Alex Skinner

Because Milton Road could be so much better.
All views my own

[Tom Forth @thomasforth]

England has two potential megacity urban areas. Both about 20 million people. Both 200km across. We've already built the blue circle, centred on London, a very strong economy. We could built the red one if we wanted. Currently it's a very weak economy.

[Gareth Dennis @GarethDennis]

Good news! I fully expect that public apology to land later this week then, at which point I can start getting on with my life again.

[Ally Fogg @AllyFogg]

Raising the bus fare limit by 50% is an immensely shitty thing to do, by the way. It's like an economic smart bomb that is designed to only hit specifically the lowest-paid working poor.

You absolute fucking pricks, Labour.

[Gareth Dennis @GarethDennis]

In May this year, @LordPeterHendy pressured my now-former employer @SYSTRA_UKIRL to sack me by threatening them.

Why did he do this? Because I'd highlighted safety and accessibility issues at Euston station. He is unfit for office and should resign.
https://t.co/d7evLefdJz

[Matt Zarb-Cousin @mattzarb]

Labour wanted power so they could get to be the ones to implement Tory policies

[Flying_Rodent @flying_rodent]

Just so, and the point here is that the Sensibles don’t think there’s a problem with these systems: they are great, they just need new, better managers. That’s why the maximum that is ever possible is removing the people, while leaving the structure untouched.

[Tom Blackburn @malaiseforever]

People make fun of him on here but Akehurst is a monster with genuinely reprehensible political views. To put him forward as a candidate amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza demonstrates profound contempt https://t.co/VMPxRyNaBY

[James Greig @jamesdgreig]

Being a lobbyist for a foreign state which is currently being investigated for war crimes and stands credibly accused of genocide should bar you from public office imo

[George Aylett @GeorgeAylett]

The way Diane Abbott has been treated by the Labour leadership has been disgraceful.

Do not vote Labour.

[Michael Chessum @michael_chessum]

The @LordWalney Review on "political violence and disruption" is a manifesto for a police state.

If implemented, it would turn the UK - already an outlier in limiting protest - into something more like an 'illiberal democracy', to use Orbán's phrase.

A few highlights 🧵 👇

[RopesToInfinity @RopesToInfinity]

The reason I want the Tories out is because I think Tory policies and ideology are bad and harmful and need to be actively worked against, so I'd prefer it if Labour didn't adopt them. Are people aware that politics has actual material consequences or is it just a game

[Zoe Gardner @ZoeJardiniere]

You do not have to be Muslim to be disgusted that we continue to sell arms to Israel while it is slaughtering the trapped civilian population of Gaza.

[Jamie Driscoll @JamieDriscollNE]

Today’s the day! Time to start a new chapter for the North East.

Remember to bring photographic I.D. with you when you go to vote.

Polling stations open till 10pm.

Once you’ve voted, text 5 friends to remind them to vote!

Let’s do this!

[Jamie Driscoll @JamieDriscollNE]

Since I was elected as Mayor in 2019, I've claimed £0 expenses, added £0 council tax precept and accepted £0 hospitality.
Instead I've levered in £millions of private investment to grow the North East economy and put money in people's pockets. Elect me as North East Mayor. My track record proves I keep my promises.

[AJ+ @ajplus]

Why has Israel not been able to defeat Hamas?

[Kăskă (she/her) @KaskaJessica]

Things people can do in the UK under 25:
At 16 you can join the Armed forces
At 17 you can hold a private pilots license
At 18 you can be elected as an MP or MSP
At 18 you can have a license to serve alcohol
At 18 you can have a commercial pilots license
At 21 you can be an MEP

[Matt Kennard @kennardmatt]

Stop sending them weapons. Now.

[𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐍™ @Devon_OnEarth]

This from Labour the morning after a British aid worker was killed by an IDF targeted strike in Gaza. The morning after we saw the world historic crimes at Al-Shifa. Unconscionable