I’ve tabled in Parliament a further Early Day Motion calling on David Lammy, as the Secretary of State for Justice, to engage with the legal representatives of the pro Palestinian activists on hunger strike & whose health has seriously deteriorated. Urge your MP to sign EDM 2573

What lessons can be learned from Zohran Mamdani’s successful campaign to be Mayor of New York? Mike Phipps reviews Run Zohran Run! by Theodore Hamm, published by OR Books. Trump bombing Venezuela and kidnapping its President, Palestine Action hunger strikers close to death, ICE agents shooting…

It was not "domestic terrorism.” It was state sanctioned violence. A family will forever live with the pain caused by the admin's reckless and deadly actions. Abolishing ICE is not enough. They must be held accountable.

Enjoying being back at work? The freezing weather? The morning commute? By noon today FTSE 100 CEO's have already earned the average workers yearly salary. Average CEO pay is £4.4m, 113 times the median worker's salary. It's time for change.

Tony Vaughan is one of the new MPs elected for Labour last year & in his contributions to Commons debates has displayed a considered approach to issues. He’s certainly not what the media would call a”usual suspect.”I suspect he is reflecting here what many in the PLP feel.

Keir starmer at PMQs accusing resident doctors of ‘abandoning patients’. What a sickening way to describe hard working doctors who have dedicated their whole lives to protecting us. Let’s have a serious debate and resolve the dispute - not attempt to turn worker against worker.

Huge news and probably the most significant win for the UK left since Corbyn became Labour leader in 2015. A comprehensive rejection of Starmerism by the country's biggest union and Labour's largest affiliate.

⚽️ Sports Direct is the biggest sports retailer in the UK. 💰It expects to make between £550m & £600m this year & had a £3.20bn turnover last year. But they can't afford a pay rise or permanent contracts for its workers? 🪧Stop being a Grinch & pay up

The latest Labour Left Podcast is with New York’s Prof Ted Hamm. Find out how Zohran Mamdani became the Mayor of New York. Consider what’ll happen when he takes office on 1 Jan 2026. What can we learn from our own 1980s Red Ken? Please share. 1/4

The latest issue of the Labour Left Podcast is out and the guest is Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP the Labour Left’s candidate in the recent Deputy Leadership Campaign. Hear about Bell’s fight against racism in Parliament. Links in replies. 1/4

Labour Govt has the power to introduce PR - could adopt recommendations of the Royal (Jenkins’) Commission - commissioned by Tony Blair but not implemented. Partially introduced in Wales, Scotland and London. They won’t under Starmer cos he’s an infiltrator from Right controllers.

A Colchester City Council by election took place in my ward in Colchester on Thursday. In this article for @LabourHub I report on the result and put it in the context of the rise of Reform, political fragmentation, PR and the next General Election. labourhub.org.uk/2025/10/26/a...

The latest Labour Left Podcast is out and I’ve been talking about Keir Starmer with Mark Perryman. Mark’s edited the best Starmer book so far - The Starmer Symptom. I think it’s fair to say neither of us are happy! youtu.be/qb50qcMmcow?...

@brynhgriffiths.bsky.social interviews Mark Perryman on his Labour Left Podcast: youtu.be/qb50qcMmcow?.... Great wide-ranging interview, on how politics is best when it's fun, the internal culture of the current Labour Party & (for me) a very moving Class Hero nomination for the late Mike Marqusee.

Today at #LabourConference2025 was the momentous day when the Labour Party membership and trades unionists began to find their voice again. Here’s a report in Labour Hub telling the story of the big decisions on Gaza and Wealth Tax motions. #SavetheLabourParty labourhub.org.uk/2025/09/29/l...

The Labour Left Podcast #Lab25 Conference special is with the Campaign Group’s back from exile @johnmcdonnellMP Expect a bit of everything we talk Gramsci, PR, the whip, Ireland, Gaza, coups, Deputy Labour Leadership, conference & much more. Links in the replies. Pls share 1/4

The long-awaited emergency podcast on Rayner, Labour's deputy leadership election, Burnham, Mandelson, that other guy, and Your Party internal tension. With me and @profafinlayson.bsky.social. Available here and on all podcast apps: culturepowerpolitics.org/2025/09/18/e....

Yesterday Colchester had its 100th Gaza vigil. It was the anniversary that should never have taken place. The country’s mood is moving against the government & its complicity. Keep pushing. #CeaseFireNow

The Starmer Disaster - free online seminar with @yasminalibhaibrown.bsky.social, Mark Perryman and me. Discussing the recent edited collection, The Starmer Symptom, edited by Mark, published by @plutopress.bsky.social. October 8th, 18:30-20:30, free. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-starme...

Breaking all trade union barriers in campaigning for Irish unity Austin Harney reports on an important fringe meeting at TUC Conference. On Monday evening, 8th September 2025, we had our fringe meeting at the TUC Conference, titled “Trade Unionists and Irish Unity.” I have organised these fringe…

Richard Burgon MP gives his thoughts on the Labour Deputy Leadership contest. 1/2

How can socialists oppose antisemitism, grapple with the politics of Zionism & support the Palestinian people? Rachel Shabi is a great starting point to help you learn how to navigate this difficult terrain. #SocialistSunday youtu.be/GAJ9KMnxKGQ?...

Today we were out campaigning to boycott Barclays in Colchester as part of Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s Boycott Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) Campaign. The conversations brought back memories of our stand against Apartheid in South Africa during the 1980s. www.palestinecampaign.org

From tonight's moving protest at Downing Street against Israeli's killing of journalists in Gaza

Inflation rises to 3.8%, with food price inflation rising to 4.9% The cost of living crisis is far from over ...

Socialist Feminist Lynne Segal of Beyond the Fragments fame is the latest guest on the Labour Left Podcast. To see the full episode go to YouTube, Audible, SubStack or your favourite podcast site and just search for the Labour Left Podcast. Links in replies 1/2

Over forty people today on Colchester’s weekly vigil for Gaza. It’s an outstanding achievement for the organisers the they never miss a week. It’s notable that more & more passing motorists are hooting their horn to show their support for Palestine. #StopArmingIsrael

Former Labour Left Podcast guest @rachelshabi.bsky.social has written about the loss of her mother who she spoke of as a guest. Her Mum was an Iraqi Jew who had a big impact upon Rachel & her understanding of Palestine. open.substack.com/pub/rachelsh... Here is the podcast. youtu.be/GAJ9KMnxKGQ?...

Making Trouble: Lynne Segal on the Labour Left Podcast labourhub.org.uk/2025/07/23/m...

The Fight For a United Ireland Geoff Bell of Labour for Irish Unity is on the Labour Left Podcast. Bryn Griffiths, of the Labour Left Podcast, suggests that a new generation of socialist activists can learn an enormous amount from the Irish struggle. If you’re a Palestinian activist today and you…

Don't miss the latest episode of the Labour Left Podcast hosted by Momentum NCG representative @brynhgriffiths.bsky.social. You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM_0...

The latest Labour Left Podcast is out and it’s with Richard Burgon MP the Secretary of the Socialist Campaign Group. Links to watch & listen in the reply.

"It's time for Proportional Representation - to bring a new politics to this country" 🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social

If results this spring are so random, @uklabour.bsky.social has got to take notice. Mayoral elections in May 2026 currently due to be FPTP - the government MUST return to Supplementary Vote for these, or preferably ranked voting. Join us to campaign for rational democracy @labour4pr.bsky.social

Well done to the @BritishQuakers your fine example as the first British church to state their belief that genocide is underway in Gaza leads the way. The tide of opinion across the world is moving against Netanyahu’s Israeli Government. #StopArmingIsrael! www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Ministers face voter backlash if Warm Homes Plan is cut Pressure mounts on the Government, as protesters march in London this week against continued austerity. labourhub.org.uk/2025/06/01/m...

Out on today's march in London against Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children

Interesting fact: Maurice Glasman the originator of Blue Labour – economically interventionist, socially conservative – was the only British parliamentarian to receive an official invitation to President Trump’s inauguration ceremony in Washington. bylinetimes.com/2025/04/01/b...

Is our aim of a United Ireland in sight? Hear Irish historian, activist & film maker Geoff Bell describe the Troubles and consider what will happen next. Links in the thread 1/3

Mass vote losses to Lib Dems and Greens would cost Labour twice as many seats as mass Reform switch, survey claims labourlist.org/2025/04/labo... – via LabourList

My immediate political and emotional response on this issue is simple. Solidarity with the trans community. ​​✊🏳️‍⚧️

Today's Supreme Court ruling will have a lasting impact on an already marginalised community. From Labour MPs to trade unions, most of the labour movement stands united in support of trans rights. Solidarity with the trans community. ​​✊🏳️‍⚧️

Today is the Hillsborough anniversary. Back in 2017 I had the honour of meeting Adrian Tempany the author of And the Sun Shines Now at our event in Colchester. Let’s remember Hillsborough today & say #HillsboroughLawNow 1/2

The hard left is talking to the soft left again. Have a listen to Neal Lawson of Compass & Bryn Griffiths have a chat on the Labour Left Podcast. Links in the thread. 1/3

I’ve just watched this fighting oligarchy speech from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. It’s a joy to watch and an absolute masterclass in how we go about putting socialism back on the agenda. Enjoy it’s a belter! youtu.be/1LQ8s8sKoXY?...

Two-thirds of members say Labour is heading in the wrong direction after the Spring Statement via @survation.bsky.social www.survation.com/labour-membe...

If you voted for Starmer in good faith, because of his ten pledges to be in effect be Corbynism without Corbyn - you’re probably wondering how did it all go so badly wrong? Step forward Mike Phipps co-founder of Labour Hub to throw some light on the subject. labourhub.org.uk/2025/04/05/a...

A very helpful reminder from the former Labour MP Lynne Jones.

Fantastic podcast episode with the great @harveyjkaye.bsky.social.