I simply don’t believe that Starmer didn’t know, 3 is clearly likely imo

None of these are good scenarios for Starmer. Either there is a culture of fear between No10 and FCDO that overrides national security concerns (1) or No10 overrides national security concerns without telling Starmer (2) or Starmer has lied (3).

“He just conceded? Wow. I didn’t know that. I just — you’re telling me now for the first time. He led an amazing life. What else can you say? He was an amazing man. Whether you agree or not, he was an amazing man who led an amazing life. I’m actually saddened to hear that.”

Now that’s what I call too big to rig

Caroline Jones is one of the last true inevitable things about politics in south Wales (though surprised she didn’t try and go for Bridgend in the first place)

She also brought an incredible platter of snacks for the very long 2021 count, so I hope she lives up to that again

a group of cartoon characters are standing in front of a christmas tree and looking surprised . ALT: a group of cartoon characters are standing in front of a christmas tree and looking surprised .

Having said that, this is how I felt after watching 10 seconds of Kimmy destroy her in that lipsync

Vivian deserved much more than the Miz Cracker edit imo, they were living for her so much

I forgot this was also the Run Away With Me lipsync episode.

Started with the Fiercalicious ‘Sabotage’ montage, ended with the gay national anthem via an incredible Snatch Game

THE PERIODIC TABLE RUNWAY!!

Excellent cast chemistry, even the early outs get a chance to show off something good (the first mini-challenge was excellent content), Fiercealicious is just made for TV, Giselle is an amazing winner, all-round good stuff

Taking a break from (re-)watching Drag Race from the start to rewatch Canada's Drag Race S3 - one of the best of the franchise imo

Aberfan: The little girl's belongings that tell the story of a disaster Marylyn Minett’s school book, her dress and her brother’s football will be preserved by Wales’ national museum.

#Aberfan exhibition coming to mark 60th anniversary of the disaster:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

(Yes it’s my semi-regular attempt to start using this more)

That 8-0 performance from Zhao Xingtong was some of the best snooker played recently. Absolutely incredible eye for opportunities to get out of trouble

Can’t believe it’s taken me so long to watch this! Family are from the Garw, spent lots of summers walking the path over the old Pont-Blaengarw section, and was once taken to see the new steam loco at the shed by my nan’s old colleagues. Thank you for highlighting this wonderful line and place!

Horrified and appalled by the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

My thoughts are with the victims, our brave emergency services and the entire Jewish community.

There has been a lot of speculation over the past 24 hours regarding my removal as the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Women and Equalities and Scotland. I can now confirm I have been removed from that position, and have shared my response below.

Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart (Edinburgh) by-election, first preferences:

Lab: 1293 (20.8%, -1.7)
LD: 1269 (20.4%, +13.3)
Grn: 1133 (18.2%, -1.7)
SNP: 905 (14.5%, -8.2)
Con: 857 (13.8%, -12.8)
RUK: 489 (7.9%)
Inds (x5): 220 (3.5%)
Fam: 34 (0.5%, -0.2)
Lbt: 25 (0.4%, -0.1)

LD elected stage 13

I really do need to leave Twitter but damn, seeing the response moments like Elon’s career blowing up still just have such a different vibe on there

Every single queer person I follow has spoken out against the ruling today, and yet you’ll see respected journalists saying how it’s a relief to lesbians and gay men.

They’ll then call social media an echo chamber and at no point think about it for more than ten seconds.

The UK Supreme Court overlaid in the colours of the trans pride flag — blue, pink and white. Overlaid bold text reads “TRANS WOMAN = WOMAN”. In the top left corner is the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats logo, and along the bottom is a small line of text: “Promoted by LGBT+ Lib Dems, 1 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PN.”

We are studying today's judgement by the UK Supreme Court.

Nothing they rule will change our solidarity with the trans+ community and with everyone who seeks to live their lives under control of their own bodies, and free from poverty, ignorance or conformity.

Democracy works best when everyone gets a seat at the table.

Young MVM Ambassador Amelie Abass spoke to @youngliberalsuk.bsky.social Chair @harveyj.bsky.social about the importance of youth engagement in politics and campaigning for PR across political divides.

🎥 WATCH HERE: youtu.be/LE7rLgzLfg4

We know today may feel especially heavy for our trans and non-binary siblings.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or affected by the UK Supreme Court’s decision, please know you’re not alone. We’re here for you every day from 10am to 10pm.

#TransRights #Trans #NonBinary #SupremeCourt #Gender

Young Liberals Conference Roundup Last weekend, Young Liberals held our first Conference of 2025!  Unfortunately, due to issues with our venue, we had to cancel our plans to head to Cardiff for our first Welsh Conference in seven y...

Young Liberals Conference Roundup by their Chair @harveyj.bsky.social. Do sign up to be a Friend of the Young Liberals and, if you can, donate some cash too. www.libdemvoice.org/young-libera...

LGBT veterans thrown out of armed forces to receive up to £70,000 The defence secretary will announce a 50 per cent rise to the financial recognition scheme for soldiers who were discharged because of their sexual orientation

Glad the financial recognition scheme for soldiers discharged because of their sexuality will increase by 50%. This is a huge step in acknowledging past injustices for those treated unfairly but the pay out needs to be commensurate to the injustice.

www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...

The people who’ll be reached by the TikTok account will be entirely different to the people reached by policy strategy however!

She served here

and I thought this was the clean app 😳

I’m still on there even though I tried moving to both the new ones last year 😭 I can’t shake it off

Yeah that’s fair, I’m just not looking forward to losing the vibe of the priv and alts :(