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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Today the Government has taken a generational leap toward a modern form of ownership in housing.
Alongside the cap on ground rents, the Government has announced:
Alongside the cap on ground rents, the Government has announced:
January 27, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Today the Government has taken a generational leap toward a modern form of ownership in housing.
Alongside the cap on ground rents, the Government has announced:
Alongside the cap on ground rents, the Government has announced:
Community sport doesn’t just happen in stadiums.
I’ve backed an amendment to protect all community sports spaces – including indoor venues like pools and boxing gyms. Add your name 👇 party.coop/campaign/com...
I’ve backed an amendment to protect all community sports spaces – including indoor venues like pools and boxing gyms. Add your name 👇 party.coop/campaign/com...
Back our amendment to protect all community sports
A new law will bring in protections for sports venues, but there’s a chance to make them even better.
party.coop
January 30, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Community sport doesn’t just happen in stadiums.
I’ve backed an amendment to protect all community sports spaces – including indoor venues like pools and boxing gyms. Add your name 👇 party.coop/campaign/com...
I’ve backed an amendment to protect all community sports spaces – including indoor venues like pools and boxing gyms. Add your name 👇 party.coop/campaign/com...
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💯 “It’s so clear that we need a new system, fit for the 21st century, and the conversation amongst MPs is shifting from "if" to "when" and "how". As a first step the Government should set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform”
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR
Electoral reform: Strong support for proportional representation among Labour members - LabourList
Two thirds of Labour members would back change to UK voting system towards Proportional Representation, exclusive LabourList polling reveals.
labourlist.org
January 8, 2026 at 8:41 AM
💯 “It’s so clear that we need a new system, fit for the 21st century, and the conversation amongst MPs is shifting from "if" to "when" and "how". As a first step the Government should set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform”
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR
🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR
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We're backing Gareth Thomas' Fair Banking Act to help transform communities using credit unions and community finance.
It's time the banks helped out the communities they're supposed to serve.
It's time the banks helped out the communities they're supposed to serve.
It's time the banks helped out the communities they're supposed to serve.
We're backing Gareth Thomas' Fair Banking Act to help transform communities using credit unions and community finance.
party.coop | @coopparty
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We're backing Gareth Thomas' Fair Banking Act to help transform communities using credit unions and community finance.
It's time the banks helped out the communities they're supposed to serve.
It's time the banks helped out the communities they're supposed to serve.
Happy 92nd to Tom Baker. Doctor Who no 4.
January 21, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Happy 92nd to Tom Baker. Doctor Who no 4.
My first Tic Tok live and gifts!
January 15, 2026 at 1:12 AM
My first Tic Tok live and gifts!
My first Tic Tok live yesterday!
January 15, 2026 at 1:11 AM
My first Tic Tok live yesterday!
Thank you for my MVP Tik Tok live stickers!
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Thank you for my MVP Tik Tok live stickers!
Happy Birthday to the amazing Jemma Redgrave who told me when I met her last year that my situation will get better thank you.
January 15, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Happy Birthday to the amazing Jemma Redgrave who told me when I met her last year that my situation will get better thank you.
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It starts with a resolution...and ends with fair votes.
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It starts with a resolution...and ends with fair votes.
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄
📢 Share to make the call even louder!
With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
We’re asking the Devolution Minister to explain why real devolution is being delayed and more power is being pulled to the centre. Please will you sign the letter?
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/183490/...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/183490/...
Mayoral elections cancelled for 7.5 million people
We’re asking the Devolution Minister to explain why real devolution is being delayed and more power is being pulled to the centre. Please will you sign the letter?
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We’re asking the Devolution Minister to explain why real devolution is being delayed and more power is being pulled to the centre. Please will you sign the letter?
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/183490/...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/183490/...
A small handful of unaccountable peers trying to torpedo a bill backed by MPs and the public is not democracy. Please sign the letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/183631/...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/183631/...
A small handful of peers
A small handful of unaccountable peers trying to torpedo a bill backed by MPs and the public is not democracy. Please sign the letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
A small handful of unaccountable peers trying to torpedo a bill backed by MPs and the public is not democracy. Please sign the letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/183631/...
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/183631/...
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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
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
Sign now to demand an end to big money in politics
It takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
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
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
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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.