Jason Avgherinos
@jasonav.bsky.social
As morbid symptoms go, today’s asylum announcements are as grotesque as it’s possible to get … wrong on every level … morally, practically, politically … This hyper-factional team of fools need to stop driving the country off a cliff into the hands of the far right. @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
As morbid symptoms go, today’s asylum announcements are as grotesque as it’s possible to get … wrong on every level … morally, practically, politically … This hyper-factional team of fools need to stop driving the country off a cliff into the hands of the far right. @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social
Neal kicking off the Compass AGM
November 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Neal kicking off the Compass AGM
The Crosby, Stills and Nash of soft left podcasting are in fantastic form
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 11:55 PM
The Crosby, Stills and Nash of soft left podcasting are in fantastic form
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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-...
‘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-...
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🏴🌹A statement from Mainstream's Interim Council on Labour's tragic loss in Caerphilly.
We will be wiped out in Wales next May without a major reset.
We will be wiped out in Wales next May without a major reset.
October 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🏴🌹A statement from Mainstream's Interim Council on Labour's tragic loss in Caerphilly.
We will be wiped out in Wales next May without a major reset.
We will be wiped out in Wales next May without a major reset.
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🗳️🌹Voting in the contest for Labour's next Deputy Leader opens today.
After winning 82.2% of the vote in a ballot of our members, Mainstream is endorsing @lucympowell.bsky.social.
We encourage those with a vote in this election to back Lucy. The contest closes on 23rd October.
After winning 82.2% of the vote in a ballot of our members, Mainstream is endorsing @lucympowell.bsky.social.
We encourage those with a vote in this election to back Lucy. The contest closes on 23rd October.
October 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🗳️🌹Voting in the contest for Labour's next Deputy Leader opens today.
After winning 82.2% of the vote in a ballot of our members, Mainstream is endorsing @lucympowell.bsky.social.
We encourage those with a vote in this election to back Lucy. The contest closes on 23rd October.
After winning 82.2% of the vote in a ballot of our members, Mainstream is endorsing @lucympowell.bsky.social.
We encourage those with a vote in this election to back Lucy. The contest closes on 23rd October.
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The government insisted that the proscription of Palestine Action wasn’t about limiting pro-Palestinian protest, yet here they are with a measure transparently aimed at limiting pro-Palestinian protest. This is a political mess they have created for themselves with their own policies.
Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office
Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office
Move follows arrest of almost 500 people at latest pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Saturday
Ministers are to give police new powers to target repeated protests, aimed particularly at cracking down on demonstrations connected to Gaza, the Home Office has said.
The announcement, made the morning after almost 500 people were arrested in London for expressing support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation, could allow police to order regular protests to take place at a different site. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
The government insisted that the proscription of Palestine Action wasn’t about limiting pro-Palestinian protest, yet here they are with a measure transparently aimed at limiting pro-Palestinian protest. This is a political mess they have created for themselves with their own policies.
I remember an episode of River Cottage where Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall caught and cooked a carp after cleaning it in a bath #newsnight
September 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I remember an episode of River Cottage where Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall caught and cooked a carp after cleaning it in a bath #newsnight
@friebos.bsky.social As always… You have done a ’fucking brilliant job’ (technical term) … perfectly balanced (and I don’t mean ‘both sides-ism’) … proud to have been a subscriber since it was possible to b one … Thanks so much for your work
September 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
@friebos.bsky.social As always… You have done a ’fucking brilliant job’ (technical term) … perfectly balanced (and I don’t mean ‘both sides-ism’) … proud to have been a subscriber since it was possible to b one … Thanks so much for your work
And your name is … @labourlewis.bsky.social … and your chosen subject … the blooming obvious 👍
Labour MP Clive Lewis tells The Week in Westminster Starmer isn’t up to the job.
September 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
And your name is … @labourlewis.bsky.social … and your chosen subject … the blooming obvious 👍
To transform the country and take on the populist right, Labour must heed the voices of its radical realists - and build a principled, practical, popular left alternative.
Join @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social and together we can bring that alternative to life.
www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
Join @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social and together we can bring that alternative to life.
www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
Get involved | Mainstream Labour
Mainstream is the home for Labour’s radical realists - united by values, driven by change
www.mainstreamlabour.org
September 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
To transform the country and take on the populist right, Labour must heed the voices of its radical realists - and build a principled, practical, popular left alternative.
Join @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social and together we can bring that alternative to life.
www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
Join @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social and together we can bring that alternative to life.
www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
To transform the country and take on the populist right, Labour must heed the voices of its radical realists - and build a principled, practical, popular left alternative.
Join @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social and together we can bring that alternative to life.
www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
Join @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social and together we can bring that alternative to life.
www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
Get involved | Mainstream Labour
Mainstream is the home for Labour’s radical realists - united by values, driven by change
www.mainstreamlabour.org
September 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
To transform the country and take on the populist right, Labour must heed the voices of its radical realists - and build a principled, practical, popular left alternative.
Join @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social and together we can bring that alternative to life.
www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
Join @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social and together we can bring that alternative to life.
www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
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One year of this Labour government has already passed, with too many missteps and missed opportunities.
But we can turn the tide against the populist right and win in 2029.
Sign up here: www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
But we can turn the tide against the populist right and win in 2029.
Sign up here: www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
September 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
One year of this Labour government has already passed, with too many missteps and missed opportunities.
But we can turn the tide against the populist right and win in 2029.
Sign up here: www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
But we can turn the tide against the populist right and win in 2029.
Sign up here: www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
Tonight’s Newsnight reinforces my long held opinion that @billybragg.bsky.social is the greatest living Englishman.
September 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Tonight’s Newsnight reinforces my long held opinion that @billybragg.bsky.social is the greatest living Englishman.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It’s like a roll call of all the worst people in the world (with the possible exception of Dylan Moran)
It’s like a roll call of all the worst people in the world (with the possible exception of Dylan Moran)
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan arrested over posts on transgender issues
Comedy writer intercepted by five armed officers at Heathrow after flying in from Arizona
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It’s like a roll call of all the worst people in the world (with the possible exception of Dylan Moran)
It’s like a roll call of all the worst people in the world (with the possible exception of Dylan Moran)
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Compass could not do any of the work we achieve without the support of our members.
They are the lifeblood of our movement. They don't wait for change - they make it.
But don't just take our word for it, take that of our members👇
Become a Compass member today: action.compassonline.org.uk
They are the lifeblood of our movement. They don't wait for change - they make it.
But don't just take our word for it, take that of our members👇
Become a Compass member today: action.compassonline.org.uk
August 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Compass could not do any of the work we achieve without the support of our members.
They are the lifeblood of our movement. They don't wait for change - they make it.
But don't just take our word for it, take that of our members👇
Become a Compass member today: action.compassonline.org.uk
They are the lifeblood of our movement. They don't wait for change - they make it.
But don't just take our word for it, take that of our members👇
Become a Compass member today: action.compassonline.org.uk
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Despite the awfulness of the world and the almost daily follies of our leaders, I still occasionally see things that give me hope. This is a particularly moving example.
Family of Southport stabbing victim criticise plan to reveal ethnicity of suspects
Family of Southport stabbing victim criticise plan to reveal ethnicity of suspects
Exclusive: Michael Weston King, grandfather of Bebe King, warns government against ‘kowtowing to the likes of Farage’
The family of Bebe King, one of the three girls killed in the Southport attack last year, have urged ministers to reconsider their support for disclosing the ethnicity of serious crime suspects, saying this information is “completely irrelevant” and that “the propensity to commit crime happens in any ethnicity, nationality or race”.
Bebe was six when she was murdered by 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana, a Welsh-born black Briton from a Christian family who had lived in the local area for a number of years. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Despite the awfulness of the world and the almost daily follies of our leaders, I still occasionally see things that give me hope. This is a particularly moving example.
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In a single headline, the real source of most of what is wrong with this country. Any government that isn’t committed to changing this offers no real prospect of change for the better.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma...
UK’s 50 richest families hold more wealth than 50% of population, analysis finds
Equality Trust says billionaires getting ‘ludicrously’ richer, with top two now wealthier than whole of 1990 rich list
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:38 AM
In a single headline, the real source of most of what is wrong with this country. Any government that isn’t committed to changing this offers no real prospect of change for the better.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ma...
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NEW EPISODE!
We have an absolute treat for you this week - a mammoth 90 minute episode all on the new left party!
Our Director Neal Lawson spoke to James Meadway (@meadwaj.bsky.social), Laura Parker and Alan Finlayson (@profafinlayson.bsky.social).
Wherever you get your podcasts!
We have an absolute treat for you this week - a mammoth 90 minute episode all on the new left party!
Our Director Neal Lawson spoke to James Meadway (@meadwaj.bsky.social), Laura Parker and Alan Finlayson (@profafinlayson.bsky.social).
Wherever you get your podcasts!
August 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
NEW EPISODE!
We have an absolute treat for you this week - a mammoth 90 minute episode all on the new left party!
Our Director Neal Lawson spoke to James Meadway (@meadwaj.bsky.social), Laura Parker and Alan Finlayson (@profafinlayson.bsky.social).
Wherever you get your podcasts!
We have an absolute treat for you this week - a mammoth 90 minute episode all on the new left party!
Our Director Neal Lawson spoke to James Meadway (@meadwaj.bsky.social), Laura Parker and Alan Finlayson (@profafinlayson.bsky.social).
Wherever you get your podcasts!
I don't usually post links to videos, but this by @novaramedia.com @rivkahbrown.bsky.social is really excellent reporting on the anti-migrant protests and counter-protests ... Nuanced and thoughtful, with really excellent voxpops ... The BBC should take note youtu.be/nysARBco82o?...
Far Right Agitators Inflame Tensions at Migrant Hotel Protest in London | Novara Reports
YouTube video by Novara Media
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August 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I don't usually post links to videos, but this by @novaramedia.com @rivkahbrown.bsky.social is really excellent reporting on the anti-migrant protests and counter-protests ... Nuanced and thoughtful, with really excellent voxpops ... The BBC should take note youtu.be/nysARBco82o?...
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The dramatic fragmentation of British politics has been a long time coming - and it's something Compass has been long preparing for.
Read our full statement on the creation of a new left party here ⬇️
www.compassonline.org.uk/compass-stat...
Read our full statement on the creation of a new left party here ⬇️
www.compassonline.org.uk/compass-stat...
Compass Statement on the New Left Party
The creation of a new left-wing party by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana provides a distinct political moment that should be utilised to its best extent.
www.compassonline.org.uk
July 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The dramatic fragmentation of British politics has been a long time coming - and it's something Compass has been long preparing for.
Read our full statement on the creation of a new left party here ⬇️
www.compassonline.org.uk/compass-stat...
Read our full statement on the creation of a new left party here ⬇️
www.compassonline.org.uk/compass-stat...
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Our view on proposed changes to Labour's National Policy Forum, as reported by @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
labourlist.org/2025/07/labo...
labourlist.org/2025/07/labo...
July 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Our view on proposed changes to Labour's National Policy Forum, as reported by @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
labourlist.org/2025/07/labo...
labourlist.org/2025/07/labo...