Renewal
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A quarterly journal of politics and ideas, committed to exploring and expanding the radical potential of social democracy.
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At this time of growing division and anger, we should remember what defines and unites Britain.
Our country is strongest when we're united.
When our different communities come together to build a common nation.
When we draw
renewal.org.uk/blog/a-unite...
Our country is strongest when we're united.
When our different communities come together to build a common nation.
When we draw
renewal.org.uk/blog/a-unite...
A united Britain
Britain faces a moment of crisis. Stagnant living standards, the rise of the far-right, environmental breakdown, and war in Europe all threaten our democracy. Yet rather than face these threats as a…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
At this time of growing division and anger, we should remember what defines and unites Britain.
Our country is strongest when we're united.
When our different communities come together to build a common nation.
When we draw
renewal.org.uk/blog/a-unite...
Our country is strongest when we're united.
When our different communities come together to build a common nation.
When we draw
renewal.org.uk/blog/a-unite...
Thank you to @jeevunsandher.bsky.social for writing for Renewal Online about his vision for a united Britain
A united Britain
Britain faces a moment of crisis. Stagnant living standards, the rise of the far-right, environmental breakdown, and war in Europe all threaten our democracy. Yet rather than face these threats as a u...
renewal.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Thank you to @jeevunsandher.bsky.social for writing for Renewal Online about his vision for a united Britain
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Re-upping this excellent little essay @demofuturist.bsky.social wrote for @renewaljournal.bsky.social, which I continue to think is an extremely pithy and insightful bit of analysis on this topic:
December 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Re-upping this excellent little essay @demofuturist.bsky.social wrote for @renewaljournal.bsky.social, which I continue to think is an extremely pithy and insightful bit of analysis on this topic:
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One of my favourite recent pieces we’ve published online in @renewaljournal.bsky.social - Archie Cornish on the allotment and the missed opportunity for a modern politics of the commons
"allotments encapsulate the merits and limits of social democracy: on the one hand, they represent a foot in the door of socio-economic equality; on the other, they belie a compromise that forecloses on something more radical"
Archie Cornish on the politics of allotmenteering
Archie Cornish on the politics of allotmenteering
Corbyn's Allotment
If Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana ever get Your Party off the ground, one thing is for certain: a return to the limelight for Corbyn’s allotment. During Corbyn’s leadership, commentators fixated on t...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
One of my favourite recent pieces we’ve published online in @renewaljournal.bsky.social - Archie Cornish on the allotment and the missed opportunity for a modern politics of the commons
"allotments encapsulate the merits and limits of social democracy: on the one hand, they represent a foot in the door of socio-economic equality; on the other, they belie a compromise that forecloses on something more radical"
Archie Cornish on the politics of allotmenteering
Archie Cornish on the politics of allotmenteering
Corbyn's Allotment
If Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana ever get Your Party off the ground, one thing is for certain: a return to the limelight for Corbyn’s allotment. During Corbyn’s leadership, commentators fixated on t...
renewal.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
"allotments encapsulate the merits and limits of social democracy: on the one hand, they represent a foot in the door of socio-economic equality; on the other, they belie a compromise that forecloses on something more radical"
Archie Cornish on the politics of allotmenteering
Archie Cornish on the politics of allotmenteering
Good to see a Renewal contributing editor gracing our TV screens
Public vs private sector productivity is often debated — but rarely understood.
📺 @parth0.bsky.social on #PoliticsLive 👇
📺 @parth0.bsky.social on #PoliticsLive 👇
December 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Good to see a Renewal contributing editor gracing our TV screens
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This is a excellent overview of what happened with the employment rights bill - far deeper and more informative than anything else I've read on it.
Feels the Govt hasn't really processed (or responded with enough fight) to what the Lords unconstitutionally blocking key measures means
Feels the Govt hasn't really processed (or responded with enough fight) to what the Lords unconstitutionally blocking key measures means
"Trade union pragmatism wins out once again"
For Renewal Online, @m-ttpa.bsky.social analyses the causes and consequences of the government's back-track on "day-one protections"
renewal.org.uk/blog/pragmat...
For Renewal Online, @m-ttpa.bsky.social analyses the causes and consequences of the government's back-track on "day-one protections"
renewal.org.uk/blog/pragmat...
Pragmatism’s limits?
Following secret negotiations between business confederations and GMB, CWU, Prospect, Unite, USDAW, UNISON, and the TUC, the government has U-turned on its manifesto commitment to introduce day-one ri...
renewal.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This is a excellent overview of what happened with the employment rights bill - far deeper and more informative than anything else I've read on it.
Feels the Govt hasn't really processed (or responded with enough fight) to what the Lords unconstitutionally blocking key measures means
Feels the Govt hasn't really processed (or responded with enough fight) to what the Lords unconstitutionally blocking key measures means
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Wrote my take on the retreat on day one rights against unfair dismissal, for Renewal. Basically Labour made a promise it turned out it couldn't deliver, a small group of serious trade unions then decided to try to salvage this, but this isn't without severe trade offs renewal.org.uk/blog/pragmat...
Pragmatism’s limits?
Following secret negotiations between business confederations and GMB, CWU, Prospect, Unite, USDAW, UNISON, and the TUC, the government has U-turned on its manifesto commitment to introduce day-one ri...
renewal.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Wrote my take on the retreat on day one rights against unfair dismissal, for Renewal. Basically Labour made a promise it turned out it couldn't deliver, a small group of serious trade unions then decided to try to salvage this, but this isn't without severe trade offs renewal.org.uk/blog/pragmat...
"Trade union pragmatism wins out once again"
For Renewal Online, @m-ttpa.bsky.social analyses the causes and consequences of the government's back-track on "day-one protections"
renewal.org.uk/blog/pragmat...
For Renewal Online, @m-ttpa.bsky.social analyses the causes and consequences of the government's back-track on "day-one protections"
renewal.org.uk/blog/pragmat...
Pragmatism’s limits?
Following secret negotiations between business confederations and GMB, CWU, Prospect, Unite, USDAW, UNISON, and the TUC, the government has U-turned on its manifesto commitment to introduce day-one ri...
renewal.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
"Trade union pragmatism wins out once again"
For Renewal Online, @m-ttpa.bsky.social analyses the causes and consequences of the government's back-track on "day-one protections"
renewal.org.uk/blog/pragmat...
For Renewal Online, @m-ttpa.bsky.social analyses the causes and consequences of the government's back-track on "day-one protections"
renewal.org.uk/blog/pragmat...
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A short piece for Renewal on how the government's failure to present a consistent political argument is, despite its "long-termist" rhetoric, about not being orientated towards a political vision for the future.
"If the government is to have any hope of getting itself back into the driver’s seat of our political moment, of getting its future back, it must start arguing in terms of a bold and coherent vision for the future."
@mbarnfield.bsky.social on the budget and the government's empty long-termism
@mbarnfield.bsky.social on the budget and the government's empty long-termism
This Labour government lacks a future
You might be forgiven for thinking that the Labour government is focused on the future. Since before his government’s first Budget, the Prime Minister has repeatedly asked the British public to stomac...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A short piece for Renewal on how the government's failure to present a consistent political argument is, despite its "long-termist" rhetoric, about not being orientated towards a political vision for the future.
"If the government is to have any hope of getting itself back into the driver’s seat of our political moment, of getting its future back, it must start arguing in terms of a bold and coherent vision for the future."
@mbarnfield.bsky.social on the budget and the government's empty long-termism
@mbarnfield.bsky.social on the budget and the government's empty long-termism
This Labour government lacks a future
You might be forgiven for thinking that the Labour government is focused on the future. Since before his government’s first Budget, the Prime Minister has repeatedly asked the British public to stomac...
renewal.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"If the government is to have any hope of getting itself back into the driver’s seat of our political moment, of getting its future back, it must start arguing in terms of a bold and coherent vision for the future."
@mbarnfield.bsky.social on the budget and the government's empty long-termism
@mbarnfield.bsky.social on the budget and the government's empty long-termism
Great to hear @jydenham.bsky.social's Renewal essay from 2024 - "Whither the soft left?" - discussed in the latest episode of @steverichards.bsky.social's "Rock and Roll Politics" podcast:
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Will Mahmood’s asylum policies stop the boats… and the rise of Reform?
Podcast Episode · Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards · 18/11/2025 · 46m
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November 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Great to hear @jydenham.bsky.social's Renewal essay from 2024 - "Whither the soft left?" - discussed in the latest episode of @steverichards.bsky.social's "Rock and Roll Politics" podcast:
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With the income tax saga in mind, I’ve written for @renewaljournal.bsky.social about why it is not constitutionally prudent to go beyond the boundaries of what has been sanctioned by the electorate. Importantly, I argue in support of the doctrine of the manifesto.
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Why manifesto promises should be considered sacred
With economic pressures mounting, rumours were afoot that the most clearly defined and recognisable manifesto commitment—not raising income tax—was set to be broken. This led to an intense debate amon...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
With the income tax saga in mind, I’ve written for @renewaljournal.bsky.social about why it is not constitutionally prudent to go beyond the boundaries of what has been sanctioned by the electorate. Importantly, I argue in support of the doctrine of the manifesto.
renewal.org.uk/blog/why-man...
renewal.org.uk/blog/why-man...
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Can Zohran Mamdani's largely educated, middle-income support base be explained - or even justified - from a Marxist perspective?
@dmk1793.bsky.social presents five (5) conflicting ways in which it can:
@dmk1793.bsky.social presents five (5) conflicting ways in which it can:
Is DSA the class party of the PMC?
Five Marxist perspectives on Zohran Mamdani’s electoral coalition
renewal.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Can Zohran Mamdani's largely educated, middle-income support base be explained - or even justified - from a Marxist perspective?
@dmk1793.bsky.social presents five (5) conflicting ways in which it can:
@dmk1793.bsky.social presents five (5) conflicting ways in which it can:
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This is a brilliant piece of research and analysis well worth people’s time.
Brilliant, place-grounded essay from @sachahilhorst.bsky.social about Reform powering on through its seemingly irreconcilable contradictions
Reform’s aesthetics of industry
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In North Nottinghamshire, Reform UK present themselves as the party of workers, community and coalmining heritage. But this image...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
This is a brilliant piece of research and analysis well worth people’s time.
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Brilliant, place-grounded essay from @sachahilhorst.bsky.social about Reform powering on through its seemingly irreconcilable contradictions
Reform’s aesthetics of industry
Renewal 33.2_HilhorstRenewal 33.2_Hilhorst.pdf110 KBdownload-circle
In North Nottinghamshire, Reform UK present themselves as the party of workers, community and coalmining heritage. But this image...
renewal.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Brilliant, place-grounded essay from @sachahilhorst.bsky.social about Reform powering on through its seemingly irreconcilable contradictions
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Essential reading from our brilliant Deputy Director @colmpm.bsky.social and former Director Patrick Diamond in @renewaljournal.bsky.social.
Ahead of the Budget, they argue that Rachel Reeves must argue more forcefully that "taxes are *the* essential down payment we all pay for a fairer society".
Ahead of the Budget, they argue that Rachel Reeves must argue more forcefully that "taxes are *the* essential down payment we all pay for a fairer society".
Breaking the tax pledge is the right call...and politically sulphurous. Reeves must argue, far more forcefully, that taxes are *the* essential downpayment we all pay for a fairer society.
Patrick Diamond and I wrote for @renewaljournal.bsky.social. Key points in 🧵 👇
renewal.org.uk/blog/if-labo...
Patrick Diamond and I wrote for @renewaljournal.bsky.social. Key points in 🧵 👇
renewal.org.uk/blog/if-labo...
If Labour want a fairer society, they must argue for it
Labour must make the political argument: taxes are the critical downpayment we all pay to live in a fairer society.
It now seems all but certain that direct taxes will rise in the forthcoming Budget...
renewal.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Essential reading from our brilliant Deputy Director @colmpm.bsky.social and former Director Patrick Diamond in @renewaljournal.bsky.social.
Ahead of the Budget, they argue that Rachel Reeves must argue more forcefully that "taxes are *the* essential down payment we all pay for a fairer society".
Ahead of the Budget, they argue that Rachel Reeves must argue more forcefully that "taxes are *the* essential down payment we all pay for a fairer society".
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Breaking the tax pledge is the right call...and politically sulphurous. Reeves must argue, far more forcefully, that taxes are *the* essential downpayment we all pay for a fairer society.
Patrick Diamond and I wrote for @renewaljournal.bsky.social. Key points in 🧵 👇
renewal.org.uk/blog/if-labo...
Patrick Diamond and I wrote for @renewaljournal.bsky.social. Key points in 🧵 👇
renewal.org.uk/blog/if-labo...
If Labour want a fairer society, they must argue for it
Labour must make the political argument: taxes are the critical downpayment we all pay to live in a fairer society.
It now seems all but certain that direct taxes will rise in the forthcoming Budget...
renewal.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Breaking the tax pledge is the right call...and politically sulphurous. Reeves must argue, far more forcefully, that taxes are *the* essential downpayment we all pay for a fairer society.
Patrick Diamond and I wrote for @renewaljournal.bsky.social. Key points in 🧵 👇
renewal.org.uk/blog/if-labo...
Patrick Diamond and I wrote for @renewaljournal.bsky.social. Key points in 🧵 👇
renewal.org.uk/blog/if-labo...
Can Zohran Mamdani's largely educated, middle-income support base be explained - or even justified - from a Marxist perspective?
@dmk1793.bsky.social presents five (5) conflicting ways in which it can:
@dmk1793.bsky.social presents five (5) conflicting ways in which it can:
Is DSA the class party of the PMC?
Five Marxist perspectives on Zohran Mamdani’s electoral coalition
renewal.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Can Zohran Mamdani's largely educated, middle-income support base be explained - or even justified - from a Marxist perspective?
@dmk1793.bsky.social presents five (5) conflicting ways in which it can:
@dmk1793.bsky.social presents five (5) conflicting ways in which it can:
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This is very much on point about how I and I think perhaps many others quietly feel about Britain?
Excellent.
Excellent.
"Most of us basically love our country, even if begrudgingly – not the version we’re told to, or even presented with, but the one we really see and live in every day. Silly Sausage Britain is the Britain most of us reside in, and love."
@sofiejenkinson.bsky.social on "Mr Blobby patriotism"
@sofiejenkinson.bsky.social on "Mr Blobby patriotism"
Mr Blobby patriotism
Over recent weeks I have found myself thinking about the country we live in, what it feels like and what I like, and love, about it.
I guess I found myself thinking about this because of the summer w...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This is very much on point about how I and I think perhaps many others quietly feel about Britain?
Excellent.
Excellent.
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For anyone who is interested in an extensive discussion of what “social democracy” means, we asked the current & former editors of @renewaljournal.bsky.social to proffer their definitions & thoughts:
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Renewal editors reflect on the meaning of social democracy
Renewal is a journal of social democracy, but social democracy has always been a contested concept - and one understood variously as an ideology, a movement, a historical phenomenon, or even a desired...
renewal.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
For anyone who is interested in an extensive discussion of what “social democracy” means, we asked the current & former editors of @renewaljournal.bsky.social to proffer their definitions & thoughts:
renewal.org.uk/blog/renewal...
renewal.org.uk/blog/renewal...
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“I believe that to tackle the hate and division we see dominating our modern political debate, we have to build a democracy that is truly representative of its people.”
🌹 @annadixonmp.bsky.social makes the case for Proportional Representation, starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🌹 @annadixonmp.bsky.social makes the case for Proportional Representation, starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
Electoral reform's time has come
During the Blair and Brown era, supporting proportional representation felt revolutionary. At Labour Party Conference, year after year, we were seen as the ‘cranks’, left to discuss our vision for a f...
renewal.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
“I believe that to tackle the hate and division we see dominating our modern political debate, we have to build a democracy that is truly representative of its people.”
🌹 @annadixonmp.bsky.social makes the case for Proportional Representation, starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🌹 @annadixonmp.bsky.social makes the case for Proportional Representation, starting with a National Commission on Electoral Reform
NEW on Renewal Online: Anna Dixon MP (@annadixonmp.bsky.social) highlights the growing support for PR within the Labour Party, and argues that the threat of Nigel Farage makes electoral reform an urgent necessity
Electoral reform's time has come
During the Blair and Brown era, supporting proportional representation felt revolutionary. At Labour Party Conference, year after year, we were seen as the ‘cranks’, left to discuss our vision for a f...
renewal.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
NEW on Renewal Online: Anna Dixon MP (@annadixonmp.bsky.social) highlights the growing support for PR within the Labour Party, and argues that the threat of Nigel Farage makes electoral reform an urgent necessity
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In the latest edition of @renewaljournal.bsky.social, Caitlin set out her vision for a new kind of community-centred Labour politics.
You can read her essay for free here: renewal.org.uk/articles/rec...
You can read her essay for free here: renewal.org.uk/articles/rec...
Loved reading this inspiring and substantive interview with one of the most exciting rising stars of the Labour movement
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Caitlin Prowle
Caitlin Prowle has an unshakeable belief that real change starts in communities. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with the C...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In the latest edition of @renewaljournal.bsky.social, Caitlin set out her vision for a new kind of community-centred Labour politics.
You can read her essay for free here: renewal.org.uk/articles/rec...
You can read her essay for free here: renewal.org.uk/articles/rec...
"It’s hard to picture Powell as the smiler with the knife"
Renewal co-editor Morgan Jones (@morganj0nes.bsky.social) has written for the Guardian about Lucy Powell's victory in Labour's deputy leadership election, and what it means for the future of the party
Renewal co-editor Morgan Jones (@morganj0nes.bsky.social) has written for the Guardian about Lucy Powell's victory in Labour's deputy leadership election, and what it means for the future of the party
Keir Starmer won’t be surprised Lucy Powell is his new deputy leader – but he should be very worried | Morgan Jones
Labour members – and Caerphilly voters – have made their feelings clear. When will the PM realise that his strategy just isn’t working, asks Morgan Jones of Renewal
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October 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"It’s hard to picture Powell as the smiler with the knife"
Renewal co-editor Morgan Jones (@morganj0nes.bsky.social) has written for the Guardian about Lucy Powell's victory in Labour's deputy leadership election, and what it means for the future of the party
Renewal co-editor Morgan Jones (@morganj0nes.bsky.social) has written for the Guardian about Lucy Powell's victory in Labour's deputy leadership election, and what it means for the future of the party