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@mainstreamlabour.bsky.social
The home for Labour’s radical realists - united by values, driven by change.
Join us to unlock the transformative potential of the Labour Party.
http://mainstreamlabour.org/
Join us to unlock the transformative potential of the Labour Party.
http://mainstreamlabour.org/
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🌹📢 Introducing your 2026 Mainstream candidates for the NEC!
Thank you to our members for participating in our ballot and voting to endorse a strong team of determined, progressive candidates for Labour's NEC.
This year, let's reconnect Labour with its mainstream.
Thank you to our members for participating in our ballot and voting to endorse a strong team of determined, progressive candidates for Labour's NEC.
This year, let's reconnect Labour with its mainstream.
✍️NEW on the Mainstream blog:
James Bartholomeusz takes a deeper dive into answering the question - what do we actually want our Party to look like?
www.mainstreamlabour.org/blog/renewin...
James Bartholomeusz takes a deeper dive into answering the question - what do we actually want our Party to look like?
www.mainstreamlabour.org/blog/renewin...
Renewing respectful disagreement is vital for our party - and for our democracy | Mainstream Labour
James Bartholomeusz | James Bartholomeusz interrogates what type of Party we actually want.
www.mainstreamlabour.org
February 13, 2026 at 12:23 PM
✍️NEW on the Mainstream blog:
James Bartholomeusz takes a deeper dive into answering the question - what do we actually want our Party to look like?
www.mainstreamlabour.org/blog/renewin...
James Bartholomeusz takes a deeper dive into answering the question - what do we actually want our Party to look like?
www.mainstreamlabour.org/blog/renewin...
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The Representation of the People Bill is a good start, but doesn't go nearly far enough. First Past the Post leaves millions unfairly shut out of democracy.
#Democracy #ElectoralReform
#Democracy #ElectoralReform
February 13, 2026 at 8:06 AM
The Representation of the People Bill is a good start, but doesn't go nearly far enough. First Past the Post leaves millions unfairly shut out of democracy.
#Democracy #ElectoralReform
#Democracy #ElectoralReform
This morning, a fake email was sent to Labour MPs purporting to be from Mainstream.
This was not sent from Mainstream and has been reported to the Police.
This was not sent from Mainstream and has been reported to the Police.
February 12, 2026 at 9:52 AM
This morning, a fake email was sent to Labour MPs purporting to be from Mainstream.
This was not sent from Mainstream and has been reported to the Police.
This was not sent from Mainstream and has been reported to the Police.
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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.
& @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!
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
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.
& @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.
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.
& @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!
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
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.
& @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.
🏗️💡Amidst all of the noise and personalities, Labour's reset must start with vision, values and ideas.
Help us to develop the policy programme to transform the country and take on Reform at our March Policy Assembly on 5th March.
Members can RSVP using the link sent yesterday.
Help us to develop the policy programme to transform the country and take on Reform at our March Policy Assembly on 5th March.
Members can RSVP using the link sent yesterday.
February 10, 2026 at 10:49 AM
🏗️💡Amidst all of the noise and personalities, Labour's reset must start with vision, values and ideas.
Help us to develop the policy programme to transform the country and take on Reform at our March Policy Assembly on 5th March.
Members can RSVP using the link sent yesterday.
Help us to develop the policy programme to transform the country and take on Reform at our March Policy Assembly on 5th March.
Members can RSVP using the link sent yesterday.
🌹Recent events show the urgency of organising at every level of Labour for a new politics built on accountability, principle, humility and a transformative vision for the country.
Introducing Mainstream's NPF candidates - a team who will fight tirelessly for a new politics 👇
Introducing Mainstream's NPF candidates - a team who will fight tirelessly for a new politics 👇
February 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM
🌹Recent events show the urgency of organising at every level of Labour for a new politics built on accountability, principle, humility and a transformative vision for the country.
Introducing Mainstream's NPF candidates - a team who will fight tirelessly for a new politics 👇
Introducing Mainstream's NPF candidates - a team who will fight tirelessly for a new politics 👇
A statement from Mainstream's Interim Council on the departure of Morgan McSweeney from Number 10.
February 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
A statement from Mainstream's Interim Council on the departure of Morgan McSweeney from Number 10.
It's time for true accountability.
Those who participated in the appointment of Mandelson - from those who championed him, to those who turned a blind eye, to those who silenced doubts in the name of political convenience - must be held to account.
Those who participated in the appointment of Mandelson - from those who championed him, to those who turned a blind eye, to those who silenced doubts in the name of political convenience - must be held to account.
February 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
It's time for true accountability.
Those who participated in the appointment of Mandelson - from those who championed him, to those who turned a blind eye, to those who silenced doubts in the name of political convenience - must be held to account.
Those who participated in the appointment of Mandelson - from those who championed him, to those who turned a blind eye, to those who silenced doubts in the name of political convenience - must be held to account.
We need a Labour Party led by its members, built on transparency, principle and radical change.
We need representatives on our NEC and NPF who will fight for that democratic, member-led future. Pledge your support to bring that future to life: actionnetwork.org/forms/mainst...
We need representatives on our NEC and NPF who will fight for that democratic, member-led future. Pledge your support to bring that future to life: actionnetwork.org/forms/mainst...
February 4, 2026 at 2:08 PM
We need a Labour Party led by its members, built on transparency, principle and radical change.
We need representatives on our NEC and NPF who will fight for that democratic, member-led future. Pledge your support to bring that future to life: actionnetwork.org/forms/mainst...
We need representatives on our NEC and NPF who will fight for that democratic, member-led future. Pledge your support to bring that future to life: actionnetwork.org/forms/mainst...
Is Denmark's asylum policy an exemplar or a warning for the UK? ❓❔❓
We were pleased to explore this question today at Mainstream's February parliamentary seminar, with speakers from @ippr.org, @futuregovforum.bsky.social and Mälardalens University.
We were pleased to explore this question today at Mainstream's February parliamentary seminar, with speakers from @ippr.org, @futuregovforum.bsky.social and Mälardalens University.
February 3, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Is Denmark's asylum policy an exemplar or a warning for the UK? ❓❔❓
We were pleased to explore this question today at Mainstream's February parliamentary seminar, with speakers from @ippr.org, @futuregovforum.bsky.social and Mälardalens University.
We were pleased to explore this question today at Mainstream's February parliamentary seminar, with speakers from @ippr.org, @futuregovforum.bsky.social and Mälardalens University.
✍️NEW on the Mainstream blog:
Elizabeth Dennis takes on the flaws in Labour's Financial Inclusion Strategy and why it needs to deliver.
Elizabeth Dennis takes on the flaws in Labour's Financial Inclusion Strategy and why it needs to deliver.
January 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM
✍️NEW on the Mainstream blog:
Elizabeth Dennis takes on the flaws in Labour's Financial Inclusion Strategy and why it needs to deliver.
Elizabeth Dennis takes on the flaws in Labour's Financial Inclusion Strategy and why it needs to deliver.
🌹Ballots are open for Mainstream members on our endorsements for this year's elections to Labour's National Policy Forum (NPF).
If you're a member, search your inbox for a ballot from Mainstream.
If you're a member, search your inbox for a ballot from Mainstream.
January 28, 2026 at 12:31 PM
🌹Ballots are open for Mainstream members on our endorsements for this year's elections to Labour's National Policy Forum (NPF).
If you're a member, search your inbox for a ballot from Mainstream.
If you're a member, search your inbox for a ballot from Mainstream.
"The country can see through the technocratic, procedural and, frankly, dishonest arguments that have been made over the weekend to block Andy [Burnham]."
Mainstream National Coordinator Luke Hurst on why members need to be listened to in Gorton & Denton.
Mainstream National Coordinator Luke Hurst on why members need to be listened to in Gorton & Denton.
January 26, 2026 at 4:43 PM
"The country can see through the technocratic, procedural and, frankly, dishonest arguments that have been made over the weekend to block Andy [Burnham]."
Mainstream National Coordinator Luke Hurst on why members need to be listened to in Gorton & Denton.
Mainstream National Coordinator Luke Hurst on why members need to be listened to in Gorton & Denton.
A sad day for the Party to be losing such a revered figure from the front lines.
Hopefully Party members will heed Ann's support for Cat, Jovan and Kerry for the NEC elections, who are endorsed by Mainstream.
Hopefully Party members will heed Ann's support for Cat, Jovan and Kerry for the NEC elections, who are endorsed by Mainstream.
"After 24 years, it’s time for future generations to see the party through the next election and beyond"
Ann Black has announced she will not be standing for re-election to Labour's national executive committee
Ann Black has announced she will not be standing for re-election to Labour's national executive committee
Veteran Labour NEC member Ann Black to stand down – LabourList
Veteran member of Labour’s national executive committee Ann Black has announced she will not be running for re-election. Black was first elected to the NEC…
labourlist.org
January 26, 2026 at 1:15 PM
A sad day for the Party to be losing such a revered figure from the front lines.
Hopefully Party members will heed Ann's support for Cat, Jovan and Kerry for the NEC elections, who are endorsed by Mainstream.
Hopefully Party members will heed Ann's support for Cat, Jovan and Kerry for the NEC elections, who are endorsed by Mainstream.
Labour's hyperfactional need for control has resulted in them alienating a majority of voters in Manchester - one of their historic strongholds.
It is vital that the people in Gorton & Denton have the final say in who their candidates are.
It is vital that the people in Gorton & Denton have the final say in who their candidates are.
🚨NEW Majority of Manchester voters polled say Labour "wrong" to block Burnham in exclusive polling
@newstatesman1913.bsky.social
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54% say Labour "wrong" to block Burnham bid (8% say it's "right")
62% say Burnham should be "free to seek selection as an MP"
www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
@newstatesman1913.bsky.social
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54% say Labour "wrong" to block Burnham bid (8% say it's "right")
62% say Burnham should be "free to seek selection as an MP"
www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
Exclusive poll: Let Burnham stand, voters say
Over half of voters in Manchester think Labour is wrong to block him
www.newstatesman.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Labour's hyperfactional need for control has resulted in them alienating a majority of voters in Manchester - one of their historic strongholds.
It is vital that the people in Gorton & Denton have the final say in who their candidates are.
It is vital that the people in Gorton & Denton have the final say in who their candidates are.
Labour must reverse this decision if it is serious about putting country before party.
We urge the party to reconsider in the interests of taking on Reform and building the strongest possible team in Westminster.
Agree? Take action👇
actionnetwork.org/petitions/gu...
We urge the party to reconsider in the interests of taking on Reform and building the strongest possible team in Westminster.
Agree? Take action👇
actionnetwork.org/petitions/gu...
January 25, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Labour must reverse this decision if it is serious about putting country before party.
We urge the party to reconsider in the interests of taking on Reform and building the strongest possible team in Westminster.
Agree? Take action👇
actionnetwork.org/petitions/gu...
We urge the party to reconsider in the interests of taking on Reform and building the strongest possible team in Westminster.
Agree? Take action👇
actionnetwork.org/petitions/gu...
Local party members, and the people of Gorton and Denton, must have the opportunity to select and elect the strongest possible Labour candidate to take on Reform - with no qualified candidates excluded.
Sign our petition to the Chair of the NEC👇
actionnetwork.org/petitions/gu...
Sign our petition to the Chair of the NEC👇
actionnetwork.org/petitions/gu...
Guarantee a Fair and Open Selection for the Gorton and Denton By-election
Labour can win in the Gorton and Denton by-election if we lead with our values and allow a fair, democratic and open selection for our candidate.
Sign the petition below calling on the Chair of Lab...
actionnetwork.org
January 24, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Local party members, and the people of Gorton and Denton, must have the opportunity to select and elect the strongest possible Labour candidate to take on Reform - with no qualified candidates excluded.
Sign our petition to the Chair of the NEC👇
actionnetwork.org/petitions/gu...
Sign our petition to the Chair of the NEC👇
actionnetwork.org/petitions/gu...
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Great to chair the @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social & @unitetheunion.bsky.social briefing on the Birmingham bin strike.
The workers on strike told us about the horrendous impact this is having on their lives. It must be resolved and soon. I will continue to work with them until it is.
Solidarity ✊
The workers on strike told us about the horrendous impact this is having on their lives. It must be resolved and soon. I will continue to work with them until it is.
Solidarity ✊
January 21, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Great to chair the @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social & @unitetheunion.bsky.social briefing on the Birmingham bin strike.
The workers on strike told us about the horrendous impact this is having on their lives. It must be resolved and soon. I will continue to work with them until it is.
Solidarity ✊
The workers on strike told us about the horrendous impact this is having on their lives. It must be resolved and soon. I will continue to work with them until it is.
Solidarity ✊
It was a privilege to welcome @unitetheunion.bsky.social to Parliament on Wednesday for a briefing we co-hosted with @paulabarkermp.bsky.social on the Birmingham bin dispute.
If Labour is going to truly transform the country, our relationship with working people across the UK must be strengthened.
If Labour is going to truly transform the country, our relationship with working people across the UK must be strengthened.
January 23, 2026 at 12:37 PM
It was a privilege to welcome @unitetheunion.bsky.social to Parliament on Wednesday for a briefing we co-hosted with @paulabarkermp.bsky.social on the Birmingham bin dispute.
If Labour is going to truly transform the country, our relationship with working people across the UK must be strengthened.
If Labour is going to truly transform the country, our relationship with working people across the UK must be strengthened.
In The Guardian today, Mainstream Founding Signatory and Mayor of Greater Manchester @andyburnham.bsky.social makes the case for why Manchester is working so well.
The positive story of Manchesterism is essential to transform the country and defeat the rise of authoritarian populism.
The positive story of Manchesterism is essential to transform the country and defeat the rise of authoritarian populism.
January 22, 2026 at 12:58 PM
In The Guardian today, Mainstream Founding Signatory and Mayor of Greater Manchester @andyburnham.bsky.social makes the case for why Manchester is working so well.
The positive story of Manchesterism is essential to transform the country and defeat the rise of authoritarian populism.
The positive story of Manchesterism is essential to transform the country and defeat the rise of authoritarian populism.
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Thrilled to be standing with these formidable candidates for Labour Party's NEC. Please do get in contact if you have any questions and let us/we know when your NEC nomination meetings are. Thanks Cat
🌹📢 Introducing your 2026 Mainstream candidates for the NEC!
Thank you to our members for participating in our ballot and voting to endorse a strong team of determined, progressive candidates for Labour's NEC.
This year, let's reconnect Labour with its mainstream.
Thank you to our members for participating in our ballot and voting to endorse a strong team of determined, progressive candidates for Labour's NEC.
This year, let's reconnect Labour with its mainstream.
January 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Thrilled to be standing with these formidable candidates for Labour Party's NEC. Please do get in contact if you have any questions and let us/we know when your NEC nomination meetings are. Thanks Cat
🌹📢 Introducing your 2026 Mainstream candidates for the NEC!
Thank you to our members for participating in our ballot and voting to endorse a strong team of determined, progressive candidates for Labour's NEC.
This year, let's reconnect Labour with its mainstream.
Thank you to our members for participating in our ballot and voting to endorse a strong team of determined, progressive candidates for Labour's NEC.
This year, let's reconnect Labour with its mainstream.
January 19, 2026 at 10:45 AM
🌹📢 Introducing your 2026 Mainstream candidates for the NEC!
Thank you to our members for participating in our ballot and voting to endorse a strong team of determined, progressive candidates for Labour's NEC.
This year, let's reconnect Labour with its mainstream.
Thank you to our members for participating in our ballot and voting to endorse a strong team of determined, progressive candidates for Labour's NEC.
This year, let's reconnect Labour with its mainstream.
The Government must deliver the Hillsborough Law in full.
Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree @paulabarkermp.bsky.social explains why she is backing @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social's amendment to the legislation on Monday - and why the Government must make good on its commitment.
Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree @paulabarkermp.bsky.social explains why she is backing @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social's amendment to the legislation on Monday - and why the Government must make good on its commitment.
January 18, 2026 at 10:58 AM
The Government must deliver the Hillsborough Law in full.
Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree @paulabarkermp.bsky.social explains why she is backing @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social's amendment to the legislation on Monday - and why the Government must make good on its commitment.
Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree @paulabarkermp.bsky.social explains why she is backing @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social's amendment to the legislation on Monday - and why the Government must make good on its commitment.
How can Labour build a popular policy platform which tackles the inequality, poverty and cost of living crises haunting the country?
Mainstream will be in Brighton with a panel of special guests to debate these issues on Saturday 31st January.
Join the debate: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
Mainstream will be in Brighton with a panel of special guests to debate these issues on Saturday 31st January.
Join the debate: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
January 15, 2026 at 11:53 AM
How can Labour build a popular policy platform which tackles the inequality, poverty and cost of living crises haunting the country?
Mainstream will be in Brighton with a panel of special guests to debate these issues on Saturday 31st January.
Join the debate: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
Mainstream will be in Brighton with a panel of special guests to debate these issues on Saturday 31st January.
Join the debate: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...