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· Jan 23
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This tech and AI edition will be looking exclusively on how to drive growth through innovation🔬
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Summary of #bbclaurak interview with new Chair of the EHRC, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson:
- Says her first job is to ensure “everyone should have access to specialist services they need”
- says it is very important for some women to have access to single sex spaces 1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- Says her first job is to ensure “everyone should have access to specialist services they need”
- says it is very important for some women to have access to single sex spaces 1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with new Chair of the EHRC, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson:
- Says her first job is to ensure “everyone should have access to specialist services they need”
- says it is very important for some women to have access to single sex spaces 1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- Says her first job is to ensure “everyone should have access to specialist services they need”
- says it is very important for some women to have access to single sex spaces 1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Philp:
- His thoughts are with the people of Australia following the Bondi Beach shootings
- Says conviction rates on rape and sexual violence against women are too low 1/2 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- His thoughts are with the people of Australia following the Bondi Beach shootings
- Says conviction rates on rape and sexual violence against women are too low 1/2 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Philp:
- His thoughts are with the people of Australia following the Bondi Beach shootings
- Says conviction rates on rape and sexual violence against women are too low 1/2 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- His thoughts are with the people of Australia following the Bondi Beach shootings
- Says conviction rates on rape and sexual violence against women are too low 1/2 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood:
- Her thoughts are with the people of Australia
- with 1 in 8 women victims of violence and the plan to halve numbers, she says the early signs from pilots of domestic violence protection orders are good 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- Her thoughts are with the people of Australia
- with 1 in 8 women victims of violence and the plan to halve numbers, she says the early signs from pilots of domestic violence protection orders are good 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood:
- Her thoughts are with the people of Australia
- with 1 in 8 women victims of violence and the plan to halve numbers, she says the early signs from pilots of domestic violence protection orders are good 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- Her thoughts are with the people of Australia
- with 1 in 8 women victims of violence and the plan to halve numbers, she says the early signs from pilots of domestic violence protection orders are good 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
“Early diagnosis saves lives”. King Charles encourages the 9 million people who have not kept up to date with their screening to gain “A precious gift of hope”. Reflecting on his own experience, he says a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and shares 1/2
December 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“Early diagnosis saves lives”. King Charles encourages the 9 million people who have not kept up to date with their screening to gain “A precious gift of hope”. Reflecting on his own experience, he says a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and shares 1/2
Could the @bankofengland.bsky.social cut interest rates? As the UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October by 0.1% in the run up to the Budget, all eyes on the Monetary Policy Committee’s meeting next week. The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover halted production at plants across the UK.
December 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Could the @bankofengland.bsky.social cut interest rates? As the UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October by 0.1% in the run up to the Budget, all eyes on the Monetary Policy Committee’s meeting next week. The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover halted production at plants across the UK.
Can Wes Streeting stop resident doctor strike action? Although his last minute offer does not include pay increases, it does include a rapid expansion of specialist training posts and covering out-of-pocket expenses such as exam fees. How will BMA members now vote?
December 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Can Wes Streeting stop resident doctor strike action? Although his last minute offer does not include pay increases, it does include a rapid expansion of specialist training posts and covering out-of-pocket expenses such as exam fees. How will BMA members now vote?
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Sounds great. I hope that some of this investment might make its way to North West Bristol.
Government launches first National Youth Strategy in 15 years – £500m investment to tackle youth isolation, rebuild services & create real-life opportunities. 250 new youth centres, 50 Young Futures Hubs & support for 500k young people. What difference will it make? @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Sounds great. I hope that some of this investment might make its way to North West Bristol.
Government launches first National Youth Strategy in 15 years – £500m investment to tackle youth isolation, rebuild services & create real-life opportunities. 250 new youth centres, 50 Young Futures Hubs & support for 500k young people. What difference will it make? @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Government launches first National Youth Strategy in 15 years – £500m investment to tackle youth isolation, rebuild services & create real-life opportunities. 250 new youth centres, 50 Young Futures Hubs & support for 500k young people. What difference will it make? @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social
What further planning reform is needed for the Government to hit its 1.5 million new homes target? Speaking to Radio 4’s Housing Britain series, Housing Secretary Steve Reed has admitted that their planning reforms will only allow the Government to “just meet” its target. 1/2
December 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
What further planning reform is needed for the Government to hit its 1.5 million new homes target? Speaking to Radio 4’s Housing Britain series, Housing Secretary Steve Reed has admitted that their planning reforms will only allow the Government to “just meet” its target. 1/2
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with Co-Founder of Your Party, @zarahsultana.bsky.social:
- Says neither she, nor @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social has set up a new party before, hence the challenges
-She says there is appetite for a new socialist party led by their members
1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- Says neither she, nor @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social has set up a new party before, hence the challenges
-She says there is appetite for a new socialist party led by their members
1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with Co-Founder of Your Party, @zarahsultana.bsky.social:
- Says neither she, nor @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social has set up a new party before, hence the challenges
-She says there is appetite for a new socialist party led by their members
1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- Says neither she, nor @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social has set up a new party before, hence the challenges
-She says there is appetite for a new socialist party led by their members
1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Helen Whately:
- As they announce that they want to remove motability scheme access from people with mental health and neurodiversity, it should go back to for people with what it was founded for - 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- As they announce that they want to remove motability scheme access from people with mental health and neurodiversity, it should go back to for people with what it was founded for - 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Helen Whately:
- As they announce that they want to remove motability scheme access from people with mental health and neurodiversity, it should go back to for people with what it was founded for - 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- As they announce that they want to remove motability scheme access from people with mental health and neurodiversity, it should go back to for people with what it was founded for - 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
As the Government promises to fund training and work experience for 350,000 young people not in work, education, or training, summary of #bbclaurak interview with Work and Pensions Secretary, @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social:
- With 946,000 16-24 year olds not in work, 1/8 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- With 946,000 16-24 year olds not in work, 1/8 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
As the Government promises to fund training and work experience for 350,000 young people not in work, education, or training, summary of #bbclaurak interview with Work and Pensions Secretary, @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social:
- With 946,000 16-24 year olds not in work, 1/8 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- With 946,000 16-24 year olds not in work, 1/8 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
Has Tony Blair backed Shabana Mahmood leadership campaign? The ‘frustrated’ former PM is plotting a major policy overhaul to rescue Labour, aiming to offer bold new ideas on public sector reform to revive the party’s fortunes amid growing discontent. Via @thetimes.com: x.com/chambervoice...
https://thetimes.com/article/3dd9d2…
December 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Has Tony Blair backed Shabana Mahmood leadership campaign? The ‘frustrated’ former PM is plotting a major policy overhaul to rescue Labour, aiming to offer bold new ideas on public sector reform to revive the party’s fortunes amid growing discontent. Via @thetimes.com: x.com/chambervoice...
💡 @ofgem.gov.uk has approved a £28bn investment in the UK's energy network to address critical issues and enhance electricity and gas grids, impacting household energy bills in the process.
December 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
💡 @ofgem.gov.uk has approved a £28bn investment in the UK's energy network to address critical issues and enhance electricity and gas grids, impacting household energy bills in the process.
Coming up today: Sir Keir Starmer will warn that the welfare state is “trapping” people in poverty and out of work. With ongoing criticism that the Chancellor misled Cabinet colleagues, he’s expected to call for major reform and back Rachel Reeves’ recent Budget in a speech.
December 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Coming up today: Sir Keir Starmer will warn that the welfare state is “trapping” people in poverty and out of work. With ongoing criticism that the Chancellor misled Cabinet colleagues, he’s expected to call for major reform and back Rachel Reeves’ recent Budget in a speech.
Why has Labour axed their flagship workers rights reform to give workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from “day one”? A key policy championed by former Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, the Government has now said workers will need to have been in their jobs for 1/4
November 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Why has Labour axed their flagship workers rights reform to give workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from “day one”? A key policy championed by former Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, the Government has now said workers will need to have been in their jobs for 1/4
“We are a family”. Minister for Industry, @chrismcdonaldmp.bsky.social champions the vital partnership between the UK & Australia at Macquarie’s “Fully Invested in Britain’s Growth” report launch - kindly hosted by the Australian High Commissioner to the UK.
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“We are a family”. Minister for Industry, @chrismcdonaldmp.bsky.social champions the vital partnership between the UK & Australia at Macquarie’s “Fully Invested in Britain’s Growth” report launch - kindly hosted by the Australian High Commissioner to the UK.
☢️ A “radical reset” in the Government’s nuclear strategy? With a government report, commissioned by @Keir_Starmer finding the UK has become the “most expensive place in the world” to build nuclear power plants, what can the Government do? 1/4
November 24, 2025 at 7:48 AM
☢️ A “radical reset” in the Government’s nuclear strategy? With a government report, commissioned by @Keir_Starmer finding the UK has become the “most expensive place in the world” to build nuclear power plants, what can the Government do? 1/4
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with Sir @meljstridemp.bsky.social ahead of the Budget:
- Government is too big, to get taxes down and increasing growth.
- Taxes are too high, and defends increasing taxes in government given the pandemic and Ukraine.
- Stride says the Conservatives 1/2
- Government is too big, to get taxes down and increasing growth.
- Taxes are too high, and defends increasing taxes in government given the pandemic and Ukraine.
- Stride says the Conservatives 1/2
November 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with Sir @meljstridemp.bsky.social ahead of the Budget:
- Government is too big, to get taxes down and increasing growth.
- Taxes are too high, and defends increasing taxes in government given the pandemic and Ukraine.
- Stride says the Conservatives 1/2
- Government is too big, to get taxes down and increasing growth.
- Taxes are too high, and defends increasing taxes in government given the pandemic and Ukraine.
- Stride says the Conservatives 1/2
Do the Green Party’s economics add up? Former Chancellor, Sir @jeremyhuntmp.bsky.social accuses @greenparty.org.uk Leader, @zackpolanski.bsky.social of being “economically illiterate”. Former @bankofengland.bsky.social Chief Economist, Andy Haldane tells #bbclaurak 1/2
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Do the Green Party’s economics add up? Former Chancellor, Sir @jeremyhuntmp.bsky.social accuses @greenparty.org.uk Leader, @zackpolanski.bsky.social of being “economically illiterate”. Former @bankofengland.bsky.social Chief Economist, Andy Haldane tells #bbclaurak 1/2
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with @greenparty.org.uk Leader, @zackpolanski.bsky.social:
- Will welcome the removal of the 2 child limit.
- Says billionaires can’t spend their money quickly and wants that money circulating in economy vs held in assets. 1/3
- Will welcome the removal of the 2 child limit.
- Says billionaires can’t spend their money quickly and wants that money circulating in economy vs held in assets. 1/3
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Summary of #bbclaurak interview with @greenparty.org.uk Leader, @zackpolanski.bsky.social:
- Will welcome the removal of the 2 child limit.
- Says billionaires can’t spend their money quickly and wants that money circulating in economy vs held in assets. 1/3
- Will welcome the removal of the 2 child limit.
- Says billionaires can’t spend their money quickly and wants that money circulating in economy vs held in assets. 1/3
Ahead of the Budget this week, summary of #bbclaurak interview with Transport Secretary, @heidialexander.bsky.social:
- The Chancellor has been honest with the public about the challenges of the economic pressures.
- Plan is to get the national debt down to increase 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- The Chancellor has been honest with the public about the challenges of the economic pressures.
- Plan is to get the national debt down to increase 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Ahead of the Budget this week, summary of #bbclaurak interview with Transport Secretary, @heidialexander.bsky.social:
- The Chancellor has been honest with the public about the challenges of the economic pressures.
- Plan is to get the national debt down to increase 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- The Chancellor has been honest with the public about the challenges of the economic pressures.
- Plan is to get the national debt down to increase 1/5 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
On the Government’s plans to approve planning decisions near train stations by default, Housing Secretary, Steve Reed told Times Radio “we have a housing crisis” and land near train stations are good places to build homes.
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
On the Government’s plans to approve planning decisions near train stations by default, Housing Secretary, Steve Reed told Times Radio “we have a housing crisis” and land near train stations are good places to build homes.
Can the Government walk the tightrope between control of immigration and compassion? After visiting Denmark, where they remove jewellery from migrants to contribute to their stay, the Government has said the Danish system has inspired their reforms. 1/4
November 17, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Can the Government walk the tightrope between control of immigration and compassion? After visiting Denmark, where they remove jewellery from migrants to contribute to their stay, the Government has said the Danish system has inspired their reforms. 1/4
Summary of #bbclaurak with @libdems.org.uk Leader, Sir @eddavey.libdems.org.uk:
- It’s disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on against the BBC.
- He says there should be a “Covid nightingale” approach to clearing the illegal immigration backlog. 1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- It’s disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on against the BBC.
- He says there should be a “Covid nightingale” approach to clearing the illegal immigration backlog. 1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Summary of #bbclaurak with @libdems.org.uk Leader, Sir @eddavey.libdems.org.uk:
- It’s disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on against the BBC.
- He says there should be a “Covid nightingale” approach to clearing the illegal immigration backlog. 1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social
- It’s disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on against the BBC.
- He says there should be a “Covid nightingale” approach to clearing the illegal immigration backlog. 1/4 @bbclaurak.bsky.social