Derek Laud, FRSA, Author,Business , Broadcasting

Visiting Professor, Hon Fellow (Cambridge). Finance, Author, Journalism, Tennis, wider access Oxbridge,politics, dogs. Twitter sometimes done by office

[@Tomorrow'sMPs @tomorrowsmps]

One thing I dislike about doing this Twitter feed is people who jeer at contenders for applying for more than one constituency - or for several seats.

Whatever our walk of life, doesn't everyone apply for a string of jobs until we get one?

[Iain Dale 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 ⚒️ @IainDale]

Douglas Alexander has been in touch to tell me he set up a business in 2015 and ran it for nine years. I stand corrected. So 1 out of 21.

[@Tomorrow'sMPs @tomorrowsmps]

🟠NORTH SOMERSET: Janey Little. Education: Clevedon School, Somerset (13 grade 9s at GCSE); Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford (BA, PPE); former president, Oxford University Liberal Democrats; MSc, Queen’s University, Belfast (international public policy).

[Steven Swinford @Steven_Swinford]

Exclusive with @breeallegretti

Andy Burnham is poised to announce “robust” new sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank next month ahead of Labour conference

The prime minister wants to strengthen the government’s approach in response to Israeli plans to open tenders for the construction of 1,200 settler homes

A senior government source told The Times that Burnham wanted to take a far more “robust” position than his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer. The source expected him to approve plans for a trade ban on Israeli settlements and the sanctioning of individuals

Officials have warned, however, that a ban would bring significant practical difficulties: distinguishing between goods from the settlements and goods from Israel would be challenging. They have also said that a ban on services would be impractical

Officials said there was a significant risk that “legitimate” Israeli businesses would be hit by the ban and that it risked undermining trade with Israel more broadly. They have also raised concerns that Palestinian businesses in occupied territories could be hit by the sanctions

The issue has divided the Labour Party. More than 140 Labour MPs, equivalent to nearly a third of the party, signed a letter calling for the government to ban trade with Israeli settlements. Supporters of the ban are also preparing to table a motion at Labour’s conference next month

Labour Friends of Israel, which includes senior Labour MPs and peers, said it “strongly opposes” the Israeli settlements and supported “calibrated steps against extremist settlers and extremist settler groups”

But it added: “A boycott of trade with settlements is practically impossible and will become a de facto boycott of all of Israel, which would be deeply damaging to the UK national interest, the British Jewish community and Palestinian workers

“Moreover, with a general election on October 27, there is a real risk that untargeted action feeds the ‘siege mentality’ of the Israeli right and is thus politically damaging to Israel’s opposition, which is leading in the polls and will bring about a substantive change in direction.”

https://t.co/ro5Zm9W7cb

[Sir David Amess Children's Parliament UK @_cparliament]

At the Sir David Amess Children’s Parliament, we do something simple but powerful: we put children in charge.

Our elected Child MPs (aged 7-11) step into real parliamentary formats inspired by what they see in the House of Commons. One of the most impactful is our child-led “Grilling” - a Parliamentary Select Committee-style session where our Top Team question adult experts.

With support from their classmates during Question Time, these young parliamentarians lead the conversation, challenge ideas, and hold adults to account. They are guided by mentors including Peers, Members of Parliament, and Councillors - but the platform, the voice, and the direction belong to the children.

The result? Genuine engagement. Growing confidence. And most importantly, children learning that their voice matters in shaping the world around them.

This is civic education in action.

#ChildrensParliament #YouthVoice #CivicEducation #FutureLeaders #PublicSpeaking #Parliament #EducationMatters #YouthEngagement #LeadershipSkills #SocialImpact #UKParliament #ConfidenceBuilding

[Lisa Nandy MP @lisanandy]

I've decided to leave this platform and my Department will too.

A platform originally designed for free speech and expression now favours abuse and misinformation over meaningful debate.

It isn't healthy for our democracy or our communities and I don’t want to support it.

[Derek Laud, FRSA, Author,Business , Broadcasting @DerekLaud1]

@Steven_Swinford @oliver_wright Can hardly be ‘secret’ if you are tweeting about it and every news channel are talking about it.

[Sir David Amess Children's Parliament UK @_cparliament]

Founding Patron @Anna_Firth led the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Child MPs at Spring Meadow Primary School in Harwich, Essex on Friday last week.

It was a wonderful moment as pupils stepped forward to take on their democratic roles, representing the very best of pupil voice, civic engagement and active participation. Moments like this show exactly why the Sir David Amess Children’s Parliament continues to matter - inspiring young people to understand democracy not just in theory, but in practice.
A huge well done to all the children elected, and thank you to the staff at Spring Meadow Primary School for their support and enthusiasm in making the day such a success.

#SirDavidAmess #ChildrensParliament #AnnaFirth #SpringMeadowPrimary #Harwich #Essex #PupilVoice #YouthVoice #CivicEducation #DemocracyInAction #PrimaryEducation #FutureLeaders #EducationMatters #ChildrenMatter #UKPolitics

[Scarlett Maguire @Scarlett__Mag]

Caught a fair bit of flack for this at the time, but anyone who spent a decent amount of time actually talking and listening to the public could tell Starmer's position was irrecoverable months and months ago

[Harvey Proctor @KHarveyProctor]

Powerful words from Lady Diana Brittan in @thetimes.

Those falsely accused in Operation Midland are not recognised as victims & were not even told of Carl Beech’s release.

Those falsely accused must be viewed as victims in law!

@FACTukorg

https://t.co/AZXMsTjzdC

[John Simpson @JohnSimpsonNews]

What a story. What a woman. What an example to every one of us.

[Derek Laud, FRSA, Author,Business , Broadcasting @DerekLaud1]

The most boring man in Westminster

[Andrew Neil @afneil]

When will the Lib Dems — 5th in this poll — dispense with Ed Davey?

[Derek Laud, FRSA, Author,Business , Broadcasting @DerekLaud1]

I’d be careful, Miss one per cent. That is what the conservatives polled at the by election.

[Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch]

A statement on the Gorton and Denton by-election result.

[Derek Laud, FRSA, Author,Business , Broadcasting @DerekLaud1]

@campbellclaret It’s not a mistake. It is who they all are. Wooden tops. Even the humblest student of politics at school wouldn’t have made such a mistake.

[David Gauke @DavidGauke]

Nothing personal against @SuellaBraverman (& I’m glad CCHQ withdrew their earlier press release) but her defection from the Conservatives will make it easier for the Tories to win back many of the 7m centre/centre right voters who feel politically homeless #ProsperUK.

[Sir David Amess Children's Parliament UK @_cparliament]

Peter Spencer-Lane, Headteacher Champion of the Sir David Amess UK Children’s Parliament and Headmaster of Saint Pierre School in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, speaking in the House of Lords last week. A powerful moment reflecting leadership and commitment to education. #Education

[Tom Baldwin @TomBaldwin66]

I’ve written this for @TheNewWorldmag about how, even though @Keir_Starmer has a few regrets, he can still do it his way. https://t.co/vQ4kEiFxZ8

[Derek Laud, FRSA, Author,Business , Broadcasting @DerekLaud1]

@TomTugendhat what is wrong with being a lawyer? A professional full of noble people with integrity. More than can be said for most politicians

[Derek Laud, FRSA, Author,Business , Broadcasting @DerekLaud1]

@Griekii what a messy game that was

[Derek Laud, FRSA, Author,Business , Broadcasting @DerekLaud1]

I thought that was the whole purpose of @reformparty_uk to make discriminatory remarks?

[Ben Habib @benhabib6]

Complete nonsense. Designed to rubbish a good man ⁦@RupertLowe10⁩

⁦⁦@Nigel_Farage⁩ needs to get a grip.