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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

*and that's why I will dodge all scrutiny in the noisiest way possible.

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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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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 07/07/2026

This was precisely my thought too, 'like a son'

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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

The country needs more sophisticated systems for navigating competing visions than the blunt instrument of a referendum, but where every vote matters. Britons need their governments to understand their job is to listen, reflect, find solutions, and lead the country forward in consensus.

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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

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...

thenewworld.co.uk

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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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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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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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 07/05/2026

Thanks for flagging up, will have a look!

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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.

stopreformuk.vote

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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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 04/03/2026

At least, as he’s not an MP, we won’t have to deal with Goodwin’s Law

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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 04/03/2026

That seems like a very platonic notion of how elections work, as if no voters are moved during a campaign. Have you also considered eg the LD polling and tactical intention figs? And have you seen any data on the effect of the existence and wide reach of strong, data-led tactical advice on turnout?

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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 04/03/2026

Combined progressive share was indeed more than double Reform’s, but there is strong evidence that tactical voters coalesced around Green (per @fwddem.com advice) - have you seen evidence to the contrary?

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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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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.

stopreformuk.vote

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 · 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...

crowdfunder.co.uk

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

Would love to talk with you about this - our sites are, together, the most cited tactical voting sites in the country. We are covering by-elections every week; local and nationals in May every year; and of course every general election too. *All* of the parties benefit (except RUK & Con)

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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

I appreciate how strongly you feel about that and articulate it. I may have been in the same camp. Two things: would you rather a toddler tantrum on your plane or a cartoon you can’t hear above the air filter? Also part of training that next generation involves co-watching content. Pragmatism.

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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 · 06/02/2025

Nice spicy take and appreciate where you’re coming from but one of many issues is that toddlers might have something to say about that too… Keep it sotto voce and use headphones when they’re old enough.

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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 15/01/2025

I’m sorry you have had to do this. But I agree, the humanity of ‘Tell Us Once’ is heartening.

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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 14/01/2025

Hmm, paste typo! Meant to say shame it’s largely reliant on the OS provider. I’m finding the one sec app somewhat helpful, but rather clunky.

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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 14/01/2025

I’d really like more granular controls over what apps etc I can use on a smartphone, not unlike the Do Not Disturb settings but for my own usage rather than incoming! Shame that it’s largely reliant on the OS tothetinypod.comind of use case. Also, I quite like the look of this thetinypod.com

thetinypod.com

𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆Pod

Your phone away from phone.

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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 12/01/2025

Thanks for posting, I couldn’t make it there this morning but it was an incredible scene across Cambridge

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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 10/01/2025

Truly expert recruitment

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Tom de Grunwald @tdg.me · 07/01/2025

Important thread on misinformation and bias

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