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Dawn Butler MP@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 4h ago

Today, the EHRC Code takes effect, restricting which toilets trans people can use. As a proud ally, I backed EDM 240 calling it unworkable. This debate is still dominated by people who don’t understand the realities of trans people’s lives.

FRANCE 24 English@en.france24.com · 8h ago

🔴 BREAKING - Democrat El-Sayed narrowly wins high-profile Michigan US Senate primary

Democrat El-Sayed narrowly wins high-profile Michigan US Senate primary

The Democratic Party's progressive wing scored a high-profile victory when Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's US Senate primary, US media projected on Wednesday, giving its anti-establishment message ​a boost ‌ahead of November's midterm elections. El-Sayed, whose message focused on ⁠healthcare, the economy and an end to unconditional military aid to Israel, was the first progressive to win a ‌statewide primary in a state that President Donald Trump carried in 2024. Tuesday's ⁠vote, billed as a defining test of the party's direction, became an election-night cliffhanger before US media projected early on Wednesday that El-Sayed ​had narrowly prevailed over US Representative Haley Stevens, a moderate supported ‌by Democratic leaders and pro-Israel groups. The race served as a battleground between progressives and moderates over support for Israel, an issue that has played out in primaries nationwide ‌this year. But unlike contests in liberal bastions, this was a statewide race in a Midwestern swing state for ​a seat Democrats must win if they have any hopes of securing a Senate majority in November. Stevens benefited from tens of millions of dollars in ​spending by a pro-Israel super PAC, and her supporters argued she was the more ​electable candidate in the general election, when she ​will face Republican Mike Rogers, a former U.S. representative. Analysts had said one significant factor in El-Sayed's favor was that Michigan ​is home to some of the country's largest Arab American communities, where hostility to Israel runs deep. The result is likely to be scrutinized by prospective 2028 presidential contenders searching for a message to reconnect with voters after the party's loss ⁠to Trump in the 2024 presidential election. El-Sayed's victory could intensify debate within Democratic ranks over the political ⁠appeal of economic ​populism, anti-establishment campaigning and a tougher approach towards Israel. (FRANCE 24 with Reuters)

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Andrew Sharpe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿|🇪🇺@andrew.sharpe.scot · yesterday

It's 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆. You won't hear it from the BBC in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland, but pass rates are up at every level, the poverty related attainment gap is closing further, and a record number of university places for Scots students have been awarded - a proud day for Scotland’s education system.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Booker: "Ghislaine Maxwell is sitting in the lowest possible confinement after giving no information that helped us get one more investigation started and has been silent, and the man responsible for that we're about to make the attorney general of the US ... this is farcical."

Thanh Neville, MD, MSHS@thanh-neville.bsky.social · yesterday

I did not work countless hours in an ICU full of proned patients and go back to my hotel crying because we lost more patients in a day than a typical week to hear a moron with a worm in his brain say that the ICU's were empty. I AM SO FUCKING ANGRY.

Dr. Lucky Tran@luckytran.com · 3d ago

I worked for New York’s largest medical center at the start of the pandemic. There were morgue trucks on the streets. They set up emergency medical tents in Central Park. Healthcare worker colleagues died. It is horrific that RFK Jr is on national TV lying that ICUs were empty.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk · 2d ago

Young Londoners need safe spaces to stay active, develop new skills and build lasting friendships. City Hall is investing £1.5 million to help keep young people safe this summer, with my London Violence Reduction Unit working alongside the Premier League and football charities.

Adam Bienkov@adambienkov.bsky.social · 2d ago

Nigel Farage just took a question from a 'journalist' at his press conference, who turned out to be his former chief adviser Raheem Kassam, who asks him why the media are being so unfair to him

AladdinNoons@aladdinnoons.bsky.social · 3d ago

Any academic studies on how well primary school children of the 7 pence a head “free” breakfasts generation are thriving? Maybe Theresa May or author of the policy Nick Timothy MP can update us on the policy success & other manifesto glories What a joke this system of government / democracy is

AladdinNoons@aladdinnoons.bsky.social · 3d ago

Do not give me commonwealth games (they haven’t), do not give me UK Brexit Games (they haven’t) Do not give me a fucking ridiculous government department headed by successive SoS DCMS that do absolutely fuck all. Close the department. Give money back to councils. What a parasite she is. Disgrace

AladdinNoons@aladdinnoons.bsky.social · 5d ago

Rather odd we don’t hear of rip roaring successful mayoralties of Ben Houchen and Andrea Jenkyns. Of course there was great nightmare of Brum that couldn’t move a bin lorry for years. Serious scams. Give the councils their money back and set fire to all quangos Cheerio x

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk · 5d ago

I want London to be the best city in the world to grow up in. My London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has teamed up with the Premier League and London's football club charities this summer. At Spurs Training Centre, I saw how we’re helping young Londoners build confidence, skills and friendships.

From left to right: Martin Ho, Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur Women; Alex White, CEO of the Premier League Foundation; Yvonne Lawson, CEO and Founder of the Godwin Lawson Foundation; Mayor of London Sadiq Khan; Lib Peck, Director of London's Violence Reduction Unit; Deputy Mayor Joanne McCartney; Freddie Hudson, Chair of London United and Head of Arsenal in the Community; and Marc Leckie, CEO of Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, standing together in front of the white exterior wall of the Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre, featuring the club's large blue crest.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks with young people and coaches during a football session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan takes part in a football drill with young people during a visit to Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan crouches beside Zion Green as they both smile and give a thumbs up to the camera, standing next to a yellow football on an outdoor terrace at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre.
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk · last wk.

Pinned: London's place as a global tech capital. Delighted to join Pinterest staff for the opening of their new UK headquarters, which is a huge vote of confidence in our capital. Setting up shop on Oxford Street will mean they can play a part in revitalising the beating heart of our city.

Mayor Sadiq Khan stands next to a man inside a room where the walls are decorated with images of different Pinterest pins - cakes, flowers, models and houses.Mayor Sadiq Khan holds a microphone and addresses a room where an audience listens, sitting around tables.Mayor Sadiq Khan stands next to Jamie Oliver, a man and a woman in front of a circular window. The Pinterest logo and the words 'Keep current' are visible on the wall behind them.