"Few things could more astutely summarise the state of our national politics in 2026, than the spectacle of such a ludicrous character, whose head looks like a grey bucket with a gaping mouth drawn on it, standing in a totally pointless by-election against Count Binface."

It's so hard to get PIP, the idea that anyone can get it is ridiculous. I could hardly walk for three years and I didn't qualify #r4today

Assuming Reform is doing poorly in the Manchester Mayoral contest. It would be a shame if they did poorly in Clacton too.

I know a fair few politicians, they all have stories about being attacked and abused but most of them keep it quiet because they don't want to draw more attention. A certain former MP for Clacton would do well to remember that he's not the only person who faces abuse. #BBCPM

Do you ever get that feeling that hard work doesn't pay?

“Things change in this country when ordinary people say 'we demand change'. This is one of the issues that is starting to feel louder and louder at the moment. I think there is that level of consensus that we can't carry on with the system we currently have.” 🗨️ Angela Rayner on LBC this morning

Naomi Smith explains why the new research by Frontier Economics is crucial in shaping the debate around EU membership: "We've had lots of political figures calling for different kinds of relationships with the EU. We wanted to ensure that those debates were happening armed with actual numbers."

It is time for Britain to rejoin the EU. We cannot afford to waste anymore time indulging in economic self-sabotage.

Keir Starmer was the UK's sixth Prime Minister in a decade. Now we're about to get yet another one. Please tell us again how the First Past the Post voting system delivers strong and stable governments.

"Longtime backer of fairer elections, Burnham should appoint his promised national commission on proportional representation now" Yes, @pollytoynbee.bsky.social ! @makevotesmatter.bsky.social now! Andy Burnham: first impressions are everything | Polly Toynbee www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

@mvmnorthwestsurrey.bsky.social supporters make the call to #WakeUpWesminster ! at Sean Henry's 'Catafalque (Lying Man)' sculpture in Woking. The UK has a dysfunctional 2-party voting system in a multi-party landscape. We need to @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social

It's very good to see electoral reform becoming the consensus position within Labour

While on the metro in Budapest a young local kid in a wheelchair was smiling at all the fans and was loving being part of the experience. So I gave him my @arsenalfc.bsky.social scarf. He was so happy and gave me & OH high fives. His nanna burst into tears. A highlight of the trip.

Former Permanent Secretary to the Department for Exiting the EU, Philip Rycroft: "I went to an event by Best for Britain where they launched the outcome of the polling that they'd done" "You have a majority of people now saying they would like to rejoin, but a relatively small proportion saying no"

I really enjoyed speaking to @politicshome.bsky.social for @makevotesmatter.bsky.social On why our voting system needs to change. Have a listen and let me know what you think. pod.fo/e/421e41 #PRNow

Off the scale stress again today. If only I were rich, I could pontificate about how us plebs need to accept 'a bit of stress'. Up the workers.

Yet again, another record-breaking heatwave is arriving well outside of the typical season. This time impacting the UK and other parts of western Europe with a strong ridge. 🥵 Here's how climate change is making that heat more likely via @climatecentral.org at csi.climatecentral.org/climate-shif...

Britain’s voting system is broken. 70 MPs are backing an amendment to finally review it. But to make an impact, we need many more. I’ve urged my MP to support it with this tool. Can you contact yours too? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...

Not everyone can have a great job. The answer to that is UBI. #bbclaurak

Lots of disinformation out there about what @andyburnham.bsky.social supports and doesn't. One thing he definitely gets is the need for collaboration to get stuff done. Thank you.

www.theguardian.com/football/202... Is it cos they hate Arsenal?

🚨 A recent survey by Best for Britain showed more than 80% of those planning to vote Labour, Liberal Democrat or Green supported a full return to the EU, but only 53% of voters as a whole felt the same. 🇪🇺 It is time to talk about EU membership, stepping stones will not work.

Anyone who thought the 2016 referendum would settle the question around EU membership was lied to. #r4today

We look at what the Burnham drama could mean for Britain as a whole, as national and local politics collide in Labour's latest psychodrama. 🎧👇

Britain has crossed the multi-party Rubicon. First Past the Post is producing chaotic and deeply unfair election results. Just 16.5% of councillors won majority support while millions of voters go unrepresented. It’s time for electoral reform. drive.google.com/file/d/1J1XB...

If you think we need a better voting system, please consider supporting @makevotesmatter.bsky.social makevotesmatter.org.uk/2026-wake-up...

A please @labouruk.bsky.social, stop saying that it's up to us to stop Reform. YOU could stop a Reform government in 2029, by introducing the proportional representation so many in the country have been clamouring for. The only way Farage can win is through our crazy first-past-the-post system.

Exeter St Loyes ward - Con 25.3% Ref 25.5% LDs win...with 25.6%. Pure chaos. FPP fruit machine

Like planting trees. The best time for PR were 30 years ago. Next best time is now!

Delighted that our work @bestforbritain.org has made the splash #tomorrowspaperstoday

We are winning the argument and support for a more representative voting system in Westminster.

Gotta say, we're always a bit jealous when we see predicted election results that look this neat... In the UK, the column on the right would look nothing like the column on the left. Not even close.

Zooming out again on how big this is the insurgent parties came first and second and got 69.4(!)% of the vote between them, the two traditional main parties got just 27.3%. Politics has fragmented & the parties that promise the greatest change from the status quo are benefitting

Labour’s membership want Proportional Representation, but Starmer says no. He’s happy for them to knock on doors and deliver leaflets, but is dismissive of their grassroots thinking. PR would give members and voters, the voice that Starmer just doesn’t want to hear! Know your place!

Biggest learning to take away from the by-election by far.

Everything that is wrong with First Past the Post is on show in Gorton & Denton. It's time for a change. actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...

"We will not defeat poisonous, exclusionary movements by ostracising their voters; we will defeat them by building a politics that listens, represents, and dilutes the incentives for hate." @elliechowns.bsky.social for @bestforbritain.org on how a fair voting system can help protect UK democracy 👇

Did I ever get punished for my parents beliefs? Try going to Maggie Thatcher's old school and one of your parents was a trade union organiser. @mrjamesob.bsky.social

We need to change our voting system. Not to keep anyone out, but for the public who are fed up with their votes not counting.

They are right - And any National Commission should be given a rapid timetable to come to a conclusion because the arguments have been obvious for years. Decades.

‘Representation of the People’ without Proportional representation is a joke. And not a funny one 😤 Let us at least have the ‘National Commission’ looking into upgrading our election system. #ElectionBill

Does this whole 'ming vase' thing work for anyone under 50?

Interesting how co- chiefs are nearly always women. More men should share power.

Parallel giant slalom is my new fave. #milanocortina2026

Hiroto smiling even though he crashed out. And that's why I love the Olympics

If you're not watching this Big Air final you're missing out. #MilanoCortina2026

Really love the multi destination #openingceremony #milanCortina2026

Those Czechia outfits are something else #MilanoCortina2026