Keiran O’Neill
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Keiran O’Neill
@keiranoneill.co.uk
Glaswegian outwith Glasgow. GMB Political Officer. “What’s left of the Possil Politburo”. Often organising. Views here, unfortunately, are my own.
Ten years ago today, I joined the Labour Party.
June 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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This Workers Memorial Day we gathered at GMB in Stoke to commemorate those workers who have lost their lives at work.

Simon Day, an Ambulance worker, tells us why the day - and union membership - is crucial in saving lives in the workplace.

#IWMD2025
April 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Nigel Farage’s Reform are soft on Russia, voted against your rights at work, and want to sell off the NHS.

They’re no friend to working people.

When they bring division and hate, we must choose solidarity and hope.
April 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Heading home after a lovely weekend in Derry with pals. Weather was glorious and the pubs had Tennent’s - so couldn’t have asked for more.

We inadvertently came on the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement which wasn’t lost on us. Definitely one of the best wee city’s going, well worth a visit.
April 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Literary Study Finds All Modern Narratives Derived From Classic ‘Alien Vs. Predator’ Conflict
theonion.com/literar...
March 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I can remember a time when Make Work Pay was just one side of an A5 by-election leaflet.

Tonight, MPs voted for the Employment Rights Bill to start delivering the new deal for working people.

That’s the difference that a Labour Government working with trade unions can make.
March 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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For generations, North Sea oil and gas workers have powered our industries, warmed our homes and kept our country moving.

We will be dependent on gas for decades to come, and we can’t rely on imports to meet our needs.

These workers and their communities deserve a future.
March 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Bought my mum tickets to Devil wears Prada musical thinking I wouldn’t have to go. I was wrong. Your prayers and solidarity are welcome at this trying time.
February 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Today in the House of Commons @kevinmckenna.co.uk talked about living with HIV.

“It's whittled down to one tablet a day.”

This is a significant act but delivered as Kevin would like it to be treated – as just another long term condition like many others.
February 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Well this blows the Rutherglen by-election out the bloody water!

Proud of @aidanmarshall.bsky.social who is going to be a brilliant councillor for his hometown.
Kirkitilloch East, North and Twechar (East Dunbartonshire) by-election, first preferences:

Lab: 958 (30.2%, +1.0)
SNP: 726 (22.9%, -16.0)
Lib Dem: 677 (21.3%, +2.6)
RUK: 476 (15%, new)
Con: 131 (4.1%, -7.8)
Grn: 128 (4%, new)
Alba: 63 (2%, new)
Sovereignty: 18 (0.6%, new)

Labour elected stage TBC.
February 14, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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Thousands of Scottish construction workers travel to Hinkley Point every week for work.

New nuclear is great for jobs and low carbon electricity.

Scotland needs baseload power to supplement intermittent renewables.
SNP Gov accused of stopping £1bn economic 'boom' over new nuclear power snub
The GMB Scotland trade union says there are huge gains from backing new plants.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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This week is #HeartUnions Week🧡

By campaigning together GMB members make work better 👏

Join our union 👉 gmb.org.uk/join-gmb
February 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Anas Sarwar goes nuclear: He announces Scottish Labour is in favour of new reactors being built north of the Border.

He claims SNP opposition to nuclear energy is depriving Scotland of billions in investment.
February 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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83 Stoke pottery workers woke up on Monday with no job.

Thank you Gareth Snell MP for raising the crisis facing the ceramics sector.

It’s time to back British pottery 🇬🇧
February 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Thank you to @elsiegreenwood.bsky.social who has just reminded me that I can no longer vote in Young Labour elections. What a great day.
January 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Just out of seeing Kyoto at Soho Place, had no expectations going in but left thinking it’s one of the best things I have seen in years. Definitely worth going to see.
January 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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The country voted for change last summer and for a new deal for working people.

Bidfood’s attack on the rights of their workers shows just how much it’s needed.

GMB members at Bidfood will have the full support of their union in facing down these threats.
Of course there’s a bosses’ backlash over workers’ rights. Starmer must face them down | Polly Toynbee
Business leaders may thunder about job cuts, but their threats could backfire: union membership is only growing, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I have managed to avoid the Traitors until tonight and I am now completely hooked.
January 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden joins forces with Emmy, BAFTA, and SAG Award winner Martin Freeman in the West End premiere of David Ireland's The Fifth Step directed by Finn den Hertog

📍sohoplace 11 weeks only from 10 May

Tickets on sale at 10am
sohoplace.org/shows/the-fi...
January 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Care workers do an incredible job, and they deserve to be paid properly and treated fairly.

That means being able to afford to take time off when sick - not spreading illness or falling into debt.

Great to join our members in HC One on their “Sick of SSP” campaign day. 🤒
January 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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For decades, councils have got away with stealing wages from women workers. Time’s up.

All over the country, GMB is organising and campaigning for pay justice.
Councils fear bankruptcy over wave of sex discrimination claims
Multimillion-pound settlements are expected to be agreed with six local authorities after a £500m payout was arranged with Birmingham City Council
www.thetimes.com
January 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM