I'm an originalist: the 'red wall' was defined and identified by @jameskanag.bsky.social (@jwfurlong.bsky.social produced similar analysis around the same time, but didn't coin the phrase or publish in the FT!). It is seats where the Labour vote exceeded what would be predicted by demographics...

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New report from @stangreenberg.bsky.social and @uclpolicylab.bsky.social (YouGov Blue, 2,000 adults): 23% of Lib Dem voters are now open to Labour, up from 15% in April. tinyurl.com/4bc7tj8p cc: @robfordmancs.bsky.social @drjennings.bsky.social @jameskanag.bsky.social

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As someone who loves music but doesn’t know very much about it, the one thing I’d change about the Proms, and radio in general, is that was more didactic. Why was what that conductor did different from another?

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Absolutely amazing new piece by Gabriel Kahane performed by Anthony McGill at tonight’s Prom.

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My friend and colleague @calroscow.bsky.social has launched a magazine for people who refuse to accept that life can't be a bit nicer. Sharp writing on world affairs, culture, travel & design for the "nerdy-but-epicurean." His opening letter is a lovely read 👇 www.paperweightmag.com/letter-from-...

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