We're delighted to announce Dr Hannah Phillips as our first ever Chief Executive and Artistic Director, as Scala officially becomes a registered charity. Read the full story on our website: www.scalaworcester.co.uk/chief-execut... 📸 Rachel Jones @myworcester.bsky.social

Breaks his heart, IT REALLY DOES. Zahawi, who claimed thousands from the public purse to heat his stables, attended men-only events where female staff were groped, was fined seven-figure sum for tax irregularities and breaches the ministerial code by failing to disclose it, suggests EQUIVALENCE.

Big news this morning - following my amendment and years of campaigning from orgs and individuals, the government has confirmed that miscarriage bereavement leave will be in the Employment Rights Bill.

🏠 Biggest boost to social & affordable housing in a generation! Backing the Government’s £39bn plan to build 300,000 affordable homes—180,000 for social rent—ending years of failure that left 1.3m families on waiting lists and 165k kids in temporary homes

Not bad going.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is receiving a cutting-edge radiotherapy machine—part of this Government’s £70m investment to speed up diagnosis and treatment. Faster, safer care for more patients.

It’s Mens Health Week The Government is creating England’s first ever Men’s Health Strategy. Men are more likely to get certain cancers, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. 🗣️ Share your experiences by 17 July: gov.uk/government/c...

📮 Thanks to everyone backing our campaign—Redditch Post Office is staying put under RF Retail from Sept 2025! Same services, staff & hours (plus earlier Tuesday openings) A move won’t happen before 2026 & would include full public consultation.

SKILLS REVOLUTION 🔧 Big news for young people—the Government is investing £3bn to create 120,000 new training opportunities, including 30,000 more apprenticeships. From construction to care to tech, this is about learning a trade, earning a wage & rebuilding Britain.

Since Labour took office, 7 criminal investigations into Severn Trent have been launched—part of 81 nationwide. After 14 years of Tory failure and sewage dumping, we’re holding polluters to account. No more bonuses for failure. It’s time to clean up our rivers. 🌊

Labour is fundamentally re-engineering Britain. It’s become almost impossible to do basic things like building homes or fitting a heat pump. Now a flurry of new laws are ending that era of national self-sabotage. 5 examples to be excited about:

Councillor @lynndenham.bsky.social, Leader of @myworcester.bsky.social , visited the Worcester Music Project last Thursday. She joined our session and met some of the citizens taking part. Thanks for the support and interest in what we do. #MidlandMencap #WorcesterMusicProject #LearningDisability

Thousands of kinship carers step up to give children safe, loving homes—but they can’t do it alone. I’m joining cross-party calls to protect the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund. This is about children’s futures—not just cost.

In numbers: The global EV boom is increasingly curbing oil demand theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/20/i...

Labour’s quiet revolution is storming ahead. While its EU deal grabbed the headlines this week, the government made undeniable breakthroughs on long-term projects that will completely reshape Britain. 5 you may have missed:

Labour is measurably rescuing Britain. A year since Sunak called the general election, the data tells a story the right-wing media won’t. 5 concrete everyday improvements:

New YouGov poll: - 66% would support the UK having closer relationship with the EU - This includes half of both Leave (52%) and Reform UK (54%) voters - Majority (53%) support Britain rejoining the European Union - Six in ten believe Brexit has been more of a failure than a success

Every corrupt government minister sleeps easier knowing the media are complicit in corruption cover-ups meme via Sally Nicholson

Fly-tipping has blighted Redditch and the Villages for too long. Now, Labour is taking action—giving councils powers to seize and crush fly-tipping vehicles, deploy drones & CCTV and jail waste criminals for up to 5 years. It’s time to clean up our streets—for good.

Excited to be at the launch of Play England’s 10 year strategy today #ItAllStartsWithPlay! Play is not a privilege - it’s at the heart of childhood & learning. How might we create the space, time, acceptance and practical rights to play for every child? Proud of @playworcester.bsky.social

Yesterday Worcester marked #VEDay80 with a moving flag-raising and The Last Post in Cathedral Square. The day ended with a special lighting of the beacon event at Fort Royal Park to honour the heroes of WWII. #WorcesterRemembers #LestWeForget 🇬🇧

It was a great week to be Labour. Not just because of the US and India trade deals. There was plenty more good news for progressives. 5 things to celebrate:

This might be the most delivery-focused government we’ve ever had. Labour has already ticked off 10 manifesto promises – just months into power. The full list:

For better bus services and better public transport a Labour County Council will be fighting for this for Worcester #buses #transport Vote Labour County Councillors 1 May 2025 ❌️

Labour’s breakfast clubs are clever economics. Forget the short-sighted complaints about “paying to feed other people’s children.” Here’s how the scheme makes everyone richer: (even if you’re not a parent)

Nine months ago, the NHS was at breaking point. The turnaround under Labour has been remarkable – and barely anyone’s talking about it. 5 seriously impressive stats:

Labour just saved our steel indusutry. The Tories would never have done it in a million years. 4 times they willingly let the sector fail:

Brilliant evening at the Commandery with Dr Stephen K. Roberts, celebrating his epic History of Parliament project—1,800 biographies across 8,000 pages! Huge thanks to the Battle of Worcester Society for donating a full set to the Hive. A gift for Worcester’s future. 📚🗳️ #Worcester #TheHive

Meet your candidates for Worcestershire County Council this Thursday 1st May! 🌹 Under the Conservatives in Worcestershire, key local services have gone into deep crisis, with roads falling apart, waiting lists for local schools piling up, healthcare outcomes worsening & local businesses struggling

It was really nice to meet some young people to discuss supported internships - a great way into the world of work for young people with SEND - and glad to hear we’re doing it right here in Worcester! #NSID25 #DFNprojectsearch

Labour is coming down hard on tax avoidance. Buried in the Spring Statement, Rachel Reeves announced plans to close loopholes and take £1bn out of the hands of tax dodgers. 5 of the new measures:

I was at an event with Jess Phillips this week about ending violence against women and girls - we discussed DAWN and how we can give it a secure future. For now, please donate to our local crowdfunder to keep this incredible service going! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/dawn

🚨 NEW: UK Government announces new funding for community-owned energy through GB Energy! ⚡ ✅ Backing local power for communities across Britain ✅ Supporting green energy projects owned by you ✅ Cutting bills while profits stay in your community

Last night at Worcester City Council, Ed Kimberley raised again the concern about the future of the DAWN project, whose funding is set to expire this month. 🙁 DAWN is a vital service, with a proven track record of saving the lives of victims of domestic abuse. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/dawn?fbcli...

The Easter holidays are fast approaching! 🐣 Families can have a bunny-rilliant time at The Commandery, Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, and Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle. See what's on ➡️ www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/whats-on/eas...

Welfare reforms are only part of the story. Labour made plenty of positive announcements for progressives to be proud of this week. Here are 5 of them:

Can you help us as an Audience Research Volunteer? ✨ This role involves carrying out face-to-face visitor research at the Art Gallery and Museum. If you're a good communicator, enthusiastic, and friendly, we'd love to hear from you! Get in touch ➡️ www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Warndon & Elbury Park! 🥰 Our county council candidate Jill Desayrah: Warndon Woman, Cllr Edward Kimberley and the team were out around Amberley Close with a local residents' survey, about how they might like to see the local green space improved and cared for! 🌳Great work everyone! #labourdoorstep

Last night, Labour councillors used their power at Worcester City Council to call in Platform Housing, as a key social housing provider in our city, to answer some tough questions about the services offered in Worcester. More in the comments.

For years Worcs residents have faced cuts to their buses. Without a reliable bus service, it's harder to get to work, to school, to college,or to your night out.That's why Labour county council candidates will fight for better public transport all across Worcester. #VoteLabour on Thursday 1st May 🌹

New builds should come with solar panels as standard—cutting bills, protecting green spaces & boosting clean energy. Too many are built without them. Let’s change that! I’m calling on the Government to make solar standard on all new homes. Sign & share our petition today! ☀️🏡

Out on the doorsteps in the sun. #rainbowhill #stjohns Vote for a Labour County Council and protect public services #buses #send #highways

It was fantastic to visit Riversides school & chat to students. We also discussed our crisis in SEND provision in Worcestershire. Riversides is one of our early adopters of free breakfast clubs, but we’re keen to collaborate and bring positive change in other areas too!

Labour has lots to celebrate this week. While the media focused on Trump and Ukraine, the government has quietly been fixing the country. 7 important developments:

We get a lot of hate doing what we do, but when local residents take the time to say thank you, it means everything. 💙 Raising housing standards—especially for social tenants—isn’t easy, but together, we’re making a difference. The fight goes on! ✨ #PeoplePower #BetterHousingForAll #StrongerTogether

Trumpism is alive and well in Britain. Several major UK politicians backed the president in some quite shocking ways – and must now be held accountable. Here are 7 of them:

Labour is giving workers more power than ever. It’s adding five important new protections to the Employment Rights Bill (which even the party’s opponents love). A simple explanation of each:

How did Rachel Reeves suddenly find billions for Ukraine? No new borrowing. No tax rises. No magic money tree. Her solution is much more clever – because it also benefits you and me:

🚗 Fort Royal Parking Survey 🚗 ✅ 61% report parking/traffic issues. 🅿️ 48% support a parking scheme, 46% oppose, 5% unsure. ♻️ Top issues: Dog mess 🐶, litter 🗑️, fly-tipping 🚛. Next: Analyzing results & inviting Highways officers to a public meeting. Thanks for your input! 🙌 #FortRoyal #Parking