Baroness Keeley of Worsley (also on BlueSky)

Labour Peer. Former Labour MP for Worsley & Eccles South & former Shadow Minister for Music and Tourism

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 NEW: Labour MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk’s X after Grok generated a photo of her in a bikini

“Elon Musk knew that Grok didn't have these safeguards… he went ahead [with it] anyway”

[Guy Lambert @GuyLambertUK]

@RobKenyonReform You'll lose.

You blocked me on your Facebook page because I'm one of many who are challenging you and your supporters. We call you out when Reform fans from across the country bombard it with support.

You're a weak man, a puppet of Farage, and you'll achieve nothing.

[Right To Life UK @RightToLifeUK]

🌹MAJOR INTERVENTION: Labour big hitter & former Cabinet minister, Louise Haigh, says she “would not support attempts” to invoke the Parliament Acts to force the assisted suicide Bill into law & that it’s “extremely unlikely” the Parliament Acts would be used for the Bill.🧵1/

[The New Statesman @NewStatesman]

THE CASUAL COUP by @PronouncedAlva

On the campaign trail with Andy Burnham:

This is a campaign on several levels. Burnham has “a tough fight” against Reform, as I hear him say repeatedly while watching him door-knocking. But he’s also fighting two other implied contests: with a Labour selectorate of MPs and members, who soon may well have to decide whether to nominate or vote for him to replace Keir Starmer; and with the electorate at large, who soon could find themselves choosing between Burnham and Nigel Farage in a general election. This is a tight by-election against Farage’s Reform, but Burnham is already being scrutinised as a prospective prime minister.

With three weeks to go until polling day, Burnham has allowed me to accompany him while campaigning in Makerfield, an invitation extended only to the New Statesman.

He says this by-election is the last chance to stop Reform. “If I just put it in the terms of Greater Manchester, I feel we’re on the cusp. If we don’t pull it back now, I think something changes.” On Wigan Council, Labour lost all of the seats it was defending to Reform in May. “That’s a very big statement. You can’t just see that and minimise it.” When people ask him “Why this moment?” results like that are why.

As one of Andy Burnham’s closest allies put it to me: “Whatever happens, this will be in the history books.”

Cover photo by Niall Hodson for the New Statesman

[Jess Asato MP @Jess4Lowestoft]

The ability of Grok to strip women and children was not an accident.

Safeguards could have been built into the chatbot, but its creators chose not to.

I'm launching this High Court claim to pursue accountability for those choices.

[Guy Lambert @GuyLambertUK]

Yup, @RobKenyonReform has blocked me from accessing his Facebook page.

All I’ve done is post opinions, asked questions to Rob, and challenged other users. No bad language, nothing offensive, yet I can no longer access it.

So much for @reformparty_uk the champion of free speech.

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

Good news in case you missed it.

Figures soon to be released will show that Makerfield’s air quality is now meeting legal standards.

So no Clean Air Zone - not now, not ever!

[Jess Asato MP @Jess4Lowestoft]

Today, I’m launching a High Court claim against xAI, the company behind Grok.

I am just one of thousands of women and even children who have been the victim of abusive and sexualised AI deepfakes.

This should never have happened – and xAI must be held accountable.

[Ibrahim Dogus @ibrahim_Dogus]

If you’re able to head up to Makerfield, @SME4LABOUR is arranging frequent campaign days to support @AndyBurnhamGM

Andy is a down-to-earth, relatable guy who genuinely understands the lives of working people. He’s always stood up for ordinary communities, and he’s shown real heart in supporting those who need it most — from tackling homelessness to fighting for the North.

Come and help get him elected as the next MP!

Full details and how to join here:
https://t.co/1ahe6b7hLn

Would love to see you there! @andy4makerfield @LabourNorthWest

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

Get in - I’m 3-0 up! 😂

[SalfordMayor @salford_mayor]

Struggling with essential costs like food, energy or basic household goods?

You’re not alone. Help is available now for Salford residents through the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

[Labour🌹Unions @labourunionsuk]

🌹Want to help @AndyBurnhamGM win in Makerfield?

Join trade unionists from across the country for our campaign day on Saturday 13 June 🕚 11am.

With Reform throwing everything at Makerfield, we need activists out in force, speaking to voters 🗣️, delivering leaflets 📄 and making calls 📱.

Help Labour win 🌹Sign up:
https://t.co/tZsauvTtAj

[Liverpool City Region @LpoolCityRegion]

Four Northern mayors, including Mayor Steve Rotheram, have joined forces to launch the UK’s first pan-regional Music Export Office.

The initiative, which supports the growth, visibility and international success of the region’s music sector, is designed to help Northern artists and music businesses reach audiences across the world.

https://t.co/XFUb49QOQt

[Nikki da Costa @nmdacosta]

Andrew George MP asked constituents what PMB he should introduce. Assisted dying was near the bottom.

A mega-poll found fewer than 1 in 10 think the Bill is a priority.

Common sense: it's an unsafe bill and the Parliament Act Plan is reckless with vulnerable people's lives.

[FBUManchester @FBUManchester]

GMFBU met last week and formally endorsed @andy4makerfield MP ✊🏻

@AndyBurnhamGM has shown consistent solidarity and support for firefighters and FBU members since being Mayor of Manchester
His support for the @fbunational should he be successful will continue 🚒
#VoteAndyForUs

[Feargal Sharkey @Feargal_Sharkey]

"Andy Burnham has launched a scathing attack on 'profiteering' water companies, demanding United Utilities cancel its final dividend payment to shareholders in August."

Now there's something we could all vote for, well done @AndyBurnhamGM

Tip of the hat sir. 👏👏👏

https://t.co/mdAjIqIpPi

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

My update tonight comes from streets that were part of my old constituency of Leigh. Not so much campaigning as catching up with old friends!

[kate @leftinista]

if you want to vote for @AndyBurnhamGM on tuesday 18 june, the deadline to register is 11:59 PM TONIGHT!!!! make sure to register asap!!

[Salford City Council @SalfordCouncil]

Salford is coming together this June to honour our Armed Forces 🇬🇧

Get involved and join the celebrations including:

🥁RNA Drumhead Service (14 June)
🎖️Salford Armed Forces Flag Raising (22 June)
🎉Armed Forces Day Parade & Family Day (27 June)

#ArmedForcesWeek #Salford100

[Andy Burnham for Makerfield @andy4makerfield]

Ashton Butcher Pete Cain is voting for Andy Burnham.

"He's a local lad, he's got Ashton's best in his heart."