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Progressive Politics NI
@ppni.bsky.social
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Progressive Politics NI is a group dedicated to helping change Northern Ireland politics for the better. Seeking an end to establishment & sectarian politics.
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Even in a pandemic the DUP & Sinn Féin couldn’t put their differences aside for the good of people in this place. That says it all really.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
Covid pandemic revealed system of government at Stormont ‘not compatible’ with managing major crisis, inquiry finds
The coronavirus pandemic exposed how the system of government at Stormont "is not compatible” with managing a major crisis, the Covid Inquiry has found.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Sign & share this petition from @pfie.bsky.social calling on the Education Minister Paul Givan to deliver inclusive religious education for all children!
my.actnowni.org/petitions/re...
Sign Now: We demand Inclusive Religious Education for all NI’s Children
I've signed the petition calling for the Education Minister to reform Religious Education in NI today - will you sign too?
my.actnowni.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
ppni.bsky.social
Warren Stephens should be told where to go
A graphic showing a newspaper headline, a pic of Warren Stephens & the Sperrins in the background. The newspaper headline reads: News Letter Delays over gold mine project harming NI's reputation, US ambassador warns And text on the graphic reads: No surprise that Trump's ambassador - who has a history in oll & gas - is pushing for this, something that will be destructive for local communities but will line the pockets of North American companies WE SAY NO TO TOXIC GOLDMINES IN THE SPERRINS or anywhere else
November 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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We back this call from Amnesty. The IFA cannot stay silent on this.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
Amnesty calls for IFA support in campaign to ban Israel from football tournaments
Amnesty International is calling on the Irish Football Association (IFA) to urge Uefa and Fifa to ban Israel from tournaments.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
ppni.bsky.social
Today we remember all those who have suffered, been hurt, or died due to being trans.

We call on all, especially those in power, to do all you can to improve the lives of trans people however you can. 🏳️‍⚧️
A graphic showing a single lit candle and the trans colours and text saying: TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ #TransAwarenessWeek
A graphic showing 2 people holding aloft the trans flag and text saying: The Republic of Ireland brought in self ID for trans people in 2015 & non of the scaremongering stories (women's safety affected, sports unfair, etc) have come true This TRANS AWARENESS WEEK we call on Stormont to ALLOW SELF ID ON GENDER IDENTITY
November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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This outdated law needs to change
A graphic showing Gordon Lyons & text saying: In Northern Ireland there are only so many licenses for pubs & off licences. If you want to open a new business like this you have to buy an existing licence off someone else at a price set by them. This is called The Surrender Principle. And it's currently limiting so many potential small businesses. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is refusing to change this law. We call on the Minister to BIN THE SURRENDER PRINCIPLE
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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On #InternationalMensDay we want this message on the board said loud & clear 👌🏻
A pic of a London Underground Service Information board with the following written on it: @allontheboard #allontheboard SAD LADS BROKEN BLOKES UNHAPPY CHAPPIES GEEZERS WHO NEED A BREATHER DON'T FEEL THE PRESSURE TO MAN UP; IT'S ALRIGHT FOR BOYS AND MEN TO CRY. TALKING SAVES LIVES, WE ARE ONLY HUMAN AND WE NEED TO SURVIVE. @allontheboard
November 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Big news from the UK Supreme Court.

The judgement also says that the current system teaches “pupils to accept a set of beliefs without critical analysis amounts to evangelism, proselytising, and indoctrination.”
A graphic of a green chalkboard and text on it saying: The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that Christian-focused religious education in NI schools is unlawful & amounts to indoctrination Schools are set to be lawfully required to include other religions or non-religious traditions & philosophies when teaching religion
November 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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This needs reassessed so more people can spend more of their time doing what they actually want to do
A graphic showing different types of workers and text saying: Work only works if workers have a good work life balance. Time for more employers to introduce a FOUR DAY WORK WEEK
November 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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This is where we are with this Labour government. Policies used by the actual Nazis are being considered. Disgusting.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum seekers’ jewellery could be seized to pay for processing costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of people seeking asylum in UK
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Just a fact
A graphic showing people walking in sequence and a tweet from @ClaudiaWebbe that says “There is no such thing as an illegal Asylum”
November 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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A ban based on transphobia & not facts. It should be reversed now. 🏳️‍⚧️
A pic of the NI Executive and text that says: This TRANS AWARENESS WEEK we say to the Northern Ireland Executive REVERSE THE PUBERTY BLOCKER BAN
November 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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This shows what bringing big sporting events can do for this place. It could & should have happened with the Euros. Time for the NI Executive to make sure there are no more missed opportunities.
www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/other-...
The Open at Portrush brought huge £280million into Northern Ireland
Over half the 280,000 spectators who attended came from beyond Northern Ireland's borders, with visitors mainly from England, the Republic and America
www.belfastlive.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Labour’s attempt to appeal to Reform & Tory voters is dangerous for us all
A graphic showing Shabana Mahmood and text saying: The way to bring down those entering the country illegally is not to roll out Tory style anti human rights policies THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE CREATING SAFE & LEGAL ROUTES FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS TO ARRIVE HERE
November 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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This is devastating news for so many care workers. The Health Minister cannot allow them to be forgotten like this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NI Health: Mike Nesbitt
The offer aimed at avoiding industrial action, applies to doctors, nurses and auxiliary staff, but not homecare workers in the independent sector
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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A great turnout for the anti-racism rally held in west Belfast this afternoon

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November 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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There is no ceasefire
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Israel has destroyed more than 1,500 buildings in Gaza since ceasefire - BBC News
Entire neighbourhoods controlled by Israel have been levelled in less than a month, the images show.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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No more wild west
A graphic showing Mark Zuckerberg & Elon Musk and text saying: Between hate attacks & conspiracy theories, social media is not only having a negative impact on politics, but on our daily lives TIME TO LEGISLATE AGAINST THE SOCIAL MEDIA GIANTS
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Get along to this tomorrow ✊🏻
COP30 DEMO WRITER'S SQUARE 11am 15 Nov NEW TIME
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Pure culture war nonsense intended to have people arguing instead of holding politicians to account over real issues 🤡
A graphic showing 2 tweets from Noa Hoffman that say: “NEW: The sale of "gingerbread people" in the House of Commons has sparked outrage among MPs today. Politicians hit out at parliamentary authorities for forcing iconic Christmas snacks to be gender neutral.” “MP Lee Anderson vowed that under a Reform government, "gingerbread people" will be banned He said: "When Reform is in government there will be no more gingerbread people, no police people, or chair people. "We will not abandon tradition to appease the woke and delusional." “ Along with text that says: When THE S*N tries to do political reporting Followed by a clown saying “I’m a journalism”
November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Man Utd legend Eric Cantona was in Derry this week & was presented with a T-shirt from a fan that shows his infamous kick, but on this one he’s in a Palestine kit & the kick is being aimed at Netanyahu. 😄✊🏻🇵🇸
A pic of someone handing a t-shirt to Eric Cantona with an cartoon image of Cantona’s famous kick but doing it in a Palestine kit & to Netanyahu
November 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Well done to these parents & this school 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Concerned parents force cancellation of Paul Givan school visit
DUP minister’s visit to Co Down primary school pulled at last minute in move believed to be linked to Education Minister’s Israel visit
www.irishnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Whose side is this government on?
A graphic showing pics of several billionaires and also a different pic showing protesters carrying a banner that reads “No more deaths from benefit cuts” then text that says: WEALTH TAX not WELFARE CUTS
November 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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🤔 @andrewmuirni.bsky.social says he needs to bring it to the NI Executive. So please, bring it!
A graphic showing a pic of Andrew Muir and text saying: Environment Minister Andrew Muir keeps saying he wants an Independent ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY You're the Environment Minister! Hurry up & make it happen
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM