Good article about Andy Burnhamโs by-election win paving the road to him becoming PM and how they do it differently in Denmark and donโt hold by-elections.
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๐ณ๏ธ POLL | Should disability benefits be cut in order to fund an increase in defence spending?
โ Should โ 18%
โ Should not โ 66%
(Via YouGov, 23 โ 24 April 2026)
Proportional Representation would mean that:
โค๏ธ Everyone can vote with their heart
๐ณ๏ธ No vote is ignored
โ๏ธ A broad range of views are heard in Parliament
๐ซฑ๐ฝโ๐ซฒ๐ป Parties are encouraged to work together and find common ground
The new Prime Minister should make it a priority.
Another 12 council by-elections to feast on this week:
๐ณ CON Defences (4)
- Peterhead South & Cruden (Aberdeenshire)
- Weaver & Cuddington (Cheshire West & Chester)
- St Leonards & St Ives (Dorset)
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf & Llanddew (Powys)
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Hereโs the stuffed cheese breadsticks
Stuffed Cheese Breadsticks (with store-bought dough)
Servings: 12 breadsticks Prep: 10 minutes (bring dough to room temp) Bake: 14โ18 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb refrigerated pizza dough (let sit at room temp 45โ60 min)
2 cups shredded lowโmoisture mozzarella (or 8โ10 mozzarella string-cheese sticks)
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
Optional: 1/2 cup shredded provolone or Monterey Jack
Olive oil spray (or 1โ2 tsp olive oil)
Garlic butter topping
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2โ3 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
1 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
Pinch kosher salt
For serving
Warm marinara or pizza sauce
Instructions
Heat oven to 475ยฐF (245ยฐC). Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment and lightly oil it.
Roll the dough into a 12ร16 in (30ร40 cm) rectangle. Visually divide in half horizontally to make a top and bottom panel.
On the bottom half, sprinkle mozzarella (and provolone if using) evenly, leaving a 1/2โinch border. Scatter the 1/4 cup Parmesan over the cheese.
Fold the top panel down over the cheese to cover. Press edges firmly to seal. Lightly roll once to compress. If you like, brush the inner border with water before sealing.
Cut into 12 strips (about 1 inch wide) with a sharp knife or pizza wheel. Transfer to the prepared pan, spacing slightly apart. Lightly mist with olive oil.
Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt. Brush generously over the tops.
Bake 14โ18 minutes until deep golden and bubbly. For extra bronzing, broil 1โ2 minutes at the end (watch closely).
Cool 3โ5 minutes, then serve warm with marinara.
Amazing energy in Greater Manchester for our Mayor candidate Geraldine Coggins - great to meet new volunteers!
Over the next few weeks she's going to be putting forward plans to tackle the cost of living and inequality. And I'll be all around Greater Manchester with her lots!