@mikeinsdevon.bsky.social
Still trying to make sense of everything and avoid getting too confused!
Slightly unhinged, wide range of interests.
RIP Boo Boo 2009-2024
Slightly unhinged, wide range of interests.
RIP Boo Boo 2009-2024
Even then some of them might take time to sink in.
This was one of the standout results (and a good example of the perversion that is FPTP, even if that is a whole other matter). Will they fare any better on the city council next year?
This was one of the standout results (and a good example of the perversion that is FPTP, even if that is a whole other matter). Will they fare any better on the city council next year?
December 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Even then some of them might take time to sink in.
This was one of the standout results (and a good example of the perversion that is FPTP, even if that is a whole other matter). Will they fare any better on the city council next year?
This was one of the standout results (and a good example of the perversion that is FPTP, even if that is a whole other matter). Will they fare any better on the city council next year?
I'm sure those left behind voters turning to Reform as some kind of anti-establishment protest will be delighted
December 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I'm sure those left behind voters turning to Reform as some kind of anti-establishment protest will be delighted
13 Labour MPs voted in favour as did Diane Abbott. Three against.
December 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
13 Labour MPs voted in favour as did Diane Abbott. Three against.
Actually seem to have at least partly answered my own question. She's also been accused of racism and appeared on GBeebies claiming grooming gangs in Scotland have been covered up. So probably does feel the same way about the other groups.
Surely this will be on every SNP leaflet in East Kilbride.
Surely this will be on every SNP leaflet in East Kilbride.
December 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Actually seem to have at least partly answered my own question. She's also been accused of racism and appeared on GBeebies claiming grooming gangs in Scotland have been covered up. So probably does feel the same way about the other groups.
Surely this will be on every SNP leaflet in East Kilbride.
Surely this will be on every SNP leaflet in East Kilbride.
Jonathan Hinder's long-lost brother?
December 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Jonathan Hinder's long-lost brother?
He'll be no huge loss to parliament
December 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM
He'll be no huge loss to parliament
Even more horrified if they ended up in Québec City no doubt...
This on RationalWiki destroys the whole CANZUK delusion better than I could've.
This on RationalWiki destroys the whole CANZUK delusion better than I could've.
December 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Even more horrified if they ended up in Québec City no doubt...
This on RationalWiki destroys the whole CANZUK delusion better than I could've.
This on RationalWiki destroys the whole CANZUK delusion better than I could've.
Looks even more ridiculous than South Park portrayed it
November 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Looks even more ridiculous than South Park portrayed it
Should really be thinking about moving Stranraer station back as well so it's nearer the town. Not really much point having it located for the port when the NI ferries no longer run.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Should really be thinking about moving Stranraer station back as well so it's nearer the town. Not really much point having it located for the port when the NI ferries no longer run.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well that was easy enough
November 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Well that was easy enough
This springs to mind
November 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This springs to mind
Not really a surprise given that he wrote most of it
November 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Not really a surprise given that he wrote most of it
Wouldn't have thought Westminster was exactly prime Reform territory? Surely it's more likely to be a Lab-Con fight. Though in keeping with "the most messy set of local elections *ever*" could the Lib Dems win their first seat/s there next year?
November 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Wouldn't have thought Westminster was exactly prime Reform territory? Surely it's more likely to be a Lab-Con fight. Though in keeping with "the most messy set of local elections *ever*" could the Lib Dems win their first seat/s there next year?
Something like this?
November 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Something like this?
Joint fourth place in terms of wins. Looking at seats up next week wonder whether that might slip to fifth?
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Joint fourth place in terms of wins. Looking at seats up next week wonder whether that might slip to fifth?
This just might be the stand-out projection. What a mess! If result was anything like that surely nobody would try and defend FPTP as a credible voting system.
Though it's also one I wondered whether the Lib Dems might target which would really change those numbers.
Though it's also one I wondered whether the Lib Dems might target which would really change those numbers.
November 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
This just might be the stand-out projection. What a mess! If result was anything like that surely nobody would try and defend FPTP as a credible voting system.
Though it's also one I wondered whether the Lib Dems might target which would really change those numbers.
Though it's also one I wondered whether the Lib Dems might target which would really change those numbers.
Find Out Now looking even more unbelievable today. While I like the high Green figure I just can't take this pollster seriously.
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Find Out Now looking even more unbelievable today. While I like the high Green figure I just can't take this pollster seriously.
Or that South Derbyshire is an incredibly weak district for the party. Only one Green candidate in 2023. That said still not a great look messing up nomination papers.
November 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Or that South Derbyshire is an incredibly weak district for the party. Only one Green candidate in 2023. That said still not a great look messing up nomination papers.
Hoping they've peaked far too soon
October 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Hoping they've peaked far too soon
And Greens also fourth in Colchester. Was indeed a rare Labour hold.
October 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
And Greens also fourth in Colchester. Was indeed a rare Labour hold.
And look who's defending him...
(just when we were all finally starting to forget about the Bassetlaw 🔔🔚)
(just when we were all finally starting to forget about the Bassetlaw 🔔🔚)
October 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
And look who's defending him...
(just when we were all finally starting to forget about the Bassetlaw 🔔🔚)
(just when we were all finally starting to forget about the Bassetlaw 🔔🔚)
Council compositions are a lot closer though - the ratio's more like 3:1.
And I'm not really suggesting standing down candidates as electoral pacts can backfire. I'm thinking more targeted resources and not seriously going after each other's targets.
And I'm not really suggesting standing down candidates as electoral pacts can backfire. I'm thinking more targeted resources and not seriously going after each other's targets.
October 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Council compositions are a lot closer though - the ratio's more like 3:1.
And I'm not really suggesting standing down candidates as electoral pacts can backfire. I'm thinking more targeted resources and not seriously going after each other's targets.
And I'm not really suggesting standing down candidates as electoral pacts can backfire. I'm thinking more targeted resources and not seriously going after each other's targets.
Me neither, particularly in city seats where Reform unlikely to win although freak results do happen especially with split opposition.
Could definitely see Lib Dems going after Aylesbury or Montgomeryshire if polls are still as split as now. Possibly City of Durham as well?
Could definitely see Lib Dems going after Aylesbury or Montgomeryshire if polls are still as split as now. Possibly City of Durham as well?
October 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Me neither, particularly in city seats where Reform unlikely to win although freak results do happen especially with split opposition.
Could definitely see Lib Dems going after Aylesbury or Montgomeryshire if polls are still as split as now. Possibly City of Durham as well?
Could definitely see Lib Dems going after Aylesbury or Montgomeryshire if polls are still as split as now. Possibly City of Durham as well?