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The latest Labour Left Podcast is out and I’ve been talking about Keir Starmer with Mark Perryman. Mark’s edited the best Starmer book so far - The Starmer Symptom. I think it’s fair to say neither of us are happy!
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Labour Govt has the power to introduce PR - could adopt recommendations of the Royal (Jenkins’) Commission - commissioned by Tony Blair but not implemented. Partially introduced in Wales, Scotland and London. They won’t under Starmer cos he’s an infiltrator from Right controllers.
A Colchester City Council by election took place in my ward in Colchester on Thursday. In this article for @LabourHub I report on the result and put it in the context of the rise of Reform, political fragmentation, PR and the next General Election.
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A story of fragmentation
On the same day as Labour’s crushing defeat in the Caerphilly by-election, which ended a Labour reign of 107 years in that seat, a local council by-election took place In Colchester. Br…
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October 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Labour Govt has the power to introduce PR - could adopt recommendations of the Royal (Jenkins’) Commission - commissioned by Tony Blair but not implemented. Partially introduced in Wales, Scotland and London. They won’t under Starmer cos he’s an infiltrator from Right controllers.
A Colchester City Council by election took place in my ward in Colchester on Thursday. In this article for @LabourHub I report on the result and put it in the context of the rise of Reform, political fragmentation, PR and the next General Election.
labourhub.org.uk/2025/10/26/a...
labourhub.org.uk/2025/10/26/a...
A story of fragmentation
On the same day as Labour’s crushing defeat in the Caerphilly by-election, which ended a Labour reign of 107 years in that seat, a local council by-election took place In Colchester. Br…
labourhub.org.uk
October 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A Colchester City Council by election took place in my ward in Colchester on Thursday. In this article for @LabourHub I report on the result and put it in the context of the rise of Reform, political fragmentation, PR and the next General Election.
labourhub.org.uk/2025/10/26/a...
labourhub.org.uk/2025/10/26/a...
The latest Labour Left Podcast is out and I’ve been talking about Keir Starmer with Mark Perryman. Mark’s edited the best Starmer book so far - The Starmer Symptom. I think it’s fair to say neither of us are happy!
youtu.be/qb50qcMmcow?...
youtu.be/qb50qcMmcow?...
October 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The latest Labour Left Podcast is out and I’ve been talking about Keir Starmer with Mark Perryman. Mark’s edited the best Starmer book so far - The Starmer Symptom. I think it’s fair to say neither of us are happy!
youtu.be/qb50qcMmcow?...
youtu.be/qb50qcMmcow?...
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@brynhgriffiths.bsky.social interviews Mark Perryman on his Labour Left Podcast: youtu.be/qb50qcMmcow?.... Great wide-ranging interview, on how politics is best when it's fun, the internal culture of the current Labour Party & (for me) a very moving Class Hero nomination for the late Mike Marqusee.
Mark Perryman Interview - The Starmer Symptom
YouTube video by Labour Left Podcast | @BrynHGriffiths
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October 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
@brynhgriffiths.bsky.social interviews Mark Perryman on his Labour Left Podcast: youtu.be/qb50qcMmcow?.... Great wide-ranging interview, on how politics is best when it's fun, the internal culture of the current Labour Party & (for me) a very moving Class Hero nomination for the late Mike Marqusee.
Today at #LabourConference2025 was the momentous day when the Labour Party membership and trades unionists began to find their voice again. Here’s a report in Labour Hub telling the story of the big decisions on Gaza and Wealth Tax motions.
#SavetheLabourParty
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#SavetheLabourParty
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Labour Conference votes for a full arms embargo on Israel
Conference comes to life as delegates vote to sanction Israel and demand a wealth tax. In a victory for the tireless campaigning mounted by solidarity activists, Labour’s Annual Conference has vote…
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September 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Today at #LabourConference2025 was the momentous day when the Labour Party membership and trades unionists began to find their voice again. Here’s a report in Labour Hub telling the story of the big decisions on Gaza and Wealth Tax motions.
#SavetheLabourParty
labourhub.org.uk/2025/09/29/l...
#SavetheLabourParty
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The Labour Left Podcast #Lab25 Conference special is with the Campaign Group’s back from exile @johnmcdonnellMP Expect a bit of everything we talk Gramsci, PR, the whip, Ireland, Gaza, coups, Deputy Labour Leadership, conference & much more. Links in the replies. Pls share 1/4
September 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Labour Left Podcast #Lab25 Conference special is with the Campaign Group’s back from exile @johnmcdonnellMP Expect a bit of everything we talk Gramsci, PR, the whip, Ireland, Gaza, coups, Deputy Labour Leadership, conference & much more. Links in the replies. Pls share 1/4
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The long-awaited emergency podcast on Rayner, Labour's deputy leadership election, Burnham, Mandelson, that other guy, and Your Party internal tension. With me and @profafinlayson.bsky.social. Available here and on all podcast apps: culturepowerpolitics.org/2025/09/18/e....
Emergency Podcast September 2025
Rayner resigned! Mandelson sacked! ‘Mainstream’ launched! Your Party Chaos! Fascists on the Streets! Alan Finlayson and Jeremy Gilbert bring you all the analysis they can fit into two h…
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September 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The long-awaited emergency podcast on Rayner, Labour's deputy leadership election, Burnham, Mandelson, that other guy, and Your Party internal tension. With me and @profafinlayson.bsky.social. Available here and on all podcast apps: culturepowerpolitics.org/2025/09/18/e....
Yesterday Colchester had its 100th Gaza vigil. It was the anniversary that should never have taken place. The country’s mood is moving against the government & its complicity.
Keep pushing. #CeaseFireNow
Keep pushing. #CeaseFireNow
September 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Yesterday Colchester had its 100th Gaza vigil. It was the anniversary that should never have taken place. The country’s mood is moving against the government & its complicity.
Keep pushing. #CeaseFireNow
Keep pushing. #CeaseFireNow
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The Starmer Disaster - free online seminar with @yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social, Mark Perryman and me. Discussing the recent edited collection, The Starmer Symptom, edited by Mark, published by @plutopress.bsky.social.
October 8th, 18:30-20:30, free.
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October 8th, 18:30-20:30, free.
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The Starmer Disaster
A free online seminar with Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Mark Perryman and Jeremy Gilbert, discussing the politics of the Starmer government.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The Starmer Disaster - free online seminar with @yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social, Mark Perryman and me. Discussing the recent edited collection, The Starmer Symptom, edited by Mark, published by @plutopress.bsky.social.
October 8th, 18:30-20:30, free.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-starme...
October 8th, 18:30-20:30, free.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-starme...
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Breaking all trade union barriers in campaigning for Irish unity
Austin Harney reports on an important fringe meeting at TUC Conference. On Monday evening, 8th September 2025, we had our fringe meeting at the TUC Conference, titled “Trade Unionists and Irish Unity.” I have organised these fringe…
Austin Harney reports on an important fringe meeting at TUC Conference. On Monday evening, 8th September 2025, we had our fringe meeting at the TUC Conference, titled “Trade Unionists and Irish Unity.” I have organised these fringe…
Breaking all trade union barriers in campaigning for Irish unity
Austin Harney reports on an important fringe meeting at TUC Conference. On Monday evening, 8th September 2025, we had our fringe meeting at the TUC Conference, titled “Trade Unionists and Irish Unity.” I have organised these fringe meetings for the last four years at TUC Conferences with support from a group called Labour for Irish Unity that was established when Jeremy Corbyn was the leader of the Labour Party.
labourhub.org.uk
September 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Breaking all trade union barriers in campaigning for Irish unity
Austin Harney reports on an important fringe meeting at TUC Conference. On Monday evening, 8th September 2025, we had our fringe meeting at the TUC Conference, titled “Trade Unionists and Irish Unity.” I have organised these fringe…
Austin Harney reports on an important fringe meeting at TUC Conference. On Monday evening, 8th September 2025, we had our fringe meeting at the TUC Conference, titled “Trade Unionists and Irish Unity.” I have organised these fringe…
Richard Burgon MP gives his thoughts on the Labour Deputy Leadership contest. 1/2
September 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Richard Burgon MP gives his thoughts on the Labour Deputy Leadership contest. 1/2
How can socialists oppose antisemitism, grapple with the politics of Zionism & support the Palestinian people?
Rachel Shabi is a great starting point to help you learn how to navigate this difficult terrain. #SocialistSunday
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Rachel Shabi is a great starting point to help you learn how to navigate this difficult terrain. #SocialistSunday
youtu.be/GAJ9KMnxKGQ?...
August 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
How can socialists oppose antisemitism, grapple with the politics of Zionism & support the Palestinian people?
Rachel Shabi is a great starting point to help you learn how to navigate this difficult terrain. #SocialistSunday
youtu.be/GAJ9KMnxKGQ?...
Rachel Shabi is a great starting point to help you learn how to navigate this difficult terrain. #SocialistSunday
youtu.be/GAJ9KMnxKGQ?...
Today we were out campaigning to boycott Barclays in Colchester as part of Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s Boycott Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) Campaign. The conversations brought back memories of our stand against Apartheid in South Africa during the 1980s.
www.palestinecampaign.org
www.palestinecampaign.org
August 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Today we were out campaigning to boycott Barclays in Colchester as part of Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s Boycott Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) Campaign. The conversations brought back memories of our stand against Apartheid in South Africa during the 1980s.
www.palestinecampaign.org
www.palestinecampaign.org
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From tonight's moving protest at Downing Street against Israeli's killing of journalists in Gaza
August 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
From tonight's moving protest at Downing Street against Israeli's killing of journalists in Gaza
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Inflation rises to 3.8%, with food price inflation rising to 4.9%
The cost of living crisis is far from over ...
The cost of living crisis is far from over ...
August 20, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Inflation rises to 3.8%, with food price inflation rising to 4.9%
The cost of living crisis is far from over ...
The cost of living crisis is far from over ...
Socialist Feminist Lynne Segal of Beyond the Fragments fame is the latest guest on the Labour Left Podcast. To see the full episode go to YouTube, Audible, SubStack or your favourite podcast site and just search for the Labour Left Podcast.
Links in replies 1/2
Links in replies 1/2
August 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Socialist Feminist Lynne Segal of Beyond the Fragments fame is the latest guest on the Labour Left Podcast. To see the full episode go to YouTube, Audible, SubStack or your favourite podcast site and just search for the Labour Left Podcast.
Links in replies 1/2
Links in replies 1/2
Over forty people today on Colchester’s weekly vigil for Gaza. It’s an outstanding achievement for the organisers the they never miss a week. It’s notable that more & more passing motorists are hooting their horn to show their support for Palestine.
#StopArmingIsrael
#StopArmingIsrael
August 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Over forty people today on Colchester’s weekly vigil for Gaza. It’s an outstanding achievement for the organisers the they never miss a week. It’s notable that more & more passing motorists are hooting their horn to show their support for Palestine.
#StopArmingIsrael
#StopArmingIsrael
Former Labour Left Podcast guest @rachelshabi.bsky.social has written about the loss of her mother who she spoke of as a guest. Her Mum was an Iraqi Jew who had a big impact upon Rachel & her understanding of Palestine. open.substack.com/pub/rachelsh... Here is the podcast. youtu.be/GAJ9KMnxKGQ?...
On losing a mum and keeping a culture
Now they are gone, how do I hang on to the erased identity of my Iraqi-Jewish parents?
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August 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Former Labour Left Podcast guest @rachelshabi.bsky.social has written about the loss of her mother who she spoke of as a guest. Her Mum was an Iraqi Jew who had a big impact upon Rachel & her understanding of Palestine. open.substack.com/pub/rachelsh... Here is the podcast. youtu.be/GAJ9KMnxKGQ?...
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Making Trouble: Lynne Segal on the Labour Left Podcast labourhub.org.uk/2025/07/23/m...
Making Trouble: Lynne Segal on the Labour Left Podcast
In the latest episode of the Labour Left Podcast Bryn Griffiths speaks to the prominent socialist feminist Lynne Segal. Veteran socialists will remember the huge impact that Beyond the Fragments, p…
labourhub.org.uk
July 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Making Trouble: Lynne Segal on the Labour Left Podcast labourhub.org.uk/2025/07/23/m...
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The Fight For a United Ireland
Geoff Bell of Labour for Irish Unity is on the Labour Left Podcast. Bryn Griffiths, of the Labour Left Podcast, suggests that a new generation of socialist activists can learn an enormous amount from the Irish struggle. If you’re a Palestinian activist today and you…
Geoff Bell of Labour for Irish Unity is on the Labour Left Podcast. Bryn Griffiths, of the Labour Left Podcast, suggests that a new generation of socialist activists can learn an enormous amount from the Irish struggle. If you’re a Palestinian activist today and you…
The Fight For a United Ireland
Geoff Bell of Labour for Irish Unity is on the Labour Left Podcast. Bryn Griffiths, of the Labour Left Podcast, suggests that a new generation of socialist activists can learn an enormous amount from the Irish struggle. If you’re a Palestinian activist today and you are trying to understand why the Labour Party is so bad on Palestine there’s no better place to start than Britain’s colonial history in Ireland.
labourhub.org.uk
May 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The Fight For a United Ireland
Geoff Bell of Labour for Irish Unity is on the Labour Left Podcast. Bryn Griffiths, of the Labour Left Podcast, suggests that a new generation of socialist activists can learn an enormous amount from the Irish struggle. If you’re a Palestinian activist today and you…
Geoff Bell of Labour for Irish Unity is on the Labour Left Podcast. Bryn Griffiths, of the Labour Left Podcast, suggests that a new generation of socialist activists can learn an enormous amount from the Irish struggle. If you’re a Palestinian activist today and you…
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Don't miss the latest episode of the Labour Left Podcast hosted by Momentum NCG representative @brynhgriffiths.bsky.social.
You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM_0...
You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM_0...
Making Trouble: Lynne Segal on the Labour Left Podcast
In the latest episode of the Labour Left Podcast Bryn Griffiths speaks to the prominent socialist feminist Lynne Segal. Veteran socialists will remember the huge impact that Beyond the Fragments, published in 1979 and co-authored by Lynne…
In the latest episode of the Labour Left Podcast Bryn Griffiths speaks to the prominent socialist feminist Lynne Segal. Veteran socialists will remember the huge impact that Beyond the Fragments, published in 1979 and co-authored by Lynne…
Making Trouble: Lynne Segal on the Labour Left Podcast
In the latest episode of the Labour Left Podcast Bryn Griffiths speaks to the prominent socialist feminist Lynne Segal. Veteran socialists will remember the huge impact that Beyond the Fragments, published in 1979 and co-authored by Lynne Segal and her socialist sisters Hilary Wainright and Sheila Rowbotham, had upon us. Many of us would count the book amongst those which politically formed us.
labourhub.org.uk
July 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Don't miss the latest episode of the Labour Left Podcast hosted by Momentum NCG representative @brynhgriffiths.bsky.social.
You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM_0...
You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM_0...
The latest Labour Left Podcast is out and it’s with Richard Burgon MP the Secretary of the Socialist Campaign Group.
Links to watch & listen in the reply.
Links to watch & listen in the reply.
June 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The latest Labour Left Podcast is out and it’s with Richard Burgon MP the Secretary of the Socialist Campaign Group.
Links to watch & listen in the reply.
Links to watch & listen in the reply.
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"It's time for Proportional Representation - to bring a new politics to this country"
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"It's time for Proportional Representation - to bring a new politics to this country"
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social
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If results this spring are so random, @uklabour.bsky.social has got to take notice. Mayoral elections in May 2026 currently due to be FPTP - the government MUST return to Supplementary Vote for these, or preferably ranked voting. Join us to campaign for rational democracy @labour4pr.bsky.social
With Greens at 72% also that means we will have five party competition in most wards (as we did last year in nearly all constituencies). Don’t think that’s ever come close to happening before.
🚨 | Total Number of Candidates (/1,641) #LE2025:
➡️ RFM: 1,630 (99.3%)
🌳 CON: 1,594 (97.1%)
🌹 LAB: 1,540 (93.8%)
🔶 LDM: 1,396 (85.1%)
🌍 GRN: 1,182 (72.0%)
🧑🔧 TUSC: 97 (5.9%)
🏰 HER: 24 (1.5%)
🟡 MK: 18 (1.1%)
💷 UKIP: 13 (.8%)
🔴 SDP: 11 (.7%)
🙋 Inds: 461
🏘️ Local: 103
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➡️ RFM: 1,630 (99.3%)
🌳 CON: 1,594 (97.1%)
🌹 LAB: 1,540 (93.8%)
🔶 LDM: 1,396 (85.1%)
🌍 GRN: 1,182 (72.0%)
🧑🔧 TUSC: 97 (5.9%)
🏰 HER: 24 (1.5%)
🟡 MK: 18 (1.1%)
💷 UKIP: 13 (.8%)
🔴 SDP: 11 (.7%)
🙋 Inds: 461
🏘️ Local: 103
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
April 4, 2025 at 5:58 AM
If results this spring are so random, @uklabour.bsky.social has got to take notice. Mayoral elections in May 2026 currently due to be FPTP - the government MUST return to Supplementary Vote for these, or preferably ranked voting. Join us to campaign for rational democracy @labour4pr.bsky.social
Well done to the @BritishQuakers your fine example as the first British church to state their belief that genocide is underway in Gaza leads the way.
The tide of opinion across the world is moving against Netanyahu’s Israeli Government.
#StopArmingIsrael!
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The tide of opinion across the world is moving against Netanyahu’s Israeli Government.
#StopArmingIsrael!
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
June 2, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Well done to the @BritishQuakers your fine example as the first British church to state their belief that genocide is underway in Gaza leads the way.
The tide of opinion across the world is moving against Netanyahu’s Israeli Government.
#StopArmingIsrael!
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The tide of opinion across the world is moving against Netanyahu’s Israeli Government.
#StopArmingIsrael!
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...