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A notice about riot-related posts

We will be removing posts on the sub that are about individual arrests, court appearances, sentencing, and any social media posts related to an [ongoing] riot that aren't by a reputable journalist/organisation. Please discuss these in this megathread.

📅 Dates for your diary

• Return from summer recess: 2 September
• Conference recess: 12 September
• Autumn Budget statement: 30 October

Party conferences

• SNP: 30 August
• Green: 6 September
• Lib Dems: 14 September
• Reform: 20 September
• Labour: 22 September
• Conservatives: 29 September

Conservative leadership contest

• Candidates announced: 2 September
• Membership ballot closes: 31 October
• Leader selected: 2 November

Geopolitical

• UN General Assembly: 10 September
• US presidential election: 5 November