The UK's general election saw Labour win 64% of all seats in Parliament — even though it only won 34% of the ballot. With UK voters showing support for a wider range of parties than ever before, is it time for electoral reform? Looking into the numbers for @csmonitor.bsky.social:
The July 4 U.K. election revealed that the country’s smaller parties are winning a growing share of the popular vote, even as the two big parties dominate Parliament.
Once, it was all but given that Labour would win the votes of working-class, industrial towns. But can the party now win back the voters that left them in 2019? I went canvassing for @csmonitor.bsky.social:
In 2019 elections, Britons living in “red wall” constituencies helped lift the Conservatives to victory. Now, they may decide the election again.
If you were watching Putin's inauguration today, you may have noticed a particularly sickly-looking Ramzan Kadyrov. Most experts don't doubt reports that the warlord is seriously ill — but what does that actually mean for Chechnya? My piece for @kyivindependent.com 👇🏻
New reporting has put the Chechen warlord's health in the headlines once more. But there are other, subtler, signs that the republic might be preparing for a regime change. Chechen warlord Ramzan Kad...
One of those incredibly depressing days where I prepare a feature pitch, list news outlets where it would be a great fit, then realise most of said outlets have shut down
Much of Kazakhstan's contemporary art is purchased abroad, putting it out of reach for future generations. Kazakhstan needs more domestic collectors. But how do you convince a country to start buying art? I'm back on the art beat thanks to Observer 🍎
There’s an untapped market for contemporary art in Kazakhstan, assuming dealers can entice would-be collectors.
Several Russian government sources saying that Navalny is dead. His team say they still have no confirmation- given the location of his prison colony, this is unsurprising. Navalny was/is being held in Kharp. It is very, very remote.
Russian Telegram channel Mash reports that authorities are investigating the infamous Skibidi Toilet on the grounds that it promotes alcohol and gambling to children. Poor Gen Alpha. t.me/breakingmash...
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It's not just multinationals that can benefit from generative AI. But are enough SMEs taking the steps they need to seize the moment on next-gen tech? I'm writing all things digital transformation in the Financial Times:
With the age of AI well under
It's not just multinationals that can benefit from generative AI. But are enough SMEs taking the steps they need to seize the moment on next-gen tech? I'm writing all things digital transformation in the Financial Times:
With the age of AI well under