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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Big news from Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first past the post. Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me? action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/201578/...
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The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.
We've heard promises before. I've signed to make sure this one is kept. It takes 30 seconds
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CNN @cnn.com · 20h
A bipartisan effort aimed at protecting the Kennedy Center from demolition was blocked on the Senate floor Monday night by a lone Republican senator. cnn.it/4rHyFUP
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Marina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Strange sensation in my chest… Warm Fluttery Slightly alarming Is this …hope?
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The rise in small boat crossings was entirely due to Brexit, promoted by Nigel Farage, and the deal done by Boris Johnson Their attempts to shift blame to anyone else is utterly despicable hypocrisy
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Despite all the talk about him being 'Starmer with a Northern accent,' Andy Burnham's conference speech suggests he is set to be a very different prime minister from his predecesssor bylinetimes.com/2026/09/29/a...
bylinetimes.com
Andy Burnham's Labour Conference Speech Offers a Clear Break From the Politics of Despair
The Prime Minister's emotional and expansive speech opened the door to a genuine shift in our politics, argues Adam Bienkov
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"We're ending the injustice of leasehold." Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says Labour will be capping and then scrapping ground rents for leaseholders
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The New Arab @thenewarab.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A 94-year-old Jewish human rights barrister was among more than 80 people arrested outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool while demonstrating in support of Palestine Action. The arrests came as Ed Miliband told critics of the government’s policy on Palestine: “We hear you. You were right"
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MrMickNL 🇳🇱 🇪🇺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @mrmicknl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Where is the BBC interview with Farage about the British men released on bail? I can't see it. Is it filed under 'stand up comedy' or 'live sport' .
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 29/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Burnham: "I cannot say to you truthfully that where we are is good enough. Brexit has done more harm than good. We need to restore a higher level of growth and prosperity for Britain." Britain needs EU membership - only then will we have the growth that our country needs.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Reform UK's Suella Braverman promises ‘consequences’ if pupils don’t sing Christian hymns. That would be policed. So what happens to atheists, agnostics, non-believers and other religious denominations. Will they be persecuted, imprisoned? Reform UK getting desperate and bizarre.
humanists.uk
Reform UK Braverman promises 'consequences' if pupils don't sing hymns
Reform UK has said schools will face ‘consequences’ if they fail to make pupils regularly sing hymns and the national anthem under a Reform government. The party’s education spokesperson, Suella Brave...
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Andrew Sparrow @andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Andy Burnham's conference speech - snap verdict - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
theguardian.com
Burnham says he would put PR in Labour manifesto and scrap triple lock to fund social care – UK politics live
PM, in first speech to party conference as leader, insists his plans are a ‘good deal’ for older people
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
'Water is a symbol of what has gone wrong with Britain. A service where the shareholders never lose and the public never win' PM Andy Burnham announces plans for a law change to allow public ownership of water companies 👏
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 29/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Burnham: "I will not allow it to continue like this. Today I can confirm Angela Eagle will present a strengthened water bill to Parliament. The center piece of that bill will be this. The repeal of Margaret Thatcher's ideological ban on public ownership of water companies."
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💥 Well done everyone! We have now covered all 650 MPs in the UK - and some MPs have received over 100 emails from you! Keep getting family, colleagues, friends to send emails to their MP with this link —> www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-a...
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 28/09/2026
A new YouGov poll commissioned by Best for Britain found that restoring EU membership is the most popular option for the UK’s relationship with Europe in 628 of GB’s 632 constituencies. The polling suggests that full membership itself is becoming a mainstream preference across the country.
leftfootforward.org
Brexit’s last strongholds? Only Reform and Restore constituencies reject rejoining the EU
The polling suggests that full membership itself is becoming a mainstream preference across the country.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Then the government must find a find of selling this policy, which might be very harmful. It will argue that it’s essential for “growth”, “jobs”, “international standing” etc. Opponents will then argue these claims, engaging in the great democratic tradition of “debate”. But debate is irrelevant.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Here is how politics, in most cases, works: Rich and powerful interests, whether in fossil fuels, finance, big tech, media, meat, pharma or foreign governments, make a demand, and use their sophisticated tools to persuade a government to adopt it. The government adopts it. Please read whole🧵
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 28/09/2026
She is right. The UK must now take serious steps to move closer to the EU. Stella Creasy, chair of the influential Labour Movement for Europe, has said Mr Burnham only has six months to start taking action ahead of a pro-EU rally at the Labour Party conference
independent.co.uk
Burnham warned he cannot wait until election to start process of rejoining the EU
Stella Creasy, chair of the influential Labour Movement for Europe, has said Mr Burnham only has six months to start taking action ahead of a pro-EU rally at the Labour Party conference
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 28/09/2026
Our polling with YouGov shows that 99% of constituencies want to rejoin the EU. And Labour promising to rejoin the EU could stop a Reform UK government. Now is the time to talk about EU membership. www.ft.com/content/a1614884-7c8c-43…
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Wes Streeting, "The contract to build the docks for our nuclear submarines, £6 billion worth of work, we commit to that contract staying in this country" My view: Why doesn’t that principle apply elsewhere?
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Someone from Reform & their shrill harridan who live as tax free exiles in Dubai have been entertained by the wife of a former minister of state of a country hostile to the UK and he failed to declare it to Parliament he's elected to sit in? You couldn’t make this up" via We loathe Reform UK Ltd
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Thank you so much to Camden Muslim Women's voice for your warmth, and for welcoming me at Calthorpe Community Garden today! If I'm elected as MP for Holborn & St Pancras, I promise to always speak with you, not for you.
Zack with a group of women in Calthorpe Community Garden
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Sunderland Lollipops @sunderlandlolly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Did you know that a Farage Reform govt intends to scrap the NHS? The private health care system he wants to introduce would cost you £10,000s, like the US, where getting ill can bankrupt you. #ReformUK #Labour #GreenParty #Newcastle #SAFC� #NUFC
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 28/09/2026
Does the truth matter any more? Truth, facts, and reality don’t seem to matter to a number of people northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion...
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Does the truth matter any more?
Truth, facts, and reality don’t seem to matter to a number of people…
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Andy Burnham wants to offer access to free social care services to everyone in England, and will put his plans before voters at the next general election www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Andy Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England
The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 27/09/2026
🇬🇧🇪🇺 "Kirsty McNeill's attendance at the informal EU development ministerial, at the Irish Presidency's invitation, will be the first time a UK minister has been in the room since Brexit and that's a welcome and overdue step,”
politico.eu
UK and EU step up cooperation on international aid
Britain’s international development minister to attend EU summit for the first time since Brexit.
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Sir Garfield De Umfreville, Baronet Bywell @gazzalw63.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
More bad news for Farage as Burnham rules out an early election. Boo Hoo.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 26/09/2026
🚨Broadcasters are required to present news impartially, without political bias. Add your name to demand that Ofcom takes immediate action. ⬇️ bestforbritain.org/petition/farage-…
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Andy Burnham announces new homes scheme for first-time buyers www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham announces new homes scheme for first-time buyers
Exclusive: Policy initiative for England will help more young people on to property ladder, prime minister tells Guardian
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Liar. Small boat crossings peaked under Johnson in 2022 reaching 46,000 in 2022. In current year they are 18,565 and falling. Also prior to Boris Johnson's Brexit there were none.
It's a disaster, and it can all be traced to
Labour ideology. Burnham has no mandate
from the people. He has no real ideas, and
no plan,

Johnson on X
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🙌 BTW everyone - you’ve now sent out over 24,200 emails to your MPs in a week and a day! Nice work! If you’ve not yet sent one, please use this form (I don’t care how Brexity your MP is - it all counts !) And if you’ve have sent one, please try to get 1 or 2 others doing it.
europeanmovement.co.uk
Ask your MP to stand up for our future in Europe
On 12 October, Parliament will debate the UK's future relationship with Europe, after a government petition got over 100,000 signatures. Will you write to your MP to ask them to attend the debate?
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Great piece - do have a quick read and then share. Essentially, Labour putting Rejoin in its next manifesto is the single move that gives Labour the best chance at winning (possibly with a coalition) at the next General Election. 🌹🇪🇺
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Simon Gosden @simongosden.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Racist filth
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The Daily Britain @thedailybritain.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The report examines links involving Nigel Farage, Richard Tice and other prominent party figures. Here is what it found. 👇
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 25/09/2026
Sewage Watch – Protect our rivers and beaches On 14h September 2026 seventy MPs attended the water referendum debate, sixty-five spoke for the constituencies and there was standing room only… westenglandbylines.co.uk/features/bro...
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Sewage Watch – Protect our rivers and beaches
Since April 2023 Sewage Watch has been keeping a running log of press coverage on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🔥 Btw everyone- we’ve now sent out over 24,000 emails to MPs! Share everywhere!
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On the train there now! 🚂 See you soon @cornwall4eu.bsky.social!
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
BTW - it’s over 23,000 now.
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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Actress Susan Sarandon being arrested earlier today for protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. One is speaking out against genocide, one is committing it. One was arrested, one was not.
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The Daily Britain @thedailybritain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Labour MP Clive Lewis has launched an extraordinary attack on Tom Watson over his decision to join Palantir. Writing in @theguardian.com, Lewis says Watson's move to become a senior vice-president at the US tech giant is a sign of "how far the rot in our democracy has spread".
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Over 20,000 people have written to their MP in the last few days… …asking them to attend the debate on the UK joining the EU. Use this page to send your MP an email with just a few clicks. 👇
europeanmovement.co.uk
Ask your MP to stand up for our future in Europe
On 12 October, Parliament will debate the UK's future relationship with Europe, after a government petition got over 100,000 signatures. Will you write to your MP to ask them to attend the debate?
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 24/09/2026
In Broadland, private rents have risen 65% since 2015, while Local Housing Allowance has risen by less than 20%. Bob Cronk asks what further housing support cuts could mean for low-income renters. @eastangliabylines.co.uk
eastangliabylines.co.uk
National security vs social security
Kemi Badenoch would cut housing benefit to fund defence. But do we really want to abandon social security so easily. Kemi Badenoch would cut housing benefit to fund defence. But do we really want to a...
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Financial Times moans about modest trade union reforms, workers rights. Most of the EU has worker-elected directors on boards of large companies. FT silence on low wages, fire and rehire, worker insecurity, undeserved exec pay. Only unions can negotiate with powerful companies. archive.ph/lbOyk
ft.com
Britain’s union reforms are a risk to business dynamism
Labour’s expansion of workers’ rights adds to pressures on the private sector
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Piddington Parish Council - of the anti-asylum 'village that roared' fame - appears to have been flying (or endorsing flying) drones over a local gypsy & traveller site, their July minutes suggest
38. Widnell Lane Gypsy/Travellers site
Reports suggest that the land immediately adjacent to the permitted site is
being developed and the number of pitches has increased significantly. It was
agreed that the activities would be reported to the CDC Planning Enforcement
team, and they would be sent copies of the drone footage.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Reform would only be the third largest party in a hung parliament, were an election held today, according to a new YouGov MRP. Labour would likely need the support of the Lib Dems and SNP in order to govern
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Simon Gosden @simongosden.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
True patriots would surely welcome such a plan. Unless they have something to hide?
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Stay European #RejoinEU 🇪🇺 #FBPE @stayeuropean.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Why is Farage so triggered by the UK taking defence measures against Russian misinformation? 🤔🤔🤔
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I had a massive bust-up over North Sea gas and oil with Lord Jackson on Politics Live today. "It shocks me to the core that sopmeone so ignorant, so ill-informed, sits in the House of Lords." I just wish I could figure out how to clip it. From 20'47" www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
bbc.co.uk
BBC Two - Politics Live, 23/09/2026
The big political issues of the day.
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Rejoin Means Rejoin.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The total weaponisation of the poppy over the last ten years by the right is undoubtedly one of the more unpleasant and depressing elements in our national pantomime. It's become a de facto nationalist symbol.
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