James Tapsfield

Political Editor for MailOnline. But it doesn't necessarily agree with everything I tweet

[James Tapsfield @JamesTapsfield]

Minister deadpans on Burnham's Brexit row: 'Day one has gone well but it'll be downhill from here on in.'

[Tim Shipman @ShippersUnbound]

Summer of sex KLAXON

[Greg Heffer @GregHeffer]

NEW: Andrew Gwynne, the ex-Labour MP, has been given a coveted parliamentary security pass despite still being subject to a sleaze probe.

He quit the Commons earlier this year on health grounds after agreeing an exit package said to worth around £1m.

https://t.co/zsOuYBnofx

[Emily Thornberry @EmilyThornberry]

I'm deeply grateful to all the Labour members who have shared their support.

But I have decided to withdraw.

It has been a privilege to take part in this race with such brilliant women.

I will always be committed to this party and do everything I can to make it successful.

[Harry Taylor @HarryTaylr]

A nice moment in the Commons this morning as Commons leader Lucy Powell pays tribute to @richard_kaputt on his final day as Parliamentary Editor, after 12 years in the gallery for the Press Association. He'll be hugely missed.

[James Johnson @jamesjohnson252]

NEW: Keir Starmer is Republican voters’ favourite world leader

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[James Tapsfield @JamesTapsfield]

Striking ONS charts... if net migration fell to zero the projections suggest population would nearly halve over the next 100 years

[James Tapsfield @JamesTapsfield]

@DanNeidle @hselftax @JohnRentoul The OBR database is here with their methodology notes… https://t.co/gENL6CSALE

[David Wilcock @DavidTWilcock]

He's a VERY blue Tory! Robert Jenrick mocked by leadership rivals after it emerges his 'Bobby J' campaign slogan is slang for a SEX ACT https://t.co/ECc9hoQh0S

[David Wilcock @DavidTWilcock]

Friends of Kemi Badenoch not impressed with Angela Rayner's 'deals with Daleks' joke re trans row with David 'Dr Who' Tennant in her #LabourConference24 speech. 'Whoever buys Angela's clothes must also be writing her speeches, they're both terrible.'

[James Tapsfield @JamesTapsfield]

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to escape energy bills hike in Downing St after axing winter fuel payments for pensioners https://t.co/sQc7M3b9pr

[Mr Memory @AmIRightSir]

New MP Tim Roca notes in his maiden speech that he is the first Labour MP called Tim

(there have been Tim MPs for other parties including the Conservatives, Liberals/LibDems and Irish Parliamentary Party)

[James Tapsfield @JamesTapsfield]

Tory 1922 committee chief backs yoga studios in all offices https://t.co/KcmopVZZJa

[Richard Wheeler @richard_kaputt]

@JamesTapsfield @davidtorrance One that springs to mind is from 2015 when Hannah Bardell had to take it twice after making a mistake on her first attempt.

[David Torrance @davidtorrance]

Although it's difficult to be certain, this might be the first time an MP has had to re-take their Parliamentary Oath in order to sit and vote in the House of Commons.

[James Tapsfield @JamesTapsfield]

@davidtorrance Was wondering about that!

[James Tapsfield @JamesTapsfield]

Clive Lewis has just taken the oath again, after making a republican protest last time...

[Rt Hon Nigel Evans @nigelmp]

And off I go….. good luck to whoever is elected to my old role on July 23 rd… start learning those new names- there’s quite a few !!!!!

[James Tapsfield @JamesTapsfield]

Ben Habib says he is 'considering his position' in Reform after Nigel Farage hands Richard Tice his job as deputy leader

[Stefan Rousseau @StefanRousseau]

After six weeks on the road , here are my highlights of the 2024 General Election campaign: https://t.co/YFDWuqlynp
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