Douglas Beattie
@douglasbeat.bsky.social
Author - ‘How Labour Wins (and why it loses) from 1900 to 2024’. Ex BBC News, PA, Scottish TV and more. Lowland Scot in London. Email - douglasbeat@hotmail.com
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Douglas Beattie
@douglasbeat.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Really brilliant to be on this platform, feels like a liberation. I might talk about my book - ‘How #Labour Wins’, politics generally, news stories and football. Do follow me. 🙏
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Labour can’t afford to dismiss Corbyn and Sultana - my take for @cityam.bsky.social
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Labour can't afford to dismiss Corbyn and Sultana
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultanah's new party should worry Labour, especially if it gets backing from the trade unions, writes Douglas Beattie
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August 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Labour can’t afford to dismiss Corbyn and Sultana - my take for @cityam.bsky.social
www.cityam.com/labour-cant-...
www.cityam.com/labour-cant-...
Some thoughts on Labour’s first year, recent turmoil and the way forward, for @heraldscotland.bsky.social - Unspun:
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2528697...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2528697...
One year in power – How Labour moves past the welfare mess
A year after their landslide win, Labour finds itself reeling from internal revolt, public backlash over welfare reforms, and unprecedented scenes…
www.heraldscotland.com
July 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Some thoughts on Labour’s first year, recent turmoil and the way forward, for @heraldscotland.bsky.social - Unspun:
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2528697...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2528697...
Thrilled with the paperback version of my book explaining Labour at general elections from 1900 to 2024. Published by @eandtbooks and out 3rd July - marking a year since Labour returned to office.
eandtbooks.com/books/victory-…
eandtbooks.com/books/victory-…
June 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Thrilled with the paperback version of my book explaining Labour at general elections from 1900 to 2024. Published by @eandtbooks and out 3rd July - marking a year since Labour returned to office.
eandtbooks.com/books/victory-…
eandtbooks.com/books/victory-…
It’s #MayDay so I’m delighted to share news that my book on the history of #Labour in elections since 1900 will be out in paperback soon from @eandtbooks ✍️
Details here - eandtbooks.com/books/victory-
Details here - eandtbooks.com/books/victory-
May 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It’s #MayDay so I’m delighted to share news that my book on the history of #Labour in elections since 1900 will be out in paperback soon from @eandtbooks ✍️
Details here - eandtbooks.com/books/victory-
Details here - eandtbooks.com/books/victory-
Quite something to be in the company of the Holy Father - on the bookshelf at least. 🙏
March 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Quite something to be in the company of the Holy Father - on the bookshelf at least. 🙏
Is this really the question?
Is President Trump a peacemaker or a threat to the world’s security? 🌍
Peston will ask Foreign Affairs Committee chair @emilythornberry.bsky.social and former Brexit Minister
Steve Baker on the show tonight
#Peston
Peston will ask Foreign Affairs Committee chair @emilythornberry.bsky.social and former Brexit Minister
Steve Baker on the show tonight
#Peston
February 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Is this really the question?
Reposted by Douglas Beattie
Rock n Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on Monday week at 7…a lot going on:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Steve Richards presents Rock 'n' Roll Politics - The First Show of 2025 • Words • Kings Place
Political commentator and broadcaster, Steve Richards, presents the latest behind-the-scenes guide to the epic dramas and the characters shaping seismic events. How have we got here? What’s going to h...
www.kingsplace.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Rock n Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on Monday week at 7…a lot going on:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Do join us for this - understanding Labour’s past will help make sense of its present, and the way forward for the government.
Join us at the @owlbookshop.bsky.social on 30 January for a talk by @douglasbeat.bsky.social about #HowLabourWins. Douglas will be outlining the dramatic story of how the #LabourParty transformed modern Britain.
🎟️https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/douglas-beattie/
🎟️https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/douglas-beattie/
January 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Do join us for this - understanding Labour’s past will help make sense of its present, and the way forward for the government.
Reposted by Douglas Beattie
Join us at the @owlbookshop.bsky.social on 30 January for a talk by @douglasbeat.bsky.social about #HowLabourWins. Douglas will be outlining the dramatic story of how the #LabourParty transformed modern Britain.
🎟️https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/douglas-beattie/
🎟️https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/douglas-beattie/
January 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Join us at the @owlbookshop.bsky.social on 30 January for a talk by @douglasbeat.bsky.social about #HowLabourWins. Douglas will be outlining the dramatic story of how the #LabourParty transformed modern Britain.
🎟️https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/douglas-beattie/
🎟️https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/douglas-beattie/
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"Although he may not entirely succeed in explaining why Labour wins, Douglas Beattie has succeeded in delivering an interesting and enjoyable read"
📚 Lord Davies of Brixton reviews @douglasbeat.bsky.social 'How Labour Wins (And Why It Loses): From 1900 to 2024'
bit.ly/40w2taR
📚 Lord Davies of Brixton reviews @douglasbeat.bsky.social 'How Labour Wins (And Why It Loses): From 1900 to 2024'
bit.ly/40w2taR
Lord Davies reviews 'How Labour Wins'
Although he may not entirely succeed in explaining why Labour wins, Douglas Beattie has succeeded in delivering an interesting and enjoyable read
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January 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
"Although he may not entirely succeed in explaining why Labour wins, Douglas Beattie has succeeded in delivering an interesting and enjoyable read"
📚 Lord Davies of Brixton reviews @douglasbeat.bsky.social 'How Labour Wins (And Why It Loses): From 1900 to 2024'
bit.ly/40w2taR
📚 Lord Davies of Brixton reviews @douglasbeat.bsky.social 'How Labour Wins (And Why It Loses): From 1900 to 2024'
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Reposted by Douglas Beattie
Join us at @owlbookshop.bsky.social on 30th January at 6:30pm for a special event with #HowLabourWins author Douglas Beattie. Douglas tells the dramatic story of how the Labour Party changed modern Britain, through the lens of each election from 1900 to today.
dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/...
dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/...
January 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join us at @owlbookshop.bsky.social on 30th January at 6:30pm for a special event with #HowLabourWins author Douglas Beattie. Douglas tells the dramatic story of how the Labour Party changed modern Britain, through the lens of each election from 1900 to today.
dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/...
dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/...
There is still time to grab a copy of #HowLabourWins - reflections on Labour at the ballot box from 1900 to 2024 #Christmasgifts 🚩🌹
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December 20, 2024 at 8:24 PM
There is still time to grab a copy of #HowLabourWins - reflections on Labour at the ballot box from 1900 to 2024 #Christmasgifts 🚩🌹
bit.ly/3RXHzNb
bit.ly/3RXHzNb
‘Here will be a particularly worthy stocking filler for any politico wanting to press pause… [a] lively, convincing read’
Many thanks to @newjournal.bsky.social for reviewing my book on #HowLabourWins since 1900.
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Many thanks to @newjournal.bsky.social for reviewing my book on #HowLabourWins since 1900.
bit.ly/3RXHzNb
How Labour Wins by Douglas Beattie | Waterstones
Buy How Labour Wins by Douglas Beattie from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
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December 14, 2024 at 2:30 PM
‘Here will be a particularly worthy stocking filler for any politico wanting to press pause… [a] lively, convincing read’
Many thanks to @newjournal.bsky.social for reviewing my book on #HowLabourWins since 1900.
bit.ly/3RXHzNb
Many thanks to @newjournal.bsky.social for reviewing my book on #HowLabourWins since 1900.
bit.ly/3RXHzNb
London - no filter. ☀️
November 28, 2024 at 8:34 AM
London - no filter. ☀️
Reposted by Douglas Beattie
Live tonight..only a few tickets left..the final show of the year:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Steve Richards presents Rock 'n' Roll Politics • Words • Kings Place
Political commentator and broadcaster, Steve Richards, presents the latest behind-the-scenes guide to the epic dramas and the characters shaping seismic events. How have we got here? What’s going to h...
www.kingsplace.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Live tonight..only a few tickets left..the final show of the year:
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
John Prescott was a giant of the Labour Party and fought for working people all his life. A huge talent, who rose to become a longstanding Deputy PM, he will also be remembered for that remarkable punch in the 2001 election campaign…
November 21, 2024 at 3:06 PM
John Prescott was a giant of the Labour Party and fought for working people all his life. A huge talent, who rose to become a longstanding Deputy PM, he will also be remembered for that remarkable punch in the 2001 election campaign…
Fantastic to meet the great Chris Mullin and do a book swap - ‘How Labour Wins’ for ‘Error of Judgment’. His work on the Birmingham Six remains an inspiration to many, rightly so!
November 18, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Fantastic to meet the great Chris Mullin and do a book swap - ‘How Labour Wins’ for ‘Error of Judgment’. His work on the Birmingham Six remains an inspiration to many, rightly so!
Mood right now - Oscar Peterson and Sunday reading @newstatesman.com and Tribune.
November 17, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Mood right now - Oscar Peterson and Sunday reading @newstatesman.com and Tribune.
Reposted by Douglas Beattie
Trump the sequel: what will he do?
Podcast Episode · Not Another One · 15/11/2024 · 1h 2m
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November 15, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Now the government has pushed through 100 days and first Budget, some reflections on my book ‘How Labour Wins (and why it loses) 1900 to 2024’ via the brilliant @neilmackay.bsky.social and @heraldscotland.bsky.social
eandtbooks.com/books/how-la...
eandtbooks.com/books/how-la...
November 14, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Now the government has pushed through 100 days and first Budget, some reflections on my book ‘How Labour Wins (and why it loses) 1900 to 2024’ via the brilliant @neilmackay.bsky.social and @heraldscotland.bsky.social
eandtbooks.com/books/how-la...
eandtbooks.com/books/how-la...
Really brilliant to be on this platform, feels like a liberation. I might talk about my book - ‘How #Labour Wins’, politics generally, news stories and football. Do follow me. 🙏
eandtbooks.com/books/how-la...
eandtbooks.com/books/how-la...
November 13, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Really brilliant to be on this platform, feels like a liberation. I might talk about my book - ‘How #Labour Wins’, politics generally, news stories and football. Do follow me. 🙏
eandtbooks.com/books/how-la...
eandtbooks.com/books/how-la...