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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 13d

Thoroughly enjoyed speaking at Sheffield Trades Union Council yesterday – the first trade union body to host a Your Party speaker!

Grateful to everyone who came to fight for our communities, our trade unions and a democratic socialist party led by the grassroots ❤️

Zarah speaking on a panel at Sheffield Trades Union Council

A packed room at SADACCA (Sheffield And District African Caribbean Community Association) community centre

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · 23d

Vital column from @elliebgomersall.bsky.social in @scotnational.bsky.social today.

www.thenational.scot/politics/254...

Ellie Gomersall: Time we had a just transition away from 'defence' industry

MUCH derision greeted Donald Trump’s recent decision to rename the United States government’s department of defence the “department of war”…

www.thenational.scot

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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · 25d

Lively discussion on prospects for a new left party. @reidfoundation.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social @danhutchison.bsky.social @calton-books.bsky.social @lighthousebks.bsky.social @rs21edinburgh.bsky.social @philtaylor.bsky.social @rs21.bsky.social @niallchristie1.bsky.social @fred.scot

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · Aug 13

Let’s remember why we’re doing this: to transform society so that everyone can live in dignity.

My interview with @tribunemagazine.bsky.social on the need for a real, democratic alternative.

tribunemag.co.uk/2025/08/jere...

Jeremy Corbyn: People Have Been Denied an Alternative

In a wide-ranging interview with Tribune, Jeremy Corbyn discusses his hopes for the new Left party, the potential for coalition building, and his determination to overcome sectarianism on the way to f...

tribunemag.co.uk

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · Aug 11

The deliberate and relentless killing of Palestinian journalists is sickening beyond words — and is a desperate attempt to silence the truth about Israel’s ongoing crimes against humanity.

Shame on all those who empowered Israel to murder with impunity.

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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · Aug 3

The solidarity was palpable at the Village Hotel picket today - the first hotel strike since 1979 ✊️

@scottishgreens.org stand in support of the workers and their struggle for equal pay, paid breaks, & basic respect that is sorely missing from the company 💚

Workers from the Village Hotel standing beside the Unite Hospitality banner

Green MSP candidate Ellie Gomersall speaking in support of the picket outside the Village Hotel

Local Cllr Dan Hutchison speaks to those at the picket.

Green MSP Maggie Chapmam addresses the growd at the picket.

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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · Jul 26

Here's my speech against the hateful bile UKIP tried to bring to Glasgow's streets - thankfully we outnumbered them 💚✊️

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Cllr Anthony Carroll @anthonycarroll.bsky.social · Jul 24

I'm not running to be Co-leader of the Scottish Greens.

I'll keep fighting for people & planet but we need to tackle the cultural issues inside our house first.

Members have asked for a cultural review, & I hope leadership candidates make sure it happens.

www.thenational.scot/news/2533780...

Prominent Greens member rules out running for leadership due to 'toxic culture'

A prominent Scottish Greens member has ruled out standing in the leadership contest due to the "toxic" culture within the party ...

www.thenational.scot

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · Jul 23

Top notch 👏

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jul 23

⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.

🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · Jul 20

Phenomenal reporting.

Very important that someone is holding the government accountable.

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Jul 19

Tomorrow's front page 📰

An exclusive report by The Ferret reveals the details of Angus Robertson's meeting with Israeli ambassador Daniela Grudsky

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Jul 19

Tomorrow's front page 📰

An exclusive report by The Ferret reveals the details of Angus Robertson's meeting with Israeli ambassador Daniela Grudsky

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · Jul 16

This government made a political choice to make life harder for the sick and disabled.

Well done to those MPs who had the courage to speak up for the marginalised and put their constituents first.

That is what it means to serve the people.

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · Jul 16

Suspending your most effective Scottish MP is not the win you think it is.

Solidarity with @brianleishmanmp.bsky.social who has been steadfast in his opposition to this regressive Labour government.

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Jul 16

BREAKING: Labour rebel Brian Leishman has lost the party whip, according to reports

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Michael @therightarticle.bsky.social · Jul 15

Good. It's needed.

EXCLUSIVE: Jeremy Corbyn to launch public inquiry into UK’s role in Gaza war this September

It will be held on 4-5 September in central London

www.thelondoneconomic.com

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · Jul 15

Spoiler alert: being an arms firm helps massively.

Steph Paton @stephpaton.bsky.social · Jul 15

Struggling to meet your MP? Here's one handy trick they don't want you to know.
www.thenational.scot/politics/253...

Steph Paton: It took six months for my MP to meet me. If only I had been an arms firm

Getting a straight answer to any question I asked proved almost as difficult as getting the meeting in the first place, writes Steph Paton

www.thenational.scot

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · Jul 15

Spoiler alert: being an arms firm helps massively.

Steph Paton @stephpaton.bsky.social · Jul 15

Struggling to meet your MP? Here's one handy trick they don't want you to know.
www.thenational.scot/politics/253...

Steph Paton: It took six months for my MP to meet me. If only I had been an arms firm

Getting a straight answer to any question I asked proved almost as difficult as getting the meeting in the first place, writes Steph Paton

www.thenational.scot

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Steph Paton @stephpaton.bsky.social · Jul 15

Struggling to meet your MP? Here's one handy trick they don't want you to know.
www.thenational.scot/politics/253...

Steph Paton: It took six months for my MP to meet me. If only I had been an arms firm

Getting a straight answer to any question I asked proved almost as difficult as getting the meeting in the first place, writes Steph Paton

www.thenational.scot

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Democratic Left Scotland @demleftscotland.bsky.social · Jul 7

A new start for the Scottish left? www.democratic-left.scot/post/what-do... / @zarahsultana.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social @rightsandroses.bsky.social @niallchristie1.bsky.social @annidonaldson.bsky.social @annidonaldson.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social

What does a new party mean for Scotland?

'Big news in small circles' might summarise the UK mainstream media’s description of Zarah Sultana's announcement of a new left party. The coverage took some joy from the fumbled launch of the new ent...

www.democratic-left.scot

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · Jun 11

"Within the party, we should be foregrounding disabled voices in the upcoming MSP selections and leadership elections. Everyone in the party should be encouraging disabled people to stand for selection, and doing their utmost to support them."

greenleftscotland.substack.com/p/scottish-g...

Scottish Greens must offer real change for disabled communities

Scottish Young Greens activist Finlay McIlwraith writes for Green Left Scotland about how the party are ignoring a key part of the electorate

greenleftscotland.substack.com

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · Jun 11

🟢 Scottish Greens must offer real change for disabled communities 🟢

It’s clear the political status quo is failing and ignoring disabled people... Finlay McIlwraith says it has never been more crucial to have a party who stands up for disabled and neurodivergent communities.

Scottish Greens must offer real change for disabled communities
Scottish Young Greens activist Finlay McIlwraith writes for Green Left Scotland about how the party are ignoring a key part of the electorate

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · Jun 10

🟢 Ellie Gomersall: Greens must prioritise rights and representation of women and girls 🟢

At last year’s general election, young women were twice as likely to vote Green across the UK than young men were to vote for Reform. @elliebgomersall.bsky.social outlines why we must speak to them.

Ellie Gomersall: Greens must prioritise rights and representation of women and girls
With lots of talk about the impact of young men's support for Reform and the right, Ellie Gomersall outlines what the party can do to better support women.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jun 10

Rather than encouraging staff to resign for caring about human life - how about Labour MPs who have watched this happen & tried to silence dissent lose their seats instead?

Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning after challenging UK policy on Gaza.

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The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · Jun 10

The most senior civil servant in the Foreign Office has advised staff worried about the UK’s “complicity” in the war in Gaza to take the “honourable course” and resign

Foreign Office staff told to resign if they don’t like Gaza stance

www.thetimes.com

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · Jun 10

Fantastic to hear some good socialist politics from a Labour MP. As it should be

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Niall Christie @niallchristie1.bsky.social · Jun 10

Just getting round to this excellent episode. Brian and Shafi bang on about the lack of politics in politics.

“The way you become an MP or MSP is by nodding along for as long as you can until you’re accepted into the ranks.”

A warning ahead of next year’s election for all.

Skotia @theskotia.bsky.social · Jun 7

NEW: In a special episode of Nest of Fearties, Brian Leishman and Jonathon Shafi discuss the results and wider implications of this week's Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election.

🎧 Listen to 'After Hamilton' now: buff.ly/3s8Hwb1

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