“Never trust a Tory” Reform say as they welcome the least moral and least intelligent ex-Conservative politicians into their party in literal droves

Reform UK councillor's property firms owe customers £140,000, this video is hilarious: “I’ll citizens arrest ya!” www.facebook.com/share/r/1D9Q...

Last night we debated an anti-racist motion in full council. A number of people turned up angry about that fact and then decided to interrupt the proceedings If these people truly didn't think they were racist then why would they be angry about a motion condemning racism?

So how’s the 15th year of Tory governance treating everyone?

Can’t believe Lib Dem Conference was already a week ago! Here’s a quick look at what I packed into an incredible (and very long!) weekend.

St. Luke’s in Bournemouth hosted a Stand Up To Racism event on Monday and is due to be a polling station tomorrow. A flag has been painted on the door in response. Explain to me how this is patriotism? Looks more like intimidation to me…

There are several fires in Dorset at the moment. Please follow this advice: - Don’t travel to the affected areas - Don’t take/upload photos of the areas - Report any intelligence to the police. No vigilantism - Lobby your MP for increased funding for our incredibly stretch fire service

It’s a hot hot day for Bourne Free #Pride @bcpcouncil.bsky.social

A fantastic parade - we were behind the children from Annie who danced the whole way … can’t get “hard knock life” out of my head now! Then an afternoon door knocking in Wimborne complete with Ally T-Shirt & rainbow body paint on my arms which prompted a few interesting conversations !

Hearing about Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana starting a new party rather than just joining the Green Party reminded me of this Life of Brian clip: youtu.be/WboggjN_G-4?...

Excuse the Telegraph source here but they’re the only paper with this update Can someone please give me one reason why Labour is trying to give foreign powers more control over our media and, by extension, our democracy? THIS IS VILE LEGISLATION www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...

Reform didn't even propose their leader for leader. The new Lib Dem leader ran unopposed at full council. They didn't speak to the independents about a coalition, at all They insult all other parties and call opposition politicians traitors but are surprise when they don't want to work with them

In trying to out Reform the Reform party, local Conservatives submitted an FOI to BCP Council to see how much we're spending on "DEI," the answer was "basically nothing" and they still pushed for a story in the local press Morally reprehensible behaviour www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2517465...

Labour looking less and less like the Tories and more and more like Reform every day. Still waiting on the decent Labour MPs, and I know there are many, to do something other than stand there gawping. Resign the whip! Submit motions of no confidence! Anything else is complicity at this point!

So who is now the opposition in Cambridgeshire? I genuinely have no idea.

If Labour wants to appeal to voters across the spectrum with polices that will genuinely improve their lives and unite his voting coalition then I'm sorry but there's no other option but consequential economic solutions and tax reform

Yep. Tax the rich, see how it goes down. And if the public don't like it, at least you've gone out with a bit of political courage

Pray for the moderates of Northumberland. This council looks grim.

Going to Liverpool next weekend. It is cheaper for me to fly from Bournemouth via Lanzarote on the way there and via Krakow on the way back than it is to get the train up. There’s also only 2 hours difference in the travel time. That’s a disgrace!

ICE can enter anyone’s home, and abduct and deport them to a foreign prison indefinitely because the DOJ says they can ignore the 4th, 5th and 15th amendments. If there’s no due process or protections against illegal search and seizures, none of us are safe.

A 2-year old US Citizen was deported Friday to Honduras. “The judge on Friday scheduled a hearing for May 16, which he said was ‘in the interest of dispelling our strong suspicion that the Government just deported a U.S. citizen with no meaningful process.’” www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

Losing access to European freedom of movement just as I finish university and then seeing it reinstated for the under 30s just as I turn 31 is hilarious. Big fan of the scheme but wish I could have used it! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Say what you want about the US but their national and state parks are incredible. So much of the country is well managed and preserved by awesome federal, state and city government departments. Got some great snaps whilst exploring Eno River State Park today feat. Tom the Turtle

Perhaps Marine Le Pen should write a book as she serves her sentence. Something with a catchy name like “mon combat.”

Great article on the SEND crisis facing many councils. BCP council even gets a call out for suggesting to withhold business rates from government if they cannot fix the system soon. The suggestion is unlawful but I'd absolutely support it as a last resort: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Great news! www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news-hub/new...

My cars got some issues and I'm looking at getting the bus into town to go to the cinema. There's no options underneath an hour. That really seems like a ridiculous amount of time to get across town #canwehavetramsnowplease

Seeing several BCP councillors use AI to generate statements, speeches and replies over the last few days. If you can't even be bothered to write your own responses why should anyone be expected to read it?

time to primary your lazy senator, all you have to do is not say outright you are running (you are "launching an exploratory committee") and not spend $5,000 on it newrepublic.com/article/1909...

Watching US AI leaders get angry about the possibility that DeepSeek's Chinese creators stole their work, without evidence that they have, after they stole the work of every artist on the planet is genuinely hilarious

Delighted @bcpcouncil.bsky.social has received Good OSFTED rating for Children’s Services. After its inadequate judgement last time we were told RI would be a great outcome so this shows the hard work by all & must inportantly bodes well for our children www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2489182...

Incredible work @ledbydonkeys.org! Don’t buy a #Tesla youtu.be/NjWl_RNDMSA?...

The US is done: www.axios.com/2025/01/19/d...

South Korea has given the world a masterclass on how to protect democracy over the last month!

I ran against Neil in the last GE and we had our disagreements but this is absolutely disgusting from the Poole conservatives The first conviction happened in 2010. The Conservatives had 14 years to make this a priority Using the suffering of children to score disingenuous political points is vile

Great to confirm my support for CAN Bill with my good friend Roz Savage MP & Hugh Fearley-Whittingstall We need to do more to protect the climate & reverse the decline in nature for a safe & thriving future

Our way of life is reliant on finding fast & sustainable solutions to the climate crisis. We need to act for people & the planet I'm backing the campaign for a joined-up approach to the climate crisis, & pledged to vote for Climate and Nature Bill on 24th January. #CANBill @zero-hour.bsky.social

Friendship with devolved Wessex is now over. Devolved West Country is my new best friend. Up the regional identity. I do feel like “Mayor” of the West Country sounds rubbish though. How about a different name like “Steward” or “High Consul?”

"South Korea is a Dystopia." This video is absolutely fascinating: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRgp...

I don't care what anyone says. I would die for Krypto the Superdog! #superman www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhUh...

NPR Tiny Desk, BBC Live Lounge and Triple J: Like a Version are truly keeping radio relevant in the Anglosphere. The stripped back live shows and covers are always so good!

If you want more evidence that Reform UK are a bunch of con artists. Reform MP, Rupert Lowe, voted against the 10 minute motion on proportional representation today. They couldn't be bothered to write a manifesto but PR is literally a key policy in their "Contract."

MPs have backed Sarah Olney’s bill on proportional representation. This is a historic moment in the campaign for a fairer voting system. 

Today, as we have done for a century, Liberal Democrats are leading the fight for fair votes and making sure that no one can be ignored in our democracy.

MPs will today vote on Sarah Olney's bill, which would introduce electoral reform and proportional representation to elections in England. Following years of the Conservatives’ denigrating standards in public life, we urgently need to restore the public’s trust in politics.

“Wokery is bad because I can’t sexually harass my colleagues anymore” is a wild take by the Daily Mail. Not to mention the weirdness that is that their “Environment Editor” is responsible for this garbage.

Bluesky has turned out to be far superior than Twitter. I’m sick of everything technology based trying to monetise every waking moment of my existence. Now if we could just get an alternative to YouTube that would be great