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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 1d

Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social‬'s call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...

First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system

It only takes 30 seconds

action.electoral-reform.org.uk

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Lex McMenamin (they/them) @leximcmenamin.com · 2d

Greta Thunberg, deported to Greece, says the targeting of the Sumud Flotilla is "not the story" @teenvogue.com — instead, she says:

"Israel once again violated international humanitarian law by preventing aid from getting into Gaza while people are being starved.”

Greta Thunberg On Her Detention: I'm "Not The Story" — It's Israel Violating International Humanitarian Law

“I could talk for a very, very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment. Trust me. But that is not the story.”

www.teenvogue.com

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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 2d

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 2d

Greta Thunberg has just been released and she is back on the warpath, exactly like our leaders should be.

Israel will never silence her or the billions who oppose them.

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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 5d

Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky&

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Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to Dame Sarah Mullally DBE on becoming the first woman to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury.

A truly historic moment that shows the importance of women’s leadership in every walk of life. Wishing her well in this new role.

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 6d

I am horrified by the news of multiple stabbings at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur.

My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this heinous antisemitic attack.

We must defend a society where people of all faiths can practice their religion in safety and peace

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Billy Bragg @billybragg.bsky.social · 7d

Me on Sky News Breakfast: "Russia was banned (from Eurovision) after the invasion of Ukraine and I think that if we have one rule for Ukrainians and another rule for Palestinians it starts to look like we only care about white-skinned people and not brown-skinned people"
news.sky.com/video/musici...

Musician Billy Bragg and journalist Josh Kaplan debate proposed Israeli Eurovision ban

Singer-songwriter Billy Bragg has been an outspoken critic of Israel's actions in Gaza and has a long history of writing about social issues. He discusses the proposals with the Jewish Chronicle journ...

news.sky.com

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Michael @therightarticle.bsky.social · 7d

1,500 Pledge to Risk Arrest at 'Largest Ever' Protest Against Palestine Action Ban

Major demonstration in Trafalgar Square on Saturday could nearly double total of 1,600 arrested under terrorism laws since ban came into effect in July, organisers claim

bylinetimes.com

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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 8d

@labour4pr.bsky.social is one of the best campaigns I've ever known - truly brilliant.

I just hope @andyburnham.bsky.social means next parliamentary year, and not after the next election.

It would be dangerously irresponsible of us to risk another one with FPTP

Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 10d

“I'm here to endorse the Labour for a New Democracy call for a National Commission in this parliament - and a manifesto commitment to a system of Proportional Representation to be introduced into Westminster elections in the next Parliament.”

🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social

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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 12d

I've no words...

Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 These are not even the worst, but cant show ones reported to the police.

The far right think they’re winning. They’re wrong!

We are the firewall. Join my fight against the far right. ✊🏾

Are you with us, or with them? #ButlerBlocks

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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 12d

Brave and inspiring... this is a great piece from @labourlewis.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Starmerism has almost destroyed the Labour party, but I still have hope for renewal | Clive Lewis

As our party conference gets under way this weekend in Liverpool, we must start to work out how we can inspire the country, says Labour MP Clive Lewis

www.theguardian.com

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speckle48.bsky.social @speckle48.bsky.social · 12d

Check out the numbers signing this…. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards

We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.

petition.parliament.uk

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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 12d

Ok. They’ve pissed me off.

I’m back to tell you 3 things about ID cards:

1. Migrants ALREADY HAVE biometric ID cards & govts have been trying to digitise them for years w repeated fuckups & failures causing complete chaos - they don’t work, you do not want that system for you.

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 16d

There has never been better conditions for a force to Labour's left.

There has never been a bigger threat from fascism in Britain.

If 'Your Party' implodes, that will be tragic - and unforgivable.

New column 👇

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Corbyn and Sultana: the needs of the left are greater than any of your differences | Owen Jones

Millions of UK voters are desperate for radical change. For their sake, we must hope Your Party’s hotheads give way to calm strategists, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

www.theguardian.com

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Janet Westerhof @janetw65.bsky.social · 20d

How To Confront The Radicalisation Of Young Men | Jimmy The Giant | Zack Polanski
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zew-...

How To Confront The Radicalisation Of Young Men | Jimmy The Giant | Zack Polanski

YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

www.youtube.com

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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 21d

Indeed...
- and apparently not illegal to publicly project images of Elon Musk inciting people to fight or die... but illegal to express support for Palestine Action or publicise a politician's relationship with a sex offender.

Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 21d

21st century Britain
where it's illegal to project an image on a wall
but not illegal to supply weapons to mass murdering genocidal psychopaths

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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 22d

We need to build solidarity across borders - between all those the global elite and far right work to divide.

This idea - Global Public Investment (GPI) - is an important part of it I think...

youtu.be/BP0iFv_Ec7U?...

@globpubinvnet.bsky.social

The Birth of Global Public Investment. Mutual interest and mutuality in international public finance

YouTube video by Global Cooperation Institute

youtu.be

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Viktor 🇵🇸🍉🦘🦘🪃 @viktx.bsky.social · 22d

@australianlabor.bsky.social

Its offical Israel is committing a genocide.
Australia is a signatory to the Genocide Convention and has a moral and legal obligation to act, we cannot wait any longer. Statements of “concern” are not enough while children starve and families are massacred.

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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 22d

Love this...

Douglas Bader used to live in my home village.

mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · 22d

See the reply from Douglas Bader’s (WW2 hero) relatives

Superb!

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 22d

BREAKING: Spain votes to boycott Eurovision if Israel competes

Broadcaster RTVE is now the fifth to threaten withdrawal from Eurovision over Israel, following the Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia and Iceland

news.sky.com/story/spain-...

Spain votes to boycott Eurovision if Israel competes

Broadcaster RTVE is now the fifth to threaten withdrawal from Eurovision over Israel, following the Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia and Iceland.

news.sky.com

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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 26d

Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock says Palestine Action are not terrorists in split with Starmer

Most high-profile divide so far: Kinnock tells @MiddleEastEye people have a right to be appalled at situation in Gaza and proscription 'blunting' terror laws

www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusi...

Exclusive: Neil Kinnock says Palestine Action are not terrorists in split with Starmer

Former Labour leader tells MEE people have a right to be appalled at situation in Gaza and proscription 'blunting' terror laws

www.middleeasteye.net

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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 26d

“We’re not talking to anybody, we’re not being interviewed, we’re simply sitting there with a sign,” Whitmore-Jones told NBC News.

Four words written on the sign triggered Whitmore-Jones' arrest: I support Palestine Action.

www.nbcnews.com/world/united...

Why is the U.K. arresting peaceful protesters on terrorism charges?

“We’re not talking to anybody, we’re not being interviewed, we’re simply sitting there with a sign,” said 74-year-old Richard Whitmore-Jones.

www.nbcnews.com

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 28d

There is nowhere safe to go in Gaza.

Israeli forces have ordered thousands of Palestinians in Gaza City to evacuate as the military prepares another major assault.

States should act to prevent genocide in Gaza and press Israel to reverse course.

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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 28d

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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 29d

Definitely definitely don't miss this webinar...!!!

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Health Poverty Action @healthpoverty.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Join HPA and @theprogressivemag.bsky.social to discuss why drug policy reform matters for Development.

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