Visuals editor @Guardian. Visiting lecturer @CityJournalism. Previously data journalist @Telegraphhttps://bsky.app/profile/ashleyjkirk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ashleyjkirk.bsky.social/post/3mlfnfo7xps2eThere are 40 English councils where Labour has seen a record drop in the share of seats, in some cases to its lowest level of representation since the 1970s - analysis with @alexjclark.bsky.social and @michaelgoodier.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2026/may/08/2026-elections-mapped-labour-reform-uk-greens-scotland-wales-england-local09 May 2026 06:44 +0000at://did:plc:qmv5vu4mcs7yd3hyb3gpvu4v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfnfo7xps2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ashleyjkirk.bsky.social/post/3lk6hjzwqcc2wMining companies are poised to mine the deep sea – but opposition is growing. What is the environmental cost, and are these metals actually needed? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2025/mar/12/as-countries-scramble-for-minerals-the-seabed-beckons-will-mining-it-be-a-disaster-visual-explainer12 Mar 2025 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:qmv5vu4mcs7yd3hyb3gpvu4v/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6hjzwqcc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/ashleyjkirk.bsky.social/post/3lberim4ivk2pIt was great to speak about our team's work on 2024 elections at the @londondatavis.bsky.social meetup last night. Was interesting to hear about @aubergene.bsky.social and Meike Eijsberg and their work as well20 Nov 2024 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:qmv5vu4mcs7yd3hyb3gpvu4v/app.bsky.feed.post/3lberim4ivk2p