At a time when trust in politics is at a record low and it’s clear to millions of people that Westminster isn’t working, Keir Starmer has come out to defend our broken electoral system. 🧵 1/5

Starmer says he has no plans to scrap FPTP in favour of PR, even though most of his party wants it. 🚨This is why we need Lib Dems in opposition!!🚨 They will push for it - the Tories won't. But we can only get them into the role of Opposition by VOTING TACTICALLY!

Reform canvasser says asylum seekers should be shot. This is right wing extremism and it's there in broad daylight. This "ordinary party" is no such thing.

Deaths in the English Channel are a direct result of a lack of safe and legal routes for refugees. We need to create more avenues of safe passage to the UK to those who need it, this will help us to solve the backlogs and stop the trafficking gangs.

To my mind, one of the most gaping holes left by Andy Murray’s upcoming retirement is that of male sporting ally. In that role, he was truly tennis’s greatest of all time. Ahead of Murray beginning his final #Wimbledon , my piece for @iPaperSport inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/a…

Keir Starmer has insisted UK will not rejoin EU, single market or customs union within his lifetime ⁦Kiran Stacey⁩ reports theguardian.com/politics/artic…

I'd prefer to see eg 450 Labour MPs and the LibDems in Opposition over 460 Labour MPs and the Tories in Opposition. Even if you're a Labour supporter, pragmatically you ought to want it too. (You might have to whisper it into your pillow.) Tactical voting can make it happen...

The Times is *not* endorsing Labour in its general election leader (unlike its Murdoch stable mates The Sun and the Sunday Times). 👇🏼 thetimes.com/comment/the-ti…

🗳️ Don’t forget to vote in the general election and Hornsey ward by-election today! ⏰Polling stations are open from 7am – 10pm. You’ll need to show photo ID to vote in person. Remember to bring it with you. More info: haringey.gov.uk/elections

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This is arguably some of the most inflammatory language used by an MP about any LGBT issue since the 1980s. People will scream at me from both sides of the argument, but most people agree that there is an important and sensitive discussion to be had about children and trans

We need a new type of water company - one that not only considers shareholders but prioritises the community and environment as well. Me on a really enjoyable show with Iain Dale 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧⚒️ on LBC last night 👇🏼

The Leader Cllr Peray Ahmet, Deputy Leader Cllr Cllr Sarah Williams & our Cabinet Member for #Communities, Cllr Ajda Ovat, have visited #Haringey mosques today to reassure our Muslim residents & address any concerns they have at this time. There's no place for hate in our borough. ❤️🫶

🚴‍♀️ Have your say on plans to make active travel safer and easier on the cycle route linking Tottenham and Crouch End. 🗣️ We want to hear from you! Share your views by 27 September 2024. ➕ Find out more: bit.ly/3zmaq82 #Haringey

We have spent the morning carrying out garden and grounds maintenance Haringey Learning Partnership and today Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈🔶 has joined us. Luke’s not messed around and he’s got stuck into the task in hand 🌱🌿 #challengeacouncillor

I found this desperately moving from Ed Davey “I was 12 when she was diagnosed, and I nursed her with my brother for 3yrs at home until she died. I would give her morphine every day as a teenager. I don't think they allow you to do it now”

No Keir, we're angry with you. Immigrants didn't cut the Winter Fuel Allowance - you did. Immigrants didn't cut support payments for disabled people - you did. Immigrants didn't cut funding for farmers - you did. Stop scapegoating immigrants and start taking responsibility

Ed Davey mentions a carer who stands to lose £12k a year under the government’s cuts, asking “what does he expect them to do?” Keir Starmer says reform is being brought forward to ensure the system works better #PMQs bbc.in/3YTruvw