Tom Scotson
@tomscotson.bsky.social
Political Reporter for PoliticsHome
Is this what a Reform foreign policy would look like?
Jonathan Brown, CEO of Centre for a Better Britain, on where the UK is going wrong on the world stage
Jonathan Brown, CEO of Centre for a Better Britain, on where the UK is going wrong on the world stage
August 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Is this what a Reform foreign policy would look like?
Jonathan Brown, CEO of Centre for a Better Britain, on where the UK is going wrong on the world stage
Jonathan Brown, CEO of Centre for a Better Britain, on where the UK is going wrong on the world stage
Reposted by Tom Scotson
🇺🇦🇬🇧 President Zelensky leaves the Speaker’s House to head to Downing Street
June 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🇺🇦🇬🇧 President Zelensky leaves the Speaker’s House to head to Downing Street
Reposted by Tom Scotson
Senior Tories break ranks to bemoan what they describe as a lack of proper Tory strategy for fighting Reform
"There is no consolidated plan for Reform" — shadow cabinet minister
"If there is a plan to take on Reform, nobody knows it" — insider
Colleagues Tali and @tomscotson.bsky.social report
"There is no consolidated plan for Reform" — shadow cabinet minister
"If there is a plan to take on Reform, nobody knows it" — insider
Colleagues Tali and @tomscotson.bsky.social report
Senior Tories Voice Concern That Party Has No Clear Plan To Fight Reform
Senior Tories have privately expressed concern that the party does not yet have a coherent strategy for taking the fight to Reform UK.
www.politicshome.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Senior Tories break ranks to bemoan what they describe as a lack of proper Tory strategy for fighting Reform
"There is no consolidated plan for Reform" — shadow cabinet minister
"If there is a plan to take on Reform, nobody knows it" — insider
Colleagues Tali and @tomscotson.bsky.social report
"There is no consolidated plan for Reform" — shadow cabinet minister
"If there is a plan to take on Reform, nobody knows it" — insider
Colleagues Tali and @tomscotson.bsky.social report
Reposted by Tom Scotson
"Unless Labour delivers for coastal towns and tackles disaffection, the tide will turn in the Sea Wall – and Reform will reap the rewards"
Great to speak to @tomscotson.bsky.social about coastal towns, a key Labour-Reform battleground.
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Great to speak to @tomscotson.bsky.social about coastal towns, a key Labour-Reform battleground.
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Coastal Labour MPs Unite To Resist Reform Wave
Coastal Labour MPs are getting more organised as they brace for the threat of Nigel Farage.
www.politicshome.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Unless Labour delivers for coastal towns and tackles disaffection, the tide will turn in the Sea Wall – and Reform will reap the rewards"
Great to speak to @tomscotson.bsky.social about coastal towns, a key Labour-Reform battleground.
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Great to speak to @tomscotson.bsky.social about coastal towns, a key Labour-Reform battleground.
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Should Parliament scrap centuries old traditions because new MPs know best?
🚨OUT NOW🚨 Will Parliament finally get modernised?
📅 Labour MP Rachel Blake, Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, and reporter Sophie Church join host Alain Tolhurst to discuss whether Westminster will finally drag itself into the 21st century
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2afc50
📅 Labour MP Rachel Blake, Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, and reporter Sophie Church join host Alain Tolhurst to discuss whether Westminster will finally drag itself into the 21st century
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2afc50
February 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Should Parliament scrap centuries old traditions because new MPs know best?
Reposted by Tom Scotson
🚨OUT NOW🚨 Will Parliament finally get modernised?
📅 Labour MP Rachel Blake, Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, and reporter Sophie Church join host Alain Tolhurst to discuss whether Westminster will finally drag itself into the 21st century
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2afc50
📅 Labour MP Rachel Blake, Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, and reporter Sophie Church join host Alain Tolhurst to discuss whether Westminster will finally drag itself into the 21st century
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2afc50
February 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🚨OUT NOW🚨 Will Parliament finally get modernised?
📅 Labour MP Rachel Blake, Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, and reporter Sophie Church join host Alain Tolhurst to discuss whether Westminster will finally drag itself into the 21st century
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2afc50
📅 Labour MP Rachel Blake, Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, and reporter Sophie Church join host Alain Tolhurst to discuss whether Westminster will finally drag itself into the 21st century
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2afc50
Reposted by Tom Scotson
NEW: Labour MPs are urging Keir Starmer to increase defence spending more swiftly and show leadership on the world stage
Starmer has arrived in Paris to join European leaders at an emergency crisis summit tonight
A team effort from @tomscotson.bsky.social @matildamartin.bsky.social and I
Starmer has arrived in Paris to join European leaders at an emergency crisis summit tonight
A team effort from @tomscotson.bsky.social @matildamartin.bsky.social and I
Labour MPs Urge Starmer To Hike Defence Spending Amid Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push
The Prime Minister is under pressure to hike defence spending more immediately and show leadership on the world stage
www.politicshome.com
February 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
NEW: Labour MPs are urging Keir Starmer to increase defence spending more swiftly and show leadership on the world stage
Starmer has arrived in Paris to join European leaders at an emergency crisis summit tonight
A team effort from @tomscotson.bsky.social @matildamartin.bsky.social and I
Starmer has arrived in Paris to join European leaders at an emergency crisis summit tonight
A team effort from @tomscotson.bsky.social @matildamartin.bsky.social and I
Reposted by Tom Scotson
A tricky day for Kemi Badenoch gets a bit trickier...
@tomscotson.bsky.social has obtained a 2022 email to a constituent expressing support for recommended football reforms
On Monday, however, the Tory leader said a regulator — which was among the recommended reforms — was a "waste of money"
@tomscotson.bsky.social has obtained a 2022 email to a constituent expressing support for recommended football reforms
On Monday, however, the Tory leader said a regulator — which was among the recommended reforms — was a "waste of money"
Kemi Badenoch on Monday said an independent football regulator was a "waste of money"
However, in a 2022 email to a constituent obtained by PolHome she said she supported "recommended reforms" of the game
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has accused the Tory leader of "complete hypocrisy"
However, in a 2022 email to a constituent obtained by PolHome she said she supported "recommended reforms" of the game
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has accused the Tory leader of "complete hypocrisy"
Kemi Badenoch Accused Of 'Hypocrisy' After Reversing Support For Football Regulator
The government has accused Kemi Badenoch of 'complete hypocrisy' after the Tory leader appeared to backtrack on her support for reforming English f...
www.politicshome.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A tricky day for Kemi Badenoch gets a bit trickier...
@tomscotson.bsky.social has obtained a 2022 email to a constituent expressing support for recommended football reforms
On Monday, however, the Tory leader said a regulator — which was among the recommended reforms — was a "waste of money"
@tomscotson.bsky.social has obtained a 2022 email to a constituent expressing support for recommended football reforms
On Monday, however, the Tory leader said a regulator — which was among the recommended reforms — was a "waste of money"
Reposted by Tom Scotson
Many Labour MPs argue an ID cards policy would be a double boost for Starmer:
Help tackle issues like small boats, fight Reform
Lord Blunkett, who tried to introduce digital ID under Blair, said ministers seem to be "working towards" it
@tomscotson.bsky.social & @siennarodgers.bsky.social report
Help tackle issues like small boats, fight Reform
Lord Blunkett, who tried to introduce digital ID under Blair, said ministers seem to be "working towards" it
@tomscotson.bsky.social & @siennarodgers.bsky.social report
MPs Across Labour Urge Ministers To Back Digital ID In Fight Against Farage
Members of Parliament from across the Labour Party are pushing the government to introduce a new digital identification system in a bid to get on t...
www.politicshome.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Many Labour MPs argue an ID cards policy would be a double boost for Starmer:
Help tackle issues like small boats, fight Reform
Lord Blunkett, who tried to introduce digital ID under Blair, said ministers seem to be "working towards" it
@tomscotson.bsky.social & @siennarodgers.bsky.social report
Help tackle issues like small boats, fight Reform
Lord Blunkett, who tried to introduce digital ID under Blair, said ministers seem to be "working towards" it
@tomscotson.bsky.social & @siennarodgers.bsky.social report
📲NEW: Labour MPs are pushing the government to introduce digital IDs in a bid to get on the front foot in the fight against
Reform UK
Supporters of the policy include Jake Richards, Dan Carden, Siobhain McDonagh and Lord Blunkett
Reform UK
Supporters of the policy include Jake Richards, Dan Carden, Siobhain McDonagh and Lord Blunkett
MPs Across Labour Urge Ministers To Back Digital ID In Fight Against Farage
Members of Parliament from across the Labour Party are pushing the government to introduce a new digital identification system in a bid to get on t...
www.politicshome.com
February 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
📲NEW: Labour MPs are pushing the government to introduce digital IDs in a bid to get on the front foot in the fight against
Reform UK
Supporters of the policy include Jake Richards, Dan Carden, Siobhain McDonagh and Lord Blunkett
Reform UK
Supporters of the policy include Jake Richards, Dan Carden, Siobhain McDonagh and Lord Blunkett
The bureaucratisation of the British state 🇬🇧
Prior to WWII there were fewer than 50 people working in the cabinet office
As of 2024 there were more than 12,000 (!)
Prior to WWII there were fewer than 50 people working in the cabinet office
As of 2024 there were more than 12,000 (!)
February 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The bureaucratisation of the British state 🇬🇧
Prior to WWII there were fewer than 50 people working in the cabinet office
As of 2024 there were more than 12,000 (!)
Prior to WWII there were fewer than 50 people working in the cabinet office
As of 2024 there were more than 12,000 (!)
Reposted by Tom Scotson
Former Tory Cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt today confirmed she plans to stand at the next general election
Speaking to PolHome later, she said: "I have previously said I would like to return to the Commons, and I will try and do some good in the meantime"
@tomscotson.bsky.social reports
Speaking to PolHome later, she said: "I have previously said I would like to return to the Commons, and I will try and do some good in the meantime"
@tomscotson.bsky.social reports
Penny Mordaunt Says She Plans To Stand For Parliament At Next Election
Former Conservative Cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt has confirmed she intends to stand at the next general election.
www.politicshome.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Former Tory Cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt today confirmed she plans to stand at the next general election
Speaking to PolHome later, she said: "I have previously said I would like to return to the Commons, and I will try and do some good in the meantime"
@tomscotson.bsky.social reports
Speaking to PolHome later, she said: "I have previously said I would like to return to the Commons, and I will try and do some good in the meantime"
@tomscotson.bsky.social reports
Reposted by Tom Scotson
Lots of coverage today of ‘Red Wall’ Labour MPs urging Keir Starmer to get tough on migration
My brilliant colleagues @siennarodgers.bsky.social and @tomscotson.bsky.social have been on this for a while – follow them if you don’t already!
First story back in November 👇
My brilliant colleagues @siennarodgers.bsky.social and @tomscotson.bsky.social have been on this for a while – follow them if you don’t already!
First story back in November 👇
Northern Labour MPs Set Up 'Red Wall Caucus' To Fight Reform UK
Exclusive: A number of Labour MPs in the North and Midlands have formed a group called the 'Red Wall Caucus' to fight the rise of Reform UK in thei...
www.politicshome.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Lots of coverage today of ‘Red Wall’ Labour MPs urging Keir Starmer to get tough on migration
My brilliant colleagues @siennarodgers.bsky.social and @tomscotson.bsky.social have been on this for a while – follow them if you don’t already!
First story back in November 👇
My brilliant colleagues @siennarodgers.bsky.social and @tomscotson.bsky.social have been on this for a while – follow them if you don’t already!
First story back in November 👇
Reposted by Tom Scotson
Labour has decided to step up its attacks on Farage and Reform
The NHS will play a big part, as seen at PMQs
But material will also focus on the Reform leader's past support for Liz Truss' mini-budget, as well as remarks about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reports @tomscotson.bsky.social
The NHS will play a big part, as seen at PMQs
But material will also focus on the Reform leader's past support for Liz Truss' mini-budget, as well as remarks about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reports @tomscotson.bsky.social
Labour To Step Up NHS Focused Attacks On Nigel Farage
Labour has decided to step up its attacks on Nigel Farage and his Reform party, and the NHS will be front and centre of its campaign, PoliticsHome ...
www.politicshome.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Labour has decided to step up its attacks on Farage and Reform
The NHS will play a big part, as seen at PMQs
But material will also focus on the Reform leader's past support for Liz Truss' mini-budget, as well as remarks about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reports @tomscotson.bsky.social
The NHS will play a big part, as seen at PMQs
But material will also focus on the Reform leader's past support for Liz Truss' mini-budget, as well as remarks about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reports @tomscotson.bsky.social
Reposted by Tom Scotson
A fascinating read from @siennarodgers.bsky.social and @tomscotson.bsky.social on the Blue Labour trend inside Labour re-emerging as the party scratches its head over the threat from Reform
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Blue Labour v Reform: The Pro-Worker, Anti-Woke Plan To Beat Farage
With Reform riding high in the polls, many new Labour MPs are deeply anxious about the threat posed by Nigel Farage. To fight him off, Keir Starmer...
www.politicshome.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A fascinating read from @siennarodgers.bsky.social and @tomscotson.bsky.social on the Blue Labour trend inside Labour re-emerging as the party scratches its head over the threat from Reform
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reposted by Tom Scotson
Amid (disputed) reports of CCHQ crisis talks, here's @tomscotson.bsky.social's December piece about the big issues facing the Tory party machine, post-defeat:
- staff shortages
- money
- rift with local associations
and convincing people to help the rebuild given "opposition is a terrible job"
- staff shortages
- money
- rift with local associations
and convincing people to help the rebuild given "opposition is a terrible job"
How Will Kemi Badenoch Rebuild CCHQ?
Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) is the party’s campaigning machine, but nowadays you struggle to find many Tories who are happy with it. ...
www.politicshome.com
February 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Amid (disputed) reports of CCHQ crisis talks, here's @tomscotson.bsky.social's December piece about the big issues facing the Tory party machine, post-defeat:
- staff shortages
- money
- rift with local associations
and convincing people to help the rebuild given "opposition is a terrible job"
- staff shortages
- money
- rift with local associations
and convincing people to help the rebuild given "opposition is a terrible job"
New: The Met Police have called on MPs to come forward with any information about the alleged spiking incident at Strangers' Bar
Here's the short letter below 👇
Here's the short letter below 👇
January 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
New: The Met Police have called on MPs to come forward with any information about the alleged spiking incident at Strangers' Bar
Here's the short letter below 👇
Here's the short letter below 👇
💥EXC: Conservative Shadow Cabinet ministers are expected to take the lead on new policy commissions
It marks the party's first step at creating real policy
Close ally Alex Burghart and Victoria Hewson will oversee the project
It marks the party's first step at creating real policy
Close ally Alex Burghart and Victoria Hewson will oversee the project
Tory Shadow Cabinet Set To Lead Policy Commissions
Exclusive: The Conservative Party is set to launch policy commissions across the Shadow Cabinet in Kemi Badenoch’s first step in creating policy.
www.politicshome.com
January 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
💥EXC: Conservative Shadow Cabinet ministers are expected to take the lead on new policy commissions
It marks the party's first step at creating real policy
Close ally Alex Burghart and Victoria Hewson will oversee the project
It marks the party's first step at creating real policy
Close ally Alex Burghart and Victoria Hewson will oversee the project
UK population is projected to rise from 67.6m to 72.5m over the next 10 years (ONS), driven by net migration of 4.9m
But this assumes annual net migration of 340k — far below the 750k seen in 2024
The UK will remain the 8th most densely populated country in Europe
But this assumes annual net migration of 340k — far below the 750k seen in 2024
The UK will remain the 8th most densely populated country in Europe
January 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
UK population is projected to rise from 67.6m to 72.5m over the next 10 years (ONS), driven by net migration of 4.9m
But this assumes annual net migration of 340k — far below the 750k seen in 2024
The UK will remain the 8th most densely populated country in Europe
But this assumes annual net migration of 340k — far below the 750k seen in 2024
The UK will remain the 8th most densely populated country in Europe
💥Lord Glasman, the only UK Labour representative at Trump’s inauguration, claims Trump’s team is 'very, very sceptical about the Labour government'
An exclusive interview between the Blue Labour founder and
@siennarodgers.bsky.social
👇
An exclusive interview between the Blue Labour founder and
@siennarodgers.bsky.social
👇
Trump Team Is “Very, Very Sceptical” Of UK Government, Says Labour Peer Invited To Inauguration
Lord Glasman, the only UK Labour Party figure to be invited to President Trump’s inauguration, has told PoliticsHome that the team around Trump is ...
www.politicshome.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
💥Lord Glasman, the only UK Labour representative at Trump’s inauguration, claims Trump’s team is 'very, very sceptical about the Labour government'
An exclusive interview between the Blue Labour founder and
@siennarodgers.bsky.social
👇
An exclusive interview between the Blue Labour founder and
@siennarodgers.bsky.social
👇
💥Lord Glasman, the only UK Labour representative at Trump’s inauguration, claims Trump’s team is 'very, very sceptical about the Labour government'
An exclusive interview between the Blue Labour founder and
@siennarodgers.bsky.social
👇
An exclusive interview between the Blue Labour founder and
@siennarodgers.bsky.social
👇
Trump Team Is “Very, Very Sceptical” Of UK Government, Says Labour Peer Invited To Inauguration
Lord Glasman, the only UK Labour Party figure to be invited to President Trump’s inauguration, has told PoliticsHome that the team around Trump is ...
www.politicshome.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
💥Lord Glasman, the only UK Labour representative at Trump’s inauguration, claims Trump’s team is 'very, very sceptical about the Labour government'
An exclusive interview between the Blue Labour founder and
@siennarodgers.bsky.social
👇
An exclusive interview between the Blue Labour founder and
@siennarodgers.bsky.social
👇
Reposted by Tom Scotson
EXCL: Lord Glasman, only Labour figure to be invited to inauguration, tells me the team around Trump is “very, very sceptical about the Labour government”
“They are looking for the govt to be their partner, but they don't see any indication that they are”: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
“They are looking for the govt to be their partner, but they don't see any indication that they are”: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Trump Team Is “Very, Very Sceptical” Of UK Government, Says Labour Peer Invited To Inauguration
Lord Glasman, the only UK Labour Party figure to be invited to President Trump’s inauguration, has told PoliticsHome that the team around Trump is ...
www.politicshome.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
EXCL: Lord Glasman, only Labour figure to be invited to inauguration, tells me the team around Trump is “very, very sceptical about the Labour government”
“They are looking for the govt to be their partner, but they don't see any indication that they are”: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
“They are looking for the govt to be their partner, but they don't see any indication that they are”: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reposted by Tom Scotson
🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 Will Starmer clean up politics?
🚰 Labour MP Melanie Onn, Blakeney CEO Gabe Winn, Politico's John Johnston, and PR expert Jon Gerlis join Alain Tolhurst to take a look inside the sometimes hidden world of lobbying in Westminster
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2a300e
🚰 Labour MP Melanie Onn, Blakeney CEO Gabe Winn, Politico's John Johnston, and PR expert Jon Gerlis join Alain Tolhurst to take a look inside the sometimes hidden world of lobbying in Westminster
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2a300e
January 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 Will Starmer clean up politics?
🚰 Labour MP Melanie Onn, Blakeney CEO Gabe Winn, Politico's John Johnston, and PR expert Jon Gerlis join Alain Tolhurst to take a look inside the sometimes hidden world of lobbying in Westminster
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2a300e
🚰 Labour MP Melanie Onn, Blakeney CEO Gabe Winn, Politico's John Johnston, and PR expert Jon Gerlis join Alain Tolhurst to take a look inside the sometimes hidden world of lobbying in Westminster
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2a300e
🇬🇧Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the Southport sentencing:
“After one of the most harrowing moments in our country’s history we owe it to these innocent young girls and all those affected to deliver the change that they deserve”
“After one of the most harrowing moments in our country’s history we owe it to these innocent young girls and all those affected to deliver the change that they deserve”
January 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🇬🇧Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the Southport sentencing:
“After one of the most harrowing moments in our country’s history we owe it to these innocent young girls and all those affected to deliver the change that they deserve”
“After one of the most harrowing moments in our country’s history we owe it to these innocent young girls and all those affected to deliver the change that they deserve”
Late to this brilliant @thetimes.comprofile on Labour MP Dan Carden and Blue Labour
Blue Labour reportedly has good links and regular conversations with Vice President JD Vance. Maurice Glasman recently went on a podcast with Steve Bannon too
Blue Labour reportedly has good links and regular conversations with Vice President JD Vance. Maurice Glasman recently went on a podcast with Steve Bannon too
I’m the MP Elon Musk praised for ‘integrity’ over the grooming gangs
The call by Labour’s Dan Carden for a national inquiry won him attention, but his priority is for his party to win back the working-class vote
www.thetimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Late to this brilliant @thetimes.comprofile on Labour MP Dan Carden and Blue Labour
Blue Labour reportedly has good links and regular conversations with Vice President JD Vance. Maurice Glasman recently went on a podcast with Steve Bannon too
Blue Labour reportedly has good links and regular conversations with Vice President JD Vance. Maurice Glasman recently went on a podcast with Steve Bannon too