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“He did the dirty work they required him to do.”
UCU's Dr Jo Grady tells @iaindale.bsky.social why Starmer's justification for hiring Mandelson 'has zero credibility'.
UCU's Dr Jo Grady tells @iaindale.bsky.social why Starmer's justification for hiring Mandelson 'has zero credibility'.
February 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
“He did the dirty work they required him to do.”
UCU's Dr Jo Grady tells @iaindale.bsky.social why Starmer's justification for hiring Mandelson 'has zero credibility'.
UCU's Dr Jo Grady tells @iaindale.bsky.social why Starmer's justification for hiring Mandelson 'has zero credibility'.
'Anas Sarwar's decision to speak out comes "not without pain".'
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social and @ginadavidson.bsky.social react to the Scottish Labour leader's calling for Starmer to resign, branding him a 'deadweight' for the Party.
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social and @ginadavidson.bsky.social react to the Scottish Labour leader's calling for Starmer to resign, branding him a 'deadweight' for the Party.
February 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
'Anas Sarwar's decision to speak out comes "not without pain".'
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social and @ginadavidson.bsky.social react to the Scottish Labour leader's calling for Starmer to resign, branding him a 'deadweight' for the Party.
@shelaghfogarty.bsky.social and @ginadavidson.bsky.social react to the Scottish Labour leader's calling for Starmer to resign, branding him a 'deadweight' for the Party.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for Starmer to quit, insisting 'leadership in Downing Street needs to change'
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February 9, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for Starmer to quit, insisting 'leadership in Downing Street needs to change'
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February 9, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Andrew Marr has a bit of history with predictions...
5 Jul 2022: Predicts the end of Boris Johnson.
7 Jul 2022: Johnson resigns.
14 Oct 2022: Predicts the end of Liz Truss.
20 Oct 2022: Truss resigns.
8 Feb 2026: Says Starmer will resign in the ‘next few days’.
Will he be proven right again?
5 Jul 2022: Predicts the end of Boris Johnson.
7 Jul 2022: Johnson resigns.
14 Oct 2022: Predicts the end of Liz Truss.
20 Oct 2022: Truss resigns.
8 Feb 2026: Says Starmer will resign in the ‘next few days’.
Will he be proven right again?
February 8, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Andrew Marr has a bit of history with predictions...
5 Jul 2022: Predicts the end of Boris Johnson.
7 Jul 2022: Johnson resigns.
14 Oct 2022: Predicts the end of Liz Truss.
20 Oct 2022: Truss resigns.
8 Feb 2026: Says Starmer will resign in the ‘next few days’.
Will he be proven right again?
5 Jul 2022: Predicts the end of Boris Johnson.
7 Jul 2022: Johnson resigns.
14 Oct 2022: Predicts the end of Liz Truss.
20 Oct 2022: Truss resigns.
8 Feb 2026: Says Starmer will resign in the ‘next few days’.
Will he be proven right again?
“If we treated pensions like this, we wouldn’t hear the end of it.”
@lewisgoodall.com charges Pat McFadden and Labour with 'political cowardice' over the student loan system.
@lewisgoodall.com charges Pat McFadden and Labour with 'political cowardice' over the student loan system.
February 8, 2026 at 2:04 PM
“If we treated pensions like this, we wouldn’t hear the end of it.”
@lewisgoodall.com charges Pat McFadden and Labour with 'political cowardice' over the student loan system.
@lewisgoodall.com charges Pat McFadden and Labour with 'political cowardice' over the student loan system.
“You guys are the only ones talking about it.”
Caller Michelle, an African American based in New Jersey, is 'disappointed' by the 'total silence' from the media and world leaders on the Trump administration.
Caller Michelle, an African American based in New Jersey, is 'disappointed' by the 'total silence' from the media and world leaders on the Trump administration.
February 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM
“You guys are the only ones talking about it.”
Caller Michelle, an African American based in New Jersey, is 'disappointed' by the 'total silence' from the media and world leaders on the Trump administration.
Caller Michelle, an African American based in New Jersey, is 'disappointed' by the 'total silence' from the media and world leaders on the Trump administration.
"She took her daughters to have lunch with him a week after he was released from prison."
@jameshansonradio.bsky.social can't believe what some of the women in Epstein's orbit have done.
@jameshansonradio.bsky.social can't believe what some of the women in Epstein's orbit have done.
February 8, 2026 at 8:22 AM
"She took her daughters to have lunch with him a week after he was released from prison."
@jameshansonradio.bsky.social can't believe what some of the women in Epstein's orbit have done.
@jameshansonradio.bsky.social can't believe what some of the women in Epstein's orbit have done.
'His government on numerous occasions is embracing racist imagery, totalitarian tropes, and a general authoritarian approach...'
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
February 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
'His government on numerous occasions is embracing racist imagery, totalitarian tropes, and a general authoritarian approach...'
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
As Trump deletes but refuses to apologise for the Obama ape post, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social explains how the president is 'undermining American democracy'.
'This is one of the most racist things I've seen come out of a world leader.'
As Trump deletes his Obamas ape post, Albie Amankona explains the history behind the trope.
@matthew-wright.bsky.social
As Trump deletes his Obamas ape post, Albie Amankona explains the history behind the trope.
@matthew-wright.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM
'This is one of the most racist things I've seen come out of a world leader.'
As Trump deletes his Obamas ape post, Albie Amankona explains the history behind the trope.
@matthew-wright.bsky.social
As Trump deletes his Obamas ape post, Albie Amankona explains the history behind the trope.
@matthew-wright.bsky.social
'One has a £30,000 deposit. The other four all own their own homes in their 20s.'
@matthew-wright.bsky.social is happy for caller Mark's children, but asks if they would have been able to achieve this in London.
@matthew-wright.bsky.social is happy for caller Mark's children, but asks if they would have been able to achieve this in London.
February 7, 2026 at 11:05 AM
'One has a £30,000 deposit. The other four all own their own homes in their 20s.'
@matthew-wright.bsky.social is happy for caller Mark's children, but asks if they would have been able to achieve this in London.
@matthew-wright.bsky.social is happy for caller Mark's children, but asks if they would have been able to achieve this in London.
"...Are you actively talking to European leaders about those numbers?"
Zelenskyy ally Ihor Brusylo tells @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social that Ukraine needs 1.2 million European troops to help fight Russia.
Zelenskyy ally Ihor Brusylo tells @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social that Ukraine needs 1.2 million European troops to help fight Russia.
February 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
"...Are you actively talking to European leaders about those numbers?"
Zelenskyy ally Ihor Brusylo tells @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social that Ukraine needs 1.2 million European troops to help fight Russia.
Zelenskyy ally Ihor Brusylo tells @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social that Ukraine needs 1.2 million European troops to help fight Russia.
“We knew he was incompetent, I didn’t know he was this dumb.”
@nickferrarilbc.bsky.social and caller Peter disagree on whether Starmer will survive the Epstein-Mandelson scandal.
@nickferrarilbc.bsky.social and caller Peter disagree on whether Starmer will survive the Epstein-Mandelson scandal.
February 5, 2026 at 12:14 PM
“We knew he was incompetent, I didn’t know he was this dumb.”
@nickferrarilbc.bsky.social and caller Peter disagree on whether Starmer will survive the Epstein-Mandelson scandal.
@nickferrarilbc.bsky.social and caller Peter disagree on whether Starmer will survive the Epstein-Mandelson scandal.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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'We have entered the final stage of the Starmer premiership.'
Andrew Marr says there's 'no way back' for the Prime Minister.
Andrew Marr says there's 'no way back' for the Prime Minister.
February 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
'We have entered the final stage of the Starmer premiership.'
Andrew Marr says there's 'no way back' for the Prime Minister.
Andrew Marr says there's 'no way back' for the Prime Minister.
"I do think it's a debate worth having..."
Is the student loan system fair?
Wes Streeting tells @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social 'we need to look at this' but admits there is 'no sign of movement.'
Is the student loan system fair?
Wes Streeting tells @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social 'we need to look at this' but admits there is 'no sign of movement.'
February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
"I do think it's a debate worth having..."
Is the student loan system fair?
Wes Streeting tells @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social 'we need to look at this' but admits there is 'no sign of movement.'
Is the student loan system fair?
Wes Streeting tells @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social 'we need to look at this' but admits there is 'no sign of movement.'
'He's brought us scandal, U-turns, and very questionable competence.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social finds it 'unforgivable' that Keir Starmer has failed to be 'boring and dull'.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social finds it 'unforgivable' that Keir Starmer has failed to be 'boring and dull'.
February 4, 2026 at 11:14 AM
'He's brought us scandal, U-turns, and very questionable competence.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social finds it 'unforgivable' that Keir Starmer has failed to be 'boring and dull'.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social finds it 'unforgivable' that Keir Starmer has failed to be 'boring and dull'.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting will join @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social to take your calls tomorrow at 2pm. Watch live on the LBC App:
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February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Health Secretary Wes Streeting will join @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social to take your calls tomorrow at 2pm. Watch live on the LBC App:
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Peter Mandelson to step down from House of Lords over Epstein scandal
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February 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Peter Mandelson to step down from House of Lords over Epstein scandal
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'Every half hour there's a new, shocking revelation.'
Labour MP Karin Smyth says Keir Starmer was right to call on the Cabinet Secretary to investigate the 'very serious' Mandelson allegations.
Labour MP Karin Smyth says Keir Starmer was right to call on the Cabinet Secretary to investigate the 'very serious' Mandelson allegations.
February 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM
'Every half hour there's a new, shocking revelation.'
Labour MP Karin Smyth says Keir Starmer was right to call on the Cabinet Secretary to investigate the 'very serious' Mandelson allegations.
Labour MP Karin Smyth says Keir Starmer was right to call on the Cabinet Secretary to investigate the 'very serious' Mandelson allegations.
‘You turn off your brain, moral compass and instincts when you're in the presence of enormous wealth.'
James O’Brien questions what drove Lord Mandelson to send government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
James O’Brien questions what drove Lord Mandelson to send government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
February 3, 2026 at 11:44 AM
‘You turn off your brain, moral compass and instincts when you're in the presence of enormous wealth.'
James O’Brien questions what drove Lord Mandelson to send government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
James O’Brien questions what drove Lord Mandelson to send government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
'Isn't this sickening, the so-called elite and the way they behave?'
@nickferrarilbc.bsky.social calls for both Baroness Mone and Lord Mandelson to be removed from the House of Lords.
@nickferrarilbc.bsky.social calls for both Baroness Mone and Lord Mandelson to be removed from the House of Lords.
February 3, 2026 at 11:07 AM
'Isn't this sickening, the so-called elite and the way they behave?'
@nickferrarilbc.bsky.social calls for both Baroness Mone and Lord Mandelson to be removed from the House of Lords.
@nickferrarilbc.bsky.social calls for both Baroness Mone and Lord Mandelson to be removed from the House of Lords.
'Was Mandelson appointed ambassador because of his connections with Epstein and Trump?'
@tomswarbrick.bsky.social questions how much Keir Starmer knew.
@tomswarbrick.bsky.social questions how much Keir Starmer knew.
February 2, 2026 at 7:53 PM
'Was Mandelson appointed ambassador because of his connections with Epstein and Trump?'
@tomswarbrick.bsky.social questions how much Keir Starmer knew.
@tomswarbrick.bsky.social questions how much Keir Starmer knew.
'Why anybody would touch him with a barge pole is beyond me. The man has been toxic for decades.'
Labour's Andy McDonald says if Peter Mandelson 'has any regard for the party, he should relinquish his peerage today'.
Labour's Andy McDonald says if Peter Mandelson 'has any regard for the party, he should relinquish his peerage today'.
February 2, 2026 at 2:43 PM
'Why anybody would touch him with a barge pole is beyond me. The man has been toxic for decades.'
Labour's Andy McDonald says if Peter Mandelson 'has any regard for the party, he should relinquish his peerage today'.
Labour's Andy McDonald says if Peter Mandelson 'has any regard for the party, he should relinquish his peerage today'.
"Tough luck, mate!"
Caller Shreevan has 'no sympathy' for victims of tool theft.
Caller Neil IS a victim of tool theft.
@henryriley1.bsky.social watches on...
Caller Shreevan has 'no sympathy' for victims of tool theft.
Caller Neil IS a victim of tool theft.
@henryriley1.bsky.social watches on...
February 2, 2026 at 1:54 PM
"Tough luck, mate!"
Caller Shreevan has 'no sympathy' for victims of tool theft.
Caller Neil IS a victim of tool theft.
@henryriley1.bsky.social watches on...
Caller Shreevan has 'no sympathy' for victims of tool theft.
Caller Neil IS a victim of tool theft.
@henryriley1.bsky.social watches on...