The Whimsical Muse

whimsicalmuse.bsky.social

19 October 2026 12:03

I was once again asked to "please stop" with my posts about the Oxford comma. After careful consideration, I’ve determined that I’m unable to abide by such an unreasonable, discourteous, and ill-mannered request.

Election Maps UK

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19 October 2026 11:58

Shepshed (Leicestershire) Council By-Election Result: 🌹 LAB: 32.8% (+14.9) ➡️ RFM: 31.3% (-13.6) 🌳 CON: 23.1% (-2.4) ◼️ RES: 6.4% (New) 🔶 LDM: 3.2% (-3.4) 🌍 GRN: 3.2% (-1.9) Labour GAIN from Reform UK. Changes w/ 2025.

Election Maps UK

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19 October 2026 11:57

➡️ | Amanda Bland MSP (Central Scotland and Lothians West) has resigned from Reform and will now sit as an Independent. Labour are now the 2nd largest party in Holyrood (17 seats), with Reform falling to 3rd (16 Seats).

Doug Parr

dougparr.bsky.social

19 October 2026 11:56

"Almost 2 years into his 2nd term, the case to go green increasingly rests on need for cheaper, faster & more secure power and less on climate. Trump may have placed obstacles in the way of green transition, but he's also, inadvertently, made case for it harder to ignore" www.ft.com/content/b263...

Heidi Alexander MP

heidialexander.bsky.social

19 October 2026 11:56

It's so frustrating when the actions of a few spoil your journey. Our new campaign reminds passengers to use headphones on trains, and highlights the penalties. And local leaders get new powers to tackle music, vaping and littering on buses. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...