Tom Watson

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[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

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[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

Remind us.

[Michael Gove @michaelgove]

There’s a lot to admire about @bphillipsonMP but when I recall what some Labour folk used to say about education secretaries between 2010 and 2024 I do wonder if this is her best ever intervention

[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

This professional journalist worked in the Parliamentary lobby when Andy was a Cabinet minister and MP for 16 years.

[Christopher Hope📝 @christopherhope]

It is extraordinary that our Prime Minister has lost his job (probably) to a local politician from Manchester who has been a MP for four days, who did not stand on the 2024 general election manifesto, and is not very well known outside of the North West of England. More analysis at @GBNEWS.

[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

This is appallingly insensitive.

[Royal Mail @RoyalMail]

Moving home?

Remember to redirect your mail ✉️ https://t.co/DgDFRfZ1Hk

[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

In less intense times: My good friend Lord Brennan of Canton must be wondering if Andy is putting the band back together. No heritage acts here though.

[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

Other than David Attenborough, Andy Burnham is the only Briton who could win a by-election for Labour right now. Well done Andy and his excellent campaign team.

[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

The more I see this guy, the more I think it’s a tragedy that he’s not still a minister. I sincerely hope he finds a way back.

[Al Carns @AlistairCarns]

My resignation speech to the @HouseofCommons today ⬇️

[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

Happy 40th birthday.
https://t.co/fINYZeDabH

[Reunite The Union @Re_Unite_Union]

Simon Dubbins has:

Moved Sharon Graham into a u-turn on merging Unite Community with Retired members

Pressured Graham into finally commenting on Reform

Caused a meltdown by pledging not to take the GS salary & to open the books.

All while securing 50+ nominations & counting!

[John Slinger MP @JohnSlinger]

Congratulations to my colleague @CalvinBailey, someone with service, compassion, professionalism and principle at his core.

A great appointment by the PM.

As a former RAF officer, Calvin knows what he’s talking about.

https://t.co/HuUvmZVvmM

[Andy Burnham HQ @andyburnhamHQ]

Politics isn’t working for places like Makerfield.

On Thursday, people here have the chance to write a new script.

Vote hope. Vote @AndyBurnhamGM.

[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

Whatever your politics, the books need opening.

[Simon Dubbins @SimonDubbins67]

My pledge to you: If elected I will not be taking the General Secretary’s salary or any pay increase. I will open the books to end years of secrecy.

A new start for our union begins with transparency and accountability.

[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

Baroness Meta Ramsay was a true servant of the people, of Parliament and, above all, of the country. She gave her life to public service and carried her responsibilities with grace, dry humour and distinction. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. RIP.

[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

Doesn’t the triumph of Arteta show us that setbacks are not always proof of failure? Sometimes they are the hard schooling before success. He did not chase every shout from the stands. He held his nerve, learned the lessons and built something stronger.

[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

A victory we can all rally round.

[Kidderminster Harriers (P) 🦅 @khfcofficial]

COME ON BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[Peston @itvpeston]

.@Peston: [Does Israel] have a right to exist?

@ZackPolanski: I don’t believe any country has a right to exist

The Green Party leader says getting caught up in semantics about countries’ right to exist results in “gatekeeping”

#Peston

[Sean Adams @seaninsound]

@kush07_ I’d really recommend having a look at the fan-led review of live and electronic music (and sending to your MP). Has a really powerful intro by @KevinBrennanMP

Summarised it on this week’s podcast https://t.co/h1dskef3mU

[John Healey @JohnHealey_MP]

This week marked the end of the Parliamentary session.

Here’s how we’ve delivered for Defence, and delivered for Britain 🇬🇧

All in 60 seconds (ish).

[Tom Watson @tom_watson]

But choked by this.