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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Thanks Josh, glad I could help 🌹

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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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Thanks Chris, I've tried to keep a balance through the years, and have the distinction of being supported and then excluded by rival factions at different times. An interesting journey ...

Thanks Michael, much appreciated

Thanks for reading them! Kept me motivated through the years

Thanks Daniel, I'll still be around till September so a few more reports to come!

Thanks Ros, much appreciated

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Thanks Sandy, I'm not going until September so a few more reports to come!

Thanks Anthony, I tried ...

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

Thanks Cat, and good luck in this year's elections!

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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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Thanks Kerri for constant support and wise advice 🌹🌹🌹

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Thank you Cat, and good luck!

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The NEC officers have now decided that Andy Burnham cannot resign as mayor of Greater Manchester to contest the by-election. You’re welcome to write to me, about this or anything else, but the decision is final. I left the NEC officers’ group in December and was not part of the discussion.

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NEC Meeting, 20 January 2026 | Ann Black on the Record

But it isn't goodbye just yet! My latest report is now out at www.annblack.co.uk/nec-meeting-... 🌳💩🗑️ Local issues 📄 National policy forum 👂🏼Lucy Listens ❓Prime Ministers Questions 🤷‍♀️ Build Baby Build 🚫 Safety of Councillors 💃 Votes at 16 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland 👩‍🔧 Trade unions 👧 Youth and student work

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

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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This is being worked on, and should become available soon.

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

OK so the office should be staffed on Monday but they will have lots to catch up on. I suggest you call and renew over the phone this year and by next year hopefully it will all be sorted. I can get this fixed but not instantly.

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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 ☹️

Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

OK have replied by email, will chase in January

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I have a mail dated 1 July 2025 saying that card payments for new joiners were about to be restored. Not clear if renewals also covered. If you send an email address to annblack50@btinternet.com I'll forward this, and we can chase in the New Year

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I thought you could pay annually by card - will follow up in January.

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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 · 26/10/2025

Thanks for digging this out!

Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Tom is correct. Turnout is always much lower among trade union levy-payers than party members - even electing their own general secretaries it can be 10% or less. I don't have the breakdown, but members had to join by 8 March to get a vote so current membership couldn't be derived even if I did.

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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

I'm trialing posting my reports on bluesky instead of X - let me know if these reports are of interest to bluesky users.

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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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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Happy birthday Kerri 🌹 🎂 🥂

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Ann Black @annblack.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

How many teeth does he have?

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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