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It is in a section for local news, but what the BBC considers to be local news & what it considers to be national news is certainly illuminating these days…

Craig Winstanley@cwinstan.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Can’t see anything about the GM Mayor election on the BBC website. I’m sure that would also have been the case if Reform was predicted to win. No doubt at all. Definitely…

This has gladdened my heart. Infantino or whatever-his-name-is -that Trump whisperer, needs to immediately resign in shame and should never been seen in a stadium again

Nadine Batchelor-Hunt@nadinebh.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This statement by UEFA on FIFA attempting to sell off the World Cup gave me goosebumps, what a statement - the beautiful game deserves no less “As so long as Europe has a voice, it will never be for sale.”

I've started to think they're just not serious political journalists. More like puppies bouncing atound desperate for their next treat /(click.) Its frankly an insult to the electorate's intelligence

Liam Thorp@liamthorp.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I really think some of my colleagues in the Parliamentary lobby need a bit of a break. The reporting at the moment is so frantic and a bit hysterical. Today Burnham is being accused of a major U-turn because he said he would look at something and then said he won't move ahead with it currently.

This is excellent news and not before time

Josiah Mortimer@josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Government has just asked the Electoral Commission to review election spending limits, which were massively hiked by the Tories. Could be very significant.

Go see this if you possibly can.. till June 15 at the #RoyalExchange . Powerful, gritty, and hopeful.

Reform UK’s Candidate in #Makerfield Rob Kenyon misses his first full council. He’s not signed his paperwork to be a councillor and he’s missed every meeting so far.

Just Reform's Makerfield candidate (Rob Kenyon) going down like a bucket of cold sick on Makerfield...

The search for me in Makerfield continues.

Haha yes to the woman in the audience who said to Reform candidate: ‘How can we trust you when your party leader will say ‘up the IRA’ for £80’ 😆

A very special moment as Cllr.Shaukat Ali is sworn in as Lord Mayor #Manchester #WeStandTogether

We just won a landmark case to protect one of Europe’s most important marine sanctuaries: the Dogger Bank. 💫 The court ruling sets a precedent for governments across Europe and sends a clear message: protected must mean protected.

So proud of our 22 Labour candidates across Tipton, Wednesbury and Coseley. Thank you for standing up for what we believe in, for proudly defending our vision for our towns and our neighbours. Polls open in half an hour. Today, vote for hope and for unity Vote Labour 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌹⛓️

Shout out for the South Manchester scouts and residents for their fantastic efforts in the #GreatBritshSpringClean..over 50 bags over the three weeks!

The Manchester Swifts Project comes to an end & Manchester, Swift City, is born. Thanks to Roshni of @rspb.bsky.social as she leaves for pastures new. It's been a fab project to support and we have over 40 more swift boxes in Chorlton Park ..homes eagerly awaiting the swifts' return this Summer

Thank you to Godfrey and his team of litter pickers who Cllr Dave and I joined this morning in Hough End Fields. A fun hour despite the cold the rain and the wind! @McrLabour@bsky.social @jomidge.bsky.social

Moscow stands to gain from higher energy prices and the diversion of air-defences to the Middle East. EU Foreign Ministers were clear that Ukraine remains Europe’s top security priority. Attention for Ukraine will not be allowed to fizzle out. Extract from my press conference ↓

Tuesday headlines 2/3 👉 Manchester selects Glenbrook for 100% affordable Hulme scheme www.placenorthwest.co.uk/manchester-s...

Credit unions help people access fair, ethical finance. But an outdated law is holding them back. I’ve signed this petition to update the rules so credit unions can grow and serve more communities. Sign here 👇 party.coop/campaign/com...

Let credit unions serve their communities

Don’t let outdated laws hold credit unions back.

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Climate scepticism is growing, UK MPs and councillors must act now – EnvironmentJournal environmentjournal.online/headlines/cl...

Climate scepticism is growing, UK MPs and councillors must act now

A cross party caucus of parliament members is championing a new approach to environmental policy and action, but it can’t stop in Westminster.  Senior politicians and party leaders within the Conserva...

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Coming to the aid of your ally. You’d think that on this topic if no other, Tony Blair would have the self -awareness to keep his opinions to himself. Apparently not

Don't worry about it ...we've not joined

Otto English@ottoenglish.bsky.social · 7mo ago

History lesson. Our once great ally didn't come to our aid until 1917. Our once great ally didn't come to our aid again until 1941.

Turnout in Gorton & Denton is 47.62%. It was 47.8% at the general election in 2024.

Great piece here from Angeliki who is fighting a great campaign www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Neighbour does not hate neighbour in Gorton and Denton. That’s why Labour will beat Reform | Angeliki Stogia

We see Thursday’s byelection as a straight fight between us and Farage’s poisonous politics, says Angeliki Stogia, Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection

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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper: “Sudan is the worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st century. “I spoke to an aid worker who has worked in conflict zones for 20 years. She said she had never seen sexual violence on this scale. “

Sorry..not sorry... www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Jim Ratcliffe sorry his ‘choice of language offended some people’ after saying UK colonised by immigrants – politics live

Manchester United owner responds to criticism by saying: ‘It is critical that we maintain an open debate on the challenges facing the UK’

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Entirely my experience too - much easier to get appointments for me and mine I'll give it a bit longer, but I think I'm gonna sack off the private health (it's was only ever for getting fast examinations)

mimij9.bsky.social@mimij9.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Used the NHS for the third time in the space of a few mnths, different depts. This time I went to minor injuries hospital. Rang at 12pm Got a call back 30 mins later. Got an app for 2:30pm Seen at 3:00pm X-ray at 3:15pm Seen again at 4:00 Out in 1 hr 45 mins. Our NHS has really improved. ♥️

Come on the North...🌹

This is illuminating. Do listen Playing from 0:00 open.spotify.com/episode/48Ul...

173. The man Putin can’t silence: Bill Browder and sanctioning Russia

Spotify video

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With a new Land Use Framework looming, the UK Government has the opportunity to take these steps for England. We’ve called for rewilding to be at the heart of this framework👇 https://f.mtr.cool/llzmkkncpq 🧵3/3

A Wilder Land Use Framework

The UK Government is running a consultation to hear what people think about their Land Use Framework. Read our response to the consultation.

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