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“I am a proud Mancunian woman. I have walked the streets of this constituency. This is about Manchester… a city united, we are rejecting division. I am so looking forward to going out on the doorstep and winning this for Labour”
Angeliki Stogia
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour chooses Angeliki Stogia for Gorton and Denton byelection
Manchester city councillor selected to fight seat after closely fought contest and vote by local members
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Today’s the day!
February 1, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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Hi Gorton & Denton, if you have anxiety, know that the Reform UK candidate, Matt Goodwin, thinks you have a mild mental health issue.

He doesn’t think you should be supported.
February 1, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Another example of us doing what is right for Londoners:

More liveable neighbourhoods
Healthier communities
Fewer Collisions
Fewer deaths and serious injuries

Change isn’t easy, but I’m willing to make tough choices to make our city safer.
East London residents win sensational victory in fight to save low-traffic schemes
London-wide implications for LTNs as Court of Appeal rules that Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman acted unlawfully in trying to ignore Sadiq Khan’s transport masterplan
www.standard.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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4) People & Society: to support closer partnerships between people through the exchange of skills, cultures & ideas.

The Strategic Partnership will see regular meetings by leaders & ministers, and is for the long-term: to at least 2045.

The full 18-page document is available via the link.

4/4
A New Strategic Partnership Between the UK and Indonesia
The partnership between the UK and Indonesia holds immense potential to create a more prosperous, secure and sustainable future for the people of both our countries. Today we commit to forging a new, ...
www.gov.uk
January 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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The homicide rate for under-25s is now 3x lower than it was when I set up the VRU in 2019, and hospital admissions of young people for knife assault have almost halved in the same period.

London is safer thanks to the prevention work of @london-vru.bsky.social.
London’s murder rate drops to lowest in more than a decade
Sadiq Khan says ‘public health’ approach has made the capital one of the safest cities in the western world
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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January 17, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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🚨By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party - lets get this to the 100,000 signatures needed

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...
petition.parliament.uk
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Neil Coyle MP has written a brutal takedown letter to Nigel Farage for his breach of parliamentary protocol, because Farage visited Coyle's London constituency without notifying him. 10/10 no notes.
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Labour have secured a record breaking 8.4GW of additional offshore wind capacity.

The auction is the biggest in European history, with long term prices secured at about 20% lower than the maximum.

The sites, off England, Scotland and Wales, are enough to power 12 million homes!

1/2
January 14, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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People have been trying to talk London down, but the evidence tells a different story.

Last year saw:

The lowest murder rate per capita since records began

The fewest murders of those aged under 25 this century

One of the lowest numbers of homicides for almost three decades
January 12, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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Time for everyone to follow their (or all) local pro-EU group.

2016 is going to be a huge year for the rejoin campaign. 🙌
January 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Reform UK accused of ‘empty rhetoric’ over plan to hike council tax 5% in Derbyshire
Reform UK accused of ‘empty rhetoric’ over plan to hike council tax 5% in Derbyshire
Four Reform-led councils want to raise tax by maximum allowed amount with more areas not being ruled out
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Hope looks different to everyone 🌱

From the people I meet to the changes happening across our city, there’s plenty to feel hopeful about.
December 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Watching the total donations shooting up after the Xmas Day Message is so beautiful.

Thank you all! 💚🎄

www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
December 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Monkey Cage 11am Radio 4 Christmas Day
December 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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BREAKING: Nigel Farage will not be investigated by the Electoral Commission over election spending in Clacton.

The watchdog said it “did not identify any expenditure” that should have been declared nationally by Reform UK.
December 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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More global companies are joining established firms in making Canary Wharf their home. A further vote of confidence that London is the place to be when it comes to finance and innovation.
London's answer to Wall Street gains momentum as major firms sign on
HSBC, BBVA, Barclays, Citibank and others have also recommitted to Canary Wharf in 2025.
www.cnbc.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Michel Mone linked firm goes bust bit.ly/3Yzqwns Liquidation means the money will not be repaid unless the govt can go after the personal assets in trust but that could be tricky.
PPE company linked to ex-Tory peer Michelle Mone goes into liquidation
PPE Medpro owes government £148m for supplying unusable personal protective equipment during Covid-19 pandemic
bit.ly
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Flu cases are rising across London, so now’s the time to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Getting the flu vaccine can help keep you well over the winter. Check if you’re eligible and book your appointment today:
Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy
Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy
www.nhs.uk
December 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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It’s happening…

Durham: 4.9%
Worcestershire: 5-10%
Warwickshire: ~5%
Leicestershire: 3%*
Kent: 5%
Lincolnshire: 2.9-4.9%
Staffordshire: ~5%
West Northamptonshire: 5%
Derbyshire: 4.99%
North Northamptonshire: 4.99%
Nottinghamshire: 4.84%
Lancashire: assumed 5%

*subject to change.
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Therapia Lane has become TfL’s first depot to remove fossil fuel gas usage by upgrading its heating system and installing hundreds of solar panels.

It’s the biggest upgrade in its 27-year history and another way we're making London's transport greener.
London’s Therapia Lane trams depot in Croydon makes green transition | RailBusinessDaily
Therapia Lane, where London Trams are based, has become Transport for London’s (TfL) first depot to remove fossil gas usage by upgrading its heating Therapia Lane, where London Trams are based, has be...
news.railbusinessdaily.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM