Martin Warne
@martinwarne.net
Spurs fan, digital consultant. Labour & Co-op Party member. Fabian. Labour Movement for Europe. SERA. Republic. UTAW (CWU). Occasional MAMIL 🚴♂️
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Martin Warne
@martinwarne.net
· Nov 17
Used to have this argument with fellow Cons and, ultimately, unless and until I am a member of the Cabinet, I'm undo no obligation not to publicly oppose dumb things my party does.
Labour is going to introduce safe routes for those claiming refugee status while everybody here is talking about ‘jewellery theft’ proposals. I strongly suspect the latter was meant to divert Sun readers’ attention from clocking the former while you are meant to be welcoming the former. 🫤
“Until I am [bound by some form of collective responsibility], I'm under no obligation not to publicly oppose dumb things my party does.”
I am adopting this as my position regarding the Labour Party.
I am adopting this as my position regarding the Labour Party.
September 15, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Lethally stupid. www.commonwealmagazine.org/editorial-he...
Lethally Stupid
Pete Hegseth won’t be around forever—but unless change comes soon, we’ll be paying for his mistakes for years to come.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
September 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Lethally stupid. www.commonwealmagazine.org/editorial-he...
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"So tell me Mr Farage, what was it about a system favoured by money launderers that allows donations to be totally untraceable that first attracted you to crypto?"
September 13, 2026 at 8:47 AM
"So tell me Mr Farage, what was it about a system favoured by money launderers that allows donations to be totally untraceable that first attracted you to crypto?"
September 12, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Easy to donate: rnli.org/support-us/g...
September 11, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Easy to donate: rnli.org/support-us/g...
Today was a good day to make another donation to the RNLI.
September 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Today was a good day to make another donation to the RNLI.
Waiting for this panel discussion, organised by @londonermag.bsky.social
September 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Waiting for this panel discussion, organised by @londonermag.bsky.social
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The Labour Party conference would be an ideal opportunity for @andyburnham.bsky.social to announce that he still believes electoral reform is vital for the country and will establish a national commission to start a national conversation in order to decide the best form of PR for the UK. Let’s hope!
September 3, 2026 at 8:22 AM
The Labour Party conference would be an ideal opportunity for @andyburnham.bsky.social to announce that he still believes electoral reform is vital for the country and will establish a national commission to start a national conversation in order to decide the best form of PR for the UK. Let’s hope!
Utterly pathetic from Google. I hope Apple doesn't follow suit, but they probably will.
mastodon.social/@macrumors/11...
mastodon.social/@macrumors/11...
August 31, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Utterly pathetic from Google. I hope Apple doesn't follow suit, but they probably will.
mastodon.social/@macrumors/11...
mastodon.social/@macrumors/11...
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"I want your children's lungs to be smaller and less functional" is a bold electoral strategy.
August 31, 2026 at 9:13 AM
"I want your children's lungs to be smaller and less functional" is a bold electoral strategy.
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August 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Breaking out the LABOUR GAIN klaxon 📢
Billinge & Seneley Green (St Helens) Council By-Election Result:
🌹 LAB: 41.4% (+18.8)
➡️ RFM: 31.9% (-2.6)
🙋 Ind: 17.7% (-1.5)
🌍 GRN: 3.8% (-9.2)
🌳 CON: 3.0% (-4.5)
🙋 Ind: 2.1% (New)
Labour GAIN from Reform UK.
Changes w/ 2026.
🌹 LAB: 41.4% (+18.8)
➡️ RFM: 31.9% (-2.6)
🙋 Ind: 17.7% (-1.5)
🌍 GRN: 3.8% (-9.2)
🌳 CON: 3.0% (-4.5)
🙋 Ind: 2.1% (New)
Labour GAIN from Reform UK.
Changes w/ 2026.
August 28, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Breaking out the LABOUR GAIN klaxon 📢
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🔴 UK politics is bankrolled by the super rich. Andy Burnham promised to restore trust in politics - so why is he is ditching plans to cap mega donors?
My latest on why the PM's timidity is bad retail politics *and* bad for British democracy
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/burnham-is...
My latest on why the PM's timidity is bad retail politics *and* bad for British democracy
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/burnham-is...
Burnham is failing his first big test as PM
The prime minister has the chance to end the power of the super-rich in British politics – he’s not taking it
democracyforsale.substack.com
August 27, 2026 at 2:29 PM
🔴 UK politics is bankrolled by the super rich. Andy Burnham promised to restore trust in politics - so why is he is ditching plans to cap mega donors?
My latest on why the PM's timidity is bad retail politics *and* bad for British democracy
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/burnham-is...
My latest on why the PM's timidity is bad retail politics *and* bad for British democracy
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/burnham-is...
Disappointing, to say the least.
Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors
Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors
PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour
Andy Burnham has dropped his support for capping political donations, causing anger among activists and Labour MPs who have long campaigned for change to the way parties are funded.
The prime minister has decided not to back amendments to the elections bill, which would cap the amount a person or an organisation can give in a single donation, according to government sources. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Disappointing, to say the least.
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August 26, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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"If Trump were a Russian agent, what exactly would he do differently?"
Betrayal by Luke Harding review – could Donald Trump be a Russian asset?
A Guardian correspondent’s sobering account of the US betrayal of Ukraine – and the possible reasons behind it
www.theguardian.com
August 24, 2026 at 3:45 PM
"If Trump were a Russian agent, what exactly would he do differently?"
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What a surprise!! Turns out that 15 minute neighbourhoods are what we need - shops, jobs, green space, community facilities (places of worship, education, childcare, leisure) and public transport - easily accessible to all!
The final paragraph hits the nail firmly on the head. The “high street” wasn’t just where we shopped but where we met people and accessed state services. www.ft.com/content/36ec... Retail parks are the real threat to the British high street
August 14, 2026 at 8:48 AM
What a surprise!! Turns out that 15 minute neighbourhoods are what we need - shops, jobs, green space, community facilities (places of worship, education, childcare, leisure) and public transport - easily accessible to all!
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The British press: Lazy, twisted, bottom-dwelling scumbags.
Thank you for honouring Jason Arday's memory Emma. 🙏🏼
Thank you for honouring Jason Arday's memory Emma. 🙏🏼
One of the first "outrageous" claims I saw as Jason Arday's media hounding unfolded was that he ran 30 marathons in 35 days!
Wow!
What a thing to claim!
And the newspapers all suggested there was no evidence he actually did it.
Well, they clearly didn't look very hard 🙄
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Wow!
What a thing to claim!
And the newspapers all suggested there was no evidence he actually did it.
Well, they clearly didn't look very hard 🙄
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August 22, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The British press: Lazy, twisted, bottom-dwelling scumbags.
Thank you for honouring Jason Arday's memory Emma. 🙏🏼
Thank you for honouring Jason Arday's memory Emma. 🙏🏼
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Quick PSA. Looking at you, local orgs and small businesses.
August 18, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Quick PSA. Looking at you, local orgs and small businesses.
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