Jessica Elgot
@jessicaelgot.bsky.social
I'm the Guardian's deputy political editor in Westminster
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Story? Email - jessica.elgot@theguardian.com
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If there is an argument then this is the argument. But lol I can’t find where this obviously false stat is coming from. And if the government does believe more than half the families in the UK are using it as their primary news source then woah maybe time to up the scrutiny of it!
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
If there is an argument then this is the argument. But lol I can’t find where this obviously false stat is coming from. And if the government does believe more than half the families in the UK are using it as their primary news source then woah maybe time to up the scrutiny of it!
Yet again a minister is on the broadcast round having to wibble until the PM actually comes out and says the obvious. Why does this keep happening so much?
Starmer backs Danish PM in saying Trump has no right to any claim over Greenland - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
January 5, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Yet again a minister is on the broadcast round having to wibble until the PM actually comes out and says the obvious. Why does this keep happening so much?
Starmer's intervention on single market by far the most interesting line in his BBC interview - intriguing what he means, a Swiss-style deal done sector by sector, more mutual recognition for services - all will come with demands for freer movement of people.
January 4, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Starmer's intervention on single market by far the most interesting line in his BBC interview - intriguing what he means, a Swiss-style deal done sector by sector, more mutual recognition for services - all will come with demands for freer movement of people.
A quieter morning so posting my Saturday read from the 10th day of Christmas on the Lord's a Leaping...
How rogue peers became Labour’s toughest opponents - and why some now believe the upper house has got out of hand.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
How rogue peers became Labour’s toughest opponents - and why some now believe the upper house has got out of hand.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
‘We will grind you down’: how rogue peers became Labour’s toughest opponents
As Labour seeks abolition of hereditary peers, Tory-dominated House of Lords has inflicted near-record number of defeats on No 10
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM
A quieter morning so posting my Saturday read from the 10th day of Christmas on the Lord's a Leaping...
How rogue peers became Labour’s toughest opponents - and why some now believe the upper house has got out of hand.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
How rogue peers became Labour’s toughest opponents - and why some now believe the upper house has got out of hand.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Just a few more facts needed. Any minute now we’ll have enough facts.
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Just a few more facts needed. Any minute now we’ll have enough facts.
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Away from, er, everything else- was a pleasure to speak to @jessicaelgot.bsky.social for this v interesting piece on what’s been happening in the Lords
‘We will grind you down’: how rogue peers became Labour’s toughest opponents
As Labour seeks abolition of hereditary peers, Tory-dominated House of Lords has inflicted near-record number of defeats on No 10
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Away from, er, everything else- was a pleasure to speak to @jessicaelgot.bsky.social for this v interesting piece on what’s been happening in the Lords
She committed grave crimes and we should have faith in our own judicial system to punish those crimes.
We should not dump her on another country where those people suffered terribly because of the crimes she endorsed and participated in- when that country wishes to deport her. It’s immoral.
We should not dump her on another country where those people suffered terribly because of the crimes she endorsed and participated in- when that country wishes to deport her. It’s immoral.
A vulnerable child was groomed and trafficked and then subjected to the most shocking experiences imaginable including the deaths of her babies.
Instead of taking responsibility the British establishment stripped her of her citizenship and dumped her like old rubbish.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Instead of taking responsibility the British establishment stripped her of her citizenship and dumped her like old rubbish.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shamima Begum: Home secretary to 'robustly defend' citizenship decision
The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 7:40 PM
She committed grave crimes and we should have faith in our own judicial system to punish those crimes.
We should not dump her on another country where those people suffered terribly because of the crimes she endorsed and participated in- when that country wishes to deport her. It’s immoral.
We should not dump her on another country where those people suffered terribly because of the crimes she endorsed and participated in- when that country wishes to deport her. It’s immoral.
Already 2026 in our household, as per the parental tradition of showing the kids the 2025 fireworks on YouTube at 8pm
December 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Already 2026 in our household, as per the parental tradition of showing the kids the 2025 fireworks on YouTube at 8pm
One of my strongest held views is that movies should be enjoyable! So a big thumbs up to Rian Johnson from me.
I have a lot of respect for the Knives Out movies just as an exercise in people making solid B+ level entertainment where everyone seems to be enjoying the experience without it needing it to win Oscar’s or make 3 billion dollars. It’s like going to a good steakhouse.
December 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
One of my strongest held views is that movies should be enjoyable! So a big thumbs up to Rian Johnson from me.
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I was shocked to find out how much public money has been spent with companies cited in the Grenfell Inquiry. New powers in the Procurement Act can help - here is my comment to @jessicaelgot.bsky.social in @theguardian.com today:
December 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I was shocked to find out how much public money has been spent with companies cited in the Grenfell Inquiry. New powers in the Procurement Act can help - here is my comment to @jessicaelgot.bsky.social in @theguardian.com today:
Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, analysis finds
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, analysis finds
Survivors urge government to stop using suppliers cited in public inquiry into fire in which 72 people died
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December 29, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, analysis finds
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Scenes at Kings Cross are verging on comical. In WH Smith the shoplifting is so brazen, people just loading bags full of sandwiches and walking out. A man is playing Despacito so loud that you can’t hear the train announcements and almost all the trains are showing infinite delays or cancelled.
December 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Scenes at Kings Cross are verging on comical. In WH Smith the shoplifting is so brazen, people just loading bags full of sandwiches and walking out. A man is playing Despacito so loud that you can’t hear the train announcements and almost all the trains are showing infinite delays or cancelled.
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The day when all our dreams come true is getting closer.
December 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The day when all our dreams come true is getting closer.
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"One influencer said that in a previous interview with a government minister they were asked to pre-submit questions for approval and warned against going off subject matter"
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Society of Editors decries Starmer’s plan to reduce media scrutiny of No 10
Body representing news organisations says move to cut back on number of lobby briefings is deeply concerning
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
"One influencer said that in a previous interview with a government minister they were asked to pre-submit questions for approval and warned against going off subject matter"
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer’s No10 is cancelling afternoon briefings for journalists and instead replacing them with occasional press conferences.
At those, it will be limited hand picked questions
At those, it will be limited hand picked questions
December 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Keir Starmer’s No10 is cancelling afternoon briefings for journalists and instead replacing them with occasional press conferences.
At those, it will be limited hand picked questions
At those, it will be limited hand picked questions
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Remember when HS2 to Leeds was cancelled by the NIC's shitty maths and fundamental lack of expertise, and Leeds was thrown the bone of "you'll get trams" and I said those would never be delivered?
Yeah, as I was saying...
Yeah, as I was saying...
December 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Remember when HS2 to Leeds was cancelled by the NIC's shitty maths and fundamental lack of expertise, and Leeds was thrown the bone of "you'll get trams" and I said those would never be delivered?
Yeah, as I was saying...
Yeah, as I was saying...
NEW - Keir Starmer is planning a King’s speech in the week after the May local elections.
Will be a reset moment at a time when his leadership may be under threat.
Bills could include AI, immigration, planning and electoral reform.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Will be a reset moment at a time when his leadership may be under threat.
Bills could include AI, immigration, planning and electoral reform.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer planning new king’s speech after May elections
Timing seen as reset moment after potential loss of hundreds of council seats in England and defeat in Wales and Scotland
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
NEW - Keir Starmer is planning a King’s speech in the week after the May local elections.
Will be a reset moment at a time when his leadership may be under threat.
Bills could include AI, immigration, planning and electoral reform.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Will be a reset moment at a time when his leadership may be under threat.
Bills could include AI, immigration, planning and electoral reform.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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A mini-story to cheer you up this morning. The other day my teenage son returned to his locked bike to find the back wheel nicked. We went back yesterday to rescue it - and found this note taped to the frame. We have the wheel again. A very happy Xmas to Ollie and his note-writing other half.
December 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM
A mini-story to cheer you up this morning. The other day my teenage son returned to his locked bike to find the back wheel nicked. We went back yesterday to rescue it - and found this note taped to the frame. We have the wheel again. A very happy Xmas to Ollie and his note-writing other half.
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Huge new poll puts Plaid ahead of Reform with Labour and the Conservatives on just 10% each. willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/bombshell-...
Bombshell polling for Wales
If this is correct we are seeing a seismic shift
willhaywardwales.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Huge new poll puts Plaid ahead of Reform with Labour and the Conservatives on just 10% each. willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/bombshell-...
In the spirit of spreading goodwill, my top holiday tip is to watch Pluribus if you haven’t already. One of the best acted, most intelligent, gripping shows I’ve seen in a v long time. The premise is amazing!
December 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
In the spirit of spreading goodwill, my top holiday tip is to watch Pluribus if you haven’t already. One of the best acted, most intelligent, gripping shows I’ve seen in a v long time. The premise is amazing!
NEW - The Employment Rights bill has finally passed, after a tortured time in the Lords.
Christmas cheer for ministers and trade unions
Christmas cheer for ministers and trade unions
December 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
NEW - The Employment Rights bill has finally passed, after a tortured time in the Lords.
Christmas cheer for ministers and trade unions
Christmas cheer for ministers and trade unions
Latest analysis - applying a bucket of ice to the fizz-fuelled SW1 leadership frenzy
The truth is no one has a plan
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The truth is no one has a plan
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
With Starmer’s enemies short on options, Labour MPs have to make do with gossip
Efforts to get PM to spend more time with his MPs appear to be bearing fruit – and few in the party see a clear path for a leadership challenge
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Latest analysis - applying a bucket of ice to the fizz-fuelled SW1 leadership frenzy
The truth is no one has a plan
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The truth is no one has a plan
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
One of those stories where the quotes just keep getting progressively better...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Former Scottish secretary hits out at ‘humiliating’ sacking by Keir Starmer in reshuffle
Ian Murray says he has still not been given an explanation for his demotion to technology minister
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December 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
One of those stories where the quotes just keep getting progressively better...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Six leading business organisations urge Tory and cross-bench peers to drop their opposition to employment rights bill, @jessicaelgot.bsky.social reports - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
December 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Six leading business organisations urge Tory and cross-bench peers to drop their opposition to employment rights bill, @jessicaelgot.bsky.social reports - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
My kids woke up so excited this morning for the first night of Hannukah and now yet again we have a festival where I’m very conflicted about whether it’s safe to take them to synagogue to celebrate. Communities shouldn’t have to live like this.
December 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
My kids woke up so excited this morning for the first night of Hannukah and now yet again we have a festival where I’m very conflicted about whether it’s safe to take them to synagogue to celebrate. Communities shouldn’t have to live like this.