The Political Compendium

The Political Compendium: An Absorbing Collection of Political Facts, Feats and Useful Knowledge. Published 17 October 2022.

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Available now. Essential and fun information about the wide world of politics in one handy volume. https://t.co/HqEb4S7Ji6

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@GWRHelp Is there a bus replacement service for tonight's cancelled 22.43 train from Reading to Newbury?

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[Andy Kim @AndyKimNJ]

I just talked to the family of Officer Brian Sicknick, who was killed on Jan 6. He grew up in NJ, served his nation, but was assaulted and killed. His assailants sentenced to prison until pardoned by Trump. Let us lift up Sicknick’s name and memory: THREAD

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

On January 6th, Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards was knocked unconscious after being beaten by Trump's angry mob. Donald Trump just pardoned the traitors who attacked her.

RETWEET if you stand with Officer Edwards against the GOP!

[Julia Suzanne 🇬🇧🐈‍⬛🥂🍹 @juliasuzanne76]

No ta. We enjoy a minimum of 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata for part time), up to 12 months maternity leave with 9 months paid and a decent minimum wage so we don't rely on tips. No mass shootings. Oh, and healthcare free at the point of use. I'll take the UK gov over yours.

[Ed Davey @EdwardJDavey]

People have had enough of Elon Musk interfering with our country’s democracy when he clearly knows nothing about Britain.

It’s time to summon the US ambassador to ask why an incoming US official is suggesting the UK government should be overthrown.

[Victoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire]

Survivors of Telford abuse crimes & the mums of two women murdered by boyfriends say of the Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips that ‘no one in public life has done more to support victims and survivors and to advocate for their interests’

https://t.co/idKx2kJN5W

[Maverick @Isellmpls]

Apparently Australia isn’t for sale to the highest bidder.

[The Intellectualist @highbrow_nobrow]

Father of deceased Capitol Police Office Brian Sicknick:

"Trump makes sure he gets his face out there. The guy’s a criminal. He’s the reason my son is dead—because of the riot at the Capitol…He’s a publicity hound. There’s nothing good about that man."

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

This is Ann Telnaes, a longtime political cartoonist for the Washington Post. She resigned yesterday after owner Jeff Bezos blocked her cartoon criticizing Donald Trump and billionaires supporting him from being published.

RETWEET if you stand with @AnnTelnaes!

[Nick Tyrone @NicholasTyrone]

A pretty damning first five years of Brexit, quantified here rather neatly.

[U.S. Secret Service @SecretService]

For more than 48 years, the Secret Service protected former President Jimmy Carter. His legacy from Naval officer to President to Nobel Peace Prize winner and philanthropist has been one of service, humility and kindness. It was an honor to protect him and his family.

[Adam Bienkov @AdamBienkov]

Suella Braverman tells LBC that Italy have "built a wall" on the "land border between Italy and Turkey" and insists that "I went to see" it

[Dave Scott @DaveScottSC]

"With the stroke of his pen, President Carter created or added to 16 wildlife refuges, 13 national parks, 2 national forests, 2 national monuments, and 26 wild and scenic rivers. .... conservation on an unprecedented, ecosystem-sized scale. -- The National Park Service

[Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 @joncoopertweets]

Built by Jimmy Carter ❤️

[James Martin, SJ @JamesMartinSJ]

Jimmy Carter's advice to a young person.

My nephew Matthew, now a @Georgetown sophomore, shared this letter with me yesterday. Five years ago, he wrote to all the living presidents and asked for advice on how to participate in public service. Only Jimmy Carter responded. My nephew has searched online and has found nothing similar so believes it not to be a "form letter." It's a beautiful precis on how to live a life of service.

February 11, 2019

To Matthew:

Thank you for your letter. I admire your interest in serving our country and appreciate your desire to begin that service as soon as possible. No matter what the future holds, there are a few things that young people must do to ensure success: Study hard in order to excel in college and learn as much as possible about the things that particularly interest you; be tenacious in fulfilling commitments, whether to others or to yourself; volunteer your time and talents to community projects, learning all you can about the specific needs of the country or state in which you live; and treat everyone—family, friends and strangers—with honest and respect. If you do these things, I’m sure you will find satisfaction in whatever career you chose.

With best wishes,

Jimmy Carter.

[steve richards @steverichards14]

It’s impossible to have any understanding of British politics without constantly referencing how right wing and hypocritical the media is here:

[David Axelrod @davidaxelrod]

In politics, many believe the worst epitaph is "loser." Some are not strong enough to cope with defeat.
Jimmy Carter lost an election and spent the rest of his life settling conflicts, conquering disease and building homes for the homeless.
He was in every way a winner.