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Young people are increasingly leaning towards the far right — and that’s a dangerous trend. The centre and the left must make a stronger, more appealing case for Gen Z. https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-meloni-far-right-genz-tiktok-rome-milan-nationalism-politics-people/

"We must stop shadowboxing with Farage on immigration and identity. We must strike at the hollow centre of his project – his bogus economics and his threat to the NHS", writes @liambyrnemp.bsky.social. 🗞️ Read on Substack. (It is free for existing B4B supporters). https://bit.ly/3VAIa91

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government explains what the government's new Pride in Place programme is, how it's different and how it empowers local people to make improvements in their areas.

This is a "conversation" that is about as relevant or as useful to Labour as a Liberace impersonator communing with Liberace's ghost on a Ouija Board might yield valuable insights on how Mozart ought to be conducted.

Chris Murphy: "Trump's Ukraine policy is just who was in the room last. What he said here in New York was helpful and positive for Ukraine, but next week he'll be attacking Zelenskyy as a corrupt dictator. The real bottom line is that he hasn't actually done anything to help Ukraine."

Thank you to @unison.org.uk for nominating @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to be the next Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 🎉

Reform & Tories also strangely silent on former London’s Burning actor John Alford, found guilty the same day as the Epping hotel migrant was, but of raping a 14 year old he got drunk. Haven’t seen any shouting outside film sets of fire stations either.

No mention of Nigel and no picture of the nephew so women can be on their guard if they see him. So weird. Imagine if it was a relative of Starmer's or an asylum seeker.

Ed Davey, "It's so frustrating, so infuriating that Nigel Farage gets such an easy ride from the media" "As he lies, as he divides, the BBC and others given Farage so much time and attention" "But they never hold him to account for all the damage he has already done" "The damage of Brexit"

So much of this stuff is just ridiculous: no, of course paracetamol doesn’t cause autism. No, people didn’t eat swans. No, we’re not going to Mars. Etc. People need to get a grip and live in reality.

What next out of the Trump playbook? A dodgy fake tan? https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/farage-eastern-europeans-eating-swans-5HjdDQj_2/

It's embarrassing that Reform UK won't contradict Trump's widely disputed claims about Tylenol. It tells us everything we need to know about this party.

We don’t often agree with Boris Johnson. But he’s right: Farage’s party is “extremely dangerous.” https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-nigel-farage-reform-conservative-b2833360.html

Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue now has 14.3 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube. It would be a shame for you to share it www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...

I hope the voting public are beginning to see that Reform are not fit for government. Absolute cranks.

Aalborg Airport in Denmark has closed due to unauthorised drones in its airspace. Three flights diverted.

At this rate, lawyers won't even need discovery....

Trump demands an “immediate investigation” into the UN escalator that stopped when he stepped on it, saying those responsible “should be arrested.” Reports say it was triggered by one of his own videographers accidentally triggering the safety mechanism.

Research conducted by @transjournalists.org “identified 43 outlets including the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic and The Daily Beast running with the disproven stories of a ‘trans shooter’ and ‘trans bullets.’”

@liambyrnemp.bsky.social on Best for Britain’s latest study, showing Farage is most vulnerable on the economy: “Nigel Farage is a false preacher of patriotism who would leave Britain poorer but the richest richer.” Full research here: https://www.bestforbritain.org/farage_vulnerable_on_economy

🆕: We've smashed our childcare targets. Over half a million children are now getting high-quality early years education and their families are saving £7,500 per child, per year. I'm delivering for working people - putting Labour values into practice. www.beststartinlife.gov.uk

Wonderful news. Thank you Labour!

📈 "Before Covid-19 and Brexit they were about £2 a bunch, now they are £10. People just can't afford them any more." ⚠️ From flowers, to food and fashion - Brexit is making the cost of living in the UK more expensive. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4y18kqwgdo.amp

Westminster Voting Intention: RFM: 28% (-3) LAB: 25% (+3) CON: 20% (+2) LDM: 13% (-1) GRN: 8% (=) SNP: 3% (=) Via @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, 19-22 Sep. Changes w/ 12-15 Sep.

How many times does this shite have to get debunked?

🌍 The climate crisis is an existential risk to humanity. 👣 Yet Farage wants to follow in the footsteps of Trump in undermining climate action. ⚠️ It isn't just foolish it is unpatriotic. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/sep/24/fossil-fuel-burning-threat-health-16bn-people-data-shows

Full Jimmy Kimmel opening monologue from last night here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...

Nigel Farage is an idiot. Fact

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Sadiq Khan hits back at Trump following the US Presidents disgraceful comments during his address to the UN.

Really don't understand the politics of this for Farage. Trump is very unpopular in the UK, and most people will think his paracetamol/autism stuff is bonkers. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/nigel-...

1/2 When Lab were consistently leading the Tories by huge margins before the last GE, what did the media do? They talked the polls down. Said that Labour would need a miracle 12% swing to form a government. Spun stories about a hung parliament, despite Lab winning local elections and by-elections.

May I be so bold as to remind you of this, from ten days ago, when most other commentators were hailing Nigel Farage's unmatched political genius?

Keir Starmer: "We face a choice: renewal or decline. Let’s choose unity over grievance, progress over division. Britain’s best days are ahead — and my government is moving forward with purpose."

Wes Streeting: "Jess Brady should be alive today. But, despite 20 appointments with her GP practice, her cancer was missed until she went private. She died at 27 with stage 4 cancer. Today Jess’s Rule will mean that, after three strikes, GPs must review and rethink"

NEW: More in Common Poll : Westminster Voting Intention: Reform UK: 28% (-3) Labour: 25% (+3) Conservative: 20% (+2) Liberal Democrats: 13% (-1) Green: 8% (=) SNP: 3% (=) Others: 3% (-1) Plaid Cymru: 1% (=) Field Work: 19-22 September Date Released: 24 September 2025 v Previous: 17 September 2025

Oh seriously @lbc.co.uk Your 10am news bulletin lead story is that Nigel Farage says he doesn't know if it is right that say there is a link between paracetamol and autism. That is not news. That is an idiot being an idiot. It should NOT be repeated without criticism. 1/2

Government stops over £480 million ending up in the pockets of fraudsters in 12 months to turn the tide in the fight against public sector fraud & prevent repeat of Covid loan fraud. Crackdown means more funding for schools, hospitals and vital public services to deliver the Plan for Change.

Britain: open for business and investment. Labour topping off £110bn investment in Britain in a single week.OECD forecasts better growth in coming year and Jess’s Rule rolled out to GPs. Just another good week under a Labour government.

Farage very much looks like an idiot here, because he doesn't want to upset the orange felon. Comparing the paracetamol scandal in the US to Thalidomide. Don't want him anywhere near power. #FarageOut

Excellent work by an excellent Mayor for London.

Support for the Government's Youth Guarantee, their mission to ensure every 18-21 yr old has the chance to earn or learn, is being expanded. They are working with every Premier League football club charity, EFL in the Community & the Rugby Football League for each to offer work/training opps. 1/2

A lot of people seem to like this video, like I did, and want more! But it's not enough for you to tell me that. You need to go find the video where it's been posted by the Labour Party accounts, the official PM accounts & Keir Starmer's accounts on Facebook & Instagram. Tell them directly!

@mrjamesob.bsky.social have you seen this short video Labour put out last night about their successful delivery over the last week?

Our politics and media have become viciously obsessed with immigration. Farage has made sure of it. And in that obsession, they’ve all lost sight of the people they target. Fellow human beings trying to live and belong somewhere. Shame on everyone responsible for this daily inhumanity (Letter,Times)

Nigel Farage and Reform are running almost as scared as Kemi Badenoch and the Conservatives. Reform is an unprecedented threat on the Tories’ right flank. But Reform and Farage are under pressure too: from Rupert Lowe, Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk. Farage is running rightwards, and fast.

Antifa sabotaged the escalator.