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Reform MP Nigel Farage has been paid £189,000 for a part-time job as a “brand ambassador” for a gold bullion firm, register of MPs’ interests confirms. Follows story by @rowenamason 👇

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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January 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
pippacrerar.bsky.social
Former top civil servant Matthew Rycroft said he was “not pressing the panic button but I am ringing the alarm bell” in his report about risk of foreign interference in UK political system.

Full write up from @rowenamason

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Overseas political funding capped and crypto donations blocked in blow to Reform UK
Legislation subject to MPs’ approval but will be backdated due to urgency of threat to UK democracy, says minister
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March 25, 2026 at 4:15 PM
pippacrerar.bsky.social
EXCL: Ministers planning to cut more than 10,000 civil service jobs as Whitehall departments battle to stay within spending limits under new government efficiency drive #RowenaMason reports www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ministers planning to cut more than 10,000 civil service jobs
Exclusive: Sources say there is belief that service has become too big after growing during Brexit and pandemic years
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 6:48 PM
pippacrerar.bsky.social
NEW: British billionaire convicted in US for failing to implement adequate money-laundering controls on his cryptocurrency business is funding political base in Westminster used by “anti-woke” & rightwing activists.

Fascinating fr @sandralaville @ @rowenamason

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Revealed: a crypto billionaire’s political base hosting ‘anti-woke’ and rightwing activists in Westminster
Pardoned by Trump after violating US banking law, Ben Delo provides funding, networking, and podcasting space for a range of groups, including those with hardline views on migration and abortion
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2026 at 12:31 PM
kiranstacey.bsky.social
Fascinating exclusive by @rowenamason - the Electoral Commission has passed over evidence on Robert Jenrick's political donations to the Met Police.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Police assess evidence on £40,000 donation to Robert Jenrick’s campaign
Exclusive: Some donations to 2024 Tory leadership campaign allegedly originated from US businessman in breach of electoral rules
www.theguardian.com
April 27, 2026 at 1:08 PM
flyingrodent.bsky.social
Yeah, suck it up fucknuts: you cried out for Sensible, Moderate Politics and now you’re getting it good and hard in the form of e.g. an unending line of horrible business ghouls who are paid ambassadors from private interests to the public, and never the other way round.
Pippa Crerar @PippaCrer... •36m X Flint Global, the advisory firm led by James Purnell - Andy Burnham's new chief of staff - counted BP, Amazon, Jaguar Land Rover & Uber among clients. Burnham is facing unease within Labour over lobbying links of his longstanding friend and former cabinet minister, whose former firm's clients also include Thames Water. @rowenamason has been told Purnell has given up his shares, will no longer have a connection to the firm, and has no access to Flint emails or systems with immediate effect.
June 25, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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UK could end up with Nigel Farage as PM if Labour does not improve people's lives, David Blunkett says - @rowenamason reports - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Streeting steps up attack on assisted dying bill, saying its cost would hit other NHS services – UK politics live
Health secretary escalates opposition to mooted reform, saying it would have ‘resource implications’ for other services
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November 13, 2024 at 10:52 AM
informingbritain.com
"BURNHAM 'WILL PUSH TO BE NEXT PM' BY AUTUMN"
@jessicaelgot.bsky.social / @pippacrerar.bsky.social / #RowenaMason for @theguardian.com
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#AndyBurnham will push to become #PrimeMinister in time to address #LabourParty's confrence in #Liverpool this #Autumn.

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May 16, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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"TIME FOR UK TO FACE UP TO ITS CHALLENGES - BURNHAM"
#RowenaMason for @TheGuardian.com

#AndyBurnham will warn that #Britain must be honest about the challenges it faces as he becomes its sixth Prime Minister in a decade

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July 19, 2026 at 9:31 PM
informingbritain.com
"POLICE LAUNCH INQUIRY INTO ALLEGED OVERSEAS DONATIONS TO REFORM UK"
#RowenaMason for @TheGuardian.com

Police have expanded their inquiry into alleged illegal overseas donations to #ReformUK after a #Channel4 investigation on #NigelFarage's party.

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September 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM
informingbritain.com
"INQUIRY REOPENED INTO FARAGE'S FINANCIAL AFFAIRS"
#RowenaMason / @PeterWalker99.bsky.social for @TheGuardian.com

UK Parliament's standards commissioner reopens inquiry into #NigelFarage's undeclared gifts after his #ByElection victory in #ClactonOnSea.

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August 14, 2026 at 10:36 PM
informingbritain.com
"PRESSURE ON FARAGE AS DONOR SCANDAL ENGULFS REFORM UK"
#RowenaMason / @PippaCrerar.bsky.social / @BenQuinn75.bsky.social for @TheGuardian.com

#NigelFarage tried to shore up his leadership after #ReformUK aides were suspended over a plot to evade donation laws.

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#TomorrowsPapersToday
September 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM
informingbritain.com
"THIS IS OUR LAST CHANCE TO BEAT THE RIGHT"
#RowenaMason / @PeterWalker99.bsky.social for @TheGuardian.com

#AndyBurnham pledged to lead a united #LabourParty government free of infighting and factional politics as he took over as leader.

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July 17, 2026 at 9:19 PM
informingbritain.com
"STARMER EXIT 'INEVITABLE' AFTER BURNHAM VICTORY"
@JessicaElgot.bsky.social / #RowenaMason for @TheGuardian.com

Cabinet Ministers have told #KeirStarmer he faces being forced out of office by #LabourParty if he does not set a timetable for his departure.

#TheGuardian
#TomorrowsPapersToday
June 19, 2026 at 9:18 PM
informingbritain.com
"WORKING IN STARMER'S NO 10 WAS UNBEARABLE, SAYS EX-CHIEF OF STAFF"
#RowenaMason for @TheGuardian.com

#SueGray, #KeirStarmer's former Chief Of Staff, says working in #10DowningStreet was “unbearable”.
She feared her remarks were being recorded.

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#TomorrowsPapersToday
August 19, 2026 at 9:16 PM
informingbritain.com
"MPS HAVE ALREADY ACCEPTED £400K OF FREEBIES THIS YEAR"
#RowenaMason for @TheGuardian.com

MPs have accepted nearly £400,000 of hospitality to concerts / sporting events in 2026.
Senior #LabourParty figures among those taking tickets despite previous outcries.

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#TomorrowsPapersToday
August 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
informingbritain.com
"UNIVERSITIES FEAR FINANCIAL TURMOIL AMID SLUMP IN OVERSEAS STUDENTS"
@RichardA.bsky.social / #RowenaMason for @TheGuardian.com

University leaders warn of financial turmoil as overseas student visa applications fall 11%, risking major income losses.

#TheGuardian
#TomorrowsPapersToday
August 13, 2026 at 9:13 PM
mike-earthshine.bsky.social
Review by @rowenamason on her e-cargo bike trial through the streets of London!

"It feels like this type of cargo cycling is the future in cities – I think this really could replace a car, and be more enjoyable as a vehicle, for most local travel.

theguardian.com/environment/bi…
‘In at the deep end’: ditching the car for a cargo bike on the school run
The price tags can be eye-watering for the electric model I need around my hilly London neighbourhood
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 11:10 AM
principleconsult.bsky.social
Tuesday will see the King's Speech in Parliament, setting out the Government's agenda. @rowenamason explored what Rishi Sunak will be looking to achieve across a range of policy areas in this and the Chancellor's Autumn Statement later this month....
November 22, 2024 at 11:26 PM
icooper.bsky.social
@rowenamason I read your piece on 4.5 million missing their booster. I have an appointment now, but they have been difficult to come by. One question would be is it lack of uptake or bottlenecks in provision?
November 22, 2024 at 9:30 PM
druidic.org
Wonder if @rowenamason actually believes this drivel, or's just forced to toe editorial line by fear of unemployment? http://soc.li/GbAM1jD
December 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM
druidic.org
Odd Cabinet Sec candidates piece by @rowenamason she refers to the first man's Knighthood but neglects to mention all three women are Dames.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jul/24/cabinet-secretary-contenders-uk-civil-service-simon-case-steps-down
Cabinet secretary contenders: who’s in line for top job i...
Whitehall sources say it could be a more open competition...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:26 PM
informingbritain.com
"REFORM IS 'POSING THREAT TO DEMOCRACY' - LABOUR"
#RowenaMason / #HeatherStewart for @theguardian.com

#ReformUK are deestablishing British democracy by spreading divisive material that is being amplified by bots and troll farms.

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June 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
informingbritain.com
The Guardian: "'DON'T BE FOOLED BY PUTIN': LAMMY WARNING AS UKRAINE TENSIONS RISE"
#RowenaMason / #RichardPartington for #TheGuardian.
FULL STORY: t.ly/WMlO4
Don’t be fooled by VLADIMIR PUTIN's 'imperialism dressed up as realpolitik'.
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#IBPapers
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February 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
informingbritain.com
The Guardian: "MINISTERS TO AXE MORE THAN 10,000 CIVIL SERVICE JOBS IN BUDGETS PURGE"
#RowenaMason leads for #TheGuardian.
FULL STORY: t.ly/4ajsj
Ministers are planning to cut more than 10,000 Civil Service jobs to stay within spending limits.
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPapers
December 11, 2024 at 11:40 PM