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Linda Lombard @heavensgone.bsky.social · 7d

Yes the present #LabourGovernment would probably have banned the #AntiFascist demonstrators of 1936

#CableStreet #TheEastEnd

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'It’s vital that we promote peace, unity and mutual respect at this difficult time'

CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to stand up to hate on the anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, all the more significant following Thursday’s horrific attack at a Manchester synagogue.Tomorrow marks 89 y...

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Jeff O'Regan @hodekin.bsky.social · 11d

World Leaders: Protect the Sumud Flotilla Now action.eko.org/a/world-lead...

World Leaders: Protect the Sumud Flotilla Now

Right now, the Sumud Flotilla is a few nautical miles away from Gaza, carrying doctors, journalists, politicians, and activists - all risking their lives to break Israel’s illegal siege on Gaza and de

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 19d

This is an excellent point. 👇

Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 19d

Why are the American president's claims about autism the first item on British news bulletins?

He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.

So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?

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Jeff O'Regan @hodekin.bsky.social · 19d

Hi there, I’ve just signed the petition below calling for the boycotting of Eurovision unless Israel is banned. Will you add your name too and then share it far and wide? 38d.gs/qh_c

Sign the petition: tell the BBC to boycott Eurovision unless Israel is banned

This is big: Spain's state broadcasters have said they'll boycott Eurovision unless Israel is banned. We need the BBC to do the same to up the pressure on the competition's bosses. Sign the petition n...

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Bold Politics with Zack Polanski @boldpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 12

Labour: we're lowering the voting age to 16!!

Also Labour:

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Pete Johnson @pedrojuk.bsky.social · Sep 12

Everything to like about this:
- national party leader turns up to welcome a new cllr...
- ... in the rain on his bike!
- the party gains an excellent campaigner and local politician
- and the case against Israel in Gaza can be made even more strongly.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Sep 12

Not even a storm was going to stop me greeting our brand new councillor!

He's been a brilliant and principled voice from opposing austerity to a fellow Jewish voice speaking up for Palestine.

Huge welcome to the Green Party, @martinabrams.bsky.social

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In Photos: Party leader Zack Polanski cycles to Brixton in the rain to welcome Martin Abrams into Lambeth Greens

Zack Polanski, the recently elected leader of the Green Party braved the rain, and cycled to Brixton Town Hall, to welcome suspended Labour councillor Martin Abrams on his defection to the Lambeth …

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sirkidstarversucks.bsky.social @sirkidstarversucks.bsky.social · Sep 12

Labour Friends of Child Sex Offenders

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Jeff O'Regan @hodekin.bsky.social · Sep 7

Reform led Nottinghamshire Council has blacklisted a local paper for asking questions about what councillors were doing. Farage says he welcomes free speech, that should apply to freedom of the press too. Sign the petition to get them to reverse the decision: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...

Reform: Stop hiding from press scrutiny!

Nigel Farage says he welcomes freedom of speech, even if people find it offensive. Surely that should apply to freedom of the press too? So why have Reform's Nottinghamshire councillors - who control ...

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · Sep 5

"Police Officers Admit They Feel ‘Ashamed’ Enforcing ‘Mad’ Palestine Action Ban" novaramedia.com/2025/09/04/p...
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Police Officers Admit They Feel ‘Ashamed’ Enforcing ‘Mad’ Palestine Action Ban | Novara Media

Exclusive: An officer described feeling ‘sick’ when they arrested a disabled man for holding a cardboard sign, as the Police Federation issues a stark warning of burnout among cops enforcing the Pales...

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Jeff O'Regan @hodekin.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Ben Jennings on Wes Streeting and free speech – cartoon

The health secretary has weighed in on the row surrounding the arrest of Father Ted creator Graham Linehan

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Jeff O'Regan @hodekin.bsky.social · Aug 27

Nearly a year after Keir Starmer promised it, the Hillsborough Law is yet to be introduced. Families deserve honesty and accountability. Can you join me today and sign the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...

Keir Starmer: Don't Break Your Promise, Introduce the Hillsborough Law NOW!

The new Hillsborough Law is aimed at improving transparency and accountability of public bodies in the aftermath of major disasters. Keir Starmer promised last year, the new law would be introduced be...

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Jeff O'Regan @hodekin.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Why does the Maga elite love conspicuous cosmetic surgery? | Arwa Mahdawi

Mar-a-Lago face is suddenly everywhere – and there is a version for both men and women, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · Aug 24

"How to build a new left-party alliance"
'Left-led Green party & ‘Your Party’ are both vital to defeating the right, but we need cross-party collaboration & grassroots organising for real change"
via ex-Labour-Green councillor Liam Shrivastavia'
#SocialistSunday
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How to build a new left-party alliance - Red Pepper

The Green party and the new ‘Your Party’ need collaboration and grassroots organising to forge real change, argues Liam Shrivastavia

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Lady Anytimenow working with Sir Nearlythere @lady-anytimenow.bsky.social · Aug 24

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · Aug 19

Lols at trying to extradite her for a crime that doesn’t exist in Ireland, only batshit crazy Zionist Starmer and his merry genocide supporting men would try that.

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · Aug 19

Downing Street is arming Israel as its military cooks alive Palestinian babies in rubble.

Sally Rooney is offering royalties to activists who throw paint at planes in protest at their government facilitating genocide.

A sane person can see who is committing an offence here.

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · Aug 19

So what now?

Is the British government going to extradite renowned Irish novelist Sally Rooney and put her on trial?

Charged with supporting anti-genocide activists criminalised as equivalent to ISIS after throwing paint at planes?

Let’s see how insane this can get!

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · Aug 20

Why isn't this on the BBC?

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Jeff O'Regan @hodekin.bsky.social · Aug 20

Keep our foods safe and our choices ours! GMOs must be labelled! Protect GMO safety regulations in the EU! action.eko.org/a/keep-gmo-l...

EU leaders: Protect GMO Labelling!

The EU is on the verge of handing a huge win to GMO (genetically modified organisms) giants like Bayer – by stripping away rules that require many genetically modified foods to be clearly labelled, te

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SUPPORTING PALESTINE @apirus.bsky.social · Aug 19

How ridiculous.. police are morons

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Tony @antonyillahiwarren.bsky.social · Aug 19

Labour is dead, and if Clement Attlee's government were alive today they would be expelled for extremism/dissent. #LabourIsDead

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · Aug 19

The White House is slowly, like a disease of gold, morphing into the Grand Kremlin Palace….

Picture of Zelenskyy & Trump in White House with surprising amount of new gold decor on walls and mantle piece.

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Jeff O'Regan @hodekin.bsky.social · Aug 19

I just signed Coletiva Lesbo's petition with All Out that could really change things for LGBT+ people. Add your name and join me in the fight for LGBT+ rights! a.allout.org/s/vVnRy/

Brazil: Justice for Carol

Carol Campelo, a 21-year-old lesbian, was brutally murdered in Brazil. Sign the petition to fight for justice. #JusticeForCarol

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · Aug 12

Wonder how Luigi is Doing.......

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@Peg33 @peg33.bsky.social · Aug 10

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