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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · 27d

For this, and many other reasons, I'm supporting Bell for Deputy Leader. While trade unions have been generally supportive of the ERB, members have also been clear that it doesn't go far enough. Bell is the best candidate to be the voice we need at the top of the Labour Party.

Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social · 28d

The Employment Rights Bill is a major achievement, but it doesn’t go far enough.

Working people did not vote for half-measures or delayed change.

To complete the task, Labour must commit to a second Employment Rights Bill.

We need a second employment rights bill

The Employment Rights Bill deserves recognition, but it does not go far enough.

www.politicshome.com

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · 27d

The idea that Mandelson can stay in post is ridiculous and I fail to understand why this is dragging on. The fact the association continued after Epstein's conviction should be the end of the discussion. Big questions then remain about the vetting process which allowed this past.

Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · 29d

We must fight for our public services, support our trade unions, uphold our democratic principles, defend our Trans+ comrades, free Palestine, and show solidarity to Ukraine. I hope we can grow Mainstream into a place where we achieve this in collaboration with other Left groups.

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · 29d

And while I know it may seem naive, I think it is absolutely worth the effort, even if it's the last thing I do in Labour.

I share Mainstream's goals of:

- Taxing the wealth of the richest.
- Securing public ownership of utilities.
- Ending the two-child benefit limit.

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · 29d

I'm one of the 700 so far. Let's be honest, Labour has a lot to do to rebuild our trust. I've debated ending my membership many times, and I understand why people have. But I do want to try and build a vision of hope, as a principled Left, for meaningful change.

Mainstream @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · 29d

We’re blown away by the response to Mainstream so far: thank you to everyone who’s joined us.

Labour's Mainstream is rising.

If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time.
mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved

Graphic saying: 700 Members - thank you!

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Discontent arises from a knowledge of the possible, as contrasted with the actual." - Aneurin "Nye" Bevan

Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Sep 8

This comes at a time of seismic change in the overall landscape with the Green's leadership election, the creation of "Your Party", etc. But my main hope is still that, as the Left, we are able to be frank about where we differ and better collaborate on where we come together.

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Sep 8

I have to say, I'm (cautiously) optimistic about this. I truly hope that this becomes an effective, democratic platform for those of us on the Left to organise around. Especially when we have felt completely abandoned by Labour and left without a political "home".

Mainstream @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social · Sep 8

Mainstream is the new home for Labour's radical realists.

For everyone who knows that to transform the country and take on the populist right, Labour must offer a popular, principled and practical left politics for meaningful change.

mainstreamlabour.org

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Sep 8

This is a national scandal caused by Wes Streeting. Months of anxiety for ICB staff, and we still have no idea who will have a job if / when this process can actually start. Our ICB's leadership team has been exceptional despite the mass uncertainty caused by this government.

Henry Anderson @henryanderson1.bsky.social · Sep 1

In March NHS England's new boss ordered boards to cut staff costs in half by December.

But now integrated care boards are delaying redundancy processes because the Treasury has refused to fund lay-offs.

www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/ic...

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Aug 26

andrea4gs.org.uk/s/manifesto.pdf

andrea4gs.org.uk

Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Aug 26

Andrea understands what it is to be a member of UNISON, she listens to all of the different perspectives in our union, and has delivered for every one of us. This isn't just "politics", it's about enabling ALL of us to come together as members to fight for each other's rights.

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Aug 26

As a young, queer trade unionist I strongly feel that the best chance of having our voices heard lies with Andrea. Please read the manifesto and consider how it aligns with your own experiences.

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Aug 26

I have no doubt that, with Andrea Egan, UNISON will continue to evolve into the member led union we desperately need. Andrea will champion our union's democratically decided values and deliver for all of our Equalities groups.

Andrea Egan for UNISON General Secretary @andrea4gs.bsky.social · Aug 26

Kieran Paterson, from UNISON's Greater London region, is supporting my campaign for General Secretary!

Will you? 👉 andrea4gs.org.uk/#get-involved

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Aug 24

One Day ... Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.

Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Aug 8

These steps won’t end the slaughter alone, but that doesn’t make them any less urgent. I strongly disagreed with the UK’s preconditions for recognising the state of Palestine, but even if I hadn’t, surely this plan shows a blatant dismissal of the very idea of those conditions.

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Aug 8

This must not happen. The UK must immediately and unconditionally recognise the state of Palestine. There needs to be further sanctions on ultra-nationalists, and a total end of arm sales to Israel (i.e. those still continuing via indirect means etc).

www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Türk: Israel’s plan for complete military takeover of Gaza must be immediately halted

The Israeli Government’s plan for a complete military takeover of the occupied Gaza strip must be immediately halted. It runs contrary to the ruling of the International Court of Justice that Israel m...

www.ohchr.org

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · Aug 6

🚨 The UK - Record numbers of NHS staff say government's offer is not enough!

▪️@gmb.org.uk
▪️@rcm.org.uk
▪️@rcn.org.uk
▪️@unison.org.uk
▪️@unitetheunion.bsky.social

👊🏾 #Solidarity with you all!

The government must come up with a meaningful offer!

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ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · Aug 6

URGENT: We call for the immediate release of Enes Hocaoğulları, LGBTI+ rights defender and Youth Delegate to the Council of Europe, detained yesterday in Turkey.
The prosecutor has requested his pre-trial arrest. A judge’s decision is pending.

#ENESEÖZGÜRLÜK #FREEDOM4ENES

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Aug 6

Great to hear this result! The NHS and the rest of the healthcare sector is uniting behind the idea that we cannot be taken for granted any more. You clapped for us during Covid, we will be asking for your support once again if we need to take industrial action to save our NHS.

UNISON @unison.org.uk · Aug 6

BREAKING: Health workers prepared to take strike action over pay, warns UNISON

Pay consultation must act as a wake-up call for ministers
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/08...

Photo of NHS worker: Breaking: NHS pay 'Health workers prepared to take strike action over pay'

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Jul 27

❤️🏳️‍⚧️❤️

Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Jul 26

EXISTENCE + RESISTANCE

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Jul 23

The UK government must immediately recognise the state of Palestine if it truly believes in a two-state solution 🇵🇸🇬🇧

Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Jul 23

How many more condemnations must we all make before our governments act to stop this genocide? The immediate need is for a ceasefire and aid, but in the long-term there must be consequences for those who carried out these war crimes and those who were complicit in them.

UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 21

UNISON utterly condemns the continued military assault and bombardment of Gaza.

Israeli government plans to force the population of Gaza into a deportation camp built on the ruins of southern Gaza can only be understood as ethnic cleansing.

Full statement:
unsn.uk/3GCQd1o

Statement on the ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza | Article | News | UNISON National

Israeli government plans to force the population of Gaza into a deportation camp built on the ruins of southern Gaza can only be understood as ethnic cleansing

unsn.uk

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 16

More than 20 UK union leaders, including Christina McAnea of UNISON, have raised concerns over the Metropolitan police's handling of pro-Palestinian marches www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

UK union leaders express fear over erosion of right to protest in open letter

Twenty-two union leaders criticise Met over arrest of people who took part in pro-Gaza march in January

www.theguardian.com

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Kieran James Paterson @kieranjpaterson.bsky.social · Jul 5

Pride in London 2025 is today! It's my first time in the parade and I'll be marching with Middlesex University under the banner of UNITED FOR TRANS RIGHTS! Trans rights are human rights, Pride is a protest, solidarity forever! 🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍⚧️

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