Andy Burnham has been urged to take the UK into the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact to help tackle small boat arrivals. The move would allow the UK to legally return migrants to the first EU country they entered and grant Britain access to the bloc’s biometric database, the Liberal Democrats say.

Burnham urged to join EU pact to tackle small boats and fix Brexit ‘mess’

Lib Dems accused Nigel Farage’s Reform of preferring to claim they would ‘send in the Navy at taxpayers’ expense’ and than admit they’re responsible

independent.co.uk

... and once they've done that, PIP can be abolished. Even for disabled people who don't live near a bus route or whose disability means they can do buses. I can see it coming....

Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social · last wk.

Disabled people in England will be able to travel by bus for free at any time of day from April 2027. Work and Pensions minister Lillian Greenwood tells #BBCBreakfast it's believed about one million people could benefit from the change

Just heard on Radio 3 news that benefits claimants will have to work 20 hours a week under plans issued by Reform UK. How come Reform with all of 8 MPs have the power to make that happen, dear BBC? Exasperating that you announce their press propaganda as if it is actually going to happen.

But why should Europe have to put up with Jesse Watters? Plus AOC is less progressive than a lot of European politicians, so probably Jesse Watters would hate it.

Mrs. Betty Bowers@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2w ago

AOC's best campaign ad ever!

People going about their daily lives without ever once having to go to the toilet

Suella De-Vil Shadowy spokesdemon for learning stuff@suellade.bsky.social · 3w ago

When Americans are the good guys?

Our statement on the EHRC Code of Practice.

Had a lovely time on Eday today. Rain and 13°C

The severity of violence against civilians in the West Bank is escalating dangerously, and our Government must take action. I have written to the new Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband to call for him to take more decisive action to hold Israel to account, and to support Palestinians in the West Bank.

If encouraging people to take photos of every woman in public toilets in case one of them is trans makes sense to her as keeping women safe, Rowling's so far down the rabbit hole I don't think there's any coming back

Natacha@natacha.bsky.social · 4w ago

Rowling has just told people to photograph any women using women’s toilets. Who is the real danger to women here…?

what's on my wish list? Putting Elon Musk on an island surrounded by sharks. Plenty of food and drink. But his only companion is a robot - preferably it would be one whose AI he had a hand in - and his only source of information is X, with no ability to post. What a relief for the rest of us.

I'm surprised the TERFs haven't called for Some Like it Hot to be banned.

So easily bought! Wes Streeting has taken £370k in private healthcare donations, clearly in return for influence. But he's already on over £170k a year as a cabinet minister. To abandon your principles that fully surely you'd want millions? WELP, guess he didn't have principles to begin with.

Jon Owen@anotherjon.bsky.social · last mo.

The Electoral Commission is assessing a £30,000 donation to Reform UK in the form of private flights which appears to have been secretly funded by a ‘credit’ from the air firm’s owner. @josiahmortimer.bsky.social for @bylinetimes.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/07/23/e...

so, if pufflings are baby puffins, goslings are baby geese and ducklings are baby ducks, are starlings baby stars?

I'm guessing there is less evidence of China interfering in US elections than there is of Russia doing it?

Well done the Church in Wales

Anupama Ranawana@msamrc.bsky.social · last mo.

Incredible statement from the Church in Wales on the ignominious Code of Practice: "The Church in Wales will not use equality law exemptions to exclude trans people from our worship, our sacraments, our pastoral care, or our common life." www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-...

Yes!!! #Fairvotes #PR www.bbc.com/news/article...

Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham

The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics.

bbc.com

this is chilling - and worse because most people have no idea it's going on. GCs silencing anyone who is critical of their beliefs while shouting they are the ones being silenced.

Alejandra Caraballo@esqueer.net · last mo.

JK Rowling through her TERF organization, Beira's Place have sent Amnesty International a demand letter seeking a full retraction of their report, a public apology, and a bar to future criticism of gender critical groups as anti rights orgs. If they don't comply, they'll commence legal action.

still on target with the 1,000,000 step challenge for Diabetes UK and still fundraising step.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/...

Prue's diabetes challenge

I'm taking on the One Million Steps Challenge and raising money for Diabetes UK

step.diabetes.org.uk

Oh dear Nige, seems like a scouring pad has been applied to your teflon coating in the last few weeks

blimey, England won the football. Getting ready for the tsunami of disappointment that's coming in the semis

So, story after story about Farage. What a pity he didn't come under this sort of scrutiny before. Could have saved us a lot of hate and division.

Somebody should explain to Zia Yusuf that the rule of law trumps mob rule in this country.

Did a search on MPs resigning. And up popped a very interesting example. Reading MP Henry Cadogan, 1842. Check it out.

Odds must be shortening on Count Binface winning the Clacton by-election.....

Nigel Farage has spent his whole life dodging responsibility for his actions. This new stunt is his latest attempt to escape consequences for his biggest grift. We won’t let him.

I can only imagine Farage thinks that winning a by-election would somehow make all the allegations about him go away. It really wouldn't. And there would be extra stuff for him to deal with too: "How could you cope with being PM if you can't cope with being questioned?"

never mind the "gifts". If Farage has only declared he owns 2 properties and he actually owns more, how is that not a slam dunk of a breach of what should have been on the register of interests? Doesn't matter who lives in them.

it's amazing how good Farage is at funding his life style through sponging off other people.

The small print is out, and it looks like Starmer’s Defence Investment Plan is built on fantasy maths - leaving a massive funding gap for Burnham to fix. Liberal Democrat plans for Defence Bonds would deliver the real, secure cash boost our forces need.

Obviously trans children and young people are different in Holland compared to the UK. Or maybe their review isn’t biased and politically motivated…? Can’t imagine which.

Riki Wilchins@rikiwilchins.bsky.social · 2mo ago

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jun [Link in Dutch] After Sweden and Finland moved to restrict GAC, Dutch Parliament mandated a medical review. Dutch Health Council finds that hormones work, they improve mental health, and thus "there is no reason not to offer the treatments." [HT A. R.]