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How a single poll became a Reform propaganda win — and why you shouldn't fall for it

How a single poll became a Reform propaganda win — and why you shouldn't fall for it

But look closely at the numbers, and a very different story emerges; one about statistical illiteracy, convenient framing, and the way data can be weaponised without a single figure being wrong.

Nepal hails “historic milestone” as Bhumika Shrestha becomes country’s first trans lawmaker

Nepal is celebrating a “historic milestone” after prominent activist Bhumika Shrestha joined the national parliament, becoming the country’s first trans lawmaker. Shrestha, 37, has been appointed to the 275‑member House of Representatives through the proportional representation system, representing the centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). She has long been

Reform UK accuses West Norfolk Council of “pushing Pride down people’s throats”

Reform UK accuses West Norfolk Council of “pushing Pride down people’s throats”

Reform UK councillors have attacked West Norfolk Council’s plans to fly the Progress Pride flag at its King’s Lynn headquarters. The dispute erupted when the party accused the borough council of “pushing Pride down people’s throats”, following officials securing long‑overdue permission to fly the updated, more

More in Common poll suggests Reform UK leading amongst gay and bisexual men

More in Common poll suggests Reform UK leading amongst gay and bisexual men

A new set of polling figures attributed to More in Common suggests that Reform UK is now leading amongst gay and bisexual men. The chart, shared widely on social media by Reform UK figures such as Darren Grimes and Dr David Bull, indicates that 25% of gay or bisexual men

Green MP Hannah Spencer targeted by anti‑trans activists in Manchester

Green MP Hannah Spencer targeted by anti‑trans activists in Manchester

Green Party MP Hannah Spencer was escorted to safety by police on Sunday, 8 March after being aggressively confronted by anti‑trans activists during a rally in Manchester city centre. The incident, which unfolded in Piccadilly Gardens, came shortly after the newly elected Gorton and Denton MP addressed the launch

Emily Thornberry says Keir Starmer ‘in the wrong place’ on trans rights

Emily Thornberry says Keir Starmer ‘in the wrong place’ on trans rights

Senior Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry has warned that Sir Keir Starmer has “ended up in the wrong place” on trans rights, arguing that the party has drifted away from its values and failed to stand up for one of society’s most vulnerable groups. Her comments, made on the

House of Lords backs amendment to classify anti‑LGBTQ+ hate crime as aggravated offence

House of Lords backs amendment to classify anti‑LGBTQ+ hate crime as aggravated offence

Legislation that would bring anti‑LGBTQ+ hate crime in line with offences motivated by race or religion has moved a step closer after the House of Lords approved a key amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill. The amendment, championed by LGBTQ+ rights organisation Stonewall and supported by cross‑party

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