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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"It was really quite an emotional moment." "This will change British politics for good and forever." At Labour Conference, we asked MPs, councillors and activists about Andy Burnham's electoral reform announcement. Here's what they said 👇

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 02/10/2026

Another warm welcome from Europe. Poland’s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski has added his support for Britain’s return to the EU, following positive statements from France and Spain. As Britain considers its future, our European neighbours are making clear that a closer relationship is possible.

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 02/10/2026

Britain needs a stronger voice in an uncertain world. Rory Stewart argues that Trump and China make this a good moment to pursue closer ties with the EU. Working more closely with our European neighbours would give us greater influence over the decisions that shape our future.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Dividends paid to UK citizens taxed at rates of 8.75% to 39.35%, lower rate than wages. Dividends mostly go to the top 1%. £6bn a year raised if dividends taxed at the same rate as wages. More if NIC levied. Unlike the US, France, Germany, no UK tax levied on dividends paid to foreign investors.

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This is how the Chancellor can increase the personal allowance and lift millions out of hardship

Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"We've had a decade of turbulence in our politics and I think that has stopped Britain moving forward. If we look to the next decade I think we need to show that we can have a better politics, more about problem solving than point scoring" 🎙️ @andyburnham.bsky.social 🌹 #Labour4PR #R4Today

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 28/09/2026

"Our future lies in a stronger, deeper partnership with the European Union." In Ed Miliband's speech at Labour Conference, he made the point that Europe is more than just our geography, it is how we pursue our values and build our alliances, and that the UK is stronger with others.

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Where do Labour members want to see the UK and Europe in 10 years? 🤷

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Andy Burnham is right to say it plainly: Brexit has done more harm than good. We welcome his honesty. It’s time to be just as clear about the future we want with Europe.

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Andy Burnham says he will set out options for Britain’s long-term relationship with Europe, and seek consensus on the way forward. This is positive progress. The UK–EU summit is an opportunity to give Britain a clearer direction and build a stronger relationship with our European partners.

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🤗 Incredible news and so welcome 🥲 I've waited all my adult life for this

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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

BREAKING: Massive Attack’s Rob Del Naja arrested under the UK Terrorism Act outside Labour Party conference venue. The legendary musician was arrested after peacefully holding “I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action” on a paper sign on the eve of Labour’s conference.

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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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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I'm assuming this is a rhetorical question

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Rebuilding our relationship with the EU “is the cheapest way to boost the economy, the fastest way to unite Europe in the face of security threats and the best way to get leverage on a global system that no longer has an American anchor.” So obvious it hurts. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

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Brexit has left Britain ‘impotent – a bobbing cork in the sea,’ says David Miliband

Exclusive: Former foreign secretary adds to mounting pressure for a new UK deal with EU to repair Brexit damage

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23/09/2026

Ossoff: "What did they spend the most political capital trying to do over the last 18 months? Cover up the Epstein files. They worked harder to cover up the Epstein files than they ever did to lower grocery prices."

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Quaker Truth and Integrity @qtig.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

‘We’re talking about an insidious campaign that reaches into people’s homes and twists what they feel about their own country and community – creating a narrative of decline, stoking division and sowing despair.’ PM is right to defend truth in public discourse. Without it democracy cannot survive

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Really shocking to hear Nick Robinson parroting far-right talking points about the government's worthy attempt to constrain Kremlin disinformation I can see why Robbie Gibb would like that but it isn't appropriate for a public service broadcaster #BBCR4Today

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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 22/09/2026

EXCLUSIVE: We have obtained accounts from Circulo Independente LDA, a Portuguese company established by Adam Geary to run Stephen Lennon’s political operation. Was the company established overseas to avoid British company rules and, ultimately, Corporation Tax? hopenothate.org.uk/tommy-robins...

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Tommy Robinson’s Algarve Empire: Exposing his shadowy Portuguese companies – HOPE not hate

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/09/2026

“A real test of this government will be torule out new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The reason they have decided not to announce that before the by-election in Holborn and St Pancras is incredibly telling.” Caroline Lucas on the government’s refusal to rule out new oil and gas on #BBCQT.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

As former Labour minister Tom Watson joins Palantir, please read this devastating exposé by @petergeoghegan.bsky.social & @lucasamin.bsky.social of how the company, with Peter Mandelson's help, wormed its way into the UK government to sell its dire & dangerous products. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

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Peter Geoghegan and Lucas Amin · ‘This looks absolutely rubbish’: Palantir and the NHS

A decade ago Palantir was largely unknown in the UK. It now holds public contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds...

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The EU has delivered greater stability across the continent, greater mobility for its citizens, and a single market that gives Europe global economic weight. An honour to hear President von der Leyen address the European Parliament today as we build a deeper partnership for the future.

Prime Minister Carney visits the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.

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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It is time to end Thatcher's failed 37-year privatisation experiment. It is time to bring water into public control.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Wages taxed at rates of 20%-45%. Earners also pay national insurance. Capital gains taxed at rates of 18% to 24%. By taxing capital gains at the same rates as wages £12bn to £14bn could be raised. More, if NI charged. Why are workers taxed at higher rates than return on wealth Will the govt act?

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Here’s how the chancellor can raise the billions needed to improve the quality of life of millions

Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Mi...

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This, my friends, is one of your legislators. We didn't elect him, but he sits in the House of Lords as a reward for bringing us Brexit, injecting his bigotry, perversity and ignorance into our lives. Daniel Hannan in the Daily Mail today, once again grossly misrepresenting history.

Meanwhile, Caribbean countries are demanding ‘reparations’, not from the African states that enslaved their ancestors, but from the nation that poured its blood and treasure into a relentless campaign for abolition.

Incredibly, African countries – which became British colonies, in no small measure, because we were trying to extirpate slavery – also straight-facedly demand compensation.

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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Scottish Greens will use our debate on Wednesday to force a vote on halting all hyperscale data centre applications. This vote is an opportunity for every MSP, regardless of party allegiance, to stand with communities. The Government has had plenty of time to act and has chosen not to.

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The hare is such an indescribably beautiful and sacred animal The fact that people might kill them for money or pleasure is one more indication that many are living in a death cult www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Cruel hare coursers leave 22 dead animals at Kent farm

Farmers say more action and harsher punishments are needed to tackle the illegal sport.

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

'Farage told conference last week that an incoming Reform government would declare a “national emergency” to enact a radical agenda within the first 100 days and tolerate no objection from parliament, the courts or Whitehall. No one can say they weren’t warned.' www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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To understand the threat to our real democracy, watch Putin's fake one | Rafael Behr

As Russians vote this weekend, remember that Britain is not immune to the cynical tactics and corrosion of trust that keep him in power, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

‘More than a third of the $2.8bn raised for the current 2025-26 election cycle comes from the 20 biggest mega-donors, according to an FT analysis’ And guess which industry is all over MAGA/GOP Yep, crypto Can think of £72m reasons why this sounds familiar…. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

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US billionaires line up to bankroll Republicans’ election push

Ultra-wealthy overwhelmingly back Donald Trump’s party over Democrats as money floods into midterms race

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In rural areas like North Herefordshire, local buses are crucial to many young people's ability to pursue education, training and work - no one should be locked out of opportunity because of cost. I'm calling on the govt to invest in our future and implement free bus travel for all young people.

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Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

💰Hoarded wealth is holding us all back. That's why we've sent Burnham a message in a bottle from 150,000 of you, with a treasure map to track it down. We can turn the UK around, but we have to end the failed austerity experiment & finally invest properly in our country.

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Can't believe I'm hearing Justin Webb proposing 'performative' cuts to public spending It's not for the BBC to suggest a new round of austerity Nor for politicians to perform for markets Their job is to make our lives better #BBCR4Today

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It took me a while to work out how to get out of my union's political levy, which was wrong But if that's made easier, then donations made through the political levy should be considered individual and therefore would not for foul of any cap Why are Labour and journalists complicating this?

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Was the chat about killing the whole human race just a narrative to manipulate markets? It's so dangerous to have a tiny number of (sociopathic) oligarchs controlling so much international capital

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thanks @dalevince.com for making so much sense about political donations Public funding is the only way to save our democracy and - as you pointed out - incredibly cheap!

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

80% of Reform’s funding comes from two crypto billionaires. Reform has received £123.6m since 2019. £61m from Christopher Harborne living in Thailand, mentioned several times in Panama Papers. £44m from Ben Delo, recent returnee from Hong Kong, criminal conviction in the US.

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BREAKING: 80% of Reform’s funding comes from two crypto billionaires

“If that isn't a massive corruption risk I don't know what is.”

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Blistering barnacles, this is a bit of a nerve! I'm retired but I'm also vice chair of the European Movement and a proud european Please don't dump all dead people and retired people in the same box!

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Are we sure that Richard Tice pays tax in the UK? I thought he lived in Dubai

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It's increasingly obvious that we're in a battle between democracy and oligarchy I wrote something about this recently and I'm happy to send you a copy if you'd like to read it How the oligarchs create spaces beyond the law to enable their corruption northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/book...

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Beware of oligarchs bearing gifts: book review

Review of Lacunae and Laocoon: For the Triumph of Democracy over Oligarchy by Molly Scott Cato

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🔴 More than 80% of all the donations ever received by Nigel Farage’s Reform UK have come from just two cryptocurrency billionaires, new Democracy for Sale analysis reveals. “If that isn’t a massive corruption risk I don’t know what is.” democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-8...

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BREAKING: 80% of Reform’s funding comes from two crypto billionaires

“If that isn't a massive corruption risk I don't know what is.”

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This is absolute madness Labour - and I’d say what’s left of the centre right - is an existential battle against oligarchy But it hasn’t a clue that it is

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Delo lives in Hong Kong and Harborne lives in Thailand We must end this farce of people being allowed to claim residency in the UK when they are actually tax exiles As well as introducing public funding for political parties and a low cap on political donations

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Listening to Scaramucci saying he was wrong about globalisation Like so many others who are still dominating the airwaves While I and my many friends who were right about it have always struggled to be heard and still do

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Good thread this. Kemi’s embrace of a man - Lowe - and his party that thinks neither she, nor I, nor many, many other people should even be allowed in this country is completely wild

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Reform is the party for oligarchs and billionaires That much is obvious But this is also a way to get around the settled will of Parliament that we need to keep big money out of politics Typical of Reform crookery and disdain for democracy

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I just can't grasp how democratic representatives have the arrogance to tell us that we should opt for social and palliative care rather than choosing the time of our own death

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This week's column is about the Starmer-like self-destruction of the impending decision to approve new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. It might appease certain lobby groups, but it sabotages Burnham's own project and drives voters away. Utter madness. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Is Burnham trying to appease Trump? Or Reform? What other reason is there for these North Sea oil plans? | George Monbiot

Climate catastrophe is on our doorstep – yet Labour’s impending approval of further drilling will bring more pain for negligible gains, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Far-right Israeli attack dogs question Milliband's Jewishness But apparently no response from Washington to the new sanctions If I was an Israeli that would make me very nervous indeed

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