The Chancellor could hold a press conference to say she cannot appoint someone to an ‘office of profit’ when there is so little transparency about their current finances. Let the current investigations conclude, and he can resign (again) – if he hasn’t first been disqualified.

Ed Davey@eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 2mo ago

The Chancellor has the power to stop Farage's cynical ploy. I've written to her this morning urging her to act. Farage should not be allowed to resign until the investigation into his dodgy dealings has concluded. The people of Clacton deserve the facts first.

The Green Party say they will not stand in the Clacton by-election either. Zack Polanski: "This is a desperate stunt from a desperate politician whose lifetime of grifting is finally catching up with him. Greens will play no part in his political circus"

oh, this is fun. Farage spent decades failing to become a member of parliament. Here's a proposal to stop him *ceasing* to be one

Ed Davey@eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 2mo ago

The Government must block Nigel Farage’s resignation until the Standards Commissioner finishes investigating him. The people of Clacton deserve the full facts. If a by-election does go ahead, all parties should stand aside. We cannot give oxygen to this vanity project.

I've done nothing wrong*. Can I have ten minutes to camera on all the news channels too please?

Irony is dead.

I’m not a proportional representation nut but it is worth noting today that the only prime minister recently to last a full electoral term headed a two party coalition government Objectively, the first-past-the-post gives you stability and strong government argument has gone out the window

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield with a 20% lead over Reform UK. But this result wasn't just about Burnham. It was shored up by thousands of Green and Lib Dem voters who crossed party lines to keep the far-right out, delivering the Labour candidate an outright majority.🧵

Once I had the idea that Chris Mason is doing Starmer's daily horoscope, I could not unhave it. Have a listen with that thought in your head. In terms of pacing, writing, and tone, it could not be more perfect.

Ten years since the UK voted to leave the EU, public opinion in areas with strong Leave votes has shifted. Makerfield is such a constituency, where we find only 34% of voters are now happy the UK left the EU. www.thenewworld.co.uk/matt-withers...

How Makerfield fell out of love with Brexit

As Andy Burnham’s crucial by-election nears, a new poll eases fears that he may be damaged by his enthusiasm for the EU

thenewworld.co.uk

'Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield' Our work with @fwddem.com in the @theguardian.com featuring @peterkellner.bsky.social and @robfordmancs.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield

Left-leaning voters more willing to back Andy Burnham than Restore supporters are to vote Reform

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I absolutely love this, long may it stand. The ruling's rejoinder to the idea that 'users can check for themselves' is 👌🏼 the-decoder.com/landmark-ger...

Landmark German ruling declares Google's AI Overviews are Google's own words and makes it liable for false answers

A German regional court has ruled that Google is directly liable for the content of its AI search overviews. According to the court, previous limited liability protections for search engine operators ...

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The tactical vote to stop Reform in Makerfield on 18th June is: 🔴 Labour - Andy Burnham

Despite what you’ve heard about Reform’s rise, a majority of voters in this country are progressive. Divided, we lose. So let’s start winning together🤝 @pef-online.bsky.social

I’m excited to join @andyburnham.bsky.social, @carolinelucas.bsky.social, and many more at #ChangeNOW! 📅 Sat. 30 May | 📍 London 🎟️ Join us: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve... @compassoffice.bsky.social @pef-online.bsky.social

CHANGE: NOW! Mobilising the Progressive Majority

We need an organised, strategised, and substantial progressive agenda across parties - and the cooperation to make it happen. That’s why Compass and Progressive Economic Forum are hosting a day of d...

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Over half a million people visited StopReformUK.vote in the run up to the 7th May elections – proof that people are seeking advice on how to vote tactically, putting the greater good ahead of their own party loyalties. Thank you to everyone who voted tactically to stop Reform! (or the Tories)

THREE THOUSAND!!!!!!!!

Vote to Stop Reform@stopreform.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We've started to roll out our tactical voting advice for the UK elections in May: stopreformuk.vote We're working as fast as we can to give advice in every single election. That's over 3000 elections! It includes Council, Mayor, Senedd and Scottish Parliament.

We've started to roll out our tactical voting advice for the UK elections in May: stopreformuk.vote We're working as fast as we can to give advice in every single election. That's over 3000 elections! It includes Council, Mayor, Senedd and Scottish Parliament.

Stop Reform and the Tories

Stop Reform and the Tories in the UK Parliament, Local Elections, the Senedd, and the Scottish Parliament.

stopreformuk.vote

I’m consistently awed at what this tiny bunch of incredible volunteers gets done. Dream team @FWDDEM.com

Vote to Stop Reform@stopreform.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We've started to roll out our tactical voting advice for the UK elections in May: stopreformuk.vote We're working as fast as we can to give advice in every single election. That's over 3000 elections! It includes Council, Mayor, Senedd and Scottish Parliament.

A comment from Forward Democracy, the organisation behind StopReformUK.vote, on the results of the Gorton and Denton by-election

Vote together, vote early, vote tactically in Gorton & Denton bylinetimes.com/2026/02/24/e... @fwddem.com

Exclusive Poll: Anti-Reform Tactical Voters Poised to Defeat Nigel Farage's Party in Gorton and Denton By-election

Greens and Labour are in an effective dead heat against Reform UK, with tactical voters leaning towards Zack Polanski’s party

bylinetimes.com

Reform could gain another MP this Thursday. That's why we're urging Labour, Lib Dem, & other party supporters to lend their vote to the Greens this time in Gorton & Denton. We've carried out extensive research and it points to this being our best chance of stopping a very real threat from Reform.

Vote to Stop Reform@stopreform.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Our latest tactical voting advice to stop Reform: stopreformuk.vote/parl/gorton-... Parliamentary by-election 26th Feb 2026 🟢 Gorton & Denton = GREEN #Manchester #ByElection

We will be providing tactical voting advice for the Gorton and Denton by-election. With an accuracy of 99.67% in the 2024 GE (stopreformuk.vote/results) we know people will trust us over biased party claims and questionable bar charts to help them Stop Reform.

Stop the Tories and Reform

Your vote is your power. Use it tactically to get the Tories and Reform out, then influence your new MP and the next government.

stopreformuk.vote

“We’re the tactical vote to stop Reform!” “No, we’re the tactical vote to stop Reform!” If only there was an independent, unbiased, proven accurate tactical voting website to help voters in Gorton and Denton…. >> Follow @stopreform.bsky.social for advice >>

Started off a list earlier this week & struggled to find all the MPs that have actually set up profiles on Bluesky rather than just be on X. So built a little utility via TheyWorkForYou and Bluesky APIs to see if I could make it more comprehensive, so far I think I've found about 353 mps.dowu.uk

Cory is always incisive. Will be great to catch him on tour via this webinar, tomorrow lunchtime tech.unions.org.uk

Tech unions against enshittification, with Cory Doctorow - Tech unions at the TUC

Online event – 18 Nov 2025 Tech unions against enshittification, with Cory Doctorow The internet is getting worse by the day, for users and tech workers alike. It’s part of the big tech playbook to de...

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I want to read this book and for it to reach all the communities who need it. If you want to keep the hard right out of UK government, and see PR in our lifetimes, this could be a critical resource. Please support the crowdfunder and be part of making it happen.

West Country Voices@westcountryvoices.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Please support this if you can. Absent PR, some constituencies without a clear tactical vote will need primaries to ensure Reform UK are kept out. This is the How-to book... www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-people...

Please support this if you can. Absent PR, some constituencies without a clear tactical vote will need primaries to ensure Reform UK are kept out. This is the How-to book... www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-people...

Proud of the support the Forward Democracy team has given the voters of Caerphilly. Their tactical voting was historic. Well Plaid! The numbers – a thread, courtesy of @chickabiddybex.bsky.social 🙌🙏🗳️

Becky بکی@chickabiddybex.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Caerphilly By-Election in numbers 15/10/25 @mvtfwd.bsky.social advised the tactical vote: Plaid Cymru 27k - People in Caerphilly reached by our ads 7k - People in Wales we emailed 10k - Plaid leaflets featuring our advice 3848 - Votes Plaid beat Reform by 1 - Tactical voting sites providing advice

Proposal for news outlets: Create a section below the fold or inner pages called ‘The Zone’ where you can put all the mad things that have been said. Keep the front page for what is being done.

Important thread on misinformation and bias

David Rand@dgrand.bsky.social · 2y ago

🚨In Nature🚨 Meta is dropping fact-checking to avoid anti-conservative bias- but is there actually evidence of bias? We this test empirically & find that conservatives * ARE suspended more * BUT share more misinfo So suspension isn't necessarily evidence of bias www.nature.com/articles/s41...