And yes, I am aware that the decision was by a tiny officers' group in the NEC. Which speaks volumes in itself: is there no limit to how much power Starmer and his allies want to retain for themselves? They're anti-democratic.

Would I like a socialist (i.e. not Burnham) (albeit still a PR supporter) to lead Labour? Absolutely. But vetting contenders to be a candidate should be to uncover anything bad someone has done, not some rubbish about costs etc. that smacks of `we're desperate factional power grabbers`.

And in the UK, that'll mean securing - among others - the repeal of the 2025 Supreme Court ruling that claims trans people are legally not who they are, and ensuring trans people can fully access all avenues in life as the people they are.

#TransRightsAreHumanRights

Generally speaking, if anyone remained in contact with Epstein after his conviction, they should be ashamed and called out.

Anyone who supported him should face stronger consequences. (2/2)

#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

If the government needs money, raise taxes on the rich and cut subsidies to banks, corporations, oil and gas and polluting commerce.