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Steve Thomas
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Deputy General Secretary, representing Prospect members in the public sector and heritage.
Good to see this, the use of X by government is clearly not a marginal issue given the significant problems laid out in the article on content, safety and security.
Labour MPs want the government to carry out a more serious, "minister-led" review of its use of X

A Whitehall review of government social media use is currently underway. However, Labour MPs say the process lacks rigour and proper ministerial involvement

@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
Labour MPs Call For A More Serious Review Of The Government's Use Of X
Labour MPs are calling for ministers to take control of decisions over the government’s continued use of X, as concerns grow about the platform’s s...
www.politicshome.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Regulators are builders, not blockers.

We have written to the Chancellor calling for proper funding for environmental regulators in the Budget. Under resourcing, not regulation, is slowing planning approvals.
Give Environment Regulators More Funding To Unclog Planning Delays, Government Told
Unions and environmental groups have urged the government to boost funding for key environmental regulators in the Budget, warning that chronic und...
www.politicshome.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Good visit to the UK Govt hub Ty William Morgan in Cardiff today and the opportunity to talk to workers of the different agencies based there via a famous street (so I'm told!)
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
A vital first step is improving how employers and employees are supported in accessing independent and reliable occupational health provision across the economy.

Trade union reps improve early intervention, policies, better job design and change management too

www.gov.uk/government/p...
Keep Britain Working: Final report
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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🚨 Prospect warns that Reform's plan to shift public sector pensions from defined benefit to defined contribution for new entrants could end up costing taxpayers tens of billions rather than saving money.

Read more in @theguardian.com
Reform’s public-sector pensions plan could cost billions extra, union warns
Prospect says proposals to make payouts less generous would damage public finances rather than save money
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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The Cabinet Office has relaxed the rules on civil servants speaking in public. The government is still too defensive about who can speak, but this is a positive step, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/welc...
A welcome clarification on the rules ‘gagging’ civil servants | Institute for Government
New guidance on civil servants speaking in public is a welcome return to common sense.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Is the internet getting worse by the day? Is tech ruining user experience and exploiting staff in the process? We’ll dive into these urgent questions, with tech critic Cory Doctorow on the 18th November. Want to be part of the discussion? Join us on Zoom from 12-1pm. Sign up now 👉 tech.unions.org.uk
Tech unions against enshittification, with Cory Doctorow - Tech unions at the TUC
Online event – 18 Nov 2025 Tech unions against enshittification, with Cory Doctorow The internet is getting worse by the day, for users and tech workers alike. It’s part of the big tech playbook to de...
tech.unions.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Not only is the 2.5% affordability setting concerning given inflation, but fundamental reform is also needed to introduce pay progression and respond to in-demand specialist skills recruitment and retention challenges. See my @prospectunion.bsky.social comments in @civilserviceworld.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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It is easy to promise big cost savings but the reality is that cutting public servants means damaging the delivery of the services the public rely on.

Read our response to reports that Reform plans to cut civil service jobs.
Unions slam Reform plans to politicise and cut civil service
Reform UK says it wants to shut six Whitehall offices, give ministers powers to hire and fire civil servants and ban 'DEI woke agenda'
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Report says there is a “clear risk” that the firm will not be ready on time for the 1 December switch from current provider MyCSP
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
MPs warn of ‘clear risk’ over Civil Service Pension Scheme admin transfer
Public Accounts Committee says Capita may not be ready to take over scheme from December
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I celebrate 25 years working for Prospect and a predecessor today. Knowing how hard the fight is for fairness in the workplace.
As I've moved from private sector organiser to public sector DGS, my passion to build collective strength remains so access is *big deal*

prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...
Prospect welcomes government consultations on fairer work and union access
Mike Clancy, General Secretary of Prospect union, responding to the launch of the government’s...
prospect.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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We welcome the government's consultations on implementing Make Work Pay, a step towards a fairer, more modern labour market. To ensure impact, the government must ensure adequate resources for effective implementation. Go to our website for more: prospect.org.uk/news/prospec...
Prospect welcomes government consultations on fairer work and union access
Mike Clancy, General Secretary of Prospect union, responding to the launch of the government’s...
prospect.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM