🚨 BREAKING: No 10 hits back at Andy Burnham saying he would stand to replace Keir Starmer "The country expects us to focus on governing and to deliver change for hardworking people, not get distracted by Westminster debates... the PM will not walk away from his mandate"

Labour promised to deliver 6500 additional secondary and specialist teachers in their 2024 manifesto. Today, the latest data shows they are 70% of the way there - with 4,654 more teachers. 3,008 more in secondary schools and 1,646 more in further education. 1/3

This has partially been achieved through recruiting more - with a 13% rise in people training to teach, with the STEM recruitment target surpassed for the first time. But also through better retention. The data shows 2,100 fewer teachers have left the profession this year compared to last. 2/3

Labour have also increased teacher by almost 10% over two years and a new schoolteacher retention programme is starting this Autumn. Also, 93 new RISE Attendance and Behaviour Hubs will work closely with other schools to help improve their approach, so teachers can focus on teaching. 3/3

7) Children in care and care leavers to be supported to build lifelong relationships, with £8.4 million delivered to expand Family Finding programmes, helping them to reconnect with relatives, trusted adults, former carers, teachers and other important people in their lives.

How do bird shooters have the audacity to call what they do "sport"? Blasting defenceless animals out of the sky will never be a "sport" and it will never be ok.

Can’t understand why this story is hidden away in the local news section of the BBC. Would have thought it would have warranted 24hr coverage and questioning the House. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

“the government has spent the past two years quietly delivering on much of the green mission at the heart of its manifesto.”

DfE pupil data is out today and shows that the number of private school pupils has dropped 5.6% since VAT was introduced. Not 25% like the independent schools council predicted. Or the 50% we saw in some right-wing papers. 5.6%.

"We were just surprised he showed up in Parliament for the first time since March. But then he probably thought it would be all about him. You think he’s on your side. But as those cleaning up in Southampton found … He’s not your friend." via Reform Are Not Your Friends

10 million better days at school – more children turning up, concentrating & getting on ✅ More freedom to work – morning childcare that gives parents the flexibility to get to work on time or take on more hours ✅ It's more than just a Breakfast.

Fabulous thing to sign up to, based on science and economics - backed by this weeks stunning CBI report that shows the success of our Green Economy already (it filled the Brexit hole single handedly). friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/gove...

Note perfect from Starmer. Exactly the right response.

Keir Starmer's response to Nigel Farage at PMQs just now was probably the most powerful and eloquent I have seen him in the Commons. The full answer is worth reading.

He never did that. His speech was taken out of context. Read 👇

Sir Ian Cheshire has been announced as Chair of Ofcom, the UK's independent regulator for communications. A welcome change to the GB News loving former Tory Chair.

A Tory peer has just told Today that "We need to get back to a form of policing that is more colour-blind". When was that, precisely? The idea that we *used* to live in a colour-blind society, until minorities got special privileges, goes against *everything* we know of the history of policing.

Labour announcements continue being largely ignored by our media who no longer report on news but continue to manufacture it. So here is today’s Breaking News for those who like to know what’s really happening. #DoingTheMediasJob #FixingBritain #LabourAchievements

It would take about 30 seconds to remind news audiences of the basic facts of the Stephen Lawrence case

We’ve hit a big landmark – 10 million free breakfasts served. 10 million better days at school – more children turning up, concentrating, getting on. 10 million easier mornings for parents – better drop-offs and commutes. Change doesn’t happen by chance, it comes with Labour. 🌹

Nigel Farage used the death of Henry Nowak to claim white people are being persecuted in Britain, ignoring Henry’s father’s explicit request not to use his death to create division. There is no evidence of systemic anti-white bias in British policing.

A new regeneration body will deliver thousands of new homes, jobs, and long overdue transport links in Greater Cambridge in a major move to unlock growth in the region.

I think "Henry Nowak protestors" (Telegraph) seems a very inappropriate label for these violent scenes, dishonouring the murder victim + ignoring the calls of his family not to do this. "Protestors throw bricks and bottles at police in violent rage after Southampton murder" would be much better.

Superb speech, unlike the racist nonsense we saw this morning

Farage looking to stoke another summer of 'Farage Riots'. He's now openly competing with Rupert Lowe for leadership of the Far Right.

Henry Nowak's father outside court yesterday: "We do not want Henry's murder to be used to create further hatred, division or tension."

Where’s Farage? He’s not been seen in Parliament for weeks, doesn’t hold constituency surgeries, cancels big TV interviews last minute & hasn’t been campaigning in Makerfield. Oh look, there he is!! Popping up to spread more racism & use the tragic death of a young man to draw attention to himself.

But at least Suella will have the happy memories. UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Yesterday I posted a list of things Labour have done for Wales. Today @TomSoede kindly knocked it into shape. Hope you agree it looks pretty cool. Feel free to share far and wide. It’s good to get the good stuff out there!!! #Wales #Labour

Keir Starmer: “For decades, the Tories have waged an ideological war on the idea of social housing, leaving many families stranded without support or security. This government is ending that and beginning a radical programme of rebuilding.”

🙌🏾 Eight things the Labour 🌹 government did to improve lives this week... 👇🏾

Government funded buses in Torbay...all electric, smooth, air-con, comfortable, charging points for mobiles, running regularly (every 12mins), emission-free travel. New all weather shelters with seating. Very nice 👌

I deeply resent the implication that I would fiddle my finances. Just because I had to repay €173,000 after being caught funnelling EU funds into my general election campaign, then had my salary docked to recoup €40,000 in misspent EU funds, doesn't mean I'm dishonest.

"Truth that Farage hates" via We Demand UK

Heidi Alexander: "Today we've renationalised the UK's largest train operator. Passengers will see fewer last-minute cancellations, cleaner toilets and more services to Gatwick Airport. We are building Great British Railways. 🇬🇧🚆" www.lbc.co.uk/article/govi...

Just a nice photo

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m... Equity’s president, Lynda Rooke: “We are sending a message to Reform and any other group that is planning on attacking the cultural sector, which is: we see you, we will fight you, and we will succeed.”

www.unicef.org.uk/press-releas... Damn. Remember when Farage went off on a private jet to Chagos for a publicity stunt only to be rejected when he got there? The difference couldn't be clearer with Starmer. What kind of person do we want as PM? I know, and it's not a populist.

the government will "step in" and pay the wages of unemployed young people for 6 months to guarantee them workplace experience. 👏👏👏👏👏

Yet another impressive list of achievements and announcements by Starmer’s Government. Some have actually made at least one newspaper !!! #DoingTheMediasJob #FixingBritain #LabourAchievements

Absolutely shocking. No clue. No idea. No respect for workers rights - doesn't affect him so he doesn't seem to care...

Best not to lie. Labour: - created the minimum wage - is raising the minimum wage - is equalising wage rates What we didn’t do was cheerlead for Tory austerity and the coalition government’s attempts to role back workers rights from the Lib Dem conference floor

2nd list I’ve published today. 9 more announcements made by Starmer’s Gov. busy working & delivering. Bit too busy to attend am dram classes to provide entertainment for the media who continue to ignore them! #DoingTheMediasJob #FixingBritain #LabourAchievements

You lot have had your say - and it's a very positive result for Sir Keir 👀

Sadly inaccurate clickbait headline - I simply restated our commitment to equalising minimum wage rates with the Low Pay Commission to advise on the pace of change as they do every year on the pace of minimum wage rate rises @andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social

“Employers say now it’s just too expensive to hire a young person” - Sky’s Leah Boleto “There are challenges.. but the vast majority do want to take on younger people” - Work and Pensions Minister Torsten Bell