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Q: Why, although you might chafe at being told what to do by the Whips' Office, is the Whip itself useful?
A:
A:
Zarah Sultana voted with the Tories in every vote on the Employment Rights Bill last night.
That includes voting to keep the Lords' wrecking amendments on strike ballot thresholds and to keep the 2016 Trade Union Act's restrictions on unions' political funds.
That includes voting to keep the Lords' wrecking amendments on strike ballot thresholds and to keep the 2016 Trade Union Act's restrictions on unions' political funds.
December 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Q: Why, although you might chafe at being told what to do by the Whips' Office, is the Whip itself useful?
A:
A:
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🎯👏 European Council President António Costa:
"The US should not threaten to interfere in the democratic life" of its European allies."
“The US cannot replace European citizens in deciding which are the right parties and the wrong parties.”
https://politi.co/4rPYdik
"The US should not threaten to interfere in the democratic life" of its European allies."
“The US cannot replace European citizens in deciding which are the right parties and the wrong parties.”
https://politi.co/4rPYdik
EU’s Costa warns US against interference in Europe
The European Council president said allies must respect each other’s sovereignty.
www.politico.eu
December 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🎯👏 European Council President António Costa:
"The US should not threaten to interfere in the democratic life" of its European allies."
“The US cannot replace European citizens in deciding which are the right parties and the wrong parties.”
https://politi.co/4rPYdik
"The US should not threaten to interfere in the democratic life" of its European allies."
“The US cannot replace European citizens in deciding which are the right parties and the wrong parties.”
https://politi.co/4rPYdik
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'I don't know whether it's time for an intervention or medical help...'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reacts to Liz Truss' new YouTube channel.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reacts to Liz Truss' new YouTube channel.
December 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
'I don't know whether it's time for an intervention or medical help...'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reacts to Liz Truss' new YouTube channel.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social reacts to Liz Truss' new YouTube channel.
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Terrifying new UN report:
"The online-offline violence trajectory represents a vicious and self-perpetuating circle."
"This cycle of violence is even more dangerous when the abuse comes from a man as powerful as the president of the US."
https://bit.ly/4aKjLGG
"The online-offline violence trajectory represents a vicious and self-perpetuating circle."
"This cycle of violence is even more dangerous when the abuse comes from a man as powerful as the president of the US."
https://bit.ly/4aKjLGG
In this age of authoritarians, online abuse of women is soaring – and it's leading to ‘real-world' violence | Julie Posetti
Our UN report reveals the link between the online misogyny and offline crimes that are hounding women out of public life, says Julie Posetti, lead author of a new report published by UN Women
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Terrifying new UN report:
"The online-offline violence trajectory represents a vicious and self-perpetuating circle."
"This cycle of violence is even more dangerous when the abuse comes from a man as powerful as the president of the US."
https://bit.ly/4aKjLGG
"The online-offline violence trajectory represents a vicious and self-perpetuating circle."
"This cycle of violence is even more dangerous when the abuse comes from a man as powerful as the president of the US."
https://bit.ly/4aKjLGG
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Launching 2026 plan to save 87m lives with US$23bn.
Delivered with ruthless prioritisation and efficiency.
We need moral ambition.
Will governments show up? This will define who lives and who falls through cracks.
Back us. Hold us to account.
bit.ly/4pmyITP
Delivered with ruthless prioritisation and efficiency.
We need moral ambition.
Will governments show up? This will define who lives and who falls through cracks.
Back us. Hold us to account.
bit.ly/4pmyITP
December 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Launching 2026 plan to save 87m lives with US$23bn.
Delivered with ruthless prioritisation and efficiency.
We need moral ambition.
Will governments show up? This will define who lives and who falls through cracks.
Back us. Hold us to account.
bit.ly/4pmyITP
Delivered with ruthless prioritisation and efficiency.
We need moral ambition.
Will governments show up? This will define who lives and who falls through cracks.
Back us. Hold us to account.
bit.ly/4pmyITP
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Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 9
‘Evening Snow’
Artist: SR Badmin
‘Evening Snow’
Artist: SR Badmin
December 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 9
‘Evening Snow’
Artist: SR Badmin
‘Evening Snow’
Artist: SR Badmin
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'They're frightened of everything: London, tubes, even gingerbread men!’
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says ‘what we once laughed at’ is now driving American foreign policy.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says ‘what we once laughed at’ is now driving American foreign policy.
December 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
'They're frightened of everything: London, tubes, even gingerbread men!’
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says ‘what we once laughed at’ is now driving American foreign policy.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social says ‘what we once laughed at’ is now driving American foreign policy.
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"Farage's savage attack on Emma Barnett and the BBC is a tawdry echo of the tactics his friend in the White House deploys against any reporter—particularly, but not only, female reporters—who dare to ask robust questions."
https://bit.ly/4oJD3j1
https://bit.ly/4oJD3j1
Farage’s attack on the BBC tells us who he really is
His response to allegations of racist behaviour reveals more than we could have guessed—and why the Beeb needs to protect itself
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
"Farage's savage attack on Emma Barnett and the BBC is a tawdry echo of the tactics his friend in the White House deploys against any reporter—particularly, but not only, female reporters—who dare to ask robust questions."
https://bit.ly/4oJD3j1
https://bit.ly/4oJD3j1
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Evidently, Rory hates to be left out of a secret plot... 🕵️♂️
December 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Evidently, Rory hates to be left out of a secret plot... 🕵️♂️
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trump’s worldview is clear in the new us national security doc: a strong united europe is a threat, not an asset.
the kremlin calls the document “aligned” with russian interests.
that should make every nato capital sit up straight.
@gzeromedia.com
the kremlin calls the document “aligned” with russian interests.
that should make every nato capital sit up straight.
@gzeromedia.com
Trump’s new national security strategy targets Europe | Ian Bremmer’s Quick Take
YouTube video by GZERO Media
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
trump’s worldview is clear in the new us national security doc: a strong united europe is a threat, not an asset.
the kremlin calls the document “aligned” with russian interests.
that should make every nato capital sit up straight.
@gzeromedia.com
the kremlin calls the document “aligned” with russian interests.
that should make every nato capital sit up straight.
@gzeromedia.com
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Good to see another Labour minister on Bsky.
Corruption threatens our national security, undermines legitimate business and steals money from working people’s pockets.
By deploying specialist law enforcement capabilities, we will disrupt the serious organised criminals, terrorists and kleptocrats.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
By deploying specialist law enforcement capabilities, we will disrupt the serious organised criminals, terrorists and kleptocrats.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Good to see another Labour minister on Bsky.
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The US under Trump is a hostile state against whom appeasement does not work
Farage is his agent in the UK and the public need to be reminded repeatedly of his close ties to Trump
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Farage is his agent in the UK and the public need to be reminded repeatedly of his close ties to Trump
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
European Council president warns US not to interfere in Europe’s affairs
The new US national security strategy codifies a seismic shift in transatlantic relations, say experts
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The US under Trump is a hostile state against whom appeasement does not work
Farage is his agent in the UK and the public need to be reminded repeatedly of his close ties to Trump
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Farage is his agent in the UK and the public need to be reminded repeatedly of his close ties to Trump
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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PM says he 'won't be putting pressure on Zelenskyy' to agree to Trump's peace plan
Starmer is meeting with the Ukrainian President at Downing Street today
He said a ceasefire must be 'just and lasting'
Starmer is meeting with the Ukrainian President at Downing Street today
He said a ceasefire must be 'just and lasting'
December 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
PM says he 'won't be putting pressure on Zelenskyy' to agree to Trump's peace plan
Starmer is meeting with the Ukrainian President at Downing Street today
He said a ceasefire must be 'just and lasting'
Starmer is meeting with the Ukrainian President at Downing Street today
He said a ceasefire must be 'just and lasting'
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"It's the most significant reverse in U.S. foreign policy in generations - its attitude towards Europe is downright hostile."
The Trump administration's "disturbing" new National Security Strategy warns that Europe faces “civilisational erasure”.
@jonsopel1.bsky.social | @lewisgoodall.com
The Trump administration's "disturbing" new National Security Strategy warns that Europe faces “civilisational erasure”.
@jonsopel1.bsky.social | @lewisgoodall.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"It's the most significant reverse in U.S. foreign policy in generations - its attitude towards Europe is downright hostile."
The Trump administration's "disturbing" new National Security Strategy warns that Europe faces “civilisational erasure”.
@jonsopel1.bsky.social | @lewisgoodall.com
The Trump administration's "disturbing" new National Security Strategy warns that Europe faces “civilisational erasure”.
@jonsopel1.bsky.social | @lewisgoodall.com
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
This week, Rory and Alastair are joined by one of the most famous faces in fashion - Dame Anna Wintour.
They discuss her 37 years as Editor in Chief of American Vogue, dealing with bad press, and why everyone should care about the fashion industry.
Link in the replies 👇
This week, Rory and Alastair are joined by one of the most famous faces in fashion - Dame Anna Wintour.
They discuss her 37 years as Editor in Chief of American Vogue, dealing with bad press, and why everyone should care about the fashion industry.
Link in the replies 👇
December 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
This week, Rory and Alastair are joined by one of the most famous faces in fashion - Dame Anna Wintour.
They discuss her 37 years as Editor in Chief of American Vogue, dealing with bad press, and why everyone should care about the fashion industry.
Link in the replies 👇
This week, Rory and Alastair are joined by one of the most famous faces in fashion - Dame Anna Wintour.
They discuss her 37 years as Editor in Chief of American Vogue, dealing with bad press, and why everyone should care about the fashion industry.
Link in the replies 👇
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Belated thanks to Brown Books of 77 High Town Rd, Luton, for making me 'BOOK of the WEEK' during November. Hope the coffee machine has fully recovered. Long live indie bookshops! 😁📚☕ #COYH
December 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Belated thanks to Brown Books of 77 High Town Rd, Luton, for making me 'BOOK of the WEEK' during November. Hope the coffee machine has fully recovered. Long live indie bookshops! 😁📚☕ #COYH
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The failed PM gets £115,000 of taxpayer money per year to spread poison about the UK on her new online show
✏️ @jamesrball.com
✏️ @jamesrball.com
Why are we funding pathetic, vengeful Liz Truss to lie about Britain?
The failed PM gets £115,000 of taxpayer money per year to spread poison about the UK on her new online show
www.thenewworld.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The failed PM gets £115,000 of taxpayer money per year to spread poison about the UK on her new online show
✏️ @jamesrball.com
✏️ @jamesrball.com
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Reform sais this was just a "disgruntled former councillor" - which could be a problem for them, since they seem to be acquiring newly disgruntled former councillors, daily.
The Reform UK leader has been accused of falsifying his election expenses. The allegations have been made by a former member of Mr Farage’s campaign team, who is said to have submitted documents to the force. 😬~AA
www.lbc.co.uk/article/nige...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/nige...
Nigel Farage reported to the police over 'election fraud' allegations | LBC
Reform UK has strongly denied breaking the law on election spending
www.lbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Reform sais this was just a "disgruntled former councillor" - which could be a problem for them, since they seem to be acquiring newly disgruntled former councillors, daily.
Reposted by Katie Hadgraft
The reluctant shopper, 1952
Artist: A Macgregor
(Jonathan’s Shopping Day)
Artist: A Macgregor
(Jonathan’s Shopping Day)
December 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The reluctant shopper, 1952
Artist: A Macgregor
(Jonathan’s Shopping Day)
Artist: A Macgregor
(Jonathan’s Shopping Day)
Reposted by Katie Hadgraft
Given that the Russians quite literally drafted our capitulation plan for Ukraine one has to wonder about whether there wasn’t at least a bit of cutting and pasting here.
"The Kremlin on Sunday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's new national security strategy and said it largely accorded with Russia's own perceptions, the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised such a document from its former Cold War foe."
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Kremlin says new US security strategy accords largely with Russia's view
It was the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised such a document from its former Cold War foe.
www.reuters.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Given that the Russians quite literally drafted our capitulation plan for Ukraine one has to wonder about whether there wasn’t at least a bit of cutting and pasting here.
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Farage stood in front of a billboard during the Brexit referendum campaign, showing a crowd of black and brown faces apparently “invading” Britain
✏️ @paulmason.bsky.social
✏️ @paulmason.bsky.social
Nigel Farage has a race problem
The school stories, the admiration for Enoch Powell and comments about the “US Jewish lobby” all hang over Farage - and make him unelectable
www.thenewworld.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Farage stood in front of a billboard during the Brexit referendum campaign, showing a crowd of black and brown faces apparently “invading” Britain
✏️ @paulmason.bsky.social
✏️ @paulmason.bsky.social
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Farage's protégés, colleagues & close friends.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Farage's protégés, colleagues & close friends.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
Not sure shouting "Bernard Manning" like a closing time drunk will help much here.
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Nigel Farage appears to equate Alf Garnett - a satirical 70s character intended to lampoon racists - with hissing "Hitler was right" to boys at school. I wonder if he's missing the point www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/uki...
Farage’s attack on the BBC tells us who he really is
His response to allegations of racist behaviour reveals more than we could have guessed—and why the Beeb needs to protect itself
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Nigel Farage appears to equate Alf Garnett - a satirical 70s character intended to lampoon racists - with hissing "Hitler was right" to boys at school. I wonder if he's missing the point www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/uki...
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"BERNARD MANNING!"
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/989c0d4...
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/989c0d4...
Exclusive: Farage reported to police over ‘election fraud’
Former campaign team member’s claim of overspending in Clacton is rejected by Reform UK
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
"BERNARD MANNING!"
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/989c0d4...
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/989c0d4...
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Wherever you get your podcasts. Out today. @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING with fashion icon Anna Wintour. First time we have interviewed the leader of an entire industry!!
December 8, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Wherever you get your podcasts. Out today. @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING with fashion icon Anna Wintour. First time we have interviewed the leader of an entire industry!!