Mark Tarran
@marktarran.bsky.social
Employment lawyer, Senior Editor at Practical Law. Own views.
Not just attacking the victim but proffering a narrative that the video evidence shows cannot possibly have even a grain of truth.
January 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Not just attacking the victim but proffering a narrative that the video evidence shows cannot possibly have even a grain of truth.
Even if this agent is ultimately hung out to dry for having acted contrary to his “training”, the deed is done, the fear of death is instilled, the populace is further subdued. A person with a bullet in their head can take no solace from being legally in the right.
January 8, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Even if this agent is ultimately hung out to dry for having acted contrary to his “training”, the deed is done, the fear of death is instilled, the populace is further subdued. A person with a bullet in their head can take no solace from being legally in the right.
Guessing wrong must now become an act of defiance, a moral imperative in the face of the madness that now prevails.
December 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Guessing wrong must now become an act of defiance, a moral imperative in the face of the madness that now prevails.
I am convinced this is Roger’s attempt to give you just enough hope to suck you back in to his twisted game, ready for the sucker punch. I bet it’s not even going to be Jesus or even St Nick on the 24th, it’ll be a duck-billed platypus in a pudding basin or some such.
December 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I am convinced this is Roger’s attempt to give you just enough hope to suck you back in to his twisted game, ready for the sucker punch. I bet it’s not even going to be Jesus or even St Nick on the 24th, it’ll be a duck-billed platypus in a pudding basin or some such.
This may look like a victory but in truth it shows Roger’s Machiavellian nature. You had a real moment of personal growth yesterday and I think I speak for all of us on this journey when I say we were proud of you. But this last minute switch to overtly Christmassy imagery risks undoing all of that.
December 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
This may look like a victory but in truth it shows Roger’s Machiavellian nature. You had a real moment of personal growth yesterday and I think I speak for all of us on this journey when I say we were proud of you. But this last minute switch to overtly Christmassy imagery risks undoing all of that.
Heartbreaking. I’m not sure any of us can survive another week of this.
December 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Heartbreaking. I’m not sure any of us can survive another week of this.
I ended up watching the debate on a few minutes delay by the end as my feed kept buffering! So I missed the actual climax.
December 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I ended up watching the debate on a few minutes delay by the end as my feed kept buffering! So I missed the actual climax.
I’m not sure what that impact assessment is supposed to do though. It’s not the same as a consultation. And if it suggests removing the cap might be a bad idea, will they just not bring that bit into force? I very much doubt that’s the plan but I might be wrong
December 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I’m not sure what that impact assessment is supposed to do though. It’s not the same as a consultation. And if it suggests removing the cap might be a bad idea, will they just not bring that bit into force? I very much doubt that’s the plan but I might be wrong
Lord Sharpe withdrew his amendment based on government assurance of an impact assessment prior to commencement.
December 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Lord Sharpe withdrew his amendment based on government assurance of an impact assessment prior to commencement.
Well it looks like it’s all over. Bill has finally passed!
December 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Well it looks like it’s all over. Bill has finally passed!
Lord Fox also doesn’t want to derail the bill. Looks like Lib Dem support has switched to the government.
December 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Lord Fox also doesn’t want to derail the bill. Looks like Lib Dem support has switched to the government.
Lord Vaux (who previously was trenchantly against the gov in this) says he is now going to “respect the will of the elected chamber” even though he is unhappy.
December 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Lord Vaux (who previously was trenchantly against the gov in this) says he is now going to “respect the will of the elected chamber” even though he is unhappy.
Lord Pannick quoting from yesterday’s business letter saying “now is the time to pass the bill”.
December 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Lord Pannick quoting from yesterday’s business letter saying “now is the time to pass the bill”.
Raises the spectre of “multimillion pound payouts” to failed water bosses among others.
December 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Raises the spectre of “multimillion pound payouts” to failed water bosses among others.
Pulling no punches over accusing the government of acting “unconstitutionally” in introducing this new measure at ping pong, as well as “misrepresenting” to the House the extent of the roundtable agreement on the cap.
December 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Pulling no punches over accusing the government of acting “unconstitutionally” in introducing this new measure at ping pong, as well as “misrepresenting” to the House the extent of the roundtable agreement on the cap.
Lord Sharpe pushing his amendment to abolish 52 week cap and consult on the 118k cash cap.
December 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Lord Sharpe pushing his amendment to abolish 52 week cap and consult on the 118k cash cap.
And of course they can still get rid of the 52 weeks pay cap now, by statutory instrument, with the blessing of business leaders, which will mean far more for most ordinary workers than the overall cash cap.
December 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
And of course they can still get rid of the 52 weeks pay cap now, by statutory instrument, with the blessing of business leaders, which will mean far more for most ordinary workers than the overall cash cap.
I can see why they felt the need to come out of the roundtable negotiations with a “win” but I think that getting this enormous bill passed with hardly any losses in terms of policy goals is a massive win in itself, without the complication of the cap, which could in any event be addressed later.
December 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I can see why they felt the need to come out of the roundtable negotiations with a “win” but I think that getting this enormous bill passed with hardly any losses in terms of policy goals is a massive win in itself, without the complication of the cap, which could in any event be addressed later.
We can go on all day, which just goes to show how much there is to consult about if the government would actually take that approach. It’s been good to engage with you on this and to try and understand the government position.
December 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We can go on all day, which just goes to show how much there is to consult about if the government would actually take that approach. It’s been good to engage with you on this and to try and understand the government position.
Bosses will continue to price in likely awards, because in most cases loss of earnings is small. Median UD awards are less than 7k. That won’t change.
December 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Bosses will continue to price in likely awards, because in most cases loss of earnings is small. Median UD awards are less than 7k. That won’t change.
Also worth remembering that consultation before legislating on employment rights was also a manifesto commitment.
December 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Also worth remembering that consultation before legislating on employment rights was also a manifesto commitment.
Which is why proper consultation should be undertaken before legislating.
December 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Which is why proper consultation should be undertaken before legislating.
Point 1 is exactly why no cap is a niche benefit for mainly very highly paid workers.
Point 2 ignores how senior terminations, esp board level, are done in practice (negotiated settlement based on contractual notice). Removing the cap will potentially change the landscape on exec termination.
Point 2 ignores how senior terminations, esp board level, are done in practice (negotiated settlement based on contractual notice). Removing the cap will potentially change the landscape on exec termination.
December 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Point 1 is exactly why no cap is a niche benefit for mainly very highly paid workers.
Point 2 ignores how senior terminations, esp board level, are done in practice (negotiated settlement based on contractual notice). Removing the cap will potentially change the landscape on exec termination.
Point 2 ignores how senior terminations, esp board level, are done in practice (negotiated settlement based on contractual notice). Removing the cap will potentially change the landscape on exec termination.
I was surprised the Lords didn’t observe the Salisbury convention over day one unfair dismissal but we are where we are. We can save the blame for later but I don’t think the government’s chosen way forward right now is the right one.
December 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I was surprised the Lords didn’t observe the Salisbury convention over day one unfair dismissal but we are where we are. We can save the blame for later but I don’t think the government’s chosen way forward right now is the right one.