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John,

Welcome to the Weekend Edition.

It's been another busy week.

We delivered your call for fairer elections to Downing Street, urging the Prime Minister to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform in his first 100 days. With the petition now in his hands, the countdown has truly begun.

This weekend, we're exploring why those first 100 days matter, why Count Binface has become such an unlikely symbol of political frustration and recommending the latest Media Storm episode featuring Peter Jukes.

If you're catching up over a coffee this weekend, here are a few things we think are well worth reading, listening to and exploring.


** Behind the Bin
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Why has Count Binface struck such a nerve in Clacton?

Our Ugly Politix piece looks beyond the silver dustbin to ask why a novelty candidate has become such an effective foil for Nigel Farage - and what that says about the state of British politics.
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** What Is Political Capital For?
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While tackling challenges like social care, housing and the cost of living is exactly what political capital should be spent on, Burnham also has a rare opportunity to invest in something that makes all of those challenges easier to solve in the future - a healthier democracy.
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** Bad Think Tanks
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This week's Media Storm episode features Peter Jukes, co-founder and Executive Editor of Byline Times.

The conversation explores how opaque think tanks shape headlines, influence public debate and help turn ideology into "facts". If you've ever wondered where some of the stories dominating our news agenda really come from, this one is well worth your time.
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Finally, thank you. Everything we do is only possible because people like you choose to support it.

If you’d like to help us keep working for fair elections and a democracy that works for everyone, please donate today if you can.

Have a great weekend,

Cathy Monaghan

Head of Strategy & Campaigns, Open Britain
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