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Tom de Grunwald

@tdg.me
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Forward Democracy @FWDDEM.com Stop Reform @StopReform.bsky.social Swap My Vote @SwapMyVote.bsky.social Music, Tennis, Gardens. Lone father, ex-carer. Before: Good Law Project, Open Rights Group, Wellcome Trust, Democracy Club, Channel 4

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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 08/07/2026
The Chancellor could hold a press conference to say she cannot appoint someone to an ‘office of profit’ when there is so little transparency about their current finances. Let the current investigations conclude, and he can resign (again) – if he hasn’t first been disqualified.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The Green Party say they will not stand in the Clacton by-election either. Zack Polanski: "This is a desperate stunt from a desperate politician whose lifetime of grifting is finally catching up with him. Greens will play no part in his political circus"
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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
oh, this is fun. Farage spent decades failing to become a member of parliament. Here's a proposal to stop him *ceasing* to be one
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 07/07/2026
I've done nothing wrong*. Can I have ten minutes to camera on all the news channels too please?
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Charlotte Garden @charlottegarden.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Irony is dead.
Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world - cancelled
Date: 24 June 2026, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Venue: LSE Shaw Library, Houghton St, Old Building, London, WC2A 2AE
We regret that this event has been cancelled due to the red extreme heat warning issued by the UK Met Office.
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Ciaran Martin @ciaranm.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I’m not a proportional representation nut but it is worth noting today that the only prime minister recently to last a full electoral term headed a two party coalition government Objectively, the first-past-the-post gives you stability and strong government argument has gone out the window
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Forward Democracy @fwddem.com · 19/06/2026
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield with a 20% lead over Reform UK. But this result wasn't just about Burnham. It was shored up by thousands of Green and Lib Dem voters who crossed party lines to keep the far-right out, delivering the Labour candidate an outright majority.🧵
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Once I had the idea that Chris Mason is doing Starmer's daily horoscope, I could not unhave it. Have a listen with that thought in your head. In terms of pacing, writing, and tone, it could not be more perfect.
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 16/06/2026
Ten years since the UK voted to leave the EU, public opinion in areas with strong Leave votes has shifted. Makerfield is such a constituency, where we find only 34% of voters are now happy the UK left the EU. www.thenewworld.co.uk/matt-withers...
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How Makerfield fell out of love with Brexit
As Andy Burnham’s crucial by-election nears, a new poll eases fears that he may be damaged by his enthusiasm for the EU
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 16/06/2026
'Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield' Our work with @fwddem.com in the @theguardian.com featuring @peterkellner.bsky.social and @robfordmancs.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield
Left-leaning voters more willing to back Andy Burnham than Restore supporters are to vote Reform
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 15/06/2026
I absolutely love this, long may it stand. The ruling's rejoinder to the idea that 'users can check for themselves' is 👌🏼 the-decoder.com/landmark-ger...
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Landmark German ruling declares Google's AI Overviews are Google's own words and makes it liable for false answers
A German regional court has ruled that Google is directly liable for the content of its AI search overviews. According to the court, previous limited liability protections for search engine operators ...
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Vote to Stop Reform @stopreform.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The tactical vote to stop Reform in Makerfield on 18th June is: 🔴 Labour - Andy Burnham
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Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Despite what you’ve heard about Reform’s rise, a majority of voters in this country are progressive. Divided, we lose. So let’s start winning together🤝 @pef-online.bsky.social
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 19/05/2026
I’m excited to join @andyburnham.bsky.social, @carolinelucas.bsky.social, and many more at #ChangeNOW! 📅 Sat. 30 May | 📍 London 🎟️ Join us: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve... @compassoffice.bsky.social @pef-online.bsky.social
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CHANGE: NOW! Mobilising the Progressive Majority
We need an organised, strategised, and substantial progressive agenda across parties - and the cooperation to make it happen. That’s why Compass and Progressive Economic Forum are hosting a day of d...
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Forward Democracy @fwddem.com · 08/05/2026
Over half a million people visited StopReformUK.vote in the run up to the 7th May elections – proof that people are seeking advice on how to vote tactically, putting the greater good ahead of their own party loyalties. Thank you to everyone who voted tactically to stop Reform! (or the Tories)
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Forward Democracy @fwddem.com · 27/04/2026
THREE THOUSAND!!!!!!!!
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Vote to Stop Reform @stopreform.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We've started to roll out our tactical voting advice for the UK elections in May: stopreformuk.vote We're working as fast as we can to give advice in every single election. That's over 3000 elections! It includes Council, Mayor, Senedd and Scottish Parliament.
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Stop Reform and the Tories
Stop Reform and the Tories in the UK Parliament, Local Elections, the Senedd, and the Scottish Parliament.
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 28/04/2026
I’m consistently awed at what this tiny bunch of incredible volunteers gets done. Dream team @FWDDEM.com
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Forward Democracy @fwddem.com · 27/02/2026
A comment from Forward Democracy, the organisation behind StopReformUK.vote, on the results of the Gorton and Denton by-election
"The threat of a far-right government elected against the public will has made tactical voting more vital than ever. From the 2024 General Election to recent results in Caerphilly and Gorton & Denton, voters are proving they will put values over party labels to meet the moment. It is a tragedy of our voting system that we must vote strategically rather than sincerely - but until that system changes, tactical voting is our strongest shield against the right." - Tom de Grunwald, Director of Forward Democracy
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 24/02/2026
Vote together, vote early, vote tactically in Gorton & Denton bylinetimes.com/2026/02/24/e... @fwddem.com
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Exclusive Poll: Anti-Reform Tactical Voters Poised to Defeat Nigel Farage's Party in Gorton and Denton By-election
Greens and Labour are in an effective dead heat against Reform UK, with tactical voters leaning towards Zack Polanski’s party
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Forward Democracy @fwddem.com · 21/02/2026
Reform could gain another MP this Thursday. That's why we're urging Labour, Lib Dem, & other party supporters to lend their vote to the Greens this time in Gorton & Denton. We've carried out extensive research and it points to this being our best chance of stopping a very real threat from Reform.
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Vote to Stop Reform @stopreform.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
We will be providing tactical voting advice for the Gorton and Denton by-election. With an accuracy of 99.67% in the 2024 GE (stopreformuk.vote/results) we know people will trust us over biased party claims and questionable bar charts to help them Stop Reform.
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Stop the Tories and Reform
Your vote is your power. Use it tactically to get the Tories and Reform out, then influence your new MP and the next government.
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 20/02/2026
“We’re the tactical vote to stop Reform!” “No, we’re the tactical vote to stop Reform!” If only there was an independent, unbiased, proven accurate tactical voting website to help voters in Gorton and Denton…. >> Follow @stopreform.bsky.social for advice >>
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Rich Holman @richholman.com · 09/01/2026
Started off a list earlier this week & struggled to find all the MPs that have actually set up profiles on Bluesky rather than just be on X. So built a little utility via TheyWorkForYou and Bluesky APIs to see if I could make it more comprehensive, so far I think I've found about 353 mps.dowu.uk
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UK MPs on Bluesky
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 17/11/2025
Cory is always incisive. Will be great to catch him on tour via this webinar, tomorrow lunchtime tech.unions.org.uk
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Tech unions against enshittification, with Cory Doctorow - Tech unions at the TUC
Online event – 18 Nov 2025 Tech unions against enshittification, with Cory Doctorow The internet is getting worse by the day, for users and tech workers alike. It’s part of the big tech playbook to de...
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 16/11/2025
I want to read this book and for it to reach all the communities who need it. If you want to keep the hard right out of UK government, and see PR in our lifetimes, this could be a critical resource. Please support the crowdfunder and be part of making it happen.
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West Country Voices @westcountryvoices.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Please support this if you can. Absent PR, some constituencies without a clear tactical vote will need primaries to ensure Reform UK are kept out. This is the How-to book... www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-people...
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The People's Primary - the 'how-to-do-it' book!
People Power!The book of how we ran a successful primary + how to organise one yourselves to defeat Reform UK in the next General Election!
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 24/10/2025
Proud of the support the Forward Democracy team has given the voters of Caerphilly. Their tactical voting was historic. Well Plaid! The numbers – a thread, courtesy of @chickabiddybex.bsky.social 🙌🙏🗳️
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 06/02/2025
Proposal for news outlets: Create a section below the fold or inner pages called ‘The Zone’ where you can put all the mad things that have been said. Keep the front page for what is being done.
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 07/01/2025
Important thread on misinformation and bias
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Forward Democracy @fwddem.com · 15/12/2024
Join our 200k strong movement by signing up for regular updates throughout 2025 and learn more about us here themovementforward.com
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The Movement Forward
Taking tactical voting mainstream, for urgent change from a new government.
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Forward Democracy @fwddem.com · 15/12/2024
At the general election, we had over 1.5m requests for tactical voting advice on stopthetories.vote This guidance about which candidate was best placed to vote to get your local Tory out was then screenshot into group chats and added to flyers The result was the end of 14 years of Tory rule 🙏
Pink Graphic that says: 251 that’s how many Tories we stopped. Plus The Movement Forward logo.
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Matt Kane @mk.gg · 10/12/2024
The UK parliament has joined Bluesky, with proper verified domains and everything: • @houseofcommons.parliament.uk • @houseoflords.parliament.uk • @ukparliament.parliament.uk • @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 06/12/2024
This would be a very useful development. However, the Electoral Commission needs radically stronger enforcement powers if we are to avoid the potential of a dark politics tragedy here.
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Meanwhile, in the UK the maximum sanction for breaking electoral law is a £20k fine 😬
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Prof John O Brennan @jobmaynooth.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Three cheers for the Romanian Constitutional Court for voiding the country’s 1st rd of presidential election. Russian interference in EU elections is now almost a permanent feature of politics. It had to be tackled more effectively by Brussels + member states. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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Romanian court annuls first round of presidential election
Ruling follows revelation of declassified intelligence alleging Russia ran online campaign to promote far-right outsider
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 06/12/2024
Strong stuff from Romanian constitutional court www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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Romanian court annuls first round of presidential election
Ruling follows revelation of declassified intelligence alleging Russia ran online campaign to promote far-right outsider
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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
💥 Really pleased that MPs have PASSED the ‘10 Minute Rule’ motion from Sarah Olney MP in favour of Proportional Representation for parliamentary elections and local elections in England 🧵 1/3
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Sarah Olney MP's 10 Minute Rule bill to introduce Proportional Representation
YouTube video by APPG for Fair Elections
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James Southern @james.fieldleveltech.org · 03/12/2024
137 MPs (59 Labour) 'accidentally' voted through Proportional Representation to a 2nd reading! Division results here: votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
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Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion - Commons' votes in Parliament - UK Parliament
Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 03/12/2024
One small step for a parliament, one giant leap… not taken yet.
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 02/12/2024
Important thread with ramifications that go beyond our use of that one social media platform.
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Praṇay Manocha @pranman.com · 28/11/2024
I've calculated the numbers from original ONS published stats now. If we exclude international students (as all countries do), the net migration figure for last year is 470,000. Of whom 376,000 came for work. Half of the rest were HK and Ukrainians. That is the non-sensational headline for today.
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 26/11/2024
Nicely put, Josh
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Josh Russell → @MVTFWD @joshfwd.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
🐦 Twitter: right wing lies. 🦋 BlueSky: organising against them. That’s what we can do, together. 1. Follow @mvtfwd.bsky.social coordinating a mass voting movement 2. Join MVTFWD.com with your email for updates/action 3. Starter pack of voices for change to follow+share go.bsky.app/FpbsVro
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Fintan Kelly @fintankelly.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' Scotland rewilding project - "Wildlife can recover, and quickly, if we just give it a little space and let nature work her magic" #RestoreNature www.scotsman.com/hays-way/bum...
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Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' Scotland project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 26/11/2024
Incredibly bleak and hard to bear witness to. Russian ‘meat grinder’ strategy is not only barbaric but eugenic. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
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Praṇay Manocha @pranman.com · 15/11/2024
If you're on BlueSky, you are probably one of the many people who deeply care about identifying and addressing disinformation. I cannot stress the importance of this petition towards that objective. Please sign and share. It takes only 60 seconds. 🔗 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Now THIS is a very thorough starter pack. Highly recommend that you hit “follow all” on this lot. 👍 go.bsky.app/FpbsVro
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