Beth Rigby

Got round London Marathon in 4.45hrs, progress on 2025. The crowds were incredible, the experience exhilarating & humbling. I ran in memory of Laura for @NLondonHospice. I’ve raised £24k over 2 years, thanks to all you wonderful people for sponsoring me 🙏🏻 justgiving.com/page/beth-rig…

What can Andy Burnham learn from Donald Trump? youtu.be/9ujTLs62ojI?is=ZRnM… via @YouTube

On this week’s pod with @HarrietHarman and @RuthDavidsonPC it’s not Trump world anymore, what does it mean for Burnham? Plus excellent discussion on immigration with journalist & former advisor @DannyShawNews

BREAKING: Russel Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He will be remanded in custody until sentencing on Monday and judge says he will face a “significant custodial sentence”

ANALYSIS: ‘Expect the worse’, what midterms mean for world. Trump faces 2-year ordeal at the hands of a hostile US Congress. He’ll struggle to force through any kind of domestic agenda & be plagued by investigations & political gridlock Via @DominicWaghorn news.sky.com/share/13607794

WATCH: Our @jamesmatthewsky doing his job & handling this altercation brilliantly. Of course the US midterms matter beyond the US.

Abdul Ed-Sayed gives speech to supporters in Michigan. Says ‘we built a movement in a battle between the money and the many, the many can win’ (race not called yet, but El-Sayed in lead)

Blue wave across red states something to behold. In Kansas, Adam Hamilton the 1st Democrat senator to be elected since 1932 Talarico 1st Democrat to win in Texas since 1988. In that race, Elon Musk ploughed tens of millions into Republican campaign to defeat Talarico but lost

The Republican rout across red states something to behold. In Kansas, Adam Hamilton the 1st Democrat senator to be elected since 1932. Talarico 1st Democrat to win in Texas since 1988. Musk ploughed tens of millions into Republican campaign to defeat Talarico but it didn’t work

💥MIDTERMS: Trump hates losers, but now he is one Voters hand Trump emphatic rebuke as Democrats win House & Senatein ‘blue tsunami’, flipping Senate seats in Trump strongholds - Kansas, Ohio, N & S Carolina,Texas Astonishing night as Trump rejected👇🏻 news.sky.com/share/13575072

If you missed Electoral Dysfunction on Friday and want to catch up all things Budget, you can watch our vodcast on @youtube, with me @HarrietHarman & @GillianKeegan youtu.be/1vsGhvlbYo8?is=-4hk…

Kenny!!! That was 🥷

In which we talk all things Budget and I explain the meaning behind the madness of yelling at ministers in Downing Street even though you know they won’t answer. Loved being on @Aiannucci’s Strong Message Here 🫡

ANALYSIS: Burnham came into Downing Street promising to do things differently. But was this a Change Budget? In a nutshell no. More a modest ‘keep calm and carry’ on Budget. Big decisions delayed. By @IzzyLosseff

WATCH: Burnham rode into No 10 promising to be a radical. But this Budget showed that ambition has to wait. Caution the watchword. Burnham’s change moments - and his biggest challenges - still to come By @IzzyLosseff @JackParkr & Elliott Crawford

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan: “Today’s Budget is a really positive and significant day for London. At its heart is a new devolution revolution. “After lobbying on the issue for many years, I’m delighted that the Government will help us to bring cross-channel rail services to Stratford International – making this station truly international for the first time. It will open up huge opportunities for jobs, investment and tourism. “The Government have also taken significant steps to devolve transformational new powers and funding to the capital, alongside other communities around the country. “Working with Number 10 North we’re delivering the largest devolution of powers to London seen in a generation. “By giving London the ability to keep more of the money we raise, we can invest billions of pounds more in our future, helping to finally unlock transformational infrastructure projects such as the West London Orbital, the Bakerloo Line Extension and the Euston knowledge quarter project, supporting tens of thousands of new homes, jobs and economic growth. “Proper devolution is something I have been calling for years, and this Government gets the scale of the ambition needed where previous Governments have failed. “Action to address the cost of living and the cost of doing business is very welcome. Support for rising energy bills will be vital for many Londoners as the conflict in the Middle East continues to send shockwaves through the global economy. “Alongside major new investment to tackle rough sleeping, to build more affordable homes and support for young Londoners to access vital skills training and employment opportunities, this Budget shows a real commitment to building a fairer, safer, greener and more prosperous London for everyone.”

Healey confirms at SR next year, he'll set out how to meet NATO pledge of 3.5% of GDP on defence spend in 2035 & officially commits to hit 3 per cent target by 2030. "Today, I am getting work underway to get there in a fiscally sustainable way" No funding more today. #manana budget

WELFARE Healey: "We will bring down the welfare bill and we will do it in a Labour way. Alan Milburn and the Timms panel will publish their final reports next month. White paper and legislation to come next year

DEVOLUTION: Roadmap to fiscal devolution. 100 per cent of biz rates will be retained locally by the end of the decade. From 2027 20 % business rates revenues will go to mayors From 2028, a share of income tax receipts will go to mayors as well

NEW: Bank levy. Banks will pay an extra 3% on the bank surcharge. Time limited to pay for energy bill support. Starts in Jan, ends 15 months later