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The Dutch election proved what we've been saying for ages: that PR voting systems tame extremist parties and expose them.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Dutch election proved what we've been saying for ages: that PR voting systems tame extremist parties and expose them.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
FPTP in Britain has delivered Reform's agenda without them needing to get anywhere near Number 10.
The Temper Trap author Stuart Donald for @politicshome.bsky.social.
NEW PODCAST!
Following up from our episode on The Fraud with Paul Holden, we now take a deep dive into Labour's history of factions with @jemgilbert.bsky.social and Alan Finlayson to ask: how did it get so hyperfactional?
Available wherever you get your podcasts!
Following up from our episode on The Fraud with Paul Holden, we now take a deep dive into Labour's history of factions with @jemgilbert.bsky.social and Alan Finlayson to ask: how did it get so hyperfactional?
Available wherever you get your podcasts!
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
NEW PODCAST!
Following up from our episode on The Fraud with Paul Holden, we now take a deep dive into Labour's history of factions with @jemgilbert.bsky.social and Alan Finlayson to ask: how did it get so hyperfactional?
Available wherever you get your podcasts!
Following up from our episode on The Fraud with Paul Holden, we now take a deep dive into Labour's history of factions with @jemgilbert.bsky.social and Alan Finlayson to ask: how did it get so hyperfactional?
Available wherever you get your podcasts!
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
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.
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...
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...
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.
"[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.
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!
"[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.
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...
The newest issue of Compass-backed @renewaljournal.bsky.social is out now, and our team has been working hard to get it to you!
Featuring fresh, timely ideas from leading voices like @carolinelucas.bsky.social, @profafinlayson.bsky.social and more.
Subscribe to read: renewal.org.uk/journal/volu...
Featuring fresh, timely ideas from leading voices like @carolinelucas.bsky.social, @profafinlayson.bsky.social and more.
Subscribe to read: renewal.org.uk/journal/volu...
October 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The newest issue of Compass-backed @renewaljournal.bsky.social is out now, and our team has been working hard to get it to you!
Featuring fresh, timely ideas from leading voices like @carolinelucas.bsky.social, @profafinlayson.bsky.social and more.
Subscribe to read: renewal.org.uk/journal/volu...
Featuring fresh, timely ideas from leading voices like @carolinelucas.bsky.social, @profafinlayson.bsky.social and more.
Subscribe to read: renewal.org.uk/journal/volu...
NEXT MONDAY!
We can't wait to be joined by the brilliant @mrnishkumar.bsky.social on the podcast to discuss all things on the changing nature of comedy and politics.
Compass members can join us LIVE and ask their questions directly to Nish - join now so you don't miss out!
We can't wait to be joined by the brilliant @mrnishkumar.bsky.social on the podcast to discuss all things on the changing nature of comedy and politics.
Compass members can join us LIVE and ask their questions directly to Nish - join now so you don't miss out!
October 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
NEXT MONDAY!
We can't wait to be joined by the brilliant @mrnishkumar.bsky.social on the podcast to discuss all things on the changing nature of comedy and politics.
Compass members can join us LIVE and ask their questions directly to Nish - join now so you don't miss out!
We can't wait to be joined by the brilliant @mrnishkumar.bsky.social on the podcast to discuss all things on the changing nature of comedy and politics.
Compass members can join us LIVE and ask their questions directly to Nish - join now so you don't miss out!
The Labour council in Lewisham has passed a motion including special administration and nationalisation as solution to Thames Water's crisis.
The Government must realise that people won't stand for private companies failing to run our public services.
Public ownership is needed now.
The Government must realise that people won't stand for private companies failing to run our public services.
Public ownership is needed now.
October 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Labour council in Lewisham has passed a motion including special administration and nationalisation as solution to Thames Water's crisis.
The Government must realise that people won't stand for private companies failing to run our public services.
Public ownership is needed now.
The Government must realise that people won't stand for private companies failing to run our public services.
Public ownership is needed now.
Privatised water companies are putting your bills up AGAIN.
As if the already agreed £104bn in rises by 2030 wasn't enough, companies have asked for up to 18% more in your bills.
Public ownership is the only option. The arguments against are drying up.
As if the already agreed £104bn in rises by 2030 wasn't enough, companies have asked for up to 18% more in your bills.
Public ownership is the only option. The arguments against are drying up.
October 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Privatised water companies are putting your bills up AGAIN.
As if the already agreed £104bn in rises by 2030 wasn't enough, companies have asked for up to 18% more in your bills.
Public ownership is the only option. The arguments against are drying up.
As if the already agreed £104bn in rises by 2030 wasn't enough, companies have asked for up to 18% more in your bills.
Public ownership is the only option. The arguments against are drying up.
HAVE YOU LISTENED TO THIS WEEK'S EPISODE YET?
On the back of Labour Party Conference, our Director Neal Lawson digs into what's next for a Labour Party seemingly in the wilderness - joined by @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social MP and @jemgilbert.bsky.social.
Available wherever you get your podcasts!
On the back of Labour Party Conference, our Director Neal Lawson digs into what's next for a Labour Party seemingly in the wilderness - joined by @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social MP and @jemgilbert.bsky.social.
Available wherever you get your podcasts!
October 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
HAVE YOU LISTENED TO THIS WEEK'S EPISODE YET?
On the back of Labour Party Conference, our Director Neal Lawson digs into what's next for a Labour Party seemingly in the wilderness - joined by @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social MP and @jemgilbert.bsky.social.
Available wherever you get your podcasts!
On the back of Labour Party Conference, our Director Neal Lawson digs into what's next for a Labour Party seemingly in the wilderness - joined by @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social MP and @jemgilbert.bsky.social.
Available wherever you get your podcasts!
« We can decide that we are the one solution to the problem, or that we are but one part of that solution. My instinct is that the Green Party is more about the latter. »
Green activist Danny MacNamara on cross-party collaboration.
🌿 #Greens25
Green activist Danny MacNamara on cross-party collaboration.
🌿 #Greens25
October 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
« We can decide that we are the one solution to the problem, or that we are but one part of that solution. My instinct is that the Green Party is more about the latter. »
Green activist Danny MacNamara on cross-party collaboration.
🌿 #Greens25
Green activist Danny MacNamara on cross-party collaboration.
🌿 #Greens25
« A lot of people are asking us about Your Party. It’s too soon to say whether we can build electoral alliances. We need to see what they stand for & build trust & relationships.
For the time being, it’s a positive there’s more voices on the Left. »
Green MP @sianberry.bsky.social
🌿 #Greens25
For the time being, it’s a positive there’s more voices on the Left. »
Green MP @sianberry.bsky.social
🌿 #Greens25
October 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
« A lot of people are asking us about Your Party. It’s too soon to say whether we can build electoral alliances. We need to see what they stand for & build trust & relationships.
For the time being, it’s a positive there’s more voices on the Left. »
Green MP @sianberry.bsky.social
🌿 #Greens25
For the time being, it’s a positive there’s more voices on the Left. »
Green MP @sianberry.bsky.social
🌿 #Greens25
« Sadiq Khan was pushed to be more progressive thanks to the pressure of the PR-elected assembly. We shifted the Overton window, and now he’s defending renters and cleaning London’s air. »
MP @sianberry.bsky.social on her experience of cross-party cooperation in the London Assembly.
🌿 #Greens25
MP @sianberry.bsky.social on her experience of cross-party cooperation in the London Assembly.
🌿 #Greens25
October 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
« Sadiq Khan was pushed to be more progressive thanks to the pressure of the PR-elected assembly. We shifted the Overton window, and now he’s defending renters and cleaning London’s air. »
MP @sianberry.bsky.social on her experience of cross-party cooperation in the London Assembly.
🌿 #Greens25
MP @sianberry.bsky.social on her experience of cross-party cooperation in the London Assembly.
🌿 #Greens25