Nick Bent FRSA

As the proud grandson of a toolmaker - grandad Alf Bent worked at the Linotype factory in Broadheath - I'm delighted that Progressive Britain have published my second blog on #SocialMobility. This time, I look at what's in the Labour Manifesto. @progbrit progressivebritain.org/a-strong-start…

Announced today: £3k Youth Jobs Grant for employers who take on a young person unemployed for 6 months; £2k bonus for SMEs taking on a young apprentice; Extension of long term unemployed jobs guarantee to 22-24 yr olds. Giving hope and opportunity to young people 🌹

The King and Queen, joined by The Prince and Princess of Wales, The Princess Royal and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, have attended the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey. The service drew on this year’s Commonwealth Day theme ‘Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth’, celebrating collaboration as the defining strength of the modern Commonwealth.

My economic plan is the right one for Britain. 📉 Inflation falling faster than expected 💷 Borrowing forecast to be the lowest in 6 years 📈 Families £1,000+ a year better off after inflation Building a strong and secure economy and making working people better off.

My economic plan is the right one for Britain. Today will set out how we are cutting the cost of living, cutting borrowing and growing the economy.

"This country is not short of talent. We have incredible people who are world-leading. They just don't go into politics". We need to re-energise public life by attracting more high calibre people. Apply for our Talent Programmes below 👇

The strike on RAF Akrotiri last night is deeply concerning, an example of the dangerous and indiscriminate attacks by Iran & its proxies across the region. Our best assessment is that the drone was fired before the Prime Minister's statement last night on the US use of UK bases.

Result of an unprecedented cultural partnership between France and the UK, the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry – a historic first – for an exhibition at the @BritishMuseum was showcased at Piccadilly Circus this morning! 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Good morning Gorton & Denton. Time to get out the vote for Labour and here's why: the Greens are running a dog whistle campaign based on religious sectarianism; Reform are standing an explicit racist. Our movement was set up to overcome divisions between working class people and deliver real change. Only Angeliki Stogia can stop Reform. Only Labour can bridge the divides being exacerbated by extremists on both sides. Manchester is a Labour city - delivering real change for all. Our flag stays red 🚩

Back Labour. Stop Reform.

Thank you to @Keir_Starmer and the United Kingdom for a new support package for Ukraine. It includes funding to restore our energy grid and expand generation capacity, humanitarian assistance for frontline communities, and a concrete contribution to holding Russia accountable for war crimes. Britain has also approved its largest sanctions package since 2022, targeting Russia’s oil and gas revenues and its shadow tanker fleet. This is the path to make diplomacy effective – the noose must tighten so that Russia is forced toward peace. Thank you to the people of Britain for standing with Ukraine during all these years.

You can’t trust Nigel Farage. He’s got a track record of selling the British people false promises.

Previous Green supporters are now switching to Labour across the constituency. They can see that Angeliki is the best candidate in the race by far. Greens can’t win here. Only Labour can stop Reform.

Tonight, we adorn our European institutions with the colours of Ukraine. Two colours, carrying the spirit of courage. 
Two colours, burning with resistance. Four years into Russia’s full-scale war, these colours are shining brighter than ever Slava Ukraini.

@Keir_Starmer joined our candidate Angeliki Stogia in Gorton and Denton today. This election is about unity not division. Only Labour can stop Reform.

Today’s publication of the Government’s long-awaited Schools White Paper marks an important moment, setting out ambitious plans to strengthen our education system. Last year, when the Prime Minister met with @mission44, young people, our partners and our Founder, Sir @LewisHamilton, he made commitments to us to build a more inclusive education system. We are pleased to see those commitments reinforced in today’s publication - and we are already working with government and partners to help turn that ambition into action. But the real test now is not what is written in the paper, but what changes in classrooms across the country and delivery will define whether this moment leads to meaningful change for young people. Read our full statement on the paper here: mission44.org/our-response-t…

Labour wants to break the unfair link between background and success. We will bring change to our schools so every child can achieve and thrive. tes.com/magazine/news/…

A fantastic welcome for @Keir_Starmer in Gorton and Denton today, supporting our brilliant candidate Angeliki Stogia. The message is clear, only Labour can stop Reform.

A message from His Majesty The King congratulating Team GB and teams across the Commonwealth on their successes at the Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina.

Celebrating the best of British film at the @BAFTA Film Awards 2026 🎬✨

Labour sees the value and worth in every single child. The SEND reform we are setting out will see us improve support — not remove it. We want to see every child achieve and thrive. thetimes.com/article/0d3cc7…