Reposted by Robin SmithPoet Sue @poetsue.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This is big news because this was the most contentious policy. I think many people don't understand the triple lock so this number might increase if people really understood that the impact might be 1 or 2% and if inflation is high the pension will go up by that amount. 182
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 14hThese are actually unbelievable results. Andy Burnham has found a way to end the triple lock which even 43% of boomers support. (Number goes up to 80% when you don't mention that they will have to help pay for it 😆). Guaranteed vote for Burnham from me next election. #UKPolitics #Burnham 021
Reposted by Robin Smithchopmasteronion.bsky.social @chopmasteronion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Can ANYBODY in politics be fucking normal?!?! 021
Reposted by Robin SmithChris @christ36.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Rayner up to her old tricks . Regardless of whether one agrees or disagrees with her, you can’t have a Housing Sec criticising the Home Secretary over Home Office policy . Burnham needs to sack her . Angela Rayner condemns Labour’s migrant visa crackdown www.thetimes.com/article/385b...thetimes.comAngela Rayner condemns Labour’s migrant visa crackdownSpeaking before the party conference, the housing secretary says Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans would affect care workers 311
Reposted by Robin SmithYouGov @yougov.co.uk · 23/09/2026Our new tactical voting study finds an increase in pro-Labour tactical voting across the board since Feb, while Reform fall behind in key contests Lab v Ref Lab: 41% (+6 from Feb) Ref: 26% (-5) Con v Ref Con: 35% (+4) Ref: 20% (-4) Lab v Con Lab: 34% (+5) Con: 27% (-1) yougov.com/en-gb/articl... 13312
Reposted by Robin SmithLuke Tryl @luketryl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Burnham’s approval ratings are down 4 to +12, high by recent standards, but at the lower end since he became Prime Minister. Badenoch’s ratings drop to net neutral. Farage down 3 points to -23, Davey holds at -8, Polanski is down 1 to -26, Lowe is at -9 but with low awareness. 182
Reposted by Robin SmithMary Wombat @littlemavis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I genuinely don't understand why he hasn't been arrested given that climate change protestors were arrested for disrupting stuff (weren't they?) 4514
Reposted by Robin SmithYouGov @yougov.co.uk · 22/09/2026YouGov most important issues tracker, 19-21 September 2026 Immigration: 51% (+2 from 12-14 Sep) Economy: 48% (+2) Defence: 30% (-2) Health: 26% (-1) Welfare: 20% (-1) Crime: 19% (=) Environment: 19% (=) Tax: 15% (+1) Housing: 15% (-2) Brexit: 12% (=) yougov.com/en-gb/tracke... 16217
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 21/09/2026Thank God, the Russia appeasers are very small in number. I came across an uncomfortable number of them recently in real life but glad to see that sanity overall prevails. The slight Reform/Green pro-Russian bias still exists in their estimation of level of threat. #UKPolitics #UK #Russia 010
Reposted by Robin SmithRSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Scotland’s nature needs investment to thrive 🌱 The National Lottery Heritage Fund has helped vital projects to connect more people with nature, protect the places we love and support species. The UK Government is reviewing how this funding is distributed - and you can have your say. 1124
Reposted by Robin SmithYouGov @yougov.co.uk · 17/09/2026Ahead of the Lib Dem party conference, we asked Britons to describe Ed Davey in three words 25% used at least one positive term, with "fun" and "caring" among the most common 35% used at least one negative term, with "clown" and "boring" among the most common 42% said "don't know" or even "who?" 4166
Reposted by Robin SmithOwen Winter @owenwntr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The latest Democratic win probabilities from our Senate forecast: NC 97% (44th Dem seat - most likely D flip) GA 90% (45) NH 81% (46) MN 81% (47) ME 76% (48) OH 69% (49) MI 69% (50 - most likely R flip) TX 60% (51) AK 54% (52) IA 35% (53) KS 30% (54) FL 20% (55) NE 18% (56) SC 12% (57) 87326
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 15/09/2026Not even the establishment get 72M in donations in 24 hours 😂. We should be calling Reform UK the super-establishment. #UKPolitics #ReformUK 060
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 14/09/2026"69% of Brits now see Nigel Farage unfavourably, the highest recorded by @YouGov tracker to date - with just a quarter having a favourable opinion. This leaves him with a net favourability rating of -45" Nice! #UKPolitics #Farage #ReformUK 161
Reposted by Robin SmithAngelica Shalagina Official🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 12/09/2026🤬🤬F….. MONSTERS russian terrorists just struck the railway station in Lutsk. Not a battlefield. A railway station in Ukraine. They terrorize our people from morning until night. 45919
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 11/09/2026"Three quarters of Britons still think assisted dying should be legal in principle" #UKPolitics #UK #AssistedDying 020
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 11/09/2026God the public are so fickle. This is basically the same reform as planned under Starmer, but previously everyone were so concerned about "taking away the right to a jury trial". This does the same. I agree with either reform. #UKPolitics #UK 063
Reposted by Robin SmithYouGov @yougov.co.uk · 09/09/202652% of Britons approve of the government's decision to ban the import of goods from contested Israeli settlements in the West Bank Approve: 52% Disapprove: 17% By 2024 vote Grn: +79 net support Lab: +62 LD: +58 Con: +4 Ref: -23 yougov.com/en-gb/daily-... 36221
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 09/09/2026What an excellent day in British political history. It's certainly never boring. #UKPolitics #UK #ReformUK #Farage bbc.co.ukPolice launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donationsThe investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations. 062
Reposted by Robin SmithBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Laila Cunningham pressed on Reform UK foreign donations allegations broadcast by Channel 4 News #Newsnight www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mjx3tZp44Eyoutube.comLaila Cunningham pressed on Reform UK foreign donations allegations broadcast by Channel 4 NewsYouTube video by BBC Politics 204211
Reposted by Robin SmithWokerati International Brigades #FreePalestine #Antifa4ever @wokeinter.bsky.social · 06/09/2026When is Prevent going to deal with the out-of-control online radicalisation of elderly people through rightwing disinformation? 111
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 04/09/2026Since I've seen people on here sceptical about defence spending, suggesting that the money could be spent elsewhere: #UKPolitics #Russia #UKbbc.co.ukEurope targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspectGermany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere. 000
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 03/09/2026Nation's favourite joke candidate confirms candidacy for ex-PM's seat! #UKPolitics #UKft.comGreen Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in seat vacated by Keir StarmerDecision presents first electoral challenge for Andy Burnham as prime minister 000
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 03/09/2026Good news. Now just to crack down on the medium boats! What would you know, the Labour government are making progress on this major issue for the public. #UKPolitics #Labourbbc.co.ukChannel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supplyOnce-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 000
Reposted by Robin SmithStu Can Play At That Game @btnstu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026We'd be looking for suspect donations amongst Abbott's finances if they were right wing. #JustSayinglbc.co.ukRussian threat is nothing but 'Nato fiction', claims Diane Abbott - as she's branded 'Putin’s useful idiot' | LBCThe Labour MP has been branded "naive" after playing down the threat posed by Putin 573
Reposted by Robin SmithGeorge Sheppard @georgesheppard.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Andy Burnham's decision to readmit Dianne Abbott into the PLP has proven to be quite a big mistake. The threat we face from Russia is clearly real and this effort to downplay it is equally dangerous as it is idiotic www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/diane-...huffingtonpost.co.ukDiane Abbott Dubbed 'Putin's Useful Idiot' For Claiming Russian Threat Is 'Nato Fiction'The Labour MP said the UK should not be increasing the amount of money it spends on defence. 352
Reposted by Robin SmithDaniel Sugarman @danielsugarman.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Just a helpful reminder that a couple of months ago Diane Abbott went to a big Cranks Conference in Central London (which was well represented by a bunch of trade unions, naturally), and described the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine as "the NATO campaign against Russia". 2266
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 02/09/2026Ffs, not again. "The imminent threat from Russia is a NATO fiction to justify their complete capitulation to Trump's demands for more military spending." This is perhaps the most egregious of her Putin-appeasing statements. It's not even coherent. Withdraw the whip. #UKPolitics #Ukraine #Russiaspectator.comNo. 10 refuses to condemn Diane Abbott’s Nato conspiracy rantDowning Street this afternoon refused to condemn prize idiot Diane Abbott for spreading ridiculous conspiracy theories about Nato. In a rant about defence spending, the far-left, newly reinstated Labo... 130
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 29/08/2026The MH370 flight recorders will very likely still be readable for some time yet. These things are watertight and airtight and the aircraft looks to have hit the water relatively slowly (from the large pieces of wreckage found). There's no good reason why they wouldn't be intact. #MH370 010
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 27/08/2026Then what were the unprecedented levels of immigration for? Ffs. Of course the real answer was to drive down wages and benefit businesses for Tory mates. Glad to have a work and pensions minister saying how it is though and not punching down. #UKPolitics #UKlbc.co.ukYoung Brits 'not to blame' for being jobless, work and pensions minister says amid youth unemployment crisis | LBCYoung people should not be blamed for the challenges they are facing when trying to find a job, the Work and Pensions Secretary has said. 011
Reposted by Robin SmithThe London Economic @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social · 26/08/2026A number of measures have helped streamline the asylum system and bring down costs.thelondoneconomic.comCost of the asylum system plummets by nearly £1bn under LabourThe overall cost of the asylum system in the UK has dropped by nearly £1 billion since Labour came into power. 23110
Reposted by Robin SmithYouGov @yougov.co.uk · 26/08/2026Reform UK and Tory voters are much more likely than others to think their own views are broadly in line with those of the wider public - but are they right? Reform: 75% say similar Con: 71% Lib Dem: 44% Labour: 42% Green: 38% yougov.com/en-gb/articl... 95423
Reposted by Robin SmithJB @viewofthejb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The best government of the last 15 years and people are starting to see through the Reform and Green spin. It’s almost heaven! 531
Reposted by Robin SmithElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 25/08/2026🌹 | Highest Labour % in ANY Poll since December 2024. 1010127
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 23/08/2026Top Bantschester resident and charismat-in-chief Andy Burnham pulling some more popularity magic with the electorate: "What a lad. I love him.", they said. Starmer could never! #UKPolitics #Burnhammanchestereveningnews.co.ukAndy Burnham records message for bride after appeal not to 'ruin' wedding day'What a lad. I love him.' 000
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 22/08/2026Chatted to a regular I see a lot at a café on Friday. Unfortunately started randomly coming out with all the classic Russian propaganda talking points on Ukraine/Zelensky. And my friend started agreeing with him on some of them 🤦♂️. It left me feeling dirty. It's something to witness. #UK #Ukraine 010
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 21/08/2026I'm so happy that the right-wing vote is now so evenly split in the UK. It's a seriously beneficial modern revelation. I take a moment to appreciate that each time I see a poll! #UKPolitics 031
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 19/08/2026"Domestic abuse is a serious crime in the UK. If you do any of the behaviours in the list, you could be arrested and go to prison, lose your accommodation and support, and it could affect your asylum claim." "COULD" 😭😭😭. For rape it is "will". Isn't domestic abuse serious enough? #UKPolitics #UKgov.ukUnderstanding behaviours and expectations in the UK: a guide for asylum seekers (accessible) 110
Reposted by Robin SmithRichard Blogger @richardblogger.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Are Tory MPs that deluded? Badenoch abandoning any idea of centerism means they'll lose more seats to the Lib Dems. Stratford district council used to be 100% Tory its now almost all LD 045
Reposted by Robin SmithLuke Tryl @luketryl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Finally after Farage faced off against Count Binface we were interested in who the public would pick in a battle between the comedy candidate & other party leaders. Badenoch and Burnham won handily. 3245
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 14/08/2026Am I the only person who wasn't startled by the alert? Lol. It was more confusing than anything as I had just started calling someone at the same time. #UK #UKEmergencyAlert  110
Reposted by Robin SmithGiles Sparrow is adrift in the vortex @gswrites.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Misunderstanding the Paddington psychopomp meme, patronising Binface, pretending to be remotely relevant to a future Clacton by-election, *and* posting AI slop? That's quite a lot of unforced errors you've packed into just nine words and a "picture". 329619
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 14/08/2026Farage: "I am damned if I am going to stand on a stage, having won a resounding victory... and be demeaned and humiliated by nobodies." Farage: "two fingers up to the entire political establishment". 🤔🤔🤔 #UKPolitics #Farage #BindependenceDay 011
Reposted by Robin SmithPolitics UK @politicsuk.com · 14/08/2026🚨 WATCH: Count Binface responds to Nigel Farage calling him the "establishment candidate" "That's interesting, isn't it? Because one of the candidates was a sitting MP, formerly an MEP and the architect of Brexit... if that's not the establishment, I'd like to know what is" 417741
Robin Smith @bobin.uk · 14/08/2026We win. Thank you Nigel for that. "Establishment candidate" 😂. #UKPolitics 000
Reposted by Robin SmithRuss Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Farage's by-election stunt wasted enough public money to pay for free dental care for every child in his constituency. Does he care? No. He just wanted to avoid legitimate parliamentary scrutiny of his dodgy bungs. Which he won't. It'll start again immediately. What a cock. 401927485