#whitehall — Public Fediverse posts

There Is Power in a #union @billybragg
with Jerry Dammers of #TheSpecials a month ago

#whitehall #antifa #MayDay #BillyBragg
https://youtu.be/0eVQAZDhTJ0?si=36oGT_tw2VZ0vsSl

If you believe #KeirStarmer has a habit of throwing people under the bus to hide his own political moves & serve his personal ambitions, you're are right. I didn't need to hear #FCDO chief & #Whitehall stalwart #OllyRobbins give a painfully-measured-yet-damning testimony today to know #Starmer had backstabbed him in the #Mandelson vetting case, then lied to Parliament. This is the Independent article that showed me how much https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-mandelson-vetting-scandal-downing-street-whatsapp-b2961540.html

#EpsteinFiles

Ahhh. So it's the fault of Malcolm Tucker. #MandelsonAppointment #uk #Politics #Whitehall

#UK:
"
UK space sector bolstered with government reforms to boost growth and cut red tape
"
"UK Space Agency to join the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by April 2026, helping to streamline support for the UK’s growing space industry."
".. new unit will keep the UK Space Agency (UKSA) name and brand .."

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-space-sector-bolstered-with-government-reforms-to-boost-growth-and-cut-red-tape

20.8.2025

#AstroscaleUK #ClearSpace #DOrbit #DSIT #England #GreatBritain #Großbritannien #regulation #RPO #Raumfahrt #SpaceFlight #UKSA #Whitehall

#UK:
"
UK space sector bolstered with government reforms to boost growth and cut red tape
"
"UK Space Agency to join the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by April 2026, helping to streamline support for the UK’s growing space industry."
".. new unit will keep the UK Space Agency (UKSA) name and brand .."

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-space-sector-bolstered-with-government-reforms-to-boost-growth-and-cut-red-tape

20.8.2025

#AstroscaleUK #ClearSpace #DOrbit #DSIT #England #GreatBritain #Großbritannien #regulation #RPO #Raumfahrt #SpaceFlight #UKSA #Whitehall

#UK:
"
UK space sector bolstered with government reforms to boost growth and cut red tape
"
"UK Space Agency to join the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by April 2026, helping to streamline support for the UK’s growing space industry."
".. new unit will keep the UK Space Agency (UKSA) name and brand .."

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-space-sector-bolstered-with-government-reforms-to-boost-growth-and-cut-red-tape

20.8.2025

#AstroscaleUK #ClearSpace #DOrbit #DSIT #England #GreatBritain #Großbritannien #regulation #RPO #Raumfahrt #SpaceFlight #UKSA #Whitehall

#UK:
"
UK space sector bolstered with government reforms to boost growth and cut red tape
"
"UK Space Agency to join the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by April 2026, helping to streamline support for the UK’s growing space industry."
".. new unit will keep the UK Space Agency (UKSA) name and brand .."

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-space-sector-bolstered-with-government-reforms-to-boost-growth-and-cut-red-tape

20.8.2025

#AstroscaleUK #ClearSpace #DOrbit #DSIT #England #GreatBritain #Großbritannien #regulation #RPO #Raumfahrt #SpaceFlight #UKSA #Whitehall

#UK:
"
UK space sector bolstered with government reforms to boost growth and cut red tape
"
"UK Space Agency to join the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by April 2026, helping to streamline support for the UK’s growing space industry."
".. new unit will keep the UK Space Agency (UKSA) name and brand .."

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-space-sector-bolstered-with-government-reforms-to-boost-growth-and-cut-red-tape

20.8.2025

#AstroscaleUK #ClearSpace #DOrbit #DSIT #England #GreatBritain #Großbritannien #regulation #RPO #Raumfahrt #SpaceFlight #UKSA #Whitehall

Met warns against supporting proscribed groups ahead of #London #protests

Officers to monitor chants and conduct at #PalestineCoalition and counter-protests in Westminster

Joe Hadden
Friday 18 July 2025

"The Metropolitan Police has warned that anyone showing support for proscribed organisations during planned protests in London this weekend could face arrest under #terrorism laws.

"An increased police presence is expected in Westminster on Saturday when a number of demonstrations are due to take place, including a large-scale march by the Palestine Coalition and a static counter-protest by Stop the Hate.

"The Met said it also anticipates further protest activity in support of the recently proscribed group #PalestineAction, which is now banned under the #TerrorismAct.

"Seventy people were arrested at similar demonstrations in #ParliamentSquare over the past two weekends, and the location of any action this Saturday is yet to be confirmed.

"Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan, who is leading the policing operation, said officers are experienced in managing events of this nature but warned that those who use the protests as an opportunity to express support for proscribed groups risk serious legal consequences.

" 'This Saturday’s Palestine Coalition protest is the first large-scale event of its kind since the proscription of Palestine Action and I want to make sure the implications of that change in the law are fully understood,' he said.

" 'Nobody will be committing an offence by simply supporting the Palestinian cause, taking part in the march or carrying flags, banners or other signs providing they don’t stray into hate speech or other offences.

" 'However, those who see this as an opportunity to test the limits of the law by expressing support for Palestine Action, whether at a standalone protest or as part of the Palestine Coalition protest, will likely be committing an offence and will very likely be arrested.'

"He added: 'I would urge those people to consider the seriousness of being arrested under the Terrorism Act and the very real long-term implications – from travel, to employment, to finances – that such an arrest is likely to have for their future.'

"Mr Adelekan also said the force is continuing to investigate '#OffensiveChanting' that took place at #GlastonburyFestival and has been repeated at recent protests in London.

"He said officers would assess chants at Saturday’s protest 'based on the specific circumstances' – noting that words shouted generally during the march may not constitute an offence, but could do so if directed at individuals in a way likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

" 'At previous protests, the area between the main march and any counter protest has seen the most heated exchanges. Officers will be particularly alert to conduct, including chanting, in this area and will be working with stewards to ensure crowds keep moving past this point,' he said.

" 'Where they become aware of behaviour that crosses the line from protest into criminality they will intervene and take appropriate action.'

"He said the best way for protesters to stay within the law is to avoid 'threatening, abusive and insulting language' or any support for banned groups. [!!!]

"The Palestine Coalition march will begin at #VictoriaEmbankment and proceed via #WestminsterBridge, #YorkRoad, #WaterlooBridge, #TheStrand, and #Whitehall, where speeches will be held."

Source:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/london-met-westminster-parliament-square-westminster-bridge-b2791807.html

#CriminalizingProtest #CriminalizingDissent #FreePalestine #GazaGenocide #IsraeliWarCrimes #BibiIsAWarCriminal #UKProtestLaws #AntiProtestLaws #UKPol #EnglandPol #WorldPol

Labour makes sabre-rattling a priority | Morning Star
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/labour-makes-sabre-rattling-priority

#Labour
#GE2024
#Sunak
#Starmer
#MI5
#Police
#Whitehall
#Tories
#Labour
#HostileStates
#Iran
#Russia
#Conscription
#Reform
#Farage
#Allan

#LocalCouncils: they must meet the needs of #communities, not just #Whitehall

#Democracy’s link to the places that matter to people are being eroded, a concern given next month’s elections
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/14/the-guardian-view-on-local-councils-they-must-meet-the-needs-of-communities-not-just-whitehall

#ToryPoliciesInAction #UnderfundingLocalCouncils

Pro-Palestine protesters occupy Government department over ‘arming of Israel’
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/israel-government-palestine-whitehall-kemi-badenoch-b2519986.html

#ProPalestinianProtest
#Occupy
#Whitehall
#OccupyingWhitehall
#Israel
#Ceasefire
#CeasefireNow
#ArmsSales
#Genocide
#StopSellingArmsToIsrael
#Palestinians
#PalestinianSolidarity
#ArmsTrade
#Badenoch
#DeptForBusinessAndTrade

Mapped: Where tenants are most likely to live in an unfit home with damp and mould in England | The Independent

Article says the Renters (Reform) Bill could now collapse because the govt is running out of time to pass the legislation.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rent-damp-mould-landlord-yorkshire-b2509405.html

#Mould
#UnfitForHumanHabitation
#Tenants
#RentedHomes
#Damp
#Yorkshire
#NorthWestEngland
#Humber
#RentersReformBill
#Whitehall

Old-fashioned capitalism can’t help Britain’s lost workers get back in a job | Phillip Inman | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/dec/16/old-fashioned-capitalism-cant-help-britains-lost-workers-get-back-in-a-job

#Disabled
#ChronicIllness
#ChronicallyIll
#DWP
#Sanctions
#Capitalism
#Tories
#Stride
#OccupationalTherapists
#GDP
#HSBC
#King
#Whitehall
#GrowthEqualsHappiness
#Reeves
#LondonSchoolOfEconomics
#EnglishHousingSurvey
#19thCenturyAngloSaxonCapitalism

Old-fashioned capitalism can’t help Britain’s lost workers get back in a job | Phillip Inman | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/dec/16/old-fashioned-capitalism-cant-help-britains-lost-workers-get-back-in-a-job

#Disabled
#ChronicIllness
#ChronicallyIll
#DWP
#Sanctions
#Capitalism
#Tories
#Stride
#OccupationalTherapists
#GDP
#HSBC
#King
#Whitehall
#GrowthEqualsHappiness
#Reeves
#LondonSchoolOfEconomics
#EnglishHousingSurvey
#19thCenturyAngloSaxonCapitalism

Old-fashioned capitalism can’t help Britain’s lost workers get back in a job | Phillip Inman | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/dec/16/old-fashioned-capitalism-cant-help-britains-lost-workers-get-back-in-a-job

#Disabled
#ChronicIllness
#ChronicallyIll
#DWP
#Sanctions
#Capitalism
#Tories
#Stride
#OccupationalTherapists
#GDP
#HSBC
#King
#Whitehall
#GrowthEqualsHappiness
#Reeves
#LondonSchoolOfEconomics
#EnglishHousingSurvey
#19thCenturyAngloSaxonCapitalism

Old-fashioned capitalism can’t help Britain’s lost workers get back in a job | Phillip Inman | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/dec/16/old-fashioned-capitalism-cant-help-britains-lost-workers-get-back-in-a-job

#Disabled
#ChronicIllness
#ChronicallyIll
#DWP
#Sanctions
#Capitalism
#Tories
#Stride
#OccupationalTherapists
#GDP
#HSBC
#King
#Whitehall
#GrowthEqualsHappiness
#Reeves
#LondonSchoolOfEconomics
#EnglishHousingSurvey
#19thCenturyAngloSaxonCapitalism

Old-fashioned capitalism can’t help Britain’s lost workers get back in a job | Phillip Inman | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/dec/16/old-fashioned-capitalism-cant-help-britains-lost-workers-get-back-in-a-job

#Disabled
#ChronicIllness
#ChronicallyIll
#DWP
#Sanctions
#Capitalism
#Tories
#Stride
#OccupationalTherapists
#GDP
#HSBC
#King
#Whitehall
#GrowthEqualsHappiness
#Reeves
#LondonSchoolOfEconomics
#EnglishHousingSurvey
#19thCenturyAngloSaxonCapitalism

Military top brass turn on Suella Braverman over pro-Palestine march ban row | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/braverman-protest-row-military-palestine-b2445267.html

#Braverman
#Military
#RightToProtest
#ProPalestinianMarches
#ProPalestinianProtests
#Police
#Cenotaph
#Whitehall
#FarRightCounterProtests
#FarRight
#RoyalBritishLegion
#PoppyAppeal
#Sunak
#CeaseFireNow
#Grieve
#Dannatt
#Barrons
#Diggins
#ArmisticeDay
#McBean
#MET
#USEmbassy

Rishi Sunak urges ban on ‘provocative and disrespectful’ pro-Palestine marches on Armistice Day | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rishi-sunak-palestine-marches-remembrance-b2441134.html

#Sunak
#ProPalestinianMarches
#ProPalestinianProtests
#ArmisticeDay
#MET
#Police
#Tugendhat
#Khan
#RememberanceDay
#PalestineSolidarityCampaign
#PSC
#CeaseFire
#Gaza
#Cenotaph
#Whitehall