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.

Votes at 16 is a big step forward. The evidence from Scotland, where 16 and 17-year olds have had the vote since 2014, is that young people engage strongly with democracy and, when they start voting early, they keep on voting as they get older. That can only boost our democracy.

"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.

The Mandelson–Epstein scandal must be the trigger for big change in our politics. Most politicians aren’t in it for the money or privilege. But the murky nexus of politics, influence & money that Mandelson embodied corrodes trust in the whole system. Time to clean up politics. Credit: TRIP

Even long-time defenders of First Past the Post are struggling to make its case. George Osborne warns that in today’s multi-party landscape, FPTP can no longer be seen as a bulwark against the extremes, but more like a “floodgate”. Any party topping 30% could sweep away its rivals.

“There is now majority support for electoral reform among the voters of all five principal parties across the UK.” Fantastic to host the esteemed Prof Sir John Curtice at our joint UD-MVM webinar this week. If you missed it, you can watch it back here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXme...

A level electoral playing field needs an independent referee. Great to talk to BBC Today in Parliament last week about the campaign to restore the Electoral Commission’s independence. Power must not police itself. Full episode 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The Devolution Bill claims to be about ‘empowering communities’ - but it “does nothing of the sort.” David Blunkett is right: the Bill will shift power away from local communities and hand it to new mega-councils. Centralisation dressed up as empowerment is still centralisation.

Former Prime Minister, John Major, has called for a political donations cap. He recognises that allowing mega-rich individuals to make unlimited political donations gives those with the deepest pockets "undue influence" and "preferential access to ministers". What do you think?

"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.

Lucy Powell: "We've got to do our politics differently, we've got to end the factionalism" Powell, who was in Starmer shadow cabinet from 2020-24 while the Lab right waged a relentless war on the left, purging members & blocking candidates, & who then joined his cabinet.

President Trump arrived in China to meet with President Xi Jinping, as they are expected to discuss several issues including trade, the war in Iran and Taiwan. More: https://tinyurl.com/3kdc99up 

🟣Hoxe #CCOO chamamos a participar nos movementos feministas no #25N para alzar a voz contra as violencias machistas. 💜Un paso adiante por ámbitos laborais libres de violencia. 👉 www.ccoo-servicios.es/galicia/html... #violenciamachista #NosToca #NingunaMujerSola @ccoo-servicios.es

🚨 We’re saving you money at the pump: up to 10 cents per litre from next Monday until Labour Day. Our new Liberal government is focused on what we can control, and we’re building an economy where Canadians are empowered with greater security, certainty, and a lower cost of living.

Thank you all for tuning in to the stream! I've started out Mega Man Star Force: Dragon and I'm enjoying it so far! We'll continue on with it next week! Thanks to all of the new followers from this stream and to @ash.gvg.io of @gvg.io for the raid!

City centre residents say the River Clyde is being "seriously under-cherished" as rubbish is left strewn along its banks. Full story: www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottis...

theyre so weird, also they havent addressed yet what noah has been saying at cons so wtf is going on again, more just offscreen mike-will confirmation i hate it here

Here is how the league shield was unveiled for Zamalek sc after a three way title race on the last match day!

AI just cracked a major math hurdle: Penn engineers built a system solving inverse PDEs—complex equations used to model everything from heat flow to fluid dynamics. 🤯 #AI Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-05-ai-tackles-math-brutal-problems.html

Ever wondered what getting a skin check looks like? Rush dermatologist Parul Goyal, MD, shows Fox 32 Chicago anchor Anthony Ponce and answers questions about skin cancer prevention. Watch the full interview: https://rsh.md/3VMY28z

Burnin’

"Hasan reveals [Elroy] texts sent to Ashley St. Clair before the 2024 election: “Tomorrow we unleash the anomaly in the matrix.” He then allegedly bragged about having '10,000 lasers in space.'" Too close to home, I guess. Source: old.reddit.com/r/UnderRepor...

As a public school parent, I’ve seen firsthand the struggles that our kids are facing in school. California’s next governor must be focused on establishing clear educational benchmarks and supporting students’ mental health.

Viral posts say an Italian scientist discovered an enzyme that “melts away” arterial plaque, but the science doesn’t back that up. ❌ There’s no clinical proof that it can reverse heart disease in humans. ❤️‍🩹 Don’t let hype replace facts. ✅ #FactCheck srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/ital...

The level of stupidity a lot of these Bravo husbands/boyfriends have is… 🫠

𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘴 a decent number of local voters are 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 of #AndyBurnham's motives? #MakerfieldByElection #LabourLeadershipContest #Starmageddon #KeirStarmer #UKLabour #GetStarmerOut

Nike went all in on a direct to consumer model a few years back and the results have been disastrous. The impact of that decision still impact the company today.

#diddy #combs #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-15/us/Crime%20%26%20Law/en/bs/New-York-City-revokes-Diddy’s-ceremonial-key/1277295

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming to #Heritage next week! Explore Japan’s Ryukyu Archipelago past & present, come alive with the music of Zanzibar, find resilience with the Anicinape people of Quebec, and uncover the mysteries of megalithic tombs in Lebanon! Available Monday, Feb 16. #documentary

Nobody asked for this game but I'm making it anyway 👍

The difference between Republicans and Democrats is clear. Republicans pay for work that gets done. Democrats pay before work starts, and it never gets done. Vote Republican! See more of Fox News on X: https://x.com/FoxNews

Reminding you what was

Even White Supremacist Nick Fuentes is dissing The All American Halftime Show 😂. #Meme, #Freepalestine, #Progressivism

Gonna replace #PantsWorthy for this recommendation with: “Go Ninja, Go Ninja, Go!” This is a Gen X Roll Call with Vanilla Ice who is celebrating the 35th anniversary release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. The glorious era of the #JimHenson Turtles.

A ceremony was held in honor of Bureau Chief Chalta TV, #SaghirBhatti, upon his return from performing #Umrah. The event was organized by renowned London businessman #RajaAllahDitta.

"The Hunt" (1992) : 164s

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 !!!

Cristhian Mosquera gets a yellow card for time wasting...in the 46th minute 🫣

Brandon Lowe’s challenge was denied. He proceeded to fly out and was immediately ejected

It's always been about people-powered movements, and this time it's not just one of us at the top of a presidential ticket. This time, we have candidates across the country ready to change the party.

In a world that devalues people who are dependent and who require something of us, Jesus shows us the beauty in cherishing them. ❤️ Church is a place where we can not only care for these people, but learn something from them. Listen to the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

WAKE THE FUCK UP AMERICANS

The “I’m hungry” miaow #tuxedocat #cats #BettySounds #tuxedoBetty

I'm a fucking Disney princess! 😁 (that poor thing flew against a window and was knocked out for a while. Some 2 hours later it flew away. I put him up there because of the cats around)

Und weiter geht's, mit Milano Cortina. Mit leichtem Infekt selbst zur Untätigkeit auf der Couch gezwungen, kann man immerhin den ganzen Tag grandiosen Spitzensport in schönen Landschaften schauen. 🤧 #Olympics2026 #MilanoCortina #Tina #Milo

El cohete de Jeff Bezos voló literalmente

May is National Women’s Health Month - and food security is health care. SNAP helps feed 42 million Americans each month, while WIC supports millions of mothers and children. With federal cuts increasing, local support matters more than ever.

Μητσοτάκης: Τέλος Ιουνίου, χωρίς καμία αίτηση, η έκτακτη ενίσχυση 150 ευρώ για κάθε παιδί

Then there’s TotK Ganondorf & Legends Arceus Volo:

when u look down at the toilet bowl and ur shit looks like popcorn chicken

NIGHT SESSION IN PARIS! 🤩 #RolandGarros

Olivia Miles swats away a pass for Kah, Nia Coffey grabs it and hits Court in stride with a bounce pass for 2

Remember the lessons from the NFAC!!!

Everywhere I go in our state I hear the same thing: Texans are ready for change. After 12 years of Greg Abbott's corrupt reign, it's time to take our power back.

🤯 The mother of this Russian soldier was congratulated on him missing in action. He saw the video.

Please do as Liz asks. Senators must not approve any of this & you will be held accountable by we the people if you take one done from this illegal bribe fund. I'm talking to you lady G.

#jenniferlopez #benaffleck #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/7pe9lvag

How the Spirit of God Can Change Your Day! #BookTok, #Bookstagram, #ReadingSlump, and #BookTokFavorites. #ChristianBooks https://loom.ly/1_aDwMw Deepen your faith with "Spirit Calling," the ultimate daily devotional for spiritual growth.

Gaming History for June 4th - Space Channel 5!

This is what the Ukrainian city of Toretsk in the Donetsk region looks like now after ruzzian liberation. All for Putin's Bull-shit!