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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Interesting? #UKpolitics
Norwich MP Clive Lewis offers seat to Burnham for Starmer challenge
Clive Lewis says he would step down to allow Mayor Andy Burnham the chance to become Labour leader.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Interesting? #UKpolitics
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Kemi Badenoch says her decision to ditch her climate commitments is due to her having "listened to the industry".
No mention of the millions of pounds her party has received from the funders of fossil-fuel linked lobby groups
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
No mention of the millions of pounds her party has received from the funders of fossil-fuel linked lobby groups
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
Kemi Badenoch Ditches Net Zero Target After Taking Donations From Funders of Tufton Street Climate Denial Group
The Conservative leader and her Shadow Net Zero Secretary took funding from key backers of lobby groups campaigning to curb action against climate change
bylinetimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Kemi Badenoch says her decision to ditch her climate commitments is due to her having "listened to the industry".
No mention of the millions of pounds her party has received from the funders of fossil-fuel linked lobby groups
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
No mention of the millions of pounds her party has received from the funders of fossil-fuel linked lobby groups
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
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Finally, after I've been talking about it for weeks and after the Lord's voted 3 separate times to water down the Employment Rights Bill, I see the story is picked up in the media!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Out of touch’ hereditary peers criticised for voting against workers’ rights
Lords look ‘undemocratic and firmly against interest of working people’, say senior trade union and Labour figures
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Finally, after I've been talking about it for weeks and after the Lord's voted 3 separate times to water down the Employment Rights Bill, I see the story is picked up in the media!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Green groups sue to block Trump’s first oil lease auction in US Gulf on.ft.com/4ihlZzd
Green groups sue to block Trump’s first oil lease auction in US Gulf
Complaint cites involvement of former energy industry lobbyist in decision-making process
on.ft.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Green groups sue to block Trump’s first oil lease auction in US Gulf on.ft.com/4ihlZzd
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A HUGE win for James Comey in his criminal case.
A federal judge orders the DOJ to turnover ALL OF THE GRAND JURY MATERIALS to Comey's defense team.
About to drop a new episode walking through the details of this scathing order on my YouTube channel!
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A federal judge orders the DOJ to turnover ALL OF THE GRAND JURY MATERIALS to Comey's defense team.
About to drop a new episode walking through the details of this scathing order on my YouTube channel!
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A HUGE win for James Comey in his criminal case.
A federal judge orders the DOJ to turnover ALL OF THE GRAND JURY MATERIALS to Comey's defense team.
About to drop a new episode walking through the details of this scathing order on my YouTube channel!
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A federal judge orders the DOJ to turnover ALL OF THE GRAND JURY MATERIALS to Comey's defense team.
About to drop a new episode walking through the details of this scathing order on my YouTube channel!
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Ministerial statement: China Espionage and Government Security Response
MI5 have today issued an espionage alert today to all Parliamentary members & staff to warn of the targeting of our democratic institutions by Chinese actors.
His statement sets out what the thread it & how it's being tackled.
MI5 have today issued an espionage alert today to all Parliamentary members & staff to warn of the targeting of our democratic institutions by Chinese actors.
His statement sets out what the thread it & how it's being tackled.
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Ministerial statement: China Espionage and Government Security Response
MI5 have today issued an espionage alert today to all Parliamentary members & staff to warn of the targeting of our democratic institutions by Chinese actors.
His statement sets out what the thread it & how it's being tackled.
MI5 have today issued an espionage alert today to all Parliamentary members & staff to warn of the targeting of our democratic institutions by Chinese actors.
His statement sets out what the thread it & how it's being tackled.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... A welcome change? #Ukpolitics
What are the planned new ticketing laws, and how much could they save fans?
A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... A welcome change? #Ukpolitics
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MSNBC calls NYC for Mamdani
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
MSNBC calls NYC for Mamdani
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James Cartlidge wasting time by asking the same question five times when David Lammy has answered the question each time!
Cartlidge clearly does not understand how PMQs work!
#PMQs
Cartlidge clearly does not understand how PMQs work!
#PMQs
November 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM
James Cartlidge wasting time by asking the same question five times when David Lammy has answered the question each time!
Cartlidge clearly does not understand how PMQs work!
#PMQs
Cartlidge clearly does not understand how PMQs work!
#PMQs
Kebatu case dominates early PMQ exchanges. Nothing new came out of it and it felt like a waste of time, especially as the Tories know an investigation’s underway. #UKpolitics #PMQs
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Kebatu case dominates early PMQ exchanges. Nothing new came out of it and it felt like a waste of time, especially as the Tories know an investigation’s underway. #UKpolitics #PMQs
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So James Cartlidge starts PMQs by asking David Lammy to apologise for something he had already apologised for.
And then when that is pointed out to him double downs saying the Depty PM ought to have apologised.
So going well then...
And then when that is pointed out to him double downs saying the Depty PM ought to have apologised.
So going well then...
November 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
So James Cartlidge starts PMQs by asking David Lammy to apologise for something he had already apologised for.
And then when that is pointed out to him double downs saying the Depty PM ought to have apologised.
So going well then...
And then when that is pointed out to him double downs saying the Depty PM ought to have apologised.
So going well then...
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James Cartlidge, opens his account by asking David Lammy to apologise for something which he then points out he already did apologise for
Great start
Strength in depth not a feature of the tories then. Or any strength at all
#PMQs
#PoliticsLive
Great start
Strength in depth not a feature of the tories then. Or any strength at all
#PMQs
#PoliticsLive
November 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
James Cartlidge, opens his account by asking David Lammy to apologise for something which he then points out he already did apologise for
Great start
Strength in depth not a feature of the tories then. Or any strength at all
#PMQs
#PoliticsLive
Great start
Strength in depth not a feature of the tories then. Or any strength at all
#PMQs
#PoliticsLive
