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.

"If you're going to maintain an appointed system, you have to ask 'how do you Johnson-proof it?'" Only 55 peers decided to tackle that question last night, by backing a proposal to give the House of Lords Appointments Commission the power to block unsuitable appointees. 1/3

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.

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

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?

"An electoral system that absolutely doesn't reflect opinion in the country." Veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby told Bloomberg that First Past the Post is leaving millions of people feeling unrepresented in Parliament - causing “huge frustration” and fuelling instability in our politics.

With Parliament now in recess & some MPs head off to the beach, a reminder that - technically - there’s nothing to stop them doing this all year round while still drawing their salary. A job description for MPs would help to set enforceable minimum standards. Find out more 👇 youtu.be/LpcpEdA62Gk

🗨️"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.

A truly independent elections watchdog is important for giving voters confidence that our elections are free and fair. Having opposed the last government's policy of interference, it’s shameful that Labour is now committed to maintaining political control of the Electoral Commission.

“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.

Morning Foreign Policy Debrief: Venezuela.... This is monroe doctrine sh!t. In the afternoon because I work a full time job. #Venezuela

Tub & Blue: thegoldenbros

What’s a “coywolf?” The modern history of canids in North America is a mess — extirpation, hybridization, introgression — sometimes called “canid soup.” Here’s some nuance about eastern coyotes, which are one part of the story! #wildlife #animal #animals #science #stem #nature #wolf #coyote

We have to build reasonable alternatives in the Middle East.

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Avdija goading on the boos while Portland is down 1-3 AND down 19 in the 4th of an elimination game... lol. #NBASky #SkyHoops #NBAPlayoffs

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Good morning all you amazing critters and welcome to a marvelous Monday, we have a goal of making it an awesome day.

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar said the government is simplifying the e-Khata process by addressing technical issues, improving transparency, and strengthening digital property services across Bengaluru. links.nammaward.in/s9F9Z #eKhata #GBA #DKShivakumar #Property #Bengaluru

Fahrradstraße...wir stehen uns Nase an Nase gegenüber aber niemand sieht aus als würde er Platz machen

You can’t end every crisis. But you can end someone’s. The journey to #Afghanistan left Bushra's daughter in need of urgent care. Help arrived and for the first time in months she felt that someone was there for them. This is what humanitarian aid can do. One life at a time.

Most people can not solve this puzzle! But you - you're a puzzle god, right? Isles of Sea and Sky: store.steampowered.com/app/1233070/... #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #pixelart #sokoban

Taco, his Cult n Shadow Elite must have forgot that Massie read the unredacted Epstein Files. ALL the Files! I doubt Massie stays quiet about what he saw in the files. Massie Revenge Tour happening after the loss? 🤔 #epsteinfiles

Naval drones attacked 3 Russia-linked shadow fleet tankers near Kilyos, 2-3 km off Turkey’s coast. Two drones hit Velora but did not explode, a third hit nearby James II, and Altura was also damaged. Explosions were felt in Istanbul’s Rumelifeneri district. #Russia

Ireland helped shape the European Court of Human Rights by advocating for the groundbreaking idea that individuals could hold states accountable before an international court. Listen to the new episode of “The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective”: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

ubai Resident Received Public safety alert at 11:01 am on April 3 Residents are requested to stay indoors & avoid filming & photography . #safteyfirst #newsupdate #latestupdates #Dubai #justblogo

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It’s the little connections that make the biggest impact. We’re building a family, one weekend at a time. #Humanity #Connections #IndiaSocial #Tribe

LADIES & GENTLEMEN, FOLKS OF ALL AGES, TODAY [MONDAY] AND TOMORROW [TUESDAY] THERE IS GOING TO B A “BEATMINERZ TAKEOVER” ON #shade45 #siriusxm CH. 45 12PM - 4PM EST #beatminerz [MR. WALT] & #djevildee WILL BE ON YOUR AIRWAVES ROCKING JOINTS & TALKING SHIT! TAPE DECK READY! TUNE IN & ENJOY! LET’S GO!

Very kind of Robert Jenrick to perfectly tee up Max WIlkinson. 😎

Abysm today: Finished up a fog effect for episode 2. Coincidentally, this #ShowMeSunday I'm showing a clip from episode 2 of my atmospheric puzzle game, inspired by classics such as Boulder Dash: store.steampowered.com/app/4025180 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #bevyengine #bevy #rustlang

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You live and you learn.

When I represent Florida’s 1st District in Congress, I will focus on lowering insurance costs. I fully support the bill introduced by Rep. Jared Moskowitz which would cut rates by at least 25% and stabilize the reinsurance market. FL-1: vote in the April 1st special election. gayforcongress.com

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Josef Pazderka 𝕏🔁 @Mylovanov@twitter.com: Budanov: Russia is building a digital ghetto. It wants to control people, complicate Ukrainian intelligence work, and prepare society for serious decisions that may be unpopular or hard to explain. That is why it cuts off alternative information. 1/

Pete Crow-Armstrong DEMOLISHES this ball 😮‍💨

I can’t be bought and I’m hell bent on cleaning up the corruption and rot in Washington, DC. CA-47 voters, I hope you’ll vote for me, on or before June 2.

Arrested on his wedding day for a crime he didn't commit, Edmond Dantes spends fourteen years in the notorious Château d’If. After a daring escape, he becomes the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo and seeks revenge on the three men who betrayed him. #AlexandreDumas #TheCountofMonteCristo #filmadpatation

Getting into the rhythm

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Game time!

Die Welt geht grad unter in Zwiesel. 😯🙈 Bei uns ist soeben das Dach weggeflogen.

We have leverage. We just need the political courage to use it. This Friday, 2/14 at HHS HQ.

One track, one groove, one cultural shift. This story looks at the record that helped change house music forever, from underground clubs to global dance floors. #HouseMusic #DanceMusicHistory #ElectronicMusicCulture #MusicInterview #ClubCulture

No it was resentment with Kamala. Full stop. Dems internally didn't want him to pick her as VP (AOC spoke about it). They didn't support her after Biden dropped out (which is why he threw his support behind her soon after). It was never about Biden's health as much as it was about the person as VP.

📺 Analizando los lanzamientos de Sandy Alcantara

yeah I'm not sure if I'm zen about this potential train wreck or just numb from catastrophe after catastrophe.

Happy ADA Pride America Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes and ADA supporters and Allies! Thank you everyone who pushed , walked and Held our Pride flags and Protest signs! We couldn’t have done it without you! Happy Pride! #ADA #PrideMonth #Pride #LAPride #WeHoPride #USDemoocracy #PrideWheelchairs

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The US spends $886 billion a year on defense. We can’t find money for universal healthcare. 68 million Americans are uninsured or underinsured. This is a priorities problem. Republicans chose bombs over your body. Hold them accountable. #FundHealthcareNotWar

Was thinking about this this morning. Dougie Hamilton has been such a joy to watch play the last several weeks. From when he was benched on January 11th, these have been his numbers: 6 Goals 17 assists 23 points 52.0 XGF% He's proven how valuable he is to the #NJDevils

At the Congressional Candidates Forum hosted by the Walla Walla County Democrats in Walla Walla, candidate Bajun Mavalwalla answered the question of impeachment in a way that drew gasps from the crowd. Get involved, donate or volunteer: www.votebajun.com #bajun #votebajun #wallawalla #WA05

Tejas Kumar (@TejasKumar_) says that we should not trust LLM-generated code, and should be vigilant. Do you agree? 🔴 Join us for WeAreDevelopers LIVE every Wednesday at 12:30 CE(S)T at wearedevelopers.com/en/live