Jonathan EmmesediAug 21, 2025

https://www.newstatesman.com/the-weekend-report/2025/08/496136

Because I am in the the USA and not in close touch with what's going on within the Labour party, I am unsure of the current credibility and status of Compass.

In the long term, some kind of progressive alliance would be the best path for the social democratic left in the UK.

Getting on that path is, however, difficult.

I'm sorry to see that Open Labour seems to be inactive.

#UKPolitics #Labour #ProgressiveAlliance #Compass #SoftLeft #OpenLabour

Compass is pointing back to Labour

Compass began life in 2003, as a grouping of Labour figures discontented with the direction of the government under then Prime Minister Tony Blair. They were somewhat grandiosely described in the Guar

New Statesman
Show threadJulian D 🏳️‍🌈 #FBPE #RejoinEUMay 16, 2025

@lyndamerry484
Sure, 11% of Labour voters are “Reform-curious” — but 29% would consider voting Green and 41% say they’d back the Lib Dems. That’s the real danger if Labour keeps playing it safe and copying Tory-lite policies.

Holding Labour to account doesn’t help Reform — pretending Labour’s perfect might.

#HoldLabourToAccount #DemandBetter #ProgressiveAlliance #NoToReformUK

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/06/labour-local-communities-nigel-farage

The lesson for Labour? Until it can improve local lives and stop fearing Farage, more losses are coming

Rapid, highly visible action in communities and a forthright attack on the new right – that is what’s needed now, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian
Doctors in UniteDec 8, 2024

Interesting reading from Compass:

https://www.compassonline.org.uk/publications/thin-ice/

#UKPol #Labour #ProgressiveAlliance

Thin Ice: Why the UK's progressive majority could stop Labour’s landslide melting away - Compass

After 14 years out of power, Labour won a huge parliamentary majority, and there are an unprecedented number of MPs […]

Compass
Julian D 🏳️‍🌈 #FBPE #RejoinEUNov 15, 2024
Can we unite on here for change? Pro-EU, pro-PR, and progressive values are what we need! Let’s follow back, build a community, and amplify our calls for action together. 👥 #FBPE #FBPR #ProgressiveAlliance
Julian D 🏳️‍🌈 #FBPE #RejoinEUNov 15, 2024
New here? Let’s grow a network for those who believe in a fairer, more connected UK. Follow, reply, and let’s build a community pushing for PR, EU cooperation, and progress for everyone! 🌍 #FBPE #MakeVotesMatter #ProgressiveAlliance
Julian D 🏳️‍🌈 #FBPE #RejoinEUNov 13, 2024
If you’re pro-EU, pro-PR, and tired of Brexit’s damage, let’s build a network that amplifies these issues! 🇪🇺✊ Follow me, and let’s connect with others ready to make a difference. Reply if you're with us! #FBPE #RejoinEU #ProgressiveAlliance
Julian D 🏳️‍🌈 #FBPE #RejoinEUNov 13, 2024
I’m moving to #BlueSky where conversations are real, and communities thrive without the noise. Let’s leave the swamp behind and embrace something better. #Xodus #FreshStart #FBPE #RejoinEU #ProgressiveAlliance https://buff.ly/3UMl4w6
Julian D 🏳️‍🌈 #FBPE #RejoinEUNov 13, 2024
Reclaim Social Media's Potential
Tired of bots, misinformation, and negativity? Make the #Xodus to #BlueSky and rediscover the social media experience we loved. A blue sky is on the horizon! 🌥️ #BlueSkyBound #FBPE #RejoinEU #ProgressiveAlliance https://buff.ly/3UMl4w6
Julian D 🏳️‍🌈 #FBPE #RejoinEUNov 12, 2024
🇪🇺 Rejoiners, PR supporters, Progressive minds! If you’re fed up with Brexit’s impact, ready for a fairer voting system, and believe in a better future for the UK—let’s connect. 🌍💬
👇 Drop a reply or give me a follow if you’re on board!
#FBPE #FBPR #RejoinEU #MakeVotesMatter #WATON #ABTV #EU #ProgressiveAlliance
Julian D 🏳️‍🌈 #FBPE #RejoinEUNov 12, 2024

💡 Looking to connect with fellow progressives! If you're:
🔹 Anti-Brexit 🇪🇺
🔹 Pro-Rejoin ✊
🔹 Support proportional representation 🗳️
🔹 Believe in a fairer, more united UK 🇬🇧

Hit follow & let’s build a better future together! #FBPE #FBPR #RejoinEU #ProgressiveAlliance