Chief Political Commentator, The Independent; visiting professor, King’s College London. Author with Jon Davis, Heroes or Villains? The Blair Govt Reconsidered
"It's like saying 'I want to get childbirth done so I can get back to lots of sleep and reading lots of novels':"
@helenlewis
on delusion of "Get Brexit Done"
#Marr
Harriet Harman’s farewell speech: I have spoken in this chamber 9,880 times, but when you realise the PM was only 2 years old when you were 1st elected you realise it is time to move on
And that's it. At 11.48 the Speaker announced the Dissolution and Calling of Parliaments Act has received the royal assent. The Fixed-term Parliaments Act is dead
Tory backbencher of the year, voted by
@ConHome
panel of party members, unprompted:
Lee Anderson 54
Boris Johnson 35
Jacob Rees-Mogg 32
Theresa May 29
John Redwood 29
Graham Brady 22
.
@channel4news
' interview with
@borisjohnson
at
#G7Biarritz
cancelled, despite team being told to travel to summit for interview.
Decision by
@10DowningStreet
was made following criticism from Dorothy Byrne that Mr Johnson limits access to media like Putin.
@britainelects
@YouGov
I thought the Brexit Party might overtake Conservatives; never occurred to me the Lib Dems would overtake not just Labour but everyone
Both I and the Labour Party condemn the human rights violations in Uyghur. I apologise if my involvement in Saturdays event sent a different message. I continue to campaign against racism and for human rights internationally.
I’ve said it today at the Durham Miners Gala so I’ll repeat it here. Attacking a woman going through chemotherapy -
@tom_watson
you are a fucking disgrace.
@JennieGenSec
"If you can work, if you can pay tax, if you can serve in your armed forces, then you ought to be able to vote."
Sir Keir Starmer confirms his support for extending the voting age to 16.
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It is clear to me that this Deal opens the door for a renewed assault on workers' rights in the coming years.
It is worse than May's Deal and does not contain a parliamentary lock on alignment.
Any MP who cares about workers' rights should reject this Deal on Saturday.
Given the circumstances of this incident, Police Scotland is satisfied that no further action is necessary. This is in line with our proportionate approach throughout the pandemic.
#OTD
2006. Tony Blair gives his final speech to Labour Conference as Prime Minister:
"What makes the difference is not belief alone, but the raw courage to make it happen."
"They say I hate the party, and its traditions...There's only one tradition I hated: losing. "
Opinium poll for Observer, Cons back to 15-pt lead:
Con 38% +2
Lab 23% -1
Lib Dem 15% -5
Brexit 12% +1
Green 4% +2
2,006 UK adults 3-4 Oct, change since last week
“This is symptomatic of a strategy which goes chasing votes from groups who already have their own party – the Conservative Party.” Actual words in that actual order from Richard Burgon, Lab MP
Pleased to have had a candid discussion with
@jeremycorbyn
today about the direction of Brexit, Northern Ireland, NATO, acting boldly on climate, protecting human rights, and the necessity of forcefully confronting anti-Semitism & Islamophobia.