Warren Oates
@warrenoates1.bsky.social
I like data, Lego & Star Trek! Also interested in education, politics, athletics & the Olympics. Live in Worthing, UK, originally from Yorkshire!
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I think this speech needs sharing again.
Since the PM said this, there have been Tories who have come out & said the same as Reform: that they want to see people with a legal right to be in the UK get deported.
Call it out and stand up for these people - our friends, neighbours and key workers.
Since the PM said this, there have been Tories who have come out & said the same as Reform: that they want to see people with a legal right to be in the UK get deported.
Call it out and stand up for these people - our friends, neighbours and key workers.
People still claim Labour do nothing to help our armed forces & veterans.
But that is not true.
To mark the launch of the government's new Veterans Strategy, here is veterans minister Louise Sandher-Jones telling you what it is all about & how it's a joined up approach to helping veterans.
But that is not true.
To mark the launch of the government's new Veterans Strategy, here is veterans minister Louise Sandher-Jones telling you what it is all about & how it's a joined up approach to helping veterans.
November 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
People still claim Labour do nothing to help our armed forces & veterans.
But that is not true.
To mark the launch of the government's new Veterans Strategy, here is veterans minister Louise Sandher-Jones telling you what it is all about & how it's a joined up approach to helping veterans.
But that is not true.
To mark the launch of the government's new Veterans Strategy, here is veterans minister Louise Sandher-Jones telling you what it is all about & how it's a joined up approach to helping veterans.
This is just part of Labour's £39bn vision to build the most social homes and affordable homes in more than generation.
✅ £7bn to deliver thousands of social homes across England
✅ Councils building at scale again
✅ £150m to transform brownfield sites
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✅ £7bn to deliver thousands of social homes across England
✅ Councils building at scale again
✅ £150m to transform brownfield sites
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ3-MTs...
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This is just part of Labour's £39bn vision to build the most social homes and affordable homes in more than generation.
✅ £7bn to deliver thousands of social homes across England
✅ Councils building at scale again
✅ £150m to transform brownfield sites
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ3-MTs...
✅ £7bn to deliver thousands of social homes across England
✅ Councils building at scale again
✅ £150m to transform brownfield sites
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ3-MTs...
We have another sign the Labour government is serious about the value of good quality FE.
Not only is there £800m investment, but they are creating Regional Improvement Teams to help underperforming colleges to turn things around, including breaking down barriers to opportinity for 70k students.
Not only is there £800m investment, but they are creating Regional Improvement Teams to help underperforming colleges to turn things around, including breaking down barriers to opportinity for 70k students.
New college support teams to raise standards and drive growth
Government introduces Regional Improvement Teams to help underperforming colleges to turn things around.
www.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We have another sign the Labour government is serious about the value of good quality FE.
Not only is there £800m investment, but they are creating Regional Improvement Teams to help underperforming colleges to turn things around, including breaking down barriers to opportinity for 70k students.
Not only is there £800m investment, but they are creating Regional Improvement Teams to help underperforming colleges to turn things around, including breaking down barriers to opportinity for 70k students.
The UK PM spoke with President of the UEA this morning.
They spoke of the value of a closer relationship between the 2 countries on issues like defence, security, economy, trade & culture.
They also discussed the situations in Sudan & in Gaza - including about decommissioning Hamas weaponry.
They spoke of the value of a closer relationship between the 2 countries on issues like defence, security, economy, trade & culture.
They also discussed the situations in Sudan & in Gaza - including about decommissioning Hamas weaponry.
PM call with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates: 10 November 2025
This morning the Prime Minister spoke to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
www.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The UK PM spoke with President of the UEA this morning.
They spoke of the value of a closer relationship between the 2 countries on issues like defence, security, economy, trade & culture.
They also discussed the situations in Sudan & in Gaza - including about decommissioning Hamas weaponry.
They spoke of the value of a closer relationship between the 2 countries on issues like defence, security, economy, trade & culture.
They also discussed the situations in Sudan & in Gaza - including about decommissioning Hamas weaponry.
What is Pride in Place?
The government’s Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK.
Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding & support over the next 10 years to make long-term improvements that residents want.
You can find out more here!
The government’s Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK.
Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding & support over the next 10 years to make long-term improvements that residents want.
You can find out more here!
What is Pride in Place?
The government’s Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK. Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding and support over the next 10 years to m...
www.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
What is Pride in Place?
The government’s Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK.
Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding & support over the next 10 years to make long-term improvements that residents want.
You can find out more here!
The government’s Pride in Place Programme will see up to £5 billion given to nearly 250 areas across the UK.
Each area will receive up to £20 million of funding & support over the next 10 years to make long-term improvements that residents want.
You can find out more here!
Independent investigation to be launched to tackle rising youth inactivity
It will look at how to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which ministers have warned is a "crisis of opportunity".
www.gov.uk/government/n...
It will look at how to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which ministers have warned is a "crisis of opportunity".
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Independent investigation to be launched to tackle rising youth inactivity
An independent investigation will be launched to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which ministers have warned is a
www.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Independent investigation to be launched to tackle rising youth inactivity
It will look at how to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which ministers have warned is a "crisis of opportunity".
www.gov.uk/government/n...
It will look at how to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which ministers have warned is a "crisis of opportunity".
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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The government is launching its new Veterans Strategy to transform government support for veterans and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country.
It comes as work on the new network of VALOUR centres progresses. They will better connect veterans with local and national services.
It comes as work on the new network of VALOUR centres progresses. They will better connect veterans with local and national services.
Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country as transformational strategy launched
The government is launching its new Veterans Strategy to transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country
www.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The government is launching its new Veterans Strategy to transform government support for veterans and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country.
It comes as work on the new network of VALOUR centres progresses. They will better connect veterans with local and national services.
It comes as work on the new network of VALOUR centres progresses. They will better connect veterans with local and national services.
The government is launching its new Veterans Strategy to transform government support for veterans and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country.
It comes as work on the new network of VALOUR centres progresses. They will better connect veterans with local and national services.
It comes as work on the new network of VALOUR centres progresses. They will better connect veterans with local and national services.
Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country as transformational strategy launched
The government is launching its new Veterans Strategy to transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country
www.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The government is launching its new Veterans Strategy to transform government support for veterans and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country.
It comes as work on the new network of VALOUR centres progresses. They will better connect veterans with local and national services.
It comes as work on the new network of VALOUR centres progresses. They will better connect veterans with local and national services.
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Two senior members of the BBC have resigned!
BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have stood down over over Trump documentary edit.
Both were also members of the BBC Board.
I don't care what the reason is - a lot of people have been waiting for this for a long time!
BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have stood down over over Trump documentary edit.
Both were also members of the BBC Board.
I don't care what the reason is - a lot of people have been waiting for this for a long time!
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit
Davie says
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Two senior members of the BBC have resigned!
BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have stood down over over Trump documentary edit.
Both were also members of the BBC Board.
I don't care what the reason is - a lot of people have been waiting for this for a long time!
BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have stood down over over Trump documentary edit.
Both were also members of the BBC Board.
I don't care what the reason is - a lot of people have been waiting for this for a long time!
I don't think we should settle for this.
It's NOT ENOUGH.
We need the Chair of the BBC Board and other Board members to go as well.
They were happy with the Director General for so long when we could all see he was unsuitable.
So why should they stay in position?
It's NOT ENOUGH.
We need the Chair of the BBC Board and other Board members to go as well.
They were happy with the Director General for so long when we could all see he was unsuitable.
So why should they stay in position?
Two senior members of the BBC have resigned!
BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have stood down over over Trump documentary edit.
Both were also members of the BBC Board.
I don't care what the reason is - a lot of people have been waiting for this for a long time!
BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have stood down over over Trump documentary edit.
Both were also members of the BBC Board.
I don't care what the reason is - a lot of people have been waiting for this for a long time!
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit
Davie says
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I don't think we should settle for this.
It's NOT ENOUGH.
We need the Chair of the BBC Board and other Board members to go as well.
They were happy with the Director General for so long when we could all see he was unsuitable.
So why should they stay in position?
It's NOT ENOUGH.
We need the Chair of the BBC Board and other Board members to go as well.
They were happy with the Director General for so long when we could all see he was unsuitable.
So why should they stay in position?
Two senior members of the BBC have resigned!
BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have stood down over over Trump documentary edit.
Both were also members of the BBC Board.
I don't care what the reason is - a lot of people have been waiting for this for a long time!
BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have stood down over over Trump documentary edit.
Both were also members of the BBC Board.
I don't care what the reason is - a lot of people have been waiting for this for a long time!
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit
Davie says
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Two senior members of the BBC have resigned!
BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have stood down over over Trump documentary edit.
Both were also members of the BBC Board.
I don't care what the reason is - a lot of people have been waiting for this for a long time!
BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness have stood down over over Trump documentary edit.
Both were also members of the BBC Board.
I don't care what the reason is - a lot of people have been waiting for this for a long time!
Health boost for Britain's forces as New NHS Programme Launches
A new training programme to help NHS staff across England give the Armed Forces community the personalised care they deserve.
Why do people believe it's Tories who helpng our armed forces, but it's always Labour who delivers for them?
A new training programme to help NHS staff across England give the Armed Forces community the personalised care they deserve.
Why do people believe it's Tories who helpng our armed forces, but it's always Labour who delivers for them?
Health boost for Britain's forces as New NHS Programme Launches
Government rolls out new training programme to help NHS staff across England give the Armed Forces community the personalised care they deserve.
www.gov.uk
November 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Health boost for Britain's forces as New NHS Programme Launches
A new training programme to help NHS staff across England give the Armed Forces community the personalised care they deserve.
Why do people believe it's Tories who helpng our armed forces, but it's always Labour who delivers for them?
A new training programme to help NHS staff across England give the Armed Forces community the personalised care they deserve.
Why do people believe it's Tories who helpng our armed forces, but it's always Labour who delivers for them?
This is clearly very disappointing and there are urgent answers needed from the owners of Drax.
The big point to remember though, is that the Labour government are downgrading the Drax biofuel plant from a primary energy provider to a backup source for when renewal sources are insufficient.
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The big point to remember though, is that the Labour government are downgrading the Drax biofuel plant from a primary energy provider to a backup source for when renewal sources are insufficient.
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Drax still burning 250-year-old trees sourced from forests in Canada, experts say
Exclusive: report by Stand.earth says subsidiary of power plant received truckloads of whole logs at biomass pellet sites
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This is clearly very disappointing and there are urgent answers needed from the owners of Drax.
The big point to remember though, is that the Labour government are downgrading the Drax biofuel plant from a primary energy provider to a backup source for when renewal sources are insufficient.
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The big point to remember though, is that the Labour government are downgrading the Drax biofuel plant from a primary energy provider to a backup source for when renewal sources are insufficient.
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Employment Rights!
What is good for the employee is also good for the employer, and in turn,the country's productivity.
Here minister @katedeardenmp.bsky.social visiting one employer who really gets it!
What is good for the employee is also good for the employer, and in turn,the country's productivity.
Here minister @katedeardenmp.bsky.social visiting one employer who really gets it!
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Employment Rights!
What is good for the employee is also good for the employer, and in turn,the country's productivity.
Here minister @katedeardenmp.bsky.social visiting one employer who really gets it!
What is good for the employee is also good for the employer, and in turn,the country's productivity.
Here minister @katedeardenmp.bsky.social visiting one employer who really gets it!
Funding boost to protect war memorials across the country for future generations
To mark Remembrance Sunday, the government has announced additional funding for the National Heritage Memorial Fund to support communities in repairing and conserving local war memorials.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
To mark Remembrance Sunday, the government has announced additional funding for the National Heritage Memorial Fund to support communities in repairing and conserving local war memorials.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Funding boost to protect war memorials across the country for future generations
Government grant to ensure tributes to fallen servicemen and women are preserved across the UK
www.gov.uk
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Funding boost to protect war memorials across the country for future generations
To mark Remembrance Sunday, the government has announced additional funding for the National Heritage Memorial Fund to support communities in repairing and conserving local war memorials.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
To mark Remembrance Sunday, the government has announced additional funding for the National Heritage Memorial Fund to support communities in repairing and conserving local war memorials.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Got to hope the National Crime Agency or the COVID Corruption Commissioner have Uniserve in their sights as well as Michelle Mone and MedPro.
We all know there are other big players out there beyond Mone who need to be brought to justice!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
We all know there are other big players out there beyond Mone who need to be brought to justice!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Revealed: The billion-pound PPE contractor with a Tory MP on site
Special report: Uniserve was paid £1.4bn for Covid contracts that included supply of £178.5m in never-used equipment
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Got to hope the National Crime Agency or the COVID Corruption Commissioner have Uniserve in their sights as well as Michelle Mone and MedPro.
We all know there are other big players out there beyond Mone who need to be brought to justice!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
We all know there are other big players out there beyond Mone who need to be brought to justice!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The big news in Parliament next week is that the important Planning & Infrastructure Bill will finish it's initial passage through the Lords.
The Commons will pick it up again just a few days later to consider any amendments.
The Sentencing bill will also have it's 2nd reading in the Lords.
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The Commons will pick it up again just a few days later to consider any amendments.
The Sentencing bill will also have it's 2nd reading in the Lords.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The big news in Parliament next week is that the important Planning & Infrastructure Bill will finish it's initial passage through the Lords.
The Commons will pick it up again just a few days later to consider any amendments.
The Sentencing bill will also have it's 2nd reading in the Lords.
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The Commons will pick it up again just a few days later to consider any amendments.
The Sentencing bill will also have it's 2nd reading in the Lords.
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It is 429 days since the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill was introduced to Parliament.
The Commons passed it in just 69 days.
The Lords took a HUGE 241 days.
The Commons then rejected the Lords amendments & sent it back - that was 2 months ago and the Lords have done nothing for 65 days!
The Commons passed it in just 69 days.
The Lords took a HUGE 241 days.
The Commons then rejected the Lords amendments & sent it back - that was 2 months ago and the Lords have done nothing for 65 days!
November 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
It is 429 days since the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill was introduced to Parliament.
The Commons passed it in just 69 days.
The Lords took a HUGE 241 days.
The Commons then rejected the Lords amendments & sent it back - that was 2 months ago and the Lords have done nothing for 65 days!
The Commons passed it in just 69 days.
The Lords took a HUGE 241 days.
The Commons then rejected the Lords amendments & sent it back - that was 2 months ago and the Lords have done nothing for 65 days!
Ed: "We’re not going to let the defeatists talk down the UK’s role in tackling the climate crisis."
"Climate action is the route to better lives for people today, and security for future generations to come."
Yes Ed!
www.instagram.com/p/DQyt8PcDSe8/
"Climate action is the route to better lives for people today, and security for future generations to come."
Yes Ed!
www.instagram.com/p/DQyt8PcDSe8/
November 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Ed: "We’re not going to let the defeatists talk down the UK’s role in tackling the climate crisis."
"Climate action is the route to better lives for people today, and security for future generations to come."
Yes Ed!
www.instagram.com/p/DQyt8PcDSe8/
"Climate action is the route to better lives for people today, and security for future generations to come."
Yes Ed!
www.instagram.com/p/DQyt8PcDSe8/
Public services will be protected in the upcoming budget.
That is the clear message coming from the Government.
www.instagram.com/p/DQycEzngQ5H/
That is the clear message coming from the Government.
www.instagram.com/p/DQycEzngQ5H/
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Public services will be protected in the upcoming budget.
That is the clear message coming from the Government.
www.instagram.com/p/DQycEzngQ5H/
That is the clear message coming from the Government.
www.instagram.com/p/DQycEzngQ5H/
Well said Darren Jones!
It's exactly as I have been saying.
And I know many of you like Darren a lot.
So if you won't listen to me, maybe you'll listen to him?
"The Green party is offering “simple solutions to complex problems” and making “undeliverable” promises to voters."
It's exactly as I have been saying.
And I know many of you like Darren a lot.
So if you won't listen to me, maybe you'll listen to him?
"The Green party is offering “simple solutions to complex problems” and making “undeliverable” promises to voters."
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Well said Darren Jones!
It's exactly as I have been saying.
And I know many of you like Darren a lot.
So if you won't listen to me, maybe you'll listen to him?
"The Green party is offering “simple solutions to complex problems” and making “undeliverable” promises to voters."
It's exactly as I have been saying.
And I know many of you like Darren a lot.
So if you won't listen to me, maybe you'll listen to him?
"The Green party is offering “simple solutions to complex problems” and making “undeliverable” promises to voters."
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Did you know that our Labour government are delivering the biggest boost to social housing in a generation?
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Did you know that our Labour government are delivering the biggest boost to social housing in a generation?
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
£39bn investment committed so far.
Isn't that what you all wanted to see?
It's the difference a Labour government makes!
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Why does the UK economy feel stuck?
The Chancellor explains!
Also, she says: 'I will invest in public services to get our economy growing again. There will be no return to austerity under my watch.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DQwBPJ5...
The Chancellor explains!
Also, she says: 'I will invest in public services to get our economy growing again. There will be no return to austerity under my watch.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DQwBPJ5...
November 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Why does the UK economy feel stuck?
The Chancellor explains!
Also, she says: 'I will invest in public services to get our economy growing again. There will be no return to austerity under my watch.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DQwBPJ5...
The Chancellor explains!
Also, she says: 'I will invest in public services to get our economy growing again. There will be no return to austerity under my watch.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DQwBPJ5...
Why does the UK economy feel stuck?
The Chancellor explains!
Also, she says: 'I will invest in public services to get our economy growing again. There will be no return to austerity under my watch.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DQwBPJ5...
The Chancellor explains!
Also, she says: 'I will invest in public services to get our economy growing again. There will be no return to austerity under my watch.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DQwBPJ5...
November 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Why does the UK economy feel stuck?
The Chancellor explains!
Also, she says: 'I will invest in public services to get our economy growing again. There will be no return to austerity under my watch.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DQwBPJ5...
The Chancellor explains!
Also, she says: 'I will invest in public services to get our economy growing again. There will be no return to austerity under my watch.'
www.instagram.com/reel/DQwBPJ5...
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So yesterday was the first day for over 2 weeks to see any small boat arrivals in the UK.
There were 9 boats with 621 people.
But despite this, numbers remain very low compared to earlier in the year and most of the last 5 years.
Here is the 28 day averages for people and boats.
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There were 9 boats with 621 people.
But despite this, numbers remain very low compared to earlier in the year and most of the last 5 years.
Here is the 28 day averages for people and boats.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
So yesterday was the first day for over 2 weeks to see any small boat arrivals in the UK.
There were 9 boats with 621 people.
But despite this, numbers remain very low compared to earlier in the year and most of the last 5 years.
Here is the 28 day averages for people and boats.
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There were 9 boats with 621 people.
But despite this, numbers remain very low compared to earlier in the year and most of the last 5 years.
Here is the 28 day averages for people and boats.
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