In 15 years when Peter Mandelson is next sacked from the government, having been caught red-handed robbing a bank, commentators will confidently predict that his career is definitely over this time.

It's only continuing because the media thrives on this type of story. As a Labour party member I want Burnham to stfu and get on with the job he was elected to do in May 2024. I want the rest of them to promote the excellent policies being delivered and ignore the hostile media and irrelevant polls.

Colour version of twisty willows near Norsworthy bridge. I love the spirals in the branches, #Dartmoor, #Devon. #photography #moss

Normal people, is who

Here is what I wrote a few weeks back on strengthening UK food system resilience: theconversation.com/three-ways-t...

"Without significant increases in UK food system and supply chain resilience, it is unlikely the UK would be able to maintain food security if ecosystem collapse drives geopolitical competition for food" - says Joint Intelligence Cttee. www.theguardian.com/environment/... #afnnetwork.bsky.social

A thoughtful and interesting speech for anyone trying to make sense of what on earth is happening

Seems VAT on private school fees delivers £1.4bn considerably more than estimated. IPaper reports today. That’s great news. Thanks Rachel. More money for the 93% of kids attending State Schools.

Fantastic news... it's about time ALL mobility aids were recycled & reused by NHS....

Nice bit of contemporary history.

📢With a huge thanks to everyone who has supported us over the last 3.5 years we'd like to share with you our next steps as we continue into 2026 and beyond.... View full details here 👉tinyurl.com/3e4femsy

youtu.be/YYOKMUTTDdA?... shinny happy people (90s REM, but it has Kate Person so it’s 80s really)

And honestly I don't give a fuck if it's popular or not. It's going to make a lot of kids' lives better. That's the point of government. Not an opinion poll.

One Christmassy cool cat… #coolcat

Brilliant and easily actionable advice here from Lauren Flannery at @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social!

With a focus on emotional safety, connection and clear communication, these actions build belonging and support #well-being across any discipline: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/everyday-strategies-build-belonging-and-wellbeing#well-being#HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Many decisions about our food system are made based on data & computer models, including how we should respond to #climatechange, what subsidies governments should provide, & changes supermarkets should make. But how do we know if they're reliable & when we can trust them? Webinar 28/11👇

📰 In our latest newsletter you can find out more about our Project Showcases (happening over the next 2 days), catch up on all of our Roadmap activity and see a roundup of reports, events, funding & opportunities in the #agrifood space. View here👉 tinyurl.com/yfmxww83

So pleased to see so many comments supporting Team @lewisgoodall.com here…. I was despairing listening to Maitlis and Sopes on this one….

An annual event, Paddlebuard witches Oregon US #WomensArt (Photo D.Caslick) #Halloween #Samhain

@evawiseman.bsky.social hitting the nail squarely on the head with this…

Beth Rigby: "Keir Starmer has changed his top team more than I've had hot dinners." In two years before Starmer we had 3 PMs, 4 Chancellors, 3 Foreign Secretaries, 5 Home Secretaries, 5 Education Secretaries, 5 Cabinet Secretaries, etc. - total 221 ministerial departures. Maybe Beth is on a diet.

Did you see that we published our Roadmap for Resilience report last week, but haven't had time to dig into the detail? No problem! We've digested the key points for you 👇 🔗tinyurl.com/5n7eet6r #UKFoodPlan2050 #AFNRoadmap

Are you an employer in the #agrifood space or an early career researcher/student interested in working in the #agrifood space? Check out the below & apply to join us on the 12th November for our careers fair!👇

1/ How should the UK respond to mounting pressure from climate change, health problems, and global instability? Our Roadmap for Resilience report calls for rapid and urgent action on food, at a scale not seen since WW2. Full report: tinyurl.com/369s6wuy #UKFoodPlan2050 #AFNRoadmap

Wow! Booking my vaccine now!

📢We are organising our first careers fair aiming to connect early career researchers and students in the agri-food sector with potential employers. 📆Weds 12th Nov 2pm - Online ECRs & students - please apply here👉 tinyurl.com/ynjkrh7c Employers - please apply here 👉 tinyurl.com/2vuawxkr

Labour have so far rolled out free breakfast clubs to 750 primary schools across England, with work already starting on the next 2000. These are actual policies delivering real change and improvements to real people. Here Michela tells us how she is benefiting. www.instagram.com/p/DPeKtTiE11H/

Coming soon… pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...

Despite the naysayers & those complaining it wouldn't work, free breakfast clubs are up & running in 750 schools. And they are about to be expanded, with 2000 more schools ready to offer them from April 2026, serving 500k more children and helping their families. Thank you Labour!

Not waving but drowning: Stevie Smith, born #OTD 1902, English poet & novelist, whose work inspired Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Plath. Stevie Smith Archive Hull

@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social’s @kellyedmunds.bsky.social is always worth reading!

Shocking, but not surprisingly for those of us working in education - how can we revive hope in our young people?

I learned to do this in Vietnam… perfect in hot weather! Now I use AF lager - perhaps even more of an atrocity?

This has made me very happy!

This is interesting... I'm hearing a lot of backlash against the New Labour expansion of HE, this would suggest it did far more good than harm and that many perceptions are just plain wrong...

I just know this is going to come in handy…

Good thinking!

“What is an acceptable death toll that justifies getting to work two minutes faster?” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

‘What is great about evidence based policy is that it has a wonderful habit of working’ The 20mph policy has reduced casualties by over 25%, paid for itself already, and reduced insurance premiums…. Win, win, win!

Graduated with for my MA in Higher Education Practice yesterday from @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and feeling very grateful for all the support I received!

As our UKRI funding ends we need to explore sustainable ways to continue supporting our vibrant community - Member input will directly shape our future structure & approach so we'd really appreciate if you could take <10 minutes to complete our survey?👉 tinyurl.com/3u9kpwe2 🙏

This is a great opportunity to join us at Norwich Medical School at UEA - it really is a fabulous place to work. vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/16...

Celebrating 77 years of the NHS by posting this picture of my lovely Mum, who worked for over 40 years as an NHS midwife.

Feeling so hopeful listening to @robintransition.bsky.social at #Groundswell2025!

Can Justin King really claim that food safety has improved when ultra processed foods have impacted so severely on public health? Surely this is too narrow a view of safety? #groundswell2025

A LOT of food for thought here… #groundswell25 #grondswell2025

Strong message from The Woodland Trust at #groundswell2025 for maximal biodiversity ‘leave trees as is’