Palantir and your NHS health data: a cause for concern? labourhub.org.uk/2026/01/13/p...

💯 “It’s so clear that we need a new system, fit for the 21st century, and the conversation amongst MPs is shifting from "if" to "when" and "how". As a first step the Government should set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform” 🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR

My warning as the new head of Unison: never again will we prop up politicians hostile to unions www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

🎰 “When First Past the Post collides with multiparty competition, the electoral slot machine spins into operation” ⚠️ A stark warning from the @economist.com that the “unfairness of FPTP could undermine the legitimacy of the governments it produces”

Join me at Solidarity Rally with Gloucestershire Phlebotomists www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solid...

My vote for Andrea Egan for Unison General Secretary has been posted. Have you voted? We need change! @andrea4gs.bsky.social

So proud my branch gas backed Andrea Egan @andrea4gs.bsky.social Now let's get it the vote to change our union and have a leader with a strong voice

Chichester District UNISON has nominated me to be UNISONs next General Secretary! Read my manifesto built with support from our very own members, to win for members 👉https://buff.ly/OqDDdLt

“There’s nothing more unstoppable than an idea whose time has come - and PR’s time has come.” 💬 @andyburnham.bsky.social 🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

“I'm here to endorse the Labour for a New Democracy call for a National Commission in this parliament - and a manifesto commitment to a system of Proportional Representation to be introduced into Westminster elections in the next Parliament.” 🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social

And don't miss... 🗳️ Make It Count: How Labour can deliver electoral reform & rebuild trust in politics ⏲️ 16:15 🗓️ Monday 29 September 📍 Bluecoat, L1 3BX 🤝 With @thefabians.bsky.social & @appgfairelections.bsky.social How a National Commission on Electoral Reform can lead the way to fair votes

I am in Labour Link in @unison.org.uk Who made this decision? Is this what democrac looks like in our largest trade union? It demonstrates what we know - the UNISON establishment supports Starmer's wishes wherever they lead. Andrea will review Labour Link. We need change at the top andrea4gs.org.uk

I'll be voting for Andrea! #Andrea4UNISONGenSec #Andrea4GS

📢 “Isn't it also time for a National Commission on Electoral Reform?” 👏 Great to see Labour MPs like Euan Stainbank, @simonforstroud.bsky.social & Olivia Blake calling for the Government to address First Past the Post for general elections 🌹 We need Proportional Representation #Labour4PR

It looks like there will be just two candidates for UNISON leader – Christina McAnea and Andrea Egan. Elections can generate waffle and confusion. I've picked through their manifestos for actionable pledges – stripping out the vague and aspirational. workers-can-win.info/UNISONgs2025

📈 “We are looking at 60% of people saying we should change the voting system... for the first time, we have majority support amongst the supporters of all parties in the country in favour of changing the voting system” 🎓 Professor John Curtice on record support for fair votes

🚨 No More First Past the Post Elections. 5 parties polling strongly, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW. ✍️ Sign the petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...

Welcome news - a good start to fixing our democracy

"By committing to changing this, the Government has wisely taken a step in the right direction - but First Past the Post is just as flawed when it comes to general elections." 🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR

Thanks for your support @billybragg.bsky.social 🙌 At Glastonbury, we chatted about the need to fix our voting system and the rally that Young MVM is hosting on the 6th of July. Great to see it mentioned in @rollingstoneuk.bsky.social See you on Sunday: actionnetwork.org/events/londo...

🎥 "It should be that people have the power, and that means making sure that people can't buy elections." At our event in Parliament this week, @appgfairelections.bsky.social Vice Chair, @lisasmartmp.bsky.social called for action to stop the power of big money in our politics.

“Place first, not party first. That’s a better politics, that connects with the country. I think it’s time for Proportional Representation.” @andyburnham.bsky.social Delighted to have partnered with @compassoffice.bsky.social for today’s Change: How? Conference! #RadicalRenewal #Labour4PR 🌹

🚨 "So no, look, we are firmly in favour of First Past the Post", says Reform UK's Chairman ⏰ Labour needs to wake up: First Past the Post is now Nigel Farage's "friend" 💣 Why risk a far fight majority government on less than 30% of the vote?

🚨 "Reform UK have reached a 'tipping point' where Britain's electoral system works for them rather than holding them back", according to expert analysis ⏰ Labour needs to wake up & get serious about electoral reform - starting with a National Commission 🌹 #Labour4PR

"You won the West of England Mayor's race, but the winner gets 25%... does that feel to you like democracy?" "Do you think we've got to look again at the voting system?" "Less than 10% of the total electorate voted for the candidate who won - which feels crazy" #r4today #TodayProgramme

Thank you to Rob for your support. I am standing for re-election to the female health seat on UNISON's NEC alongside Claire Miller and Kevin Corran. We also recommend voting for Adrian O'Malley for the remaining health seat #TimeforRealChange #UNISON #NECElections2025

Ballots are arriving!

We have some truly wonderful people standing as our candidates for UNISONs upcoming NEC elections! To find out more about them; head on over to our website: timeforrealchange.uk/elections

Solidarity to Steve North. He's a fantastic and principled trade unionist.

The decision on this case took 2 years! There is no justification for taking that long. Then the timing of the announcement in the first week of key UNISON NEC elections shows very poor judgement or deliberate political motivation.

Remember: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...

Thank you Ifhat for your support! I am standing for re-election to the female health seat on UNISON's NEC alongside Claire Miller and Kevin Corran. We also recommend voting for Adrian O'Malley for the remaining health seat. #TimeforRealChange #UNISON #NECElections2025

The UNISON NEC ballot is open; look out for your pack arriving any day now. Its time to vote Time For Real Change! ✊ @tfrc-unison.bsky.social We have so many amazing candidates running; learn more about them on our website: timeforrealchange.uk/elections

Time For Real Change is now on Bluesky! 👋 Give us a follow if you believe UNISON should be a fighting union that delivers for its members!

Julia Mwaluke, Christophine Obigwe & Andrea Egan discuss organising migrant workers in the North West in UNISON. They developed & launched the first Migrant Workers Charter at Salford branch. Check our latest video on Andrea's YouTube channel: youtu.be/fikIZ7eN2Po

We should tax the rich, not cut foreign aid. Repost of you agree.

The Fiery Spirits, my new book on the English Revolution, will be out soon. Here’s some related events. On 10 March I’ll be on BBCR4’s Start the Week. In April there’ll be a central London launch. On 10 May I’ll be talking about ‘Radical MPs and the Long Parliament’ in 🧵

🚨 Nigel Farage says First Past the Post is becoming his "friend" ❌ No party should be able get a majority in Parliament with 30% of the vote 💣 Why risk it with First Past the Post?

The ‘final’ evaluation report of the bus fare cap (covering 10 months of the £2 cap) is now out. Lots to digest here but key point is it did what it was meant to: “The evidence suggests… it has reduced the cost of living and has increased bus patronage, particularly for those on lower incomes.”

Thanks for your support, @willforster.bsky.social! @mvmnorthwestsurrey.bsky.social delivered a Valentine's Day card to their local MP, thanking him for advocating for a fairer voting system. We ❤️ a democratic system where no one is excluded and every voice is heard.

💥 I’ve just signed the petition calling for a “National Commission on Electoral Reform” - Will YOU sign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/nc...

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... This is damning and is being done in our name

This is striking! The conditions in Gaza and the daily hell faced by its people somehow just came out of nowhere. Gaslighting on speed. Governments and individuals made choices that led us here

"I hope that it will not be too long before this Labour Government aligns its stance on our voting systems with our guiding values of equality and democracy" 💬 @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social speaking in favour of Proportional Representation during last week's debate 🌹 #Labour4PR

Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...

💯 "A voting system that means millions of people's votes don't count. A voting system that most people don't want to continue with." 👏 @alexsobel.co.uk calls for a National Commission for Electoral Reform during today's debate on Proportional Representation

Palestinians are hostages, too. There are more Palestinian hostages, and their conditions are much worse. These are the facts erased by a racist Western media. New post 👇 www.owenjones.news/p/palestinia...