James Tapsfield
@JamesTapsfield
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Political Editor for MailOnline. But it doesn't necessarily agree with everything I tweet
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Joined September 2010
I'm deeply grateful to all the Labour members who have shared their support. But I have decided to withdraw. It has been a privilege to take part in this race with such brilliant women. I will always be committed to this party and do everything I can to make it successful.
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A nice moment in the Commons this morning as Commons leader Lucy Powell pays tribute to @richard_kaputt on his final day as Parliamentary Editor, after 12 years in the gallery for the Press Association. He'll be hugely missed.
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Striking ONS charts... if net migration fell to zero the projections suggest population would nearly halve over the next 100 years
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He's a VERY blue Tory! Robert Jenrick mocked by leadership rivals after it emerges his 'Bobby J' campaign slogan is slang for a SEX ACT
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At the Conservative Party Conference supporters have been sporting caps saying 'we want Bobby J', including some who have posed with him.
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Friends of Kemi Badenoch not impressed with Angela Rayner's 'deals with Daleks' joke re trans row with David 'Dr Who' Tennant in her #LabourConference24 speech. 'Whoever buys Angela's clothes must also be writing her speeches, they're both terrible.'
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Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to escape energy bills hike in Downing St after axing winter fuel payments for pensioners
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Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves only pay a taxable benefit on running costs at the grace-and-favour apartments - capped at 10 per cent of their ministerial salaries.
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New MP Tim Roca notes in his maiden speech that he is the first Labour MP called Tim (there have been Tim MPs for other parties including the Conservatives, Liberals/LibDems and Irish Parliamentary Party)
193. Tim Roca @Tim_Roca (Lab, Macclesfield)
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Tory 1922 committee chief backs yoga studios in all offices
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Bob Blackman, recently installed as chair of the powerful 1922 Committee, has tabled a motion in Parliament enthusing about the practice.
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@JamesTapsfield @davidtorrance One that springs to mind is from 2015 when Hannah Bardell had to take it twice after making a mistake on her first attempt.
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Although it's difficult to be certain, this might be the first time an MP has had to re-take their Parliamentary Oath in order to sit and vote in the House of Commons.
Clive Lewis has just taken the oath again, after making a republican protest last time...
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Clive Lewis has just taken the oath again, after making a republican protest last time...
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And off I go….. good luck to whoever is elected to my old role on July 23 rd… start learning those new names- there’s quite a few !!!!!
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Ben Habib says he is 'considering his position' in Reform after Nigel Farage hands Richard Tice his job as deputy leader
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After six weeks on the road , here are my highlights of the 2024 General Election campaign: https://t.co/YFDWuqlynp
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Ed Davey's finally found someone wackier than him this campaign
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Labour leads the Conservatives by 19% in our final poll. 🇬🇧 Westminster Voting Intention (28 June - 2 July): Labour 41% (-1) Conservative 22% (+3) Reform UK 16% (-2) Liberal Democrat 10% (-1) Green 6% (+1) SNP 3% (+1) Other 2% (–) Changes +/- 26-27 Jun https://t.co/Gqxhaep27s
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Tricky phone-in for Rishi is rounded off as he defiantly refuses to apologise for 'eating Twixes and Haribos'
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Not ideal for the PM on LBC as he faces a series of questions about what happens after he loses the election
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Jon Ashworth tells Sky News that Rachel Reeves 'ruled out' council tax revaluation in the FT... not sure she quite did
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