Will Callaghan

Will Callaghan

@willguv.bsky.social

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Will Callaghan
@willguv.bsky.social

This is why I think Burnham deserves a hearing. The only major UK politician that acknowledges the damage caused by deindustrialisation www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

theguardian.comI’ve seen what the death of major industry did to Britain. Without a good revival plan, Burnham cannot succeed | John HarrisCollieries turned into retail parks, manufacturing in the doldrums. The problem is vast, but at least the PM-in-waiting sees it: and in that there is hope, says Guardian columnist John Harris
Will Callaghan
@willguv.bsky.social

www.gov.uk/government/n... I think is a small part of the solution. Online spaces like Facebook and Twitter are mostly toxic now, and that affects adults and children. If I had the choice, I’d personally block content from people who haven’t provided verified ID. I bet many others would too

gov.ukSocial media to be banned for under-16s in landmark government move to give kids their childhood backSocial media platforms to be blocked from offering services to under-16s, marking a line in the sand and setting a new normal for future generations.
Will Callaghan
@willguv.bsky.social

As for children getting their childhood back, how about proper funding for local youth provision, and safe spaces to play including in your local street where possible. There are planning advances all over the world we can learn from

Will Callaghan
@willguv.bsky.social

Great response by Burnham to Tony Blair’s tirade of last week www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/... He’s only senior politician I’ve ever heard talking about the hollowing out of the Midlands and the North. The Merry Hill Centre is not and never will be an economic replacement for Round Oak Steelworks

thetimes.comAndy Burnham: The simple truth that Tony Blair has ignoredWriting his response to the ex-PM for The Times, the Greater Manchester mayor says Blair’s neoliberalism won’t solve problems of voters in Makerfield and beyond
Will Callaghan
@willguv.bsky.social

@alextorrance.co.uk I managed to delete my last post! As far as I know the site is run by Reform Watch Ltd, and the sole director is Lib Dem councillor called Jack W Dart. He also posts regularly for the European Movement. I agree it could be more clear.

Will Callaghan
@willguv.bsky.social

Here’s a few collaboration pointers for the public sector. If we all did a bit more of this we’d spend less and generate way more value. We’d probably enjoy our jobs a lot more too willcallaghan.com/how-to-be-a-...

willcallaghan.comHow to be a better collaborator - Will CallaghanThe internet is awash with articles about improving your collaboration skills. Have a look. We need to communicate clearly, listen actively, be open to different ideas and so on. Yes, I agree about al...