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    1. Is there appetite for a broader conversation on British news in particular, or UK Politics?

      I can see ~news becoming global or US specific and I think geolocational tildes would be useful. I do want to know if there is an appetite for this though - I recognise that there would be work...

      I can see ~news becoming global or US specific and I think geolocational tildes would be useful. I do want to know if there is an appetite for this though - I recognise that there would be work involved in moderating such a news tilde, so there has to be the interest.

      Cheers,

      Manley

      18 votes
    2. UK MPs are expected to vote on the Privileges committee's verdict on whether Boris Johnson lied to Parliament over partygate on June 29. Tory MPs will NOT be whipped to back Johnson.

      @Christopher Hope📝: NEW 👀💥MPs are expected to vote on the Privileges committee's verdict on whether Boris Johnson lied to Parliament over partygate on June 29. Tory MPs will NOT be whipped to back Johnson. Will enough vote down any ban that might trigger a by-election? Get ready for🎇. 1/3

      22 votes
    3. Proroging parliament was unlawful

      The UK Supreme Court just ruled that the prorogation of parliament was unlawful, which means it didn't happen. https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2019-0193.html...

      The UK Supreme Court just ruled that the prorogation of parliament was unlawful, which means it didn't happen.

      https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2019-0193.html

      https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49810261

      This is a pretty big deal.

      It's hard to see how Johnson can continue as PM.

      28 votes