In 2024, the govt's Lords spokesman warned that ministers setting a Strategy & Policy Statement for the Electoral Commission was “inconsistent with the Commission’s role as an independent regulator." Just over a year later, the govt admitted plans for a new Statement to reflect its own priorities.

Young people who begin voting at 16 are more likely to stay voters for life. We can’t wait to see that energy in UK elections 🗳️ #v16 #VotesAt16

“The traditional foundations of Conservative and Labour politics are not there.” At this week’s webinar, Prof Sir John Curtice brilliantly explained why the two-party system is breaking down like never before. Electorally, he argued, “we are in a different world.” The voting system must catch up.

Voters should have their say on what's going on in their communities - not least the massive, unnecessary local government reorganisation that is being imposed on them by Whitehall.

“Multi-party politics is here to stay - and given our electoral system, which is built on the premise of two-party politics, that means a lot more volatility, a lot more uncertainty.” Looking ahead to May, @robfordmancs.bsky.social predicts “a patchwork quilt of political fragmentation.”

Trust is higher when power is exercised closer to people. That’s one reason why much more power should be shifted out of Westminster to the nations, regions and to local communities. Proximity to power shouldn’t just be reserved for the wealthy and well-connected.

🗨️"The thing about a democracy is the electoral system is supposed to deliver what the voters want." Instead, looking around councils in England we see some very warped outcomes. But it doesn't have to be this way. In Scotland & Wales, the results better reflect the balance of opinion among voters.

"To not have a cap on donations risks much more than to have one." In yesterday’s evidence session on the Representation of the People Bill, Dr Sam Power argued for a cap on political donations, warning that without one, the very rich will continue to exert outsized influence on UK politics.

Keir Starmer thinks his government has restored trust and respect to politics…

"What did the billionaire lining his pockets ask for in return?" At PMQs, Keir Starmer raised the obvious question about Farage’s £5m gift. But if big money buys influence, surely no party or politician should accept mega donations? Better yet, stop them at source: cap donations across the board.

Thomas-Symonds boasting about scrapping the two child benefit cap A reminder that the govt could have scrapped the cap in July 2024. Instead Starmer suspended 7 Labour MPs from the PLP for voting to scrap it & had to be dragged kicking & screaming to scrap it 20+ months later

The Gateway to the Marsh: Discovering The Wetlands Institute #WetlandsInstitute #StoneHarbor #JerseyShore #Conservation #MarshLife

I haven't been at a gig for ages and ages. Tonight I went to see Stereolab at the Mandela Hall in Belfast and it was joyful. It was a joy to listen to music and dance for a couple of hours and try to forget that the world is away to sh**e. The video is short because I hate people videoing at gigs.

Exercise: Boost Your Life & Confidence!

Richard Gizbert reports on the major news outlets being locked out of military briefings and the US’s brutal act of war in Venezuela.

Some secrets protect the world. Others poison it. Blackvale Manor was built on both. www.amazon.com/Blood-Court-... #vampiremystery #darkgothicfiction #thrillernovels #gothicfantasybooks #vampiremanorhouse #horrorbookcommunityreads

An increasing number of Americans are united in opposing abuses of power. Peter Keisler, former Acting Attorney General, at the Brennan Legacy Awards dinner

This is what we are fighting to protect. Watch history come alive on a 19th-century press as Howard crafts a timeless tribute for Memorial Day. Watch until the end for a beautiful, quiet reminder that our democracy is a living legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

🌹 Democratic Women’s Caucus Tonight at 6pm!

If a convicted felon & sex offender can hand out our tax dollars to convicted criminals, shows how corrupt the⚖️US legal system is. The US SOFA agreement internationally should be immediately abolished...to stop US paedophiles, rapists, murders & criminals abroad fleeing back to US getting payouts.

Absolute cinema in Oslo 🍿 #UWCLshowcase || @DisneyPlusUK

Wren slides under the bottom rope nail a boot! 💥 #WWENXT

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Found a fire tower! ✨ Enter Aan’sao’gal: where magic, mystery, and war collide. 📖 Read the series: authorcdarney.com 💙📚 #authorcdarney #thechroniclesofthetroop #thebookofghaan #authorlife #hiddengems #hikinglife #quietplaces #pennsylvania

Big, ambitious, weird, and difficult, Mina the Hollower is like last year’s Silksong, built transparently on its inspirations but something altogether its own

🇦🇺Senator David Shoebridge criticizes the Royal Commission for failing to challenge false claims equating criticism of Israel or Palestinian solidarity with antisemitism, which fuels Islamophobia and attacks on Muslim and Palestinian communities. He questions the bias and lack of inclusion

OKC sets up to go double drag for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Wemby is out of the action his man spaced in the right corner. Big key is the whole left side is open which allows SGA to reject, attack that way and get to his spot for a shot. Little things to create spacing and gaps.

Palm Springs Pride 2025 recap! 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️ 🏳️‍⚧️ 🕺 #PalmSpringsPride #PalmSpringsPride2025 #GayPalmSprings #PalmSpringsEvents #ThePalmSpringsGuys

More than $10 billion will be spent to secure Australia's near-term fuel and fertiliser security.  Tonight's budget will introduce a permanent, Government-owned, fuel reserve which will expand our fuel reserves to at least 50 days.

Why are so many young people in the UK not in work or education? Nye Cominetti breaks down one important factor ⤵️

I am 58 years old, I started yapping on the internet about what I was saw when I was 54 (in 2022) It was a group I called The Others; this is like a game to them. It is all to avoid the observer effect This is called Perceptual Art Temporally, the multiverse of my posting; mapping Delta Elephant

Chemical Tank In Garden Grove California No Longer At Risk Of Catastrophic Explosion

Michael Tracey claims he's aware of the "humorous undercurrent" of his actions. He then proceeds to "joke" about physically fighting Olivia Julianna while Matt Taibbi laughs.

We found some of the many Alabama Indivisibles who joined @ezralevin.bsky.social at the state capitol in Montgomery. We’re grateful for them and all of you who are taking part in this national day of action for voting rights. #AllRoadsLeadToTheSouth

⛽️ In Crimea, there are increasingly frequent reports of fuel problems at local gas stations. The operation to block enemy logistics is ongoing and is yielding results.

🐶🆘DON’T KILL REGINALD “Sitting still 4 even a moment is challenging…He shows off his World Cup moves w/a stuffed soccer ball & does loops w/a pink stuffie, letting us admire those big tall ears as he passes & shows us his treasure. There is a sweetness to his eyes that u can’t miss” 🙏Repost 2find🏡

A Seleção Brasileira enfrenta o Panamá neste domingo (31/5), no Maracanã, com escalação esboçada por Carlo Ancelotti ➡️ Acesse o site do Correio para ler mais notícias 📽️: Marcos Paulo Lima/CB/D.A.Press #CBshorts #CBreels

Move night tonight and for the first time in like ever I already decided what I’m going to watch after less than 10 minutes of browsing

⚡️ For the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has launched a drone attack on Uzhhorod. The city borders Slovakia and is Ukraine’s westernmost regional center. 📹 VGlagola/Telegram

A 4th of July celebration turns into a fight for survival. 🎆🚫 Would you open the door to save a stranger if it meant risking everyone inside? Watch Tonight! disruptentertainment.com/our-films/american-deadbolt #AmericanDeadbolt #Thriller #ChamberFilm #NewMovie

Implemented a drop shadow in my game, while its visually a bit odd it does greatly help with landing on platforms as you can see exactly where you are. #ScreenshotSaturday #GodotEngine #GameDev #Shader

Fragment uit het interview met Arsen Dmytryk door @ukrainer.bsky.social Volledige interview is ook te zien via YouTube: youtu.be/PXSuyLAHrxE?... (Evt. met ondertiteling te volgen).

Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough. Thank you for helping generations of us fall in love with our natural world, and inspiring so many to protect it for the future.

Climate hazards are on the rise, but a people-centred approach to #EarlyWarningSystems holds the key to protecting communities and ensuring a safer future for all.

"This terrific semi-autobiographical first feature from filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr, which stars Gangs of London’s Sope Dirisu as the boys’ magnetic father Folarin, is a thrillingly vital account of the moment when everything changes." Wendy Ide, Screen International @wendyide.bsky.social

Aman'Thul the worst HOA president, and other off-the-wall WoW lore discussions, all on this week's Lore Watch Podcast, which is now live! Subscribe in your favorite podcast player to listen and keep up with the latest episodes! #Warcraft #WoW

Lesnar is not done with Femi yet #WWERAW #prowrestling

This Mini Hair Straightener Brush Hot Comb uses ceramic heating technology to help create sleek, smooth, and frizz-free hair with quick and easy styling 😍 👉 Shop now at rizabeautytools.com #HairStraightener #HotComb #HairStyling #BeautyTools #SmoothHair #FrizzFreeHair

Upgrade your burger game with our premium sourdough starter. Bake soft, tangy burger buns that rival any bakery. Get your starter on Etsy now and enjoy naturally fermented perfection! #foodie #sourdoughbread #homemade #organic #artisan #naturalleavened #starter #easyrecipe #focaccia #glutenfree #ba

That is why he's THE BEAST!! 🔥 #WWEClash continues on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited plan: https://es.pn/watchwwe

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH EVERYONEEEE!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 HEY NOW! YOU’RE AN ALL STAR! GET YOUR GAY ON, GO PLAAAAY! ALL THAT GLITTERS AND RAINBOWWWWS! ✨❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️✨

🚨🚗 BLUEBOT CAUSES CHAOS! 🚗🚨 Russian Driver Fakes Foreign Accent to Avoid Blame 😂 | RuViral 🔥 More viral clips & AI art: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuViralEN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coolvidzcool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vidzcool/

Paddling through one of the most beautiful places on Earth - Geirangerfjord, Norway TT: gomunro

Ramírez walked into Yankee Stadium and reminded everyone. 🔥⚾ Three doubles in three straight ABs — 5th time in his career. Broke the 4-4 tie in the 5th. Bazzana 4 RBI. Doval imploded — 4 hits, 3 ER in 1 inning. Guardians 9, Yankees 4. Guardians: 84.0% | Yankees: 94.0% basechaser.com/guardians-ra...

We created a country called the Free Republic of Verdis. It already has its own passports, citizens, government, and has even opened up offices. The country was founded by a group of young people, and has made waves in the media over the past few months. #verdis #politics #countries #news #travel

🇯🇵 Japan's samurai spirit still burns in cooler conditions Japan's gruelling hot summers have prompted organisers to switch the date of the Soma Nomaoi to late May, giving the thousand-year-old samurai horse festival a new lease of life.

Once again, Imran Khan's sisters were not allowed to meet him in jail. The last time one of his sisters was granted access for a brief visit was on December 2nd, 2025.

An orca pulls off a stunning mid-air sideswipe on a dolphin in Baja California Sur, showcasing the raw power of nature. What a breathtaking moment!

Don't stop talking about the Epstein' files,Trump's gonna get a quick slap of reality after the midterm elections Don't Stop TALKING ABOUT EPSTEIN FILES SINCERELY The radical left Scum 🥰🥰

ABS overturned in #Dodgers at #Diamondbacks (Bot 7). Geraldo Perdomo challenged the called strike. Called Strike -> Ball. HP: Jordan Baker | Upheld 54.4% (31/57). Later: Geraldo Perdomo lines out to second baseman Alex Freeland.