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Last week we joined the incredible @citizensuk.org and many others outside the Environment department, demanding Thames Water finally be placed in #SpecialAdministration.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Last week we joined the incredible @citizensuk.org and many others outside the Environment department, demanding Thames Water finally be placed in #SpecialAdministration.
@sascampaigns.bsky.social @riveractionuk.bsky.social @fbunational.bsky.social @windrushwasp.bsky.social
@sascampaigns.bsky.social @riveractionuk.bsky.social @fbunational.bsky.social @windrushwasp.bsky.social
A reminder that our podcast with Jamie Driscoll (@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social) is LIVE for Compass members TOMORROW! Come join us and get your questions answered!
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A reminder that our podcast with Jamie Driscoll (@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social) is LIVE for Compass members TOMORROW! Come join us and get your questions answered!
In the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social today, Compass Director Neal Lawson lays bare the story of how Labour's hyperfactionalism - the Starmer-McSweeney Tendency - has brought the party to its knees.
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social today, Compass Director Neal Lawson lays bare the story of how Labour's hyperfactionalism - the Starmer-McSweeney Tendency - has brought the party to its knees.
As Labour continue to stumble from one political moment to the next, Compass Director Neal Lawson muses on how things got to this place.
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‘How to Stop Labour’s Autumn of Discontent Turning Into Farage’s Winter of Despair’ - Compass
Keir Starmer’s Government must learn the lessons of history, or risk paving the way for an authoritarian future under Nigel […]
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November 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
As Labour continue to stumble from one political moment to the next, Compass Director Neal Lawson muses on how things got to this place.
www.compassonline.org.uk/how-to-stop-...
www.compassonline.org.uk/how-to-stop-...
This is just one poll, but it lays bare how shallow Labour’s 2024 victory was.
Last year, ‘Thin Ice’ showed how a fractured system and a progressive electorate hungry for real change demand a new approach from Labour.
That case is stronger than ever today.
www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
Last year, ‘Thin Ice’ showed how a fractured system and a progressive electorate hungry for real change demand a new approach from Labour.
That case is stronger than ever today.
www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This is just one poll, but it lays bare how shallow Labour’s 2024 victory was.
Last year, ‘Thin Ice’ showed how a fractured system and a progressive electorate hungry for real change demand a new approach from Labour.
That case is stronger than ever today.
www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
Last year, ‘Thin Ice’ showed how a fractured system and a progressive electorate hungry for real change demand a new approach from Labour.
That case is stronger than ever today.
www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
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🪧 Last night, communities from across London came together outside @defrauk to share the real impact of Thames Water’s pollution crisis. 💷 💩
👇 We asked what they wanted the government to remember, remember this 5th of November…
#RescueBritainsRivers @compassoffice.bsky.social
👇 We asked what they wanted the government to remember, remember this 5th of November…
#RescueBritainsRivers @compassoffice.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🪧 Last night, communities from across London came together outside @defrauk to share the real impact of Thames Water’s pollution crisis. 💷 💩
👇 We asked what they wanted the government to remember, remember this 5th of November…
#RescueBritainsRivers @compassoffice.bsky.social
👇 We asked what they wanted the government to remember, remember this 5th of November…
#RescueBritainsRivers @compassoffice.bsky.social
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Labour shouldn’t chase Reform voters. It should inspire progressives.
When we published ‘Thin Ice’, we said Labour would lose twice as many votes to parties on its left than to Reform.
We were right. And the ice is getting thinner.
🔗 www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
When we published ‘Thin Ice’, we said Labour would lose twice as many votes to parties on its left than to Reform.
We were right. And the ice is getting thinner.
🔗 www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Labour shouldn’t chase Reform voters. It should inspire progressives.
When we published ‘Thin Ice’, we said Labour would lose twice as many votes to parties on its left than to Reform.
We were right. And the ice is getting thinner.
🔗 www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
When we published ‘Thin Ice’, we said Labour would lose twice as many votes to parties on its left than to Reform.
We were right. And the ice is getting thinner.
🔗 www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
Coming up next week: @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social joins us on the podcast to talk all things Your Party, his work with Majority, and what this era of fragmentation means.
Compass members can join the call LIVE to ask Jamie their questions!
Compass members can join the call LIVE to ask Jamie their questions!
November 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Coming up next week: @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social joins us on the podcast to talk all things Your Party, his work with Majority, and what this era of fragmentation means.
Compass members can join the call LIVE to ask Jamie their questions!
Compass members can join the call LIVE to ask Jamie their questions!
Labour’s biggest threat is also its biggest opportunity: the UK’s progressive majority.
One year after ‘Thin Ice’, that truth stands.
The ice is starting to crack.
Read: www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
One year after ‘Thin Ice’, that truth stands.
The ice is starting to crack.
Read: www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
November 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Labour’s biggest threat is also its biggest opportunity: the UK’s progressive majority.
One year after ‘Thin Ice’, that truth stands.
The ice is starting to crack.
Read: www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
One year after ‘Thin Ice’, that truth stands.
The ice is starting to crack.
Read: www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
Zohran's victory is a message to anyone left-of-centre: voters will turn out if you stand for something and communicate effectively.
It’s also a signal to reject hyperfactionalism.
If it was Labour, Morgan McSweeney would have had Mamdani deselected six months ago.
It’s also a signal to reject hyperfactionalism.
If it was Labour, Morgan McSweeney would have had Mamdani deselected six months ago.
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Zohran's victory is a message to anyone left-of-centre: voters will turn out if you stand for something and communicate effectively.
It’s also a signal to reject hyperfactionalism.
If it was Labour, Morgan McSweeney would have had Mamdani deselected six months ago.
It’s also a signal to reject hyperfactionalism.
If it was Labour, Morgan McSweeney would have had Mamdani deselected six months ago.
Labour shouldn’t chase Reform voters. It should inspire progressives.
When we published ‘Thin Ice’, we said Labour would lose twice as many votes to parties on its left than to Reform.
We were right. And the ice is getting thinner.
🔗 www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
When we published ‘Thin Ice’, we said Labour would lose twice as many votes to parties on its left than to Reform.
We were right. And the ice is getting thinner.
🔗 www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Labour shouldn’t chase Reform voters. It should inspire progressives.
When we published ‘Thin Ice’, we said Labour would lose twice as many votes to parties on its left than to Reform.
We were right. And the ice is getting thinner.
🔗 www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
When we published ‘Thin Ice’, we said Labour would lose twice as many votes to parties on its left than to Reform.
We were right. And the ice is getting thinner.
🔗 www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...
Taxing to enable social investment doesn't have to be a bad thing.
But this Labour Government does everything for one reason: hyperfactionalism.
Compass in @thetimes.com.
But this Labour Government does everything for one reason: hyperfactionalism.
Compass in @thetimes.com.
November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Taxing to enable social investment doesn't have to be a bad thing.
But this Labour Government does everything for one reason: hyperfactionalism.
Compass in @thetimes.com.
But this Labour Government does everything for one reason: hyperfactionalism.
Compass in @thetimes.com.
A reminder that you can listen to this sensational episode right now wherever you get your podcasts!
NEW PODCAST!
Paul Holden's 'The Fraud' is a brilliant look into how a tiny clique took over the top of the Labour Party through underhanded tactics.
And now he breaks down the tale with Compass Director Neal Lawson.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts!
Paul Holden's 'The Fraud' is a brilliant look into how a tiny clique took over the top of the Labour Party through underhanded tactics.
And now he breaks down the tale with Compass Director Neal Lawson.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts!
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A reminder that you can listen to this sensational episode right now wherever you get your podcasts!
A reminder that, as well as our excellent new podcast on The Fraud with author Paul Holden, we've got some great episodes for you to listen to - including last week's with comedian Nish Kumar!
Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Is the Left afraid of telling stories?
The brilliant and hilarious @mrnishkumar.bsky.social thinks yes, and here’s why.
Full episode below 👇 and wherever you get your podcasts.
The brilliant and hilarious @mrnishkumar.bsky.social thinks yes, and here’s why.
Full episode below 👇 and wherever you get your podcasts.
October 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A reminder that, as well as our excellent new podcast on The Fraud with author Paul Holden, we've got some great episodes for you to listen to - including last week's with comedian Nish Kumar!
Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Available wherever you get your podcasts.
"[Reeves' position] is not tenable. And maybe it never was, really."
With the Labour Government more and more questions about their competence with the Budget looming, Compass Director Neal Lawson voiced how those at the top were never ready for power on @thetimes.com Radio this morning.
With the Labour Government more and more questions about their competence with the Budget looming, Compass Director Neal Lawson voiced how those at the top were never ready for power on @thetimes.com Radio this morning.
October 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
"[Reeves' position] is not tenable. And maybe it never was, really."
With the Labour Government more and more questions about their competence with the Budget looming, Compass Director Neal Lawson voiced how those at the top were never ready for power on @thetimes.com Radio this morning.
With the Labour Government more and more questions about their competence with the Budget looming, Compass Director Neal Lawson voiced how those at the top were never ready for power on @thetimes.com Radio this morning.
October 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
NEW PODCAST!
Paul Holden's 'The Fraud' is a brilliant look into how a tiny clique took over the top of the Labour Party through underhanded tactics.
And now he breaks down the tale with Compass Director Neal Lawson.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts!
Paul Holden's 'The Fraud' is a brilliant look into how a tiny clique took over the top of the Labour Party through underhanded tactics.
And now he breaks down the tale with Compass Director Neal Lawson.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts!
October 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
NEW PODCAST!
Paul Holden's 'The Fraud' is a brilliant look into how a tiny clique took over the top of the Labour Party through underhanded tactics.
And now he breaks down the tale with Compass Director Neal Lawson.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts!
Paul Holden's 'The Fraud' is a brilliant look into how a tiny clique took over the top of the Labour Party through underhanded tactics.
And now he breaks down the tale with Compass Director Neal Lawson.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts!
Reform's recent 'racism' row has again shone the light on how progressives can combat the Right.
In a new post, former Lib Dem Leader Vince Cable begs the question - what language should we use to talk about Reform?
Read it here👇
www.compassonline.org.uk/populism-rac...
In a new post, former Lib Dem Leader Vince Cable begs the question - what language should we use to talk about Reform?
Read it here👇
www.compassonline.org.uk/populism-rac...
Populism, Racism and Loose Language: How Should We Talk About Reform? - Compass
Nigel Farage's party have again come under fire with 'racism' accusations. But is this a worthwhile analysis of Reform for those who oppose them?
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October 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Reform's recent 'racism' row has again shone the light on how progressives can combat the Right.
In a new post, former Lib Dem Leader Vince Cable begs the question - what language should we use to talk about Reform?
Read it here👇
www.compassonline.org.uk/populism-rac...
In a new post, former Lib Dem Leader Vince Cable begs the question - what language should we use to talk about Reform?
Read it here👇
www.compassonline.org.uk/populism-rac...
"[Voters] know the lesser of two evils is still evil."
Compass Director Neal Lawson sounds off on how the Labour-Tory system in Britain is over on @lbc.co.uk.
Compass Director Neal Lawson sounds off on how the Labour-Tory system in Britain is over on @lbc.co.uk.
October 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
"[Voters] know the lesser of two evils is still evil."
Compass Director Neal Lawson sounds off on how the Labour-Tory system in Britain is over on @lbc.co.uk.
Compass Director Neal Lawson sounds off on how the Labour-Tory system in Britain is over on @lbc.co.uk.
Is the Left afraid of telling stories?
The brilliant and hilarious @mrnishkumar.bsky.social thinks yes, and here’s why.
Full episode below 👇 and wherever you get your podcasts.
The brilliant and hilarious @mrnishkumar.bsky.social thinks yes, and here’s why.
Full episode below 👇 and wherever you get your podcasts.
October 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Is the Left afraid of telling stories?
The brilliant and hilarious @mrnishkumar.bsky.social thinks yes, and here’s why.
Full episode below 👇 and wherever you get your podcasts.
The brilliant and hilarious @mrnishkumar.bsky.social thinks yes, and here’s why.
Full episode below 👇 and wherever you get your podcasts.
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🏘️There's huge focus around Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes, and whether they can « build, baby, build ».
But the sheer numbers obscure a more important question: can they do it right?
@bethstratford.bsky.social and @aydindikerdem.bsky.social
give their analysis on our latest episode.👇
But the sheer numbers obscure a more important question: can they do it right?
@bethstratford.bsky.social and @aydindikerdem.bsky.social
give their analysis on our latest episode.👇
October 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🏘️There's huge focus around Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes, and whether they can « build, baby, build ».
But the sheer numbers obscure a more important question: can they do it right?
@bethstratford.bsky.social and @aydindikerdem.bsky.social
give their analysis on our latest episode.👇
But the sheer numbers obscure a more important question: can they do it right?
@bethstratford.bsky.social and @aydindikerdem.bsky.social
give their analysis on our latest episode.👇
Almost as long as there has been a Labour Party, Wales has been Labour. But those days are numbered.
A progressive Wales, one that overcomes not just Reform but the causes of Reform demands a progressive consensus.
Our director Neal's recent article in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
A progressive Wales, one that overcomes not just Reform but the causes of Reform demands a progressive consensus.
Our director Neal's recent article in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Almost as long as there has been a Labour Party, Wales has been Labour. But those days are numbered.
A progressive Wales, one that overcomes not just Reform but the causes of Reform demands a progressive consensus.
Our director Neal's recent article in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
A progressive Wales, one that overcomes not just Reform but the causes of Reform demands a progressive consensus.
Our director Neal's recent article in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
🏘️There's huge focus around Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes, and whether they can « build, baby, build ».
But the sheer numbers obscure a more important question: can they do it right?
@bethstratford.bsky.social and @aydindikerdem.bsky.social
give their analysis on our latest episode.👇
But the sheer numbers obscure a more important question: can they do it right?
@bethstratford.bsky.social and @aydindikerdem.bsky.social
give their analysis on our latest episode.👇
October 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🏘️There's huge focus around Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes, and whether they can « build, baby, build ».
But the sheer numbers obscure a more important question: can they do it right?
@bethstratford.bsky.social and @aydindikerdem.bsky.social
give their analysis on our latest episode.👇
But the sheer numbers obscure a more important question: can they do it right?
@bethstratford.bsky.social and @aydindikerdem.bsky.social
give their analysis on our latest episode.👇
✍️Only a week left to apply!
Compass is looking to recruit a Political and Campaigns Organiser as we enter an exciting new period for UK politics.
Learn more and apply here: apply.workable.com/compass-14/j...
Compass is looking to recruit a Political and Campaigns Organiser as we enter an exciting new period for UK politics.
Learn more and apply here: apply.workable.com/compass-14/j...
October 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
✍️Only a week left to apply!
Compass is looking to recruit a Political and Campaigns Organiser as we enter an exciting new period for UK politics.
Learn more and apply here: apply.workable.com/compass-14/j...
Compass is looking to recruit a Political and Campaigns Organiser as we enter an exciting new period for UK politics.
Learn more and apply here: apply.workable.com/compass-14/j...
This poll lays bare the stark reality of the situation the country faces.
Progressives in Caerphilly should think long and hard about who can win this race and who they should vote for - both next week and in May 2026
Progressives in Caerphilly should think long and hard about who can win this race and who they should vote for - both next week and in May 2026
Caerphilly Senedd By-Election Voting Intention:
RFM: 42% (+40)
PLC: 38% (+10)
LAB: 12% (-34)
CON: 4% (-14)
GRN: 3% (+3)
LDM: 1% (-1)
Via @survation.bsky.social, 7-14 Oct.
Changes w/ 2021.
RFM: 42% (+40)
PLC: 38% (+10)
LAB: 12% (-34)
CON: 4% (-14)
GRN: 3% (+3)
LDM: 1% (-1)
Via @survation.bsky.social, 7-14 Oct.
Changes w/ 2021.
October 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This poll lays bare the stark reality of the situation the country faces.
Progressives in Caerphilly should think long and hard about who can win this race and who they should vote for - both next week and in May 2026
Progressives in Caerphilly should think long and hard about who can win this race and who they should vote for - both next week and in May 2026