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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is running the government and the economy just like he ran his businesses — straight into the ground. https://youtu.be/zbh9SW5Cgqg?si=AXCJAp8jz78ySvJi

How Trump Killed Every Business He Touched | Robert Reich

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Nicola Spurr @nicolaspurr.bsky.social · Jul 3

Great to see Peter Hain calling out his own Labour Party for the Starmer Government’s heavy-handed proscription of #PalestineAction.

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Anti-apartheid activists would have been called terrorists under logic banning Palestine Action, Peter Hain says – UK politics live

Labour peer says he is ‘deeply ashamed’ his party is backing moves to ban group

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Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre @antiapartheidlgcy.bsky.social · 23d

🚧 Big steps forward @ Penton Street!

We welcomed trustees @peterhain.bsky.social and HE J.N. Mamabolo & @aamarchives.bsky.social to tour the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre site

Thrilled to walk up new staircase (bye ladders 👋) Next up: the lift ♿

Opening 2026 – Europe’s first #AntiApartheid #museum

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peterhain.bsky.social @peterhain.bsky.social · 11d

My new book published in a month by @policypress.bsky.social

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peterhain.bsky.social @peterhain.bsky.social · 11d

My new book published 28 October by @policypress.bsky.social

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peterhain.bsky.social @peterhain.bsky.social · Sep 1

My explosive new thriller published by @muswellpress.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DODioEk...

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peterhain.bsky.social @peterhain.bsky.social · Aug 13

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Peter Hain says UK government ‘digging itself into hole’ over Palestine Action

Peer opposed banning group and says fellow Labour peers and MPs are regretting proscription

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peterhain.bsky.social @peterhain.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Palestine Action Protests: Arrests - Hansard - UK Parliament

Hansard record of the item : 'Palestine Action Protests: Arrests' on Wednesday 23 July 2025.

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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · Jul 11

🇸🇿 Ask your MP to support @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social's EDM on #Eswatini #Swaziland- recognising widespread human rights abuses, the erosion of democratic, trade union and civil rights, and calling on the UK to support the calls for justice and dialogue.

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peterhain.bsky.social @peterhain.bsky.social · Jul 4

parliamentlive.tv/event/index/... Ban on Palestine Action “intellectually bankrupt politically unprincipled morally repugnant”

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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · May 23

How Trump’s Manufactured “White Genocide” Serves His Populism – by @peterhain.bsky.social

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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · May 27

"Yes, South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, but it is young and economically-disadvantaged black men, who are the principle victims of such violence."

@peterhain.bsky.social on how Trump’s Manufactured “White Genocide” Serves His Populism

Trump’s Manufactured “White Genocide” Serves His Populism - Peter Hain

US President Donald Trump has long embraced a populist political strategy built on white victimhood, and his current hostility to South Africa reflects that - along with his staged attempt to humiliat...

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · May 23

Trust in national politics is broken.

But pride in community is strong, and people want more say over what happens where they live.

Our new report with @hopenothate.org.uk makes the case: If we want to change how people feel about politics, we have to start where hope still exists.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · May 16

‘We want to push for more’: a Chelsea treble would not be enough for Catarina Macario

Winning Sunday’s FA Cup final after an unbeaten WSL season would mean a domestic clean sweep but the US international really wants a Champions League

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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · May 4

Debt crises are colonial legacies - ACTSA was glad to help coordinate this letter @peterhain.bsky.social

“This unsustainable debt has grossly affected social and economic development in the country" ~ Malawi High Commissioner Thomas Bisika who signed the letter

African diplomats urge UK government to back bill to speed up debt restructurings

Countries are struggling to manage expensive loans, with much of debt transacted through London

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Apr 14

Voting is now open for the Co-op Group AGM. It's as easy as opening the Co-op app.

We’re asking Co-op Group members to vote Yes on Motion 8 to continue their historic partnership with the Co-operative Party.

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Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre @antiapartheidlgcy.bsky.social · Apr 2

Our trustee @peterhain.bsky.social spent yesterday morning with yr12&13 #historians at Esher 6th Form College, sharing his lived-experience of #antiapartheid activism and supporting their learning about #history of #southafrica, the legacies of colonialism & ongoing struggles. 🎥 resource to follow