The Observer

theobserveruk.bsky.social

04 October 2026 17:54

First-past-the-post was built for a two-party Britain. That era is over As politics fragments, Andy Burnham’s promise to overhaul the electoral system is welcome – but what comes next is far from settled ✍️ @andrewrawnsley.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4htk8IR

Tim Bale

timbale.bsky.social

04 October 2026 17:53

"A conference pledge is not the same as a change to the law. The struggle ahead will be prolonged and it will be fierce. Buckle up." As @andrewrawnsley.bsky.social says, fans of PR (I confess that includes me) shouldn't count our chickens.

The Observer

theobserveruk.bsky.social

30 September 2026 09:50

Burnham puts Thatcher and Blair in their place In an impassioned speech, the prime minister dressed down his predecessors and set out commitments on the pension triple lock, electoral reform, the EU – and a national care service, writes @andrewrawnsley.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3VDZ3ms