Robert MacDonald
@rfmacdonald.bsky.social
Social Scientist/ Professor (Honorary - Durham)
South Shields, UK.
The usual stuff: ‘left-wing flim-flam’/ sociology (youth, inequality, class etc)/ hills/ birds/ dogs/ politics/ punk/ MCFC/ archaeology/ the North East, & those sort of things.
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South Shields, UK.
The usual stuff: ‘left-wing flim-flam’/ sociology (youth, inequality, class etc)/ hills/ birds/ dogs/ politics/ punk/ MCFC/ archaeology/ the North East, & those sort of things.
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Autumn!
Rowan leaf in our back yard. What a beauty!
Rowan leaf in our back yard. What a beauty!
November 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Autumn!
Rowan leaf in our back yard. What a beauty!
Rowan leaf in our back yard. What a beauty!
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"Majority legends! ✊🏼
Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
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Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
"Majority legends! ✊🏼
Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
1/3
Come rain or shine (luckily it was shine today), our hardy Majority members hit the streets every week.
First talking to shoppers at our street stall, then standing together with refugees at the regular anti-racism demo.
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Doggos ❤️❤️
Dora is getting old & a bit slow & poorly; Mabel is her best friend (& vice versa)
#DogsOfBlueSky
Dora is getting old & a bit slow & poorly; Mabel is her best friend (& vice versa)
#DogsOfBlueSky
November 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Doggos ❤️❤️
Dora is getting old & a bit slow & poorly; Mabel is her best friend (& vice versa)
#DogsOfBlueSky
Dora is getting old & a bit slow & poorly; Mabel is her best friend (& vice versa)
#DogsOfBlueSky
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We’re building a movement. We’re bringing the hope. Get amongst it. join.greenparty.org.uk
#LoveSouthTyneside
#LoveSouthTyneside
November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We’re building a movement. We’re bringing the hope. Get amongst it. join.greenparty.org.uk
#LoveSouthTyneside
#LoveSouthTyneside
November 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Teesside offshore wind workers strike! ✊🏼
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
October 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Teesside offshore wind workers strike! ✊🏼
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
@gmb.org.uk members picketing today, fighting for fair pay and conditions.
Supporting alongside @fbunational.bsky.social, Social Justice Party, @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
Let’s fight for good green jobs in the North East
Never a big fan of U2, but I still love this one.
youtu.be/UGAOstUIhpU
youtu.be/UGAOstUIhpU
U2 - Stay (Faraway, So Close!)
YouTube video by U2VEVO
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October 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Never a big fan of U2, but I still love this one.
youtu.be/UGAOstUIhpU
youtu.be/UGAOstUIhpU
A couple of days with Prof Webster & Mabel the Dog, #Northumberland #YeaveringBell #Longhorsley… ✌🏽🍂⛅️🥾🥾
October 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A couple of days with Prof Webster & Mabel the Dog, #Northumberland #YeaveringBell #Longhorsley… ✌🏽🍂⛅️🥾🥾
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October 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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British people want leaders they can be proud of. Patriotism would be taking water back into public ownership. It would cost nothing. Simply enforce the fines. Share prices would drop to zero. And the government would look like it has a backbone.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
For competent leaders with integrity, it's no use looking at the major political parties in the UK
Major political parties haven't got a hope or a clue, writes Majority's Jamie Driscoll as he skewers establishment politics
www.thecanary.co
October 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
British people want leaders they can be proud of. Patriotism would be taking water back into public ownership. It would cost nothing. Simply enforce the fines. Share prices would drop to zero. And the government would look like it has a backbone.
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
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If you want to do more than like the hell out of things on social media, join @majorityuk.bsky.social. We campaign, do training, and build progressive alliances. We’re a social movement, so you can also be a member of your current political party. majorityuk.org/join
New Member Sign Up - Majority
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October 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
If you want to do more than like the hell out of things on social media, join @majorityuk.bsky.social. We campaign, do training, and build progressive alliances. We’re a social movement, so you can also be a member of your current political party. majorityuk.org/join
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Today Newcastle stood united. ✊🏼
The far-right were in town trying to spread their hate and division. Only about 200 turned up.
Over 3000 canny geordies, including dozens of Majority members stopped them marching and sent them packing!
#TheyDidNotPass #NaePasaran
The far-right were in town trying to spread their hate and division. Only about 200 turned up.
Over 3000 canny geordies, including dozens of Majority members stopped them marching and sent them packing!
#TheyDidNotPass #NaePasaran
September 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today Newcastle stood united. ✊🏼
The far-right were in town trying to spread their hate and division. Only about 200 turned up.
Over 3000 canny geordies, including dozens of Majority members stopped them marching and sent them packing!
#TheyDidNotPass #NaePasaran
The far-right were in town trying to spread their hate and division. Only about 200 turned up.
Over 3000 canny geordies, including dozens of Majority members stopped them marching and sent them packing!
#TheyDidNotPass #NaePasaran
A few pics from 27th…
Various racist & fascist groups tried to have a national launch/ rally/ march in #Newcastle
Vastly outnumbered, they were stopped at every point by thousands of anti-fascists
Proud of my city ✊🏽✌🏽♥️
#nopasaran
#antifascism
Various racist & fascist groups tried to have a national launch/ rally/ march in #Newcastle
Vastly outnumbered, they were stopped at every point by thousands of anti-fascists
Proud of my city ✊🏽✌🏽♥️
#nopasaran
#antifascism
September 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
A few pics from 27th…
Various racist & fascist groups tried to have a national launch/ rally/ march in #Newcastle
Vastly outnumbered, they were stopped at every point by thousands of anti-fascists
Proud of my city ✊🏽✌🏽♥️
#nopasaran
#antifascism
Various racist & fascist groups tried to have a national launch/ rally/ march in #Newcastle
Vastly outnumbered, they were stopped at every point by thousands of anti-fascists
Proud of my city ✊🏽✌🏽♥️
#nopasaran
#antifascism
St Mary the Virgin Church, #Morpeth #Northumberland
September 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
St Mary the Virgin Church, #Morpeth #Northumberland
September 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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When the majority speaks, change is inevitable.
Join us today. 👇🏼
#WeAreTheMajority #YourParty
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social @zarahsultana.bsky.social
Join us today. 👇🏼
#WeAreTheMajority #YourParty
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social @zarahsultana.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
When the majority speaks, change is inevitable.
Join us today. 👇🏼
#WeAreTheMajority #YourParty
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social @zarahsultana.bsky.social
Join us today. 👇🏼
#WeAreTheMajority #YourParty
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social @zarahsultana.bsky.social
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If you missed our sold out conference on Saturday, this is a brilliant summary from @northeastbylines.co.uk
If you’re done sitting on the sidelines join us today 👇🏼
If you’re done sitting on the sidelines join us today 👇🏼
September 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM
If you missed our sold out conference on Saturday, this is a brilliant summary from @northeastbylines.co.uk
If you’re done sitting on the sidelines join us today 👇🏼
If you’re done sitting on the sidelines join us today 👇🏼
August 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
August 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Join us on Saturday 6th September at Newcastle’s Discovery Museum for our Annual Conference.
Keynote speakers include @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social and @zarahsultana.bsky.social, who will give an update on Your Party.
Book today - tickets going fast. Free for Majority members, £6 for non-members. 👇🏼
Keynote speakers include @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social and @zarahsultana.bsky.social, who will give an update on Your Party.
Book today - tickets going fast. Free for Majority members, £6 for non-members. 👇🏼
August 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Join us on Saturday 6th September at Newcastle’s Discovery Museum for our Annual Conference.
Keynote speakers include @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social and @zarahsultana.bsky.social, who will give an update on Your Party.
Book today - tickets going fast. Free for Majority members, £6 for non-members. 👇🏼
Keynote speakers include @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social and @zarahsultana.bsky.social, who will give an update on Your Party.
Book today - tickets going fast. Free for Majority members, £6 for non-members. 👇🏼
August 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
#Newcastle #NoPasaran
Strong ant-racist turn out today - good vibes, far more of us, music, fun, Northumberland flags too!
The Union Flag wavers on the other side look pathetic, silly and a bit… anti-social.
#GeordiesAreBlackAndWhite
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Strong ant-racist turn out today - good vibes, far more of us, music, fun, Northumberland flags too!
The Union Flag wavers on the other side look pathetic, silly and a bit… anti-social.
#GeordiesAreBlackAndWhite
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August 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#Newcastle #NoPasaran
Strong ant-racist turn out today - good vibes, far more of us, music, fun, Northumberland flags too!
The Union Flag wavers on the other side look pathetic, silly and a bit… anti-social.
#GeordiesAreBlackAndWhite
✌🏽✊🏽🕺🏻💃🏾👊🏽
Strong ant-racist turn out today - good vibes, far more of us, music, fun, Northumberland flags too!
The Union Flag wavers on the other side look pathetic, silly and a bit… anti-social.
#GeordiesAreBlackAndWhite
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What is British culture? How should progressives talk about it? And wasn’t it shaped by immigration?
My latest article.
My latest article.
'We' didn't build British culture. We inherited it from immigrants & we need to remember that.
When we talk about British culture, let’s avoid the balance sheet approach. Let’s instead celebrate the good, but not repeat the bad, says ex-Labour Mayor Jamie Driscoll
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
When we talk about British culture, let’s avoid the balance sheet approach. Let’s instead celebrate the good, but not repeat the bad, says ex-Labour Mayor Jamie Driscoll
www.thecanary.co/opinion/2025...
'We' didn't build British culture. We inherited it from immigrants - and we need to remember that.
When we talk about British culture, let’s avoid the balance sheet approach. Let’s instead celebrate the good, and never to repeat the bad
www.thecanary.co
July 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
What is British culture? How should progressives talk about it? And wasn’t it shaped by immigration?
My latest article.
My latest article.
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“The establishment have their billionaire newspapers and GB News.
The 99% have mass movements.
While you’re waiting for the new party, join Majority.”
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social on why now is the time to get active! Sign up below 👇🏼
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The 99% have mass movements.
While you’re waiting for the new party, join Majority.”
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social on why now is the time to get active! Sign up below 👇🏼
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
We need to replace our broken system with grassroots democracy. A new left party will help.
Former Metro Mayor Jamie Driscoll is involved in the Corbyn/Sultana new left party - and here, he gives us the latest updates
www.thecanary.co
July 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
“The establishment have their billionaire newspapers and GB News.
The 99% have mass movements.
While you’re waiting for the new party, join Majority.”
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social on why now is the time to get active! Sign up below 👇🏼
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The 99% have mass movements.
While you’re waiting for the new party, join Majority.”
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social on why now is the time to get active! Sign up below 👇🏼
@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...