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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · Jul 25

I am deeply honoured and incredibly excited to be announced as the new Editor of @labourlist.bsky.social.

I have been a reader, contributor and fan of the site since it started. It's a vital place to discuss, explore and examine all things Labour.

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Emma Burnell announced as new LabourList Editor - LabourList

LabourList is delighted to announce that Emma Burnell has been appointed as the new Editor of the leading media and events platform for all things Labour.

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · 20h

RIP to an absolute icon. And one of the reasons I am walking around Manhattan today.

www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79

The legendary actor best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club and Book Club, has died

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · 1d

The Playa wot I wrote #mexicanmorecambeandwise

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I’ve heard of women’s cycles syncing but I didn’t realise that’s what they meant when they said “everybody’s on it”.

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My Out of Office is on and I am on leave for the next 10 days celebrating Emma-not-on-social-media’s 50th.

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 4d

The demise of the Tories may finally be fatal. But that isn't all good news for Labour. Our editor @emmaburnell.bsky.social analyses the pitfalls for the party in Tory demise.

‘Be careful what you wish for…’ – LabourList

Tory conference ends today with a speech by Kemi Badenoch. Did you notice it was happening? As a reader of a political website, you might…

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · 7d

Man who though being good at table tennis should have written him a ticket to a safe seat in ‘not a deep thinker’ shocka.

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 7d

'I lied to my daughters on Yom Kippur' a heartfelt response to the tragic events in Manchester from one Labour member.

‘I lied to my daughters on Yom Kippur’ – LabourList

I lied to my daughters on Yom Kippur. On Tuesday, I will be taking them to synagogue, or shul as anyone I have ever known…

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · 7d

For all that is holy will someone please lock Kemi Badenoch out of her X account?!

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 9d

Lucy Powell "the Politics has fallen out of the conversation" - Watch the whole interview here: labourlist.org/2025/10/labo...

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · 9d

It is really quite remarkable how little Tory Party conference seems to matter.

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 10d

Our editor @emmaburnell.bsky.social has a must read reflection on conference. A good reset - but the start - not the end - of what's needed

Conference: it’s a family affair – LabourList

That's all folks. The last flyer has been handed out, the last cocktail drunk, the last karaoke song sung, the last furious debate over an…

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 11d

EXCLUSIVE: Starmer significantly more popular than Farage in head-to-head polling
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EXCLUSIVE: Starmer significantly more popular than Farage in head-to-head polling – LabourList

Polling for the Fabian Society conducted by YouGov and shared exclusively with LabourList shows that if given a choice between Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage…

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 12d

3/4 📻Come and join LabourList, @thefabians.bsky.social and @yougov.co.uk as we watch Starmer’s Speech and State of the Nation, alongside live analysis from commentators and experts. Featuring @emmaburnell.bsky.social and many more!

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · 15d

As the Labour family heads to Liverpool I’ve written about what conference really means to the faithful.

The true meaning of conference - LabourList

LabourList editor Emma Burnell on what Labour's annual conference is really like - and why it all matters.

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 17d

🌹 Our editor @emmaburnell.bsky.social looks at the (tough but not insurmountable) obstacles that might lie in Andy Burnham's way between Manchester and Downing Street. labourlist.org/2025/09/can-...

Handy Andy? Can he fix it? – LabourList

The leadership ambitions of Andy Burnham are being discussed. So far, so normal. What's less usual is that it is Andy Burnham himself discussing them.…

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 21d

Labour and the Lib Dems have a complicated relationship. But one that may prove mutually beneficial at the next election writes Emma Burnell.

Labour and the Lib Dems? It’s complicated – LabourList

The Liberal Democrats are gathering in Bournemouth for their annual conference. There will be the usual speeches, the slightly convoluted floor votes and - of…

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · 22d

What do you mean uncharacteristic? 🤣

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Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 22d

Watch with @emmaburnell.bsky.social on Grange Hill, @markreckons.bsky.social on Running Scared, @alkennedy.bsky.social on Count Duckula, @whenisbirths.bsky.social on Emu's Broadcasting Company and @gfrancie.bsky.social on Faerie Tale Theatre.

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The Golden Age Of Children’s TV – “It’s A Bit Like The A-ha Video”

Watch with Emma Burnell on Grange Hill, Mark Thompson on Running Scared, Al Kennedy on Count Duckula, Justin Lewis on Emu’s Broadcasting Company and Genevieve Jenner on Faerie Tale Theatre.

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · 23d

I asked Stella to bring her unique and incredible polemic style to her LabourList columns. Here’s her first where she delivered in SPADES!!

LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 24d

In her fiery first column Stella Tsantekidou asks if Labour is assessing the deputy leadership candidates like bureaucrats or talent scouts?

‘Bureaucrats or talent scouts?’ – LabourList

Is anybody else annoyed at our milquetoast deputy leadership race or am I just looking for trouble? The two candidates who got enough MP nominations,…

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · 26d

RIP Sundance.

a close up of a man wearing a trench coat and a tie

ALT: a close up of a man wearing a trench coat and a tie

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 27d

🌹 BREAKING: exclusive @survation.bsky.social and LabourList polling shows Lucy Powell leads Bridget Phillipson in the race to be Labour deputy leader by 17 points. labourlist.org/2025/09/excl...

Labour deputy leader election: Powell leads by over 15 points in exclusive member poll - LabourList

Lucy Powell has taken a decisive early lead over Bridget Phillipson in our exclusive polling of Labour members done by Survation.

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 29d

Our editor @emmaburnell.bsky.social looks at the considerations for Labour members as they choose a new deputy leader. labourlist.org/2025/09/brid...

What will members be considering as they vote for deputy leader? - LabourList

Editor Emma Burnell looks at what the considerations are for Labour members as they prepare to choose a new deputy leader?

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · Sep 11

Starmer has a cultivated image as someone who is a man of stolid caution. The truth is he takes a lot of risks. Sometimes they pay off. Sometimes... less so.

Me for the Guardian.

Starmer is always torn between risk and caution. When it came to Mandelson, the wrong side won | Emma Burnell

The PM stood by his man for so long, he can’t even claim credit now for firing him. It’s a worst-of-both-worlds scenario, says LabourList editor Emma Burnell

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · Sep 10

Excited to be joining @labourlist.bsky.social as a monthly columnist

I'll be writing on housing, early years and a range of other topics

I may even write about the Sea Wall and coastal areas - if I can sneak it past @emmaburnell.bsky.social

labourlist.org/2025/09/meet...

Meet the new LabourList columnists - LabourList

LabourList announces a raft of new columnists including Deborah Mattinson, Paul Nowak and Stella Tsantekidou.

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Emma Burnell @emmaburnell.bsky.social · Sep 9

Have written my first analysis piece as Editor of @labourlist.bsky.social looking at all the questions raised during the Labour Deputy Leader Election- and those that may linger longer.

Labour's deputy leadership election prompts questions for everyone - LabourList

Labour's deputy leadership race asks important questions of the leadership, MPs and ordinary Labour members

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