I'd be expected to say this, but that was pitch perfect from Keir in the Commons earlier.
He didn't speak to the technicalities of what Gray found or when the full report would be published, but to the anger and hurt people feel.
Three months ago
@JennyChapman
said she would be “sitting in
@Keir_Starmer
’s office until he agrees to stand for Labour leader.”
She got him to stand. And whatever happens on Saturday she ran the best campaign I have ever been part of.
It’s the honour and privilege of my life to be elected as Leader of the Labour Party.
I will lead this great party into a new era, with confidence and hope, so that when the time comes, we can serve our country again – in government.
By restoring his party’s credibility on security and patriotism, Keir Starmer is positioning Labour as a government-in-waiting.
My piece in
@Guardian
on Question Time, Salisbury and what ‘a new leadership’ meant to Starmer. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
'One rule for them' was first uttered by someone in Durham. It has become synonymous with the Conservatives and changed the political landscape.
My
@ObserverUK
column today about how Labour captured that slogan and how it can learn from its success.👇🏻👇🏻
🌹Labour news: Ben Nunn, former comms chief to Keir Starmer, is returning to work for the party.
He’ll be taking over from Rachel Reeves aide Heather Iqbal, who is going on mat leave in August, to help the party with its economic message & strategy.
Sadly the marathon didn’t finish how I would have hoped after - of all things - getting knocked and breaking my hip.
Really disappointed not to have finished. But so proud of the money I raised for
@barnardos
and *huge* thanks to
@stjohnambulance
who were absolutely incredible.
Today’s finding of contempt is a real low point for this Government. By treating Parliament with contempt, the Government has lost the respect of the House.
#ContemptOfParliament
That assessment of Johnson's politics and his character is not new to Keir either.
He has believed it to be true, said it many times and that's why he could speak so powerfully this afternoon.
Shadow Brexit secretary
@Keir_Starmer
says Labour's people's vote would be between "a credible leave option and remain" and he would personally vote for remain
@BBCnickrobinson
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#r4Today
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My son was six months old yesterday. He has already had two prime ministers and now apparently about to have his fourth chancellor.
I was six years old before I had lived through the same.
Wild.
“Different constituencies are doing different things.
“You’re going to see some area that are Labour that should be Conservative. That’s ok.
“It’s early. If you’re a LibDem, take a photo. The map looks good for you now. It won’t last. Have some coffee.”
I haven’t done this before (so go easy on me!) but good to chat with
@jessicaelgot
about Keir, the reshuffle and why Labour should focus it’s attack on a Prime Minister that ‘over promises and under delivers.’
(And why my partner was particularly angry with the last reshuffle…)
Next week Britain will have a new prime minister and Labour will have a new opponent. The economy, competence and a message of change will be the dividing lines that matter most.
Me in
@guardian
over the weekend.
Or they're abstaining to get themselves out of a short-term bind without thinking about the longer-term consequences, e.g. recall the legal advice on the backstop which led to ministers being found in contempt of Parliament after they refused to published.
So if Tory MPs are abstaining, this humble address will pass and the government will have to disclose whatever documents relating to Lebedev are in its locker.
Q is whether they are quite as explosive as opposition expect - recall DD's Brexit impact assessments - or even exist
Days like this feel weird for the opposition. While the Tories fight it out, Labour will be turning up to work feeling irrelevant.
However, Boris Johnson’s survival is Labour’s opportunity. My piece for
@politico
on how Labour should seize it.
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
So excited to be able to share that my book, Wild City, will be published by
@orionspring
in April 2022. So please send me all your best stories about all forms of urban wildlife!
@orionbooks
@CBGBooks
If Labour is be a patriotic party again, then it has to be proud to stand with our nation’s flag.
If it is to be trusted with our nation’s security again, then it has to bring clarity where previously there had been ambiguity.
Me in today’s
@Guardian
.
🚨🚨IT’S PUBLICATION DAY 🚨🚨
Looking forward to be appearing on
@BBCr4today
at 0850 to talk about my new book, Wild City, and how we can protect our urban wildlife.
Listen here 👇👇👇
This is a really important piece from
@Flo_Wilk
.
Less than twelve hours after my son was born I was told to leave the hospital because COVID restrictions were still in place.
We do not talk enough about the impact that has is still having on women and their partners.
When I had my son by c section 6 months ago, my hospital wouldn’t allow my partner to stay overnight, due, they claimed, to covid. Hospitals are STILL restricting access to partners now & women are still suffering. My latest for
@Telegraph
@birthrightsorg
The test for Keir Starmer's missions will not come today or in 18 months' time.
It’s in 2029 and whether he can stand on the steps of Downing Street and convince people they are better off under Labour.
My piece for
@theipaper
:
Some big news from me: I have today agreed to become the Deputy Mayor (Transport) for
@sadiqkhan
. This is a huge job with a massive impact on the life, health and economy of London. I will be leaving Parliament after 8 incredible years.
Excited to be putting myself forward to be the next
@UKLabour
parliamentary candidate in South Swindon.
I’m a Swindon girl - born and bred. It’s time for a change here and I have the experience, skills and determination to make it happen.
Incredibly proud of this.
I'm still not ready to give up Nando's, but having read Flo's book even I have a greater appreciation of wildlife.
Pre-order with the link below:👇👇👇
💥Exciting news – my first book, Wild City, is now available to preorder: 💥
And now I can finally reveal the beautiful cover too! 🦊🐀🐿
@orionspring
@CBGBooks
BREAKING: The Govt has officially been defeated twice in a row & go down in ignominy as being the first Govt found in contempt of Parliament. Theresa May’s in contempt and incompetent Govt must now publish the full and final legal advice from the Attorney General. Lost by 18
Proud of
@Flo_Wilk
who is guest presenting
#TweetOfTheDay
on
@BBCRadio4
this week (and getting better media coverage than I ever manage).
Listen to the first episode here:
Labour must go after the Conservatives as the party that wrecked the economy, akin to Cameron and Osborne’s on Brown’s government. While Truss presides over economic decline, Starmer must promise growth.
Me last month (and today doesn’t change it).
Conor McGinn has stepped down as Labour’s deputy national campaign coordinator, Keir Starmer told shadow cabinet earlier.
He is undergoing treatment for a genetic heart condition. Spox: “Conor is fine and after some time off he will be back working hard for his constituents.”
HISTORIC HAT-TRICK: The Govt has been defeated for a third time in a row by 22. The Amdt guarantees any future ‘neutral motion’ under S.13 of the EU Withdrawal Act will be amendable, guaranteeing Parliament a future meaningful vote if May loses on Dec 11
#InOfficeButNotInPower
@bbclaurak
@BBCPolitics
You're one of the absolute best. For all the years we worked together you were always decent, kind and fair. Best of luck for the future.