Govt econ strategy is on the wrong track

It’s long past time that the British Govt broke with its shameful failure to stand up against the Gaza genocide. #freePalestine

Was there ever anything more disgraceful said about welfare benefits than that they “are pocket money”?

If the exit polls are correct then Germany echoes the US election. Weak centre left governing parties make way for right wing shifts when they fail to stand up for middle and lower income earners esp in Held Back regions. There’s a lesson here for Labour twitter.com/itvnews/status…

Magical dawn over Yorkshire

The last of this years leaves still holding on as Yorkshire slowly progresses into the winter.

During the discussions about ‘assisted dying’ one key issue arose time and again. This issue was the lack of public resources for palliative care. The government must now find the necessary funds available

Our sister affiliate, @bfawu.bsky.social, has launched an Early Day Motion 455 via @jontrickett.bsky.social MP. ✒️Write to your MP now, to ensure they sign it and back the 400 workers at Morrisons, Rathbones: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-... #Morrisons #Save400 #StopTheCuts

JP and I on campaign Class warriors

John Prescott was a Labour giant. I knew him well. V sad to hear of his passing. Mining communities owe him a debt for settling the enormous claim for industrial injuries. In my constit over 10000 families received compensation which amounted to £100m plus Thank you my mate. ✊

One in four adults and one in three children in poverty. How did it come to this? #Istandwiththepoor what about you? www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Impt announcement from Scottish Labour. As winter bites,I worry for our elders struggling to keep warm. In my area every village has at least one warm community room. But the government should now correct its mistake and instate protective benefits to all who struggle

Genocide www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

This magnificent banner - at least 2m x 2m - recalls the struggles of the Miners in my constituency. Proudly hangs in the community hall near Frickley. Never forget the miners Never forgive Thatcher The struggle goes on!