England's World Cup squad celebrates diversity. Leading players like Kane, Bellingham, Saka have a migrant heritage. Marilyn Tyzack writes about nationalism and football for @creatingsocialism.bsky.social @rebel1000.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/14/f...

England's World Cup squad celebrates diversity. Leading players like Kane, Bellingham, Saka have a migrant heritage. Marilyn Tyzack writes about nationalism and football for @creatingsocialism.bsky.social @transient337.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/07/14/f...

My latest article on Substack. If you interested in reading and writing poetry follow the link to Shaw and Moore in the article. All content is free but paid subscribers get access to workshops, readings and open mics. mike241.substack.com

Jo Buchanan @transient377.bsky.social tackles the heatwave for @creatingsocialism.bsky.social https://penumbrage.com/2026/07/10/heatwave/

This is infuriating crap. He says: “There's increasing evidence that war crimes appear to have been committed.” He knows Israel has committed war crimes on an industrial scale. He’s refusing to say so because it would impose legal obligations on him to actually act.

Our biggest threats are not from Russia. Look no further than Trump or the war hungry MPs in the Labour Government using the law to stifle dissent.

Starmer was awful, but so were his backers in Labour Together. Now they have dumped him for Burnham. Will the new boss be the same as the old boss but with better PR?

I see a @theguardian.com article, 1 month old, comparing the coup against Starmer with that against Corbyn. No mention that one of the glaring differences is that the paper joined in heartily against Corbyn. The bloody nerve. Thinks we've forgotten.

Words have consequences, especially for the victims of racist riots. But not for those who incite the riots like Farage and Yaxley-Lennon.

The Filton 4, convicted of criminal damage, were given harsh prison sentences because the judge maintained there was a “terrorist connection”. At Creating Socialism we are outraged by this sentence and stand in solidarity with all who are denied justice. penumbrage.com/2026/06/14/u...

A travesty of justice in court. The Filton 4 were given harsh prison sentences related to terrorism, yet they were not convicted of terrorism.

AI is being weaponised against us. Can we turn it into an ally? Artist Felicity Hammond suggests some intriguing possibilities in Reactor.

Hatred of migrants will destroy this country - unless it’s stopped. An honour to write my first column for the newly launched @zeteonews.co.uk 👇 zeteonews.co.uk/p/belfast-ri...

Below the radar Many of those with power have children and grandchildren yet are too obsessed with short-term gain to take vital urgent action on the climate.

This is Sam Fahd Abu Haikal. A 7-month-old Palestinian baby killed by Israel. If this were an Israeli baby or a Western baby, his face would be splashed across front pages. Western leaders would condemn the perpetrator's evil. Here? Silence.

🚨 Fire every 5 hours. Cheap goods from online marketplaces are causing deadly UK fires, but tech bosses are making a killing due to a loophole that lets them dodge our safety laws. Act now to protect our homes! 🧵👇 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

I’m sorry but if you call yourself Israeli and are a Zionist - you lose your right to be called human. You are despicable. #auspol

Israel’s treatment of Palestinian prisoners violates basic humanitarian law https://pearlsandirritations.com/e/daily/2026-06-05/469435/ #auspol

I am judged as antisemitic because I think the Barbaric Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing in Palestine is wrong... THE SHAME LIES WITH THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR THINKING MASS MURDER COULD BE EVER RIGHT #FREEPALESTINE #BOYCOTTISRAEL #ANTI-FASCIST

Why isn’t this splashed all over the newspaper front pages, leading news bulletins, provoking condemnations by Western politicians?

Peter Theil left the US and bought a $12M mansion in Buenos Ares due to concerns about U.S. political instability, potential catastrophes, and a proposed wealth tax targeting billionaires. Thanks for all your help, asshole. Get the fuck out and stay the fuck out.

I've just signed my name calling for the government to investigate Brits who have returned from serving in the IDF - you should too! @DeclassifiedUK.org secure.declassifieduk.org/page/189081/...

I just signed this to say no to Palantir having access to our NHS data. notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...

At last! A paperback edition of all the poems from The Hypnotiser - the poems that kicked off our YouTube channel ‘Kids’ Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen’ . Watch the vids: read the poems!

Can we maintain a sense of purpose, hope and sanity in our troubled world? There are groups who strive to create a better world and show the value of community and cooperation. @createsocialism.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/05/19/s...

How I came to poetry, albeit a little late in life. open.substack.com/pub/mike241/...

The flotilla was not bringing in weapons. It was captured in international waters. The aid activists (I stress aid) have been treated appallingly. Israel is a rogue state. All countries should STOP weapons sales to Israel. Close all their embassies. Treat them as the pariah they are.

The search for sanity We believe in a different society where people can work together in communities to bring about change and hope.

Can any of these manoeuvering politicians save us from a Reform government? But none of them offer anything even approaching Socialism @convivir.bsky.social @markytyz.bsky.social @creatingsocialism.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/05/17/n...

If your only metric is the bond markets: Why not abolish democracy and put JP Morgan in charge? Spot on from Ash Sarkar

Labour’s Crisis and the Search for Hope Backing Andy Burnham is less about inspiration and more about preventing a deeper slide into the hands of Reform

How on earth is this acceptable?

DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE, COMPREHENSIVE AND SUSTAINED CEASEFIRE www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...

Jo Buchanan @transient337.bsky.social with stories that are important, inspiring and ignored by MSM, writing for Creating Socialism @creatingsocialism.bsky.social

The brilliant @feargalsharkey.bsky.social on @channel4news.bsky.social talking about the state of the UK water industry, and the use of payments to charities by the water companies to avoid prosecution. An appalling situation with which he says the Environment Agency and the govt are complicit.

Trump blackmails Zambia using vital medicine to purloin Zambia’s minerals. Sufferers in Zambia, Cuba, Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon or Iran will not benefit from our royals’ visit which endorses the US imperialist mentality. @markytyz.bsky.social @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/05/04/t...

Below the radar: news stories that are seldom seen Civil war is close and brings more death, disease, hunger and displacement to the people of Mali. One of many news stories seldom seen.

Trump is using control of HIV drugs to coerce Zambia into giving up its mineral rights. This on top of the raid on Venezuela, blockading Cuba and his illegal war in Iran. The royal visit rubber stamps his imperialist actions.

Climate crisis threatens us all. Scientists are fighting back. But if our rulers wont change it is time to for system change.

The catastrophic genocide in Sudan could not have taken place without armaments from the United Arab Emirates and the UK is also involved.

Miliband under pressure over North Sea Oil. But only renewables provide both jobs and energy security while tackling climate change. No new drilling!

Together against hatred We have a history of mobilising against racists in this country and, when we act together, we are powerful.

@creatingsocialism.bsky.social Socialism without humanism gave us the horrors of Stalinism. We need both to build a better world.

Socialism and Humanism Socialism and Humanism are the pillars on which we build Creating Socialism. When socialists come together we do not do so just because we are obeying economic laws. We do so on the basis of our humanity, our shared values, our sense of right and wrong, our morality. We are…

Veg growers v the Duke of Northumberland Allotments are places of sanctuary. People enjoy like-minded company, tend crops and benefit from the wildlife that thrives on these green spots.

Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! Sick of sewage? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...

Andrée Ryan reminds us that atrocities are still being carried out against the Palestinians and that settlers and the IDF are rampaging in the West Bank, a part of the world she has visited many times and loves. @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/03/11/y...

The destruction of Yanoun Ethnic cleansing is progressively happening all over the West Bank. Is anyone restraining the Israelis? NO!

Mike Stanton has kindly given us space on penumbrage.com until we have our own website. Do look at Mike’s other writing: “My interests are Autism, History, Literature, Music, Natural History, Philosophy, Science and Socialism” His features include poetry and children’s stories @convivir.bsky.social

A great article by @markytyz.bsky.social Many items dominate MSM these days. We don’t always highlight the iniquity of the US enough. Never forget how they undermined and impoverished the Cubans and are now persecuting them relentlessly again. @convivir.bsky.social penumbrage.com/2026/02/17/m...