Author: Tom Parkin

The second episode of The Parkin Report is out soon! "Rhetoric: The Importance of Language in Politics" To keep up to date, please follow the SoundCloud channel: CLICK HERE 

The pilot episode of The Parkin Report is out now. A brief examination of the life and times of the 35th President of the United States, John F Kennedy. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (17 Minutes & 7 Seconds)

The Parkin Report is an upcoming NEW series of podcasts. The series will examine key players (both historical and contemperary) in global politics. The UPCOMING pilot episode is on the 35th President of the United States, John F Kennedy. When released, please let Tom know what you think of the pilot episode. What did you … Continue reading The Parkin Report

A FREE copy of my new short story 'Cuban Eye' is out soon! To get your free copy, please sign up to my newsletter, to receive all the latest news and updates. Watch this space!

PM: Appoint a Secretary of State for Mental Health What are we asking for? This petition is asking for the Prime Minister to appoint a 'Secretary of State for Mental Health'. Why does this matter? The UK is burdened with a mental health crisis. At present, the 'mental health' portfolio has been bolted onto the … Continue reading Appoint a Secretary of State for Mental Health (Grassroots Petition)

The Chequers Agreement refers to a collective cabinet agreement about the UK’s desired future relationship with the European Union. Since the Prime Minister formally triggered Article 50 in March 2017, her main challenge has been uniting her cabinet around a single negotiating position that can be presented to Michel Barnier – the EU’s chief negotiator. … Continue reading The Chequers ‘Agreement’: Everything you need to know.

Today, the government succeeded in suppressing an attempt by would-be Conservative rebels to ensure that MPs had the power to prevent the Prime Minister from leaving the European Union without a deal. The amendment failed with 303 votes in favour and 319 against. The implications of this vote are huge.   In place of the … Continue reading BREXIT UPDATE: Something BIG just happened in parliament. An Explanation.

Please see my letter to the New European newspaper: Click Here 'Speaking for the shires' (Issue #93) - The need for central government to undergo a serious devolutionary process post-Brexit.

In January, I announced that I would run in the Young Labour elections to become the Under-19s representative on its National Committee. During the campaign, my priorities were: Form closer links between CLP Youth Officers. This should make it easier to organise large events/fundraisers/socials/leafletting sessions in your local area. Work to lower the voting age … Continue reading Thank you for your support.

There are only sixteen days left to vote in the Young Labour 2018 elections. I am standing as Under-19s Representative on a ballot paper with sixty-two other candidates. The candidate with the most votes wins, so every vote makes a difference. I joined the Labour Party at fourteen, having been an active local party campaigner … Continue reading Under-19s Representative: Young Labour Elections 2018