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

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.

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

“We do have to maintain a bedrock of freedom of speech and of peaceful protest... Otherwise, you don’t have democracy, you’ve locked it up.” Baroness Hale says it plainly. Yet just this week, MPs approved more draconian anti-protest measures. When dissent is suppressed, so is democracy itself.

“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.

Should Nigel Farage be able to create 200 life peers after the next election? How will the House of Lords work if a party of government or the official opposition has no - or next to no - representation in the Lords? The House of Lords is unprepared for today's multi-party politics.

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.

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.

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.

💬 “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.

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Rep. Seth Magaziner really just pulled out cardboard signs with Trump quotes and turned the whole thing into an "explain it to me like I'm five" moment... Brilliant.

Most people were already aware of Felon and GOP's greed, racism, xenophobia, grifting and gaslighting & inhumane tactics. And a few GOP have finally found their spine.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on the return of Ayo Dosunmu for Game 2: “He gives us another offensive threat, two-way player, coast-to-coast guy. All the things that he does best is exactly the type of thing that we need.”

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Building on our rich heritage to develop the future of the region’s rail through new stations and investment.

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The Senate parliamentarian just ruled Trump's $1B ballroom fund needs 60 votes. Zero Democrats are backing his ballroom odyssey after the East Wing demolition. The odds? Worse than winning Powerball. Watch full video here: substack.com/@thekenharba...

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The Justice Department doesn't work for Donald Trump. Yesterday, it is again acting like it does by opening a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who won two civil judgments against him for sexual abuse and defamation.

Some conversations don’t need scripts. They need honesty. 🎙️ WHY SCRIPTED UNFILTERED | UNSCRIPTED | UNLOCKED Coming soon. #WhyScripted #Podcast #RealConversations #Unscripted

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Stephanie Steiner for US House of Representatives, District 4 talks Clean Water.

Hey, Utah! Noisy stuff, on top of everything else.

Power play goal for Carolina! Scored by Shayne Gostisbehere with 01:58 remaining in the 2nd period. Assisted by Seth Jarvis and Nikolaj Ehlers. Carolina: 5 Montreal: 0 #MTLvsCAR #SoundTheSiren #GoHabsGo

Nikolas Ferreira criou um passado na favela que não existe. Ele estudou em escola particular, morou na França e se formou um universidade privada. O pai é pastor, mas já trabalhou em uma multinacional. Vídeo completo nas outras redes sociais.

Ya know what else has been frozen since 2009?! The Federal Minimum wage which is still $7.25! Which Republicans constantly vote not to raise & I'm supposed to feel sorry for them because they only make $174k a year?!

Let's cut to the chase: Marvel's Wolverine launches September 15, 2026. Wishlist #WolverinePS5 now: insom.games/MW-Wishlist

Season 2 is coming. #CIACBS

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🌐 "It's an important opportunity for us in 2026 to rebuild and to also shape the #HIV response how we want it" Yvette Raphael is part of the #RethinkRebuildRise movement! 📢 As #WorldAIDSDay approaches & we look toward #AIDS2026, join the call to action: zurl.co/xhB00

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It was a great honour to participate in Dodge for the Cure. 🏐 Thank you to Vancouver Island Dodgeball, the sponsors, and everyone who came out to help raise funds for cancer research! @bccancerfdn.bsky.social #Nanaimo #Lanztville #bcpoli #FightCancer

Hol’ on now. I thought it was just buzz. But Netflix has filmed promo!

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Scottish businesses are struggling & many face a 400% tax increase under the SNP Scottish Govt. Scotland's high streets need more support - an overhaul of business rates would help achieve stronger economic growth. A Scottish Labour government would deliver this.

The Iberville Parish president said he is confident a lawsuit claiming the parish and other officials are responsible for the Nottoway Plantation fire will be dismissed.

By thebonginvestor 2 The proposed payment would act as Russia’s membership contribution to the Board of Peace, which was created under a broader Gaza peace framework. On Feb 13, 2026, Kremlin emphasized the scale of the pledge, saying Russia was the only country to commit $1 billion to Palestine.

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I guess Thekla is not a Trekkie… #thekla #krisstatlander #aew #collision #aewcollision #wrestlesky #wrestling #wrestlingalldayallnight

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May 31, 1998: Chicago's Scottie Pippen drives and scores with two minutes to go in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Indiana. Pippen had 17 PTS/12 REB/2 STL and Michael Jordan had 28 PTS/9 REB/8 AST in the Bulls' 88-83 win. The Pacers' Reggie Miller scored 22 PTS.

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Colorado winter: mildly dramatic. Colorado spring: loading… 🌱 If labs have been on the back burner, ABOLabs comes to you—no waiting rooms, no winter commute. abolabs.org

450 helmets were handed out to students today at St. Anthony Catholic School, with St. Sebastian also taking part. Great community event with Toronto Police, SickKids and local partners focused on keeping kids safe on bikes. #Toronto #BikeSafety #RoadSafety #Ontario

Yes, the grifting is beyond maddening.

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Understanding the Physics of the Fifth Dimension! Stop looking for the Divine in distant realms. Understand the ground of all being and how all realities emerge and dissolve from your infinite self.