Congratulations, Anthony Albanese on your election win. The UK and Australia are as close as ever — and we will continue to work together to deliver a brighter future for working people in both of our countries.

US tariffs, coming after Covid and the recent slowdown, could deal a knock-out blow to an industry that is only just recovering and will be really worrying news for tens of thousands of skilled freelancers who make films in the UK Philippa Childs

The British film industry stands out on the world stage for our story telling, talent and production. US tariffs will undermine that and risk our freelance workforce. These aren’t just movies they are a powerhouse of UK economy bbc.com/news/articles/…

My piece in #NewStatesman on the collapse of nuance in politics, and the economic as well as moral case for tackling poverty. newstatesman.com/international-…

Today our General Secretary Mike Clancy attended a Trades Union Congress meeting with the Chancellor. He emphasised that the Industrial Strategy must be delivered in partnership with unions so that it benefits people through high quality employment, unionised workplaces, and fair treatment.

Devastating news from India. Praying for all those on board, and the efforts of emergency services at the scene. bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8d1…

Delighted for Sue Ferns award of an OBE. Cannot think of anyone more deserving and proud to be her colleague and friend. Towering presence in Prospect, the union movement and civil society.

The current situation for @Bectu members working in film and TV right now 👇 variety.com/2025/film/glob…

From sporting rivalries to common values - there’s a lot the UK and Australia share. 🇦🇺🇬🇧 Always good to catch up with my friend Prime Minister Keir Starmer, this time in Canada, as we continue our work on clean energy, economic growth, security and promoting free and fair

I wrote about what yesterday's PMQs revealed about Rachel Reeves newstatesman.com/politics/econo…

This development will be particularly welcomed by Bectu members working across the creative sector where predators have been able to use the cover of NDA's to hide in plain sight UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work theguardian.com/law/2025/jul/0…

This article makes a good case on why the relationship between citizens and the political sphere needs to change.

NEW🚨| We have partnered with The Fabian Society on 'Ill-prepared' a report examining the impact of ill health on freelancers and the self employed 👇 Read more in this exclusive The Mirror story ⬇️ mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

Our democracy is not self-executing. It depends on us all as citizens, regardless of our political affiliations, to stand up and fight for the core values that have made this country the envy of the world.

JACK STRAW: 'I’m often asked what’s gone wrong with Labour - I respond with one question' - The Mirror mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

Who knew…. Ownership matters when it comes to growing in the long term interest.

Democracy around the world is under siege, and let's be clear. No knight in shining armor is coming to save us. It's on all of us to save our countries and our rights.

Interesting column by Kenan Malik on why art, both high and low, is relevant, necessary and enriching across society. observer.co.uk/news/columnist…

"Britain did not used to be like this". Sorry, but to use a technical word, this is bollocks. Anyone remember the Hungerford massacre, Dunblane, or any number of murders going back any number of years? All about immigration of coloured folk? Only to racists.

Across the world, the BBC is recognised as the best source of impartial news reporting. It's not perfect, because nothing made by people ever is. However, in these days of deliberate lies, manipulation & populism, it's a beacon of truth. Britain should be proud of it. And we are