In the most unsurprising turn of events, some Labour right apparatchiks care more about settling personal scores than winning elections after all. Even if it means risking gifting Reform another seat in Parliament. 1/2

I am disappointed by today’s NEC decision and concerned about its potential impact on the important elections ahead of us. To whoever becomes Labour’s candidate and to our members in Manchester and Tameside: you will have my full support in this fight and I will be there whenever you need me. 1/2

Confirming what we knew: Starmer’s a joke

Everyone knows Andy Burnham would have the best chance of beating Reform in Gorton and Denton. Fixing the selection to keep him off the ballot would be an affront to party democracy - and a sign nasty factionalism is a higher priority than reversing the rise of Farage and Reform

"The UK social security system is one of the least generous in Europe. It is neither generous nor ballooning – despite the hyperbole of right-wing media and politicians." My new piece for @labour-hub.bsky.social labourhub.org.uk/2026/01/14/o...

From nationalizing voter suppression to flooding the streets with federal agents, the president and his allies are using all the tricks in the authoritarian playbook to tilt the midterms in their favor.

Kemi Badenoch says critics of Trump's invasion "couldn't find Venezuela on a map yesterday". For context this is the first reference to Venezuela that I can find Kemi Badenoch ever having made in her entire political career

This should be an opportunity to think hard about who is prosecuted and why, not scrapping juries. A handful of words for Labour Hub: labourhub.org.uk/2025/12/09/l...

Undercover officers secretly spied on the Hackney Community Defence Association in east London, because it sought to expose wrongdoing and corruption in the Metropolitan police www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

When she speaks of her priority being ‘fair justice’, the irony lost on Sackman is that if judges believe defendants are gaming the system perhaps they shouldn’t be tasked with determining guilt. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...

Jenrick bringing his alt-right Alan Partridge act to a seaside pier near you

Instead of vital police resources being used to keep communities safe, we have the absurd situation where they're being wasted on arresting peaceful protesters: people simply holding signs and exercising their democratic rights to oppose genocide.

A new home secretary trying to make a name for herself. Another attack on protest rights. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

What is ‘un-British’ is a home secretary making statements of this sort

Zack Polanski shames Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood "Shabana Mahmood is being deeply irresponsible" "Conflating protests against a genocide in Gaza and weaponising that against an antisemitic attack on our streets, a terrorist attack, is deeply irresponsible"

Don’t see how this can go forward with Zarah in any kind of prominent role sadly www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Olga Cherevko from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs explains that the volume of aid entering Gaza is still far below whats needed and Israel continues to impose impediments that delay & obstruct safe delivery.

Because he doesn't believe Palestinian lives are equal to Israeli lives. Because he's totally lost his humanity in his bubble where he sees peoples lives as bargaining chips. And because the man is devoid of all principles and compassion. Next question.

Palestinian statehood is not a bargaining chip. It is not a threat. It is an inalienable right of the Palestinian people. Our demands on this shameful government remain the same: end all arms sales to Israel, impose widespread sanctions, and stop the genocide, now.

It's time for a new kind of political party - one that belongs to you. Sign up at yourparty.uk.

Just @labouruk.bsky.social pandering to the far right again www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Kneecap to face no further action over Glastonbury performance

This is not the answer and will lead to further erosion over time. The briefings over the weekend suggest the govt has made its mind up. Time to use our industrial strength once again www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

There are currently 95 proscribed groups in the UK. But with the Palestine Action it is the first time these laws have been used against a group that primarily targets property, not humans

The number of political figures coming out in support of this does little to reassure the government will engage in a meaningful consultation

Thousands to lose right to a jury trial under plans for a new intermediate court observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

We have had a report saying two women walking up to a protest today at BAe Samlesbury were stopped by Lancashire Police and advised to remove their t-shirts that say 'Free Palestine', as it may "breach the proscription order". And so it begins.

Will protesting against proscription be treated as support? Will supporting those arrested for protesting against proscription be treated as support? Will supporting those arrested for supporting those arrested for protesting against proscription… www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Only 26 MPs voted against the draft order to amend the Terrorism Act 2000 and proscribe Palestine Action. Westminster exists in a bubble, ignoring the anger and frustration around the country about Britain arming Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Shameful www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

In 2016, when Labour defeated the then Conservative government’s proposals to cut £4.5bn from disabled people on PIP, Keir Starmer branded the proposals as “unfair and unacceptable”. Cutting PIP is equally unjustifiable when Labour proposes it too. Me for @theipaper.com inews.co.uk/opinion/no-l...

"He looks TERRIBLE," says Donald Trump - Donald Trump!! - about Zohran Mamdani. Beyond parody. I have no words.

Courtenay Griffiths KC, our former colleague, sadly passed away this week. All of us at Garden Court offer our deepest condolences to his family. Courtenay was the personification of Garden Court’s motto: “Do right. Fear no one.” He will be greatly missed. gardencourtchambers.co.uk/in-memory-of...

Reposted: Metropolitan Police commissioner Mark Rowley says he is "shocked and frustrated" about a protest taking place in London today in support of Palestine Action. It begins at Trafalgar Square at noon if you're available news.met.police.uk/news/stateme...

Perhaps more shocking that a senior police officer is lobbying for proscription and opining on what amounts to legitimate protest.

Thousands took to the streets in London today for the @peoplesassembly.bsky.social demo, and the message was clear: No more austerity. When will the Labour Government listen?

Our Co-Director @mattfoot2.bsky.social spoke yesterday at QMUL's event on Understanding Miscarriages of Justice, highlighting the CCRC, Court of Appeal & the broken compensation system. Thanks to @qmschooloflaw.bsky.social for an inspiring day of vital conversations. #JusticeReform #CCRC #APPEAL

🗣️ Last night, APPEAL and Justice launched the #PayUp4TimeSpent campaign in Parliament. We’re demanding fair compensation for the wrongly convicted. Time lost to injustice must be paid back. Get involved: appeal.org.uk/act-now/comp... #JusticeMatters #WrongfulConviction #PayUp4TimeSpent