Brian Barton
@brianbartonmk.bsky.social
Member of the Labour Party and GMB Trade Union.
Lives in Milton Keynes.
A Parish Councillor.
Involved in various community organisations.
All posts / comments are made in a personal capacity.
Lives in Milton Keynes.
A Parish Councillor.
Involved in various community organisations.
All posts / comments are made in a personal capacity.
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NEW: A major boost for mutuals and co-operatives across the UK as package of support to grow the sector is announced.
We've long called for regulators to play a greater role in enabling growth. Today's big news is another promising step on our journey to doubling the co-operative and mutual sector📈
We've long called for regulators to play a greater role in enabling growth. Today's big news is another promising step on our journey to doubling the co-operative and mutual sector📈
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
NEW: A major boost for mutuals and co-operatives across the UK as package of support to grow the sector is announced.
We've long called for regulators to play a greater role in enabling growth. Today's big news is another promising step on our journey to doubling the co-operative and mutual sector📈
We've long called for regulators to play a greater role in enabling growth. Today's big news is another promising step on our journey to doubling the co-operative and mutual sector📈
Really enjoyed my time as Santa 🎅 this afternoon at the Campbell Park Community Council Christmas Fayre.
December 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Really enjoyed my time as Santa 🎅 this afternoon at the Campbell Park Community Council Christmas Fayre.
Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill
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November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill
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🎟️ Your new all-access consumer protection just dropped ✨
The Government is announcing today that ticket resellers will be BANNED from selling tickets above face value.
We've been backing music fans and we'll see you on the barrier for these brand new protections 🫶
The Government is announcing today that ticket resellers will be BANNED from selling tickets above face value.
We've been backing music fans and we'll see you on the barrier for these brand new protections 🫶
November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🎟️ Your new all-access consumer protection just dropped ✨
The Government is announcing today that ticket resellers will be BANNED from selling tickets above face value.
We've been backing music fans and we'll see you on the barrier for these brand new protections 🫶
The Government is announcing today that ticket resellers will be BANNED from selling tickets above face value.
We've been backing music fans and we'll see you on the barrier for these brand new protections 🫶
Doing my good deed for the day!
November 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Doing my good deed for the day!
Happy Birthday to the 8th Doctor Who Paul McCann.
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Happy Birthday to the 8th Doctor Who Paul McCann.
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Britain’s economy works best when people have a real stake.
The Prime Minister said we must “grow our economy from the grassroots.”
Our new report shows what that means in practice. Co-operation driving economic growth that lasts.
The Prime Minister said we must “grow our economy from the grassroots.”
Our new report shows what that means in practice. Co-operation driving economic growth that lasts.
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Britain’s economy works best when people have a real stake.
The Prime Minister said we must “grow our economy from the grassroots.”
Our new report shows what that means in practice. Co-operation driving economic growth that lasts.
The Prime Minister said we must “grow our economy from the grassroots.”
Our new report shows what that means in practice. Co-operation driving economic growth that lasts.
High electricity prices are threatening industrial jobs across Britain and holding the country back.
I've just signed this petition asking the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut industrial electricity prices at the Budget. Add your name too! www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/cu...
I've just signed this petition asking the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut industrial electricity prices at the Budget. Add your name too! www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/cu...
Cut Industrial Electricity Prices in the Budget
High electricity prices are threatening industrial jobs across Britain and holding the country back.
Sign the petition asking the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut industrial electricity prices at the ...
www.megaphone.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
High electricity prices are threatening industrial jobs across Britain and holding the country back.
I've just signed this petition asking the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut industrial electricity prices at the Budget. Add your name too! www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/cu...
I've just signed this petition asking the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut industrial electricity prices at the Budget. Add your name too! www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/cu...
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky
October 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky
It was lovely to catch up with Sam and ever so grateful for Hide & Seek Cafe for providing these blankets that they give put to customers. So no excuse not to visit them in all weathers.
October 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
It was lovely to catch up with Sam and ever so grateful for Hide & Seek Cafe for providing these blankets that they give put to customers. So no excuse not to visit them in all weathers.
Feeling broken and devastated.
October 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Feeling broken and devastated.
A lovely cake to celebrate 🥳 🎉 my move this afternoon Thank you, you lovely human being.
October 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A lovely cake to celebrate 🥳 🎉 my move this afternoon Thank you, you lovely human being.
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Co-operative housing already shows what’s possible when people own where they live. Fair rents, strong communities, real security.
In Parliament today, the Housing Minister agreed: it’s time to explore how law can help it grow.
In Parliament today, the Housing Minister agreed: it’s time to explore how law can help it grow.
October 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Co-operative housing already shows what’s possible when people own where they live. Fair rents, strong communities, real security.
In Parliament today, the Housing Minister agreed: it’s time to explore how law can help it grow.
In Parliament today, the Housing Minister agreed: it’s time to explore how law can help it grow.
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One of the best parts of my job since the election was getting to know and supporting our brilliant new MPs make their mark. They are our strength.
See why so many are voting for me to be Deputy Leader.
See why so many are voting for me to be Deputy Leader.
October 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
One of the best parts of my job since the election was getting to know and supporting our brilliant new MPs make their mark. They are our strength.
See why so many are voting for me to be Deputy Leader.
See why so many are voting for me to be Deputy Leader.
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Enjoyed talking to @mattchorley.bsky.social yesterday about what kind of Deputy Leader I would be. An authentic voice, and a bridge back into our communities.
Here’s a snippet, or listen back to the full interview here at 14:35pm: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Here’s a snippet, or listen back to the full interview here at 14:35pm: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
October 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Enjoyed talking to @mattchorley.bsky.social yesterday about what kind of Deputy Leader I would be. An authentic voice, and a bridge back into our communities.
Here’s a snippet, or listen back to the full interview here at 14:35pm: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Here’s a snippet, or listen back to the full interview here at 14:35pm: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Great to join @helenhayes.bsky.social and members in Dulwich and West Norwood today to speak to voters and talk about my campaign.
We have crucial elections in London next May and we’ll only win by reuniting our broad voter coalition and the country.
We have crucial elections in London next May and we’ll only win by reuniting our broad voter coalition and the country.
October 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Great to join @helenhayes.bsky.social and members in Dulwich and West Norwood today to speak to voters and talk about my campaign.
We have crucial elections in London next May and we’ll only win by reuniting our broad voter coalition and the country.
We have crucial elections in London next May and we’ll only win by reuniting our broad voter coalition and the country.
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Enjoyed @lgalabour.bsky.social hustings last night & delighted to have picked up so much support afterwards.
From Brighton to Bury, Labour must reconnect with its base. Thanks to council leaders Bella Sankey & Eamonn O’Brien for setting out why they’re voting Lucy
labourlist.org/2025/10/lucy...
From Brighton to Bury, Labour must reconnect with its base. Thanks to council leaders Bella Sankey & Eamonn O’Brien for setting out why they’re voting Lucy
labourlist.org/2025/10/lucy...
'Labour must reconnect with its base - that's why we're backing Lucy Powell' - LabourList
We will be voting for Lucy because she understands how big a test this will be and why we have no time to lose in getting ready for it. We hope you will too.
labourlist.org
October 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Enjoyed @lgalabour.bsky.social hustings last night & delighted to have picked up so much support afterwards.
From Brighton to Bury, Labour must reconnect with its base. Thanks to council leaders Bella Sankey & Eamonn O’Brien for setting out why they’re voting Lucy
labourlist.org/2025/10/lucy...
From Brighton to Bury, Labour must reconnect with its base. Thanks to council leaders Bella Sankey & Eamonn O’Brien for setting out why they’re voting Lucy
labourlist.org/2025/10/lucy...
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I got a text!
See why more and more members are supporting me as a strong voice for our movement 👇🏻
See why more and more members are supporting me as a strong voice for our movement 👇🏻
October 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I got a text!
See why more and more members are supporting me as a strong voice for our movement 👇🏻
See why more and more members are supporting me as a strong voice for our movement 👇🏻
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Really delighted to have the support of Labour Friends of Palestine @lfpme.bsky.social Thank you.
Following a decision of our Executive Committee, LFPME is endorsing Lucy Powell to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
You can read Lucy’s statement to us here ⬇️
@lucympowell.bsky.social
You can read Lucy’s statement to us here ⬇️
@lucympowell.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Really delighted to have the support of Labour Friends of Palestine @lfpme.bsky.social Thank you.
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Good to be with the newly formed Warwick Labour Club and local members from the area with @mattwestern.bsky.social yesterday.
We need to be attracting new young members to Labour, and that's something I'll prioritise.
We need to be attracting new young members to Labour, and that's something I'll prioritise.
October 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Good to be with the newly formed Warwick Labour Club and local members from the area with @mattwestern.bsky.social yesterday.
We need to be attracting new young members to Labour, and that's something I'll prioritise.
We need to be attracting new young members to Labour, and that's something I'll prioritise.
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The Co-operative Party is pleased to support Labour and Co-operative MP Lucy Powell @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
October 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Co-operative Party is pleased to support Labour and Co-operative MP Lucy Powell @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
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I’m backing @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
Independent from Government and collective responsibility she will give all members a powerful voice in this important role and will fearlessly speak truth to power without fear or favour
Independent from Government and collective responsibility she will give all members a powerful voice in this important role and will fearlessly speak truth to power without fear or favour
October 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I’m backing @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
Independent from Government and collective responsibility she will give all members a powerful voice in this important role and will fearlessly speak truth to power without fear or favour
Independent from Government and collective responsibility she will give all members a powerful voice in this important role and will fearlessly speak truth to power without fear or favour
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Great to be out over the weekend with my good friend @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social campaigning in the Moseley by-election for @stephenpihlaja.bsky.social.
Friends in politics are very important. Jess is loyal, feisty, kind, and you know exactly what she’s about. Politics needs more like Jess.
Friends in politics are very important. Jess is loyal, feisty, kind, and you know exactly what she’s about. Politics needs more like Jess.
October 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Great to be out over the weekend with my good friend @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social campaigning in the Moseley by-election for @stephenpihlaja.bsky.social.
Friends in politics are very important. Jess is loyal, feisty, kind, and you know exactly what she’s about. Politics needs more like Jess.
Friends in politics are very important. Jess is loyal, feisty, kind, and you know exactly what she’s about. Politics needs more like Jess.
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Great to have @metromayorsteve.bsky.social's support at my Lucy Listen’s event in Liverpool today.
Members want us to do better and they want the Deputy to be their voice, all the time, and to help us turn things around. That’s what I’ll do.
Members want us to do better and they want the Deputy to be their voice, all the time, and to help us turn things around. That’s what I’ll do.
October 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Great to have @metromayorsteve.bsky.social's support at my Lucy Listen’s event in Liverpool today.
Members want us to do better and they want the Deputy to be their voice, all the time, and to help us turn things around. That’s what I’ll do.
Members want us to do better and they want the Deputy to be their voice, all the time, and to help us turn things around. That’s what I’ll do.
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From Brighton to Bury - two respected local government leaders making a powerful case for @lucympowell.bsky.social for the next Labour Deputy Leader 👇🌹
"If we are to reshape out political strategy so it responds to the perspectives we hear on the doorstep, we need a deputy leader that has the time to make this task her singular focus"
Labour council leaders Bella Sankey and Eamonn O'Brien on why they are backing Lucy Powell
Labour council leaders Bella Sankey and Eamonn O'Brien on why they are backing Lucy Powell
‘Labour must reconnect with its base – that’s why we’re backing Lucy Powell’ – LabourList
We are leaders of two Labour councils, from very different parts of the country but both on the frontline of the electoral battles Labour will…
labourlist.org
October 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
From Brighton to Bury - two respected local government leaders making a powerful case for @lucympowell.bsky.social for the next Labour Deputy Leader 👇🌹