@janednie.bsky.social
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British people want leaders they can be proud of. Patriotism would be taking water back into public ownership. It would cost nothing. Simply enforce the fines. Share prices would drop to zero. And the government would look like it has a backbone.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
For competent leaders with integrity, it's no use looking at the major political parties in the UK
Major political parties haven't got a hope or a clue, writes Majority's Jamie Driscoll as he skewers establishment politics
www.thecanary.co
October 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
British people want leaders they can be proud of. Patriotism would be taking water back into public ownership. It would cost nothing. Simply enforce the fines. Share prices would drop to zero. And the government would look like it has a backbone.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
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Today Newcastle stood united. ✊🏼
The far-right were in town trying to spread their hate and division. Only about 200 turned up.
Over 3000 canny geordies, including dozens of Majority members stopped them marching and sent them packing!
#TheyDidNotPass #NaePasaran
The far-right were in town trying to spread their hate and division. Only about 200 turned up.
Over 3000 canny geordies, including dozens of Majority members stopped them marching and sent them packing!
#TheyDidNotPass #NaePasaran
September 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today Newcastle stood united. ✊🏼
The far-right were in town trying to spread their hate and division. Only about 200 turned up.
Over 3000 canny geordies, including dozens of Majority members stopped them marching and sent them packing!
#TheyDidNotPass #NaePasaran
The far-right were in town trying to spread their hate and division. Only about 200 turned up.
Over 3000 canny geordies, including dozens of Majority members stopped them marching and sent them packing!
#TheyDidNotPass #NaePasaran
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If you missed our sold out conference on Saturday, this is a brilliant summary from @northeastbylines.co.uk
If you’re done sitting on the sidelines join us today 👇🏼
If you’re done sitting on the sidelines join us today 👇🏼
September 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM
If you missed our sold out conference on Saturday, this is a brilliant summary from @northeastbylines.co.uk
If you’re done sitting on the sidelines join us today 👇🏼
If you’re done sitting on the sidelines join us today 👇🏼
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Congratulations to @zackpolanski.bsky.social for winning the Green party leadership with a stunning 84.6% of the vote.
There is a real appetite for genuine change in this country, and a broad progressive coalition will bring it.
We look forward to working with Zack and the Greens in the future!
There is a real appetite for genuine change in this country, and a broad progressive coalition will bring it.
We look forward to working with Zack and the Greens in the future!
September 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Congratulations to @zackpolanski.bsky.social for winning the Green party leadership with a stunning 84.6% of the vote.
There is a real appetite for genuine change in this country, and a broad progressive coalition will bring it.
We look forward to working with Zack and the Greens in the future!
There is a real appetite for genuine change in this country, and a broad progressive coalition will bring it.
We look forward to working with Zack and the Greens in the future!
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Great to see @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social and @zarahsultana.bsky.social announce plans for a national party built from the grassroots! Let’s show what we can do in the North East by building a progressive alliance to win #Newcastle council in 2026!
#WeAreTheMajority
#WeAreTheMajority
July 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Great to see @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social and @zarahsultana.bsky.social announce plans for a national party built from the grassroots! Let’s show what we can do in the North East by building a progressive alliance to win #Newcastle council in 2026!
#WeAreTheMajority
#WeAreTheMajority
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Setting fire to hotels with kids in them, isn’t patriotic.
Millionaires ASKING to be taxed more to rebuild our public services is.
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social’s latest article on British culture.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
Millionaires ASKING to be taxed more to rebuild our public services is.
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social’s latest article on British culture.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
'We' didn't build British culture. We inherited it from immigrants - and we need to remember that.
When we talk about British culture, let’s avoid the balance sheet approach. Let’s instead celebrate the good, and never to repeat the bad
www.thecanary.co
July 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Setting fire to hotels with kids in them, isn’t patriotic.
Millionaires ASKING to be taxed more to rebuild our public services is.
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social’s latest article on British culture.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
Millionaires ASKING to be taxed more to rebuild our public services is.
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social’s latest article on British culture.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
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What is British culture? How should progressives talk about it? And wasn’t it shaped by immigration?
My latest article.
My latest article.
'We' didn't build British culture. We inherited it from immigrants & we need to remember that.
When we talk about British culture, let’s avoid the balance sheet approach. Let’s instead celebrate the good, but not repeat the bad, says ex-Labour Mayor Jamie Driscoll
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
When we talk about British culture, let’s avoid the balance sheet approach. Let’s instead celebrate the good, but not repeat the bad, says ex-Labour Mayor Jamie Driscoll
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
'We' didn't build British culture. We inherited it from immigrants - and we need to remember that.
When we talk about British culture, let’s avoid the balance sheet approach. Let’s instead celebrate the good, and never to repeat the bad
www.thecanary.co
July 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
What is British culture? How should progressives talk about it? And wasn’t it shaped by immigration?
My latest article.
My latest article.
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We’ve had hundreds of new members join in the last couple of weeks! 🔥
Tonight we met some of them to:
🗳️talk plans for #Newcastle 2026 council elections
😂 groan at some ‘dad jokes’ from @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social
✊🏽and start to build a new politics based on honesty and integrity
Tonight we met some of them to:
🗳️talk plans for #Newcastle 2026 council elections
😂 groan at some ‘dad jokes’ from @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social
✊🏽and start to build a new politics based on honesty and integrity
July 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We’ve had hundreds of new members join in the last couple of weeks! 🔥
Tonight we met some of them to:
🗳️talk plans for #Newcastle 2026 council elections
😂 groan at some ‘dad jokes’ from @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social
✊🏽and start to build a new politics based on honesty and integrity
Tonight we met some of them to:
🗳️talk plans for #Newcastle 2026 council elections
😂 groan at some ‘dad jokes’ from @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social
✊🏽and start to build a new politics based on honesty and integrity
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“The establishment have their billionaire newspapers and GB News.
The 99% have mass movements.
While you’re waiting for the new party, join Majority.”
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social on why now is the time to get active! Sign up below 👇🏼
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The 99% have mass movements.
While you’re waiting for the new party, join Majority.”
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social on why now is the time to get active! Sign up below 👇🏼
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
We need to replace our broken system with grassroots democracy. A new left party will help.
Former Metro Mayor Jamie Driscoll is involved in the Corbyn/Sultana new left party - and here, he gives us the latest updates
www.thecanary.co
July 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
“The establishment have their billionaire newspapers and GB News.
The 99% have mass movements.
While you’re waiting for the new party, join Majority.”
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social on why now is the time to get active! Sign up below 👇🏼
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The 99% have mass movements.
While you’re waiting for the new party, join Majority.”
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social on why now is the time to get active! Sign up below 👇🏼
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Come and find us at Durham Miners Gala this Saturday! ✊🏼
We are thrilled to be operating a stall at this fantastic celebration of our shared working class history!
Our stall will be open from 9am-4pm in the big tent by the racecourse. We'll see you there!
We are thrilled to be operating a stall at this fantastic celebration of our shared working class history!
Our stall will be open from 9am-4pm in the big tent by the racecourse. We'll see you there!
July 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Come and find us at Durham Miners Gala this Saturday! ✊🏼
We are thrilled to be operating a stall at this fantastic celebration of our shared working class history!
Our stall will be open from 9am-4pm in the big tent by the racecourse. We'll see you there!
We are thrilled to be operating a stall at this fantastic celebration of our shared working class history!
Our stall will be open from 9am-4pm in the big tent by the racecourse. We'll see you there!
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Wow! 😲
Welcome to our new members!
Turns out taxing the rich, supporting the most vulnerable in society, creating good jobs and opposing genocide is really popular.
Who’s with us?
Join with link in comments 👇🏼
Welcome to our new members!
Turns out taxing the rich, supporting the most vulnerable in society, creating good jobs and opposing genocide is really popular.
Who’s with us?
Join with link in comments 👇🏼
July 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Wow! 😲
Welcome to our new members!
Turns out taxing the rich, supporting the most vulnerable in society, creating good jobs and opposing genocide is really popular.
Who’s with us?
Join with link in comments 👇🏼
Welcome to our new members!
Turns out taxing the rich, supporting the most vulnerable in society, creating good jobs and opposing genocide is really popular.
Who’s with us?
Join with link in comments 👇🏼
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While many politicians are clowns, 🤡 comedian Steve Coogan is a serious political voice.
In the Guardian he supports a new movement in UK politics with Sultana and Corbyn overseeing foundation of a new party with principles just like Majority in the North East.
In the Guardian he supports a new movement in UK politics with Sultana and Corbyn overseeing foundation of a new party with principles just like Majority in the North East.
July 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
While many politicians are clowns, 🤡 comedian Steve Coogan is a serious political voice.
In the Guardian he supports a new movement in UK politics with Sultana and Corbyn overseeing foundation of a new party with principles just like Majority in the North East.
In the Guardian he supports a new movement in UK politics with Sultana and Corbyn overseeing foundation of a new party with principles just like Majority in the North East.
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Majority members on the streets of #Newcastle today. ✊🏽
Supporting @psc_newcastle rally calling for an end to the barbaric starvation of #Gaza and a #FreePalestine
57% of Brits want to end all arms sales to Israel.
#WeAreTheMajority
Supporting @psc_newcastle rally calling for an end to the barbaric starvation of #Gaza and a #FreePalestine
57% of Brits want to end all arms sales to Israel.
#WeAreTheMajority
July 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Majority members on the streets of #Newcastle today. ✊🏽
Supporting @psc_newcastle rally calling for an end to the barbaric starvation of #Gaza and a #FreePalestine
57% of Brits want to end all arms sales to Israel.
#WeAreTheMajority
Supporting @psc_newcastle rally calling for an end to the barbaric starvation of #Gaza and a #FreePalestine
57% of Brits want to end all arms sales to Israel.
#WeAreTheMajority
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Brave decision from @zarahsultana. Starmer’s Labour Party is unrecognisable from its trade union and working class roots.
We’re already up and running with events, assemblies and council campaigns, working alongside north east Greens and local independents.
Change is coming!
We’re already up and running with events, assemblies and council campaigns, working alongside north east Greens and local independents.
Change is coming!
Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
July 4, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Brave decision from @zarahsultana. Starmer’s Labour Party is unrecognisable from its trade union and working class roots.
We’re already up and running with events, assemblies and council campaigns, working alongside north east Greens and local independents.
Change is coming!
We’re already up and running with events, assemblies and council campaigns, working alongside north east Greens and local independents.
Change is coming!
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The #Welfare Bill that passed this week is an attack on dignity and justice.
#Majority and Crips Against The Cuts are taking the fight to #Labour HQ in #Newcastle.
The bill must be scrapped.
Nothing about us, without us. We won’t back down. This is a battle for our future.
#Majority and Crips Against The Cuts are taking the fight to #Labour HQ in #Newcastle.
The bill must be scrapped.
Nothing about us, without us. We won’t back down. This is a battle for our future.
July 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The #Welfare Bill that passed this week is an attack on dignity and justice.
#Majority and Crips Against The Cuts are taking the fight to #Labour HQ in #Newcastle.
The bill must be scrapped.
Nothing about us, without us. We won’t back down. This is a battle for our future.
#Majority and Crips Against The Cuts are taking the fight to #Labour HQ in #Newcastle.
The bill must be scrapped.
Nothing about us, without us. We won’t back down. This is a battle for our future.
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George Orwell wrote about Newspeak in his novel 1984. @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social explains how Starmer’s government is deploying it today to justify hardship and death both at home and abroad.
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
Palestine Action aren't terrorists, but Israel are
Palestine Action's antics weren't terrorism, but Starmer's welfare cuts and water companies spilling sewage into drinking water could be
www.thecanary.co
June 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
George Orwell wrote about Newspeak in his novel 1984. @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social explains how Starmer’s government is deploying it today to justify hardship and death both at home and abroad.
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
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“There’s been an unexpected surge in backbone production over the past week. Early reports suggest up to 170 Labour MPs have placed last-minute orders. Happily, their spines are set to arrive just in time for the debate on Personal Independence Payments.”
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
Up to 170 Labour MPs consider acquiring a backbone
This Labour government is set to balance their books on the backs of the most vulnerable in society - Spines-R-Us overwhelmed with requests
www.thecanary.co
June 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“There’s been an unexpected surge in backbone production over the past week. Early reports suggest up to 170 Labour MPs have placed last-minute orders. Happily, their spines are set to arrive just in time for the debate on Personal Independence Payments.”
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
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The majority of British people do not support the UK joining any conflict against Iran. As we have seen with the Iraq war, nothing will come of this besides more death and destruction in the Middle East.
Join Majority today to fight for a peaceful future. Link in comments 👇🏼
Join Majority today to fight for a peaceful future. Link in comments 👇🏼
June 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The majority of British people do not support the UK joining any conflict against Iran. As we have seen with the Iraq war, nothing will come of this besides more death and destruction in the Middle East.
Join Majority today to fight for a peaceful future. Link in comments 👇🏼
Join Majority today to fight for a peaceful future. Link in comments 👇🏼
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49 Majority & Green members came together today to back Jim Howard in the Longbenton & Benton by-election.
That’s what democracy looks like.
Tribal politics divides us. But if we share goals like ending austerity & tackling climate change, we can unite. ✊
That’s what democracy looks like.
Tribal politics divides us. But if we share goals like ending austerity & tackling climate change, we can unite. ✊
June 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
49 Majority & Green members came together today to back Jim Howard in the Longbenton & Benton by-election.
That’s what democracy looks like.
Tribal politics divides us. But if we share goals like ending austerity & tackling climate change, we can unite. ✊
That’s what democracy looks like.
Tribal politics divides us. But if we share goals like ending austerity & tackling climate change, we can unite. ✊
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Thames Water’s in crisis again. The government response is to ban bonuses for water bosses.
This is just tinkering round the edges.
The long term solution must be public ownership.
www.bigissue.com/opinion/tham...
This is just tinkering round the edges.
The long term solution must be public ownership.
www.bigissue.com/opinion/tham...
Trying to make sense of another week of peril for crisis-hit Thames Water
This week has been a long time in the politics of water – as Thames Water gets hit with crisis after crisis. We Own It's Cat Hobbs explains.
www.bigissue.com
June 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Thames Water’s in crisis again. The government response is to ban bonuses for water bosses.
This is just tinkering round the edges.
The long term solution must be public ownership.
www.bigissue.com/opinion/tham...
This is just tinkering round the edges.
The long term solution must be public ownership.
www.bigissue.com/opinion/tham...
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I’m straight, but for years I’ve flown the Pride flag behind me in every TV interview because I support freedom, tolerance and solidarity.🏳️🌈
The decision by the County Durham RefUK administration to take it down signals hostility. This letter from Bishop Auckland Pride explains it beautifully.
The decision by the County Durham RefUK administration to take it down signals hostility. This letter from Bishop Auckland Pride explains it beautifully.
May 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I’m straight, but for years I’ve flown the Pride flag behind me in every TV interview because I support freedom, tolerance and solidarity.🏳️🌈
The decision by the County Durham RefUK administration to take it down signals hostility. This letter from Bishop Auckland Pride explains it beautifully.
The decision by the County Durham RefUK administration to take it down signals hostility. This letter from Bishop Auckland Pride explains it beautifully.
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“Labour has become the oppressor…..Labour’s oh-so-clever strategists are moronically gift wrapping the country for Nigel Farage.”
Majority puts people at the heart of politics. The political class are not going to save us, we have to save ourselves.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Majority puts people at the heart of politics. The political class are not going to save us, we have to save ourselves.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How we can smash Britain’s two-party system for good at the next election | George Monbiot
Labour is beyond repair. Time for a co-ordinated strategy to support progressive parties committed to electoral reform, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“Labour has become the oppressor…..Labour’s oh-so-clever strategists are moronically gift wrapping the country for Nigel Farage.”
Majority puts people at the heart of politics. The political class are not going to save us, we have to save ourselves.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Majority puts people at the heart of politics. The political class are not going to save us, we have to save ourselves.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Great conversations on the streets of #Newcastle. People are frustrated with politics. One person said
“No-one seems to fix anything. They say a lot, then they do nowt. They never listen.”
Majority is listening. Join our citizens assembly on 18 May
www.majorityuk.org/assembly
“No-one seems to fix anything. They say a lot, then they do nowt. They never listen.”
Majority is listening. Join our citizens assembly on 18 May
www.majorityuk.org/assembly
May 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Great conversations on the streets of #Newcastle. People are frustrated with politics. One person said
“No-one seems to fix anything. They say a lot, then they do nowt. They never listen.”
Majority is listening. Join our citizens assembly on 18 May
www.majorityuk.org/assembly
“No-one seems to fix anything. They say a lot, then they do nowt. They never listen.”
Majority is listening. Join our citizens assembly on 18 May
www.majorityuk.org/assembly
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This is the first Labour government in history to increase child poverty. There’s an alternative: properly taxing multinational corporations & those with assets over £10 million. Reverse privatisation of energy, water, rail and healthcare.
Sign the Dignity Declaration thedignitydeclaration.co.uk
Sign the Dignity Declaration thedignitydeclaration.co.uk
The Dignity Declaration | Dignity Declaration
The Dignity Declaration is an urgent call for a political alternative against austerity, war, and climate breakdown. Sign the declaration and lets build a society where every life is valued and dignit...
thedignitydeclaration.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This is the first Labour government in history to increase child poverty. There’s an alternative: properly taxing multinational corporations & those with assets over £10 million. Reverse privatisation of energy, water, rail and healthcare.
Sign the Dignity Declaration thedignitydeclaration.co.uk
Sign the Dignity Declaration thedignitydeclaration.co.uk
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This Labour government are planning to take money from the poorest and most vulnerable in society. How is this any different from the Tories?
Any MP with a conscience has to vote against these cuts. We cannot return to austerity yet again.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Any MP with a conscience has to vote against these cuts. We cannot return to austerity yet again.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reeves to reveal biggest UK spending cuts since austerity in spring statement
Labour MPs uneasy as chancellor prepares even deeper reductions that economists say will harm key services
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This Labour government are planning to take money from the poorest and most vulnerable in society. How is this any different from the Tories?
Any MP with a conscience has to vote against these cuts. We cannot return to austerity yet again.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Any MP with a conscience has to vote against these cuts. We cannot return to austerity yet again.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...