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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

🌹Labour's NEC: after 25 years I’m standing down, and supporting loyal, energetic candidates who go beyond the old factions: Cat Arnold, current member & vice-chair for women; Jovan Owusu-Nepaul, Clacton candidate in 2024; and Kerry Postlewhite, campaigner and internationalist. Please vote for them🌹

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

This is so well done. 👌

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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I have decided to not seek re-election to Labour's NEC – after 24 years it’s time for future generations to see the party through the next general election and beyond, so I’ll leave the NEC in September. Thank you for all your support in good and in difficult times.

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

I didn't realise the betting council sponsors politicshome. Looks like I'll have to unsubscribe ☹️

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

LATEST LABOUR NEC REPORT 🙎‍♀️ New Deputy Leader at NEC ❌We need to protect Councillors and candidates from abuse 📈 Party management 🖥️New party website 😬 2026 Internal Elections ✏️Party policies 👀 Good riddance to the two child cap 💬 National Women's Conference www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I'm voting for Christina McAnea as UNISON's general secretary. I served on the LabourLink committee alongside Angela Rayner for many years, and on Labour's NEC I've seen UNISON's influence in shaping the biggest package of workers' rights in a generation. It's always better to be in the room.

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Labour party conference in Liverpool. I have a visitor...

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

📣 NEW LABOUR NEC REPORT 📄 Report from the General Secretary 😱CLPs struggling to get quorum at meetings 🚆The road to Liverpool 😠 Platform politics ❓ Question Time for Keir Starmer See my full report here: www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I'd say 5% of those eligible to vote. No arrears and none who joined within eight weeks of the meeting. But better confirm with region ...

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Urgent deputy leader update: some CLPs told they must have 5% members at nomination meeting. Not required in 2020 nor agreed by procedures cttee. Because GC delegate nominations not allowed, challenging esp for large CLPs esp in person esp at short notice/no warning. One already disqualified.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 20/05/2025

“UNISON joins the International trade union movement in condemning the atrocities that take place daily in Gaza and Palestine” There must be an ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’. Christina McAnea, London rally for Palestine

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

🌹 Labour NEC meeting, 20 May 2025 🌹 ⭐ elections - results and lessons ⭐ child poverty ⭐ winter fuel paymen ints ⭐ communications ⭐ working people ⭐ equalities conferences Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

🌹Thanks to all for working so hard, congratulations to winners, commiserations to those who lost despite best efforts. Labour's NEC meets Tuesday 20 May - please send feedback from elections in your area plus lessons for Wales, Scotland, English mayors/councils in 2026 to annblack50@btinternet.com 🌹

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Congratulations Joanne 🌹🌹🌹

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

The national policy forum website is now open for submissions at nationalpolicyforum.labour.org.uk - please join the consultation. I have asked for it to continue to show all contributions so we can share and discuss.

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🌹 Labour NEC meeting, 25 March 2025 🌹 ⭐ campaigning, comms and winning elections ⭐ disability ⭐ child poverty ⭐ building homes ⭐ Ukraine ⭐ national policy forum ⭐ devolution and mayors Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

🌹 Labour party NEC update, March 2025 🌹 ⭐ women's conference ⭐ local elections ⭐ national policy forum - listening to members and connecting government and party Read my report below or at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-update-m... and contact me at annblack50@btinternet.com

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

🌹 Labour NEC meeting - 28 January 2025 🌹 ⭐ PMQs - Heathrow, non-doms, winter fuel payments, Middle East ⭐ Deputy PM - devolution, workers' rights, minimum wage ⭐ Health secretary - an NHS fit for the future ⭐ Membership & money ⭐ 2025 council elections Read at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

🌹 Labour NEC update - January meetings 🌹 ⭐ National Policy Forum - how to contribute to winning policies ⭐ Complaints ⭐ May elections ⭐ Hybrid meetings?? ⭐ Women in the party ⭐ Equalities Full report at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-update-j... Comments and questions to annblack50@btinternet.com

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Wishing health and happiness to all, and working for a successful Labour government in 2025. NEC and national policy forum meetings resume in January - please post messages here, or send to annblack50@btinternet.com 🌹 🌹 🌹 Previous reports at www.annblack.co.uk

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Also Keir Starmer gave up a family holiday in August so he could be here at home dealing with the riots. Not something Boris Johnson would have done.

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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

(It was Sarah Olney's 10 minute rule bill and there's a lot of complicated reasons why this probably still won't happen but it was certainly a surprise)

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

💥 Really welcome to see this passed by MPs - with strong support from the Labour benches 🙏 Congratulations and thank you to every Labour MP who voted for Proportional Representation today 💪 The government must listen to MPs and the public - and launch a National Commission for Electoral Reform

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

🌹 Labour NEC Report - November 2024 - In July, Labour won 92% of the battleground seats - BAME Labour and Socialist Societies - Women's conference - Diary dates - Devolution - Members You can also read the full report here: www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-...

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Oxford for Europe @oxfordforeurope.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

The suggestion is that Musk’s relationship with Trump makes regulation of X far more difficult .. & thereby hangs our democracy. For our strength & democracy we have never needed to be closer to Europe. Elon Musk is attacking Britain. Former PMs are building ties on.ft.com/3Zi5tpF

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Elon Musk is attacking Britain. Former PMs are building ties

A London-based VC has connected Boris Johnson and the Tesla chief, who Tony Blair has praised as ‘an extraordinary innovator’

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Marie Tidball @marietidball.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

My speech on today's vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 👇

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

In case you missed my November Labour Party NEC Report... ⬆️ The number of complaints ⬇️ The number of complaints deemed valid ✍️ Rejoiners 🗳️ Elections 2025 ❓Northern Ireland 🙋‍♀️ Socialist Societies You can also read the full report here: www.annblack.co.uk/nec-update-n...

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Lynn Morris @warriorlynn.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

1. Bit cold of Streeting to see this as about ‘investment’ rather than the dignity of death. I have had several tussles with death myself, I lived, but I have beef with Streetings ill informed comments.

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Andrew Hesselden @andrewhesselden.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

For those of you on BlueSky who are looking for good pro-European, anti-Brexit thinkers to give you hope and inspire you… here’s my starter pack you can follow go.bsky.app/7oWPfD1

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Oxford for Europe @oxfordforeurope.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Come & hear Timothy Garton Ash on what’s next for the UK & Europe in the wake of the US election. A timely meeting, open to all, debate & questions welcome. 27 November. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-britai...

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'Why Britain remains in Europe' with Prof Timothy Garton Ash

A public meeting featuring one of the country's foremost speakers on matters European. He will argue for common sense in UK/EU relations

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