Jane Harbison
@janeharbison.bsky.social
Education, Politics, Social Justice, Europe
ex LA Senior Adviser, researcher, waitress, company director, traveller.
ex LA Senior Adviser, researcher, waitress, company director, traveller.
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Team Rugby Labour back for our third trip to Gorton & Denton for the by-election
(here with David Smith MP & others).
A great response on the doorstep for our brilliant candidate Angeliki Stogia. Vote Labour!
(here with David Smith MP & others).
A great response on the doorstep for our brilliant candidate Angeliki Stogia. Vote Labour!
February 17, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Team Rugby Labour back for our third trip to Gorton & Denton for the by-election
(here with David Smith MP & others).
A great response on the doorstep for our brilliant candidate Angeliki Stogia. Vote Labour!
(here with David Smith MP & others).
A great response on the doorstep for our brilliant candidate Angeliki Stogia. Vote Labour!
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Let’s not forget the unlawful planning permission given following a donor dinner. A £1 billion development, rushed through to avoid a £40m tax. Reform have other options, Nadhim Zahawi for example - he was Chancellor for the Tories, and Chairman - until his tax problems came to light…
February 17, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Let’s not forget the unlawful planning permission given following a donor dinner. A £1 billion development, rushed through to avoid a £40m tax. Reform have other options, Nadhim Zahawi for example - he was Chancellor for the Tories, and Chairman - until his tax problems came to light…
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'A Reform UK councillor (Durham) who became the 6th person to resign from his party at a key local authority has said the party should never have claimed it could slash spending through Doge-style cuts.'
Farage called for it and no-one in ReformUK dare question Farage.
Farage called for it and no-one in ReformUK dare question Farage.
February 17, 2026 at 9:25 AM
'A Reform UK councillor (Durham) who became the 6th person to resign from his party at a key local authority has said the party should never have claimed it could slash spending through Doge-style cuts.'
Farage called for it and no-one in ReformUK dare question Farage.
Farage called for it and no-one in ReformUK dare question Farage.
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It's totally disingenuous of the media to claim postponing local council elections is a Labour Government policy. It isn't, the policy is exactly the same as the last Tory government policy, allowing councils to request postponement if certain criteria is met. Who needs facts eh.
February 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM
It's totally disingenuous of the media to claim postponing local council elections is a Labour Government policy. It isn't, the policy is exactly the same as the last Tory government policy, allowing councils to request postponement if certain criteria is met. Who needs facts eh.
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♥️ "It said everything to those of us entreated by society, its leaders and its institutions to believe that we were less than somebody. “I may be poor, but I am somebody”, “I may be young, but I am somebody”, “I may have made mistakes, but I am somebody”
Rest in Peace Jesse Jackson.
Rest in Peace Jesse Jackson.
A historic force to be reckoned with, a giant to be mourned. Our panel pays tribute to the Rev Jesse Jackson | Hugh Muir, Diane Abbott, Nadine White
Civil rights leader, politician, campaigner; Jackson was a phenomenal orator, and a brilliant organiser. Writers reflect
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:27 PM
♥️ "It said everything to those of us entreated by society, its leaders and its institutions to believe that we were less than somebody. “I may be poor, but I am somebody”, “I may be young, but I am somebody”, “I may have made mistakes, but I am somebody”
Rest in Peace Jesse Jackson.
Rest in Peace Jesse Jackson.
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In a landmark step for environmental protection - Scotland has become the first country in the United Kingdom to place swift bricks into law. If Scotland can do it so can we!
In opposition the Labour party strongly supported mandating swift bricks in new homes. Last November,in a move which shocked conservationists - the Labour government used a three-line whip to vote down a House of Lords amendment to make the bricks mandatory for new buildings
youtu.be/raLUpWrdOuQ?...
youtu.be/raLUpWrdOuQ?...
In opposition the Labour party strongly supported mandating swift bricks in new homes - why not now?
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 6:55 PM
In a landmark step for environmental protection - Scotland has become the first country in the United Kingdom to place swift bricks into law. If Scotland can do it so can we!
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The media playing Farage's games again, front page of the i claiming this is a threat to Starmer's leadership. Local councils called for the postponements not the Government. My local Lib Dem council asked for a postponement just last month, the media are determined to oust Starmer.
February 17, 2026 at 9:17 AM
The media playing Farage's games again, front page of the i claiming this is a threat to Starmer's leadership. Local councils called for the postponements not the Government. My local Lib Dem council asked for a postponement just last month, the media are determined to oust Starmer.
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www.cheltenham.gov.uk/news/article... Lib Dem run council asked the Government to postpone May elections as did 29 other councils due to proposed reorganisation. Elections have to be re-run next year once these changes take place which is why Councils requested the postponement, not Govt.
Local election to be postponed | Cheltenham Borough Council
Local election to be postponed - Local election to be postponed
www.cheltenham.gov.uk
February 17, 2026 at 8:14 AM
www.cheltenham.gov.uk/news/article... Lib Dem run council asked the Government to postpone May elections as did 29 other councils due to proposed reorganisation. Elections have to be re-run next year once these changes take place which is why Councils requested the postponement, not Govt.
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Worth remembering that this decision was originally made by central government in May 2024. I'll wait until the penny drops
February 17, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Worth remembering that this decision was originally made by central government in May 2024. I'll wait until the penny drops
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I live in a right wing stronghold but that has NEVER deterred me from voting in EVERY election for Labour, one year....council/MP I may be surprised and Labour wins but you have to vote 🌹
February 17, 2026 at 10:07 AM
I live in a right wing stronghold but that has NEVER deterred me from voting in EVERY election for Labour, one year....council/MP I may be surprised and Labour wins but you have to vote 🌹
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I too will now have to vote in May and again next year. Labour is the only sensible vote. Please go out and vote.
I now have a vote two sets of elections in May.
I will be voting Labour in both and urge everyone to commit now to voting Labour in May.
It will be a low turn out and every vote matters.
It is the least you can do to stop Reform. It's our national duty to make a stand against hate.
I will be voting Labour in both and urge everyone to commit now to voting Labour in May.
It will be a low turn out and every vote matters.
It is the least you can do to stop Reform. It's our national duty to make a stand against hate.
February 17, 2026 at 7:35 AM
I too will now have to vote in May and again next year. Labour is the only sensible vote. Please go out and vote.
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I’m sure the ‘impartial’ BBC will have told the viewers the following,
Tories did the same in 2021
It will cost LA’s £65m
Elections were only postponed til 2027 to allow mergers to save money.
Councils will have to pay for elections next yr.
All outlined here👇#BBC
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Tories did the same in 2021
It will cost LA’s £65m
Elections were only postponed til 2027 to allow mergers to save money.
Councils will have to pay for elections next yr.
All outlined here👇#BBC
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation
This once-in-a-generation reform will end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils.
www.gov.uk
February 17, 2026 at 10:07 AM
I’m sure the ‘impartial’ BBC will have told the viewers the following,
Tories did the same in 2021
It will cost LA’s £65m
Elections were only postponed til 2027 to allow mergers to save money.
Councils will have to pay for elections next yr.
All outlined here👇#BBC
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Tories did the same in 2021
It will cost LA’s £65m
Elections were only postponed til 2027 to allow mergers to save money.
Councils will have to pay for elections next yr.
All outlined here👇#BBC
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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From April, who gets more money in their pocket?
⬆️ Higher National Living Wage ⬆️ State Pension rise ⬆️ Universal Credit & benefits uprated ⬆️ Expanded childcare support
Biggest gains go to minimum wage workers, pensioners & low-income families.
⬆️ Higher National Living Wage ⬆️ State Pension rise ⬆️ Universal Credit & benefits uprated ⬆️ Expanded childcare support
Biggest gains go to minimum wage workers, pensioners & low-income families.
February 17, 2026 at 12:43 PM
From April, who gets more money in their pocket?
⬆️ Higher National Living Wage ⬆️ State Pension rise ⬆️ Universal Credit & benefits uprated ⬆️ Expanded childcare support
Biggest gains go to minimum wage workers, pensioners & low-income families.
⬆️ Higher National Living Wage ⬆️ State Pension rise ⬆️ Universal Credit & benefits uprated ⬆️ Expanded childcare support
Biggest gains go to minimum wage workers, pensioners & low-income families.
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This may have been missed today. More than 150,000 adults with disabilities should have at least £400 a year extra to help with living costs under changes announced by the government
February 17, 2026 at 9:13 AM
This may have been missed today. More than 150,000 adults with disabilities should have at least £400 a year extra to help with living costs under changes announced by the government
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Our Labour government has announced more help for disabled people.
First, £723m funding is made available for the Disabled Facilities Grant next (financial) year to help older & disabled people adapt their homes so they can live safely and independently.
Second, an above inflation increase...
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First, £723m funding is made available for the Disabled Facilities Grant next (financial) year to help older & disabled people adapt their homes so they can live safely and independently.
Second, an above inflation increase...
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February 17, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Our Labour government has announced more help for disabled people.
First, £723m funding is made available for the Disabled Facilities Grant next (financial) year to help older & disabled people adapt their homes so they can live safely and independently.
Second, an above inflation increase...
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First, £723m funding is made available for the Disabled Facilities Grant next (financial) year to help older & disabled people adapt their homes so they can live safely and independently.
Second, an above inflation increase...
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All those people telling me Labour were doing nothing to support Port Talbot through the steel works rebuilding are all very quiet now.
Here we have ANOTHER announcement, this time of a £11m Economic Growth and Investment Fund to support companies who offer skilled, well-paid jobs & help them grow.
Here we have ANOTHER announcement, this time of a £11m Economic Growth and Investment Fund to support companies who offer skilled, well-paid jobs & help them grow.
New £11M fund opens to support jobs, growth and investment in Port Talbot
The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid employment opportunities and help them grow.
www.gov.uk
February 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
All those people telling me Labour were doing nothing to support Port Talbot through the steel works rebuilding are all very quiet now.
Here we have ANOTHER announcement, this time of a £11m Economic Growth and Investment Fund to support companies who offer skilled, well-paid jobs & help them grow.
Here we have ANOTHER announcement, this time of a £11m Economic Growth and Investment Fund to support companies who offer skilled, well-paid jobs & help them grow.
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Come on everyone!
It's stories like this which we need to share far and wide if we want to tackle the media attacks and defeat Reform.
If you like and share the original post and also comment in support of it here, more people will see it.
Please also share the press release on other sites.
It's stories like this which we need to share far and wide if we want to tackle the media attacks and defeat Reform.
If you like and share the original post and also comment in support of it here, more people will see it.
Please also share the press release on other sites.
Labour announce 6 more areas are getting mobile Jobcentre vans.
It will mean more people get employment support from the Jobcentre on Wheels scheme directly in their communities, following a pilot which helped 1600 people.
Staffed by experienced work coaches they offer support with...
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It will mean more people get employment support from the Jobcentre on Wheels scheme directly in their communities, following a pilot which helped 1600 people.
Staffed by experienced work coaches they offer support with...
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Mobile Jobcentres hit the road in six new areas to deliver employment support
Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres, supermarkets and even football stadiums.
www.gov.uk
February 17, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Come on everyone!
It's stories like this which we need to share far and wide if we want to tackle the media attacks and defeat Reform.
If you like and share the original post and also comment in support of it here, more people will see it.
Please also share the press release on other sites.
It's stories like this which we need to share far and wide if we want to tackle the media attacks and defeat Reform.
If you like and share the original post and also comment in support of it here, more people will see it.
Please also share the press release on other sites.
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The only question worth asking at these incredibly flash Reform press conferences that take place every week now, is who is paying for all of this and what do they want in return bsky.app/profile/pete...
I’m in Westminster where Nigel Farage is about to unveil his ‘shadow cabinet’ and the decor is slightly bonkers. Looks like he’s going to launch a Simon Cowell-era boyband instead.
February 17, 2026 at 10:39 AM
The only question worth asking at these incredibly flash Reform press conferences that take place every week now, is who is paying for all of this and what do they want in return bsky.app/profile/pete...
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Believing in the science 👏👏👏👏
February 17, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Believing in the science 👏👏👏👏
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To reiterate this point: during the Q&A Farage dismissed very arrogantly a perfectly fair question from the brilliant Anna Gross of the FT and then took the piss out of the paper. If you want to persuade people that you don’t have predilections towards bullying it was not ideal. It was grim.
One element of recent Reform press conferences seems to me to be Nigel Farage believing his own hype, as it were, being particularly bullish and, at times, glib with critical questions. This could be risky for him as it's not always 100% appealing.
February 17, 2026 at 12:33 PM
To reiterate this point: during the Q&A Farage dismissed very arrogantly a perfectly fair question from the brilliant Anna Gross of the FT and then took the piss out of the paper. If you want to persuade people that you don’t have predilections towards bullying it was not ideal. It was grim.
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Can people stop playing Reform's game by referring to his team as a shadow cabinet? For it to be a shadow cabinet, Reform would need to be the largest opposition party. They only have eight MPs. Stop entertaining their nonsense.
February 17, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Can people stop playing Reform's game by referring to his team as a shadow cabinet? For it to be a shadow cabinet, Reform would need to be the largest opposition party. They only have eight MPs. Stop entertaining their nonsense.
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Can we all get this information correct in our heads:
+ Labour have not made any cuts to PIP eligibility and, as of now NONE are planned.
+ Labour also was NEVER looking at cutting the rates of PIP someone can get. In fact, rates are actually increasing with inflation.
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+ Labour have not made any cuts to PIP eligibility and, as of now NONE are planned.
+ Labour also was NEVER looking at cutting the rates of PIP someone can get. In fact, rates are actually increasing with inflation.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Can we all get this information correct in our heads:
+ Labour have not made any cuts to PIP eligibility and, as of now NONE are planned.
+ Labour also was NEVER looking at cutting the rates of PIP someone can get. In fact, rates are actually increasing with inflation.
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+ Labour have not made any cuts to PIP eligibility and, as of now NONE are planned.
+ Labour also was NEVER looking at cutting the rates of PIP someone can get. In fact, rates are actually increasing with inflation.
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The leaders of both Reform UK Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire led councils have said Nigel Farage’s call to scrap working from home is not going to happen.
It’s a huge slap down of another unworkable Farage nonsense policy by his own council leaders.
It’s a huge slap down of another unworkable Farage nonsense policy by his own council leaders.
February 17, 2026 at 9:22 AM
The leaders of both Reform UK Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire led councils have said Nigel Farage’s call to scrap working from home is not going to happen.
It’s a huge slap down of another unworkable Farage nonsense policy by his own council leaders.
It’s a huge slap down of another unworkable Farage nonsense policy by his own council leaders.
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Reform UK: a one-man band.
Former Reform UK councillor: “Independence is not something that’s valued within Reform.”
“It all comes to Nigel. Everything flows down from there."
https://inews.co.uk/news/reform-councillor-question-nigel-cuts-wont-work-4237714
Former Reform UK councillor: “Independence is not something that’s valued within Reform.”
“It all comes to Nigel. Everything flows down from there."
https://inews.co.uk/news/reform-councillor-question-nigel-cuts-wont-work-4237714
'I was a Reform councillor – no one dares question Nigel but our cuts won't work'
Councillor Nick Brown says his former party's money-saving pledges at councils across the country are 'doomed to fail'
inews.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Reform UK: a one-man band.
Former Reform UK councillor: “Independence is not something that’s valued within Reform.”
“It all comes to Nigel. Everything flows down from there."
https://inews.co.uk/news/reform-councillor-question-nigel-cuts-wont-work-4237714
Former Reform UK councillor: “Independence is not something that’s valued within Reform.”
“It all comes to Nigel. Everything flows down from there."
https://inews.co.uk/news/reform-councillor-question-nigel-cuts-wont-work-4237714
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Yes, the Tory led East Sussex County Council was one of them, similarly in West Sussex.
Some were Labour and some LibDem.
Some were Labour and some LibDem.
February 17, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Yes, the Tory led East Sussex County Council was one of them, similarly in West Sussex.
Some were Labour and some LibDem.
Some were Labour and some LibDem.