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Look we've all had a rough year. We deserve this.
I think I speak for the entire world of outside observers when I say: please please please please please vote for Option B
Here are the options for how the leadership of Your Party will work, being voted on by members shortly (results tomorrow)
In short:
Option A = single leader (Corbyn v Sultana, most likely)
Option B = A 'collective' leadership, effectively of three non-MP members from the central committee
In short:
Option A = single leader (Corbyn v Sultana, most likely)
Option B = A 'collective' leadership, effectively of three non-MP members from the central committee
November 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Look we've all had a rough year. We deserve this.
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'Six MPs and four factions' is an absolutely cracking line
‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles
A terrific read from @peterwalker99.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A terrific read from @peterwalker99.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles
Some say Jeremy Corbyn is too non-committal for project to work, while others blame Zarah Sultana’s combative nature
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:07 AM
'Six MPs and four factions' is an absolutely cracking line
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Rachel Reeves:
"We are freezing known Russian assets."
"But, let me be clear, I don't actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton!"
😂👏
"We are freezing known Russian assets."
"But, let me be clear, I don't actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton!"
😂👏
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Rachel Reeves:
"We are freezing known Russian assets."
"But, let me be clear, I don't actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton!"
😂👏
"We are freezing known Russian assets."
"But, let me be clear, I don't actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton!"
😂👏
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Plus sides to today: Two-child benefit scrapped. Largely progressive tax implications. Good market reaction. No big spending cuts. Nightmare prospect of cutting funding to net zero etc avoided. It's a left-wing budget. Those who say there's no difference between Labour and Tories are bananas.
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Plus sides to today: Two-child benefit scrapped. Largely progressive tax implications. Good market reaction. No big spending cuts. Nightmare prospect of cutting funding to net zero etc avoided. It's a left-wing budget. Those who say there's no difference between Labour and Tories are bananas.
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If you're wondering how relations are between the govt and the OBR after this morning's budget leak, a govt source has just sent this out about the EV tax.
November 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If you're wondering how relations are between the govt and the OBR after this morning's budget leak, a govt source has just sent this out about the EV tax.
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The OBR says that the VAT charge on private schools has raised more money than expected because fewer pupils have gone into the state sector
Never believe the Tories and their media.
Never believe the Tories and their media.
November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The OBR says that the VAT charge on private schools has raised more money than expected because fewer pupils have gone into the state sector
Never believe the Tories and their media.
Never believe the Tories and their media.
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More than 1,000 victims have been protected through first-of-its-kind domestic abuse protection orders since their roll out in November 2024.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Victims protected through game changing domestic abuse orders
More than 1,000 victims have been protected through first-of-its-kind domestic abuse protection orders since their roll out in November 2024.
www.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 AM
More than 1,000 victims have been protected through first-of-its-kind domestic abuse protection orders since their roll out in November 2024.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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John Major, "Populism is no longer a fringe problem of a few outlandish politicians. It is now mainstream and professional"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
John Major, "Populism is no longer a fringe problem of a few outlandish politicians. It is now mainstream and professional"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
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Here’s my CHRISTMAS GIFT TIP. You can buy all Michael Palin’s books and DVDs and suchlike off his website, and he signs and dedicates the item for no extra charge. Don’t say I don’t give you nowt. (I did this for my dad, and he didn’t notice the autograph on his Ripping Yarns.) themichaelpalin.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Here’s my CHRISTMAS GIFT TIP. You can buy all Michael Palin’s books and DVDs and suchlike off his website, and he signs and dedicates the item for no extra charge. Don’t say I don’t give you nowt. (I did this for my dad, and he didn’t notice the autograph on his Ripping Yarns.) themichaelpalin.com
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My attendance record in the European Parliament was the 4th worst out of 751 MEPs, yet I managed to turn up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian misinformation.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My attendance record in the European Parliament was the 4th worst out of 751 MEPs, yet I managed to turn up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian misinformation.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
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It’s not a make or break Budget.
It’s a Budget.
Same as we have every year.
Sometimes they’re good. Sometimes they’re not.
What’s different: our despicable media
It’s a Budget.
Same as we have every year.
Sometimes they’re good. Sometimes they’re not.
What’s different: our despicable media
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 AM
It’s not a make or break Budget.
It’s a Budget.
Same as we have every year.
Sometimes they’re good. Sometimes they’re not.
What’s different: our despicable media
It’s a Budget.
Same as we have every year.
Sometimes they’re good. Sometimes they’re not.
What’s different: our despicable media
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BBC Chair Samir Shah and Robbie Gibb asked to explain why they drew up a plan, as revealed by Byline Times, to win back the "trust" of Reform voters, but haven't made similar plans for voters of any other party.
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
BBC Bosses Draw Up Plans to Win Over Reform Voters by Changing News and Drama Output
The Director General Tim Davie and other executives discussed altering BBC “story selection” in order to secure the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage’s party
bylinetimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
BBC Chair Samir Shah and Robbie Gibb asked to explain why they drew up a plan, as revealed by Byline Times, to win back the "trust" of Reform voters, but haven't made similar plans for voters of any other party.
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
Gibb says Reform voters least likely to trust the BBC bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
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In Budget week, I am afraid we have to talk about Brexit.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In Budget week, I am afraid we have to talk about Brexit.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
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And so it begins...
Maybe/hopefully.
Maybe/hopefully.
Malaysia plans to bar children under the age of 16 from social media starting next year, with a close eye to how Australia implements and enforces a similar ban that takes effect next month. Here's what to know.
Malaysia to Ban Children Under 16 From Social Media, Echoing Australia
The announcement on Sunday, which was light on details, came weeks before a similar action takes effect in Australia.
nyti.ms
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
And so it begins...
Maybe/hopefully.
Maybe/hopefully.
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It would be harder to find a less sympathetic case, given that her parents paid £20,000 for their house which is now worth £1.2m. Why is somebody moaning about the very existence of inheritance tax a news story?
November 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It would be harder to find a less sympathetic case, given that her parents paid £20,000 for their house which is now worth £1.2m. Why is somebody moaning about the very existence of inheritance tax a news story?
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5-7 million killed by deliberate starvation and Ukrainians were particularly targeted by Stalin.
It is estimated that nearly 4 mill Ukrainians were deliberately starved to death by Stalin.
It’s important to understand the history to understand the present
It is estimated that nearly 4 mill Ukrainians were deliberately starved to death by Stalin.
It’s important to understand the history to understand the present
One of the worst atrocities and one of the least discussed.
Today is Holodomor remembrance day, one of the worst human rights atrocities of the 20th century.
If you are wanting to know more, this episode of @originstorypodcast.bsky.social is excellent, featuring justifiable moral outrage from @iandunt.bsky.social and @dorianlynskey.bsky.social
If you are wanting to know more, this episode of @originstorypodcast.bsky.social is excellent, featuring justifiable moral outrage from @iandunt.bsky.social and @dorianlynskey.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
5-7 million killed by deliberate starvation and Ukrainians were particularly targeted by Stalin.
It is estimated that nearly 4 mill Ukrainians were deliberately starved to death by Stalin.
It’s important to understand the history to understand the present
It is estimated that nearly 4 mill Ukrainians were deliberately starved to death by Stalin.
It’s important to understand the history to understand the present
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Boris Johnson took 4 days off as NHS warned of escalating Covid crisis www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Boris Johnson took four days off as NHS warned Covid could ‘overwhelm’ system
Files show then PM was walking dog, riding motorbike and hosting guests as pandemic planning stalled in ‘lost month’
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Boris Johnson took 4 days off as NHS warned of escalating Covid crisis www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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open.substack.com/pub/heatherc... “Not only does this agreement sell out Ukraine and Europe for the benefit of Russia—which attacked Ukraine—it explicitly separates the U.S. from NATO, a long-time goal of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin.” This is a complete capitulation to Russia - it’s treachery
November 21, 2025
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Ukrainian people today.
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc... “Not only does this agreement sell out Ukraine and Europe for the benefit of Russia—which attacked Ukraine—it explicitly separates the U.S. from NATO, a long-time goal of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin.” This is a complete capitulation to Russia - it’s treachery
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Jonathan Freedland finally says it:
Britain is drowning bc there’s a Brexit-shaped hole in the roof and Labour refuses to fix it.
Reeves can juggle taxes but nothing improves until we face the truth.
We’re poorer bc of Brexit. We stay poor if Labour protects it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain is drowning bc there’s a Brexit-shaped hole in the roof and Labour refuses to fix it.
Reeves can juggle taxes but nothing improves until we face the truth.
We’re poorer bc of Brexit. We stay poor if Labour protects it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan Freedland
The autumn budget will mop up some damage, but the true source of the economic crisis is clear. The government should now fix it – tragically, it won’t, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Jonathan Freedland finally says it:
Britain is drowning bc there’s a Brexit-shaped hole in the roof and Labour refuses to fix it.
Reeves can juggle taxes but nothing improves until we face the truth.
We’re poorer bc of Brexit. We stay poor if Labour protects it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain is drowning bc there’s a Brexit-shaped hole in the roof and Labour refuses to fix it.
Reeves can juggle taxes but nothing improves until we face the truth.
We’re poorer bc of Brexit. We stay poor if Labour protects it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Latest RocknRoll Politics podcast with Nick Thomas Symonds on Power, Labour prime ministers, leadership threats..and Europe:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
Nick Thomas-Symonds on Labour prime ministers, leadership threats and Europe
Podcast Episode · Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards · 21/11/2025 · 36m
podcasts.apple.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Latest RocknRoll Politics podcast with Nick Thomas Symonds on Power, Labour prime ministers, leadership threats..and Europe:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
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An investigation into Russian interference in our politics is long overdue. And we all know who should be questioned first.
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
An investigation into Russian interference in our politics is long overdue. And we all know who should be questioned first.
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Extraordinary, when you think about it, that anyone could look at former *head of communications for Theresa May* Robbie Gibb & think ‘now that’s exactly the skillset we need a slice of’.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC board member quits after being ‘cut out’ of talks over liberal bias claims
Shumeet Banerji was away during crucial discussions that led to resignation of director general and BBC News chief
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Extraordinary, when you think about it, that anyone could look at former *head of communications for Theresa May* Robbie Gibb & think ‘now that’s exactly the skillset we need a slice of’.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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My imaginary friend did this too when I was about 7
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok ranks him as world history’s greatest human
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok ranks him as world history’s greatest human
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok ranks him as world history’s greatest human
www.independent.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:13 AM
My imaginary friend did this too when I was about 7
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More than half of ethnic minority Brits say the England flag has now become a racist symbol, with Brits of all colours now tending to say the raising of the flag is mostly about expressing anti-migrant, or anti ethnic-minority sentiment
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
More than half of ethnic minority Brits say the England flag has now become a racist symbol, with Brits of all colours now tending to say the raising of the flag is mostly about expressing anti-migrant, or anti ethnic-minority sentiment