Reposted by Mike TowersAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 07/10/2026From the new Private Eye 552714981
Mike Towers @britpolitics.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I can change the headline for you, BBC. Course closures and job losses at University of Nottingham www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukUniversity of Nottingham approves controversial savings planChanges will see job losses, axing modern languages and music degrees and cutting support services. 010
Reposted by Mike TowersElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 06/10/2026Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 27% (+3) RFM: 22% (-3) CON: 20% (+1) LDM: 11% (-1) GRN: 11% (=) RES: 3% (=) SNP: 3% (+1) Via @yougov.co.uk, 4-5 Oct. Changes w/ 27-28 Sep. 812030
Reposted by Mike TowersCalvin and Hobbes @calvin-and-hobbes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Most arguments end this way eventually 😅 #CalvinandHobbes #KidLogic 08711
Mike Towers @britpolitics.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I wonder what motivates people to be in a GB News live studio audience at 7pm on a Sunday. 300
Reposted by Mike TowersJustin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Labor's share of income just hit an all-time low. That means for every dollar a company brings in, workers are taking home smaller and smaller slices. Income keeps shifting to the owners. With @svaneksmith .bsky.social newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/… 16584217
Reposted by Mike TowersClaire S (UK not USA) @csav55.eurosky.social · 02/10/2026The Starmer achieved nothing brigade are out and about today, I make absolutely no apology for posting these again. This isn't just disrespectful to Starmer but to all the Labour MP's who made this happen in just 2 years, ignoring these achievements is a kick in the face to everyone involved. 88426
Reposted by Mike TowersAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The Labour Party are now polling on average ten points higher under Andy Burnham than they were at the turn of the year under Keir Starmer. Reform are polling on average eight points lower than they were this time last year. 38635127
Reposted by Mike TowersYouGov @yougov.co.uk · 02/10/2026Ahead of the Conservatives' party conference, we asked Britons to describe Kemi Badenoch in three words 40% use at least one negative term, with "useless", "nasty" and "rude" among the more common 31% use at least one positive term, with "strong" and "intelligent" the most common 4188
Reposted by Mike TowersElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 01/10/2026Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 27% (+3) RFM: 23% (=) CON: 17% (-2) GRN: 12% (-1) LDM: 9% (-3) SNP: 3% (+1) Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 30 Sep. Changes w/ 23 Sep. 810221
Mike Towers @britpolitics.bsky.social · 30/09/2026@warmovietheatre.com @roberthutton.co.uk @duncanweldon.bsky.social Is Doctor Zhivago a war movie? It is set during WWI and the Russian Revolution, features actual war (and class war) scenes, and was directed by David Lean. It’s Lawrence of Arabia with snow! 110
Reposted by Mike TowersElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 30/09/2026Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 27% (+1) CON: 22% (-1) RFM: 21% (-1) LDM: 11% (=) GRN: 9% (+1) RES: 6% (=) SNP: 3% (+1) Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 25-29 Sep. Changes w/ 18-21 Sep. 912316
Mike Towers @britpolitics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comSham City: verdict on financial breaches is damning and punishment must be severe | Jonathan WilsonHow can Manchester City be trusted under these owners after they were found to have devised £900m of ‘sham’ contracts? 000
Mike Towers @britpolitics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This was powerful stuff from Burnham today. Arguably the best conference speech since the 1990s. I remain uncomfortable with politicians who castigate a political class they are part of - but this was eye catching stuff. Will it catch the eye of voters? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAndy Burnham pledges pension triple lock changes to fund care reformsThe PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK. 010
Reposted by Mike TowersElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 27/09/2026MRP | Labour 76 Seats Short: 🌹 LAB: 250 | 26% ➡️ RFM: 147 | 24% 🌳 CON: 125 | 22% 🔶 LDM: 63 | 11% 🎗️ SNP: 27 | 2% 🌼 PC: 6 | 1% 🌍 GRN: 3 | 8% ◼️ RES: 1 | 3% 🙋 Oth: 9 | 2% Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 21 Aug - 21 Sep. 13326
Reposted by Mike TowersThe Daily Britain @thedailybritain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Watch: thedailybritain.co.uk/zia-yusuf-gm...thedailybritain.co.uk‘That’s a deflection’: Ranvir Singh ends chaotic Zia Yusuf interviewGood Morning Britain cuts off Reform’s Zia Yusuf after he repeatedly refuses to explain his tweet about Somali-born Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali. 244
Reposted by Mike TowersClaire S (UK not USA) @csav55.eurosky.social · 27/09/2026Hearing Burnham talking about fixing Adult Social Care is very welcome but a reminder, he's waiting for the outcome of the Casey review which was set up in April 2025 by some bloke called Starmer. This is already on Labour's agenda, the next stage is getting cross party support, a tough ask. 96210
Reposted by Mike TowersElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 25/09/2026Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 28% (+1) RFM: 23% (=) CON: 20% (+2) GRN: 9% (-2) LDM: 8% (-2) RES: 7% (+2) SNP: 3% (=) Via BMG Research, 23-24 Sep. Changes w/ 25-26 Aug. 55313
Mike Towers @britpolitics.bsky.social · 25/09/2026There will have to be a severe punishment. The entire credibility of football governance in England rests on this. news.sky.com/share/13320822news.sky.comManchester City charges latest: Club responds to reports of verdicts in Premier League finance caseCity faced 115 charges. The club could face major penalties if guilty verdicts are confirmed. Follow the latest below. 050
Reposted by Mike TowersAlex McGuinness @alexmcguinness.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Strip them if the titles. Doesn't really matter if they are given to the 2nd place teams or left vacant. But they shouldn't prosper. A pts deduction only ruins 1 season; easily worth all the leagues and cups they won, and a fine is meaningless. Sportwashing doesn't work if the stain remains. #mcfc 0143
Reposted by Mike TowersDavid Ornstein @david-ornstein.bsky.social · 25/09/2026🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...nytimes.comManchester City found guilty on almost all Premier League charges relating to financial breachesCity were charged by the Premier League in February 2023. 1651255391
Mike Towers @britpolitics.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A catalogue of lies and serial unwillingness to play by the rules which only applied to everybody else. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukMan City charges latest: Decision made in 115 charges caseBreaking news and reaction to Manchester City declining to comment on 115 charges report. 030
Reposted by Mike TowersElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 25/09/2026Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 27% (-1) RFM: 24% (+1) CON: 21% (=) LDM: 11% (+1) GRN: 7% (-1) SNP: 3% (+1) RES: 2% (=) Via @survation.bsky.social, 22-23 Sep. Changes w/ 9-10 Sep. 5355
Reposted by Mike TowersYouGov @yougov.co.uk · 25/09/2026Ahead of Labour's conference, we asked Britons to describe Andy Burnham in three words 43% used at least one positive, with "down to Earth", "likeable" among the top terms 42% used at least one negative, with "useless", "out of depth" common sentiments 23% included neutral terms, like "northern" 384
Mike Towers @britpolitics.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Reform in power. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSouth Tyneside Council nursery closures decision 'devastating'Councillors confirm that all 10 Stanley's nurseries in South Tyneside will close by July 2027. 000
Reposted by Mike TowersBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026England's King Harold defeated and killed brother Tostig & Harald Hardrada, King of Norway, at Stamford Bridge near York on this day 1066. Days later Harold was defeated by William of Normandy at Hastings, shifting England’s political focus from Scandinavia to western Europe. 16112
Reposted by Mike TowersWar Movie Theatre @warmovietheatre.com · 24/09/2026This is our podcast. There are many like it, But this one is ours. 7335
Reposted by Mike TowersUnofficial Guardian (UK) Bot @guardian-uk-rss.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Toxic bosses: why do companies protect managers who make working life hell?theguardian.comToxic bosses: why do companies protect managers who make working life hell?Bullying, manipulation and intimidation can destroy lives, yet abusive authoritarians continue to rise to the top. How do they get away with it – and can they be brought to heel? 111
Reposted by Mike TowersElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 24/09/2026Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 24% (-1) RFM: 23% (=) CON: 19% (+1) GRN: 13% (+1) LDM: 12% (+1) SNP: 2% (-1) Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 23 Sep. Changes w/ 16 Sep. 13314
Reposted by Mike TowersJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Here's Rupert Lowe MP's payments from X Corp over the past year. This man is making serious cash from Musk's platform. Payments surged over the summer, during UK 'unrest', and when Musk was frantically re-sharing Lowe's posts... Bleak, lucrative work if you can get it. 8280124
Reposted by Mike TowersWar Movie Theatre @warmovietheatre.com · 24/09/2026LISTEN UP, MAGGOTS! Today's episode will be on one of the greatest war films ever made, Full Metal Jacket. We will be joined by @sarahditum.bsky.social for some feminist backchat but you will ignore it. Let me hear you say "YESSIR". I CAN'T HEAR YOU! champ.ly/JXaGMYzm 72610
Reposted by Mike TowersWar Movie Theatre @warmovietheatre.com · 20/09/2026This episode just gave us our best-ever opening weekend. And if you play it at one-tenth normal speed, it sounds like whales humping. champ.ly/jxB1Ro-opod.foWar Movie Theatre: The Hunt For Red OctoberA rogue Russian submarine, heading for the US coast: does the captain plan to defect or start a nuclear war? Based on Tom Clancy's bestselling technothriller, this was a Cold War movie released jus... 4249
Reposted by Mike TowersJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026YouGov today: 63-68% of Lib Dem and Green voters would tactically vote for Labour to stop Reform UK winning in their seat, as would 18% of Tories 43-49% of Labour & Lib Dem voters would tactically vote for the Conservatives to stop Reform UK winning in their seat, with 26% of Greens saying the same 1710818
Reposted by Mike TowersYouGov @yougov.co.uk · 24/09/2026Overall, our MRP projects a range of outcomes, though with Labour still falling short of a majority in their higher-end seat estimate The greatest uncertainty in our model is whether it would be the Conservatives or Reform UK who emerged as the largest party of the right in an election tomorrow 2132
Reposted by Mike TowersYouGov @yougov.co.uk · 24/09/2026YouGov's September 2026 MRP projects that Labour would be the largest party in a hung parliament, were an election held tomorrow Labour: 241 (-170 from 2024) Conservatives: 130 (+9) Reform UK: 123 (+118) Lib Dems: 71 (-1) SNP: 40 (+31) Plaid Cymru: 15 (+11) Greens: 9 (+5) Others: 3 (-3) 63915
Reposted by Mike TowersPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026‘What is emerging is not simply a relationship between [Reform and Farage] and a wealthy Gulf state, but a channel through which an authoritarian government can cultivate political influence here, and abroad.’ Would really recommend a read of this democracyforsale.substack.com/p/reform-and...democracyforsale.substack.comReform and the UAE – a threat to British politicsNigel Farage's embrace of the UAE is part of a wider effort by the Gulf petrostate to build alliances with the far right across the West, says Alex Carlen. 10351222
Reposted by Mike TowersSky News @news.sky.com · 24/09/2026Poll projects result if election held tomorrownews.sky.comPoll projects result if election held tomorrowDeputy political editor Sam Coates explains how a government could be formed under this projection. 472
Reposted by Mike TowersElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 23/09/2026Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 26% (+1) CON: 23% (+1) RFM: 22% (-1) LDM: 11% (+1) GRN: 8% (-1) RES: 6% (=) SNP: 2% (=) Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 18-21 Sep. Changes w/ 11-15 Sep. 311329
Reposted by Mike TowersBridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Reform UK in Sunderland have pulled support for Show Racism the Red Card, calling them ‘a politically-charged organisation with an agenda’. That agenda is driving racism out of football. Sunderland stands against racism, even if our Reform council doesn't. www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/...sunderlandecho.comCharity hits out at Reform decision to withdraw support for Show Racism the Red CardCharity and city MPs call on Reform led Sunderland City Council to reverse decision 741656439
Reposted by Mike TowersYouGov @yougov.co.uk · 22/09/2026Our latest Westminster voting intention poll (20-21 September 2026) continues to show a close heat between the largest parties Labour: 23% (no change from 13-14 Sep) Conservatives: 21% (+1) Reform UK: 21% (-2) Greens: 14% (+3) Lib Dems: 12% (-1) Restore Britain: 4% (+1) SNP: 2% (-1) PC: 1% (=) 23310
Reposted by Mike TowersRuth @ruthr1.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This is worth the watch and worth repeating ! 011
Reposted by Mike TowersElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 20/09/2026Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 27% (=) RFM: 24% (-1) CON: 18% (-1) GRN: 11% (=) LDM: 10% (=) SNP: 3% (=) Via @opiniumresearch.bsky.social, 16-18 Sep. Changes w/ 9-11 Sep. 35913
Reposted by Mike TowersElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 20/09/2026Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 27% (-1) RFM: 23% (-2) CON: 21% (+3) GRN: 13% (+1) LDM: 8% (-1) SNP: 4% (+1) RES: 3% (-1) Via @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, 10-15 Sep. Changes w/ 30 Jul - 4 Aug. 45312
Reposted by Mike TowersSuzanne Brown @suzannebrown.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The women of Piddington will be much more at risk from all the Reform/Restore men who will turn up. Their rates of domestic violence and assault convictions are huge. #bbclaurak 1238
Reposted by Mike TowersPeter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Bridget Phillipson on the BBC about Jim Ratcliffe's latest complaints about the UK: "You'll forgive me if I do take with a pinch of salt what someone who is a tax tax exile has to say about our country." 18927171