"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.

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.

“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.”

"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 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.

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

💬 “It’s an extremely unpredictable & suboptimal system that requires voters to engage in a lot of game playing.” - @robfordmancs.bsky.social. In today's multi-party environment, First Past the Post lowers the bar for politicians while raising it for voters.

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.

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.

Say one thing; do another. Hardly the highest standards in public office we were promised. Then: "because appointments are for life, the second chamber of Parliament has become too big." (2024 election manifesto) Now: create more new peers than the number of hereditary peers you are set to remove.

Jon Ossoff: "RFKjr is attempting to demolish Americans' public health. We, in Georgia, have always been proud to host the CDC. It's never been a partisan thing. What we've seen is an intentional effort to destroy this once preeminent agency. This puts our country and the world at risk."

ESPBEN: Caitlin Clark Subbed Herself Out! 😳 Thank You Scott Agness! #CC22 #CaitlinClark #FeverRising #NowYouKnow #FromAnywhere #IndianaFever #WNBA

On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we discuss Trump’s disastrous televised address, Republicans announcing a plan to end the DHS shutdown, the US lifting sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... youtu.be/QJCgKNKqxIE

Immer mehr Frauen erleben den Albtraum von Deepfakes & digitaler Gewalt. Wir brauchen einen gesellschaftlichen Wandel und müssen das Unrecht beenden – jetzt! Denn das Recht auf sexuelle Selbstbestimmung endet nicht im Internet. Lena Gumnior zu unserem Plan für echten Schutz im Netz👇

"Comienzos y referentes" de Cesar Un fragmento de nuestro #podcasts Pisalo Stream en colaboración con Golden League ES

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

Arsenal title celebrations 22 years apart! It has been 22 long years for Arsenal fans, but the Premier League title has finally returned to North London!

So many special memories in Connecticut 🫶✨

NCAA's new "5-in-5" model sounds great on paper. But let's be real about what this actually is -- a backdoor to age limits that will have ripple effects for college sports.

What is Non-Commodity Content in SEO? #noncommoditycontent #aivideo #SEO

Varför är han så här? Hummuskatten Finn. #finncleo #caturday #catsofmastodon #FediPets

📊 EDGE replay: #20 Sebastian Aho (CAR) scores at 14:06 of the OT Period. Assisted by #37 Andrei Svechnikov, #24 Seth Jarvis. Score: CAR 3 - MTL 2 #SoundTheSiren

Spanish Power Lifter Man walks right into a spinning back kick before getting dropped by a slapping head kick. He tries to grunt his way through that body shot, but man...he's not okay after that.

Der Morgen in Zwiesel

...whatcha doin' back there, Maxwell? #AEWDoN

The best golf companion might be in Hong Kong. Think global. #HiringTruths #GlobalTalent This week’s episode is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app : buff.ly/f10lfjC

👉 Happy National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day! "Let's carry on supporting each other. It's a difficult role, but it's a very, very rewarding role at the same time." Marisa Lima, Advanced Nurse practitioner from Barts Health NHS Trust, has a message for all Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Please take the time to think about the fallen #memorialday #veteran #America

Catsuka 25th anniversary shikishi by Kuma Mitiana ♡ www.instagram.com/kuma_mitiana Want to take part? It's open until the end of this month 🙏 #Catsuka25years ➡️ www.catsuka.com/25years

SCUFF-JECTION!‼️ You need more cat in your life! 🎨 - Ghostellations

Pope Leo got behind the wheel of Ferrari’s first all-electric car at his residence in Castel Gandolfo near Rome.

🔥 Ukrainian drones of various types eliminate dozens of Russian infantry and destroy logistics transport in rear areas in the Donetsk region. 😎 Footage of combat work of drone operators of "BLACK SKY"

Talking Teeth Thursdsy talks time. Time never stands still and neither should mouth care. Let's talk key points in life where oral care should be updated and move with the times.

The unique Sterling capable of mimicking about 25 other birds. So synchronized in their flight during migration. They symbolize unity,adaptation and community. And one special thing, they represent the a new beginning (spring) and freedom/change.

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

Everyday is a loaded grey jog bottom day 😇😉

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What you see is the Trump Administration trying to navigate the waters they created

How can I turn this frown around? ☹️ #rap #remix #smile #hope #testimony #honest #truth #fyp #discover #rapper #reels #viralpost #explore #CHH #MusicSky

As IRCC reduces temporary residence backlogs, applicants benefit from more predictable timelines and stronger immigration confidence. Work permit holders gain clearer long-term PR opportunities in 2026. zurl.co/GcAkF

Manitoba continues prioritizing strategic recruitment, issuing only 32 invitations. This signals fewer but more focused opportunities for candidates with in-demand skills. zurl.co/E7LpI

Waylon had already mastered the central truth of Saturday morning long before the rest of us stumbled onto it: move slowly, observe everything. Just deep thoughts, strong coffee somewhere nearby, and the faint possibility of bacon entering the conversation. #WaylonTheDog #SaturdayMorning #LabLife

📍We’re in Santa Marta, Colombia for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels – a critical moment for action on climate. Watch our Head of Campaigns, Tyrone Scott, talk about what needs to happen here. ⬇️

Good morning GP Jody thanks buddy have a great Thursday,

oh boy more Viza It's been a while since I've actually worked on Famitracker so I'll consider this a warm-up ;^) #8bit #chiptune

This week, I joined local leaders and advocates as the Coalition for the Homeless of Central FL announced plans for a new center for women & families. We secured $3 million in federal funding for this important project to expand housing & fight for a future where everyone has a place to call home.

Když už potřebuješ oporu při chůzi tak ať to alespoň vypadá 😁 #MustHave

The Jesse Minter era is off to an encouraging start in Baltimore.

Election Day update from Solano County. The projected turnout is 35%, Denzen Cortez reports. See more updates: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-june-2-primary-election-live-updates/71463528 

US-202 SB EXIT TO PA-252/PAOLI 🕒 2:42 PM - 2:45 PM ET (8x speed) 🌡️ 74°F | Mostly Clear 📍: 40.067780,-75.451960

Q: If Trump is in such perfect health, why does he keep going back for checkups? Oz: I think he likes the results. He does really well. He aces the test every single day. Really? If that is actually the case and he's in "perfect" health, why does he need checkups every single day?

Dylan Harper gets so many steals hiding out and jumping the pass

Σούνιο. 30 Μαΐου 2026. Το Blue Micromoon ανέβηκε ακριβώς πίσω από τις κολώνες του Ναού του Ποσειδώνα. Το μικρότερο φεγγάρι του χρόνου, σε ευθυγράμμιση με ναό 2.500 ετών. Επόμενος συνδυασμός Blue Moon + Micromoon: 31 Δεκεμβρίου 2028.

This is a beat I made sampling Mary Poppins.

"I've always wanted to play in the World Cup... It still doesn't feel real to be honest."😅 Kobbie Mainoo ahead of his first World Cup🔥

The Kansas City Police Department’s fleet of drones will be at the ready during the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament held here June 11 to July 19. While I understand the need, I do have some concerns about the drones the department has at its disposal. LINK ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

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🇷🇴 ❗️A powerful explosion occurred in the Romanian port of Constanta According to local media, a naval drone exploded. The Prime Minister of Romania and the President of the country were urgently informed about the incident.

Q: Does Elections Alberta decide whether Citizen Initiatives (CI) become referendum questions? A: No. The type of CI petition and what happens if it is successful is determined by the Citizen Initiative Act, and not the person submitting it. Learn more: https://ow.ly/4FOB50Z7OPi