I have left the other place. It's so toxic and incredibly negative now - I already feel better for not being there! So, I'll remain here and try to post something interesting from time to time!

Out with team Dartford Labour Party for the brilliant @kellygrehan.bsky.social on a lovely sunny polling day! #VoteKelly #VoteLabour

NEW PODCAST This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the #Commonwealth’ with @natasapantelic.bsky.social speaks to UK MP @emilythornberry.bsky.social about women in politics, multilateralism & the #Commonwealth 🎧Listen via your favourite platform ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

A joy to interview @emilythornberry.bsky.social for ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’, a podcast by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. We talk all things foreign affairs, challenges and opportunities for the UK in 2025, and women in politics. Episode coming soon!

So so delighted for you @kathsangster.bsky.social! Looking forward to campaigning with you soon. Xx

#ElectoralDysfunction shouting out the UK's first ALL-FEMALE team of deputy speakers! 👭 #womeninpolitics #5050parliament

For the first time in its history, the UK Parliament has an all-female team of Deputy Speakers in the UK House of Commons! 👏👭 To mark International Women’s Day, Natasa Pantelic interviews all three Deputy Speakers for the CPA’s Journal, The Parliamentarian 📚

For the first time in its history, the UK Parliament has an all-female team of Deputy Speakers in the House of Commons. I have written about them for The Parliamentarian. Read more here: www.cpahq.org/media/o3dnzc...

This Valentine’s Day, I’m joining @centenaryaction.bsky.social in celebrating women MPs! I want to celebrate every one of them that’s a mentor, a friend and an inspiration in so many ways. You know who you are!

NEW EPISODE OF THE IAIN DALE ALL TALK PODCAST 301. Beth Rigby A brilliant new episode with Sky News political editor @BethRigby. Trus e, you'll enjoy this one. Fun, insight, revelations. Listen podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/3...

Great to chair today’s Labour Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network lunchtime get together with Lucy Powell MP. A really useful discussion on everything from the work of the Modernisation Committee to women in Parliament. Looking forward to welcoming Lucy back again for our next meeting.

Yesterday, with @gwynnemp.bsky.social, @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social and @baronesskeeley.bsky.social I watched my friend @lyncbrown.bsky.social being introduced as a new member of the Lords. We were five of the Labour MPs who were first elected on 5/5/05. I am so pleased see Lyn back in Parliament.

Always a joy to spend time with the Deputy Speakers of the House of Commons and I’m delighted to be writing about them for The Parliamentarian to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. Watch this space!

A very happy and peaceful Christmas to all Orthodox Christians celebrating here and around the world! The snow this morning was a beautiful start to the day.

Successive governments have failed on social care. It’s not a shortage of good ideas that’s the problem, but a shortage of good politics. Today that changes with Louise Casey. Britain has a social care crisis. Here’s how we’ll work together to fix it 👇🏻 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

You best beelieve it! 🐝

First time at the despatch box today, answering questions on this Government’s plans to make our streets safer, put more police on the beat & restore confidence in the criminal justice system. You can watch back here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

An epic evening celebrating 4 years of the Labour Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network. Thank you so much to everyone who came along and big love to our amazing speakers and those who support us in Parliament and beyond. Feeling very grateful. A wonderful way to end an unforgettable year.✨

Wonderful to be part of #CarolsonTheHill outside Windsor Castle last night. This year marks 75 years of this community gathering in aid of charity with carol singing by a lighted Christmas tree near the statue of Queen Victoria.The Band of The Household Cavalry were just fab!

🚨 Just in! We're excited to announce @emilythornberry.bsky.social will be joining us for the Fabian Society New Year Conference! Book your tickets now 👇 fabians.org.uk/event/fabian...

A joy to chair today’s Labour Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network lunchtime get together with @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social - always fabulous and always saying it as it is! Do go and buy a copy of her new book. It’s so funny, human and tells the truth about our politics and what needs to change.

Amazing! Genuinely. Go see it.

Excellent. 🎾 news.sky.com/story/novak-...

Had a few people ask for the link to this, so here in case you want to listen again @mattforde.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

It’s a privilege to have been elected to Chair Labour’s Socialist Societies. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with our brilliant affiliates, SocSoc exec and new NEC rep @anuprashar.bsky.social. Thank you to the amazing Claire Reynolds for all her work as outgoing Chair and NEC rep.

Today is @5050parliament.bsky.social #AskHerToStand Day. A call for women to step up, speak out, and stand for political representation. 💜 Sign up to make a difference: www.5050Parliament.co.uk/signuptostand

We need more women, from all backgrounds, to be involved at every level of politics. This #AskHerToStand Day, I am asking you to come forward and stand, to build a better world. Support from @5050parliament.bsky.social here👇🏻 5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-s...

A true giant in politics and the Labour movement. May he rest in peace.

300 people united at our summit to take action to end child poverty in the North East. Starting with £55m for health support to get back into work, £1 fixed bus and metro fares for under 22s, baby boxes and a Mayors childcare grant. Together we’ll make sure every child can access real opportunity.

It’s been nice on here so far but if you’re unpleasant or abusive towards me, I will block you…

Everything you need to know about the day ahead in British politics in under 20 minutes With me and Jack Blanchard of Politico In your podcast feeds from 740am, Mon-Thur Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/29bJtl0...

Calling all Labour councillors on here. Give @lgalabour.bsky.social a follow.

Here’s a selection of articles I’ve written on women in politics: - Labour women labourlist.org/2024/09/labo... - Select Committee Chairs www.politicshome.com/thehouse/art... - Margaret Beckett labourlist.org/2021/08/marg... - Betty Boothroyd labourlist.org/2022/04/30-y... 📸 Jessica Taylor

Delivering better buses is one of the priorities of the Labour Government. Our £1 billion funding boost will deliver record levels of investment in buses for communities up and down the country👇🏻 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Looking forward to reading this! 📖

Post a picture you took (no description - except in alt text!!) to bring some zen to the timeline.

If you’re not listening yet, add Electoral Dysfunction to your podcasts list with @bethrigby.bsky.social, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson. I’ve been listening from the start, it’s funny, informative and makes you think! Check it out 👇🏻 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

Isn’t it lovely on here? Friendly, calm, interesting and enjoyable. ❤️

Check this out. 👇🏻

👋👋 Hello everyone! Westminster's magazine is here! Follow us for in-depth reporting on public policy, op-eds from MPs and peers, history, culture, and a whole lot more!

Good morning. Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.

Bluesky explained in 60 seconds!