Polanski is no better than Farage. All those lovely genteel Green supporters need to wake up and smell the Fair Trade coffee.....

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

But surely Andy Burnham is an electoral God and will win everything hands down? No? But so many Labour Party members seem convinced he's a shoe in for PM? (The same ones who thought Corbyn was a political genius, but still...)

Not sure Andrea's got any moral high ground on running democratic institutions here ..... Maybe she should suggest Andy Burnham should put party before ego. (Not that she does of course)

Also, of course, there's this....https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y7zperkelo.amp

1/3 This is the second utterly disgraceful recent attempt by the far right to use children to further their politics of hatred and division in Swansea. swanseabaynews.com/outrage-afte...

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This man is a fool and has no understanding of global politics in any shape or form.

Oh. www.timeout.com/london/news/...

My brother in law's parents ran a pub...50 years ago. He was moaning bitterly about 'Labour destroying pubs' as per the DM nonsense. I asked him when was the last time he went to a pub (not the fancy restaurant with a small bar, but an actual pub) Surprise, surprise.....#tumbleweed

Absolutely. No matter the party, you should have to go back to the electorate if you decide to swap sides.

🚨 REMINDER: Only Labour will improve SEND support. The Tories left behind a ‘lose, lose, lose’ system in their own words. Reform UK will cut SEND support. They blame ‘naughty children’ & ‘bad parenting’. Only Labour will build a system where every child can achieve & thrive.

2026 may be the first year in a new era when deaths exceed births by an ever-widening margin. Read more on what this slow but consequential transition means for Britain in our New Year Outlook 2026 ⤵️ buff.ly/UkP3pjh

Labour is the only party serious about delivering clean energy in Wales ⚡️ Plaid Cymru oppose the infrastructure and Reform UK want to scrap the whole thing 🙄

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... - a great episode. Especially in dispelling the nonsense DM headlines about VAT changes forcing school closures. (Obviously, it's bollocks, but the explanations are excellent) Thanks, @timharford.ft.com

Wales need to wake up to this man's nonsense. Nationalised water?! Rent controls?! Has he ever been to fucking Wales?!

Important piece from the Prime Minister. Today, Labour introduces legislation to scrap the two child limit and pave the way for the largest reduction in child poverty in a single parliament. A pro-learning, anti-poverty policy that backs working families. inews.co.uk/news/politic...

I really enjoy the New World, but having to read some of the unfunny, unfair, anti Starmer crap from Steve Anglesey this week really irritates me. Not sure what the hierarchy in editorship is, but can't @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social give him a kick up the backside?

Five years ago today, Donald Trump urged his supporters to attack Congress and the Capitol over a proven lie. More than 140 police officers were injured. Trump then pardoned the attackers. He betrayed his oath and his country, and we won't ever forget it.

Why are you lying? As @jamesdaustin.bsky.social has rightly pointed out, all these started construction under Labour. Under your watch, the number of council homes for construction has been slashed. Shameful.

Excellent news all round with new structure and posts at Homes England.... - will deliver better joint working with regional and local govt 👏 - 4 of the 5 are women 💪 - the solitary man is @tombridges.bsky.social 👍 www.gov.uk/government/n...

Like many around the world, people in Wales are following events in Venezuela closely and our thoughts are with those affected. The priority must be de-escalation, the protection of civilian life and renewed efforts through diplomacy and international institutions, in line with international law.

What's all this 'even though she's flawed' messaging? Seen it quite a bit lately. There was a choice, and zero contest between her and Trump in terms of ability, decency, honesty, brains, integrity etc etc. As with Hillary, there was a massive amount of misogyny. And there still is, clearly.

I see this place has descended into hysteria and hyperbole with political ’journalists’ basing their posts on nothing more than guesswork & conjecture - none of which add clarity to a rapidly changing situation.

To the absolutist left who insisted that Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are the same, are you regretting it yet?

Whereas Zack doesn't bother with facts at all of course, just slogans and PR. Imagine having him in charge of anything.

Who better to lecture people on pariotism than the lazy, incompetent, compulsive liar who partied while people died, agreed the worst Brexit deal possible, lied to Parliament, ignored the Ministerial Code and promoted sex pests?

WTF?! Working up to war as an excuse to cancel Mid terms? Nothing would surprise me. We're in House of Cards territory here...

Always good to find a last minute Christmas present under the tree....

So sorry, for Kate and Poppy, that we live in such a bizarre world. Choice, and personal freedom, are held in such high regard in every area of life these days, but not in death apparently? An awful thing to have to witness. Cruelty we wouldn't inflict on an animal. Surely this has to change?

'Despite economic pressures'...and massive changes to social drinking habits.

The best ever way to start 2026....let's hope they can do it.!

This is the Brexit equivalent. People who are angry, people who are stupid, people who are 'too' principled, people who are so wealthy they can ride out the storm. If they vote for Farage (or give him victory by default) they will live to regret it for years.

Nigel Farage thanks you for your assistance

Crick in the Snow (Bannau Brycheiniog, Brecon Beacons), Wales, 2013, painting by Emma Cownie.

Joanne Young and Gisèle Pelicot have caused women globally to give pause in 2025. Their bravery and strength in confronting the most hideous acts imaginable committed by their husbands is remarkable. May they both find peace this Christmas and 2026.

Why are pubs a special case? People don't use pubs in the same way anymore. Time moves on. Like any other business, they have to as well. Disappointing attitude.

Is there anyone with more crap customer service than BT? (and yes, I have been saying this for 40 years......)

Had never heard of Alun Frances. Just read a bit about him. He's better than his predecessor (Birbalsingh) . That's about it really. Get rid of him and the Commission...a pointless waste of money looking for headlines.

Oh sweet Jesus. Please don't let her have grandchildren.....

After 14 years of punitive defunding .. But a welcome return to the equitable funding road. #Bradford #LocalFunding www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2571367...

I know it. You know it. Robert knows it. Lewis knows it. Everyone knows it, but it is almost never verbalised. Actively working to see what pathetic angle you can use to bring down the Chancellor, by investigating her teen Chess tournament record, is NOT journalism. It is borderline psychosis.

It's hard to find the words for how disgusting this is. It completely silences girls' experiences of male violence. It fails to recognise the importance of education for prevention. It ignores the drivers of men's violence. And it's racist. Oh and for good measure, which party cut police numbers?

Absolutely fantastic video, with a bit of a festive theme. It actively demonstrates how our Labour government are implementing policies that link together to build up to something bigger and better that really helps people! Great work @rosiewrightingmp.bsky.social thank you to you & all of Labour!

A grand total of 10 Conservatives (one woman) and 0 Reform present for a statement on the VAWG strategy. Clearly protecting women and girls isn’t that much of a priority for them.

It gets worse. Andy Burnham and Michael Gove pontificating on how they could/did do it better? What a waste of time and money.

The idea that Simon Hart has anything to teach/preach to anyone is truly mind boggling.

In the face of lies,disinformation and twisted tropes . Clean air policies work ..#Bradford www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Good grief. What a pathetic baby.

Pretty sure Arsenal fan Keir Starmer enjoyed announcing this today. Absolutely nothing to do with payback for 22nd March 2014 of course.....(6-0 at Stamford Bridge, since you ask)