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I am enjoying every second of every minute of every hour of every day. My reflections on my first few months and the two stories that can be told about Labour during that time.
LabourList Editor @emmaburnell.bsky.social looks back over a turbulent but important few months in Labour politics. And wishes readers a very merry Xmas!
‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… my first four months as Editor’ – LabourList
There are two very different tales to be told about the Labour government this year. And they are both true. There's the one we all…
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December 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I am enjoying every second of every minute of every hour of every day. My reflections on my first few months and the two stories that can be told about Labour during that time.
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It is days like this that remind us why we do it.
Yes, I'll get back in the weeds in the new year. Yes, it's not always easy being a Labour member.
BUT! YES it's totally totally worth it when we make such an important difference to worker's lives.
Merry Christmas.
Yes, I'll get back in the weeds in the new year. Yes, it's not always easy being a Labour member.
BUT! YES it's totally totally worth it when we make such an important difference to worker's lives.
Merry Christmas.
📣 🌹 BREAKING: The Employment Rights Bill has passed Parliament. It's a landmark win for working people says @labourunionsuk.bsky.social chair Joanne Thomas.
‘The Employment Rights Bill is a massive step forward – but we’re not done delivering for working people’ – LabourList
Labour’s landmark Employment Rights legislation has now, finally, passed both Houses of Parliament. It cannot be underestimated how big a leap forward this will be…
labourlist.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
It is days like this that remind us why we do it.
Yes, I'll get back in the weeds in the new year. Yes, it's not always easy being a Labour member.
BUT! YES it's totally totally worth it when we make such an important difference to worker's lives.
Merry Christmas.
Yes, I'll get back in the weeds in the new year. Yes, it's not always easy being a Labour member.
BUT! YES it's totally totally worth it when we make such an important difference to worker's lives.
Merry Christmas.
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Incredible Autumn Safari this AM. Plenty of birds on the move/arriving with constant stream of Swallow & House Martin, 1 drake Scaup, 3 (distant) WT Eagle, 1 Osprey, 4 Marsh Harrier, 1 Little Stint, 73 Spoonbill, 1 Hobby, 1 GW Egret, 2 Glossy Ibis @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Incredible Autumn Safari this AM. Plenty of birds on the move/arriving with constant stream of Swallow & House Martin, 1 drake Scaup, 3 (distant) WT Eagle, 1 Osprey, 4 Marsh Harrier, 1 Little Stint, 73 Spoonbill, 1 Hobby, 1 GW Egret, 2 Glossy Ibis @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
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Hit 4000 birds ringed at Carey this autumn today with a monster of a 20.0g Sedge Warbler! However, the stand out highlight of the morning was this stunning HOBBY!! Not something I ever thought I would be lucky enough to catch!
August 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Hit 4000 birds ringed at Carey this autumn today with a monster of a 20.0g Sedge Warbler! However, the stand out highlight of the morning was this stunning HOBBY!! Not something I ever thought I would be lucky enough to catch!
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Juvenile Osprey 5R5 (identified by another photographer) from the Carey nest flying over the Wareham Channel this morning, seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Summer Safari cruise. @ukoi.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Juvenile Osprey 5R5 (identified by another photographer) from the Carey nest flying over the Wareham Channel this morning, seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Summer Safari cruise. @ukoi.bsky.social
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Terrific to see Careys Osprey chick 5R5 in the harbour for the first time on our Summer Safari this AM. Also unringed Osprey fish catch, 2 WT Eagle, 1 juv Goshawk, 1 C Scoter, 1 Spotted Redshank, 2 Bearded Tit, 9 Spoonbill and 11 Avocet.
📸- Sophie Hale, Orlando Prugel-Bennnett and Alison Copland
📸- Sophie Hale, Orlando Prugel-Bennnett and Alison Copland
July 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Terrific to see Careys Osprey chick 5R5 in the harbour for the first time on our Summer Safari this AM. Also unringed Osprey fish catch, 2 WT Eagle, 1 juv Goshawk, 1 C Scoter, 1 Spotted Redshank, 2 Bearded Tit, 9 Spoonbill and 11 Avocet.
📸- Sophie Hale, Orlando Prugel-Bennnett and Alison Copland
📸- Sophie Hale, Orlando Prugel-Bennnett and Alison Copland
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Adult male Osprey seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Summer Safari cruise this morning. I initially thought it was unringed, but looks as if it may be ringed after all. Possibly 5H3 (from the moult)? @ukoi.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Adult male Osprey seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Summer Safari cruise this morning. I initially thought it was unringed, but looks as if it may be ringed after all. Possibly 5H3 (from the moult)? @ukoi.bsky.social
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Common Scoter in the Wareham Channel, plus female White-tailed Eagle G466 on Shag Looe spit and (closer) male WTE G463 on Gold Point, seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Summer Safari cruise this morning. Great trip despite the intermittent drizzle!
July 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Common Scoter in the Wareham Channel, plus female White-tailed Eagle G466 on Shag Looe spit and (closer) male WTE G463 on Gold Point, seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Summer Safari cruise this morning. Great trip despite the intermittent drizzle!
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Adult male Osprey catching a fish in Arne Bay this morning, watched not only by the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Summer Safari cruise but also nearby male WTE G463, who didn't bother to chase it. @ukoi.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Adult male Osprey catching a fish in Arne Bay this morning, watched not only by the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Summer Safari cruise but also nearby male WTE G463, who didn't bother to chase it. @ukoi.bsky.social
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This morning's two Ospreys in the Wareham Channel, seen from the Cordite Way VP. Not the greatest photos, but the tatty one looks unringed, the other one (which was moulting a primary on each wing) may be ringed. Neither actually caught a fish while I was there. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This morning's two Ospreys in the Wareham Channel, seen from the Cordite Way VP. Not the greatest photos, but the tatty one looks unringed, the other one (which was moulting a primary on each wing) may be ringed. Neither actually caught a fish while I was there. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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Newly fledged juvenile Ospreys showing off their flying skills at Carey this morning during a public group tour. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @ukoi.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Newly fledged juvenile Ospreys showing off their flying skills at Carey this morning during a public group tour. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @ukoi.bsky.social
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A Wall butterfly in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. This butterfly has been in serious decline in recent years and is on the Section 41 list of species of principal importance.
@dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
@lgspace.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
@dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
@lgspace.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A Wall butterfly in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. This butterfly has been in serious decline in recent years and is on the Section 41 list of species of principal importance.
@dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
@lgspace.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
@dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
@lgspace.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
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Went out in search of Quail last evening and failed but this Corn Bunting sang nicely for us in the evening sun. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Went out in search of Quail last evening and failed but this Corn Bunting sang nicely for us in the evening sun. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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Last night we successfully ringed the chicks of ‘Nest 2’, the juveniles of our male 374 and his new mate 1H1. The chicks were ringed 5R7 and 5R8, both with intermediate weights of 1.64kg so sexes couldn’t be immediately determined, although that should become clear in the coming weeks.
July 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Last night we successfully ringed the chicks of ‘Nest 2’, the juveniles of our male 374 and his new mate 1H1. The chicks were ringed 5R7 and 5R8, both with intermediate weights of 1.64kg so sexes couldn’t be immediately determined, although that should become clear in the coming weeks.
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This could have happened 40 years ago !
GOOD NEWS: Lead shot will be banned! RESULT!
After years of campaigning, the use of toxic lead ammunition by the shooting industry will be banned. This is excellent news for people's health and for wildlife.
Read the Defra press release here: wildjustice.org.uk/general/toxi...
After years of campaigning, the use of toxic lead ammunition by the shooting industry will be banned. This is excellent news for people's health and for wildlife.
Read the Defra press release here: wildjustice.org.uk/general/toxi...
July 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This could have happened 40 years ago !
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'A total of 3,670 women had to declare that they had been a victim of rape in order to gain an exemption from the two-child limit on benefits.' @bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Fury as one in nine children hit by two-child benefit cap
The number of children impacted by the two-child benefit cap has increased, prompting campaigners to call for action.
www.bigissue.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
'A total of 3,670 women had to declare that they had been a victim of rape in order to gain an exemption from the two-child limit on benefits.' @bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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1️⃣ Policy and Advocacy Officer
2️⃣ Researcher
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Work with us - Southall Black Sisters
We have secured critical reforms that have advanced the cause of gender equality, justice, and human rights for Black and minoritised women through our advocacy, advice, policy and lobbying work - but...
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July 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
✨ Exciting opportunities to work at Southall Black Sisters!
1️⃣ Policy and Advocacy Officer
2️⃣ Researcher
📝 Apply by: 10am on Friday 18 July
🗓️ Interviews: 23 and 24 July
🔗 southallblacksisters.org.uk/get-involved...
1️⃣ Policy and Advocacy Officer
2️⃣ Researcher
📝 Apply by: 10am on Friday 18 July
🗓️ Interviews: 23 and 24 July
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A truth told by one but in this debate drowned out by politicians who are owned or are the landed gentry & right wing media
lets be absolutely clear about this debate
It has nothing to do with anything other than the freedom of the pro hunting lobby to use guns to kill animals for blood sport
lets be absolutely clear about this debate
It has nothing to do with anything other than the freedom of the pro hunting lobby to use guns to kill animals for blood sport
July 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A truth told by one but in this debate drowned out by politicians who are owned or are the landed gentry & right wing media
lets be absolutely clear about this debate
It has nothing to do with anything other than the freedom of the pro hunting lobby to use guns to kill animals for blood sport
lets be absolutely clear about this debate
It has nothing to do with anything other than the freedom of the pro hunting lobby to use guns to kill animals for blood sport
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She was the only real voice of opposition there to grouse shooting.
Following the debate, later on the same evening, she was then on Newsnight opposing the government's disability reforms.
Labour needs more switched-on people like MP Olivia Blake. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
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Following the debate, later on the same evening, she was then on Newsnight opposing the government's disability reforms.
Labour needs more switched-on people like MP Olivia Blake. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
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"There's a sense of betrayal about the Timms Review"
Labour MP Olivia Blake is still concerned by the Government's plans to cut disability benefits.
#Newsnight
Labour MP Olivia Blake is still concerned by the Government's plans to cut disability benefits.
#Newsnight
July 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
She was the only real voice of opposition there to grouse shooting.
Following the debate, later on the same evening, she was then on Newsnight opposing the government's disability reforms.
Labour needs more switched-on people like MP Olivia Blake. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/bbcn...
Following the debate, later on the same evening, she was then on Newsnight opposing the government's disability reforms.
Labour needs more switched-on people like MP Olivia Blake. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/bbcn...
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Watch @oliviablakemp.bsky.social’s brutal takedown of driven grouse shooting in just 90 seconds from last weeks debate in Parliament.
@wildjustice.bsky.social
@wildjustice.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Watch @oliviablakemp.bsky.social’s brutal takedown of driven grouse shooting in just 90 seconds from last weeks debate in Parliament.
@wildjustice.bsky.social
@wildjustice.bsky.social
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Wow all the threats and insults to me because I know as most people do that biology is real. I want single sex spaces for women and children not to be medicalised and sterilised. Gender ideology is crumbling so you can scream at me all you like , we all know that is the case.
July 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Wow all the threats and insults to me because I know as most people do that biology is real. I want single sex spaces for women and children not to be medicalised and sterilised. Gender ideology is crumbling so you can scream at me all you like , we all know that is the case.
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Nice to record successful breeding by Teal again at #LytchettFields , female with 5 well grown youngsters in irrigation ditch around French's, also 1st juve Med Gull on fields @harbourbirds.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Nice to record successful breeding by Teal again at #LytchettFields , female with 5 well grown youngsters in irrigation ditch around French's, also 1st juve Med Gull on fields @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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RSPB still prefers licensing scheme for driven grouse shooting rather than a ban, but its 5yr policy review is due in Oct 2025, based on whether it considers 'effective reform' has been delivered since 2020.
No evidence of 'effective reform' that I can see..
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/05/r...
No evidence of 'effective reform' that I can see..
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/05/r...
RSPB response to Westminster Hall debate on banning driven grouse shooting
The RSPB did a fair bit of lobbying and campaigning on the back of the recent Wild Justice petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting. Although agreeing with Wild Justice on the various p…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
July 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
RSPB still prefers licensing scheme for driven grouse shooting rather than a ban, but its 5yr policy review is due in Oct 2025, based on whether it considers 'effective reform' has been delivered since 2020.
No evidence of 'effective reform' that I can see..
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/05/r...
No evidence of 'effective reform' that I can see..
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/05/r...