Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 07/10/2026I think Blue Lights is one of the very best TV Shows ever. Even Series 4 is just as good as the first, better even. That’s rare. Well worth watching. 5253
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 28/09/2026They’ve been shamed into acknowledging Keir and Rachel. Finally. Fecking hypocrites 1365
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Honestly I now understand that the media are so biased. And coupled with the flawed data used and presented by opinion polls and ONS data. We can’t trust any info any longer. 171
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 20/09/2026He didn’t fail At comms. He was a PM not head of comms. He failed because those responsible did not amplify what his Gov was achieving. Deliberately most probably. I published list after List of those achievements but few knew of them. 155
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I see the Starmer bashing is in full swing. Toynbee can’t give it a rest seemingly. Today Keir is ‘vengeful’ for stepping out of a Party that crucified him. And stupid Labour MPs are saying ‘he threw his toys out of the pram’ And Burnham is still MIA. Jokers. 136316
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 29/08/2026It wasn’t me attacking anyone. I produced a list. Which I consistently did under Starmer. Once Parliament is back they will record all brand new initiatives good and bad. And from time to time I shall Compare with lists produced under the Starmer Gov. but respectfully don’t tell me to give it a rest 262
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 29/08/2026That’s good to hear. I do intend to take my cue from him. But he is a kinder more generous person than me. Also any impact from poor government won’t touch him. But it will me. And it will my daughters. I reserve the right to complain bitterly. 062
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 29/08/2026He misspoke regarding the GFA and said he would not be allowing a vote on a unified Ireland. I’m no expert in this but seems that is written as being the decision for the Irish people to make. Not the British government. Google it for proper details don’t rely on me!! 151
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 29/08/2026I’m posting my first List for the Burnham Gov. I can’t record all the announcements made under SKS’s Gov. so I’ve ignored those. Achievements in last 6 weeks. 135517
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Yes. I felt safer for the first time in 14 years. Now i feel unsafe again. Energy on the up, Russia on manoeuvres, Israel and America unpredictable But Burnham playing pretend in Sainsbury’s whilst promising 10,000 unpaid interns to his largest donor. 2136
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 26/08/2026It makes me smile. Just as I would if it were my grandsons playing pretend. But I’d sooner they were focused on their day jobs sorting out cost of living or jobs for Neets or Londoners. Burnham working a shift in Sainsbury’s (not sure when) 7163
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Well We will have to disagree then. It’s Pat McFadden who is focused on Neets. It’s linked to Burnham’s donor Lord Sainsbury. It’s all too cosy and I’m not interested in him being able to stack a shelf or playing pretend. I want him to solve what he said he’d solve. 241
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 22/08/2026I can’t post on so many platforms. I’m going to move to W because it’s not American. It’s European and it’s taken measures to stop bots and you have to verify so you know who youre talking to is real. 131
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 06/07/2026The thing is if you use devious means to win a seat and then use devious means to unseat an elected PM you’re forever viewed as devious. Politically and personally. How can anyone restore trust after that? Simple answer. They can’t. We need an alternative to Burnham 188921
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Congratulations to my PM. Two years today since you won a landslide victory against all the odds. I’ve been proud to watch you fulfil your duty to our Country. I thank you for everything you have done. I’m bereft at the way you’ve been treated and am truly sorry to see you go 🌹 1215531
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 03/07/2026I’ve read 2 posts on Twitter that sum it up for me. 1. Starmer was not expected to win in 2024. Planners thought they had longer to run. Starmer expected to clean up Party only. Not be PM 2. They’ve been planning Manchester base for many years. This all needs an investigation 85416
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 03/07/2026I think these Northern MPs who’ve been planning this Labour coup for years will do more to create a North/South divide than they’ll solve. This is not good. Not good at all. 196014
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 03/07/2026This is the tweet I read that just sounds authentic to me. 128442
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Not at all. I lived in the North for 6 years and love it. More than the SE to be fair. I’d sooner live there than here. But capital cities run governments. And it’s not his decision to rob tax payers to allow him and his cronies to work from ‘home’ 452
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 30/06/2026I thought Burnham’s speech was ok, I even felt some of what he said was good and positive. His delivery is def better than Starmer’s. But I don’t trust him. So I don’t believe what he says. And so I dismissed it. All of it. And that’s a big problem. 11447
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 30/06/2026I’m not comfortable with no questioning, no scrutiny and no stress testing of the policies proposed by Burnham until after he has the job. Especially added costs for a No 10 of the North. Surely costs and budgets must be examined and prioritised. Can he really get away with this? 184914
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 29/06/2026I can too. But this is the first and only policy speech ahead of him being parachuted in to be PM of Manchester and surrounding areas. We have the right to stress test his policies and ideas. Now is not the time to avoid scrutiny. 2161
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Keir Starmer braved the media every time. He took their barbed questions and answered them. I always admired that he did so with grace and an understanding that they were doing their job. And that he’d better have the answers. That’s fine by the wayside then 98416
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Andy Burnham is clearly not a man who likes scrutiny. Don’t suppose he’ll like accountability much either. But he says it in a passionate way. So I suppose it’ll work out okay for him. No one needs talent if you’ve got passion. 9378
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Possibly. They think we will all get over it. I think they’ve misjudged how fundamental trust and loyalty are to most decent, honest, nice people. 2122
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Who are you to tell me what to believe? What makes your views important and mine not important? 171
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 29/06/2026So it’s the Big Burnham reveal today. This five seconds as an MP setting out his stall. Ushered in by hundreds of MPs scared they might lose their jobs in 3 years. The result will almost definitely be losing their jobs within the next 12 months. And I cant feel remotely sorry 5566
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 29/06/2026He made mistakes, he listened, he revised and produced better policies. As any leader does and should. But nothing he did was wrong per se. What he got wrong was placing trust where it wasn’t deserved. Obvs this is only my view and I’m not speaking for anyone else. 2162
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Last day in Japan today. What a terrific country. Main thoughts: Busy, complex stations, compliant, cheap, annoying noises, beautiful architecture, culture, respect, cleanliness, shopping, good roads, urban. So worthy of a visit. 3515
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 23/06/2026To be fair we were 60 odd floors up at a roof top bar and all our phones went off with alarms it was a 5.7 earthquake. We could feel the building shaking. It was surreal being that high up!!! 021
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 22/06/2026I concur with everything you say Warren. I shall leave the Party after voting assuming there is a vote. The only PM that will make me stay is Darren Jones. No more Lists. No more support. Labour are dead to me. Keir Starmer was an outstanding man. Irreplaceable 117111
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Check it out its all easy to find www.gov.uk/government/n...gov.ukCycling and walking boom with £4.5 billion for thousands of new routes and safer crossingsStrategy aims to deliver 5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings over the next 5 years. 163
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Every day they ignore the way Labour works. Makes me laugh. MSM are beyond a joke 031
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 13/06/2026The Guardian has an article today stating that Dan Jarvis might only be Defence Secretary for a few weeks. So they’re still talking up a coronation of Burnham despite being told from the horses mouth that it is not going to happen. The Guardian, only fit for the bin nowadays 7418
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 12/06/2026I don’t usually post speeches. But James Murray delivers a punchy one worthy of a read. New Minister that exceeds expectations 👏👏🌹🌹 The Health and Social Care Secretary delivered the keynote speech at the NHS ConfedExpo conference on June 11 2026. www.gov.uk/government/s...gov.ukHealth and Social Care Secretary speech at NHS ConfedExpo 2026The Health and Social Care Secretary delivered the keynote speech at the NHS ConfedExpo conference on June 11 2026. 23717
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 12/06/2026You all know how much I admire Keir Starmer. But in times when the Far Right urge the burning of houses, disloyal Ministers try to rock the boat and wannabe MPs want his job I watch him weather the storm with a determination unmatched. The media will be livid 3537
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 12/06/2026That was an excellent article. Thanks for sharing 041
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLeg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 11/06/2026An article expressing exactly what I feel and which I think hits several nails on the head. An absolute MUST read. Especially for journalists. 62312
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 12/06/2026I don’t see any of that. Starmer has made an excellent appointment. As he did with Health Sec role. He and Reeves have a plan and it’s working. There are many who don’t want their world to change/be improved/have different priorities. And Starmer is rocking their boats. 182
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 12/06/2026I was sorry Streeting and now Healey resigned. Both did a good job whilst in post. But loyalty matters. A lot. I’m excited by Dan Jarvis’ appointment and 4 weeks in James Murray is looking like a solid choice. Onwards and upwards. The media will be livid. 97419
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 12/06/2026I think Starmer has learned much from Zelenskyy. I think war has changed and with it needs have changed. Big defence businesses tied in to out of date views in Ministers may not be happy about that. 162
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 12/06/2026It feels suspicious in its timing. He may have thought Jarvis wouldn’t replace him. Glad he was wrong if that is the case. I’m actually really bouyant about Jarvis and Murray. Definite upgrades 2171
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 12/06/2026It’s been a steady increase under Starmer. He’s spoken strongly on the importance of increasing the spend. And increase it will. Just maybe not enough for all the Defence companies out there. Maybe our requirements have changed. Maybe he’s learning from Zelenskyy?? 2163
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Congratulations Dan. 2012224
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Official immigration statistics show that at the end of March 2026, there were 35,744 asylum applications awaiting an initial decision—a 58% decrease since the end of June 2024 www.gov.uk/government/s...gov.ukHow many people are in the UK asylum system? 36628
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Some outstanding developments and announcements from our Gov in the last 24 hours. Nude images on phones, joined up services for those with multiple needs and faster justice by enhancing AI. Not many make the media sadly. #DoingTheMediasJob #FixingBritain #LabourAchievements 16132
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Keir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz for talks in Downing Street on Sunday to discuss support for Ukraine. Glad our PM is PM ing in great company. Making us proud again. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...theguardian.comStarmer to host Zelenskyy and EU leaders for Ukraine talksUkrainian leader will attend UK meeting along with French president and German chancellor 413432
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 06/06/2026We are lucky to have a PM who sees his role as an honour and behaves as though he has a duty to the country. Because one look at all the alternatives shows you they’re so arrogant as to consider it their god given right. I hope Keir Starmer remains in post until mid 2030’s 39518
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Not sure I agree with you on that. I see a groundswell of support for Starmer. Who is delivering at pace and it’s now beginning to be felt. People like him standing up to Trump and Musk. He has 3 years to get other people’s buy in 1134
Reposted by Maria Ingram-CottonLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Given Wes Streeting has royally messed up all eyes are on Burnham to be the ‘saviour’ He doesn’t look or sound like a saviour to me. He’s no relevant experience and his sales pitch to Makerfield doesn’t land for being PM. He’s bitten off way more than he can chew. Failures both 75513
