We do need to be listening to serious speeches in the Commons like that of Polly Billington. Brief quotations on social media are no substitute.

Jenrick now channelling his inner Trump by announcing yesterday he had an announcement about Rachel Reeves at 8.30am today which didn’t happen. BTW - Much as he would like to be, Jenrick is NOT the Shadow Chancellor - that distinction belongs to a member of HM Opposition - in this case Mel Stride.

Just catching up on Politics Live - Zahawi just spouting usual right wing rhetoric against any possibility of a peaceful solution to Iranian situation.

When Trump urges the Iranian population to turn out and overthrow the government he is not thinking about their welfare. The current regime is still in place despite the Supreme Leader’s death. Protests could lead to more indiscriminate and mass slaughter - words from Trump are ineffective.

Supreme Leader's wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, has died from injured suffered in Saturday's US- #Israel strike on Ayatollah Khamenei's compound Supreme Leader's daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and grandchild were killed by the attack #Iran #IranWar

Iran repeatedly targeting its GCC neighbours will lead to a Saudi-led GCC response, despite being rather cautious about being seen to be in partnership with Israel and US to destroy the current regime. GCC countries will not continue to sit on their hands as their counties are being targeted.

Did you know our Labour government launched a National Plan to End Homelessness, backed by £3.6bn, in December? It includes record funding to tackle rough sleeping, end use of B&Bs for families, & prevent people becoming homeless in the first place. 2 new connected funds are launched today. 1/2

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Transgender folks in Kansas just had their IDs invalided. The mainstream media isn’t giving this story enough attention. Please repost to help amplify! This is unacceptable. www.cjonline.com/story/news/p...

How can we possibly come to terms with the insanity that is Trump? The mid terms will be crucial and he must not be allowed in any way to compromise them.

High time for progressive and anti-fascist forces in Europe to fight back before liberty and equality is lost… apple.news/A39kla9ZuSRa...

A critic of the CDC gets to lead the CDC. Another attack on America’s disease prevention.

Last week, more than 20 MPs backed a petition urging a full public inquiry into Russian interference in UK politics. No MPs from Reform UK were present 🧵👇 citizensreunited.substack.com/p/russian-in...

Could not agree more! bsky.app/profile/edwi...

The former Trump ally said she and three GOP colleagues were "getting pressure" from the White House to stop calling for the release of the files.

Let’s go Europe… theconversation.com/how-can-euro...

#Ukraine ex-Energy Minister Halushchenko charged w money laundering and organized crime over alleged involvement in $100m corruption scandal Detained day earlier as he tried to leave Ukraine by train 9 suspects charged over kickbacks paid by contractors seeking work for State nuclear power company

Charlatan Farage called out by him own side… apple.news/AiV8e4tlfQ8C...

“I’ve said it time & time again - we need to leave the ECHR” says Reform candidate Matt Goodwin The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice

Trump to minions: I thought you were breaking up the EU and driving the UK into isolation. What’s going on?

Keir Starmer has called for "deeper links" with the EU in his speech at the Munich Security Conference. Latest YouGov data shows 62% of Britons want a closer relationship with the EU; 54% want to rejoin ygo-assets-websites-editorial-emea.yougov.net/documents/Co...

13-min analysis Contrasting approaches of #Germany 's Merz and US Sec of State #Rubio to end of post-1945 int'l order Merz calls for repair while acknowledging #Trump withdrawal from alliances #Rubio, while politer than #Vance, reaffirms attacks on Europe How should Europe prepare? #Ukraine

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Translation: I will steal this election, and my lawyers will find a thin excuse to justify it.

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This hostile disgusting interfering fascist needs to be stopped by our government and all sensible people! Boycott ALL his businesses and let him rot in hell… apple.news/AAitiSugZQJO...

@natalie-fleet-mp.bsky.social Just catching up with Politics Live. Thank you so much for your thoughtful contributions, as always.

The summary of the #Mandelson affair by @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social on #SundayMorning with #TrevorPhillips is the best I've heard. #BoysClub

#Russia finance officials reportedly warning #Putin of potential economic crisis by summer Falling oil revenues means Gov't budget deficit will grow w/o further tax hikes - Pressure on banking system due to high interest rates and corporate borrowing to fund invasion of #Ukraine

Reform are cheats and scoundrels… apple.news/A41RXzRXJR9O...

Since I was elected DNC Chair, we’ve followed a simple philosophy: organize everywhere to win anywhere. We’re making investments, registering voters, and rebuilding trust. The road ahead is long, but the ground is shifting unmistakably. Read my op-ed.

Totally! apple.news/AsR3wYsp_REW...

@anoushehteshami.bsky.social I wonder to what extent Sue Gray’s replacement by Morgan McSweeney was also part of the Mandelson “fiasco” - that’s hardly a strong enough word. Starmer’s future looks increasingly shaky.

And this is when the Americans do Putin’s dirty work and sell the brave Ukrainians down the river. These are faces of Europe and Ukraine’s betrayal!

@alexsobel.co.uk Catching up on Politics Live. Great response on Academies which have become a Wild West. Cameron (ex-Eton) has no idea about the harm that their independence has done. Several Labour MPs have given excellent appearances recently on politics shows. Just added you to that list.

Reform is nothing more than a group of racist thugs!

So, Tommy Robinson is endorsing Matt Goodwin as Reform’s candidate for the by-election in Manchester. Peas in a pod.

29-min analysis Detailing how #AlexPretti was executed to take apart disinfo of #Trump camp that he was “would-be assassin” Describing scale of threat from Trump "shock troops" Considering, as Trump lies exposed, “Can the authoritarian regime be stopped?” #Minneapolis #ICE #BorderPatrol

The Holocaust stands as the darkest chapter in human history. Today we honour the memory of the six million Jews, Roma and Sinti, and countless others who were senselessly murdered. (1/4)

1+ civilian murdered and 27+ injured by massive #Russia drone attack on #Odesa 50-drone assault, which began just after 2 a.m, struck several apartment and university buildings, a preschool, and a church More victims are under rubble #Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes

Even more pertinent after yesterday’s Suella-shambles.

On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the millions murdered and honour the survivors. We must learn from the past to build a future free from hatred, discrimination and antisemitism.

Delighted to join @heidialexander.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social & GM leaders for the signing of the concordat between the Government & GM on the huge commitment to NPR, including work on a through, underground station at Piccadilly. It will be a game-changer for connectivity in the North.

Great to deliver my first keynote speech to the Fabian Society today and speak to @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social I talked about how Labour is rewiring the country, taking on vested interests to deliver the change we promised whilst Nigel Farage is for the failed economic status quo

Reform Party UK sharing Pro-ICE posts on social media. They support seizing 5 year olds as bait, and the extra judicial murder of civilians.

On air now w Pat Kenny Show on Dublin NewsTalk to analyze #ICE / Border Patrol execution of #AlexPrett in #Minneapolis #Authoritarianism www.newstalk.com/shows/pat-ke...

She warned us all. Nobody wanted to listen. She was right about all of it. He’s even more unhinged than we imagined. We could be just living our peaceful lives right now. But, no.

MTG defends protester shot by DHS and says people need to lose their ‘blinders’