What did we all think of the Prime Ministers’ interview with #LauraK this morning?

@jimmythegiant.bsky.social Great Saturday afternoon viewing!

The New Statesman is absolutely fascinating. The insight they provide to government, policy, and the political figures themselves, is really in depth! youtu.be/jsWSq7Q37YQ?...

When will we learn that these people aren’t interested in anything other than their “opinion”, which doesn’t have to be backed up by any form of fact or evidence. Liberal democracy has created the conditions where authenticity doesn’t matter because “truth” is never fixed.

Opposition to Digital I.D cards because of potential “surveillance if an authoritarian come into power” is stupid. They’d introduce it anyway.

The rise of the baa-right is getting ridiculous now

Farage’s plan to scrap indefinite leave could collapse the NHS… Which would be incredibly good news for someone wanting us to move to an ‘insurance based system’ FYI the average American pays £480 per month for private healthcare Please wake up folks.

The amount of global racism Sadiq Khan, as Mayor of London has experienced, based on lies and prejudice, is nothing short of disgusting. Kier Starmer needs to show strength and stand up for his ‘friend’ in all this.

I am disgusted by Reform UK's threats to people who have built a life in this country. They are coming for our neighbours. They are coming for our colleagues. They are coming for our friends. We are at a dangerous moment. This hatred cannot be appeased. It must be defeated.

Richard Murphy is my favourite UK economist to date. He explains things in simple terms, provides data, examples of his taxes, and how they’d be implemented. I think he should work with Gary Stevenson on a long term strategy to influence the government. They could both compliment eachother!

Back in June, I wrote an article which went through the definitions, and characterisations with fascism and assessed his actions and his rhetoric in comparison with those metrics. Do we think he meets the criteria yet given his hardened stance? www.jacobbarclayevans.com/nigel-farage...

The truth: we need migration. The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it. Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality. Reject it. Draw the line.

@mehdirhasan.bsky.social - ‘The Art of Debating’ is the latest edition to the bookshelf. Looking forward to reading this around the pool on holiday and schooling Reformers when I’m back 🤣

I am backing Lucy Powell for deputy Labour leader! For all Labour members who are unsure, please see her video below: www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk/video?utm_so...

Reform's plans to end indefinite leave to remain go to the post I wrote last week on their slide towards chaotic authoritarianism. The British constitution would allow them to do it if they had a majority but at vast cost to our society and way of life. samf.substack.com/p/the-route-...

British media pumps out daily propaganda pieces for Farage, fails to offer *any scrutiny* and basically legitimises rampant racism, then puts on its ‘innocent face’ and clutches its pearls at the rise of the far right… What a grim betrayal of our democracy. www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...

I’ve seen a few critiques of @garyseconomics.bsky.social floating about on YouTube. I thought I’d put them all in an article and address them head on!! What does everyone think? www.jacobbarclayevans.com/debunking-th...

The only way to win in politics is to aggressively pursue unity and common ground

How will today impact Kier Starmer’s poll ratings?

Jeremy Corbyn’s ‘Your Party’ has opened up their membership portal. Concessionary Membership- £25/year. Standard Membership- £55/year. It will be interesting to see how many of the 750,000 sign ups will turn into memberships! www.yourparty-membership.uk

If Antifa are terrorists, then are the Proud Boys too, Mr Trump?

If the people of this country are divided on immigration they will lose the fight on wealth inequality.

Amazing photo of Windsor Castle taken last night

Yes yes yes! I don’t know who made this, but it might be the best UK political social media video of the year!

We know what the far right is! We know that the difference between a hard right figure and a far right figure is someone who undermines democracy and ultimately has cultural/racial/ethno-nationalist fundamentals in how they want to run a society. They band anyone else as ‘far left’- BUT WHAT IS IT?

This is possibly the wrong context to quote this in but what a lovely looking train station.

We’re proud to announce that Open Labour is joining Mainstream as a founding partner. A huge endorsement for the new direction Labour needs.

How to be the best trader in the world www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMK8...

Can somebody advise on some uk politics or philosophical books to add to my reading list??

I’m sick to death of being told I need to be tolerant of the far-right as people like Katie Hopkins march on London today. Here’s how “tolerant” she was towards migrants, writing in the Sun in 2015.

THIS YOU? MASTER THREAD 1. Jeremy Clarkson

Just like elected Democratic Representatives that were killed recently. In June a gunman murdered Democratic Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed & wounded Senator John Hoffman & his wife.. Next to fuck all in the news.

It’s 2025 ‘Freedom of speech’ means ‘permission to lie and incite hatred without consequence’ Insisting white men are more intelligent than everyone else is ‘common sense’ Everyone’s ignoring genocide No one seems to recall the most famous time minorities were scapegoated for economic decline.

I have came up with an idea for proportional representation. The Aussie method is where you get 5 tiered votes for the parties in your constituency. What I’d propose is a test before you enter the voting booth to prove political knowledge: 8/10- 5 votes 7/10- 4 6/10- 3 5/10- 2 4 and below/10- 1

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Keir Starmer has constantly put factionalism ahead of the Labour Party and ahead of the country. Mainstream in @theguardian.com.

Let’s not forget Charlie Kirk’s record: -Great Replacement theory supporter. -Critical Race Theory (Heritage Fund) supporter. -Supports Trump’s dismantling of democracy. -Supports Genocide in Gaza -Supports remmigration without due process. -Christian ultranationalist. The guy was a Fascist Nazi

This was LITERALLY last month. I feel like I'm losing my mind seeing rightwing posts over on Twitter tonight. nytimes.com/2025/08/13/u...

This is what the Labour Party should be standing for. It is about time a lobby group came from within the Labour Party that believes in social justice. Mainstream is that group to apply pressure on Blue Labour!

To transform the country and take on the populist right, Labour must heed the voices of its radical realists - and build a principled, practical, popular left alternative. Join @mainstreamlabour.bsky.social and together we can bring that alternative to life. www.mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved

People having a pop at train strikes this morning really show how individualism has plagued our country. All of the right-wing commentators always become illiterate of inflation when it comes to strikes. First, they always argue “train drivers are already paid well”, ignoring inflation. (1/2)

Why do we think this is? -Reform Party’s bizarre conference showing their incompetence? - Farage’s tax affairs? - Farage’s treasonous visit to the United States? -Swift action with Rayner and Labour’s cabinet reshuffle?

So it's now 8th September when can we expect Starmer's recognition of the State of Palestine?

I just became a member of Mainstream! Anyone knows if Labour are to keep Nigel Farage out of office, they must head back in the direction of taxing the wealthy fairly, and making lives more bearable for working people. labourmainstream.nationbuilder.com/join?recruit...

Refugee Riots – Salience and Storytelling youtu.be/9F4OSDONAR4

This exactly, Boris Johnson had ethics advisors resign on him because he had no ethics. You ask the people who still support him what they think of Angela Rayner’s tax affairs, they’ll tell you her situation was worse because she was supposed to have those ethics. They’re playing a different game

This is the first time I’ve seen anybody remotely challenge him

What utter dickheads we are… Rayner fought for workers: sick pay, maternity rights, protection from unfair dismissal Farage and his MPs voted it down Rayner gets binned over £40k in stamp duty Farage dodges £44k, shrugs & strolls on The mega wealthy win again.

When people tell you that capitalism drives innovation, just ask them how they account for the rise of China. I have found that this shuts people up instantly, even if you’re not endorsing autocracy.

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