Compared to the local elections in May, where Greens/CPA had a pact the Labour vote is up and the Green vote is down. Right vote and Liberal Democrat vote down.

Rafael Behr on Polanski: “His authority is solar-powered, activated only when the light of an enthusiastic crowd shines directly on him. If there is a risk of no applause, he powers down.”

Blue Lights is the BBC at its very best. What a brilliant series.

Just to be clear. Zionism is not racism. Some Zionists can be racist but that is a totally different thing.

The Spectator encapsulates that Monday morning feeling for those asking why the chicken crossed the road.

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From The Spectator

A population crisis. Between 2013 and 2023, London's population of 0–9-year-olds fell by 99,100, despite the capital's overall population growing by 506,000. The decline , externalhas been steeper in inner than outer London. (BBC)

A dream job for Arsenal fans working in TV. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...

Loved watching all the World Cup games with my daughter. I thought ITV were the best broadcaster this time round.

The funeral was today. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

London gives…

The ever brilliant Matt.

I ❤️ the NHS. Once again my treatment has been delivered with excellence and compassion. It is to be treasured.

Apparently Facebook/Meta have gagged Sarah Wynn-Williams from promoting her book Careless People about life working within Facebook. It was one of the best non-fiction books I read last year so I thought it worth a bit more promotion,

Newman in the Sunday Times.

The party that didn’t bother getting across the rules. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ineligible Greens may cost up to £250,000 for new by-elections

A number of Green councillors are ineligible to take up elected positions, leading to by-elections.

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What a typically mean spirited response from the Islington Tribune to hard working councillors who gave so much to the borough. It’s become an anti-Labour propaganda sheet.

My postal vote was issued on April 17th but still hasn’t arrived. I know of lots of people in the same situation. Can the post office be trusted to support democracy?

It’s a great school. @parliamenthill.bsky.social www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2600518...

North London school ranked among country's best performers

Parliament Hill School has been recognised by The Schools, Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) in this year’s Educational Outcomes Awards,…

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‘We won’t applaud those who set the world on fire just because they turn up with a bucket.’ – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez refuses to fully endorse the ceasefire

He has a point. www.instagram.com/reel/DWEJUbv...

Jack Dart on Instagram: "The media has convinced you that Keir Starmer is the worst Prime Minister in history. They’re lying to you. #ukpolitics #politics #keirstarmer"

11K likes, 670 comments - jackwdart on March 19, 2026: "The media has convinced you that Keir Starmer is the worst Prime Minister in history. They’re lying to you. #ukpolitics #politics #keirstarmer"...

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Here at Rare we are proud to be making a feature doc on the singer Duffy for Disney+.

Pop star Duffy to tell story of her kidnap in Disney+ feature doc

Rare TV and Stellify Media will co-produce biopic of the Mercy singer, who withdrew from public life

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One for all you literary Arsenal fans. This Saturday at the British Library. @arsefc.bsky.social events.bl.uk/events/footb...

Football Writing Festival: Arsenal Special | British Library

Join us for a day of talks, conversations and fun all about the British Library’s ‘local team’, Arsenal FC, currently favourites to win the Premier League.

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Islington Labour delivers. Just look at the evidence. www.instagram.com/reel/DWEup6T...