Pit Stop Politics

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

1. In 1978 Václav Havel wrote “The Power of the Powerless”. The publication saw him imprisoned for 4yrs. In 1989 he became the first President of a free Czechoslovakia. Despite being written 40yrs ago, his dissent against totalitarianism is just as relevant today.

[James Wild MP @jamesowild]

Today @CommonsPAC scrutinised the BBC on its strategy. As well as asking about licence fee, commercial income, and efficiency, I asked about 🇬🇧 as I cldnt spot any in its 268 page Annual Report - maybe this year’s will

[The Opinion Brief @opinionbriefpod]

Could Labour beat Reform with Andy Burnham as leader?

@LukeTryl - "New hypothetical polling with Burnham as leader turns a 7 point lead for Reform UK into a 3 point lead for Labour."

Find the full episode here: https://t.co/hZC01mCgZG

[The Opinion Brief @opinionbriefpod]

Episode 7 is out: ‘Make or Break(erfield)’

Listen here 🔗 https://t.co/BqaZP9MRhm

In this week’s episode:

📊 In a hypothetical election with Burnham as leader, could Labour beat Reform?
📍 A rundown of the Makerfield constituency.
🗳️ What does the average voter now look like?
🎤 Eurovision: what does the public actually think?

[The Opinion Brief @opinionbriefpod]

Welcome back for Episode 3 of The Opinion Brief!

This week, @LukeTryl is joined by our first ever guest, @OwenWntr from @TheEconomist!

How can their new build-a-voter tool be used to understand an increasingly promiscuous electorate?

Tune in here: https://t.co/hZC01mCgZG

[The Opinion Brief @opinionbriefpod]

The first Opinion Brief episode is out tomorrow morning!

Tune in on your favourite podcast platform each week as we tackle the biggest issues of the moment, dive into long-term trends in British politics and lift the lid on how polling really works.

Listen here https://t.co/zOVJqyos3N

Watch the trailer below👇

[The Opinion Brief @opinionbriefpod]

Welcome to The Opinion Brief, the new podcast from More in Common.

Subscribe now on any podcast platform, and on YouTube, to hear the first episode when it drops.

We’ll bring you weekly insights on what the British public think, and why

Coming Thursday 16th April.

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

It’s #election day across the pond. Will #Trump become only the second president to reclaim the White House after losing previously or will #Harris become the first female POTUS?

Click below to find out why #Pennsylvania is key👇

https://t.co/G6f7ekKxqA

#USElection

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

We’ll be taking pit stops at political developments all over the globe to give you rundowns, analyses and much more.

Our old content will still be available if you wish to get a taste of what we’re about. Most importantly though, new content will be on its way very soon!

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

We know you’ve been waiting with bated breath since the moment we went quiet but fear no more. We are back with a new name, a new(ish) website and new ideas.

Formerly known as Gap Year Politics, we are now going by the name Pit Stop Politics.

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

Who Am I? Yevgeny Prigozhin - The Oxford Blue

The first instalment of a new global affairs column I’m writing ⁦@TheBlueOnline⁩ is out!

If you like it and want to share it, that would be amazing :)

#Prigozhin #Putin #Russia #Wagner #Ukraine

https://t.co/DnmSRyKsvd

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@TrialByTruth Thanks :)

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‘This House Believes There is No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism’

New article on last week’s debate ⁦@OxfordUnion⁩ ⁦⁩

Speakers- ⁦@Noga_LR⁩ ⁦@tomburgis⁩ ⁦@Bharti_PatelM⁩ ⁦@simonmundy⁩ ⁦@samuelhall0⁩ https://t.co/sZHq22vQ31

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

Hi everyone! Now that I’m at uni I’ve joined the opinions section of ⁦@TheBlueOnline⁩ and have just written my first piece! Oxfordshire’s only cycle circuit- where I first started racing- is under threat. Would be great if you could check it out:) https://t.co/XRWkFCoAAv

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@TrialByTruth @PrivacyMatters @FinnWalshe Thanks :))

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

It’s been a big week for British sport! From football and rugby to cycling and tennis, there’s been plenty to watch, and plenty of successes to be inspired by.

However, in a post-Brexit world the foundations behind this success are under threat👇

https://t.co/PfyhqNmAUb
#Euros

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

If asked to name something affected by Brexit, most people would come up with something along the lines of trade, migration or the Northern Irish Border: not sport.

Read our latest piece to find out more about what Brexit means for sport.

https://t.co/PfyhqNmAUb
#Brexit

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

Thanks @klillington :)

[Privacy Matters  @PrivacyMatters]

A great blog from the @GapYearPolitics students on the implications of Brexit for U.K. sport & the “incompetence of this government” 👏🏻👏🏻

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

NEW ARTICLE- What does Brexit mean for British sport?

It’s been a while but we’re back with a new piece. Click the link below to check it out :) 👇

https://t.co/xQGLvLsrEz

#Brexit #BorisJohnson #football #sport #GreatBritain #politics #TeamGB #TourDeFrance

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

What does Brexit mean for British sport? https://t.co/gprEkLNNxe

[Pit Stop Politics @PitStopPolitics]

Boris bump or Starmer slump? Why are the Conservatives surging in the polls?

Read our latest article to find out more 👇

https://t.co/xQGLvLsrEz

#BorisJohnson #starmer #vaccine #Keir #PoliceCrackdownBill #politics