# ![@breeallegretti Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::92127426.png) @breeallegretti Aubrey Allegretti

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### Top Social Posts
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"A minister says "weve all been made to tweet" messages of support. The message has gone out from Starmer's aides and allies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020886563802976402)  2026-02-09T15:44Z 35.6K followers, 351.6K engagements


"Lisa Nandy says misogynistic briefings by senior government figures are "still going on". The culture secretary tells Times Radio: "Some of the briefings have absolutely been dripping with misogyny. "You hear these things about 'we're lazy we spend too much time with our kids we don't spend enough time with all kids. "You really can't win. But in the end it's designed to try to keep us down and to try and stop us from being heard." Asked if it is still a problem Nandy says: "I'm saying it's still going on I'm absolutely acknowledging that." Nandy says Starmer takes the issue seriously but"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2021640874619249104)  2026-02-11T17:41Z 35.6K followers, 48.8K engagements


"Labour already throwing lots at the Gorton and Denton byelection. Steve Reed and Bridget Phillipson are due in the seat today to campaign"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2016840568056254501)  2026-01-29T11:47Z 35.6K followers, 18.9K engagements


"Scotland Yard confirms it asked No [--] not to publish some Mandelson files to avoid prejudicing its criminal investigation. New statement from Commander Ella Marriott of the Metropolitan Police: As with any investigation securing and preserving any potential evidence is vital. For this reason when approached by the UK Government today with their intent to publish material we reviewed it immediately and advised that the release of specific documents could undermine our current investigation. We therefore asked them not to release certain documents at this time. Going forward as material is made"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2019108650988503520)  2026-02-04T17:59Z 35.6K followers, 18.7K engagements


"Steve Reed defends the process around Peter Mandelson being made US ambassador. It was a rational appointment he tells Times Radio arguing that No [--] did not know about Mandelsons continued friendship with Epstein at the time. Reed defends Morgan MxSweeney saying: You shouldnt have to resign because somebody lies to you. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019309937575297415 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019309937575297415"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2019309937575297415)  2026-02-05T07:19Z 35.6K followers, 28.9K engagements


"New: No [--] told to provide unredacted papers to the Intelligence and Security Committee. It asks for clarity on when the documents will be provided - along with clear instructions from the government on what it wants to redact and why"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2019452309651046441)  2026-02-05T16:45Z 35.6K followers, 31.1K engagements


"Keir Starmer has been branded "weak naive and gullible" for his explanation today of why he appointed Peter Mandelson - in a savage assessment by Harriet Harman. She tells @BethRigby's Electoral Dysfunction podcast: "Peter Mandelson was called the Prince of Darkness. It's not a secret that he was a bad person "Why on earth did Peter Mandelson even get in the room to be considered for this ambassadorship when so much was known about his bad character "Starmer should not have been considering him for that post let alone believing his denials. "And I think it is very very serious for Keir"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2019479209077334071)  2026-02-05T18:32Z 35.6K followers, 33.1K engagements


"'Anas Sarwar's allies privately concede that the prime minister himself is the problem with a growing consensus within his inner circle that the sooner Sir Keir Starmer goes the better.' Having revealed the scale of discontent in Scottish Labour last November we revisited the issue today. Including: How Morgan McSweeney and his wife Imogen Walker were guests at a Christmas party thrown by Sarwar at his home in Glasgow - in what some saw as a bid to smooth over tensions. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/sarwar-hopes-starmer-going-now-rf9cs5zx3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020110292462506432)  2026-02-07T12:20Z 35.6K followers, 60.9K engagements


"Keir Starmers fourth No [--] Director of Communications quits EXCL: Tim Allan Keir Starmers director of communications steps down from Downing Street role. I have decided to stand down to allow a new No [--] team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success he said. EXCL: Tim Allan Keir Starmers director of communications steps down from Downing Street role. I have decided to stand down to allow a new No [--] team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success he said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020823340013814240)  2026-02-09T11:33Z 35.6K followers, 48.3K engagements


"Exc: MPs are secretly planning to lend staff to work on a leadership campaign by Wes Streeting in anticipation of a formal move to dislodge Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister. Allies of the health secretary have held talks with their parliamentary officials and suggested they hold back annual leave in preparation for a challenge after the local elections in May. One Labour MP said: Ive already told my staff If you want to take annual leave later in the year to go and work on Wess leadership campaign Id be fully supportive of that. Another said: These conversations are already happening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020851138317181071)  2026-02-09T13:23Z 35.6K followers, 16.5K engagements


"Starmer loyalist MPs immediately circulating this tweet from Sarwar calling Mandelson his old friend. Sarwar says in his press conference Mandelson is not someone or something I want to be associated with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020870994781454438)  2026-02-09T14:42Z 35.6K followers, 22.6K engagements


"Peter Kyle - one of Wes Streetings closest cabinet allies - comes out to say he backs the PM and colleagues should focus on delivery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020875802942861319)  2026-02-09T15:01Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Will ANY Scottish MPs come out and support Anas Sarwar So far theres been a big backlash against Sarwar. One senior figures says privately: Anas is wrong. Its opportunistic and with no plan. Another Scottish Labour source adds: Anas does not have authority to speak on behalf of the Scottish party in this way. Its a fucking shitshow. A third says: Is this really going to help Anas chances of winning that much Its rearranging the cushions in a burning house. Anas Sarwar: The distraction needs to end and the leadership in Downing Street has to change. He says failures at the heart of Downing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020876771915104729)  2026-02-09T15:05Z 35.6K followers, 22.3K engagements


"And - as has been the case for months now - Starmer is saved because none of his potential successors move against him. The PM seemingly limps on. https://x.com/AngelaRayner/status/2020884870684094609 I urge all my colleagues to come together remember our values and put them into practice as a team. The Prime Minister has my full support in leading us to that end. 3/3 https://x.com/AngelaRayner/status/2020884870684094609 I urge all my colleagues to come together remember our values and put them into practice as a team. The Prime Minister has my full support in leading us to that end. 3/3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020885555634909289)  2026-02-09T15:40Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Labour MPs say theyve never seen Keir Starmer so angry. Colleagues with him in the lobbies on Tuesday night - during a vote on abolishing the two child benefit cap - say he loudly fumed about Mandelson: "He's a fucking liar. He fucking lied." One cabinet minister told me yesterday Starmer is the angriest they've ever seen him over Mandelson's lies on Epstein and what's emerged in recent days. "He was really really angry. He has a very Keir 'right and wrong' view. He is a fair person. Hes furious. Ive never One cabinet minister told me yesterday Starmer is the angriest they've ever seen him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2019744529461514384)  2026-02-06T12:06Z 35.6K followers, 512.9K engagements


"👀 Now Scottish Labour MPs have been invited to a discussion and drinks on crucial elections in Scotland next Tuesday with the No [--] political team. 'Anas Sarwar's allies privately concede that the prime minister himself is the problem with a growing consensus within his inner circle that the sooner Sir Keir Starmer goes the better.' Having revealed the scale of discontent in Scottish Labour last November we revisited the 'Anas Sarwar's allies privately concede that the prime minister himself is the problem with a growing consensus within his inner circle that the sooner Sir Keir Starmer goes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020230496966549996)  2026-02-07T20:17Z 35.6K followers, 44.8K engagements


"An ally of Anas Sarwar offers a football analogy: "It's a risk but the game's gone otherwise so it's worth a punt. Cup final extra time and you're 2-1 down - your keeper is going to leave goal and run up the park. Hope for penalties.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020882330932408591)  2026-02-09T15:27Z 35.6K followers, 66.3K engagements


"Awkward. https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020230496966549996 👀 Now Scottish Labour MPs have been invited to a discussion and drinks on crucial elections in Scotland next Tuesday with the No [--] political team. https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020230496966549996 👀 Now Scottish Labour MPs have been invited to a discussion and drinks on crucial elections in Scotland next Tuesday with the No [--] political team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020890018672185635)  2026-02-09T15:58Z 35.6K followers, 15.8K engagements


"The soft-left Tribune group argues against a leadership contest - but effectively calls for a reshuffle. In a statement the group's executive say: "Turning inward to a leadership contest now would be both wrong and counterproductive when there is still so much vital work ahead. Our focus should remain on delivering the change voters asked for not distracting ourselves from it. "When the government has deviated from our Labour values it has made errors but this Labour Government has begun the serious work of changing the country and delivering the national renewal we promised voters in 2024."  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020896148576223558)  2026-02-09T16:22Z 35.6K followers, 15.6K engagements


"Interesting language here. Arguing against a "leadership contest" makes it sound like the concern is with a contest itself rather than a change in leadership. https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020896148576223558 The soft-left Tribune group argues against a leadership contest - but effectively calls for a reshuffle. In a statement the group's executive say: "Turning inward to a leadership contest now would be both wrong and counterproductive when there is still so much vital work https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020896148576223558 The soft-left Tribune group argues against a leadership"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020898206612119955)  2026-02-09T16:30Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Keir Starmer arrives at PLP - the usual loud claps and cheers. Angela Rayner in tow along with plenty of cabinet ministers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020920499421810716)  2026-02-09T17:59Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Keir Starmer opened his address to Labour MPs by paying tribute to Morgan McSweeney echoing the line he told No [--] staff this morning about how theyd run up and down every political football pitches in the country. Am told the PMs message was words to the effect of: Unite to attack Reform UK and the forces of darkness. And - per several sources - he added: Ive won every fight Ive been in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020930470960074932)  2026-02-09T18:39Z 35.6K followers, 16.7K engagements


"Starmer also apologised to Labour MPs for his handling of the Mandelson scandal according to several sources. He is said to have told colleagues: I apologise to each and every one of you. I know how difficult these last few days have been for you for our party and for the country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020939131195462042)  2026-02-09T19:13Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Bridget Phillipson tells us after PLP: No-one has been harder on him Keir Starmer than himself over the last few days. She said he took personal responsibility for the Mandelson scandal and apologised for the failures that are on him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020940907009409424)  2026-02-09T19:20Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Anas Sarwar was accused of treacherous behaviour at tonights PLP. Joanna Baxter made the comment through tears and pleaded with the PM not to give up on Scotland sources say. Those in the room said it was an uncomfortable moment given the intervention came in front of other Scottish MPs who privately agree with Anas but have clearly bottled following him over the top. Two more MPs also raised Starmers judgement on appointing Mandelson directly with the PM: Charlotte Nichols and Rachael Maskell. So still a few rumblings at a meeting otherwise filled with calls for unity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020969895744372826)  2026-02-09T21:15Z 35.6K followers, 35.1K engagements


"Anas Sarwar was also criticised for a "selfish and short-sighted" intervention by Rachel Taylor MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth at this evening's PLP. https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020969895744372826 Anas Sarwar was accused of treacherous behaviour at tonights PLP. Joanna Baxter made the comment through tears and pleaded with the PM not to give up on Scotland sources say. Those in the room said it was an uncomfortable moment given the intervention came in front of https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020969895744372826 Anas Sarwar was accused of treacherous behaviour at tonights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020989746537779680)  2026-02-09T22:34Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements


"After Anas Sarwar's intervention sources say an emergency meeting of the Scottish PLP has been called for 3pm tomorrow to discuss how to respond publicly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2020990246884958689)  2026-02-09T22:36Z 35.6K followers, 11K engagements


"Great to join The Story podcast reflecting on a day of high stakes political turmoil. Listen along with fab host @ManveenRana and a stellar production team: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-keir-starmers-premiership-terminal/id1501716010i=1000749001117&at=1000l3ctA&ct=the-story-eplink&itsct=podfollow_podcasts&itscg=30200&ls=1&mttnsubad=6442463604 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-keir-starmers-premiership-terminal/id1501716010i=1000749001117&at=1000l3ctA&ct=the-story-eplink&itsct=podfollow_podcasts&itscg=30200&ls=1&mttnsubad=6442463604"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2021172517046501733)  2026-02-10T10:40Z 35.6K followers, [----] engagements


"New: Anas Sarwar left even more isolated as Welsh Labour leader and First Minister Eluned Morgan backs Starmer and calls for "stability". She says: I support the Prime Minister in the job he was elected to do. After years of revolving-door leadership under the Conservatives the country needs stability in an age of instability and that matters for Wales. I had concerns that Peter Mandelson was incompatible with public office because of the company he kept. What has since come to light has only reinforced those concerns. These issues are deeply troubling not least because once again the voices"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2021174591880630441)  2026-02-10T10:49Z 35.6K followers, 21.2K engagements


"RT @paulhutcheon: A second Scottish Labour MP backs Anas Sawar in calling for Keir Starmer to quit. https://x.com/Euan4Falkirk/status/2021164803583041569s=20 https://x.com/Euan4Falkirk/status/2021164803583041569s=20"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2021180091871465682)  2026-02-10T11:11Z 35.6K followers, [--] engagements


"New: Keir Starmer said his top team of ministers is "strong and united" in a No [--] readout of today's political cabinet. Downing street says: "He highlighted the ways ministers are delivering on their mandate to change the country including investing in local communities through Pride in Place and restoring economic stability which has led to six interest rate cuts and lower mortgage costs for families. "He said the government would continue its relentless focus on the priorities of the British people including tackling the cost of living. "The Prime Minister said that the whole of the Labour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2021196511393005900)  2026-02-10T12:16Z 35.6K followers, 70.4K engagements


"Exc: Keir Starmer has been warned by female Labour MPs the party risks looking like a "paedo protectors party". The private comments came in this afternoon's meeting of the Women's PLP. Among them Emma Lewell told the PM about her anger having spent years working in child protection services. She said: I cant even begin to explain how much it hurts when people are screaming at me in the street that I am a member of the peado protectors party." Lewell stressed she wanted the PM to succeed but added: "You have said so many times now things will be different each time it isn't." Tonia Antoniazzi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2021655814579319078)  2026-02-11T18:41Z 35.6K followers, 119.2K engagements


"More from Labour MP Tonia Antionazzi - who says women have been trying to advise the PM but "it's the men that he has been listening to". She tells Times Radio: "Who is the Prime Minister listening to "We have seen women working in No [--] trying to advise the Prime Minister. But it's the men that he has been listening to and women have been briefed against. "We know this. It's widely known and I think that we have to really know that there are voices out there and there are strong women being listened to. It's okay to be put in that position but if you're not being listened to what's the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2021989098119213097)  2026-02-12T16:45Z 35.6K followers, 10K engagements


"Exc: Ministers are considering plans to scale back delay repay refunds for late running trains. Insiders say the move will be presented as a way to standardise differing compensation schemes as the governments nationalisation drive ramps up. But ideas under consideration include levelling down to LNER levels - meaning no money back for delays of up to [--] minutes. Taken together with plans for automating compensation means it is hoped the cost would be revenue neutral"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2022614197998174573)  2026-02-14T10:09Z 35.6K followers, 138.9K engagements


"RT @thomasforth: This isn't just about delay repay but the whole blame attribution within Great Britain's complicated railway structure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2023350644690780264)  2026-02-16T10:56Z 35.6K followers, [--] engagements


"Exc: Liz Truss broke Whitehall rules by publishing her new book without agreement from the Cabinet Office. Former ministers are meant to abide by the 'RadcliffeRules' requiring them to hand over a pre-publication copy of their memoir for vetting. Truss gave the Cabinet Office a copy "in good time" sources tell me. But officials did not clear her revealing details of private conversations - including with the late Queen in September [----]. A source close to Truss tells me the govt confirmed she had "complied with all the rules regarding national security and relations with foreign governments"."  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1781002593130414233)  2024-04-18T16:51Z 35.1K followers, 451.9K engagements


"A Tory WhatsApp group broke out in anger over candidate selections today - including Richard Holden's new seat. This is the "Tory parly staff alumni" group - members include those who've gone on to be SPADs candidates and work in CCHQ. Excerpts from some messages below:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1798420418958880920)  2024-06-05T18:23Z 35.1K followers, 85.7K engagements


"A Tory candidate seeking reelection says of Sunak flying back early from D-Day commemorations: This is like when Theresa May didnt meet victims of the Grenfell Tower in [----]. Then it was The Queen who stepped in yesterday it was Keir Starmer. Concerns already being relayed to Sunaks political secretary to make the strength of anger known"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1799014791035650503)  2024-06-07T09:45Z 35.1K followers, 261.7K engagements


"Exc (and free to read this weekend): Labour manifesto will commit to introducing an age limit on serving peers. House of Lords will be scaled back by forcing peers to retire at age [--] or at the end of the parliament in which they reach that age. It's part of a two-phased approach to Lords reform. There will be some immediate measures such as banning new hereditary peers. Others will be longer term and not guaranteed within [--] years. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-plans-age-limit-in-house-of-lords-reform-7vtj73qnm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1799394769824616736)  2024-06-08T10:55Z 35.1K followers, 617.5K engagements


"Keir Starmer says it's "laughably ridiculous" to attack him over his work ethic. He tells @MattChorley: "All I said was that on a Friday night I tend to try and protect that time for my family. "Of course I've had to work Fridays in the past I'll work Fridays in the future. But it's laughably ridiculous that this has become talked about by the Tories.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1808095472801759316)  2024-07-02T11:08Z 35.1K followers, 277.5K engagements


"Reform fail to win Barnsley North from Labour - by some margin. Exit poll had it as 99% likely. https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1808998248507392281 Exit poll seat-by-seat forecast suggests Reform are on course to win in: - Clacton (Con) - Great Yarmouth (Con) - Barnsely South (Lab) - Barnsely North (Lab) - Hartlepool (Lab in [--] Con in 21) Reform also ahead in some "too close to call" seats eg Bassetlaw - where Sky says https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1808998248507392281 Exit poll seat-by-seat forecast suggests Reform are on course to win in: - Clacton (Con) - Great Yarmouth (Con) -"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1809029898138263600)  2024-07-05T01:01Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: Lisa Nandy has used her first address as culture secretary to staff at DCMS to promsise the era of culture wars is over. She said: For too long for too many people the story we tell ourselves about ourselves as a nation has not reflected them their communities or their lives. This is how polarisation division and isolation thrives. In recent years weve found multiple ways to divide ourselves from one another. And lost that sense of a self-confident outward looking country which values its own people in every part of the UK. Changing that is the mission of this department. The era of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1810691833468436641)  2024-07-09T15:05Z 35.1K followers, 173.7K engagements


"Hello from a packed PM plane on the way to Washington which Im calling StarmAir in the hope it catches on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1811017694092661056)  2024-07-10T12:40Z 35.1K followers, 214.6K engagements


"So when did Lord Alli lose his Downing Street pass Im told the pass doesnt actually expire until the end of August. But he handed it back several weeks ago. No [--] still cant say what role Alli has if any with the government after excellent sleuthing by @Gabriel_Pogrund @patrickkmaguire. https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d574f36-720f-4485-9b06-9242999b0494shareToken=96015dd34fe0996b7b9d0a72a3c1d8f8 On Labour donor Lord Alli getting a No10 pass party sources say he did have one but it was always meant to be temporary and it was removed weeks ago* No explanation of why he had one in the first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1827636749075394681)  2024-08-25T09:18Z 35.1K followers, 22.6K engagements


"Spicy interview on Sky this morning over Keir Starmers tickets for Taylor Swift (that he later paid for) Lisa Nandy says most of Sky News was at these events in these same boxes but Kay Burley literally kept the receipts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1843914408218767847)  2024-10-09T07:20Z 35.1K followers, 662.7K engagements


"FINAL TORY LEADERSHIP MP BALLOT RESULT: Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch are through to the final two and the ballot of party members. Cleverly: [--] Badenoch: [--] Jenrick: [--] [---] MPs voted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1844022780968468972)  2024-10-09T14:31Z 35.1K followers, 129.9K engagements


"A Labour MP texts: I see the Prime Minister has just found the magic lamp from the bottom of the moving boxes. FINAL TORY LEADERSHIP MP BALLOT RESULT: Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch are through to the final two and the ballot of party members. Cleverly: [--] Badenoch: [--] Jenrick: [--] [---] MPs voted FINAL TORY LEADERSHIP MP BALLOT RESULT: Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch are through to the final two and the ballot of party members. Cleverly: [--] Badenoch: [--] Jenrick: [--] [---] MPs voted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1844026298706055451)  2024-10-09T14:45Z 35.1K followers, 94.8K engagements


"A Tory MP says: "The partys fucked. The public will look at us at the next election and think 'these people haven't learned a thing'. But well probably be doing this again in [--] months anyway.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1844035712368496745)  2024-10-09T15:22Z 35.1K followers, 91.4K engagements


"Exc: Up to a dozen Tory MPs consider resigning over Labours second job crackdown https://www.thetimes.com/article/6739671f-8f3b-4f2b-bd1b-b4548d725b4bshareToken=fe0dfe203cb5005fafbbbcce0f748fa2 https://www.thetimes.com/article/6739671f-8f3b-4f2b-bd1b-b4548d725b4bshareToken=fe0dfe203cb5005fafbbbcce0f748fa2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1845797932366274570)  2024-10-14T12:04Z 35.1K followers, 264.3K engagements


"Exc: Labour MPs confront Liz Kendall over WASPI devision in leaked WhatsApp messages. They voice shock suggest No [--] has failed to learn lessons from pensioners winter fuel cut and seek legal advice the decision was based on. My integrity is worth more than this says one. The scale of private anger is far greater than what we saw in the Commons this week: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-mps-confront-liz-kendall-waspi-retirement-8x2n2zp2n https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-mps-confront-liz-kendall-waspi-retirement-8x2n2zp2n"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1869858964420321282)  2024-12-19T21:34Z 35.1K followers, 264.2K engagements


"Lisa Nandy treads a fine line this morning as Britiain attempts to rebuff Donald Trump without angering him more. She refuses to say explicitly that Trump is "wrong" or that the UK agrees with Zelenskyy that he is living in a "disinformation bubble". Instead she says "we take a different view" that Britain does not consider Zelenskyy a dictator and that Trump has "a particular style". Subtly suggesting she's holding her tongue Nandy adds: "It would be tempting for me to come on your shows and commmentate on the latest interventions but that is never the way you achieve peace.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1892482743046435293)  2025-02-20T07:53Z 34.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Wes Streeting is on fighting form - telling Tory MPs that Labour is "doing the things they only ever talked about". He lists defence investment cutting the welfare bill and curtailing state bureaucracy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1900157819132711190)  2025-03-13T12:11Z 35.1K followers, 486K engagements


"Exc: Labour MPs say they've been "besieged" by criticism over Tuesday's statement on moves to tackle grooming gangs. Leaked mesages in a Home Office WhatsApp group show the scale of anger over handling of the announcement: Headlines like this are not helping." An update on here to this specific issue of are we cancelling inquiries would be helpful. And despite attempts to reassure MPs after Trevor Phillips called the move "utterly shameful" one wrote: So Trevor Phillips is right then https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/home-office-decision-grooming-gangs-nlv09sst3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1910282098897780849)  2025-04-10T10:41Z 35.1K followers, 121.2K engagements


"Exc: Labour MP Peter Lamb goes studs up in a WhatsApp group after Keir Starmer's Chagos deal announcement: "Getting real tired of this 'the courts have settled it' line of argument being wheeled out by the PM. "They interpret current law MPs make the law. You can't hide behind a judgement and claim it gives you cover from questions over what is right or proper.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1925571749170602378)  2025-05-22T15:17Z 35.1K followers, 223.2K engagements


"Tom Tugendhat says the pension triple lock is "simply not sustainable over the next 20-30 years". He argues the entire economy is "geared towards pensioners" and warns it is driving away support from young people for the Tories"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1975183887140823151)  2025-10-06T12:58Z 35.1K followers, 80.8K engagements


"Stephen Kinnock on the row over China definition: "It isn't possible to define China with one word or another - it's a complex relationship and government policy has to reflect that.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1978709077984174271)  2025-10-16T06:26Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Ed Miliband says he can't promise "come what may" that Tel Aviv Maccabi fans will be allowed to attend the match against Aston Villa next month. He stresses that's "what we're working towards" - and talks continue with the police council and others"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1979815405339484581)  2025-10-19T07:42Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"No plans to legislate to strip Prince Andrew of his Dukedom or Peter Mandelson of his peerage over friendships with Epstein Ed Miliband suggests. The cabinet minister says the Royals have said they don't want to take up parliamentary time and it's right Andrew has given up his title. Miliband also says Mandelson's leave of absence from the Lords was the "right thing to do" and that "disciplinary matters will be taken by the whips""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1979823011030007828)  2025-10-19T08:12Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Ed Miliband says he's working to bring down energy bills "as soon as possible". He's shown this graphic by @vicderbyshire - showing the breakdown of an average energy bill including elements in the government's control - VAT and policy costs (eg green levies). The energy secretary says the government is always trying to find the "right balance between public expenditure and levies" due to "very difficult fiscal circumstances""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1979824358433440168)  2025-10-19T08:18Z 35.1K followers, 25.4K engagements


"Ed Miliband pointedly refuses to rule out development of the Rosebank oil field. He hints it might not be in breach of Labour's pledge not to grant new oil and gas licences - saying it's about "consent it's not about a licence". Miliband stresses he'll only take a decision after the "proper process" is completed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1979826493460005374)  2025-10-19T08:26Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Exclusive: Reform UK is investigating whether it underpaid VAT after tax experts said it may have breached the law and could face a fine from HMRC. A Times investigation with @GeorgeGreenwood https://www.thetimes.com/article/fca473f8-91c8-4287-a772-e3b5185f4de8shareToken=c6b9ff97f19fb742725dfcea26099b4b https://www.thetimes.com/article/fca473f8-91c8-4287-a772-e3b5185f4de8shareToken=c6b9ff97f19fb742725dfcea26099b4b"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980023634891878784)  2025-10-19T21:29Z 35.1K followers, 439.8K engagements


"This story started around a year ago - when Reform was bathing in the afterglow of its first party conference after the general election. Sources pointed to a number of revenue-generating events as evidence that the party needed to register for and pay VAT - a sales tax charged at 20%. Companies are required to do so when they exceed [-----] in income from VATable products or if they expect to within [--] days. Ticket and merchandise sales count. Membership fees and donations do not. Reform would likely have been alive to the requirement: They had a pledge to raise the threshold to [------] in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980034239987892434)  2025-10-19T22:12Z 35.1K followers, 14.6K engagements


"There were other events - organised by Reform's national party and its branches. Reform did not set up "accounting units" with the Electoral Commission - unlike the other main political parties. These allow local branches to raise money without counting towards the national partys income. Attendees were charged up to [--] per head for some such events run by Reform's branches. These will likely have contributed to the party's national income. Reform also held a national rally in March this year billed as its biggest ever event. General admission tickets were [--] and Bull - who again compered -"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980034242408038521)  2025-10-19T22:12Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Reform were first approached and asked for an explanation at the end of April. They did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Purchase receipts we reviewed up until this point did not have VAT included. But after my enquiries the party started quietly adding the sales tax charge to event tickets. Commercial contracts also began to include a VAT charge - with a note that registration with HMRC was now underway"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980034244354195562)  2025-10-19T22:12Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Reform was approached again for an explanation and asked: - When it registered for VAT and if this was late - If it had calculated any penalties it had paid or may need to in future A party spokesman declined to answer the specific questions but said it had begun a review of its tax position. He said: We are currently in the process of fully reviewing our position in respect of VAT with the assistance of our appointed specialist VAT advisers. We are engaging with the relevant authorities to ensure all matters are addressed appropriately. We will respond to your inquiries when we have"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980034246619394213)  2025-10-19T22:12Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"We approached three independent tax experts with the findings who said it was likely Reform should have registered for VAT by the end of last year. One of them @DanNeidle said: This is easy stuff. I would expect a trainee accountant to know this. Its remarkable that Reform UK got it wrong"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980034248716226570)  2025-10-19T22:12Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Read the full story here: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/reform-nigel-farage-hmrc-tax-vat-shrpppnvf https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/reform-nigel-farage-hmrc-tax-vat-shrpppnvf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980034250545000535)  2025-10-19T22:12Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Exc: Taxpayers faced a 22m bill - just for the bidding process to select the developer of new nuclear reactors. Companies were also told to submit up to [---] pages proving their "social value" - including how they'd give jobs to disadvantaged groups like asylum seekers. Pro-growth campaigners say the cost of the process is absurd and diversity requirements imposed across the entire supply chain are eye-wateringly expensive. Lots of frustration from industry insiders too who say it's symptomatic of slow progress as a result of red tape. Not quite the "fastest competition of its kind" that was"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980209977806504041)  2025-10-20T09:50Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Jenrick has strayed much further than the Tory line by calling Prince Andrew a "disgrace" who should not receive any subsidies. Badenoch's position is that this remains a matter for Buckingham Palace. Although her team are thought to be sympathetic to the position Jenrick has taken. https://x.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1980531512425509181 https://x.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1980531512425509181"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980577652877439377)  2025-10-21T10:11Z 35.1K followers, 44.1K engagements


"Exc: "Idle disgrace" - ministers lead calls for Prince Andrew to leave Royal Lodge. They privately say it's "detestable" he's still living in the grace and favour mansion rent free. However the government retains a vow of silence - deferring to Buckingham Palace. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-andrew-leave-royal-lodge-robert-jenrick-xsldcq03q https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-andrew-leave-royal-lodge-robert-jenrick-xsldcq03q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980931524049465659)  2025-10-22T09:37Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Some MPs are nervous that Casey's growing responsibilities - supporting the grooming gang inquiry touted for cab sec - mean less time being spent on the social care commission she's chairing due to report next year. https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980954232301003039 Louise Casey will "support the work" of the grooming gangs inquiry Keir Starmer says https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980954232301003039 Louise Casey will "support the work" of the grooming gangs inquiry Keir Starmer says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1980957715665998191)  2025-10-22T11:21Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Jess Phillips not planning to quit I understand but shes still under pressure from colleagues. A minister tells me they cant see how Jess remains while a Labour backbench MP says: I haven't seen her deliver anything apart from loud noise. This morning she was fully supported by the minister on the morning round Josh MacAlister. He praised her unique talents as a lifelong advocate and campaigner who remains one of the best-placed MPs to oversee this process. He said Phillips has still got the confidence of a number of survivors but acknowledged there are others who've got a different opinion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1981274715487350897)  2025-10-23T08:21Z 35.1K followers, 31.8K engagements


"Downing Street appears to be blocking a debate on Prince Andrew's finances and future. Asked five times why the government won't allow time for a debate or vote on his titles the PM's spokesman said that the "Royal Family would not want to take time from other important issues". He says it's a matter for select committees if they want to start their own inquiries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1981320260092305568)  2025-10-23T11:22Z 35.1K followers, 120.3K engagements


"No [--] giving rock solid support to Jess Phillips: A spokesman for the PM says shell continue working incredibly closely with victims and survivors. He praises her record as minister for safeguarding saying she has been fighting for survivors and is determined to get them justice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1981321827180794319)  2025-10-23T11:28Z 35.1K followers, 26.5K engagements


"Chris Philp is asked SIX times by @christopherhope who the leader of the Welsh Conservatives is. After brushing off the question he finally admits the name escapes me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1982390038551052712)  2025-10-26T10:13Z 35.1K followers, 52.9K engagements


"Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increasing VAT income tax or National Insurance in the budget. Kemi Badenoch asks him if he's still committed to the pledge in Labour's manifesto. The PM says instead that "the budget is on the [--] of November and we will lay out our plans". He pledges it will help "build a stronger economy""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1983506054529863913)  2025-10-29T12:07Z 35.2K followers, 35.4K engagements


"New: The Public Accounts Committee has written to the Treasury and Crown Estate saying they're "concerned" about whether Prince Andrew living seemingly rent free in Royal Lodge is "achieving the best value for money". A long list of questions has been sent and documents requested - including details about any "future arrangements" involving Andrew and other properties eg Adelaide Cottage and Frogmore Cottage. "There is considerable and understandable public interest in the spending of public money in relation to Prince Andrew which in part stems from the fact that he is no longer a working"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1983522327435366869)  2025-10-29T13:12Z 35.2K followers, 16.7K engagements


"Madush Kebatu - who sparked a [--] hour manhunt after being wrongly released from prison - says he tried to hand himself back in on Saturday but was ignored by a police officer. He tells @SkyNews: "I told police look here police I am wanted man I am arrested I will give you my hand please help where is police station He ignored me he drove off." In response the Met says it's not aware of any evidence and that Kebatu's actions on Sunday "were more like those of someone trying to avoid officers"."  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1983597314095902831)  2025-10-29T18:10Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Exc: Kemi Badenoch issues veiled warning to Robert Jenrick and Katie Lam at shadow cabinet meeting. She said it was not helpful for frontbenchers to stray from her core messages. Jenrick's comments on the burka and Lam's about ending legal migrants' residence status were singled out. Badenoch was frustrated the distracted attention from her attacks on Sir Keir Starmer over grooming gangs and the economy. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-warns-tories-straying-off-message-pm8l9mtdk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1985294894055727525)  2025-11-03T10:36Z 35.2K followers, 94.9K engagements


"NEW: Keir Starmer warns Labour MPs of tough but fair decisions in the upcoming budget. Speaking to backbenchers behind closed doors tonight he said: The budget will be a Labour budget built on Labour values. It will protect public services like the NHS. It will reduce our national debt and improve the cost of living. We had the fastest growing economy in the G7 in the first half of this year but everyone knows the Budget takes place against a difficult economic backdrop. Its becoming clearer that the long-term impact of Tory austerity their botched Brexit deal and the pandemic on Britains"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1985431607050977371)  2025-11-03T19:39Z 35.1K followers, 186.7K engagements


"David Lammy is not facing the morning media round due to a "longstanding" visit according to his stand in Alex Davies-Jones She says it "would not have been appropriate" for Lammy to comment on the mistaken prisoner release "when he didn't have all the facts" Lammy didn't want to spread dis or misinformation and only knew there was an issue at Wandsworth and police were preparing to make an announcement the justice minister says She admits the prisons system is in "utter chaos" Three things are being done after the latest cases of mistaken release: 1) Some tech officials are being sent to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1986341809354588648)  2025-11-06T07:56Z 35.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Grumbles about the disconnect between No [--] and Labour backbencher aren't going away. In this week's Saturday read we reveal how MPs had to state their name and constituency before asking a question of Starmer at the PLP on Monday. He doesnt know who we are said one of those present. It's a reminder also painfully reinforced during school visits. The most frequently asked question is 'have you met the prime minister'. Colleagues either have to lie or shoulder the embarrassment one minister winced. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-flies-back-storm-budget-labour-rlcmd8whk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1987109056771748107)  2025-11-08T10:44Z 35.2K followers, 21.1K engagements


"Exc: Cabinet ministers have privately warned Rachel Reeves that increasing income tax in the budget may spell electoral disaster for the Labour Party. One warned the fallout could be akin to the crushing defeat faced by the Lib Dems for U-turning on tuition fees "given voters are already extremely despondent with us". Another said any tax hike must be accompanied by an "off ramp" to spell out how the money raised will fuel growth and lead to lower taxes closer to the next election. Other cabinet sources say they're alive to the political dangers of breaking the manifesto pledge not to raise"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1987856036301000950)  2025-11-10T12:13Z 35.2K followers, 30.6K engagements


"Off to Iceland for a week Mostly around Reykjavk Hella and the Golden Circle. All tips recommended for non-tourist traps: things to do places to eat (and beer that isnt too expensive)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1987869561341808663)  2025-11-10T13:06Z 35.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Are Keir Starmer's "mission boards" dead Well they been erased from the government's official list of cabinet committees. This is what it said until the update published yesterday - now there's no mention or trace of them:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1991893921153372513)  2025-11-21T15:38Z 35.3K followers, 10.5K engagements


"So the 'mission boards' will live on but in a different guise. A No [--] spokesman says they'll function as "delivery-focused forums benefiting from external and industry expertise led by the relevant Secretary of State. Change taken because only ministers can attend decision-making cabinet committees so this will allow attendance by external people. https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1991893921153372513 https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1991893921153372513"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1991923724048617478)  2025-11-21T17:36Z 35.2K followers, 27.1K engagements


"Exc: Trouble in the Labour MPs' Tribune WhatsApp group. Lots of unhappiness over any overt moves to challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership Comes after my excellent colleague @Stefan_Boscia reported some senior MPs in the group were making early preparations to move against the PM But Clive Efford who led the group for the past [--] years until handing over to Louise Haigh this month says someone is taking for granted that they can dictate to the group. MPs rushed to declare themselves a "faithful" - not a "splitter". And there was more unhappiness over a new group being set up that is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1992906180318953531)  2025-11-24T10:40Z 35.2K followers, 33.7K engagements


"Rachel Reeves hit out at the incredibly destabilising leaks that have befallen the budget. She confirmed the statement on Wednesday raises revenue but said there had been lots of scare stories about what I may or may not do. In a private briefing to Labour MPs the chancellor sought to blame the comms handling on newspaper reports. She said she was sick of stories about what measures were under consideration and admitted: It affects our plan our communication"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1993030755010712044)  2025-11-24T18:55Z 35.3K followers, 334.9K engagements


"Exc: Allies of Wes Streeting are calling for a coronation rather than a contest to install him as Labour leader probably after the May elections. Ministers and senior MPs backing the health secretary warned against a lurch to the left and said privately that a rival candidate such as Angela Rayner would be too radical and would face greater pressure to call a snap general election. Streeting says he's loyal to Starmer - and has disavowed briefings in his name against the PM. But his is the name on most MPs' lips as talk about a leadership challenge simmers in the PLP. As one minister said:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1993291799595475267)  2025-11-25T12:12Z 35.3K followers, 64.5K engagements


"Major tax rises in the budget according to the OBR: - Freezing personal tax and employer NICs contributions thresholds for THREE years from 2028-29 (raises 8bn) - Charging NICs on salary scarified pension contributions (raises 4.7bn) - Increasing the tax rates on dividends property and savings income by [--] percentage points (raises 2.1bn) - New EV tax from April [----] (raises 1.4bn) - Gambling tax (raises 1.1bn) - Writing down allowance main rate in corporation tax reduced (raises 1.5bn) - CGT relief on disposals to employee ownership trusts reduced (raises 900m) - Mansion tax on properties"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1993653837987553713)  2025-11-26T12:11Z 35.2K followers, [----] engagements


"New tax will be levied in EV and plug-in hybrid cars from April [----]. Rate will be 3p per mile for battery electric cars and 1.5p per mile for plug-in hybrids - and increase annually with inflation. The average EV driver doing [----] miles a year will face an extra [---] in the first year OBR estimates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1993656464104149010)  2025-11-26T12:21Z 35.3K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Reeves says "I can confirm that I will not be increasing NI the basic higher or additional rates of income tax or VAT". After spending weeks fuelling speculation she would hike income tax by 2p (and cut NI by 2p) by refusing to recommit to Labour's manifesto pledge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1993673671240745126)  2025-11-26T13:30Z 35.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to get behind the budget: Speaking to the PLP tonight she said: "Today we delivered the Budget. Now weve got to win the argument and we've got to win the argument every single day. We have to win the argument for the Budget. We've got to campaign on the Budget - and that is what we must now do.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1993739187107856600)  2025-11-26T17:50Z 35.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Rachel Reeves says she is "not going to apologise" for lifting the two-child benefit cap even though it helps push up benefit spending to a record [---] billion by the end of the parliament. The chancellor tells Times Radio she's proud to be "lifting kids out of poverty""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1993942671782760588)  2025-11-27T07:19Z 35.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Labour MP Rachel Blake praises the OBR for releasing its letter detailing the evolution of Reevess headroom in the run up to the budget. I managed to squeeze in a question to her on Newsnight about whether it should be done annually - to which she agreed there should be more transparency. (I dont think the Treasury is as keen) A pleasure to join @MattChorley for a fun Friday evening programme"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1994559966049702048)  2025-11-29T00:12Z 35.3K followers, 51.4K engagements


"Breaking: Sir Keir Starmer admits that in the run up to the budget he considered breaking Labour's manifesto pledge not to raise income tax. He says in a speech there "was a point where we thought we might have to reach for a manifesto breach. I recognised we might have to." He blames it on OBR's 16bn productivity downgrade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1995445566377955434)  2025-12-01T10:51Z 35.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Starmer denies Reeves misled cabinet MPs and the public in her budget "scene setter" press conference on [--] November. The chancellor said the OBR's productivity downgrade had "consequences for the public finances too in lower tax receipts". I asked the PM why Reeves made those comments knowing the OBR had given her a budget surplus of 4bn. Starmer says the budget is an "iterative process" and: "It would have been wrong to rule out measures that could have been taken as a result of having more headroom.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1995450565057192086)  2025-12-01T11:11Z 35.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Richard Hughes resigns as head of the Office for Budget Responsibility He says he is wants to help the watchdog "quickly regain and restore the confidence and esteem that it has earned through [--] years of rigorous independent economic analysis". He calls early publication of the OBR's budget analysis "a technical but serious error""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1995532126435827849)  2025-12-01T16:35Z 35.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Ed Miliband urges Labour MPs to keep the faith: Polls are not a forecast theyre a snapshot. If they were a forecast Id be currently celebrating my 10th year as prime minister he tells the @NewStatesman Christmas reception. I was [--] points ahead of David Cameron Fatalism and pessimism never lifted a single child out of poverty created a single job or won a single vote for the Labour Party. Miliband quotes a woman he met recently who said she didnt like Nigel Farage but still warned him: If you dont sort it out youll get extremism. But Miliband strikes a note of optimism: Reform are incredibly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1995958479891144782)  2025-12-02T20:49Z 35.3K followers, 94.2K engagements


"Labour MP Markus Campbell-Savours has had the party whip suspended after voting against a budget measure on limiting agricultural and business property reliefs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/1996265965449851341)  2025-12-03T17:11Z 35.3K followers, 53.2K engagements


"Shabana Mahmood rejects claims of a decline in European civilisation. She tells @SkyNews: "I'm very proud to be a citizen of a country that is as diverse as we are. "We are a multi faith multi ethnic country. I think that we have managed the challenges very well compared to other countries. That's not to say that we don't have work to do on integration on the pace of change in our communities." Mahmood says "others will want to make political points about whether there's too many Muslims in Europe or not". She adds: "My faith is the reason I'm in public service. It's the reason why I want to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2000129444875297147)  2025-12-14T09:03Z 35.3K followers, 16.6K engagements


"Nigel Farage wades into the row over Alaa abd El-Fattah criticising the Conservatives for lobbying for him to be removed: Whilst Robert Jenrick is right to criticize Starmer over Alaa abd El-Fattah - we must not forget that it was the Tory government who started this. Whether it be Chagos net zero or high taxes - Labour are only doing the same as the Tories just worse. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2005304066344108230 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2005304066344108230"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2005304066344108230)  2025-12-28T15:45Z 35.1K followers, 94.5K engagements


"New: Alaa Abd el-Fattah apologises for hurtful social media posts - but claims some have had their meaning twisted. He says its painful to lose support from campaigners who fought for his release - though is grateful for their empathy and solidarity. Heres the full statement: I am shaken that just as I am being reunited with my family for the first time in [--] years several historic tweets of mine have been republished and used to question and attack my integrity and values escalating to calls for the revocation of my citizenship. Looking at the tweets now - the ones that were not completely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2005441992239493403)  2025-12-29T00:53Z 35.3K followers, 39.1K engagements


"NEW: Yvette Cooper has criticised the "unacceptable failure" of Foreign Office staff to carry out background checks on Alaa Abd el-Fattah. The foreign secretary says that "ministers were never briefed on these tweets" and "the civil servants in charge of this case were also unaware". She has ordered a review into the "the serious information failures" to ensure "all necessary lessons are learned". Full text of the letter to the Foreign Affairs Committee below: As you will know the Prime Minister the Deputy Prime Minister and I were all unaware of those historical tweets and we consider them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2005709590579609938)  2025-12-29T18:36Z 35.2K followers, 119.6K engagements


"Exc: Britains biggest education union will seek to tighten its grip on schools by breaking an agreement with GMB Unite and Unison to embark on the mass recruitment of support staff. The National Education Union (NEU) says it wants to expand its membership to protect schools from the impact of a potential Nigel Farage government. Insiders say the NEU is in effect seeking to get thrown out of the Trade Union Congress by breaking the terms of a deal from [----]. Details of a special conference next month billed as potentially the most significant conference in our history as a union are below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2007419203309936770)  2026-01-03T11:50Z 35.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Daniel Kebede the general secretary of the NEU acknowledges the real prospect of a Reform government. In an email seen by The Times he says: If we are to mount a successful defence of education not only in the here and now but also under a Farage government trade union density for this overwhelmingly female low-paid and un-unionised section of the education workforce must improve. Kebede says the NEU and other unions have formed a movement aimed at preventing Reform from gaining power and addressing the growing influence of far-right street movements. There are plans to help undermine Reform"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2007421415071346926)  2026-01-03T11:58Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"https://www.thetimes.com/article/9c6d61a3-9e47-40ee-9220-bc515e21282ashareToken=4d0739edae42194ed3cd37e3994638da https://www.thetimes.com/article/9c6d61a3-9e47-40ee-9220-bc515e21282ashareToken=4d0739edae42194ed3cd37e3994638da"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2007421523938755048)  2026-01-03T11:59Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Business rates latest: - Government sources say they will consider a bailout for pubs as part of sector-specific support package on business rates - Nearly [--] Labour MPs wrote to Reeves about "unprecedented" anger and warning of "many more pub closures" without action - Ministers have also made clear their anger to whips - Jonathan Reynolds the chief whip and ex-business sec is said to be furious about the issue and sympathetic to concerns - One MP said: "Business rates for a pub in my seat are going to more than double to [-----]. Thats more than the cost of a house here. Its insane." - Others"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2009225815565762611)  2026-01-08T11:28Z 35.2K followers, 10.5K engagements


"As revealed in The Times this morning Rachel Reeves is examining extra financial support for pubs that goes beyond the licencing/ deregulation review. It'll be sector specific - so far only pubs sound like they're in scope nothing yet on others affected like hotels. Allies of the chancellor say she's been in listening mode for weeks and to expect an announcement in the coming weeks. A reminder: [--] January is seen by many as a cliff-edge when tax payments are due by and those hardest hit may decide to shut up shop. So we could get an announcement outlining the help before the spring statement."  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2009246360168538295)  2026-01-08T12:50Z 35.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Keir Starmer tells Labour MPs change is already happening and improving voters lives in what will be seen as a bid to head off further leadership speculation. Speaking to his backbenchers tonight the PM said: Britain will see change and renewal this year. Our country is moving in the right direction. Waiting lists are falling. Wages are rising faster than prices. Inflation is now under control and coming down - six interest rate cuts a huge difference for families and businesses. Crime is falling. Immigration is firmly under control. Public services are looking up - were turning the page on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2010786510908346450)  2026-01-12T18:50Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Exc: Keir Starmer will give security services two exemptions from his 'Hillsborough law' in government amendments tabled today. A request for disclosure from MI5 MI6 and GCHQ staff can be declined if it would impede the agencies' work or breach national security. The backstop is: services will be told to submit an annual report to parliament's intelligence and security committee with the number of denied requests under - and an explanation. The deal was struck following a meeting yesterday morning with service head chiefs and cabinet ministers - including the chief whip Jonathan Reynolds. His"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2011346709943664822)  2026-01-14T07:56Z 35.1K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Rachel Reeves confirms extra financial relief for pubs from business rates is coming: "Now the pandemic is over some of that temporary support does need to come away - but it's about the speed at which you do that." Announcement date still TBC - the chancellor says it's still in "the next few days and weeks". https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011357442911744241 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011357442911744241"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2011357442911744241)  2026-01-14T08:39Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Some of Robert Jenrick's MP allies are confirming they won't be defecting to Reform. If he goes it's looking like a lonely transition - rather than a mass movement of parliamentary colleagues. Not quite the big pull some in Reform hoped for if/ when this moment came"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2011788420314444089)  2026-01-15T13:11Z 35.1K followers, 28.1K engagements


"Kemi Badenoch is facing calls to publish the "irrefutable evidence" that led to her dismissing Robert Jenrick. One MP ally of Jenrick's says: "Unless he's signed it and sealed it with his own blood just because it's a bit of paper with his name on doesn't mean it's real. "Robert wasn't going to defect - he wanted to run for the leadership again in May. "Kemi needs to publish the evidence to back this up ASAP." Another says: "If she has the evidence we need to see it." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011794595009405327 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011794595009405327"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2011794595009405327)  2026-01-15T13:36Z 35.1K followers, 107.2K engagements


"Kemi Badenoch has gone fully studs up and emailed all Conservative members confirming her removal of Robert Jenrick: "When I was elected leader I committed to doing politics differently. Disloyalty and dishonesty undermine trust in politics. "They are also disrespectful to our party members our councillors MPs and most of all voters. You all deserve better." The email includes a link to watch her video - clearly trying to make a 'moment' out of this with members. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011805870410121617 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011805870410121617"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2011805870410121617)  2026-01-15T14:21Z 35.1K followers, 12.7K engagements


"Kemi Badenoch speaks in a TV clip and asked if she thinks Robert Jenrick will be a Reform MP by the end of the day: "It doesn't matter - Robert Jenrick is not my problem anymore.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2011833869897777210)  2026-01-15T16:12Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"A member of Robert Jenrick's leadership campaign messages: "The Tory party is dead.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2011838443542712467)  2026-01-15T16:30Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Breaking: Tories release Robert Jenrick's 'defection' speech which was allegedly as follows: "The Tories and Labour have forfeited the right to govern the United Kingdom. And the mantle now passes to Reform. Nigel has stood for the real change we need for over a decade. If one puts party allegiance - personal ambition - to one side he is obviously the right person to lead the movement for it - and delivery of it. And I am convinced Nigel will deliver the real change needed. Thanks to Zia & Richard Reform's policies already meet the moment more than any other party's. But they and Nigel know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2011839381762380002)  2026-01-15T16:34Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Farage says the draft defection speech "leaked out of Robert Jenrick's office". Farage says: "He wasn't going to join today he wasn't going to join tomorrow he wasn't going to join next week. He might not have joined at all." Farage thanks Badenoch for "the latest Christmas present I've ever had". He says she's "handed me on a plate the man that is by far the most popular figure" in the Conservative party. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011840373052576248 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011840373052576248"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2011840373052576248)  2026-01-15T16:38Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Robert Jenrick gets personal - attacking his former Tory shadow cabinet colleagues: Of Mel Stride shadow chancellor and former DWP secretary: "He was the cabinet minister who oversaw the explosion of the welfare bill and it was him who blocked the reforms that are needed." Of Priti Patel shadow foreign secretary and former home secretary: "She created the very migration system that enabled [--] million migrants to come here - the greatest failure of any British government in the post-war period." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011844681953431763"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2011844681953431763)  2026-01-15T16:55Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Darren Jones has a pithy put down for Labour MPs amid an escalating briefing war. Speaking to the PLP tonight he said: They should either get on with their job or get the hell out. It was an implicit put down of those agitating against both Starmer and Wes Streeting who was in the room"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2013325194069221476)  2026-01-19T18:58Z 35.1K followers, 12.6K engagements


"The FBU comes out fighting saying Burnham should not be blocked from standing to be an MP in Andrew Gwynnes seat. Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright said: "It would be a democratic outrage if Andy Burnham was blocked from seeking selection as Labour's by-election candidate in this seat. "In the event that a by-election takes place as an affiliated union the FBU will not stand by and allow senior Labour politicians like Andy to be carved out of this process. "Our union will fiercely resist any attempts to stitch up the selection. "It's vital that there is a full and open"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2014339675465363597)  2026-01-22T14:09Z 35.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Andrew Gwynne confirms hes quitting the Commons on health advice. Full statement below: It has been the honour of my life to have been an elected representative for almost exactly three decades representing my home community firstly as a Denton West Councillor on Tameside Council and then in the House of Commons as MP for Denton & Reddish and more recently for Gorton & Denton. Over those years I havent got everything right and Ive certainly made mistakes but Ive always tried my very best and I have helped tens of thousands of constituents with their issues along the way. Indeed its been"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2014364202748490008)  2026-01-22T15:47Z 35.2K followers, [----] engagements


"A vote on whether Andy Burnham should be allowed to stand was held. It was 8-1 with Lucy Powell the only person voting to allow him. The PM spoke and made the case against allowing Burnham to stand - on cost grounds and warning about the threat of another by-election for the Greater Manchester mayoralty. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015400185526890573 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015400185526890573"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2015400185526890573)  2026-01-25T12:23Z 35.2K followers, [----] engagements


"A vote on whether Andy Burnham should be allowed to stand was held. It was 8-1 with Lucy Powell the only person voting to allow him. The PM spoke and made the case against allowing Burnham to stand - on cost and resources grounds and warning about the threat of another by-election for the Greater Manchester mayoralty. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015403171175182780 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015403171175182780"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2015403171175182780)  2026-01-25T12:35Z 35.2K followers, 12.4K engagements


"Its quite something that Lucy Powell Labours deputy leader was left out in the cold. She argued Burnham had done a great job as mayor and said the by-election candidate should be based on who the best person was. But ultimately she lost the argument - the meeting only lasted [--] minutes amounting to a swift and brutal rejection of Burnham and his supporters. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015409719603556790 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015409719603556790"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/2015409719603556790)  2026-01-25T13:01Z 35.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Proud to have got 1/11 pm this https://www.playbuzz.com/ursulawilliams10/can-you-complete-these-real-life-sunday-sport-headlines https://www.playbuzz.com/ursulawilliams10/can-you-complete-these-real-life-sunday-sport-headlines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/646366007313985536)  2015-09-22T16:50Z 35.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@MLeftly I resent that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/648172348076650497)  2015-09-27T16:28Z 35.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@lisamarkwell @TomMcTague @MLeftly Congrats Mark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/651058280278663169)  2015-10-05T15:36Z 35.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@AlexFinnis @jimwaterson FYI: Even his campaign don't seem to know what he meant https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/769148645291782144 I asked Owen Smith's campaign to clarify who these 'significant numbers into South Wales' were. This is their answer https://t.co/nRmjIYUU4s https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/769148645291782144 I asked Owen Smith's campaign to clarify who these 'significant numbers into South Wales' were. This is their answer https://t.co/nRmjIYUU4s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/769149667884097541)  2016-08-26T12:29Z 35.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@PatrickStrud YES I bloody love wrapping"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/944490332204470272)  2017-12-23T08:50Z 35.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@PatrickStrud I find it so calming and therapeutic. Usually do the whole family's wrapping every year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/944493824474320896)  2017-12-23T09:04Z 35.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@PatrickStrud Not allowed to wrap my own. Unfortunately this means I am punished for my passion as all my presents don't come as nicely wrapped :("  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/944494633744248832)  2017-12-23T09:07Z 35.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@PatrickStrud Next year please let me wrap your presents for you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/944495400718921728)  2017-12-23T09:10Z 35.1K followers, [--] engagements


"NEW: Liam Fox expects Harry and Meghan's wedding will boost UK-US trade ties. He tells Sky News it will be a very helpful adjunct to that relationship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/breeallegretti/status/997132995705344000)  2018-05-17T15:13Z 35.1K followers, [---] engagements

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