Matthew Lloyd 🎓🏳️🌈🇻🇦(He/Him)
@mattjlloyd.bsky.social
Political Sci PhD Researcher Queen Mary University of London| Research: British Pol Econ, UK Labour Party & Queerness| Ex-Researcher: Open Britain, Progress, Policy Network & Gisela Stuart| Ex- campaign mgr: Jess Phillips MP, Lambeth Labour & People’s Vote
My queer famalam member Matthew Doyle was on the World Tonight last night talking Labour politics. Have a listen from 32.36mins
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October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
My queer famalam member Matthew Doyle was on the World Tonight last night talking Labour politics. Have a listen from 32.36mins
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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From my time working in politics - I would defo recommend the party choose @allymcgovern.bsky.social for deputy leader.
September 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
From my time working in politics - I would defo recommend the party choose @allymcgovern.bsky.social for deputy leader.
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Reposted by Matthew Lloyd 🎓🏳️🌈🇻🇦(He/Him)
Reposted by Matthew Lloyd 🎓🏳️🌈🇻🇦(He/Him)
We need to be clear as a country: no one should ever be encouraging violence against anyone. This is especially true when it comes to LGBTQ+ people, whose lives are too often marked by violence and fear of violence.
Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow over his X posts www.bbc.com/news/article...
Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow over his X posts www.bbc.com/news/article...
Graham Linehan: Father Ted co-creator arrested at Heathrow over his X posts
Graham Linehan was arrested on suspicion of inciting violence and bailed pending further investigation.
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September 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We need to be clear as a country: no one should ever be encouraging violence against anyone. This is especially true when it comes to LGBTQ+ people, whose lives are too often marked by violence and fear of violence.
Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow over his X posts www.bbc.com/news/article...
Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow over his X posts www.bbc.com/news/article...
Politicians and homophobic commentators will have us believe trans+ people are leading this violence against women. Meanwhile - the real epidemic by straight violent cis men continues as it has for centuries…
August 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Politicians and homophobic commentators will have us believe trans+ people are leading this violence against women. Meanwhile - the real epidemic by straight violent cis men continues as it has for centuries…
Birmingham’s Joseph Chamberlain. Social reformer as well as imperialist. Responsible for ‘Joe’s War’
August 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Birmingham’s Joseph Chamberlain. Social reformer as well as imperialist. Responsible for ‘Joe’s War’
Birmingham’s Joseph Chamberlain. Social reformer as well as imperialist. Responsible for ‘Joe’s War’
August 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Birmingham’s Joseph Chamberlain. Social reformer as well as imperialist. Responsible for ‘Joe’s War’
Birmingham women fighting to vote
August 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Birmingham women fighting to vote
Birmingham fought for parliament and paid for it.
August 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Birmingham fought for parliament and paid for it.
Birmingham fought for parliament and paid for it.
August 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Birmingham fought for parliament and paid for it.
Happy trans+ Birmingham pride! It was the first pride I have attended that has got physically attacked.
August 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Happy trans+ Birmingham pride! It was the first pride I have attended that has got physically attacked.
‘Dear Diane Abbott, I’m Jewish, let me explain where you’ve gone wrong’
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July 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
‘Dear Diane Abbott, I’m Jewish, let me explain where you’ve gone wrong’
www.thetimes.com/article/4afe...
www.thetimes.com/article/4afe...
‘Help us build’ does not sound like Zarah will be co-leader of a new party with Corbyn as claimed yesterday…
July 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
‘Help us build’ does not sound like Zarah will be co-leader of a new party with Corbyn as claimed yesterday…
📊 Infographics: Why Open Rebellion Harms the Labour Government
Rebel Labour MPs have inflicted political and economic costs by forcing a retreat on flagship welfare reforms.
This thread explains why that matters. 🧵
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Rebel Labour MPs have inflicted political and economic costs by forcing a retreat on flagship welfare reforms.
This thread explains why that matters. 🧵
thepoliticalsciencethoughtbubble.wordpress.com/2025/07/02/...
July 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
📊 Infographics: Why Open Rebellion Harms the Labour Government
Rebel Labour MPs have inflicted political and economic costs by forcing a retreat on flagship welfare reforms.
This thread explains why that matters. 🧵
thepoliticalsciencethoughtbubble.wordpress.com/2025/07/02/...
Rebel Labour MPs have inflicted political and economic costs by forcing a retreat on flagship welfare reforms.
This thread explains why that matters. 🧵
thepoliticalsciencethoughtbubble.wordpress.com/2025/07/02/...
Labour’s internal row on welfare reform has dominated headlines. These infographics demonstrate how public divisions risk damaging perceptions of leadership strength and economic credibility. These matter for voters. They also shape the space a government has to act.
Infographic: Why Open Rebellion Harms the Labour Government
Recent headlines show the cost of public rebellion. This post explores how internal rows in government can weaken perceptions of leadership strength. They may also damage Labour's economic credibility. These factors shape electoral outcomes, but they are often fragile.
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July 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Labour’s internal row on welfare reform has dominated headlines. These infographics demonstrate how public divisions risk damaging perceptions of leadership strength and economic credibility. These matter for voters. They also shape the space a government has to act.
📣 There’s been a lot of briefing against Number 10 Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney, but if he were to leave the centre of Labour’s government operation, it would be a serious loss for the party.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics...
Keir Starmer ‘will not countenance’ criticism of Morgan McSweeney
The prime minister tells his cabinet to stop briefing against his chief of staff, saying McSweeney has his full support
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July 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
📣 There’s been a lot of briefing against Number 10 Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney, but if he were to leave the centre of Labour’s government operation, it would be a serious loss for the party.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics...
📣 There’s been a lot of briefing against Number 10 Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney, but if he were to leave the centre of Labour’s government operation, it would be a serious loss for the party.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics...
Keir Starmer ‘will not countenance’ criticism of Morgan McSweeney
The prime minister tells his cabinet to stop briefing against his chief of staff, saying McSweeney has his full support
www.thetimes.com
July 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
📣 There’s been a lot of briefing against Number 10 Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney, but if he were to leave the centre of Labour’s government operation, it would be a serious loss for the party.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics...
🧵 How could the welfare bill be defeated?
An explainer with numbers, strategy—and a sharp infographic.👇
thepoliticalsciencethoughtbubble.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/...
An explainer with numbers, strategy—and a sharp infographic.👇
thepoliticalsciencethoughtbubble.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/...
July 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🧵 How could the welfare bill be defeated?
An explainer with numbers, strategy—and a sharp infographic.👇
thepoliticalsciencethoughtbubble.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/...
An explainer with numbers, strategy—and a sharp infographic.👇
thepoliticalsciencethoughtbubble.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/...
The welfare bill vote could be close due to Labour rebels and abstentions, testing Starmer’s government unity and economic credibility. How MPs balance rebellion or abstention will shape political and market actor confidence. A key moment for Labour’s future.
Infographic: How could the welfare bill be defeated?
With 237 opposition MPs set to oppose the bill and 39 Labour rebels confirmed, the government’s working majority is slim. For defeat, around 87 more Labour MPs would need to abstain—a delicate balance that could determine the bill’s fate. This vote isn’t just policy detail; it’s a test of Starmer’s government’s discipline and economic credibility.
thepoliticalsciencethoughtbubble.wordpress.com
July 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The welfare bill vote could be close due to Labour rebels and abstentions, testing Starmer’s government unity and economic credibility. How MPs balance rebellion or abstention will shape political and market actor confidence. A key moment for Labour’s future.
Strikingly odd photo.
A visit to a military barracks is usually a textbook opportunity to project strength, leadership and seriousness on national security. So why pose holding a gun — seemingly aimed towards a soldier?
Political imagery matters. Especially when you are trying to be the next PM.
A visit to a military barracks is usually a textbook opportunity to project strength, leadership and seriousness on national security. So why pose holding a gun — seemingly aimed towards a soldier?
Political imagery matters. Especially when you are trying to be the next PM.
June 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Strikingly odd photo.
A visit to a military barracks is usually a textbook opportunity to project strength, leadership and seriousness on national security. So why pose holding a gun — seemingly aimed towards a soldier?
Political imagery matters. Especially when you are trying to be the next PM.
A visit to a military barracks is usually a textbook opportunity to project strength, leadership and seriousness on national security. So why pose holding a gun — seemingly aimed towards a soldier?
Political imagery matters. Especially when you are trying to be the next PM.
🚨 With over 120 Labour MPs backing a key amendment to welfare reforms, the political pressure is mounting.
But don’t overlook the economic pressure facing Labour — it’s just as real, and just as unforgiving.
Let’s talk about fiscal rules 🧵👇
But don’t overlook the economic pressure facing Labour — it’s just as real, and just as unforgiving.
Let’s talk about fiscal rules 🧵👇
June 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🚨 With over 120 Labour MPs backing a key amendment to welfare reforms, the political pressure is mounting.
But don’t overlook the economic pressure facing Labour — it’s just as real, and just as unforgiving.
Let’s talk about fiscal rules 🧵👇
But don’t overlook the economic pressure facing Labour — it’s just as real, and just as unforgiving.
Let’s talk about fiscal rules 🧵👇
What We Really Mean When We Speak About Fiscal Rules [THREAD]
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What We Really Mean When We Speak About Fiscal Rules - Progressive Britain
In a tumultuous week for the economy, expected to intensify with the WB and IMF meetings looming, Matthew Lloyd explains Labour's fiscal rules
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June 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
What We Really Mean When We Speak About Fiscal Rules [THREAD]
www.progressivebritain.org/what-we-rea...
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