Could there be anything more indicative of the current Labour government than an Oasis reunion? Reminiscing for a byegone Britpop "Cool Britannia" era when people actually liked Tony Blair for a little while. And this panem et circences is top of the news bulletins while the

I suppose miserable Mancunian musicians are a suitable backdrop to what’s currently going on nationally and globally…..

Keir Starmer said wealth creation is a priority for his government. But he's cut the Winter Fuel Allowance for vulnerable pensioners and refuses to tax the super-rich fairly. Who are you trying to create wealth for Prime Minister?

What is the UNCRC? The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is an important, legally binding agreement signed by 196 countries (as of 12 July 2022) which outlines the fundamental rights of every child, regardless of their race, religion or abilities.

Hear hear!

Denying our young people access to the Erasmus scheme is so lacking in empathy or understanding of young people and their aspirations or the potential gained from it for business, future employment or just enjoyment of life and shared culture.

Dismal lyrics, plodding tunes and prehistoric political views: why is everyone so happy that the Gallagher brothers are back? A terrific read from the great Simon Price ... theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

We need a formal Green / Independent Socialist alliance for the next general election

Clacton was handed to Farage and now the proposed (non priority) ban on outside pub smoking, is giving him another platform. It’s really making me wonder…..

💬 "It’s time for Starmer to draw a line in the sand and show that – unlike those before him – he is committed to making life better for the younger generation." 🇪🇺 Carla Denyer on Keir Starmer's disappointing decision to rule out an EU youth mobility scheme. Read the full

Welsh socialist writer Raymond Williams was born on this day in 1921. His work expressed a radical democratic vision of society — and maintained that rigorous critique was a tool of liberation. tribunemag.co.uk/2021/08/a-cent…

The publication of the #Grenfell Tower Inquiry report is a key milestone for our community after a long and difficult process. Our thoughts are with all those who have suffered so much and continue to mourn their loved ones. Those 72 innocent souls remain #foreverinourhearts.

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The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is an important, legally binding agreement signed by 196 countries (as of 12 July 2022) which outlines the fundamental rights of every child, regardless of their race, religion or abilities.

This is an important initiative from Neal Lawson. compassonline.org.uk/publications/a…

There’s an attempt to set the narrative that Labour gained an amazing electoral success when we all know the Tories completely imploded and Labour won on around 30% of the vote. We desperately need electoral and constitutional reform.

Just arrived in Manchester for our The Green Party conference starting tomorrow. So much to celebrate - hundreds of new councillors, 4 Green MPs and 1.9 million votes. A conference of one member, one vote where we'll be continuing to grow a democratic, grassroots movement. 💚

I think the majority of French people may have a strong opinion on the appointment of Barnier. Historically they haven’t held back when they face injustice…..

Just catching up with Freddie Flintoff’s #FieldOfDreams What a heartwarming story! Good work Freddie!

The centre is not the mushy middle between left and right, because the nomenclature of "left" and "right" means nothing any more. The opposing poles now are "humanitarianism" vs "oligarchal corporatism". The centre and the traditional right support and shore up the latter;