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💬 "Progress is back – and the work goes on."

🔴 Executive Director of Progress Adam Langleben writes on thirty years of Progress, for LabourList...

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‘Celebrating thirty years of Progress’ – LabourList
A fortnight ago, we marked thirty years of Progress, an organisation that has never existed for comfort or nostalgia, but for power with purpose. We…
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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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📣 First episode alert! LabourList In Conversation, brought to you in partnership with @thefabians.bsky.social goes live Tuesday 3rd Feb @ 5:15pm with Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram — talking Labour’s past, present & future 🔴

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In Conversation: with Mayor Steve Rotheram
The Fabian Society and LabourList are proud to present 'In Conversation', a new LIVE event series, streamed directly to your home wherever you are in the cou...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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💬 "Let's not let the Farages and the Trumps and the others set the tone"

🔴 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan with strong words on the progressive case for immigration, speaking to @EmmaBurnell.bsky.social following his speech at the Fabians conference on Saturday...
January 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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💬 “For the cost-of-living crisis to be beaten, local economic growth must be the answer”
✍️ Andrew Carter writes on why local economic growth is key to tackling the cost-of-living crisis.
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‘The cost of living crisis can only be beaten by local economic growth’ – LabourList
The Government’s economic strategy is its number one mission – but which one? The initial emphasis on achieving the ‘highest growth in the G7’ has…
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January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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📚 💬 “Education lights every stage of the journey to a better life”

✍️ Bambos Charalambous MP writes about education as a driver of opportunity and the importance of global cooperation.
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‘Education is the engine of opportunity – and global cooperation is how we keep it running’ – LabourList
Education lights every stage of the journey to a better life. It’s the single most important contributor to social mobility, equipping individuals with the skills…
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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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‼️ANNOUNCED‼️

🔴 Centre Left Grassroots Alliance announce their recommendations for NEC election 👀

🔗 Read here to find out who they are supporting👇
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Centre Left Grassroots Alliance announce recommendations for NEC election – LabourList
Momentum and Campaign for Labour Party Democracy (CLPD) have today announced the candidates they will be endorsing for the CLP section of Labour's National Executive…
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January 28, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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📢 “When he sits across the table from China’s leaders, Jimmy Lai’s name should be spoken clearly. Justice, credibility, and conscience demand nothing less.”

✍️ Tomas Roberto writes on Keir Starmer's trip to China...

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‘As the Prime Minister travels to China, he carries a moral responsibility’ – LabourList
As Keir Starmer heads to China this week, he carries more than trade briefs and diplomatic talking points in his red box. He carries a moral responsibility, one…
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January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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🔴 Live political chat you can interact with!

🎙️ LabourList In Conversation launches 3 Feb at 5:15pm with Steve Rotheram! 🎉

💬 Ask questions. Watch live!
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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🌟 All the fun of The Fabians !

🔴 Read the Fabian Society New Year Conference 2026 Round Up on LabourList to find out how it happened on the day...

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All the fun of the Fabians! Fabian Society New Year Conference 2026 Round Up – LabourList
The 2026 Fabian Society Conference hosted a stellar line-up of keynote speakers from across the Labour Party, all with the purpose of discussing how we…
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January 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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😅 It's fair to say it was an incredible tense weekend for Labour...

👀 So @EmmaBurnell.bsky.social HAD to ask the one question on everyone's minds 🤯

...guess we'll have to wait for the roundtable to find out who's telling the truth 😉

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January 27, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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📊 New NEC report from Ann Black covering party elections, campaigning against the Greens and student engagement, plus internal developments at the Labour NEC this month. 🔴

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Elections, attacking the Greens and work with students – Ann Black’s NEC report – LabourList
Vice-chair Peter Wheeler, deputising for Shabana Mahmood, welcomed members to the meeting.  Aimy Saunders of UNISON replaces Maggi Ferncombe, and Mick Whelan of ASLEF has…
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January 27, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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‼️ LABOURLIST EXCLUSIVE 🔴

📊 New analysis shows Labour MPs received nearly £150K in hospitality from Middle Eastern governments, more than they got from trade unions last year, sparking fresh questions about influence and transparency...

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Labour MPs receive more in hospitality from Middle East than unions - analysis - LabourList
Labour MPs received almost £150,000 in hospitality from Middle Eastern governments and organisations last year, eclipsing support offered by trade unions, LabourList can reveal.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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🎙️‼️ DON'T MISS LABOURLIST IN CONVERSATION ‼️ 🎙️

🔴 LabourList In Conversation with Steve Rotheram goes live Tuesday 3 February at 5:15pm!

⏰ Set your reminders and get your questions in, this one is worth watching! 👀
January 27, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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🫠 Is January over yet?

📆 January feels about 100 days long... LabourList will be here for every single one.

🏃 Help keep independent Labour journalism going through the longest month...

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[donate] LabourList is proud to be fully independent — without millionaire donors or Party backing. We rely on readers like you to keep our journalism…
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January 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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"After 24 years, it’s time for future generations to see the party through the next election and beyond"

Ann Black has announced she will not be standing for re-election to Labour's national executive committee
Veteran Labour NEC member Ann Black to stand down – LabourList
Veteran member of Labour’s national executive committee Ann Black has announced she will not be running for re-election. Black was first elected to the NEC…
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January 26, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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📣 🌹 BURNHAM BLOCKED.

The NEC Sub-committee has voted 8-1 to block Andy Burnham from becoming the candidate in Gorton and Denton.

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Andy Burnham blocked from standing in by-election by Labour NEC committee – LabourList
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing as a candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election by Labour's national executive committee. The…
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January 25, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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The Conclave has started. We will let you know as soon as we see the first sign of white smoke...
January 25, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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💬 "He's a Labour Mayor and he's part of our team and I don't think people should be slagging him off..."

🔴 Health Secretary Wes Streeting gave Emma Burnell his thoughts over the last 24 hours of speculation surrounding Andy Burnham's decision to seek candidacy in the Gorton and Denton by-election
January 24, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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‼️WATCH as Emma Burnell gets live reactions to Andy Burnham's decision to request permission to stand in the upcoming by-election in Gorton and Denton...
January 24, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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🌹 NEC members are said to be meeting as soon as tonight or tomorrow morning to decide on Burnham's candidacy for Gorton and Denton - meet the ten decision-makers
Gorton and Denton: Who will make decision over Andy Burnham’s candidacy? – LabourList
Andy Burnham has announced he will seek permission from Labour's National Executive Committee to enter the selection process for the Gorton and Denton by-election. With…
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January 24, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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‼️ LABOURLIST EXC:

💬 "I think stitch ups are not the thing that the Labour Party should be doing" - Miatta Fahnbulleh gives her thoughts on whether Andy Burnham should be allowed to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election 👀

🔴 Watch to see her full response...
January 24, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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BREAKING: Andy Burnham confirms he is seeking permission from the NEC to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election
Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in Gorton and Denton by-election – LabourList
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has asked Labour's national executive committee for permission to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election. In a statement on…
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January 24, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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🌟 Fabian Society Conference 2026 🌟

🎤 Emma Burnell has been speaking to some of the crowd here in London.

🔴 Watch to find out what attendees have been most looking forward to from today!
January 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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👀 Look who @EmmaBurnell_ had a chat with today at @TheFabians Conference 2026

🔴 Make sure to check our website for what @MayorofLondon Sadiq Kahn had to say in his key note speech this afternoon

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January 24, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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💬 "All working people deserve a future built on stability and peace – not fear and chaos. That’s the future the UK trade union movement will keep fighting for – in 2026 and beyond."

🔴 Read Paul Nowak's column for LabourList here👇
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Paul Nowak Column: 'solidarity doesn’t stop at the border. It never has' - LabourList
From Venezuela to Ukraine, global instability is rising. TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak on why peace, international law and stronger EU ties matter for working people and jobs in Britain.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:01 PM