Campaign for proportional representation (PR) 'Make Votes Matter' celebrated Valentine's Day by sending a card to each Oxfordshire MP, declaring 'Witney loves Democracy' (for example). They are campaigning to add a demand for PR to the Representation of the People bill going through Parliament.

We need proportional representation ASAP. Parts of the UK already use it for assembly and other elections, so there's no need for any commissions or referendums on it any more. Simply choose one of the PR systems already in use and introduce that system for Westminster elections. #PRNow 🗳

Colbert posted the interview online. I do wonder if CBS and the FCC are aware of the Streisand effect? The interview has been up for 8 hours and has just over half a million views.

Since October, federal courts have ruled more than 4,400 times that ICE is illegally jailing immigrants. Now the agency wants to spend $38B to turn warehouses across the country into detention camps. Remember that some of Trump's biggest supporters are private prison companies running these camps.

[Watch the blocked interview:] Stephen Colbert interview with Texas Rep. James Talarico that was blocked by CBS "Stephen Colbert hosts [...] James Talarico for an online-exclusive interview that touches on the issues raised in Talarico's campaign for the Democratic nomination for Senate..."

Brits would decisively support rejoining the European Union if a new referendum were held, according to the latest polling from YouGov, with clear majorities emerging across all age groups – especially among younger voters www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bri...

Wanted. Locomotives Illustrated No.162, Locomotives of the Cambrian and MSWJR. Plus any other issues. Other railway magazines/books considered also. #heritage #railmags #railways #nostalgia #history #locomotivesillustrated railmags.org

Wanted. Locomotives Illustrated magazines. Especially issue No.160, NER eight-wheeled tank locomotives. Other railway magazines/books considered. #heritage #railways #nostalgia #history #locomotivesillustrated #RailMags railmags.org

#RailMags wish to purchase Locomotives Illustrated magazines. Especially issue No.163 - SR Works Brighton part 2. All issues considered. Plus other magazines. We collect. #heritage #railways #nostalgia #history railmags.org

Wanted. Locomotives Illustrated magazines. Especially issue No.97 - LNWR Inside Cylinder 4-6-0s tank locos. All issues considered. We collect. #heritage #railways #nostalgia #history #locomotivesillustrated #RailMags railmags.org

Wanted. Locomotives Illustrated magazines. Especially issue No.103 - LMS Royal Scot 4-6-0s. All issues considered. We collect. #heritage #railways #nostalgia #history #locomotivesillustrated #RailMags railmags.org

Wanted. Locomotives Illustrated No.158 - LNWR 0-6-0ST and 0-6-2T. Plus any others. #heritage #railways #nostalgia #history #locomotivesillustrated #railmags railmags.org

Not surprising Farage hasn't bothered to announce a health spokesperson - his entire team is populated by politicians who broke the NHS. They've also forgotten about a foreign affairs spokesperson, but I guess they will take their orders straight from Trump's White House anyway.

"The Government must respect the rule of law and democracy. You have failed to do so, and the taxpayer will now pay the price." @benmaguiremp.bsky.social and @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk have written to the Attorney General to demand publication of the legal advice on the local election delay flip-flop.

Labour shut down an idiotic Tory project that wasted £110 million trying to create "frictionless borders" after Brexit. (Like trying to figure out how to drive faster when you refuse to disengage the handbrake.) A reminder that Brexit wrecks everything it encounters. archive.ph/2026.02.17-0...

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Zohran Mamdani is putting a 2% Wealth Tax on the richest 1%. A wealth tax, in the USA of all places. It can be done.

"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people." —The Declaration of Independence

More Blue Dem wins! Keep flipping these seats #FlipSeatsBlue

Pure and simple: Trump's hate ordered an attack on this Blue State, including the execution of American citizens as a result. TRUMP IS COMPLICIT IN THEIR MURDERS ===============================

The new leader of the free world. American cable news saying that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at Davos is one of the greatest speeches of the 21st century. ====================

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“I’ve said it time & time again - we need to leave the ECHR” says Reform candidate Matt Goodwin The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice

@froobs.bsky.social Hey up, haven't seen you about lately, on social media. You hibernating for the Winter?

Somehow, all the programs that help the majority of Americans are decried as “wasteful spending,” but the ones that help billionaires aren’t… Funny how that works.

STOP WOMEN FROM VOTING!!! “They’re saying this is a voter ID bill? That is NOT what’s happening here Women, because they got married & changed their names, they have to go down to a clerk & prove they’re citizens, sign affidavits, & do this in person A minefield of red tape put in front of women"

Desperately looking for anyone in Scotland to foster a 2 year old female cat named Bambi. Incredibly affectionate and friendly. Indoor-only. Whether temporary (a few weeks) or longer term. She's going to be put to sleep otherwise -- due to a heart issue that won't affect her for another 12 months

While Americans struggle with real issues, Republicans are wasting time on a voter suppression bill that would block millions from voting. They're not trying to save America—they're trying to save their power. Call your MOC: #StopTheSaveAct #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

Someone hacked into Chicago’s DOT traffic sign who knew the assignment :::

Five European nations have determined that Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny. This was a cowardly act from a frightened leader. Russia has long acted as a terrorist state, relying on terrorist methods. 
Poisoning political opponents.
Silencing journalists.
Invading peaceful neighbors.

The Brexit years never existed in any concrete sense. The whole sorry project failed in every way — economically, financially, politically, socially and culturally. it was a plan devised by venal, self-interested rich people and voted for by stupid racists.

Happy Valentines Day everyone, hope you all got lots of flowers, cards and chocolates. #valentine #love

My favorite Valentine's Day tweet of all time 🤣

Wanted. Steam Days magazines. All issues considered. Plus other railway magazines and books. We collect. #heritage #railways #nostalgia #history #railmags #steamdays railmags.org

Wanted: Narrow Gauge & Industrial Railway Modelling Review magazines. Esp 1-8, 25-29, and 31, 32, and 56. But all issues considered, we collect. Other railway magazines and books considered. #narrowgauge #railways #trains #RailMags

Wanted. Locomotives Illustrated magazines. Especially issue No.148 - NER 0-6-0s. All issues considered. Plus other railway magazines and books. We can collect. #heritage #railways #nostalgia #history #locomotivesillustrated #RailMags railmags.org

Wanted. Model Railway Constructor for 1985. All issues, we can collect. Other railway/bus magazines considered also. railmags.org #railwaymodelling #mrc #modelrailwayconstructor #railways #railmags

Wanted. Scale Trains magazines. All issues, we collect. Other railway magazines and books also considered. #scaletrains #railwaymodelling #modelrailways #RailMags railmags.org

Wanted. British Railway Journal magazines, Wild Swan Publications. All issues, we can collect. Also interested in other railway magazines and books. #railways #nostalgia #heritage #vintage #history #railmags #brj #britishrailways railmags.org

Ham and cheese airfryed tortilla wrap toasties. Two off, home made. Mild cheddar cheese, Shropshire Black ham, dairy lea cheese triangle (to stick it all together). Wrap i9t up, then airfry for 20 minutes. Turn over half-way through. 1030 calories.

Why do all the 'allegedly' things that are bad for you always taste so good? 53g of Wholenut milk chocolate (supermarket own brand) is a whopping 311 calories. Bang goes my diet. Well not really, it's accounted for in my calorie counting. #dieting #foodie #food #cooking

Friday, I’m in love…..🎶🎼

#F.ckTrump & #F.ckICE

If only life could so simple. Parcel arrived, new box on floor. New catbed two minutes later!

Happy Friday the 13th everyone. #friday #13th

Wanted. Great Western Railway Journal, Steam Days, British Railway Journal etc. Also Model Railway Journal and other model railway periodicals. #RailMags railmags.org