John McTernan
@johnmcternan
Strategist and commentator. Formerly Tony Blair's Political Secretary and Julia Gillard's Comms Director. No 2, PR Influencer Index.
For political problems there is always an answer that is simple, obvious and wrong. For Labour after last week's elections the wrong response would be a panicked government reshuffle and a policy shift to the right. My @NewStatesman piece (1/n) newstatesman.com/politics/labou…
We’re getting Britain building. Sizewell C has officially been given the green light, with government the main shareholder. Helping deliver clean, homegrown power to millions of homes, supporting thousands of jobs and unlocking growth across the country.
Government now main shareholder in £38bn Sizewell C bbc.in/44ISVM2
Absolutely phenomenal from the @Lionesses. You’ve inspired millions - and we’ll be right behind you in the final.
WOW.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, international edition, Wednesday July 23 on.ft.com/450OKda
What a performance! Absolutely brilliant from our England women's team! 🏴🏆 You're not just champions on the pitch - you're inspiring the next generation. Bring it home, Lionesses! ❤️ #ComeOnEngland 🦁🦁🦁
Questions worth asking
The media assumes Trump is full of shit The markets assume Trump is full of shit Voters assume Trump is full of shit But what if they're wrong & we're actually speeding toward failed state territory? Even in the best case scenario we're still at the mercy of an aspiring autocrat…
To be clear: not one word of this is true.
Trump: "Barack Hussein Obama is the ringleader. Hillary Clinton was right there with him and so was Sleepy Joe Biden, Comey, Clapper. They tried to rig an election and they got caught. And then they did rig the election in 2020. And then because I knew I won that election by a…
Vietnam has replaced China as the major source of US imports for many simpler manufactured goods.
Great comment on our segment about that racist GB News documentary.
Republicans had planned to schedule votes this week on an immigration measure, a permitting bill, and the rollback of Biden-era regulations. But a key panel that would move those bills to the floor has been stopped as Democrats vowed to force a vote on the Epstein measure.
Breaking News: Speaker Mike Johnson said he would shut down the House until September to block a vote on calling for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. nyti.ms/4nZtblR
Swedish levels of social protection on Texan levels of taxation: 110%
How many Britons believe in supernatural creatures or phenomenon? Hypnotism: 60% say definitely/probably real Karma: 38% Ghosts: 38% Telepathy: 30% Reiki: 30% Astrology: 23% Witches: 21% Speaking to dead: 20% Magic: 19% Crystal healing: 17% Loch Ness monster: 12% Vampires: 8%…
16 years ago I identified Sizewell as a site for new nuclear power. Today I am delighted that Sizewell C has finally been given the green light. We're delivering the biggest nuclear building programme in a generation 👇
Thank you, @tracey_crouch - this wouldn’t have been possible without your tireless work and leadership. The Football Governance Act is a real team effort, fan-driven, and long overdue.
I just wanted to say thank you to @Keir_Starmer @10DowningStreet @lisanandy @Steph_Peacock & @dcms officials for delivering the Football Governance Act, establishing an Independent Regulator. It was a long time coming! For the sake of fans, clubs & the sport, I wish it well.
Just read what’s outlined in these two sentences - horror and shocking brutality detailed in a few words… and this is accompanied by the utter despair felt in Gaza at the continuing impunity towards the forces carrying out these attacks
The last 24-hours in Gaza: @WFP reports that Israeli forces fired on thousands of people desperately approaching an aid convoy. @WHO premises in Deir al Balah attacked 3 times and some staff and family members were handcuffed, stripped, interrogated and screened at gunpoint.
Life comes at you fast … huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/kemi-bad…
A UK wealth tax sounds simple: "tax the super‑rich, fund public services" But it's not. Our 16,000 word deep‑dive shows revenues are fragile, it puts growth, investment and jobs at risk, and there's no revenue before 2029. Here’s the evidence:
Bob Dylan in GLASGOW- The 1966 Hotel Tapes youtu.be/mIaGDqF6Izc?si… via @YouTube
“The president has faced anger from his own side… about a lack of transparency.” President Trump has called his supporters “weaklings” and “former supporters” because they are defying him, says Washington editor at The Times, @KatyBalls. @StigAbell | @KateEMcCann | #TimesRadio