Might be worthwhile to expand here. So a cursory glance at a Westminster order paper will tell you that there are a /lot/ of votes at Parliament. That's part of why parties have research teams and whips offices, among other things they literally figure out how your MPs should vote on /everything/

Can we agree to STOP CONSUMING POLITICO? Trump has been named most influential politician in Europe by Politico Putin 5th. LePen 4th. Farage 6th. Orban 12th. Zelenskyy 14th. Can we pair it with FT that proclaimed head of Russia Today as one of the most influential people and throw it in trash?

Zelensky readies for elections in 60-90 days open.substack.com/pub/countero...

To be honest, I never ever remember anyone making jokes about the holocaust in the 70s. I DO remember the police guarding hundreds of NF members doing a Nazi salute on the roof of a pub opposite the Rock Against Racism concert in Victoria Park They weren’t joking Real Nazis are still around

Putin just now on Donbas

⚠️ The Heritage Foundation has released its follow up to Project 2025 for 2026. 🧵 www.heritage.org/priorities

Putin's nob-cheese eating surrender monkey. C'mon Merkins, do better

Bastards. bsky.app/profile/robe...

Wales’ top lawyer has vowed to challenge Ministry of Justice proposals to limit appeal rights and scrap jury trials for crimes with a likely sentence of three years or less

We’re just innocent men

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Keir Starmer’s spokesman refuses to criticise Trump for calling Europe a group of “decaying” nations led by “weak” leaders Asked about Trump saying European countries will no longer be “viable" thanks to migration, Keir Starmer’s spokesman says the UK is “returning control to our asylum system”

Brutal attack on the decision to leave the EU from the leader of the L̶i̶b̶e̶r̶a̶l̶ ̶D̶e̶m̶o̶c̶r̶a̶t̶s̶ Conservatives.

On the whole customs union debate, worth bearing a few things in mind. The 'research' on which the claims of economic benefit are based isn't about a CU but about the EU accepting 'deep alignment on goods and services' - which it won't. 1/3

This statement appears to be untrue for 95-99% of British people convicted and imprisoned abroad

Parents in Wales are being urged to ensure their children receive a flu vaccine before Christmas, as health officials warn of rising infection rates and the early circulation of a new strain

Day 2️⃣ | Why do people love the circular economy? Bruno from Renew Hub explains how repair, reuse and rental services are making life more affordable for families across the UK. #CircularEconomyStories #CostOfLiving

"Thoughtcrime, they called it. Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you." hashtagwarningnotmanual

A group representing Welsh families who lost loved ones during the pandemic has written to the body that vets new peers urging it to block the appointment of disgraced former First Minister Vaughan Gething as a member of the House of Lords✍️Martin Shipton

The Damascene Sword in Damascus, Syria, as people gathered to celebrate the one year anniversary of liberation from the Assad regime.

@prifweinidog.gov.wales the disrespect shown to both you and Wales as a whole is off the charts. Westminster Labour obviously don't give a monkey's. Surely it's blaze of glory time.

Same headline. Seven years apart. 🤡 @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/12...

This week's Tribune briefing is now out! Featuring: 🗞️ After eight years of waiting, can the Gleadless Valley hope again? 🦉 US bidders join forces for Wednesday bid 🏥 Baby's death linked to new computer system 🏫 Sheffield school named as one of best in north 🏡 Plus, home of the week and things to do

This is such an important time for our Party and our movement. In just the last month, we've welcomed... 🧵

Politician thoughtfully sets out argument. More of this, please

Cost of sending a Christmas card to France. France -> Britain: €2.10

There's something extra tragic about him putting it on himself

The replies on this are instructive. Fact is, Ireland talks a good game on the Ukraine-Russia situation (is this "neutrality"?) , whilst being effectively helpless if Russia should ever take those big words seriously enough to attack. But mention joining NATO in Ireland and duck for cover.

Ffs.

My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’

Big news: 1. Leaked Welsh Labour report shows what went wrong in Caerphilly. 2. Sec of State for Wales seemingly doesn't attend Welsh Gov summit because she wasn't given speaking roll. 3. I questioned UK Gov minister who told Wales to "be grateful" for terrible rail deal. tinyurl.com/yc5wbvy2

Winter can be especially dangerous for anyone sleeping rough outdoors. If you spot someone who needs support on London's streets, you can notify StreetLink via this link to connect them with vital local services. thestreetlink.org.uk

In the traumatising aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster, desperate friends and family searched for their loved ones only to be treated with chaos and contempt These are their stories

When I used to write about "trade" I would always point out there were great benefits when one country produces bananas and another country something the banana-producting country needs. Corn, or bicycles. Trade bananas for bicycles. Everyone benefits. /1

The tech oligarchs are the most organised, determined anti democratic force we’ve seen this side of World War II For way too long this has been ignored, elided and under estimated What someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time

I live in Wales and today received my Join Us letter from Reform UK, complete with SAE which I posted back to them, immediately, empty. If every other person in Wales did this, Reform would spend over £1.5 million on postage. Not sorry. Join me Cymru.

GB Energy sparks outrage after omitting Shetland – home to major wind farms and oil hubs – from its UK onshore renewables map | Ryan Nicolson

from @nickcohen.bsky.social: Europe's fake patriots nickcohen.substack.com/p/the-fake-p...

“I should think the people of Sheffield have had enough listening about me.” Kathleen Roberts, the last of Sheffield’s Women of Steel, has died, aged 103. Crone Club’s Justine Gaubert picks out eight lessons in life and growing older from one of the last of a generation to whom we all owe so much.

Is that £9million… Russian money?

The National Security Strategy is fascist clickbait.

My piece for The Guardian about why I am far more concerned about Reform's aversion to scrutiny than I am about them calling me a c***. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Is there a higher consciousness within trees that we are yet to discover? | Oak Bear

Wait, one bit of the government can't do its job because it has to transfer some money to another bit of the government if it does? Feels like there's an easy fix here.

Bank of England waking up? BOE to stress test private equity and private credit industries, can't compel firms to participate. Some will volunteer, only to impose their will on the outcomes. Industry is estimated to have assets of £8.23 trillion. Govt pushing for deregulation.

President Macron of France running to greet his fans in China

FIFA are literally showing us that they know how to rig something that looks like a draw for the first 3 teams!

HOT OFF THE PRESS: Time for Change is here! Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants? Want to see an alternative plan? Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all. Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...