Cllr. Rosemary Dartnall

Labour Cllr. Column & Sutton. Leader of Shropshire Labour Group. Lead: Climate Change Natural Assets Integrated Public Transport & Active Travel

[Cllr. Rosemary Dartnall @Rosemary4Column]

Spend 3 minutes remembering what previous Labour governments have achieved for our communities.

[Labour Training @LabourTraining]

This week we celebrate a Century of Progress since the first Labour Government of 1924.

Watch our new video on the achievements of Labour in government over 100 years as we work for another in 2024. https://t.co/NGGSm7rFvX

[Cllr. Rosemary Dartnall @Rosemary4Column]

2/10. More than fair.

[Cherry @Cherryopenmind]

Unfortunately, my school teacher is no longer with us to grade this piece through her golden rule of journalism: Who, What, Where, When, and Why.

So, let us walk through Laura Kuenssberg's article together and scan it the way she taught me to.

WHO
The article relies heavily on an army of anonymous faces. 'An ally tells me', 'one cabinet minister', 'another minister', 'one source'. This is not verified reporting. It is Westminster gossip and unnamed sources. If sources have no names, they have no skin in the game and no accountability.

WHAT
We are told the race to replace the Prime Minister is officially on. But what has actually happened? One MP resigned from government and another wants to re-enter parliament. Everything else, the timelines, the coronation plots, is speculative drama, gossip, and unnamed sources designed for clicks.

WHERE
The setting is entirely inside the Westminster bubble. An article about such a momentous topic that will affect the lives of millions of citizens contains absolutely no mention of them. There is no word on how the stock market is already reacting or how this uncertainty will impact the entire country and every single citizen.

WHEN
The piece talks about a leadership contest over the summer, yet the author admits this timetable is miles away from being confirmed. A real journalist would know the rules, laws, and procedures, and would offer at least two alternative timelines, including the very real possibility that none of this happens at all.

WHY
We are told Starmer is being pushed because he is a 'slow decision-maker'. This reduces national governance to a personality contest. Why is there no mention of the GDP growth, the many advancements the government announced just last week, or the clear progress made on their manifesto? A proper journalist would look at these undeniable results and search for the deeper, hidden motives of the people challenging the PM.

The Verdict
My teacher would have given this a 2/10. It is a theatre review masquerading as news.

The author lists major issues on the PM's desk, help with energy bills, defense spending, social media safety for children, and so much more. Yet, these crucial issues are treated as mere background decoration for party infighting.

The fact that this comes from the BBC is what should worry us the most.

A broadcaster that built its global reputation on honest, investigative journalism now relies on writers who treat politics like a soap opera.

Between these narratives, figures like Robbie Gibb with questionable political motives, and an Ofcom regulator that does everything except its job, civic trust is being destroyed.

Laura Kuenssberg can go hand in hand with Chris Mason.

We are left to wonder why the two of them are doing this and what their motives are, especially regarding the BBC, which we pay for.

We deserve real facts, not orchestrated drama.

#BBCNews #LauraKuenssberg #ChrisMason #Ofcom #UKPolitics #Journalism #VotersFirst #Decency

[ALASTAIR CAMPBELL @campbellclaret]

Why have we seen nothing of this on the news ?

[Cllr. Rosemary Dartnall @Rosemary4Column]

Great advice from Dr Jane Goodall. Do what you can and never give up hope. Our beautiful planet is worth fighting for.

[Time Capsule Tales @timecaptales]

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. This is her final message from it.

[Peter Hague @peterrhague]

It’s hard to overstate what a disaster Boris Johnson turned out to be. It’s likely none of the present tensions would be happening in the UK if he hadn’t done this. The worst thing is, I couldn’t tell you if he did it on purpose or by accident. Either is quite possible.

[Cllr. Rosemary Dartnall @Rosemary4Column]

Important that @BBCr4today stays with the evidence.

[Jess Ralston @jessralston2]

🚨Some major errors & misleading claims from @bbcnickrobinson on @BBCr4today this morning, when discussing British Steel with Treasury Minister James Murray

I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme.

Here's what he got wrong... 🧵

https://t.co/7EF11CUQmF

[Sebastian Salek @sebastiansalek]

Anyone who thinks Labour isn’t progressive hasn’t been paying attention.

Look at the laws it’s passed so far – radical reforms that the Tories will find difficult to stomach.

5 of the most exciting:

[Ben See @ClimateBen]

Population declines of Earth's species:
56% of mammals (32–75%)
53% of birds (48–56%)
63% of amphibians (43–75%)
54% of insects (13–89%)
41% of fishes (11–84%)
28% of reptiles (14–63%)

This grotesque Extinction Economy must be replaced now while it's still too late. 🧵

[Cllr. Rosemary Dartnall @Rosemary4Column]

@GreenEmmaB @ian_nellins @bigtownplan Through the Planning System, with very poor drawings. It's shockingly bad as cars are forced to swerve to the left by the new central island into the path of cyclists returning to the road. I've been in touch with the Highways PfH about it. I agree it needs urgent action.

[Cllr. Rosemary Dartnall @Rosemary4Column]

@ShropCEEbill @ShrewsLabour @ShrewsFOE @ShrewsburyURC @ShrewsburyTC @XRShrewsbury @ShropsWildlife @ZeroCarbonShro1 @saveourshropsh1 @BBCShropshire @bbcmtd @ShrewsburyGreen @ShrewsLibDems Good news!

[Cllr. Rosemary Dartnall @Rosemary4Column]

https://t.co/G30auCv4pM

[Shrewsbury Men’s Shed @MenShrewsbury]

#Shrewsbury ⁦@UKMensSheds⁩ Obviously needs a click! A fabulous day in Westminster. After 3 tough years we’ve arrived! Big thanks to ⁦@JBuckleyLabour⁩ for a huge welcome, brunch and guided tour. Also thanks to our town and county who have been so hugely supportive.

[Lilian Greenwood @LilianGreenwood]

📢 £1.2m to shake up rural transport

Today we’ve announced eight innovative new projects that will trial solutions to rural transport challenges. Read more 👇

https://t.co/FgekNCPtnH

[Ian Dunt @IanDunt]

Really is incredible to think that the Tories announced compensation for victims of two scandals, then did nothing to arrange the money. Labour has had to put aside a massive chunk of the money they secured yesterday to fulfil a promise the previous government made.

[Sebastian Salek @sebastiansalek]

That was a truly Labour Budget.

Any other government could have chosen austerity 2.0. Instead, there was a lot to be proud of.

7 particularly progressive highlights:

[Jan Rosenow @janrosenow]

No we don’t have to replace all fossil primary energy.

We only have to replace the useful energy with clean energy using much more efficient technologies.

We don’t need to replace the wasted fossil energy. We can avoid the inefficiency in the first place.

[Sebastian Salek @sebastiansalek]

Labour has a lot to celebrate this week.

While the media focused on Budget speculation, the government has quietly been fixing the country.

8 important changes:

[Steve Reed @SteveReedMP]

Our water system needs fixing.

I have launched an Independent Water Commission - the largest review of the sector for 35 years.

We will upgrade our crumbling water infrastructure to clean up our waterways for good.

https://t.co/OHbYwlHEx3

[Lucy Powell MP @LucyMPowell]

For people asking what Labour has done in its First 100 days, here’s what 👇

[Shropshire Council @ShropCouncil]

Are you over State Pension age, or know someone who is?

You could be eligible for Pension Credit if your weekly income is below £218.15 or, if you have a partner who lives with you, £332.95. You could also receive the Winter Fuel Payment.

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[Helena Horton @horton_official]

Many protected landscapes owned by English water firms in disrepair, data shows https://t.co/LOxWs5YrWw