I think it’s only us and Belarus in Europe using FPTP. Democratic reform underpins everything yet is never seen as important. Votes at 16, FPTP, what to do with second chamber - all very important. And a written constitution while we’re at it.

And when tempted into narrow minded, bigoted assholery take a second to ask ‘What would Jesus say?’

Absolutely right @andrewcooper.net

“We’re now the biggest APPG in Parliament and the public supports our call for a National Commission for Electoral Reform by a margin of five to one. The government should listen and act.” 💬 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of @appgfairelections.bsky.social 🧵 1/3 www.politics.co.uk/news/2025/05...

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉 Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace. You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities. secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk

Fan blummin tastic @lfcr.bsky.social

I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump

Thank you to every politician, indeed every voter who voted for Brexit and still thinks it’s a good idea. www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect the climate, by putting an end to new oil and gas projects. Will you join me in signing the petition? www.stopcambo.org.uk/p/no-new-oil...

For anyone out there fearful that nations like the UK can’t stand up to America’s bullying… Just listen to this chap substack.com/@krassenstei...

Read the second paragraph and what springs to mind? open.substack.com/pub/michaeli...

I understand the govt’s position - no mileage in another culture war. But I always attend these marches to show in numbers that Brexit isn’t forgotten and has done untold damage to our country. Brexiters claimed patriotism. Maybe. But not patriotism for 🇬🇧. Perhaps it was Tяump’s 🇺🇸 🇨🇳 or 🇷🇺 they meant.

Thanks to my lovely friend @pamelaleng.bsky.social for sharing this with me. So true and so beautiful 💚

Trump’s ‘conversation’ and ‘musings’ would be a matter for mirth and pathos were he not the most powerful person on Earth. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

Why on Earth would a Labour government permit faith schools to admit 100% on parent's religion. Beggars belief. open.substack.com/pub/catriona... #Education #Schools #religion @humanists.uk

Elon said to Tesla employees: Tesla robot could be in homes doing household chores and even teaching people's children. The last thing anyone should want is a Nazi Robot in their house feeding propaganda to their kids! This fucking guy is totally out of touch with reality.

I'm still stunned by how Americans elected this rapist not just once but twice. I'll never forgive them for unleashing this madman on the World 🌎. #CanadaStrong 🇨🇦 #ResistTrump #Democracy #TheResistance #BoycottUSA #BuyCanadian #Never51

America has always been deeply flawed (as all nation states are). It’s now unrecognisable.

A glimmer of hope. A call for all liberally minded people to make and make and make the argument. open.substack.com/pub/michaeli...

"We don't want to be Americans - we want to be Greenlanders!"

Just what I said. Women too are treated more harshly. That’s the two tier justice these sentencing guidelines were signed at addressing.

Problem. Solution.

What a delightful little girl. So very sad and shame on 🇺🇸

And they say all the news is bad…

#ReformUK not quite the people’s party they make themselves out to be substack.com/@writesbrigh...

Here in 🇬🇧 we’re shocked by 🇺🇸 cynical alignment with Putin. I’ve thought hard and come to the conclusion that we’re experiencing what Central and South America have always known. It’s always been the American wealthy first and everyone else (including poor Americans) can go to hell in a hand cart.

Good to see the ancient tradition of lampooning the worst of us is alive and well in Düsseldorf. Laughter is powerful as a weapon against shock, awe and fear.

I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump

I love NYC

This lady is a hero open.substack.com/pub/thegodpo...

Proud to be British with this one. Sending solace to what is probably the majority of Americans thinking WTF How Did That Happen?

I'm case people have forgotten (or choose to forget) .

Art speaks when words fail.

Farage would be perhaps definable as a patriot. If he were an American. Though on a moment’s thought neither Trump not Musk nor Vance not any other of the toxic MAGA morons are patriots. Self first and to achieve that fuel petty nationalism and hatred. Bastards.

Never thought I’d be reading and agreeing… open.substack.com/pub/htsf?r=4...

🔥 Lord Sumption says US is now “very, very” unreliable ally - - and the UK should disentangle from it. Absolutely right.

Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand. #resist

We revealed Nigel Farage’s voting record to his constituents in Clacton. They weren’t happy.

FBI Agent’s Anonymous Letter Is A Spontaneous Act of Rebellion www.thegodpodcast.com/p/fbi-agents...

The Papua New Guinea Courier is in rare form.

Really trying to stay positive about the government but they don’t make it easy. We need a proper minister for Arts not someone legging it between Arts and data protection. ‘Worse than the 1980s’ – that’s the arts sector now. It’s not a good look for a Labour government

It’s all beginning to feel a bit 1984. We’re in a battle against autocrats and oligarchs who are using money and misinformation to dismantle democracies. That’s why we’re looking for 1,984 new monthly supporters to make our biggest and boldest plans a reality (see link in bio)

Those sunlit uplands 🙄 Thank you Nigel F🤮ge Delays to post-Brexit border checks may have let diseased chicken enter UK

BREAKING 🚨: WE WON OUR CASE AGAINST ROSEBANK. The court has ruled the oil field UNLAWFUL and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned. This is a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all.

Very good piece (around 8:15am) on Holocaust by BBC Radio4 Today. Sadly so relevant to us all 80 years on with right and far right politicians so busy othering our neighbours and sewing division in our country. #holocaust www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Johnson is every bit as unpatriotic as Farage and Braverman. Putting US interests above the UK’s and seeking to undermine an elected government. app.theneweuropean.co.uk/story/127410...

I get why hedge fund managers, bankers & venture capitalists might be attracted to Reform. Greed. But other folk are being conned. It’s not immigrants who keep people poor, it’s the wealthy leaders/funders in a Limited company dressed up as a political party. #citizensofnowhere.