Martin Warne
@martinwarne.net
Spurs fan, digital consultant. Labour & Co-op Party member. Fabian. Labour Movement for Europe. SERA. Republic. UTAW (CWU). Occasional MAMIL π΄ββοΈ
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Martin Warne
@martinwarne.net
Β· Nov 17
Used to have this argument with fellow Cons and, ultimately, unless and until I am a member of the Cabinet, I'm undo no obligation not to publicly oppose dumb things my party does.
Labour is going to introduce safe routes for those claiming refugee status while everybody here is talking about βjewellery theftβ proposals. I strongly suspect the latter was meant to divert Sun readersβ attention from clocking the former while you are meant to be welcoming the former. π«€
βUntil I am [bound by some form of collective responsibility], I'm under no obligation not to publicly oppose dumb things my party does.β
I am adopting this as my position regarding the Labour Party.
I am adopting this as my position regarding the Labour Party.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Did anyone miss VAR during the earlier rounds? Or in the FA Cup this weekend? No.
January 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Did anyone miss VAR during the earlier rounds? Or in the FA Cup this weekend? No.
Does the WP on its number plate stand for Wank Panzer?
January 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Does the WP on its number plate stand for Wank Panzer?
Given the likely margin of error (+/- 3%) that's basically a three-way tie at the top.
January 13, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Given the likely margin of error (+/- 3%) that's basically a three-way tie at the top.
New blogpost: Nur Begum goes solo in bid to Make #Newham Great Again. forestgate.net/2026/01/12/e...
Even more independent
Leaflet posted to Facebook by Little Ilford councillor Nur Begum Little Ilford councillor Nur Begum only crossed the floor to the Newham Independents in November, but it looks like sheβs already moβ¦
forestgate.net
January 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
New blogpost: Nur Begum goes solo in bid to Make #Newham Great Again. forestgate.net/2026/01/12/e...
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π² Cycling in London should be safe and fun for everyone, and this May, we have a real chance to push candidates to commit to help making that a reality...
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January 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM
π² Cycling in London should be safe and fun for everyone, and this May, we have a real chance to push candidates to commit to help making that a reality...
π But, we need your help to do so - please consider donating today: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
π But, we need your help to do so - please consider donating today: bit.ly/4rDZ1GJ
January 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Feels very smol bean government to brief about how everything gets in your way and not be able to say "Every department and minister off the CSAM website by 5pm".
January 9, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Feels very smol bean government to brief about how everything gets in your way and not be able to say "Every department and minister off the CSAM website by 5pm".
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
I think the reversion to SV is in the England and Wales Devolution Bill (something like that) and itβs still working its way through parliament. Whether or not thereβs some statutory instrument route to make the change for existing mayoral elections in the meantime, I donβt know.
January 8, 2026 at 11:23 AM
I think the reversion to SV is in the England and Wales Devolution Bill (something like that) and itβs still working its way through parliament. Whether or not thereβs some statutory instrument route to make the change for existing mayoral elections in the meantime, I donβt know.
Not sure if having the election under FPTP makes a Labour win more or less likely.
(I thought the government would have prioritised undoing the Tory Elections Act in time for the 2026 locals, but apparently they havenβt)
(I thought the government would have prioritised undoing the Tory Elections Act in time for the 2026 locals, but apparently they havenβt)
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Not sure if having the election under FPTP makes a Labour win more or less likely.
(I thought the government would have prioritised undoing the Tory Elections Act in time for the 2026 locals, but apparently they havenβt)
(I thought the government would have prioritised undoing the Tory Elections Act in time for the 2026 locals, but apparently they havenβt)
On our local high street last week.
January 8, 2026 at 10:37 AM
On our local high street last week.
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The obvious implication is that this justifies killing her. These people are simply evil.
Jesse Watters highlights that Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE, had "pronouns in her bio" and "leaves behind a lesbian partner and a child from a previous marriage"
January 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
The obvious implication is that this justifies killing her. These people are simply evil.
Just discovered this account. Well worth a follow.
'Alice Underground' by Gail Brodholt
gailbrodholt.com
gailbrodholt.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Just discovered this account. Well worth a follow.
Yes, it will. I donβt see it when Iβm in France.
January 8, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Yes, it will. I donβt see it when Iβm in France.
Congratulations to @blossom-young.bsky.social on being elected chair of #Newham Co-operative Party last night.
January 8, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Congratulations to @blossom-young.bsky.social on being elected chair of #Newham Co-operative Party last night.
Same for Arsenal, City, Chelseaβ¦
January 7, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Same for Arsenal, City, Chelseaβ¦
He knows itβs a bad one too
January 7, 2026 at 8:47 PM
He knows itβs a bad one too
January 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
@andrewteale.me.uk Do you know if the London boroughs holding mayoral elections this year will be using FPTP or supplementary vote? Very much hoping itβs the latter but canβt find anything definitive online.
January 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
@andrewteale.me.uk Do you know if the London boroughs holding mayoral elections this year will be using FPTP or supplementary vote? Very much hoping itβs the latter but canβt find anything definitive online.