For 56 minutes Sky News and BBC News interrupted everything else and carried a Reform UK feed live, uninterrupted, unchallenged. The stream spluttered, froze, pixelated - dozens of times - still they stuck with it. FOR ONE HOUR. This is an editorial choice. No other party gets this coverage. ~AA

Reform will apparently pledge today that they'd abolish indefinite leave to remain - including retrospectively, to people already granted it. Obviously this is a moral abomination but it is also a practical and legal impossibility.

⚡️UN Security Council to meet over Russian fighter jets violating Estonian airspace. This marks the first time in over 30 years that Estonia has requested an emergency meeting of the Security Council.

It's party conference season. We thought it was time to see where each party stands on public ownership. 🔎 Some of the results might surprise you! Check out our full Public Ownership Party Scorecard via link in comments below👇

The Green Party now has 78,000 members. Thats 10,000+ new members this month alone who want to draw the line. I know there are so many more people who want to take a stand. Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk

Former Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro faces 27-year prison sentence. Were the proceedings fairly conducted? An interesting, balanced analysis. "The irony is, by accident, the [Supreme Court] has transformed Bolsonaro into a political martyr."

Disney is no longer associated with magic and innocence in the minds of millions now. There are mistakes - and there is catastrophic cowardice that changes your brand identity. Boycott Disney.

"A well-rounded journalistic overview of Trump-Epstein made by Led By Donkeys saw four of their members arrested over ‘malicious communications’ for projecting images and discourse about Trump and Epstein onto Windsor Castle."

"In recent weeks, Reform leader Nigel Farage has learned for sure what he must have already assumed: that nothing he says about the treatment of refugees, however far beyond the bounds of acceptability it may go, will get challenged by Keir Starmer."

New Senedd report: 📉 Exports to the EU down 31% 💷 Businesses facing spiralling costs and red tape 🇪🇺 Wales sidelined in UK–EU talks It's time for all politicians in Wales to help reverse this mess, to make our economy stronger and households better off. 👇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 nation.cymru/news/major-r...

Former Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro faces 27-year prison sentence. Were the proceedings fairly conducted? An interesting, balanced analysis. "The irony is, by accident, the [Supreme Court] has transformed Bolsonaro into a political martyr."

Green Party - Nationalise the water companies, tax the super rich, invest in our public services, stop the genocide, lower bills. The Telegraph - Greens are "hard left."

90% of importers will be exempt from new EU carbon leakage rules, making life easier for small companies.   At the same time, 99% of CO2 emissions will be covered, so climate ambition is maintained.   Parliament has voted for a simpler carbon border adjustment mechanism: link.europa.eu/8fKjxY

The fight against corruption in the UK is hampered by the lack of an independent agency focused on political and public sector wrongdoing northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/cor...

Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy @eastangliabylines.co.uk eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/jus...

⚡️ Estonian opposition calls for eastern border closure after Russia violates airspace

Disney is no longer associated with magic and innocence in the minds of millions now. There are mistakes - and there is catastrophic cowardice that changes your brand identity. Boycott Disney.

Carers, care organisations and the families of those being cared for are uniting at a peaceful walk to demand action on adult social care northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/tho...

Reform UK intends to withdraw our human rights They want us to join Russia and Belarus as the only European states not signed up to the ECHR @sussexbylines.co.uk

Across England, young people are being denied the play opportunities they need for healthy physical growth, mental wellbeing, and social development...

* Reform thrives on voter apathy, gifted the stage by cowardly parties * Musk sneers at Britain’s democracy, urges mob rule * Rumblings of Andy Burnham stepping in as Labour’s challenger More in Pecksniff's political diary ⤵️ eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...

Bravo, Portugal. ✊ Joining France, UK, Canada & Australia who, in turn, now join about 75% of the UN's 193 member states which recognise Palestine. It's overwhelming. Now *DO SOMETHING* to protect this country we all recognise.

Reform UK intends to withdraw our human rights They want us to join Russia and Belarus as the only European states not signed up to the ECHR.

"Earlier this week, I was denied entry into Israel while on a humanitarian parliamentary delegation..." ...says a Jewish MP who has been to Israel many times. Israel is no friend of the UK nor any humanitarian principle.

PSA: Thinking this is wrong doesn’t make you a “radical” — thinking it isn’t does.

Reform UK intends to withdraw our human rights They want us to join Russia and Belarus as the only European states not signed up to the ECHR.

"Earlier this week, I was denied entry into Israel while on a humanitarian parliamentary delegation..." ...says a Jewish MP who has been to Israel many times. Israel is no friend of the UK nor any humanitarian principle.

Bravo, Portugal. ✊ Joining France, UK, Canada & Australia who, in turn, now join about 75% of the UN's 193 member states which recognise Palestine. It's overwhelming. Now *DO SOMETHING* to protect this country we all recognise.

By our chair @suewilson91.bsky.social It was my pleasure to join the Thank EU for the Music team handing out EU flags at the Proms, Royal Albert Hall While the small, peaceful, friendly flag-waving efforts received no attention, the world’s media were out in force for Tommy Robinson’s hate rally

Every Bylines region needs a Pecksniff

SMITE!!!

This guy is such a scumbag. Do not buy Dyson products.

* Reform thrives on voter apathy, gifted the stage by cowardly parties * Musk sneers at Britain’s democracy, urges mob rule * Rumblings of Andy Burnham stepping in as Labour’s challenger More in Pecksniff's political diary ⤵️ eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...

Across England, young people are being denied the play opportunities they need for healthy physical growth, mental wellbeing, and social development...

Another reason Starmer should be aligning with Europe 🇪🇺 rather than the US. Then we too could also benefit.

"US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will add a $100,000 (£74,000) annual fee for applicants to the H-1B visa programme for skilled foreign workers." This is just another MASSIVE opportunity for Europe.

"As Trump’s red carpet rolls out, police crack down on dissent - raising fears that Britain’s silencing free speech."

Disney are going to end up looking *really* stupid for overreacting.

Zack Polanski: the potential dark horse in mainstream politics Will the new Green Party leader become a heavyweight in mainstream politics or remain close to the fringes? northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...

Southend Council is still using the controversial weedkiller glyphosate despite a pledge to phase it out. Read which places it’s still used: ⬇️ Christine Sexton reports.

Five years ago, they warned the River Cam was only ‘one or two dry summers from crisis.’ That crisis has arrived – sewage, pollution, abstraction, and a dying chalk stream. See why it matters. Kate Moore reports during #BigRiverWatch from @theriverstrust.bsky.social

🗓️ From today Sept 19 until Sept 25 take part in the #BigRiverWatch organised by @theriverstrust.bsky.social – spend 15 mins by your river & log what you see. More details on how to participate 👇to help wildlife

An AI Growth Zone in the North East is set to unlock more than 5,000 new jobs and bring in £30bn in investment as the region becomes a hub for AI development, the government has announced. It will be centred on two sites in Blyth and Cobalt Park in North Tyneside.

"In recent weeks, Reform leader Nigel Farage has learned for sure what he must have already assumed: that nothing he says about the treatment of refugees, however far beyond the bounds of acceptability it may go, will get challenged by Keir Starmer."

"A well-rounded journalistic overview of Trump-Epstein made by Led By Donkeys saw four of their members arrested over ‘malicious communications’ for projecting images and discourse about Trump and Epstein onto Windsor Castle."

If Fox loses their license suddenly, don't be shocked.

"EU member states must formally apply for the 'SAFE' defence fund by 30 November 2025. That means time is tight if the UK doesn’t want to miss out on joining procurements." @jannikewachowiak.bsky.social explains the need for swift negotiation on UK participation in the EU's €150bn defence fund

David Letterman is right: you can't appease a tyrant.