James Mills
@jamesmills.bsky.social
Husband, father, Arsenal & Hibs supporter - a former Labour political adviser... and current advocate for the North.
Strong agree, I actually look forward to my kids putting it on... although controvertial view but Andor series 1 has to be the best Start Wars series made.
November 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Strong agree, I actually look forward to my kids putting it on... although controvertial view but Andor series 1 has to be the best Start Wars series made.
I discussed my below article too...
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Updating Labour’s 2017 approach on income tax would ensure that only the top 5% of earners pay more - a fair and reasonable dividing line argues former advisor to John McDonnell @jamesmills.bsky.social
‘To win back trust, Labour needs a clear dividing line on tax’ – LabourList
There are few things as a political adviser, outside of elections, that makes one's heart sink more than a new poll when your party is…
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November 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I discussed my below article too...
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We’ve got to come together as a team now, reset and focus on how we work collectively to deliver for the country. And get back out on the #LabourDoorStep🌹
October 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We’ve got to come together as a team now, reset and focus on how we work collectively to deliver for the country. And get back out on the #LabourDoorStep🌹
And when you factor in the polling evidence, it suggests that to start to revive our poll numbers we need to pivot to a traditional Labour position
September 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
And when you factor in the polling evidence, it suggests that to start to revive our poll numbers we need to pivot to a traditional Labour position
GBP/USD fell sharply too (see chart).
Not quite mini-budget levels, but markets clearly flinched during #PMQs.
The lesson from the mini-budget?
Don’t leave a vacuum when markets are this volatile... or events will end up controlling you!
Not quite mini-budget levels, but markets clearly flinched during #PMQs.
The lesson from the mini-budget?
Don’t leave a vacuum when markets are this volatile... or events will end up controlling you!
July 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
GBP/USD fell sharply too (see chart).
Not quite mini-budget levels, but markets clearly flinched during #PMQs.
The lesson from the mini-budget?
Don’t leave a vacuum when markets are this volatile... or events will end up controlling you!
Not quite mini-budget levels, but markets clearly flinched during #PMQs.
The lesson from the mini-budget?
Don’t leave a vacuum when markets are this volatile... or events will end up controlling you!
And crucially, this investment is broadly progressive!🌹
The biggest public service gains go to lower-income households, both in cash terms and as a share of income... #SpendingReview
The biggest public service gains go to lower-income households, both in cash terms and as a share of income... #SpendingReview
June 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
And crucially, this investment is broadly progressive!🌹
The biggest public service gains go to lower-income households, both in cash terms and as a share of income... #SpendingReview
The biggest public service gains go to lower-income households, both in cash terms and as a share of income... #SpendingReview
Another chart, this from ResFo, that shows the scale of change under Labour.🌹
Since Mar 2024, Labour in govt is adding £402bn in extra departmental spending by 29/30 - including £276bn for day-to-day public services.
A clear step change after years of restraint! #SpendingReview
Since Mar 2024, Labour in govt is adding £402bn in extra departmental spending by 29/30 - including £276bn for day-to-day public services.
A clear step change after years of restraint! #SpendingReview
June 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Another chart, this from ResFo, that shows the scale of change under Labour.🌹
Since Mar 2024, Labour in govt is adding £402bn in extra departmental spending by 29/30 - including £276bn for day-to-day public services.
A clear step change after years of restraint! #SpendingReview
Since Mar 2024, Labour in govt is adding £402bn in extra departmental spending by 29/30 - including £276bn for day-to-day public services.
A clear step change after years of restraint! #SpendingReview
Another interesting chart, likely to feature in IFS/ResFo analysis, in 28/29, households in the top half of the income distribution (approx. £33k–£63k+) gain more in cash terms from tax & benefit changes than lower-income households (<£33k). Driven by NIC cuts and PIP/UC reforms...😬 #SpendingReview
June 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Another interesting chart, likely to feature in IFS/ResFo analysis, in 28/29, households in the top half of the income distribution (approx. £33k–£63k+) gain more in cash terms from tax & benefit changes than lower-income households (<£33k). Driven by NIC cuts and PIP/UC reforms...😬 #SpendingReview
Likewise, from Nov 2026, PIP claimants will need to score 4+ points in one activity to qualify for a daily living award, and HMT expects this to save a huge £4.5bn by 29/30... this seems bigger than previously briefed. #SpendingReview
June 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Likewise, from Nov 2026, PIP claimants will need to score 4+ points in one activity to qualify for a daily living award, and HMT expects this to save a huge £4.5bn by 29/30... this seems bigger than previously briefed. #SpendingReview