Dom Trendall
@domtrendall.bsky.social
Trade unionist and policy geek. Labour through and through, whatever the weather. He/him. Views entirely my own (and generally too detailed).
Serving as a Member of Parliament is a privilege. It is incompatible with membership of the Liberal Democrats.
April 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Serving as a Member of Parliament is a privilege. It is incompatible with membership of the Liberal Democrats.
I’m not one for constant BBC-bashing, but headlines like “Union bosses held up Birmingham bin deal” do a lot of heavy lifting. Giving one side of the dispute centre stage, inviting readers to start from their version of events — before you’ve even clicked the link.
April 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I’m not one for constant BBC-bashing, but headlines like “Union bosses held up Birmingham bin deal” do a lot of heavy lifting. Giving one side of the dispute centre stage, inviting readers to start from their version of events — before you’ve even clicked the link.
It's good that the Royal College of Psychiatrists will now give evidence, but psychiatrists were always set to be formally represented, even if indirectly.
The sittings motion proposed by those opposing the bill, however, would have completely excluded nursing from formal representation at all.
The sittings motion proposed by those opposing the bill, however, would have completely excluded nursing from formal representation at all.
January 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It's good that the Royal College of Psychiatrists will now give evidence, but psychiatrists were always set to be formally represented, even if indirectly.
The sittings motion proposed by those opposing the bill, however, would have completely excluded nursing from formal representation at all.
The sittings motion proposed by those opposing the bill, however, would have completely excluded nursing from formal representation at all.
Opponents of assisted dying have tabled a sittings motion for the bill committee, listing witnesses—with no trade union representation. Whatever your view, given the impact on staff and the ongoing debate about protections for those who do or don’t want to participate, this is deeply disappointing.
January 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Opponents of assisted dying have tabled a sittings motion for the bill committee, listing witnesses—with no trade union representation. Whatever your view, given the impact on staff and the ongoing debate about protections for those who do or don’t want to participate, this is deeply disappointing.
The main explanation for Musk’s gesture is that he was pointing to the crowd, saying his heart goes out to them. However, it’s worth noting that he then turned around and repeated the gesture—seemingly directed at an area where there was no crowd.
January 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The main explanation for Musk’s gesture is that he was pointing to the crowd, saying his heart goes out to them. However, it’s worth noting that he then turned around and repeated the gesture—seemingly directed at an area where there was no crowd.
The last Labour government rightly scrapped the archaic offence of sedition—because we actually believe in free speech.
But when you see headlines like this, you can’t help but question the loyalty of some on the right to our country.
But when you see headlines like this, you can’t help but question the loyalty of some on the right to our country.
January 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The last Labour government rightly scrapped the archaic offence of sedition—because we actually believe in free speech.
But when you see headlines like this, you can’t help but question the loyalty of some on the right to our country.
But when you see headlines like this, you can’t help but question the loyalty of some on the right to our country.
We need to stop indulging the 'lived experience' of the entitled rich. Even if £1 million was your total savings, calling it 'modest' isn't just out of touch – it's absurd. Words still have meaning, even for the, demonstrably, wealthy.
December 17, 2024 at 1:27 AM
We need to stop indulging the 'lived experience' of the entitled rich. Even if £1 million was your total savings, calling it 'modest' isn't just out of touch – it's absurd. Words still have meaning, even for the, demonstrably, wealthy.
Labour has been raising taxes on the rich, with the Liberals, Greens, and Independent Alliance opposing various measures.
If they side with the wealthy few even in opposition, how much more would they capitulate in government?
It’s Labour vs the rest.
If they side with the wealthy few even in opposition, how much more would they capitulate in government?
It’s Labour vs the rest.
November 24, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Labour has been raising taxes on the rich, with the Liberals, Greens, and Independent Alliance opposing various measures.
If they side with the wealthy few even in opposition, how much more would they capitulate in government?
It’s Labour vs the rest.
If they side with the wealthy few even in opposition, how much more would they capitulate in government?
It’s Labour vs the rest.
Riddle me this: is all coffee ice cream, by definition, iced coffee ice cream?
(I don't do well with days off)
(I don't do well with days off)
November 22, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Riddle me this: is all coffee ice cream, by definition, iced coffee ice cream?
(I don't do well with days off)
(I don't do well with days off)