@vote16.bsky.social
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Some in the UK may feel superior when looking at the Trump regime, but the USA is far from the only democracy being undermined by Russian money and agents.
We need a full investigation into the extent of Russia's interference in Brexit and UK elections.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We need a full investigation into the extent of Russia's interference in Brexit and UK elections.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Some in the UK may feel superior when looking at the Trump regime, but the USA is far from the only democracy being undermined by Russian money and agents.
We need a full investigation into the extent of Russia's interference in Brexit and UK elections.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We need a full investigation into the extent of Russia's interference in Brexit and UK elections.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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@alanrenwick.bsky.social is speaking at an in-person event at Kensington Central Library tomorrow night.
Co-organised with Operation Black Vote and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social, the event is part of a series about how democracy works and how to shape political decisions.
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Co-organised with Operation Black Vote and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social, the event is part of a series about how democracy works and how to shape political decisions.
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Use your voice | Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
www.rbkc.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
@alanrenwick.bsky.social is speaking at an in-person event at Kensington Central Library tomorrow night.
Co-organised with Operation Black Vote and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social, the event is part of a series about how democracy works and how to shape political decisions.
Sign up 👇
Co-organised with Operation Black Vote and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social, the event is part of a series about how democracy works and how to shape political decisions.
Sign up 👇
Whoop, whoop, whoop!!
Although I’m still not going to believe it until it’s actually before parliament
Although I’m still not going to believe it until it’s actually before parliament
November 26, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Whoop, whoop, whoop!!
Although I’m still not going to believe it until it’s actually before parliament
Although I’m still not going to believe it until it’s actually before parliament
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What five principal areas does the government’s elections policy paper actually cover?
And what five 'sins of omission' does it make?
The new edition of our constitutional review gives a digestible, expert analysis.
Read more 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
And what five 'sins of omission' does it make?
The new edition of our constitutional review gives a digestible, expert analysis.
Read more 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What five principal areas does the government’s elections policy paper actually cover?
And what five 'sins of omission' does it make?
The new edition of our constitutional review gives a digestible, expert analysis.
Read more 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
And what five 'sins of omission' does it make?
The new edition of our constitutional review gives a digestible, expert analysis.
Read more 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
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💪 A strong public service broadcaster is crucial for a functional democracy.
🗣️ Without a trusted source of information, voters are at danger of being misled and manipulated
🎥 The BBC is not perfect, but it is indispensable.
https://bit.ly/3XhSymX
🗣️ Without a trusted source of information, voters are at danger of being misled and manipulated
🎥 The BBC is not perfect, but it is indispensable.
https://bit.ly/3XhSymX
My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
From public service broadcasting to an independent judiciary, these are the things that we must fight to keep, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
💪 A strong public service broadcaster is crucial for a functional democracy.
🗣️ Without a trusted source of information, voters are at danger of being misled and manipulated
🎥 The BBC is not perfect, but it is indispensable.
https://bit.ly/3XhSymX
🗣️ Without a trusted source of information, voters are at danger of being misled and manipulated
🎥 The BBC is not perfect, but it is indispensable.
https://bit.ly/3XhSymX
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Labour is desperately trying to appeal to Reform supporters. In October, we asked people in the UK if they perceive a party as a "party for someone like them". Only very few people say this for both Labour and Reform. The correlation is negative. Labour is chasing an electorate that does not exist.
November 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Labour is desperately trying to appeal to Reform supporters. In October, we asked people in the UK if they perceive a party as a "party for someone like them". Only very few people say this for both Labour and Reform. The correlation is negative. Labour is chasing an electorate that does not exist.
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🎉 New publication 🎉 Why do #youngpeople vote for the #AfD? This question has kept our research project busy for quite some time, so I'm beyond excited that our first article - co-authored with @timonscheuer.bsky.social - is now out in #GermanPolitics! 🤩 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🎉 New publication 🎉 Why do #youngpeople vote for the #AfD? This question has kept our research project busy for quite some time, so I'm beyond excited that our first article - co-authored with @timonscheuer.bsky.social - is now out in #GermanPolitics! 🤩 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 33% (=)
GRN: 17% (-1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 12 Nov.
Changes w/ 5-6 Nov.
RFM: 33% (=)
GRN: 17% (-1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 12 Nov.
Changes w/ 5-6 Nov.
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 33% (=)
GRN: 17% (-1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 12 Nov.
Changes w/ 5-6 Nov.
RFM: 33% (=)
GRN: 17% (-1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 12 Nov.
Changes w/ 5-6 Nov.
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Half the citizens of the UK now say they support parties that have only 10 MPs in parliament
Never has the necessity for a fair voting system being more urgent
The old-school parties are sticking with the outdated system out of desperate self-interest
Never has the necessity for a fair voting system being more urgent
The old-school parties are sticking with the outdated system out of desperate self-interest
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 33% (=)
GRN: 17% (-1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 12 Nov.
Changes w/ 5-6 Nov.
RFM: 33% (=)
GRN: 17% (-1)
CON: 16% (=)
LAB: 15% (=)
LDM: 11% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 12 Nov.
Changes w/ 5-6 Nov.
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Half the citizens of the UK now say they support parties that have only 10 MPs in parliament
Never has the necessity for a fair voting system being more urgent
The old-school parties are sticking with the outdated system out of desperate self-interest
Never has the necessity for a fair voting system being more urgent
The old-school parties are sticking with the outdated system out of desperate self-interest
Also these are parties (Mamdani Democrats and Polanski’s Greens) that are actively listening to and trying to engage with younger voters - which (shock, horror) means they get a lot of support from people who aren’t fetishising triple lock pensions
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
The Mamdani Method: Is Britain Next?
Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social as they discuss Zohran Mamdani's monumental win in New York City, how it shook up the system, and if we can expect a similar pattern here in the UK...
Link in the replies 👇
The Mamdani Method: Is Britain Next?
Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social as they discuss Zohran Mamdani's monumental win in New York City, how it shook up the system, and if we can expect a similar pattern here in the UK...
Link in the replies 👇
November 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Also these are parties (Mamdani Democrats and Polanski’s Greens) that are actively listening to and trying to engage with younger voters - which (shock, horror) means they get a lot of support from people who aren’t fetishising triple lock pensions
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
The Mamdani Method: Is Britain Next?
Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social as they discuss Zohran Mamdani's monumental win in New York City, how it shook up the system, and if we can expect a similar pattern here in the UK...
Link in the replies 👇
The Mamdani Method: Is Britain Next?
Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social as they discuss Zohran Mamdani's monumental win in New York City, how it shook up the system, and if we can expect a similar pattern here in the UK...
Link in the replies 👇
November 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
The Mamdani Method: Is Britain Next?
Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social as they discuss Zohran Mamdani's monumental win in New York City, how it shook up the system, and if we can expect a similar pattern here in the UK...
Link in the replies 👇
The Mamdani Method: Is Britain Next?
Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social as they discuss Zohran Mamdani's monumental win in New York City, how it shook up the system, and if we can expect a similar pattern here in the UK...
Link in the replies 👇
I haven’t had a chance to read this yet but I’m excited to have a read… I’ll report back when I’ve had a proper look demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...
demos.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I haven’t had a chance to read this yet but I’m excited to have a read… I’ll report back when I’ve had a proper look demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...
There’s an interesting discussion about Votes at 16 and how aware 16 year olds are about disinformation - after the first section on Number 10 shooting themselves in the foot youtube.com/watch?v=holV...
Is Starmer's Leadership Under Threat?
YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics
youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM
There’s an interesting discussion about Votes at 16 and how aware 16 year olds are about disinformation - after the first section on Number 10 shooting themselves in the foot youtube.com/watch?v=holV...
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Notable in today's YouGov that the centre/left bloc - Lab/Green/LD/SNP are on 54%. With Reform/Tories on 43%. That's the biggest differential in a long time.
I think useful to track blocs given instability between parties at the moment.
I think useful to track blocs given instability between parties at the moment.
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Notable in today's YouGov that the centre/left bloc - Lab/Green/LD/SNP are on 54%. With Reform/Tories on 43%. That's the biggest differential in a long time.
I think useful to track blocs given instability between parties at the moment.
I think useful to track blocs given instability between parties at the moment.
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YouGov most important issues tracker, 1-3 November 2025
Immigration: 55% (+2 from 25-27 Oct)
Economy: 53% (-2)
Health: 31% (+1)
Crime: 23% (+1)
Housing: 19% (=)
Tax: 17% (-1)
Environment: 14% (-3)
Defence: 14% (-2)
Welfare: 14% (+1)
Europe: 13% (=)
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
Immigration: 55% (+2 from 25-27 Oct)
Economy: 53% (-2)
Health: 31% (+1)
Crime: 23% (+1)
Housing: 19% (=)
Tax: 17% (-1)
Environment: 14% (-3)
Defence: 14% (-2)
Welfare: 14% (+1)
Europe: 13% (=)
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
YouGov most important issues tracker, 1-3 November 2025
Immigration: 55% (+2 from 25-27 Oct)
Economy: 53% (-2)
Health: 31% (+1)
Crime: 23% (+1)
Housing: 19% (=)
Tax: 17% (-1)
Environment: 14% (-3)
Defence: 14% (-2)
Welfare: 14% (+1)
Europe: 13% (=)
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
Immigration: 55% (+2 from 25-27 Oct)
Economy: 53% (-2)
Health: 31% (+1)
Crime: 23% (+1)
Housing: 19% (=)
Tax: 17% (-1)
Environment: 14% (-3)
Defence: 14% (-2)
Welfare: 14% (+1)
Europe: 13% (=)
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
Classy campaigning - detailed research and high production values
October 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Classy campaigning - detailed research and high production values
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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Last week we hosted @catsmithmp.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social, Tom Hawthorn @electoralcommission.org.uk and David Howarth to ask if the government's electoral reform plans go far enough.
The panel made many important points ahead of the Elections Bill's introduction.
Watch a recording 👇
The panel made many important points ahead of the Elections Bill's introduction.
Watch a recording 👇
Do the government's electoral reforms go far enough?
The UK government published an elections policy paper in the summer, including proposals for votes at 16, automated electoral registration, and strengthened political finance rules. With an Elections…
www.youtube.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Last week we hosted @catsmithmp.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social, Tom Hawthorn @electoralcommission.org.uk and David Howarth to ask if the government's electoral reform plans go far enough.
The panel made many important points ahead of the Elections Bill's introduction.
Watch a recording 👇
The panel made many important points ahead of the Elections Bill's introduction.
Watch a recording 👇
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Thrilled to be nominated for Scoop of the Year at the British Journalism Awards for the Afghan data leak story and superinjunction. Testament to the fantastic team @newsagents.bsky.social and @globalplayer.com.
Two governments took The News Agents to secret court for two years via a constitutionally unprecedented superinjunction to stop you from hearing this story.
The MoD is responsible for a data leak that put up to 100,000 Afghans at risk of death.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdc6...
The MoD is responsible for a data leak that put up to 100,000 Afghans at risk of death.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdc6...
The secret court that silenced the News Agents...until now
YouTube video by The News Agents
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Thrilled to be nominated for Scoop of the Year at the British Journalism Awards for the Afghan data leak story and superinjunction. Testament to the fantastic team @newsagents.bsky.social and @globalplayer.com.
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❗ Liberal Democrat GAIN from Residents' Association
Yesterday's Guildford South East (Surrey) council by-election result:
LDEM: 41.3% (+18.0)
CON: 22.8% (-8.1)
RES: 16.3% (-21.4)
REF: 12.0% (+12.0)
GRN: 5.0% (+5.0)
LAB: 2.6% (-5.6)
+/- 2021
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Yesterday's Guildford South East (Surrey) council by-election result:
LDEM: 41.3% (+18.0)
CON: 22.8% (-8.1)
RES: 16.3% (-21.4)
REF: 12.0% (+12.0)
GRN: 5.0% (+5.0)
LAB: 2.6% (-5.6)
+/- 2021
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Andrew’s Previews | Andrew Teale | Substack
"All the right votes, but not necessarily in the right order". Click to read Andrew’s Previews, by Andrew Teale, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
andrewteale.me.uk
October 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
❗ Liberal Democrat GAIN from Residents' Association
Yesterday's Guildford South East (Surrey) council by-election result:
LDEM: 41.3% (+18.0)
CON: 22.8% (-8.1)
RES: 16.3% (-21.4)
REF: 12.0% (+12.0)
GRN: 5.0% (+5.0)
LAB: 2.6% (-5.6)
+/- 2021
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Yesterday's Guildford South East (Surrey) council by-election result:
LDEM: 41.3% (+18.0)
CON: 22.8% (-8.1)
RES: 16.3% (-21.4)
REF: 12.0% (+12.0)
GRN: 5.0% (+5.0)
LAB: 2.6% (-5.6)
+/- 2021
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
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❗ Conservative GAIN from Labour
Yesterday's Broadheath (Trafford) council by-election result:
CON: 36.8% (-0.3)
LAB: 22.3% (-17.4)
LDEM: 19.2% (+12.9)
REF: 16.5% (+16.5)
GRN: 4.7% (-4.1)
IND: 0.5% (-4.0)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~44% (+1)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Yesterday's Broadheath (Trafford) council by-election result:
CON: 36.8% (-0.3)
LAB: 22.3% (-17.4)
LDEM: 19.2% (+12.9)
REF: 16.5% (+16.5)
GRN: 4.7% (-4.1)
IND: 0.5% (-4.0)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~44% (+1)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Andrew’s Previews | Andrew Teale | Substack
"All the right votes, but not necessarily in the right order". Click to read Andrew’s Previews, by Andrew Teale, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
andrewteale.me.uk
October 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
❗ Conservative GAIN from Labour
Yesterday's Broadheath (Trafford) council by-election result:
CON: 36.8% (-0.3)
LAB: 22.3% (-17.4)
LDEM: 19.2% (+12.9)
REF: 16.5% (+16.5)
GRN: 4.7% (-4.1)
IND: 0.5% (-4.0)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~44% (+1)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Yesterday's Broadheath (Trafford) council by-election result:
CON: 36.8% (-0.3)
LAB: 22.3% (-17.4)
LDEM: 19.2% (+12.9)
REF: 16.5% (+16.5)
GRN: 4.7% (-4.1)
IND: 0.5% (-4.0)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~44% (+1)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews