The Green Progressive
@greenprogressive.bsky.social
Progressive Left, Democrat & Green Party Member
Sound, Post Production, Music, Film, TV & Documentaries
Adam Curtis & Stephen Malkmus Fan
Steely Dan Apologist
Progressive Primers:
https://progressiveprimers.medium.com/
Sound, Post Production, Music, Film, TV & Documentaries
Adam Curtis & Stephen Malkmus Fan
Steely Dan Apologist
Progressive Primers:
https://progressiveprimers.medium.com/
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NEW headline voting intention from Ipsos
📉22% is the lowest we’ve recorded for Labour since June 2009
📉14% is the lowest VI share we’ve ever seen (since 1976) for the Conservatives
📉22% is the lowest we’ve recorded for Labour since June 2009
📉14% is the lowest VI share we’ve ever seen (since 1976) for the Conservatives
September 28, 2025 at 8:06 AM
NEW headline voting intention from Ipsos
📉22% is the lowest we’ve recorded for Labour since June 2009
📉14% is the lowest VI share we’ve ever seen (since 1976) for the Conservatives
📉22% is the lowest we’ve recorded for Labour since June 2009
📉14% is the lowest VI share we’ve ever seen (since 1976) for the Conservatives
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Jenrick could have visited Handsworth to listen to residents – he chose to pass through and make a judgement based on the colour of their skin. Instead of getting to know our nation of neighbours, he chose racism.
The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit
Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in.
After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Jenrick could have visited Handsworth to listen to residents – he chose to pass through and make a judgement based on the colour of their skin. Instead of getting to know our nation of neighbours, he chose racism.
The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
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What kind of politics do we really want when all existing models have failed? youtu.be/mMLLrdFj9mI?... Socialism, social democracy, capitalism, neoliberalism, or a politics of care? What do we really want?
What kind of politics do we really want when all existing models have failed?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
August 4, 2025 at 6:13 AM
What kind of politics do we really want when all existing models have failed? youtu.be/mMLLrdFj9mI?... Socialism, social democracy, capitalism, neoliberalism, or a politics of care? What do we really want?
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I debated 20 far-far-far-right conservatives (racists? fascists?) on Jubilee's 'Surrounded.'
Here are some of the highlights of them unable to answer my basic questions or rebut the simplest of points. Not sure whether to laugh or cry.
Here's the full 'debate': www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S-W...
Here are some of the highlights of them unable to answer my basic questions or rebut the simplest of points. Not sure whether to laugh or cry.
Here's the full 'debate': www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S-W...
July 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I debated 20 far-far-far-right conservatives (racists? fascists?) on Jubilee's 'Surrounded.'
Here are some of the highlights of them unable to answer my basic questions or rebut the simplest of points. Not sure whether to laugh or cry.
Here's the full 'debate': www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S-W...
Here are some of the highlights of them unable to answer my basic questions or rebut the simplest of points. Not sure whether to laugh or cry.
Here's the full 'debate': www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S-W...
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Greens Organise will soon be holding elections for our Steering Group.
Anyone who signs up as a member of GO before the 19th July will be eligible to vote in this first, historic election.
Have your say on the future of the UK’s leading grassroots, ecosocialist movement.
Anyone who signs up as a member of GO before the 19th July will be eligible to vote in this first, historic election.
Have your say on the future of the UK’s leading grassroots, ecosocialist movement.
July 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Greens Organise will soon be holding elections for our Steering Group.
Anyone who signs up as a member of GO before the 19th July will be eligible to vote in this first, historic election.
Have your say on the future of the UK’s leading grassroots, ecosocialist movement.
Anyone who signs up as a member of GO before the 19th July will be eligible to vote in this first, historic election.
Have your say on the future of the UK’s leading grassroots, ecosocialist movement.
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It's time. Become a member of Greens Organise NOW!
You 🫵 can be part of the network making waves across the British Left.
Help us build a fighting, eco-socialist Green Party.
Join Greens Organise today.
greensorganise.uk
You 🫵 can be part of the network making waves across the British Left.
Help us build a fighting, eco-socialist Green Party.
Join Greens Organise today.
greensorganise.uk
July 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
It's time. Become a member of Greens Organise NOW!
You 🫵 can be part of the network making waves across the British Left.
Help us build a fighting, eco-socialist Green Party.
Join Greens Organise today.
greensorganise.uk
You 🫵 can be part of the network making waves across the British Left.
Help us build a fighting, eco-socialist Green Party.
Join Greens Organise today.
greensorganise.uk
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Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
July 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
The People's Assembly has a large demo this Saturday 7th June 2025 in London.
Support them here by buying merch
thepeoplesassembly.org.uk/shop/
Support them here by buying merch
thepeoplesassembly.org.uk/shop/
Shop – The People’s Assembly
thepeoplesassembly.org.uk
June 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The People's Assembly has a large demo this Saturday 7th June 2025 in London.
Support them here by buying merch
thepeoplesassembly.org.uk/shop/
Support them here by buying merch
thepeoplesassembly.org.uk/shop/
Money For Nothing video turns 40 today
June 1, 1985
The innovative computer-animated video for Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing" debuts on MTV.
It wins Best Video at the VMAs and helps the song go to #1 in America.🎶🎤🥁🎸
#RockNRoll
#ClassicRock
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky
youtu.be/lAD6Obi7Cag?...
The innovative computer-animated video for Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing" debuts on MTV.
It wins Best Video at the VMAs and helps the song go to #1 in America.🎶🎤🥁🎸
#RockNRoll
#ClassicRock
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky
youtu.be/lAD6Obi7Cag?...
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing music video (Good quality, all countries)
YouTube video by mzq88
youtu.be
June 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Money For Nothing video turns 40 today
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Watch Jeremy Corbyn speak out on Gaza from London’s Wide Awake festival
Watch Jeremy Corbyn speak out on Gaza from London's Wide Awake festival
Jeremy Corbyn made an appearance on the main stage at London's Wide Awake festival, calling for support for "people in a desperate situation in Gaza".
www.nme.com
May 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Watch Jeremy Corbyn speak out on Gaza from London’s Wide Awake festival
I wrote this article, showing how Labour are now the new nasty party, BEFORE Starmer started nodding to Enoch Powell, genuinely hard to keep up...
progressiveprimers.medium.com/049-the-new-...
progressiveprimers.medium.com/049-the-new-...
#049 The New Nasty Party
Labour’s Cruel Attack on Disabled People
progressiveprimers.medium.com
May 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I wrote this article, showing how Labour are now the new nasty party, BEFORE Starmer started nodding to Enoch Powell, genuinely hard to keep up...
progressiveprimers.medium.com/049-the-new-...
progressiveprimers.medium.com/049-the-new-...
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After due consideration, having weighed up the relevant evidence, assessed the balance of arguments and gamed the likely implications, I have reached the conclusion that Keir Starmer can fuck off from a great height.
May 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
After due consideration, having weighed up the relevant evidence, assessed the balance of arguments and gamed the likely implications, I have reached the conclusion that Keir Starmer can fuck off from a great height.
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Today, the Independent Alliance delivered media handbooks to mainstream press outlets, suggesting basic ways they could hold the Prime Minister to account over Gaza.
You can read the full handbook here: linktr.ee/jeremycorbyn
You can read the full handbook here: linktr.ee/jeremycorbyn
May 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Today, the Independent Alliance delivered media handbooks to mainstream press outlets, suggesting basic ways they could hold the Prime Minister to account over Gaza.
You can read the full handbook here: linktr.ee/jeremycorbyn
You can read the full handbook here: linktr.ee/jeremycorbyn
If you doubt we live in a dystopia…Darren Grimes got elected as a councillor
May 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If you doubt we live in a dystopia…Darren Grimes got elected as a councillor
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While I'm not involved in any political party, I think @zackpolanski.bsky.social's analysis is correct. Thanks to Labour's multiple, infuriating failures, the Greens could become huge here, but only if they are bolder, more assertive and, yes, "eco-populist". www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Green deputy launches leadership bid with UK ‘eco-populism’ vision
Exclusive: Surprise challenger Zack Polanski says party can learn from success of Nigel Farage and Reform UK
www.theguardian.com
May 5, 2025 at 6:18 AM
While I'm not involved in any political party, I think @zackpolanski.bsky.social's analysis is correct. Thanks to Labour's multiple, infuriating failures, the Greens could become huge here, but only if they are bolder, more assertive and, yes, "eco-populist". www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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We must make the Labour Government more scared of losing votes to the Green Party than Reform.
I spoke to @politicsjoe.bsky.social about my campaign to be the next leader:
youtu.be/MVPT653gCV0?...
I spoke to @politicsjoe.bsky.social about my campaign to be the next leader:
youtu.be/MVPT653gCV0?...
How to beat Reform at their own game | Podcast #140
YouTube video by PoliticsJOE
youtu.be
May 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We must make the Labour Government more scared of losing votes to the Green Party than Reform.
I spoke to @politicsjoe.bsky.social about my campaign to be the next leader:
youtu.be/MVPT653gCV0?...
I spoke to @politicsjoe.bsky.social about my campaign to be the next leader:
youtu.be/MVPT653gCV0?...
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The BBC is institutionally biased towards the right and the far right, and here's the proof: the results of an almost perfect before-and-after experiment.
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC is utterly beholden to the right. Why else would it fear a podcast about heat pumps? | George Monbiot
The broadcaster behaves like Starmer’s government: suppress the left, cave to your critics, and undermine your own survival, writes Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
May 1, 2025 at 5:26 AM
The BBC is institutionally biased towards the right and the far right, and here's the proof: the results of an almost perfect before-and-after experiment.
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Leaked Data Reveals Massive Israeli Campaign to Remove Pro-Palestine Posts on Facebook and Instagram
www.dropsitenews.com/p/leaked-dat...
www.dropsitenews.com/p/leaked-dat...
Leaked Data Reveals Massive Israeli Campaign to Remove Pro-Palestine Posts on Facebook and Instagram
A sweeping crackdown on posts on Instagram and Facebook that are critical of Israel—or even vaguely supportive of Palestinians—was directly orchestrated by the government of Israel, according to inter...
www.dropsitenews.com
April 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Leaked Data Reveals Massive Israeli Campaign to Remove Pro-Palestine Posts on Facebook and Instagram
www.dropsitenews.com/p/leaked-dat...
www.dropsitenews.com/p/leaked-dat...
Tax Wealth More
Tax Work Less
progressiveprimers.medium.com/050-reduce-t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIMt...
Tax Work Less
progressiveprimers.medium.com/050-reduce-t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIMt...
Signing off: how close are we to winning higher taxes on the rich?
YouTube video by Garys Economics
www.youtube.com
April 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Tax Wealth More
Tax Work Less
progressiveprimers.medium.com/050-reduce-t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIMt...
Tax Work Less
progressiveprimers.medium.com/050-reduce-t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIMt...
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Revealing that Labour want our Steel in private hands rather than nationalise.
Same conversation with the Mayor about the water companies pre election.
Labour want a "free market" even on monopolies.
Totally allergic to nationalisation.
Same conversation with the Mayor about the water companies pre election.
Labour want a "free market" even on monopolies.
Totally allergic to nationalisation.
April 14, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Revealing that Labour want our Steel in private hands rather than nationalise.
Same conversation with the Mayor about the water companies pre election.
Labour want a "free market" even on monopolies.
Totally allergic to nationalisation.
Same conversation with the Mayor about the water companies pre election.
Labour want a "free market" even on monopolies.
Totally allergic to nationalisation.
Great clip from Jimmy the Giant
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJbd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJbd...
Why Labour Deserve their Failure
YouTube video by JimmyTheG
www.youtube.com
April 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Great clip from Jimmy the Giant
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJbd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJbd...
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"How can you justify this?"
I have written to Rachel Reeves to share my constituents' profound distress over the cuts to disability benefits.
We are appalled by the government's cruelty - and we will not back down.
I have written to Rachel Reeves to share my constituents' profound distress over the cuts to disability benefits.
We are appalled by the government's cruelty - and we will not back down.
April 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"How can you justify this?"
I have written to Rachel Reeves to share my constituents' profound distress over the cuts to disability benefits.
We are appalled by the government's cruelty - and we will not back down.
I have written to Rachel Reeves to share my constituents' profound distress over the cuts to disability benefits.
We are appalled by the government's cruelty - and we will not back down.
Even centrist John Harris admits Labour’s latest move on disability is cruel
THE GUARDIAN: Labour's descent into cruelty: How cuts to disability benefits threaten to devastate lives and betray the party's founding principles.
- by John Harris
- by John Harris
Labour's historic attack on disabled people is already wrecking lives. Just ask Kevin | John Harris
The anxiety and horror of these sweeping cuts are a matter of deliberate policy. How did the party of Bevan come to this, asks Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Even centrist John Harris admits Labour’s latest move on disability is cruel
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Conservatives have been meeting with big landlords to discuss how to thwart the renters’ rights bill.
Reform said in their 2024 manifesto that they would scrap the bill altogether.
The Tories and Reform are on the side of landlords. The Green Party stands firmly with renters.
Reform said in their 2024 manifesto that they would scrap the bill altogether.
The Tories and Reform are on the side of landlords. The Green Party stands firmly with renters.
March 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Conservatives have been meeting with big landlords to discuss how to thwart the renters’ rights bill.
Reform said in their 2024 manifesto that they would scrap the bill altogether.
The Tories and Reform are on the side of landlords. The Green Party stands firmly with renters.
Reform said in their 2024 manifesto that they would scrap the bill altogether.
The Tories and Reform are on the side of landlords. The Green Party stands firmly with renters.