Would probably need to be 2, dont think BBC would run it if its just one person briefing...
The Guardian reports on widespread backbench doubts about Starmer continuing.
..Many of the MPs who were selected as Labour’s “high-quality candidates” were built in Starmer’s own image: ambitious, thoughtful, many with careers outside politics, loyal to the project of a centrist Labour government that prioritises power but cares about equality.
Many of them remain loyal to that project, but that project could just as easily have a different leader, because Starmer has never really attempted to cultivate personal loyalty.
It has been a real twist to see so many now with an appetite for regime change. They are not – by and large – people who came into politics to practise coups, but have instead been driven to the brink by the party’s woeful standing and their own very thin majorities. As one Labour MP said: “They could try not being paranoid and just try being better.”..
Would probably need to be 2, dont think BBC would run it if its just one person briefing...
The Guardian reports on widespread backbench doubts about Starmer continuing.
..Many of the MPs who were selected as Labour’s “high-quality candidates” were built in Starmer’s own image: ambitious, thoughtful, many with careers outside politics, loyal to the project of a centrist Labour government that prioritises power but cares about equality.
Many of them remain loyal to that project, but that project could just as easily have a different leader, because Starmer has never really attempted to cultivate personal loyalty.
It has been a real twist to see so many now with an appetite for regime change. They are not – by and large – people who came into politics to practise coups, but have instead been driven to the brink by the party’s woeful standing and their own very thin majorities. As one Labour MP said: “They could try not being paranoid and just try being better.”..
Starmer and his inner circle have just guaranteed that more backbenchers will have those doubts.
Honestly, what a bunch of clowns. I’m feeling very Brenda from Bristol about this. Have we now entered an era where everyone’s political reflex in every party is to change leaders as soon as they slump in the polls?
Paperwork blunder by UK bookmaker reveals possible illegal offshore operation ... The Gambling Commission has demanded a UK bookmaker hand over a trove of financial documents after the company accidentally disclosed information suggesting it may be running an illegal offshore betting operation.
The Guardian understands that the company, which sponsors sporting events and boasts connections to high-profile figures in sport and politics, is the subject of early inquiries that could lead to a full-blown investigation.
Confidential government data reveals 1 in 25 prison service staff could face deportation because of the government's new visa rules.
Sources in the prison unions tell me the system, which is already under fire, “could collapse" because of this.
Why are so many overseas people being employed by prisons? (If that is what is happening).
There are fewer better paid jobs for people with no formal qualifications and only brief training.
Because of staff shortages visas were quite easy in the Boriswave.
And easy pre 2021 under FoM. Unless one doesn't consider Polish prison officers to be foreign (which I suppose, for supporters of a federal Europe, is a perfectly legitimate view).
I think those would have residence as part of the Brexit deal. Its the Nigerians and Ghanaians under risk of deportation, quite a high percentage of Prison Officers.
Oh yes, I didn't mean with regard to deportation. Just with regard to Andy's surprise that foreigners should have that particular job.
Most Prison Officers in Leicester seem to be White British, or maybe its just the ones who get put on hospital escort duty, which seems a popular duty. The convicts behave well too, it being a nice day out for them too.
In the UK it’s a fairly well paid job, with security and an excellent pension.
In the US it’s very often fast food money with poor benefits - the health care plan is often crap.
In the old days Prison Officer was a post military career job for guys in their 40s and 50s
See Porridge.
I guess those days are gone.
In the final episode of It Ain't Half Hot Mum, a demobbed BSM Williams is unsuccessful in his application to join the prison service.
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..Many of the MPs who were selected as Labour’s “high-quality candidates” were built in Starmer’s own image: ambitious, thoughtful, many with careers outside politics, loyal to the project of a centrist Labour government that prioritises power but cares about equality.
Many of them remain loyal to that project, but that project could just as easily have a different leader, because Starmer has never really attempted to cultivate personal loyalty.
It has been a real twist to see so many now with an appetite for regime change. They are not – by and large – people who came into politics to practise coups, but have instead been driven to the brink by the party’s woeful standing and their own very thin majorities. As one Labour MP said: “They could try not being paranoid and just try being better.”..
Honestly, what a bunch of clowns. I’m feeling very Brenda from Bristol about this. Have we now entered an era where everyone’s political reflex in every party is to change leaders as soon as they slump in the polls?
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The Gambling Commission has demanded a UK bookmaker hand over a trove of financial documents after the company accidentally disclosed information suggesting it may be running an illegal offshore betting operation.
The Guardian understands that the company, which sponsors sporting events and boasts connections to high-profile figures in sport and politics, is the subject of early inquiries that could lead to a full-blown investigation.
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The company mistakenly included documents indicating it had been transacting with entities based overseas, sources said. Details were written in white text on a white background but were spotted by staff at the regulator.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/11/paperwork-blunder-by-uk-bookmaker-reveals-possible-offshore-operation
That last sentence: whistleblowing or amateurism?