Billy Bragg
@billybragg.bsky.social
Still waiting for the Great Leap Forward
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Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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📢📢📢 Migrant Workers’ Rights – National Emergency Demonstration
📌Saturday 13 December, 12PM
📌Birmingham City Centre (Shabana Mahmood’s constituency)
Stand up for our neighbours - your salary DOES NOT define your contribution to the UK!!
@regulariseuk.bsky.social
📌Saturday 13 December, 12PM
📌Birmingham City Centre (Shabana Mahmood’s constituency)
Stand up for our neighbours - your salary DOES NOT define your contribution to the UK!!
@regulariseuk.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM
📢📢📢 Migrant Workers’ Rights – National Emergency Demonstration
📌Saturday 13 December, 12PM
📌Birmingham City Centre (Shabana Mahmood’s constituency)
Stand up for our neighbours - your salary DOES NOT define your contribution to the UK!!
@regulariseuk.bsky.social
📌Saturday 13 December, 12PM
📌Birmingham City Centre (Shabana Mahmood’s constituency)
Stand up for our neighbours - your salary DOES NOT define your contribution to the UK!!
@regulariseuk.bsky.social
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Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
Great story from the Guardian about radical folk singer Dick Gaughan and the on-going campaign to make his records available again
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
‘I never wanted to sing into a vacuum’: Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan’s fight for his lost music
A skilled interpreter and social justice champion, Gaughan is a hero to the likes of Richard Hawley and Billy Bragg. Yet much of his work has been stuck in limbo for decades – until a determined fan s...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Great story from the Guardian about radical folk singer Dick Gaughan and the on-going campaign to make his records available again
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
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'Labour politicians who believe they must simply hold their nose and pass these latest morally degrading policies in order to stem the rise of racism are deluding themselves.'
Showing the racists that racism works will not stem the tide of racism.
Showing the racists that racism works will not stem the tide of racism.
Shabana Mahmood is wrong - Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government.
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Shabana Mahmood is wrong
Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government
www.newstatesman.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
'Labour politicians who believe they must simply hold their nose and pass these latest morally degrading policies in order to stem the rise of racism are deluding themselves.'
Showing the racists that racism works will not stem the tide of racism.
Showing the racists that racism works will not stem the tide of racism.
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'If the rank and file of the party has any sense, it will forcefully cut off this death spiral leadership now, fight back against the latest capitulation to Nigel Farage and stand up for its principles to build a fairer, more equal society'.
This should be compulsory reading for every Labour MP...
This should be compulsory reading for every Labour MP...
Shabana Mahmood is wrong - Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government.
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Shabana Mahmood is wrong
Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government
www.newstatesman.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
'If the rank and file of the party has any sense, it will forcefully cut off this death spiral leadership now, fight back against the latest capitulation to Nigel Farage and stand up for its principles to build a fairer, more equal society'.
This should be compulsory reading for every Labour MP...
This should be compulsory reading for every Labour MP...
MAGA may hope that Nick Fuentes can deliver the groyper vote but the real Gen Z at Generation Zohran, Zak and Zarah
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
Zohran, Zak and Zarah: the real Gen Z
Hitler fanboy Nick Fuentes makes headlines, but young people overwhelmingly lean left
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
MAGA may hope that Nick Fuentes can deliver the groyper vote but the real Gen Z at Generation Zohran, Zak and Zarah
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
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Today, Starbucks workers in 40+ cities began a historic ULP strike. But we’re NOT finished.
We're prepared to escalate with more stores striking if we don’t see substantial progress toward finalizing contracts that address pay, hours/staffing, and the resolution of 100s of ULPs.
We're prepared to escalate with more stores striking if we don’t see substantial progress toward finalizing contracts that address pay, hours/staffing, and the resolution of 100s of ULPs.
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Today, Starbucks workers in 40+ cities began a historic ULP strike. But we’re NOT finished.
We're prepared to escalate with more stores striking if we don’t see substantial progress toward finalizing contracts that address pay, hours/staffing, and the resolution of 100s of ULPs.
We're prepared to escalate with more stores striking if we don’t see substantial progress toward finalizing contracts that address pay, hours/staffing, and the resolution of 100s of ULPs.
The brilliant Benefits are out on tour
Gawd, stop posting videos in the wrong format on sites that hate this stuff, sorry!
Uk tour starts tonight in Reading at Facebar. 8pm Dan Le Sac, 9pm Benefits.
Uk tour starts tonight in Reading at Facebar. 8pm Dan Le Sac, 9pm Benefits.
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The brilliant Benefits are out on tour
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NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Heads Up if you’re in northern California! The US launch of my new book - Billy Bragg: A People’s History - will take place at the Alibi Bookshop, 624 Marin Street, Vallejo CA at 5.30pm Pacific on Sunday 30th November. Scan the QR code on the image for details 1/3
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Heads Up if you’re in northern California! The US launch of my new book - Billy Bragg: A People’s History - will take place at the Alibi Bookshop, 624 Marin Street, Vallejo CA at 5.30pm Pacific on Sunday 30th November. Scan the QR code on the image for details 1/3
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SCOTUS Denies Request to Revisit Gay Marriage Ruling
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
SCOTUS Denies Request to Revisit Gay Marriage Ruling
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SCOTUS rejected a bid by a former Kentucky county official to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, as the justices steered clear of the contentious case some 3-1/2 years after its conservative majority reversed abortion rights reut.rs/3XjD9Cu
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
SCOTUS rejected a bid by a former Kentucky county official to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, as the justices steered clear of the contentious case some 3-1/2 years after its conservative majority reversed abortion rights reut.rs/3XjD9Cu
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ALL YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE!
An evening with @billybragg.bsky.social Daniel Rachel & host Miranda Sawyer
Rough Trade East
24.11
@roughtradebooks.bsky.social
Not to be missed...book a ticket now:
dice.fm/event/eoakqw...
An evening with @billybragg.bsky.social Daniel Rachel & host Miranda Sawyer
Rough Trade East
24.11
@roughtradebooks.bsky.social
Not to be missed...book a ticket now:
dice.fm/event/eoakqw...
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
ALL YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE!
An evening with @billybragg.bsky.social Daniel Rachel & host Miranda Sawyer
Rough Trade East
24.11
@roughtradebooks.bsky.social
Not to be missed...book a ticket now:
dice.fm/event/eoakqw...
An evening with @billybragg.bsky.social Daniel Rachel & host Miranda Sawyer
Rough Trade East
24.11
@roughtradebooks.bsky.social
Not to be missed...book a ticket now:
dice.fm/event/eoakqw...
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At least some people’s lives have improved in Donald Trump’s America.
November 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
At least some people’s lives have improved in Donald Trump’s America.
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I’ve been working on this story for the past three months, but it could not be more timely, coming as it does just when white Christian nationalists are dealing with antisemitism among their own
momentmag.com/the-new-chri...
momentmag.com/the-new-chri...
The New Christian Right, Antisemitism & U.S. Democracy
For years, Christian supremacist ideology was coursing through American conservatism. Now it—and its antisemitism—is out in the open, in the halls of power and scaring Jews.
momentmag.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I’ve been working on this story for the past three months, but it could not be more timely, coming as it does just when white Christian nationalists are dealing with antisemitism among their own
momentmag.com/the-new-chri...
momentmag.com/the-new-chri...
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Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
My old mate and mini-golf rival, the powerful singer-songwriter Will Varley is out on the road in the US for the next few weeks. Catch him if you can.
willvarley.com/home/
willvarley.com/home/
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My old mate and mini-golf rival, the powerful singer-songwriter Will Varley is out on the road in the US for the next few weeks. Catch him if you can.
willvarley.com/home/
willvarley.com/home/
Please take a minute to scroll through this—and share it.
It's the story of our time.
The Authoritarian Stack: How Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic American—And Why Europe Is Next.
www.authoritarian-stack.info
It's the story of our time.
The Authoritarian Stack: How Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic American—And Why Europe Is Next.
www.authoritarian-stack.info
The Authoritarian Stack
How Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic America — And Why Europe Is Next
www.authoritarian-stack.info
November 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Victoria's response to kamikazi transphobe Linehan reminds us that angry men are happy to harass women in the name of (checks notes) women's rights and that if a trans woman appearing on tv sends them ballistic then this is not about women's rights, it's about the eradication of the trans community
November 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Victoria's response to kamikazi transphobe Linehan reminds us that angry men are happy to harass women in the name of (checks notes) women's rights and that if a trans woman appearing on tv sends them ballistic then this is not about women's rights, it's about the eradication of the trans community
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The ADL has decided to treat fascists as allies and progressives as enemies. For a group that is tasked with protecting American Jews, that is a world historic fuck up.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The ADL has decided to treat fascists as allies and progressives as enemies. For a group that is tasked with protecting American Jews, that is a world historic fuck up.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Woke up this morning to find that the people of New York City have re-lit the torch of the Statue of Liberty, sending a signal out to the rest of America that Trump's bullying tactics that seek to divide and debase any notion of solidarity among diverse communities can be defeated #TurnUpTheVolume
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Woke up this morning to find that the people of New York City have re-lit the torch of the Statue of Liberty, sending a signal out to the rest of America that Trump's bullying tactics that seek to divide and debase any notion of solidarity among diverse communities can be defeated #TurnUpTheVolume
The performance of Reform representatives in tv debates and the hosility shown them by audiences reveals Farage's party to be a one-trick-pony that can be defeated.
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Reform are a one-trick-pony that can be defeated
The salience of immigration as an issue facing the UK is a result of media exposure and political discourse, rather than first-hand experiences.
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The performance of Reform representatives in tv debates and the hosility shown them by audiences reveals Farage's party to be a one-trick-pony that can be defeated.
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
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In the United States a scientist is blinded
By the resumption of nuclear testing and he is reminded
That Dr Robert Oppenheimer's optimism fell
At the first hurdle
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By the resumption of nuclear testing and he is reminded
That Dr Robert Oppenheimer's optimism fell
At the first hurdle
@billybragg.bsky.social
President Trump’s announcement that he has ordered the U.S. to resume nuclear testing “immediately” has drawn confusion and alarm from some experts, who argue that physical testing is outdated and would add momentum to an arms race it aims to counter.
Trump push to restart nuclear tests could take years, cost millions, experts say
The Nevada Test Site — where the U.S. last tested a nuclear explosive more than 30 years ago — now relies on computer modeling, not physical explosions.
wapo.st
October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
In the United States a scientist is blinded
By the resumption of nuclear testing and he is reminded
That Dr Robert Oppenheimer's optimism fell
At the first hurdle
@billybragg.bsky.social
By the resumption of nuclear testing and he is reminded
That Dr Robert Oppenheimer's optimism fell
At the first hurdle
@billybragg.bsky.social