Darren Wheatley
@tenjinuk.bsky.social
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Regardless of which party you support, this is a key point by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social:
"With Proportional Representation, no one would ever need to worry about splitting the vote again. We could vote for the parties we actually wanted."
Wouldn't that be nice? To vote with hope, not fear?
"With Proportional Representation, no one would ever need to worry about splitting the vote again. We could vote for the parties we actually wanted."
Wouldn't that be nice? To vote with hope, not fear?
If Reform ever wins power in Westminster, it will be because of Labour’s cowardice | George Monbiot
Starmer could improve our unfair electoral system to stop the hard right, but he won’t. All the party has left are threats about ‘splitting the vote’, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Regardless of which party you support, this is a key point by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social:
"With Proportional Representation, no one would ever need to worry about splitting the vote again. We could vote for the parties we actually wanted."
Wouldn't that be nice? To vote with hope, not fear?
"With Proportional Representation, no one would ever need to worry about splitting the vote again. We could vote for the parties we actually wanted."
Wouldn't that be nice? To vote with hope, not fear?
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The monarchy have never apologised for their role in slavery. They've been accused of racism multiple times recently. They have a racism problem. #AbolishTheMonarchy
February 4, 2026 at 11:50 AM
The monarchy have never apologised for their role in slavery. They've been accused of racism multiple times recently. They have a racism problem. #AbolishTheMonarchy
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Yasmin Alibhai-Brown on royal racism. Watch now.
youtu.be/hjRo4vUuQ1c
youtu.be/hjRo4vUuQ1c
PRINCE PHILLIP said THIS to me.
From Below the Balcony Episode 2 - Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
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February 4, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown on royal racism. Watch now.
youtu.be/hjRo4vUuQ1c
youtu.be/hjRo4vUuQ1c
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Jeffrey Archer retained his place in the House of Lords when he went to jail for perjury and perverting the course of justice. And from his release from clink in 2003 until retiring in 2024.
This is plainly daft. As is the House of Lords tbh. People who make our laws should be elected, surely.
This is plainly daft. As is the House of Lords tbh. People who make our laws should be elected, surely.
February 3, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Jeffrey Archer retained his place in the House of Lords when he went to jail for perjury and perverting the course of justice. And from his release from clink in 2003 until retiring in 2024.
This is plainly daft. As is the House of Lords tbh. People who make our laws should be elected, surely.
This is plainly daft. As is the House of Lords tbh. People who make our laws should be elected, surely.
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An elected head of state will be better for our country. Here's why. www.republic.org.uk/an_elected_h...
An Elected Head of State
Republic supports the replacement of the monarch with an elected head of state. The kind of head of state we think is best for Britain is a 'ceremonial' or 'constitutional' position, someone chosen…
www.republic.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM
An elected head of state will be better for our country. Here's why. www.republic.org.uk/an_elected_h...
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Charles isn't our King. We weren't asked whether we wanted him or not. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
February 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Charles isn't our King. We weren't asked whether we wanted him or not. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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A gentle reminder.
www.republic.org.uk/exclusive_no...
www.republic.org.uk/exclusive_no...
EXCLUSIVE: NO royal tourism evidence found by VisitBritain
Do you like this page?
www.republic.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 11:51 AM
A gentle reminder.
www.republic.org.uk/exclusive_no...
www.republic.org.uk/exclusive_no...
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Stop believing lies about the royals and tourism. They don't make us billions a year. #AbolishTheMonarchy
January 29, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Stop believing lies about the royals and tourism. They don't make us billions a year. #AbolishTheMonarchy
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London’s murder rate is at its lowest since comparable records began. That makes the city safer than Paris, Berlin and New York. Discount the inflammatory content on social media
London is far safer than violent viral videos will have you believe
Contrary to social-media lore, it is one of the safest cities in the world
econ.st
January 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
London’s murder rate is at its lowest since comparable records began. That makes the city safer than Paris, Berlin and New York. Discount the inflammatory content on social media
I don’t think many people are qualified to weigh the pros and cons, as they showed last time.
We need our government to govern: take us back in as it makes the most sense for everyone. No public vote.
We need our government to govern: take us back in as it makes the most sense for everyone. No public vote.
January 27, 2026 at 12:11 PM
I don’t think many people are qualified to weigh the pros and cons, as they showed last time.
We need our government to govern: take us back in as it makes the most sense for everyone. No public vote.
We need our government to govern: take us back in as it makes the most sense for everyone. No public vote.
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Full EU membership should be put to the public at the next election. It's time to return home.
inews.co.uk/opinion/rejo...
inews.co.uk/opinion/rejo...
Rejoining the EU is the only way to stop Trump
It is time to return home
inews.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Full EU membership should be put to the public at the next election. It's time to return home.
inews.co.uk/opinion/rejo...
inews.co.uk/opinion/rejo...
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Profits go down: We regret to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
January 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Profits go down: We regret to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
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"Britain’s First Past the Post electoral system is hopelessly ill-equipped to translate multiparty politics into a rational distribution of parliamentary seats," writes @rafaelbehr.bsky.social
FPTP means chaos. The only solution is Proportional Representation.
FPTP means chaos. The only solution is Proportional Representation.
Labour and the Tories are banking on a return to the ‘old normal’. That’s not what voters want | Rafael Behr
An economic recovery could still change the parties’ fortunes. But the days when only two parties were licensed to supply Britain with prime ministers are gone, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:12 AM
"Britain’s First Past the Post electoral system is hopelessly ill-equipped to translate multiparty politics into a rational distribution of parliamentary seats," writes @rafaelbehr.bsky.social
FPTP means chaos. The only solution is Proportional Representation.
FPTP means chaos. The only solution is Proportional Representation.
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Please read this. The UK political & media establishment is asleep at the wheel.
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
January 11, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Please read this. The UK political & media establishment is asleep at the wheel.
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
We have made ourselves wholly dependent on a Trump ally for our national security at the exact moment Trump is threatening to invade a NATO ally
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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The oil companies are a co-equal branch of government. So are the tech bros. Congress isn't.
Donald Trump acknowledged that he informed oil companies about his plans to attack Venezuela and abduct its leader, despite not bothering to notify Congress.
Billionaire Trump Makes Jaw-Dropping Admission About Who He Tipped Off Before His Invasion
The president didn’t even tell Congress about the plans to attack Venezuela.
trib.al
January 5, 2026 at 1:33 PM
The oil companies are a co-equal branch of government. So are the tech bros. Congress isn't.
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The royals cost us half a billion a year. Find out more through Republic's half billion royals report.
www.republic.org.uk/half_billion...
www.republic.org.uk/half_billion...
Half Billion Royals
www.republic.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
The royals cost us half a billion a year. Find out more through Republic's half billion royals report.
www.republic.org.uk/half_billion...
www.republic.org.uk/half_billion...
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The government, opposition, etc. They all keep talking about 'benefits cheats'. Yet, they never talk about the country's biggest scroungers - the royals. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
January 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
The government, opposition, etc. They all keep talking about 'benefits cheats'. Yet, they never talk about the country's biggest scroungers - the royals. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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Nothing says "smash the political establishment" quite like begging the Prime Minister to put your mates in the unelected House of Lords.
December 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Nothing says "smash the political establishment" quite like begging the Prime Minister to put your mates in the unelected House of Lords.
Well… I’ll be putting my retirment tour of Nashville, Graceland, Memphis, The Alamo, Grand Canyon on the back burner then….. 😳
December 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Well… I’ll be putting my retirment tour of Nashville, Graceland, Memphis, The Alamo, Grand Canyon on the back burner then….. 😳
I watched the second from last MI film in 4D. Never again. When Tom Cruise put the key into the machine in the sub my chair almost shook me onto the floor. The movements had no sensible link to the film, so apart from being uncomfortable it broke the suspension of disbelief for me.
December 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I watched the second from last MI film in 4D. Never again. When Tom Cruise put the key into the machine in the sub my chair almost shook me onto the floor. The movements had no sensible link to the film, so apart from being uncomfortable it broke the suspension of disbelief for me.
So Trump blames Hegseth for war crimes in the sea off Venezuela, Hegseth has now pointed at the Admiral in charge. Any bets for how long before someone blames Biden?
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
So Trump blames Hegseth for war crimes in the sea off Venezuela, Hegseth has now pointed at the Admiral in charge. Any bets for how long before someone blames Biden?
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Questions for us as a nation:
*Adapting to climate breakdown
*Demographic transition
*How much immigration?
*Green energy shift
*Rearmament and defence
*Trade with the EU
*Housebuiliding and infra
Not a question:
*Most stuff the Lobby talks about
*Adapting to climate breakdown
*Demographic transition
*How much immigration?
*Green energy shift
*Rearmament and defence
*Trade with the EU
*Housebuiliding and infra
Not a question:
*Most stuff the Lobby talks about
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Questions for us as a nation:
*Adapting to climate breakdown
*Demographic transition
*How much immigration?
*Green energy shift
*Rearmament and defence
*Trade with the EU
*Housebuiliding and infra
Not a question:
*Most stuff the Lobby talks about
*Adapting to climate breakdown
*Demographic transition
*How much immigration?
*Green energy shift
*Rearmament and defence
*Trade with the EU
*Housebuiliding and infra
Not a question:
*Most stuff the Lobby talks about
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There is a better way.
Proportional Representation would give us governments that truly reflect the country, not just a fraction of it.
It would push parties to work together.
It would give Britain the foundations to grow, to innovate, and to invest in its future.
Proportional Representation would give us governments that truly reflect the country, not just a fraction of it.
It would push parties to work together.
It would give Britain the foundations to grow, to innovate, and to invest in its future.
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
There is a better way.
Proportional Representation would give us governments that truly reflect the country, not just a fraction of it.
It would push parties to work together.
It would give Britain the foundations to grow, to innovate, and to invest in its future.
Proportional Representation would give us governments that truly reflect the country, not just a fraction of it.
It would push parties to work together.
It would give Britain the foundations to grow, to innovate, and to invest in its future.
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When sweeping economic decisions are made on such thin public support, nothing truly lasts.
Whatever is announced today, could be overturned tomorrow - by a completely different government, elected by an even smaller minority.
This keeps us stagnant, unable to plan and invest.
Whatever is announced today, could be overturned tomorrow - by a completely different government, elected by an even smaller minority.
This keeps us stagnant, unable to plan and invest.
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
When sweeping economic decisions are made on such thin public support, nothing truly lasts.
Whatever is announced today, could be overturned tomorrow - by a completely different government, elected by an even smaller minority.
This keeps us stagnant, unable to plan and invest.
Whatever is announced today, could be overturned tomorrow - by a completely different government, elected by an even smaller minority.
This keeps us stagnant, unable to plan and invest.
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Today Rachel Reeves will announce the new Budget.
Yet again, changes that will profoundly impact our daily lives are being decided by a government elected on 34% of the vote.
This is not a stable foundation to build our future on. It's not what a healthy democracy looks like.
Yet again, changes that will profoundly impact our daily lives are being decided by a government elected on 34% of the vote.
This is not a stable foundation to build our future on. It's not what a healthy democracy looks like.
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Today Rachel Reeves will announce the new Budget.
Yet again, changes that will profoundly impact our daily lives are being decided by a government elected on 34% of the vote.
This is not a stable foundation to build our future on. It's not what a healthy democracy looks like.
Yet again, changes that will profoundly impact our daily lives are being decided by a government elected on 34% of the vote.
This is not a stable foundation to build our future on. It's not what a healthy democracy looks like.