Ten years ago today, I joined the Labour Party.

This Workers Memorial Day we gathered at GMB in Stoke to commemorate those workers who have lost their lives at work. Simon Day, an Ambulance worker, tells us why the day - and union membership - is crucial in saving lives in the workplace. #IWMD2025

Nigel Farage’s Reform are soft on Russia, voted against your rights at work, and want to sell off the NHS. They’re no friend to working people. When they bring division and hate, we must choose solidarity and hope.

Heading home after a lovely weekend in Derry with pals. Weather was glorious and the pubs had Tennent’s - so couldn’t have asked for more. We inadvertently came on the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement which wasn’t lost on us. Definitely one of the best wee city’s going, well worth a visit.

Well, would you look at that. www.politico.eu/article/scot...

Literary Study Finds All Modern Narratives Derived From Classic ‘Alien Vs. Predator’ Conflict theonion.com/literar...

I can remember a time when Make Work Pay was just one side of an A5 by-election leaflet. Tonight, MPs voted for the Employment Rights Bill to start delivering the new deal for working people. That’s the difference that a Labour Government working with trade unions can make.

For generations, North Sea oil and gas workers have powered our industries, warmed our homes and kept our country moving. We will be dependent on gas for decades to come, and we can’t rely on imports to meet our needs. These workers and their communities deserve a future.

Bought my mum tickets to Devil wears Prada musical thinking I wouldn’t have to go. I was wrong. Your prayers and solidarity are welcome at this trying time.

Today in the House of Commons @kevinmckenna.co.uk talked about living with HIV. “It's whittled down to one tablet a day.” This is a significant act but delivered as Kevin would like it to be treated – as just another long term condition like many others.

Well this blows the Rutherglen by-election out the bloody water! Proud of @aidanmarshall.bsky.social who is going to be a brilliant councillor for his hometown.

Thousands of Scottish construction workers travel to Hinkley Point every week for work. New nuclear is great for jobs and low carbon electricity. Scotland needs baseload power to supplement intermittent renewables.

This week is #HeartUnions Week🧡 By campaigning together GMB members make work better 👏 Join our union 👉 gmb.org.uk/join-gmb

Anas Sarwar goes nuclear: He announces Scottish Labour is in favour of new reactors being built north of the Border. He claims SNP opposition to nuclear energy is depriving Scotland of billions in investment.

83 Stoke pottery workers woke up on Monday with no job. Thank you Gareth Snell MP for raising the crisis facing the ceramics sector. It’s time to back British pottery 🇬🇧

Thank you to @elsiegreenwood.bsky.social who has just reminded me that I can no longer vote in Young Labour elections. What a great day.

Just out of seeing Kyoto at Soho Place, had no expectations going in but left thinking it’s one of the best things I have seen in years. Definitely worth going to see.

The country voted for change last summer and for a new deal for working people. Bidfood’s attack on the rights of their workers shows just how much it’s needed. GMB members at Bidfood will have the full support of their union in facing down these threats.

I have managed to avoid the Traitors until tonight and I am now completely hooked.

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden joins forces with Emmy, BAFTA, and SAG Award winner Martin Freeman in the West End premiere of David Ireland's The Fifth Step directed by Finn den Hertog 📍sohoplace 11 weeks only from 10 May Tickets on sale at 10am sohoplace.org/shows/the-fi...

Care workers do an incredible job, and they deserve to be paid properly and treated fairly. That means being able to afford to take time off when sick - not spreading illness or falling into debt. Great to join our members in HC One on their “Sick of SSP” campaign day. 🤒

For decades, councils have got away with stealing wages from women workers. Time’s up. All over the country, GMB is organising and campaigning for pay justice.

Does that include appointing her as a minister?

On this day 170 years ago Eleanor Marx, a co-founder of our union, was born.‬ ‪Eleanor was at the forefront of the fight for the 8 hour working day. She consistently fought for justice & equality. ‪Today we celebrate her achievements and use them to reinvigorate our drive to make change 🙌

Take note, Edinburgh. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

Currently, those who miscarry before 24 weeks have to take 'sick leave' to grieve the loss of their baby. This isn’t right and it’s time the law caught up. The @commonswomequ.parliament.uk's miscarriage bereavement leave report covers the overwhelming case for statutory leave.

Inequality and lack of opportunity is a threat to democracy. Tens of thousands of promised UK jobs in wind have never materialised - we’ve been exporting jobs and importing virtue. Time to bring the jobs home and reindustrialise working class communities.

The country needs gas. Fact. To heat our homes and provide energy security - today, and in the future. GMB has been sounding the alarm, and it’s time for the politicians to wake up.

This is huge. Amazon workers in GMB have forced a U-turn from one of the world's most powerful companies.

Why are they stood in front of the haunted painting from Ghostbusters 2?

First post on this app is being a hype-man for my old branch president. If Scottish Labour is to win in 2026 we need our best players on the pitch. Kayleigh would be a brillaint MSP and bring some much needed fresh energy to Holyrood not to mention significant party and trade union experience.