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Tomato Soup
@souptomatosoup.uk
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Anything posted here are my personal views. Anonymised UK policy generalist with far too much experience, especially economic, tax, and international. Preferred pronouns: They/Them/Their. @souptomatosoup on twitter Banner credit @pickardje.bsky.social
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · Jul 23
irst Past the Post (FPTP) distorts the inputs and outcomes of elections.

Not only do most votes get ignored, but most voters are forced to "vote tactically" rather than for who they actually want.

We need #ElectoralReform.
A table that shows the outcome of the 2024 UK general election, for each party it includes their % vote share, The seats based on that % of the 650 available in the house of Commons, the seats they actually won under first past the post, and the difference between the two figures as a plus or minus. There is too much data to reproduce in alt text, but any user that would like is proactivly invited to message me and I will supply the excel spreadsheet and or explain all of the data shown. The headline is that Labour got 193 more seats than their vote share would grant, Conservative got 33 less, Lib dem and SNP both got 7 less, Sinn Fein got 2 more, Independents who won seats got enough votes for 13 but only 6 seats (so 7 less). Reform UK got 88 less and Green got 40 less. Please do not hesitate to contact ‪@souptomatosoup.uk‬ if you want more information than what is offered in the alt text.
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 16h
Capitalism is at the heart of most of what is wrong with the world right now.

But if the Prime Day bullshit has you tempted to make some purchases, can I instead recommend Good Store?

They sell some excellent stuff, and 100% of the profit goes to good causes.

My referral link:

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Natalie Sedacca @nataliesedacca.bsky.social · 8h
Glad to see this! Justice Secretary has said the government will not reintroduce tribunal fees, contrary to recent reports, noting that ‘Everyone, no matter their income, should be able to get access to justice to challenge unfair behaviour at work’ www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/lammy-r...
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The Onion @theonion.com · 20h
Israel Agrees To Go Back To Killing Palestinians On Less Frequent Basis
Israel Agrees To Go Back To Killing Palestinians On Less Frequent Basis
CAIRO—As part of a historic ceasefire agreement with Hamas following two years of war, the Israeli government reportedly agreed Thursday to go back to killing Palestinians on a less frequent basis. “I...
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Heather Stewart @guardianheather.bsky.social · 6h
If this isn’t evidence of an AI bubble I don’t know what is 🫧
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 7h
Rishi Sunak’s twin appointments mean he will be advising rivals in the push for AI breakthroughs. on.ft.com/3KNw22e
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Edwin Hayward @edwinhayward.com · 7h
Labour's stagger right accelerates.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Chris Skaife @ravenology.bsky.social · 16h
I see you sun
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 7h
With DHL "before end of day" may not even mean an earth day...
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 7h
The people who claim recognition is meaningless are similar to Badenoch claiming non-stem degrees are worthless.

They don't understand the value, so they claim there is none.
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 16h
I wonder when they will realise they need to stop appealing to and legitimising the far-right and start helping voters see how nonsensical this hate-mongering is.
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 16h
Capitalism is at the heart of most of what is wrong with the world right now.

But if the Prime Day bullshit has you tempted to make some purchases, can I instead recommend Good Store?

They sell some excellent stuff, and 100% of the profit goes to good causes.

My referral link:

oken.do/xlkdgsnx
Refer a Friend
Founded by John and Hank Green with the belief that humanity can be good news. At Good Store, we’re searching the world for the best versions of the products that you use daily, like socks, coffee, or...
oken.do
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Maris Kreizman @maris.bsky.social · 1d
This is so damn scary. The book claimed that Jeffrey Epstein was the one who introduced Donald and Melania. Now the CEO of Harper UK is out.
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Jay Rayner @jayrayner1.bsky.social · 1d
In other news Charlie Redmayne, the long serving CEO of HC in the UK, resigned yesterday.
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Berny Belvedere @bernybelvedere.bsky.social · 1d
Doing politics the right way is when the far-right regime in power memorializes a fallen influencer by terrorizing an academic that the influencer's McCarthyist organization once baselessly singled out for abuse.
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Tom Freeman @tomfreeman.bsky.social · 23h
The world's in a bad way, but now and then something goes right
Headline: "Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term"
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
Agreed
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
The important question is if you will finally learn?
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
It was never an argument, but I am right.

Good luck
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
Again, you lash out childishly.

I repeat my hope that you grow up someday.
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
Again, you lash out childishly.

I repeat my hope that you grow up someday.
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
I think generally flags are not bad, even to some degree in public places if done properly.

But a big part depends on which flag, and the message trying to be conveyed.

I have HUGE objections when ANYTHING is put up to promote hate, especially if it's co-opting a flag to do so.
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
stereotype sleazeball P.I.,
Anti-woke Dr Who
Stock image of "Uk MAGA"
'who are we' page of consulting startup
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Dr Mark | 北马克 |🍉🇦🇺🇲🇾🇹🇭 @ajaanmark.bsky.social · 1d
Are they hoping to start a Young Tory cosplay trend on TikTok
www.thetimes.com/article/8c9a...
Meet the young Tories dreaming of a bright blue future
The Conservatives know they have a problem with Gen Z voters. At the party conference, The Times met a new breed of activists who are embracing the challenge
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
VERY yay, but I cannot be trusted with them
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
I continue to refer you back to the original point.

Sorry that such basic reading comprehension upsets you so.
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
sterotype sleezeball P.I., Anti-woke Dr Who., Stock image of "Uk MAGA", 'who are we' page of consulting startup
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Tomato Soup @souptomatosoup.uk · 1d
Very clearly, I do, but you're proving your inability to engage with it.

As before, I sincerely hope that one day you grow up and learn.
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