Matthew McGregor
@mcgregor.bsky.social
Politics, football, antifascism. I work for 38 Degrees. Trustee of Reprieve and IPPR. I liked Pope Francis.
Instead of engaging in a peaceful transfer of power, Trump rallied supporters on Inauguration Day, told them to “fight like hell” and then sat watching on TV saying and doing nothing while those supporters rioted their way into Congress. Some BBC goof up doesn’t change that.
November 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Instead of engaging in a peaceful transfer of power, Trump rallied supporters on Inauguration Day, told them to “fight like hell” and then sat watching on TV saying and doing nothing while those supporters rioted their way into Congress. Some BBC goof up doesn’t change that.
You can’t cut child poverty without scrapping the two child benefit limit, and you can’t be a Labour government if you preside over rising child poverty. Me for @labourlist.bsky.social on the route to getting done what Labour must get done. labourlist.org/2025/11/gord...
'Gordon Brown, Labour MPs, and voters agree: Act on child poverty now' - LabourList
Gordon Brown, Labour MPs and the public agree - tax gambling companies and end child poverty now.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
You can’t cut child poverty without scrapping the two child benefit limit, and you can’t be a Labour government if you preside over rising child poverty. Me for @labourlist.bsky.social on the route to getting done what Labour must get done. labourlist.org/2025/11/gord...
Just been to see the greatest football painting of all time. An absolute beauty.
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Just been to see the greatest football painting of all time. An absolute beauty.
Want to feel old? The new mayor of New York wasn’t even alive when England lost the semi final to West Germany in 1990.
November 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Want to feel old? The new mayor of New York wasn’t even alive when England lost the semi final to West Germany in 1990.
Higher taxes on the wealthy, especially via closing loopholes, is very popular in itself. Using the money to fund public services even more so. Labour made an election promise to ensure “those with the broadest shoulders” paid their fair share and won a mandate to do so.
October 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Higher taxes on the wealthy, especially via closing loopholes, is very popular in itself. Using the money to fund public services even more so. Labour made an election promise to ensure “those with the broadest shoulders” paid their fair share and won a mandate to do so.
Irish politics is having an absolutely sensational few days.
October 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Irish politics is having an absolutely sensational few days.
Norwich will win the champions league if I can save up enough money to buy the club, I announce to world.
October 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Norwich will win the champions league if I can save up enough money to buy the club, I announce to world.
Cabinet ministers giving anonymous quotes attacking sensationally popular commitments made in a manifesto they got elected on is quite the move. Bravo! www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Starmer faces cabinet revolt over Budget tax rises driving wealthy away
‘The trouble is we have crossed a line in trying to encourage aspiration. The non-dom change and the VAT on school fees have sent the opposite message,’ minister tells The Independent
www.independent.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Cabinet ministers giving anonymous quotes attacking sensationally popular commitments made in a manifesto they got elected on is quite the move. Bravo! www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Even just a couple years ago, Jenrick would have already been sacked for this and would be a pariah from across the political spectrum, including most of the media. The change we’ve seen over the last ten years is incredibly stark. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in Birmingham neighbourhood
Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on short visit
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Even just a couple years ago, Jenrick would have already been sacked for this and would be a pariah from across the political spectrum, including most of the media. The change we’ve seen over the last ten years is incredibly stark. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Utterly despicable.
This Israeli government decision to host Tommy Robinson will widen the growing gulf between the Netanyahu government and the British public, including the broad majority of Jews in Britain (3/4 of whom dsapproved of Netanyahu, before this new link to this anti-Muslim racist UK far right convict).
October 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Utterly despicable.
Standing with my Jewish neighbours in the rain close to Heaton Park Shul. Antisemitism has been on the rise. When I go to Mass, there’s no security on the door. My kids don’t have drills to prepare for a possible attack. We can’t defeat hate with more hate, only with love, togetherness and action.
October 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Standing with my Jewish neighbours in the rain close to Heaton Park Shul. Antisemitism has been on the rise. When I go to Mass, there’s no security on the door. My kids don’t have drills to prepare for a possible attack. We can’t defeat hate with more hate, only with love, togetherness and action.
We got a leaflet about a local redevelopment. One of the benefits listed in this message to local residents, is a “delivering a net gain in biodiversity”. Who signs this stuff off ffs.
October 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We got a leaflet about a local redevelopment. One of the benefits listed in this message to local residents, is a “delivering a net gain in biodiversity”. Who signs this stuff off ffs.
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Our thoughts, love and solidarity are with the people affected by the heinous attack on the Heaton Park synagogue, and to the whole Jewish community in Manchester, Bury and across the country marking this holy and solemn day of Yom Kippur.
Antisemitism, hate and division can never win.
Antisemitism, hate and division can never win.
October 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our thoughts, love and solidarity are with the people affected by the heinous attack on the Heaton Park synagogue, and to the whole Jewish community in Manchester, Bury and across the country marking this holy and solemn day of Yom Kippur.
Antisemitism, hate and division can never win.
Antisemitism, hate and division can never win.
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Manchester Council of Mosques have issued this statement in sadness, shock and solidarity with the Jewish community about this attack at the synagogue in Manchester
October 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Manchester Council of Mosques have issued this statement in sadness, shock and solidarity with the Jewish community about this attack at the synagogue in Manchester
This is really horrendous, not least coming today. Despicable. Thinking of people across Crumpsall, Sedgley and Prestwich. It's an attack on the whole community. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
Manchester synagogue: Four people injured in car and stabbing attack in Crumpsall
Mayor Andy Burnham says the suspect is believed to be dead. Keir Starmer says the attack happening on Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish calendar - makes it
www.bbc.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
This is really horrendous, not least coming today. Despicable. Thinking of people across Crumpsall, Sedgley and Prestwich. It's an attack on the whole community. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
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💥 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘: Energy Secretary Ed Miliband promises to BAN FRACKING FOR GOOD in a message to 38 Degrees supporters ahead of his conference speech today.
"You called for it. I’m going to do it. Thank you for your campaigning."
Together our voices became impossible to ignore.
"You called for it. I’m going to do it. Thank you for your campaigning."
Together our voices became impossible to ignore.
October 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
💥 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘: Energy Secretary Ed Miliband promises to BAN FRACKING FOR GOOD in a message to 38 Degrees supporters ahead of his conference speech today.
"You called for it. I’m going to do it. Thank you for your campaigning."
Together our voices became impossible to ignore.
"You called for it. I’m going to do it. Thank you for your campaigning."
Together our voices became impossible to ignore.
We've just published a new MRP with @survation.bsky.social. LBC has the key pieces from the poll in their write-up here.
This poll has Reform short of a majority, and their lead is driven by anger about the cost of living more than affection for Farage.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/nige...
This poll has Reform short of a majority, and their lead is driven by anger about the cost of living more than affection for Farage.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/nige...
Nigel Farage set for Downing Street as Reform UK surges to 293 seats in shock mega poll | LBC
The new major poll, from 38 Degrees and Survation, suggests if there was a General Election today, Reform would win 293 seats
www.lbc.co.uk
September 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We've just published a new MRP with @survation.bsky.social. LBC has the key pieces from the poll in their write-up here.
This poll has Reform short of a majority, and their lead is driven by anger about the cost of living more than affection for Farage.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/nige...
This poll has Reform short of a majority, and their lead is driven by anger about the cost of living more than affection for Farage.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/nige...
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🔴 BREAKING: Chancellor believes allowing young people to live and work across Britain and the EU would boost the economy and reduce the need for tax rises in the budget.
https://www.bestforbritain.org/uk_outlines_ambitious_yms
https://www.bestforbritain.org/uk_outlines_ambitious_yms
September 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
🔴 BREAKING: Chancellor believes allowing young people to live and work across Britain and the EU would boost the economy and reduce the need for tax rises in the budget.
https://www.bestforbritain.org/uk_outlines_ambitious_yms
https://www.bestforbritain.org/uk_outlines_ambitious_yms
We've just sent new polling to MPs. I wrote it up here, but the TL;DR is: opposition to scrapping the two-child benefit cap has evaporated and has strong support with Labour voters, and voters back higher taxes on gambling companies to help kids in need. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ready-...
Ready for change: public support for action on child poverty
Earlier today, I hit send on a briefing paper to MPs and other key decision makers on new polling we commissioned on child poverty. I thought I’d share the key findings here too.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We've just sent new polling to MPs. I wrote it up here, but the TL;DR is: opposition to scrapping the two-child benefit cap has evaporated and has strong support with Labour voters, and voters back higher taxes on gambling companies to help kids in need. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ready-...
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There was a time when Tories were hostile to mobs attacking police officers.
September 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
There was a time when Tories were hostile to mobs attacking police officers.
A new law could give millions of us better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
UK Government: Keep your promise to protect workers
Zero hours contracts, unfair ‘fire and rehire’, waiting months or even years to be able to access benefits – the world of work in our country is weighted against actual workers. It’s billionaire bosse...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A new law could give millions of us better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...
Absolutely crazy high levels of support for the measures in the employment rights bill the government is putting through parliament according to this mega poll. We’re constantly told the country is divided; not on better rights at work it’s not. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...
Starmer urged to make ‘populist case’ for workers’ rights reforms
Huge survey reveals employment rights overhaul popular with public despite many not knowing about bill
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Absolutely crazy high levels of support for the measures in the employment rights bill the government is putting through parliament according to this mega poll. We’re constantly told the country is divided; not on better rights at work it’s not. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...
Deputy leadership candidates who get 80 MP nominations are not “on the ballot paper”. That will only happen if they go on to get three affiliates (two of which are unions) or 5% of CLP nominations. *Then* they’d be on the ballot paper.
September 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Deputy leadership candidates who get 80 MP nominations are not “on the ballot paper”. That will only happen if they go on to get three affiliates (two of which are unions) or 5% of CLP nominations. *Then* they’d be on the ballot paper.
I’ve had more than my fair share of Americans try to do a British accent and I’d always thought it impossible for any yank to not embarrass themselves. Well I was wrong, this is legit.
The biggest sporting event in the world is happening in our backyard. But most New Yorkers will be priced out of watching it live.
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
Sign our petition calling on FIFA to put game over greed: zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
September 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I’ve had more than my fair share of Americans try to do a British accent and I’d always thought it impossible for any yank to not embarrass themselves. Well I was wrong, this is legit.
The government has a mandate and a mission. Tax the massive profits of the gambling firms to stop rising child poverty. New @38degrees.bsky.social polling in the Mirror ⤵️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Hike taxes on gambling firms to fund fight against child poverty, voters say
The poll shared with the Mirror shows 64% of people support the idea of hiking taxes on gambling firms - a policy recently championed by the former Labour PM Gordon Brown
www.mirror.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The government has a mandate and a mission. Tax the massive profits of the gambling firms to stop rising child poverty. New @38degrees.bsky.social polling in the Mirror ⤵️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...