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Interesting email arrived this morning. I checked - there are precisely TWO mentions of Peter Mandelson on Labour Hame, and BOTH of them are criticisms!
September 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Interesting email arrived this morning. I checked - there are precisely TWO mentions of Peter Mandelson on Labour Hame, and BOTH of them are criticisms!
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"I do think most members appreciate that while our common cause stems from shared principles, government requires pragmatism. But pragmatism has to deliver, otherwise it starts to appear simply to be the absence of principles."
Me for @labourhame.com today.
www.labourhame.com/dr-jekyll-an...
Me for @labourhame.com today.
www.labourhame.com/dr-jekyll-an...
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hiding-to-nothing
Duncan Hothersall, Editor of Labour Hame, speculates about a saboteur hiding in the heart of government, and perceives the patience of Labour members wearing thin. I was on the radio yesterday, as …
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July 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
"I do think most members appreciate that while our common cause stems from shared principles, government requires pragmatism. But pragmatism has to deliver, otherwise it starts to appear simply to be the absence of principles."
Me for @labourhame.com today.
www.labourhame.com/dr-jekyll-an...
Me for @labourhame.com today.
www.labourhame.com/dr-jekyll-an...
New on @labourhame.com: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hiding-to-nothing
Duncan Hothersall, Editor of Labour Hame, speculates about a saboteur hiding in the heart of government, and perceives the patience of Labour members wearing thin.
www.labourhame.com/dr-jekyll-an...
Duncan Hothersall, Editor of Labour Hame, speculates about a saboteur hiding in the heart of government, and perceives the patience of Labour members wearing thin.
www.labourhame.com/dr-jekyll-an...
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hiding-to-nothing
Duncan Hothersall, Editor of Labour Hame, speculates about a saboteur hiding in the heart of government, and perceives the patience of Labour members wearing thin. I was on the radio yesterday, as …
www.labourhame.com
July 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
New on @labourhame.com: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hiding-to-nothing
Duncan Hothersall, Editor of Labour Hame, speculates about a saboteur hiding in the heart of government, and perceives the patience of Labour members wearing thin.
www.labourhame.com/dr-jekyll-an...
Duncan Hothersall, Editor of Labour Hame, speculates about a saboteur hiding in the heart of government, and perceives the patience of Labour members wearing thin.
www.labourhame.com/dr-jekyll-an...
New on @labourhame.com:
Stuart Clark is standing to be Labour’s candidate in Renfrewshire North and Cardonald in the 2026 Scottish election. www.labourhame.com/time-to-put-...
Stuart Clark is standing to be Labour’s candidate in Renfrewshire North and Cardonald in the 2026 Scottish election. www.labourhame.com/time-to-put-...
Time to put Scotland’s interests first
Stuart Clark is standing to be Labour’s candidate in Renfrewshire North and Cardonald in the 2026 Scottish election. Scotland needs a new direction. After nearly two decades of SNP misrule, S…
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April 26, 2025 at 6:10 AM
New on @labourhame.com:
Stuart Clark is standing to be Labour’s candidate in Renfrewshire North and Cardonald in the 2026 Scottish election. www.labourhame.com/time-to-put-...
Stuart Clark is standing to be Labour’s candidate in Renfrewshire North and Cardonald in the 2026 Scottish election. www.labourhame.com/time-to-put-...
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Pretty good article with evidence. Have you also thought that yes/no questions (which the electoral commission said are biased against no) are unlikely to be used again and neutral questions produce a much bigger majority to the pro UK side?
April 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Pretty good article with evidence. Have you also thought that yes/no questions (which the electoral commission said are biased against no) are unlikely to be used again and neutral questions produce a much bigger majority to the pro UK side?
New on @labourhame.com:
Robert Hoskins of Glasgow South CLP (@hoski67.bsky.social) examines recent polling and widespread claims about the demographic inevitability of Scottish independence. He is ... unconvinced!
www.labourhame.com/is-independe...
Robert Hoskins of Glasgow South CLP (@hoski67.bsky.social) examines recent polling and widespread claims about the demographic inevitability of Scottish independence. He is ... unconvinced!
www.labourhame.com/is-independe...
Is independence inevitable?
Robert Hoskins of Glasgow South CLP examines recent polling and widespread claims about the demographic inevitability of Scottish independence. He is unconvinced. One could be forgiven for thinking…
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April 18, 2025 at 5:45 AM
New on @labourhame.com:
Robert Hoskins of Glasgow South CLP (@hoski67.bsky.social) examines recent polling and widespread claims about the demographic inevitability of Scottish independence. He is ... unconvinced!
www.labourhame.com/is-independe...
Robert Hoskins of Glasgow South CLP (@hoski67.bsky.social) examines recent polling and widespread claims about the demographic inevitability of Scottish independence. He is ... unconvinced!
www.labourhame.com/is-independe...
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Me for @labourhame.com on Friday at #ScotLab25:
Anas Sarwar told a credible story in his speech today, but it was undermined by a baffling, dangerous segue into populism and an embrace of moral panic politics which is unlikely to help his prospects of becoming FM.
www.labourhame.com/a-new-direct...
Anas Sarwar told a credible story in his speech today, but it was undermined by a baffling, dangerous segue into populism and an embrace of moral panic politics which is unlikely to help his prospects of becoming FM.
www.labourhame.com/a-new-direct...
A new direction?
Anas Sarwar spoke for 52 minutes today at Scottish Labour Conference in Glasgow, to a gathering of supporters who seemed at times unsure whether their rapture was entirely appropriate given the loo…
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February 21, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Me for @labourhame.com on Friday at #ScotLab25:
Anas Sarwar told a credible story in his speech today, but it was undermined by a baffling, dangerous segue into populism and an embrace of moral panic politics which is unlikely to help his prospects of becoming FM.
www.labourhame.com/a-new-direct...
Anas Sarwar told a credible story in his speech today, but it was undermined by a baffling, dangerous segue into populism and an embrace of moral panic politics which is unlikely to help his prospects of becoming FM.
www.labourhame.com/a-new-direct...
New on @labourhame.com:
@dhothersall.bsky.social reviews Anas Sarwar's speech to Scottish Labour conference today in Glasgow.
www.labourhame.com/a-new-direct...
@dhothersall.bsky.social reviews Anas Sarwar's speech to Scottish Labour conference today in Glasgow.
www.labourhame.com/a-new-direct...
A new direction?
Anas Sarwar spoke for 52 minutes today at Scottish Labour Conference in Glasgow, to a gathering of supporters who seemed at times unsure whether their rapture was entirely appropriate given the loo…
www.labourhame.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
New on @labourhame.com:
@dhothersall.bsky.social reviews Anas Sarwar's speech to Scottish Labour conference today in Glasgow.
www.labourhame.com/a-new-direct...
@dhothersall.bsky.social reviews Anas Sarwar's speech to Scottish Labour conference today in Glasgow.
www.labourhame.com/a-new-direct...
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Righteous anger here from Jack McConnell on how the SNP have squandered the early promise of devolution. But there's also a challenge to us all here to reinvigorate Scottish politics. Worth a read: www.thetimes.com/article/8231...
Scotland has been weakened: here’s how to fix it
As Holyrood elections approach, the former first minister warns of a depleted nation and urges politicians to be fearless
www.thetimes.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Righteous anger here from Jack McConnell on how the SNP have squandered the early promise of devolution. But there's also a challenge to us all here to reinvigorate Scottish politics. Worth a read: www.thetimes.com/article/8231...
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Trump's USAID freeze is about to make $500 million in food aid go bad. Someone blew the whistle, so Trump fired them.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
USAID inspector fired after revealing nearly $500m in food aid was about to spoil
Report from inspector general’s office criticized Trump administration’s attempt to drastically cut USAID
www.independent.co.uk
February 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Trump's USAID freeze is about to make $500 million in food aid go bad. Someone blew the whistle, so Trump fired them.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Amid a catastrophic housing and homelessness crisis—with seven evictions filed every minute and rent now unaffordable for a record half of all U.S. tenants—what was Scott Turner’s first act as HUD Secretary?
To make it easier for federally funded shelters to turn trans people away.
To make it easier for federally funded shelters to turn trans people away.
February 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Amid a catastrophic housing and homelessness crisis—with seven evictions filed every minute and rent now unaffordable for a record half of all U.S. tenants—what was Scott Turner’s first act as HUD Secretary?
To make it easier for federally funded shelters to turn trans people away.
To make it easier for federally funded shelters to turn trans people away.
February 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Bluesky Scottish Labour folk - please say if you want to be added to this starter pack, or if there is anybody obviously missing. It's getting quite hard to keep up with who has joined! Thanks!
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November 25, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Bluesky Scottish Labour folk - please say if you want to be added to this starter pack, or if there is anybody obviously missing. It's getting quite hard to keep up with who has joined! Thanks!
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New on Labour Hame:
Kirsty McNeill, the Scottish Labour and Co-operative MP for Midlothian and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, sets out four major challenges facing Scotland after two decades of nationalist government, and how we can address them.
Kirsty McNeill, the Scottish Labour and Co-operative MP for Midlothian and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, sets out four major challenges facing Scotland after two decades of nationalist government, and how we can address them.
Lifting Scotland
Kirsty McNeill, the Scottish Labour and Co-operative MP for Midlothian and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, sets out four major challenges facing Scotland after two decades …
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February 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
New on Labour Hame:
Kirsty McNeill, the Scottish Labour and Co-operative MP for Midlothian and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, sets out four major challenges facing Scotland after two decades of nationalist government, and how we can address them.
Kirsty McNeill, the Scottish Labour and Co-operative MP for Midlothian and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, sets out four major challenges facing Scotland after two decades of nationalist government, and how we can address them.
"Labour is just like the Tories" exhibit #43096.
A remarkable stat: Heidi Alexander’s appointment as Transport Secretary means the cabinet is now 100% state-educated for the first time in history.
November 29, 2024 at 5:20 PM
"Labour is just like the Tories" exhibit #43096.
Bluesky Scottish Labour folk - please say if you want to be added to this starter pack, or if there is anybody obviously missing. It's getting quite hard to keep up with who has joined! Thanks!
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November 25, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Bluesky Scottish Labour folk - please say if you want to be added to this starter pack, or if there is anybody obviously missing. It's getting quite hard to keep up with who has joined! Thanks!
go.bsky.app/xzvrgG
go.bsky.app/xzvrgG
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I remember campaigning with John in the Inch in my constituency. We came across a 50th party in a garden. He walked straight in and was soon holding court, telling anecdotes but also getting our message across.
A brilliant man. Condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace.
A brilliant man. Condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace.
November 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM
I remember campaigning with John in the Inch in my constituency. We came across a 50th party in a garden. He walked straight in and was soon holding court, telling anecdotes but also getting our message across.
A brilliant man. Condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace.
A brilliant man. Condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace.
As Stephen Flynn falters in his climb to the top, one from the vaults by @dhothersall.bsky.social about the journey the SNP has been on, and how perilous that climb is now that they are, in the words of a commenter, "entirely a party of gesture and pretence". www.labourhame.com/john-mason-a...
John Mason and the SNP’s curious morality test
The SNP’s suspension of John Mason isn’t really about the latest offensive thing that the MSP for Glasgow Shettleston has written on Twitter, it’s about where the SNP finds itself…
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November 21, 2024 at 11:09 AM
As Stephen Flynn falters in his climb to the top, one from the vaults by @dhothersall.bsky.social about the journey the SNP has been on, and how perilous that climb is now that they are, in the words of a commenter, "entirely a party of gesture and pretence". www.labourhame.com/john-mason-a...
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🔴The 'Two Tier' Journalism Exposed by the Farmers Protests
The glowing coverage handed to the hugely wealthy figures protesting against inheritance tax reforms has shown clearer than ever before who really has a voice in the British media and who doesn't
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-two-ti...
The glowing coverage handed to the hugely wealthy figures protesting against inheritance tax reforms has shown clearer than ever before who really has a voice in the British media and who doesn't
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-two-ti...
The 'Two Tier' Journalism Exposed by the Farmers Protests
The glowing coverage handed to the hugely wealthy people leading the campaign against inheritance tax reforms shows who has a voice in the media and who doesn't
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 9:13 PM
🔴The 'Two Tier' Journalism Exposed by the Farmers Protests
The glowing coverage handed to the hugely wealthy figures protesting against inheritance tax reforms has shown clearer than ever before who really has a voice in the British media and who doesn't
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-two-ti...
The glowing coverage handed to the hugely wealthy figures protesting against inheritance tax reforms has shown clearer than ever before who really has a voice in the British media and who doesn't
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-two-ti...
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This from @kennyfarq.bsky.social on Stephen Flynn’s “inelegant” (in the words of a former WM SNP colleague) manoeuvres towards his thinly veiled ambition of being SNP party leader at Holyrood does not miss. (Behind a paywall,sorry) www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
Arrogant Stephen Flynn must build bridges if he is to be SNP leader
The party’s Westminster leader announced his bid to sit in the Commons and Holyrood in a high-handed way that revealed much about his future ambitions
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2024 at 12:54 PM
This from @kennyfarq.bsky.social on Stephen Flynn’s “inelegant” (in the words of a former WM SNP colleague) manoeuvres towards his thinly veiled ambition of being SNP party leader at Holyrood does not miss. (Behind a paywall,sorry) www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
There are almost certainly lots of accounts missing from this which should be there. Please do shout if you want to be added or if you know of folk who should be.
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November 19, 2024 at 9:47 PM
There are almost certainly lots of accounts missing from this which should be there. Please do shout if you want to be added or if you know of folk who should be.
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Thought it might be a good idea to post here some recent articles from labourhame.com to give new followers an idea of what we do. We're always open to new submissions, check out the "Contribute" tab on the website...
Labour Hame
A place for open debate about progressive politics in Scotland
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November 19, 2024 at 8:39 AM
Thought it might be a good idea to post here some recent articles from labourhame.com to give new followers an idea of what we do. We're always open to new submissions, check out the "Contribute" tab on the website...
This list is growing nicely. If you're a Scottish Labour person and you'd like to be in this starter pack but aren't yet, please message and it'll be done. (Also if you want removed just say.)
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November 18, 2024 at 8:13 AM
This list is growing nicely. If you're a Scottish Labour person and you'd like to be in this starter pack but aren't yet, please message and it'll be done. (Also if you want removed just say.)
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A Scottish Labour starter pack, under construction, because there wasn't one. Please shout to be added (or subtracted!).
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November 16, 2024 at 2:55 PM
A Scottish Labour starter pack, under construction, because there wasn't one. Please shout to be added (or subtracted!).
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