeting, 25 March 2025 🌹
⭐ campaigning, comms and winning elections
⭐ disability
⭐ child poverty
⭐ building homes
⭐ Ukraine
⭐ national policy forum
⭐ devolution and mayors
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com
⭐ campaigning, comms and winning elections
⭐ disability
⭐ child poverty
⭐ building homes
⭐ Ukraine
⭐ national policy forum
⭐ devolution and mayors
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com
April 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The national policy forum website is now open for submissions at nationalpolicyforum.labour.org.uk - please join the consultation. I have asked for it to continue to show all contributions so we can share and discuss.
🌹 Labour NEC meeting, 25 March 2025 🌹
⭐ campaigning, comms and winning elections
⭐ disability
⭐ child poverty
⭐ building homes
⭐ Ukraine
⭐ national policy forum
⭐ devolution and mayors
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com
⭐ campaigning, comms and winning elections
⭐ disability
⭐ child poverty
⭐ building homes
⭐ Ukraine
⭐ national policy forum
⭐ devolution and mayors
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com
April 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🌹 Labour NEC meeting, 25 March 2025 🌹
⭐ campaigning, comms and winning elections
⭐ disability
⭐ child poverty
⭐ building homes
⭐ Ukraine
⭐ national policy forum
⭐ devolution and mayors
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com
⭐ campaigning, comms and winning elections
⭐ disability
⭐ child poverty
⭐ building homes
⭐ Ukraine
⭐ national policy forum
⭐ devolution and mayors
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com
🌹 Labour party NEC update, March 2025 🌹
⭐ women's conference
⭐ local elections
⭐ national policy forum - listening to members and connecting government and party
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-update-m... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com
⭐ women's conference
⭐ local elections
⭐ national policy forum - listening to members and connecting government and party
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-update-m... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com
March 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🌹 Labour party NEC update, March 2025 🌹
⭐ women's conference
⭐ local elections
⭐ national policy forum - listening to members and connecting government and party
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-update-m... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com
⭐ women's conference
⭐ local elections
⭐ national policy forum - listening to members and connecting government and party
Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-update-m... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com
🌹 Labour NEC meeting - 28 January 2025 🌹
⭐ PMQs - Heathrow, non-doms, winter fuel payments, Middle East
⭐ Deputy PM - devolution, workers' rights, minimum wage
⭐ Health secretary - an NHS fit for the future
⭐ Membership & money
⭐ 2025 council elections
Read at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
⭐ PMQs - Heathrow, non-doms, winter fuel payments, Middle East
⭐ Deputy PM - devolution, workers' rights, minimum wage
⭐ Health secretary - an NHS fit for the future
⭐ Membership & money
⭐ 2025 council elections
Read at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
February 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🌹 Labour NEC meeting - 28 January 2025 🌹
⭐ PMQs - Heathrow, non-doms, winter fuel payments, Middle East
⭐ Deputy PM - devolution, workers' rights, minimum wage
⭐ Health secretary - an NHS fit for the future
⭐ Membership & money
⭐ 2025 council elections
Read at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
⭐ PMQs - Heathrow, non-doms, winter fuel payments, Middle East
⭐ Deputy PM - devolution, workers' rights, minimum wage
⭐ Health secretary - an NHS fit for the future
⭐ Membership & money
⭐ 2025 council elections
Read at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...
🌹 Labour NEC update - January meetings 🌹
⭐ National Policy Forum - how to contribute to winning policies
⭐ Complaints
⭐ May elections
⭐ Hybrid meetings??
⭐ Women in the party
⭐ Equalities
Full report at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-update-j...
Comments and questions to annblack50@btinternet.com
⭐ National Policy Forum - how to contribute to winning policies
⭐ Complaints
⭐ May elections
⭐ Hybrid meetings??
⭐ Women in the party
⭐ Equalities
Full report at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-update-j...
Comments and questions to annblack50@btinternet.com
January 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🌹 Labour NEC update - January meetings 🌹
⭐ National Policy Forum - how to contribute to winning policies
⭐ Complaints
⭐ May elections
⭐ Hybrid meetings??
⭐ Women in the party
⭐ Equalities
Full report at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-update-j...
Comments and questions to annblack50@btinternet.com
⭐ National Policy Forum - how to contribute to winning policies
⭐ Complaints
⭐ May elections
⭐ Hybrid meetings??
⭐ Women in the party
⭐ Equalities
Full report at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-update-j...
Comments and questions to annblack50@btinternet.com
Wishing health and happiness to all, and working for a successful Labour government in 2025. NEC and national policy forum meetings resume in January - please post messages here, or send to annblack50@btinternet.com 🌹 🌹 🌹 Previous reports at www.annblack.co.uk
January 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Wishing health and happiness to all, and working for a successful Labour government in 2025. NEC and national policy forum meetings resume in January - please post messages here, or send to annblack50@btinternet.com 🌹 🌹 🌹 Previous reports at www.annblack.co.uk
Also Keir Starmer gave up a family holiday in August so he could be here at home dealing with the riots. Not something Boris Johnson would have done.
December 23, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Also Keir Starmer gave up a family holiday in August so he could be here at home dealing with the riots. Not something Boris Johnson would have done.
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(It was Sarah Olney's 10 minute rule bill and there's a lot of complicated reasons why this probably still won't happen but it was certainly a surprise)
December 3, 2024 at 3:32 PM
(It was Sarah Olney's 10 minute rule bill and there's a lot of complicated reasons why this probably still won't happen but it was certainly a surprise)
Reposted by Ann Black
💥 Really welcome to see this passed by MPs - with strong support from the Labour benches
🙏 Congratulations and thank you to every Labour MP who voted for Proportional Representation today
💪 The government must listen to MPs and the public - and launch a National Commission for Electoral Reform
🙏 Congratulations and thank you to every Labour MP who voted for Proportional Representation today
💪 The government must listen to MPs and the public - and launch a National Commission for Electoral Reform
💥 Really pleased that MPs have PASSED the ‘10 Minute Rule’ motion from Sarah Olney MP in favour of Proportional Representation for parliamentary elections and local elections in England
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Sarah Olney MP's 10 Minute Rule bill to introduce Proportional Representation
YouTube video by APPG for Fair Elections
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December 3, 2024 at 4:47 PM
💥 Really welcome to see this passed by MPs - with strong support from the Labour benches
🙏 Congratulations and thank you to every Labour MP who voted for Proportional Representation today
💪 The government must listen to MPs and the public - and launch a National Commission for Electoral Reform
🙏 Congratulations and thank you to every Labour MP who voted for Proportional Representation today
💪 The government must listen to MPs and the public - and launch a National Commission for Electoral Reform