Animal welfare strategy The strategy is launched later today and will deliver on several manifesto promises our Labour government made - and more! + a ban on trail hunting + a ban on snare traps + creation of a closed season on hares, to reduced numbers killed during breeding season. 1/2

Animal welfare strategy The strategy is launched later today and will deliver on several manifesto promises our Labour government made - and more! + a ban on trail hunting + a ban on snare traps + creation of a closed season on hares, to reduced numbers killed during breeding season. 1/2

Trail hunting ban Our Labour government are to start work on delivering more manifesto promises, with the publication of the new animal welfare strategy tomorrow. It is exected to include a ban on trailing hunting across England & Wales along side many other measures to protect animals. 1/3

Trail hunting ban Our Labour government are to start work on delivering more manifesto promises, with the publication of the new animal welfare strategy tomorrow. It is exected to include a ban on trailing hunting across England & Wales along side many other measures to protect animals. 1/3

400,000 households receiving housing support will be be better protected from rogue landlords! After a successful trial in 3 areas, 41 local authorities across England will now be empowered to better protect their local communities against landlords... 1/2

We have our first indication on the timing of the next King's Speech. It has been reported that the government is considering it for early May, just after the local elections - which is a common time for the King's Speech. But we have the first evidence the government is working towards it... 1/3

Is it strange that I have a huge thick cloak with a hood that I wear at home when sat at my desk, to avoid putting the heating on? I often over heat due to it. It looks something like this:

I have no idea what this beer is called . But it's apparently brewed in Croatia And it's like Guinness. But better.

Seriously disappointed there was not a Star Trek connection after seeing the starting grid! Connections Puzzle #922 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟦🟪🟩 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟪🟪🟪🟪

This has to be the single hardest word in the whole of Wordle! Wordle 1,644 5/6 ⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜ ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨 🟩⬜⬜🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Who here is also on Threads and Substack? We should make sure we follow each other on all platforms! Threads: www.threads.com/@warrenoates1 1/2

Perhaps out last COVID fraudster notification of the year! This time someone took out a £50k Bounce Back Loan for a chicken shop he'd sold the year before! He's been jailed for 22 months and has already paid back the loan! Merry Christmas! www.gov.uk/government/n...

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is welcomed by business, unions and civil society leaders! In case you missed it (in which case, where have you been?), the Employment Rights Bill gained Royal Assent this week and became law! Don't believe me it's welcomed? Here are direct quotes to prove it! 1/2

Just a few weeks after France did the same, Germany has now passed a new law to help tackle the people smuggling gangs! Germany is a key location the boats take on their route to the French coast & often a place people can obtain the boats. But those storing the boats now face 10 yrs in jail! 1/3

It is now officially Christmas! Just finished work for the year! 16 days off. And tomorrow? Going to see A Muppet's Christmas Carol at the cinema as a family!

Increased access to justice to take on powerful organisations in court! The government confirms plans for legislation to increase access to funding for ordinary people in ‘David vs Goliath’ cases. It will mean more collective action proceedings can be brought against rich and powerful opponents.

Kemi Badenoch's stance on this is truly bizarre! It's so obvious to most people that these measures to tackle misogyny, and worse through additional resources, teaching and support for all young boys are necessary. In what world can someone oppose it?

Bad for transparency? You will still get to ask questions. Only it will be harder for you to ignore the answers & harder to twist what is said to fit the narrative you want. More journalists - creators will get a chance to be involved. It will be less secretive & more transparent to the public.

Possible postponement of elections next year. I listened to the Ministerial Statement on this yesterday. Opposition parties: Labour are cancelling elections Labour: some councils have been in touch asking about postponing elections. We are writing to councils... 1/2

Earlier today, the Employment Rights Bill got Royal Assent &became the Employment Rights Act 2025! Here is the clip of it being announced in the Commons (alongside several other government & private members bills). Cheering usually isn't allowed in the Commons, but listen to the cheers for this!

Yes! warrenoates1.substack.com/p/big-change...

Absolutely fantastic video, with a bit of a festive theme. It actively demonstrates how our Labour government are implementing policies that link together to build up to something bigger and better that really helps people! Great work @rosiewrightingmp.bsky.social thank you to you & all of Labour!

OMG! Big changes to government comms - exactly as you've called for! The hidden, secretive media 'lobby' is being cut right back - no afternoon lobby at all and sometimes no morning lobby. In it's place will be televised press conferences some afternoons and occasional mornings. 1/2

I cannot even focus right now. I am literally bouncing in my chair in excitment at the cancelling of many of the Lobby briefings in favour of more press conferences. Such exciting news!

Yes! warrenoates1.substack.com/p/big-change...

OMG! Big changes to government comms - exactly as you've called for! The hidden, secretive media 'lobby' is being cut right back - no afternoon lobby at all and sometimes no morning lobby. In it's place will be televised press conferences some afternoons and occasional mornings. 1/2

Earlier today, the Employment Rights Bill got Royal Assent &became the Employment Rights Act 2025! Here is the clip of it being announced in the Commons (alongside several other government & private members bills). Cheering usually isn't allowed in the Commons, but listen to the cheers for this!

Absolutely fantastic video, with a bit of a festive theme. It actively demonstrates how our Labour government are implementing policies that link together to build up to something bigger and better that really helps people! Great work @rosiewrightingmp.bsky.social thank you to you & all of Labour!

Excellent news! The Bank of England has cut interest rates again, lowering them from 4% to 3.75%. They have also given an update on inflation expectations. They expect a small rise in December, before Q1 next year seeing falls to 3% and Q2 2026 expecting further falls towards 2%.

Farming at the centre of government! A new Farming & Food Partnership Board is being set up so farming is put at the heart of government decision making! Chaired by Environment Secretary, it will include senior leaders from farming, food production, retail, finance and government. 1/3

Labour are giving an extra £22m to the Port Talbot Transition Board. It brings the government funding up to £102m, with £20m from Tata Steel. The funding helps local people and businesses with skills, training, investments in equipment, branching out to new markets & starting new businesses. 1/2

Another Government bill has passed its second reading in the Commons. The 3rd this week! This time the National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill. One could argue it is a wealth tax from the 2025 Budget! Labour and Greens supported it. Tort, LDS & Reform opposed. 1/4

Another Government bill has passed its second reading in the Commons. The 3rd this week! This time the National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill. One could argue it is a wealth tax from the 2025 Budget! Labour and Greens supported it. Tort, LDS & Reform opposed. 1/4

I told you there would be more green energy projects coming soon and here we have the next one! The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm has been approved by the Labour government. It is expected to generate in excess of 300MW of electricity. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Last chance for Abramovich! The UK is giving sanctioned Roman Abramovich a final chance to make the £2.5bn donation of proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC that he agreed to in 2022. The money will help with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Failure to comply would result in him going to court!

The UK is set to join Erasmus+ The UK & EU have agreed for the UK join the scheme from 2027. It will allow young people from all backgrounds, learners, educational, youth and sport staff to study & train abroad. Additional progress on energy market integration & trade has also recently been made!

Labour are doing a great job and I am happy we have them in government repairing our country. And they are getting on with the job, not letting the constant negativity in the media distract them. And we are starting to see the benefits...and soon the media won't be able to ignore it. 1/2

Well said Anas Sarwar!

We have to stop using the phrase 'Leveson 2'. It was only ever defined as looking at very specific things, with the main one being the relationship between police & journalists. If the government is ever asked about Leveson 2, then it will respond in relation to those specific things ONLY. 1/2

Labour are doing a great job and I am happy we have them in government repairing our country. And they are getting on with the job, not letting the constant negativity in the media distract them. And we are starting to see the benefits...and soon the media won't be able to ignore it. 1/2

UK inflation fell significantly again in November, down to 3.2% from the 3.6% in Oct & 3.8% in Sep. It's the lowest rate since March. Despite media reporting it as a surprise, it's to be expected & on course with the Bank of England projection for it to head towards the 2% target next year.

The Finance (No. 2) Bill passed its second reading in the Commons last night. It is essentially the bill which delivers most taxation & revenue measures in the Budget. It's easily passed but as you'd expect, only had the support of Labour MPs (and one true independent who quit Your Party).

Marine Recovery Fund A new fund is being set up to enable offshore wind developers to pay into a government‑operated pot for delivering meaningful environmental measures to restore & protect marine habitats. Offshore wind forms the backbone of the government's plans to deliver clean power... 1/2

UK inflation fell significantly again in November, down to 3.2% from the 3.6% in Oct & 3.8% in Sep. It's the lowest rate since March. Despite media reporting it as a surprise, it's to be expected & on course with the Bank of England projection for it to head towards the 2% target next year.

Protecting fish stocks The Labour government has published five new fisheries management plans published to maintain or restore valuable fish stocks at or to sustainable levels. The plans cover specific fishing areas and specific species. The species make invaluable contributions to both... 1/2

More hallucinations this morning, as I'm imagining that the Labour government is doing even more to support Grangemouth. This time with the UK government providing a £120m support package to protect over 500 jobs, thousands more in supply chains, & the continued production of vital chemicals. 1/2

I am in tears The Employment Rights Bill has passed the Lords and goes for Royal Assent this week Sick pay for everyone No more zero hours contracts No more trade union act 2016 years So much more Doing what you sent a Labour government here to do

A big thank you to Angela Rayner for her work on 2 bills which are going for Royal Assent (likely this week). The Employment Rights Bill The Planning and Infrastructure Bill Both are flagship pieces of legislation from our Labour government. She guided both through most stages in Parliament. 1/3

Absolutely fabulous news! The Lords have passed the Employment Rights Bill. The 2 Houses now agree, & it can go for Royal Assent and become law. It means the original time scale for implementation remains in place. Amazing what the threat of extra sitting days just before Christmas can do! 1/2

Our Labour government are delivering swift bricks in all new developments. The new National Policy Framework, published today, includes the requirement to include swift bricks! Red is the new green! 1/2