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Transform Podcast 5
Challenges for a new left party.
On this episode we speak with Kate Hudson (Left Unity), Eric Barnes(Social Justice Party) & Michael Barker (Socialist Alternative)
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Challenges for a new left party.
On this episode we speak with Kate Hudson (Left Unity), Eric Barnes(Social Justice Party) & Michael Barker (Socialist Alternative)
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5. Challenges for a new left party by Transform Politics Podcast
On this episode we speak with Kate Hudson from Left Unity, Eric Barnes from from Social Justice Party and Michael Barker from Socialist alternative; on the why and how they formed and the challenges a...
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July 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Transform Podcast 5
Challenges for a new left party.
On this episode we speak with Kate Hudson (Left Unity), Eric Barnes(Social Justice Party) & Michael Barker (Socialist Alternative)
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Challenges for a new left party.
On this episode we speak with Kate Hudson (Left Unity), Eric Barnes(Social Justice Party) & Michael Barker (Socialist Alternative)
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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Calls for government to save Lindsey Oil Refinery from closure.
Company hit by cash extraction and debt-fuelled acquisitions.
Best for govt to buy it for £1 instead of subsidising a new buyer.
The UK needs infrastructure and fuel supply security.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Company hit by cash extraction and debt-fuelled acquisitions.
Best for govt to buy it for £1 instead of subsidising a new buyer.
The UK needs infrastructure and fuel supply security.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Calls for government to save Lincolnshire's Lindsey Oil Refinery
Unions and political parties want the government to intervene and keep the refinery open.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Calls for government to save Lindsey Oil Refinery from closure.
Company hit by cash extraction and debt-fuelled acquisitions.
Best for govt to buy it for £1 instead of subsidising a new buyer.
The UK needs infrastructure and fuel supply security.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Company hit by cash extraction and debt-fuelled acquisitions.
Best for govt to buy it for £1 instead of subsidising a new buyer.
The UK needs infrastructure and fuel supply security.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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When even a right wing, anti-migrant rag like the Express raises the alarm over events in Gaza, you know a historic horror is playing out.
Stop the genocide.
Stop the genocide.
July 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
When even a right wing, anti-migrant rag like the Express raises the alarm over events in Gaza, you know a historic horror is playing out.
Stop the genocide.
Stop the genocide.
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England’s reservoirs at lowest level for a decade, experts call for hosepipe bans.
No new reservoirs built since 1989.
Over a trillion litres of water a year lost to leaks.
Water companies paid out £85bn in dividends. No regulator/Govt had a national plan.
Crisis created by privatisation.
No new reservoirs built since 1989.
Over a trillion litres of water a year lost to leaks.
Water companies paid out £85bn in dividends. No regulator/Govt had a national plan.
Crisis created by privatisation.
England’s reservoirs at lowest level for a decade as experts call for hosepipe bans
Levels even lower than in severe drought year of 2022, data shows, with water firms urged to ‘be proactive’
www.theguardian.com
July 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
England’s reservoirs at lowest level for a decade, experts call for hosepipe bans.
No new reservoirs built since 1989.
Over a trillion litres of water a year lost to leaks.
Water companies paid out £85bn in dividends. No regulator/Govt had a national plan.
Crisis created by privatisation.
No new reservoirs built since 1989.
Over a trillion litres of water a year lost to leaks.
Water companies paid out £85bn in dividends. No regulator/Govt had a national plan.
Crisis created by privatisation.
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The IDF slaughters more children as their families queue up for food supplements.
This is utterly appalling.
This is utterly appalling.
July 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The IDF slaughters more children as their families queue up for food supplements.
This is utterly appalling.
This is utterly appalling.
Article in the Morning Star from my friend Andrew Burgin:
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/sult...
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/sult...
With Sultana and Corbyn united, we finally have Britain’s new left party | Morning Star
morningstaronline.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Article in the Morning Star from my friend Andrew Burgin:
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/sult...
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/sult...
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If you'd rather we banned Israel and stopped supplying them with any weapons instead of banning Palestine Action.
Spread the message, and prove we do.
Spread the message, and prove we do.
July 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
If you'd rather we banned Israel and stopped supplying them with any weapons instead of banning Palestine Action.
Spread the message, and prove we do.
Spread the message, and prove we do.
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Compare the courage of Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid mission with the inaction and complicity of western governments
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Compare the courage of Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid mission with the inaction and complicity of western governments | Owen Jones
The Madleen is no ‘selfie yacht’. It is a symbol of human compassion in a world that has decided to look away, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Compare the courage of Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid mission with the inaction and complicity of western governments
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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UK Govt's £122m claim against Michelle Mone-linked company reaches high court.
Got PPE contracts through VIP lane. Govt claimed PPE was defective.
After denials Mone and husband admitted they personally benefitted.
Wheels grind slowly when it comes to the rich. Mone was sued in December 2022.
Got PPE contracts through VIP lane. Govt claimed PPE was defective.
After denials Mone and husband admitted they personally benefitted.
Wheels grind slowly when it comes to the rich. Mone was sued in December 2022.
DHSC’s £122m claim against Michelle Mone-linked company reaches high court
Government is seeking to recover money paid to PPE Medpro, which was recommended to ministers by peer
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:35 AM
UK Govt's £122m claim against Michelle Mone-linked company reaches high court.
Got PPE contracts through VIP lane. Govt claimed PPE was defective.
After denials Mone and husband admitted they personally benefitted.
Wheels grind slowly when it comes to the rich. Mone was sued in December 2022.
Got PPE contracts through VIP lane. Govt claimed PPE was defective.
After denials Mone and husband admitted they personally benefitted.
Wheels grind slowly when it comes to the rich. Mone was sued in December 2022.
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Following on from the Freedom Flotilla, thousands of people will march from Egypt to Gaza
They expect to reach the Rafah crossing on 15 June.
Let's keep the spotlight on Israel's genocide in gaza
#MarchToGaza
marchtogaza.net
They expect to reach the Rafah crossing on 15 June.
Let's keep the spotlight on Israel's genocide in gaza
#MarchToGaza
marchtogaza.net
June 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Following on from the Freedom Flotilla, thousands of people will march from Egypt to Gaza
They expect to reach the Rafah crossing on 15 June.
Let's keep the spotlight on Israel's genocide in gaza
#MarchToGaza
marchtogaza.net
They expect to reach the Rafah crossing on 15 June.
Let's keep the spotlight on Israel's genocide in gaza
#MarchToGaza
marchtogaza.net
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Is this the way to treat starving human beings?
May 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Is this the way to treat starving human beings?
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Behind every transphobe there's a reactionary conservative who believes it's their prerogative to tell teenagers who they are and how they should live their lives (and not take no for an answer).
May 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Behind every transphobe there's a reactionary conservative who believes it's their prerogative to tell teenagers who they are and how they should live their lives (and not take no for an answer).
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Half of ‘red wall’ voters disapprove of Labour’s handling of benefits, says poll.
Labour must declare war on poverty, not the poor.
Work doesn't pay enough. 37% of universal credit claimants are in work. 16m Britons live in poverty.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Labour must declare war on poverty, not the poor.
Work doesn't pay enough. 37% of universal credit claimants are in work. 16m Britons live in poverty.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Half of ‘red wall’ voters disapprove of Labour’s handling of benefits, says poll
Reform UK most trusted on benefits with Nigel Farage expected to say he would scrap two-child limit
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Half of ‘red wall’ voters disapprove of Labour’s handling of benefits, says poll.
Labour must declare war on poverty, not the poor.
Work doesn't pay enough. 37% of universal credit claimants are in work. 16m Britons live in poverty.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Labour must declare war on poverty, not the poor.
Work doesn't pay enough. 37% of universal credit claimants are in work. 16m Britons live in poverty.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
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So this is how the Labour government responds to Israel's slaughter and starvation of children?
A week after David Lammy announced the suspension of free trade agreement negotiations with Israel, Keir Starmer's trade envoy to Israel, Ian Austin, tweets about being in Israel to "promote trade with the UK".
May 27, 2025 at 7:31 AM
So this is how the Labour government responds to Israel's slaughter and starvation of children?
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Starmer's announcement of a belated and limited U-turn on the winter fuel payment will not improve Labour's standing in the country.
He chose to impose the cut and doubled down on it, demonstrating Labour is a party of big business, not the poor, the vulnerable, the elderly.
He chose to impose the cut and doubled down on it, demonstrating Labour is a party of big business, not the poor, the vulnerable, the elderly.
May 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Starmer's announcement of a belated and limited U-turn on the winter fuel payment will not improve Labour's standing in the country.
He chose to impose the cut and doubled down on it, demonstrating Labour is a party of big business, not the poor, the vulnerable, the elderly.
He chose to impose the cut and doubled down on it, demonstrating Labour is a party of big business, not the poor, the vulnerable, the elderly.
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Check out our new podcast:
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1. What about the Greens? by Transform Politics Podcast
Welcome to the new 2025 Transform podcast with Hosts from Transform as well as special guests GE24 independent candidates Maddie Wheeldon and Khalid Sadur.This episode we talk about the relationship o...
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May 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Last in, first out. Gen X got a bit close to potentially starting to reach the path to a degree of equality.
"The number of employed Black women dropped from 10.325 million in March to 10.219 million in April. Their unemployment rate jumped from 5.1% to 6.1%, the largest month-to-month increase among all racial and gender groups."
www.washingtoninformer.com/black-women-...
www.washingtoninformer.com/black-women-...
More Than 106,000 Black Women Lost Jobs Last Month
Black women experienced the largest job loss in April, with their unemployment rate rising to 6.1%. The overall Black unemployment rate also increased.
www.washingtoninformer.com
May 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Last in, first out. Gen X got a bit close to potentially starting to reach the path to a degree of equality.
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Reform UK’s plans to obstruct green energy projects in Lincolnshire put at risk almost £1bn in local investment and more than 12,000 jobs,
How many people analysed policies before voting for Reform, the party that also voted against worker rights.
How many people analysed policies before voting for Reform, the party that also voted against worker rights.
Reform’s green energy assault in Lincolnshire ‘puts 12,200 jobs at risk’
Party intends to block projects despite net zero industries contributing nearly £1bn to local economy, analysis shows
www.theguardian.com
May 8, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Reform UK’s plans to obstruct green energy projects in Lincolnshire put at risk almost £1bn in local investment and more than 12,000 jobs,
How many people analysed policies before voting for Reform, the party that also voted against worker rights.
How many people analysed policies before voting for Reform, the party that also voted against worker rights.
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Join the protests at the NATO summit in The Hague 21-22 June 2025
www.european-left.org/join-the-pro...
www.european-left.org/join-the-pro...
Join the protests at the NATO Summit – Party of the European Left
Join the protests at the NATO Summit – Party of the European Left
www.european-left.org
May 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Join the protests at the NATO summit in The Hague 21-22 June 2025
www.european-left.org/join-the-pro...
www.european-left.org/join-the-pro...
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"We need to stop hating and start loving each other."
"Nobody wins from war."
Two WWII veterans on TV this morning.
Those who glorify war should listen.
"Nobody wins from war."
Two WWII veterans on TV this morning.
Those who glorify war should listen.
May 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
"We need to stop hating and start loving each other."
"Nobody wins from war."
Two WWII veterans on TV this morning.
Those who glorify war should listen.
"Nobody wins from war."
Two WWII veterans on TV this morning.
Those who glorify war should listen.