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Andy McDonald MP @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A fairer economy, genuine public control over life’s essentials, and a decent chance in life for our young people. That’s the circuit breaker this country needs. Well worth reading @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social recommendations for Andy Burnham in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2026/09/paul...

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Paul Nowak column: 'The circuit breaker this country needs' - LabourList

Britain needs a fairer economy, genuine public control over life's essentials, and a decent chance in life for our young people.

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

1. AFM, the labor union representing professional musicians in North America, is paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who was a member of its Nashville Local 257 for 58 years. AFM says that for decades, Dolly consistently filed union contracts for her recording sessions, live gigs and tours.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The biggest joke in UK politics is no longer funny. That more than one in four voters backed the leader of planet Sigma IX over Reform is testament to just how much of a farce Farage has become. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

From the new government, to AI, to Jeff Bezos and Liverpool Football Club…😳 Enjoyed this chat with @nndroid.bsky.social and @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

‘Pride WILL take place on the streets of Durham this year!’. TUC General Secretary @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social leading a celebratory roar across @equityuk.bsky.social’s conference 2026. Trade unions are proud to have stepped in where the Reform led Durham County Council shamefully backed out.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Tonight Matthew, I will be the ‘Shadow Home Secretary’…look, I’ve got a sign and everything…. Everton are going to get a shock when I announce myself as their new No 9. If you dream it you can make it.

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TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber @tucneyh.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Last week we met with Union reps and Officials at BAE Sytems Washington, alongside @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social To discuss the need for good unionised jobs in the North East. Industries in our region need investment, to protect good unionised jobs in crucial national industries.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Reform: It’s time to take on the elite That ‘insurgent’ team in full….

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

What a turnout! Great to join @ucu.org.uk @unisontheunion.bsky.social & @unitetheunion.bsky.social and students at University of Essex taking action to save jobs in Colchester and Southend. Time for the University to rethink its plans and engage positively with staff & their unions.

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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Thanks to the Trades Union Congress General Secretary Paul Nowak for a valuable discussion on social cohesion, AI in the workplace and shared challenges facing the workforces of the UK and Germany. @tuc.org.uk | @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social

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Kim Leadbeater MBE MP @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Delighted to welcome @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social from @tuc.org.uk to #SpenValley to see the outstanding new HQ of West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service in #Birkenshaw & discuss the vital work of our firefighters, plus the importance of #WorkersRights for people in #SpenValley and across the country.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 29/01/2026

Thank you to our union brother @brucespringsteen.net (the only Boss we stand with) for showing solidarity with the working people of Minneapolis. ✊

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Nothing to do with me Guv. I was only (checks notes): Minister for Immigration, 2022 to 2023 Minister of State for Health, September to October 2022 Secretary of State for Housing, 2019 to 2021 Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, 2018 to 2019 A Tory MP for over 13 years.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The British public are clear: It’s time for those with the broadest shoulders to pay a fairer share of taxes.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

There’s a lack of self awareness and then there’s this. The byline may more accurately read: Former Conservative MP & chancellor FOR 38 DAYS, who tanked the economy and drove up mortgage costs for millions to give tax cuts to the super rich. Most definitely ‘out of his depth’.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

AI is transforming the world of work, no matter what industry you work in. But throughout history, unions have shaped technology to protect & enhance workers’ rights, and deliver economic justice and social progress. We are ready to do it again. observer.co.uk/news/busines...

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The rapid rollout of new technology must be met with an equally urgent response with workers at its centre

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Extending free school meals. Restoring the winter fuel allowance. £15bn for public transport in the North & the Midlands. Good steps in the right direction, and proof a Labour government can make a difference when it listens and acts.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

A reminder: The ‘costs’ of the employment rights bill include giving low paid workers the right to sick pay from day one. How many execs or senior managers in the big outsourcing companies who signed this letter have to worry about paying the bills if they take a day off sick?

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Oh God, What Now? – the politics podcast @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

📳 ”Farage knows who he needs to keep happy.“ 📳 @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social of @tuc.org.uk talks to @dorianlynskey.bsky.social about Reform’s far-right support system 📳 To hear the podcast go here and scroll down to FAKING PLANS FOR NIGEL – linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

A difficult night for the government. Labour can’t try to out-Reform Reform - but the government will be rewarded if it delivers the change working people are crying out for. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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Paul Nowak - 'Labour has nothing to gain from trying to out-Reform Reform'

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urged Keir Starmer to push through popular reforms that will cut through Nigel Farage's hallow posturing - rather than shifting to the right

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Nigel Farage is a political fraud ‘cosplaying’ as a working-class champion. Judge him by what he does, not what he says. He and his mates in Reform have voted against commonsense laws that would boost rights at work for millions. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Nigel Farage is a political fraud ‘cosplaying’ as working-class champion, TUC chief says

Exclusive: Paul Nowak acknowledges voters’ frustrations but says Reform UK hasn’t got the answers, and urges Keir Starmer to resist any move to the right

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Last week this political chancer was an expert on steel. Now he’s an authority on special educational needs. This isn’t about what’s best for kids. It’s about what’s best for Reform’s poll ratings.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

The government should build on its decisive move to save British Steel & act to bring down electricity prices for our energy intensive industries. Good for jobs - key to securing our industrial future. Read more from @The_TUC & @MakeUK_ here: www.thetimes.com/article/23e0...

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More industries may need British Steel-style rescue, Labour warned

Unions and manufacturing bosses have joined forces to warn the chancellor of the grave threat posed by ‘exorbitant’ electricity prices

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

A gentle reminder that the arc of history doesn’t always bend toward justice. Child labour making a come back in the richest nation on the planet.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

I’ve just come back the West Bank where I spoke to the PGFTU Congress. I also met 🇵🇸 workers & unions, politicians, human rights defenders & Israeli unions. We need a renewed & lasting ceasefire & a safe, secure 🇮🇱 and a safe, secure, free 🇵🇸. I’ll post more over the next few days.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Donald Trump has just made the strongest possible argument for 🇬🇧 to positively reset its economic relationship with the 🇪🇺, our largest market. In the face of punitive & arbitrary 🇺🇸 tariffs, the government must do everything it can to protect British jobs & industry.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I haven’t seen Adolescence which means I’m about as qualified to comment on it as Kemi Badenoch. But… Regurgitating right wing conspiracy tropes isn’t a great look for the Leader of the Opposition. It sort of makes you look a *little* unhinged? Weird? Daft? Supply your own adjectives below.

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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 25/03/2025

The minimum wage has been a huge success story since its introduction in 1999 – but 2025 might be its trickiest year yet. Join @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social, Louise Hellem, Attila Lindner, @nyecominetti.bsky.social & @ruthcurtice.bsky.social to discuss its future. Tickets 👉 buff.ly/GXFr8XR

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

‘It’s definitely politically motivated’ Not the casually expressed hope that someone should murder the Mayor of London Or the racism. Or the misogyny. Politically motivated 😐🙄 And of course his excuse is ‘mental health’…I think Charlie would normally ascribe that to ❄️

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The Bunker podcast – News without the nonsense @bunkerpod.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

👷🏽 Why isn’t work working for so many people? As Labour get the benefits stick out, where are the carrots to get people back into jobs? 🧑🏼‍💻 TUC gen sec @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social talks to @nndroid.bsky.social about Labour’s plans, A.I. and the future of work. 👩🏻‍🔬 Listen linktr.ee/bunker_pod

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

🚨Non-serious post alert: Blast from the past photo of me and the new PM of Canada (a staunch Evertonian as you’d expect of a man of good character) If you look carefully you can see the ceremonial @evertonfc.bsky.social mug I presented him with. I’m sure he still has it 🤣💙

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Show Racism the Red Card @srtrcengland.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Today, we held our last #AntiRacism event at Goodison Park—what an incredible day! Thanks to our amazing panellists, featuring @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social & @mrchrisfoy.bsky.social, for answering our young attendees' questions on racism Big thanks to @evertonfc.com & @evertoninthecommunity.org🙌🏾

Abdoulaye Doucouré (Everton Midfielder) & Toni Payne (Everton Womens) showing their support for Show Racism the Red Card

Goodison Park, Everton FC's historic home stadium

Young attendees taking part in anti-racism workshop

Our amazing panellists featuring Chris Foy, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Paul Nowak & Richard Offiong

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Really enjoyed spending a couple of hours with @srtrcengland.bsky.social @evertonfc.bsky.social @tucnorthwest.bsky.social & dozens of primary school children talking about how we challenge racism in football and society. To be fair, the questions were pretty tough!

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

It’s time for a commonsense trade deal that works for workers and business in the UK and EU. After years of muddling through, we need a new approach that honours the referendum result while giving us a much-needed closer trading relationship with EU. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Britain’s biggest unions call for much closer UK-EU ties amid ‘volatile’ global economy

Exclusive: union umbrella body calls for new cooperation agreement ahead of Keir Starmer’s reset talks with Brussels

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Inheritance tax was paid on just over 4% of estates last year. I won’t have to pay it on my estate. Odds are the overwhelming majority of people reading this won’t pay it. I tell you who will though. Rupert Lowe, his mate Nigel, Richard Tice & the rest. Self interest much?

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The truth sidelined. Journalists bullied. News faked. It’s time to stop the billionaires using media organisations as their own personal playground.

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Politics.co.uk @politics.co.uk · 19/02/2025

Quote of the day from @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social via this afternoon’s Politics@Lunch newsletter Free sign-up: www.politics.co.uk/subscribe/

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

If you honestly think ‘censorship’ is the biggest current threat to democracy then you may be in hock to the… checks notes… Tax dodging, regulation hating, union busting, narcissistic social media billionaires who helped win you an election.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Nigel Farage and Reform aren’t on the side of working people – they’re on the side of bad bosses, zero hours contracts and fire and rehire. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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Labour urged to defend workers’ rights bill as poll shows huge public support

Exclusive: Poll reveals 72% of UK voters favour ban on zero-hours contracts, including majority of Tory and Reform supporters

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TUC North West @tucnorthwest.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

We were back on the picket line at Livv Housing this morning with our general secretary @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social , Knowsley MP @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social and importantly, @knowsleyunison.bsky.social and @unitenorthwest.bsky.social members The support is growing and will until they win✊

Paul Nowak talking to union members on the picket line

Anneliese Midgeley MP talking on the picket line

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Ros Wynne-Jones @roswynnejones.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Love seeing the Daily Mirror on the picket line this morning on the eve of #HeartUnions week. Thanks to @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social, @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social and solidarity with striking workers. @mirror.co.uk @politics.mirror.co.uk #RealBritain www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The best way of ensuring Reform don’t make inroads at the next election is for the government to deliver on the manifesto which secured a massive majority last July. Rising living standards, better public services, new rights at work & a growing economy. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Reform UK can win scores of Labour seats in England and Wales, says study

Analysis of a mega poll shows Keir Starmer would lose more seats than Tories amid voter discontent with main parties

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The extreme hoarding of wealth is sociopathic. Example below. It amazes me that people can argue the toss that hospital cleaners shouldn’t get sick pay from day one, and argue just as vehemently that the super rich shouldn’t be asked to pay their fair share of tax.

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Weirdly James Dyson is less scathing about the impact on the UK economy of those who choose to offshore manufacturing jobs and relocate their head offices to the far east. 🤔🤷‍♂️

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Paul Nowak @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

As we mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz & the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia past we recommit to challenge hatred in all its forms & the need to build a peaceful world rooted in compassion, understanding and justice. www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/holoca...

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Holocaust Memorial Day: Remembering the Past, Striving for a Better Future

On January 27th the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day. It is a day we remember the millions murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust, and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bo...

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Oh God, What Now? – the politics podcast @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

📳 NEW EPISODE 📳 How should Britain handle Trump’s politics of chaos? Guest @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social (General Secretary of @the-tuc.bsky.social) on the Employment Rights Bill. And should Judge Dredd defund the police…? We talk to writer @robwilliams71.bsky.social 📳 Listen linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...

And so it begins. The second age of Trump is upon us. Are we all braced? All eyes are on what executive orders he will enact in his first week. So, how do we handle Trump’s politics of chaos? Or will we simply have to grin and bear it? Plus, Labour promised “a new deal for working people” before winning the election. Has it kept its promise with the new employment rights bill? General Secretary of the TUC Paul Novak joins the podcast to get into it all. And, in a special extra, Judge Dredd does Defund The Police? Andrew talks to one of the authors.

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