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We're driving the ideas and power in civil society needed to create a hopeful and transformative vision for the country - to beat not just Reform, but the causes of Reform.

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🚨 Over 50 leading academics have sounded the alarm on the UK's voting system

⚠️ In an era of multi-party politics, First Past the Post risks “random and arbitrary” results like never before

🗳️ The experts' letter warn Ministers they must address this to stem growing instability and distrust
Over 50 Academics Warn That Voting System Is Not Fit For Multi-Party Politics
Dozens of academics have written to the government to warn that the current voting system risks producing distorted results on an 'unprecedented' s...
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February 14, 2026 at 7:46 AM
COME WORK WITH US!

Compass are hiring for a Digital Engagement Officer. If you're good with everything online and supporter-facing - mailings, social media - then we want to hear from you!

Click below to apply.

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Compass is Hiring a Digital Engagement Officer! - Compass
Compass is looking to recruit a Digital Engagement Officer as we enter an exciting new period for UK politics in […]
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February 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Academic Guy Standing's new book, Human Capital: The Tragedy of the Education Commons, is out now!

There will be a formal launch in the Brunel Gallery, SOAS University of London, February 17th - contact iBlake@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk for an invitation!
February 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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🚨"Right now, Labour has the chance to lead this conversation and head off this issue. There is no time for complacency."
Sean Woodcock MP & Jo Platt MP warn that FPTP is headed for chaos.

✍️ For @labourlist.bsky.social @seanlwoodcock.bsky.social @joplatt.bsky.social

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'Labour must confront the crisis of first past the post before it’s too late' - LabourList
First past the post is fuelling distrust, fragmentation and instability. If Labour is serious about democratic renewal, it must lead the case for electoral reform now
labourlist.org
February 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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McSweeney is the symptom of a deeper malaise within the Labour Party.

One that will not dissipate until they can fundamentally rethink what they’re there to do and how they’re going to achieve it.

🎙️Director Neal Lawson for BBC Radio 4
February 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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To revive the Labour Party, a leadership change is not enough. But what will be?

@labourlewis.bsky.social argues renewing democracy, within and outside the Party, is the fundamental key.

Listen to the full episode w/ Mainstream Interim Council Chair Kerry Postlewhite & @paulabarkermp.bsky.social 👇
February 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
To revive the Labour Party, a leadership change is not enough. But what will be?

@labourlewis.bsky.social argues renewing democracy, within and outside the Party, is the fundamental key.

Listen to the full episode w/ Mainstream Interim Council Chair Kerry Postlewhite & @paulabarkermp.bsky.social 👇
February 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Founding Mainstream Signatories @paulabarkermp.bsky.social
& @labourlewis.bsky.social, Interim Council Chair Kerry Postlewhite and National Coordinator Luke Hurst joined the Compass podcast to discuss the tumultuous past few days for the Labour Party.

Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts.
OUT NOW:

This week's Labour Party crisis called for an emergency episode - so our Director Neal Lawson is joined by @paulabarkermp.bsky.social, @labourlewis.bsky.social, Kerry Postlewhite and Luke Hurst.

Available wherever you get your podcasts!
February 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
McSweeney is the symptom of a deeper malaise within the Labour Party.

One that will not dissipate until they can fundamentally rethink what they’re there to do and how they’re going to achieve it.

🎙️Director Neal Lawson for BBC Radio 4
February 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM
OUT NOW:

This week's Labour Party crisis called for an emergency episode - so our Director Neal Lawson is joined by @paulabarkermp.bsky.social, @labourlewis.bsky.social, Kerry Postlewhite and Luke Hurst.

Available wherever you get your podcasts!
February 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
🎙️Party leadership makes a difference - to your culture, to your direction, but also to how others see you.

The Greens' @rachelmillward.bsky.social showed us just how much it matters when discussing electoral alliances.

Listen 👇
February 10, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Ultimately, this is not the scandal of Mandelson or McSweeney. It is the endpoint of New Labour.

A total reset of the Labour project must begin. Until then, nothing will truly change.

Neal Lawson for @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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McSweeney, Mandelson and the stain of New Labour: We must dispense with the failed politics and toxic methods of the Blairites for good.

🖊️ Neal Lawson
McSweeney, Mandelson and the stain of New Labour
We must dispense with the failed politics and toxic methods of the Blairites for good
www.newstatesman.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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February 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
NEXT WEEK:

After the incursion into Venezuela, threats towards Greenland and NATO - and the backdrop of international law crumbling in the Gaza genocide and Ukraine - we have experts @nickdearden.bsky.social and Mary Kaldor on the podcast to discuss if US hegemony is failing.
February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Want to get involved in local politics & make an impact?

It may be simpler than you think.

Green Party Deputy Leader @rachelmillward.bsky.social's story is a brilliant example of the power of how seizing opportunities and creating alliances can build progressive power.

Episode out now👇
February 5, 2026 at 11:41 AM
TONIGHT! Very limited places left for this online launch of
@profkepickett.bsky.social's new book, 'The Good Society'.

A brilliant set of speakers join us to discuss how we fix the rampant inequality across all of our society.

Sign up below:
February 4, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Our new paper on social care policy suggests some radical alternatives to the current direction of 'social care' - including moving it out of the Health Department.

Bob Rhodes, author of our new publication 'Care is a Societal Challenge', in @labourlist.bsky.social.
February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
NEW PUBLICATION!

'Social care' is a situation multiple governments - Labour, Tory, coalition - have tried to solve.

This new paper by Bob Rhodes makes the arguments for a holistic re-think of the entire sector - including removing it from the Health Department entirely.
February 2, 2026 at 11:27 AM
NEXT WEEK: We cannot wait to host the launch of @profkepickett.bsky.social's new book, 'The Good Society', with @equalitytrust.bsky.social!

A star-studded lineup of @georgemonbiot.bsky.social, @carolinelucas.bsky.social and Baroness Ruth Lister join us online. Use the link below this to sign up!
January 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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🎙️OUT NOW: Labour is tanking in Wales.

The next elections look like a two-horse race between Reform and Plaid Cymru, now leading on 33%.

Fresh off a key Caerphilly by-election win, we’re joined by Plaid leader @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social for the insider view on their plan for success. 👇
January 28, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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Can First Past the Post cope with multi-party politics?

🗒️ The APPG was delighted to host a private briefing in Parliament today with…

🗣️ Professor Sir John Curtice of @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
🗣️ Dr David Klemperer of @uniofbath.bsky.social
🪑 Emma Harrison of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
🎙️OUT NOW: Labour is tanking in Wales.

The next elections look like a two-horse race between Reform and Plaid Cymru, now leading on 33%.

Fresh off a key Caerphilly by-election win, we’re joined by Plaid leader @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social for the insider view on their plan for success. 👇
January 28, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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"This government has become very adept at U-turns. Apparently it is time to turn again. By deciding to block Andy Burnham’s candidacy... the Labour NEC has turned its back on a different and better form of politics..."

Compass Director Neal Lawson in @theguardian.com.
January 26, 2026 at 4:48 PM