[The Weeping Angel]

Who do you follow on Blueksy? When I started, I just followed people I followed on Twitter, plus a couple of others. A couple of people on Bluesky did a good analysis of the article.



A problem Alun highlights is that people are scrolling through Bluesky on their phones and bothering to read the article.

[Tubby Isaacs]

Of course, this has got everyone at Bluesky frothing at the mouth.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/202 ... nefits-cap

I can't help but feel a little suspicious that the Guardian published this on the day that breakfast clubs are launched.

I think the Government have pushed breakfast clubs as a "solution" too hard. It doesn't mitigate the benefit cuts.

We might some limited fudge- this has been hinted at before- but it won't be enough.

[The Weeping Angel]

Stephen Bush says the only solution is just to get rid of the cap. Surely putting in more exemptions wouldn't be a bad idea.

[Crabcakes]

Who do you follow on Blueksy?

Quite a few people! But a lot of usual suspects - UK Politics, Good Law, James Felton, Ian Dunt, Dorian Lynskey, James O’Brien, and a fair few others. Are Labour getting a particularly hard time? I don’t think so. Because I think it’s worth bearing in mind that a *lot* of people are really, genuinely disappointed in Labour just now.

Yes, there is some good - maybe even a lot of good - and yes, they aren’t the Tories. But the benefit cuts, the targeting of the disabled, the collapse of any support for trans people when previously they were very sensible, the weakening of some green policies, the immigration language you’d expect more to hear from reform, the continued refusal to look again at Brexit/EU alignment despite the shift in both public opinion and world politics, and perhaps biggest of all the absolute refusal to look at a wealth tax in any way are starting to make it very hard to be optimistic and supportive. Yes, times are obviously difficult - but they continually seem to be misreading the room.

I’m not going full nev and suggesting the next election is lost - there are 4 years to go and plenty of time to turn things around. But they sorely need a thorough review of what they’re doing, how they present it, and what they want to be remembered for. They can do better, and be better.

[Tubby Isaacs]

Stephen Bush says the only solution is just to get rid of the cap. Surely putting in more exemptions wouldn't be a bad idea.

Declan Gaffney says there was some briefing to the effect they were looking at something. I don't know how it would work, but getting rid of the cap would be best.

[Tubby Isaacs]

Quite a few people! But a lot of usual suspects - UK Politics, Good Law, James Felton, Ian Dunt, Dorian Lynskey, James O’Brien, and a fair few others. Are Labour getting a particularly hard time? I don’t think so. Because I think it’s worth bearing in mind that a *lot* of people are really, genuinely disappointed in Labour just now.

Yes, there is some good - maybe even a lot of good - and yes, they aren’t the Tories. But the benefit cuts, the targeting of the disabled, the collapse of any support for trans people when previously they were very sensible, the weakening of some green policies, the immigration language you’d expect more to hear from reform, the continued refusal to look again at Brexit/EU alignment despite the shift in both public opinion and world politics, and perhaps biggest of all the absolute refusal to look at a wealth tax in any way are starting to make it very hard to be optimistic and supportive. Yes, times are obviously difficult - but they continually seem to be misreading the room.

I’m not going full nev and suggesting the next election is lost - there are 4 years to go and plenty of time to turn things around. But they sorely need a thorough review of what they’re doing, how they present it, and what they want to be remembered for. They can do better, and be better.

I think today is fair enough. I object much more to JUST REJOIN.

They may already be in trouble but I think in 2029, they will at least have a record to defend. There will be lots more clean power, homes will have got built, the NHS ought to have improved. See how the growth policies go.

[Crabcakes]

I do hope you’re right. I agree the answer isn’t JUST REJOIN! But equally, I don’t think the answer is the repeat, automatic “no” either.

[Tubby Isaacs]

If the briefings are right then there've been some significant progress. Might just be a trick to con people like me who have local elections, mind.

[Tubby Isaacs]

UK manufacturers to cut jobs ‘within weeks unless ministers can strike trade deal’
Bosses from automative, manufacturing and energy warned MPs about effect of Trump tariffs

One for the "Just Stick It To Trump" people, who seem to equate trying to save these jobs as selling out the EU.

[The Weeping Angel]

Who do you follow on Blueksy?

Quite a few people! But a lot of usual suspects - UK Politics, Good Law, James Felton, Ian Dunt, Dorian Lynskey, James O’Brien, and a fair few others. Are Labour getting a particularly hard time? I don’t think so. Because I think it’s worth bearing in mind that a *lot* of people are really, genuinely disappointed in Labour just now.

Yes, there is some good - maybe even a lot of good - and yes, they aren’t the Tories. But the benefit cuts, the targeting of the disabled, the collapse of any support for trans people when previously they were very sensible, the weakening of some green policies, the immigration language you’d expect more to hear from reform, the continued refusal to look again at Brexit/EU alignment despite the shift in both public opinion and world politics, and perhaps biggest of all the absolute refusal to look at a wealth tax in any way are starting to make it very hard to be optimistic and supportive. Yes, times are obviously difficult - but they continually seem to be misreading the room.

I’m not going full nev and suggesting the next election is lost - there are 4 years to go and plenty of time to turn things around. But they sorely need a thorough review of what they’re doing, how they present it, and what they want to be remembered for. They can do better, and be better.

1. I already follow Dunt the rest don't fill me with confidence either Felton I never liked when he posted on twitter and the others aren 't great either.

2. Ed Milliband had a piece defending Net Zero last week.

3. Talks are going to be taking place with the EU

4. Frankly, any language on immigration is taken as sounding like Reform.

5. Labour raised taxes in the budget not that they did not get any credit for it.

6. On Trans all they've done is take the judgement as a guideline IMO

7. My problem with Bluesky is how it sets itself up as a high minded place where people are free to have honest debates, instead it's left/liberal Twitter with all the stupidity, toxicity, and misinformation.

8. To me, the problem is that too many people on there are quick to criticize but slow to praise. Barely any acknowledgment about breakfast clubs or other stuff Labour are doing.

[The Weeping Angel]

What a terrible government.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4w0ewpjnjo

A consultation which had put 2,700 jobs at risk at British Steel will not continue, it has been confirmed.

The company, which is now under government control, has withdrawn the paperwork submitted to the Department of Business and Trade by its previous management in March.

Officials said the move was part of ongoing efforts to stabilise production and followed the confirmation of a secure supply of raw materials for the site.

Lisa Coulson, interim chief commercial officer, said it had been a "difficult and worrying time for staff and their families" and the redundancy consultation would close "without action".

Ms Coulson thanked trade unions for their "professionalism and support" and she praised the workforce for its "extraordinary dedication".

She added: "It is your hard work and passion that means steelmaking in Scunthorpe has a bright future.

"Quite simply, British Steel workers are the finest in the world."

[Crabcakes]

It is possible to be pleased with things like breakfast clubs and still be disappointed elsewhere you know. I’d still almost certainly vote Labour if there were a GE tomorrow, but I could also stand to be more enthused to do so.

[The Weeping Angel]

It is possible to be pleased with things like breakfast clubs and still be disappointed elsewhere you know. I’d still almost certainly vote Labour if there were a GE tomorrow, but I could also stand to be more enthused to do so.

Of course, it's just too many are quick to criticize but slow to praise. Not you but others elsewhere.