Activists , journalists, interesting people
Fantastic and interesting people to follow to take back control over the narrative set by the right wing headbangers.
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@savanqadir.bsky.social
@labour4pr.bsky.social
#Labour4PR Official Twitter of: 🌹 Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform (LCER) 🔗 http://labourforelectoralreform.org.uk ✊ Labour for a New Democracy (L4ND) 🔗 https://www.labourforanewdemocracy.org.uk
@lukepiper.bsky.social
Solicitor. Head of Immigration at the Work Rights Centre. All things U.K. immigration law / policy mainly. Yorkshireman in Bristol.
@plasticfreenwleeds.bsky.social
Climate action, campaigning for clean rivers and seas due to #SewageScandal , I hate Brexit and Tories- Views are my own
@riotgrandma.bsky.social
Writes Victorian Crime Fiction. Elderly purveyor of coffee, chat & critique. Owned by a cat. Buy my books: THE VICTORIAN DETECTIVES: Author.to/Victoriancrime Proud bus pass owner and Tory/Reform hater. EU dual national 🇪🇺 NO DMs!
@macrodosepod.bsky.social
📣 Your weekly economics fix with @meadwaj.bsky.social 🌏 A podcast from Planet B. Subscribe to THE FIX 👇 linktr.ee/macrodosepodcast
@markcunliffe.bsky.social
Company owner in the renewables industry, social media manager for the Bylines Network and one of the original 5 founding members of Central Bylines.
@monicalennon.bsky.social
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour and Co-op, maker of good trouble, intersectional feminist, legislator for Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act, ecocide law advocate. A lot going on right now.
@patsystevenson.bsky.social
Award winning Gender Equality Campaigner. Harper’s Bazaar Woman of the Year 2023. Ambassador for Selfhood and PTES. Contact; p.stevenson.phy@gmail.com
@commoncause.bsky.social
Common Cause is a non-profit that works to champion and reflect in our culture the human values that underpin our care for one another and our living planet.
@broadcastscot.bsky.social
Scotland's Independent Broadcaster www.broadcastingscotland.scot
@anothereurope.bsky.social
Another Europe is Possible is a broad left alliance of progressives fighting for an alternative to the politics of Brexit, Trump, Putin and the global authoritarian right. https://www.anothereurope.org/
@are-official.bsky.social
Shaping policy, challenging discrimination and delivering projects to end racial inequality in the UK across education, employment, enterprise & criminal justice
@megsfgreen.bsky.social
GB and Wales Fencer | Home Ed Mum of 3 | Educator and Coach | Green | Feminist | (she/her) Wales Mem. Secretary and GPRC Rep. Convenor of Culture, Media and Sport Policy Working Group. Caerphilly Co-ordinator. Views my own. 🚊 📸 ✍🏻🎨🤺📚🖖🏻🥄💚🏴 @MegSFoster36
@grahamdavidhughes.bsky.social
The first person to visit every country without flying. Host of the Politics Social YouTube channel. Join the bants: https://youtube.com/@politicssocialuk
@jrct.bsky.social
A Quaker grant-making organisation supporting those who address the root causes of conflict and injustice.
@asifkapadia.bsky.social
Writer / Director / Producer: 2073, AMY, SENNA, DIEGO MARADONA, Mindhunter, The Warrior, Far North, CREATURE, FEDERER: 12 Final Days, Me You Can’t See, The Sheep Thief, Indian Tales, The Waiting Room, Yasiin Bey Guantánamo force feeding film.
@makevotesmatter.bsky.social
The campaign for Proportional Representation at UK general elections. Promoted by Make Votes Matter, 27 Old Gloucester Street, WC1N 3AX.
@james.fieldleveltech.org
Founder of Field Level Tech - Helping creators empower their audience.
@left-foot-forward.bsky.social
Hard-hitting news & comment for the left. Subscribe to our daily newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/y8mwvvbq
@karingoodwin.bsky.social
Journalist |Co-editor of theferret.scot |Co-founder of Govanhill's Community Newsroom| Migration, housing, justice, people power and planet |Always up for dancin'
@zero-hour.bsky.social
🌍 Now, more than ever, we need your help—ask your MP to back the Climate and Nature Bill. It takes 2 minutes! ✍️ zerohour.uk
@symroe.bsky.social
Turning Python and UK elections into Democracy Club, from Stroud https://democracyclub.org.uk/
@weownit.org.uk
After 40 years, privatisation of our public services has failed. It's time for public ownership. We use it, we pay for it, We Own It. https://weownit.org.uk/people-not-profit https://weownit.org.uk/act-now/donate
@elemjay.bsky.social
See: Curated Starter Packs of #ScottishIndependence activists and campaigners. Sister profile: https://bsky.app/profile/themailroad.bsky.social #FreePalestine 🇵🇸 'Mon The Scottish Republic - Abolish the Monarchy MDANT
@mukhtar1.bsky.social
@tomnicholas.bsky.social
Writer and filmmaker working on politics, history and economics. My debut feature-length documentary BOOMERS is out now on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/boomers?ref=tomnicholas
@lmacfarlane.bsky.social
Co-director @FutureEconScot.bsky.social Fellow UCL IIPP and the Democracy Collaborative. Co-author ‘Rethinking the Economics of Land and Housing’
@praxisprojects.bsky.social
Fighting for migrant rights since 1983. We give advice, provide support, and campaign so that migrants & refugees in the UK can live with safety, dignity & respect. https://linktr.ee/praxis_uk
@mkieran.com
💥 Determined Democracy Reformer 💥 CEO @openbritain.bsky.social DIR @fairvoteuk.bsky.social Ugly Politix Substack https://open.substack.com/pub/uglypolitix Born: 🇮🇪 Home: 🇬🇧 Wife: 🇺🇸 Future: 🇪🇺 #FBPE
@nhsactivistrn.bsky.social
Nurse, Activist, Socialist Campaigner for pay restoration & better conditions for NHS workers in the UK. Trade Union Rep. #FBPE 🏴 #nursesky #resist 90% healthcare current affairs, 10% random musings All my socials: https://linktr.ee/nhsactivistrn
@the-citizens.bsky.social
We expose Big Tech's harm to democracy. Independent Sage, The Real Facebook Oversight Board. Visit: linktr.ee/thecitizens Join us at: https://dispatch.the-citizens.com https://citizensreunited.substack.com
@philmoorhouse.bsky.social
Political commentator on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ADifferentBias
@davidjwbailey.bsky.social
Walker, photographer, radio ham, gamer, wine lover, accountant, entrepreneur, progressive activist, ally. English & European. Highly resistant to Right Libertarian nonsense.
@tobifrenzen.bsky.social
Jack of all trades, master of some ⏐ Disinformation is our greatest threat ⏐ Passionate Progressive ⏐ Brexorcist 🇪🇺 Rejoin Activist ⏐ 🇬🇧 🇩🇪
@loucalvey.bsky.social
Asylum Rights Campaigning. Migrant & Human Rights advocacy. She/Her 🏳🌈 🧡
@jolyonrubs.bsky.social
Co-Founder of JOLLY GRIFFIN LTD || BAFTA-Winning Film Maker || Satarist || Activist. Agents: Independent Talent
@matthannon.bsky.social
Director of the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities Prof of Sustainable Energy Business and Policy at Strathclyde Business School Co-founder and host of Local Zero Podcast Chair and trustee of South Seeds (charity)
@extinctionrebellion.uk
Demanding fair, transparent change to secure the future of all life on Earth → JOIN US ➤Act Now ➤Tell The Truth ➤Decide Together #XRUK #RebelForLife https://linktr.ee/xrebellionuk
@tdg.me
Swap My Vote, Forward Democracy, Movement Forward. Music, Tennis, Gardens. Single father, ex-carer. Before: Good Law Project, Open Rights Group, Wellcome Trust, Democracy Club, Channel 4
@martinnicholls.bsky.social
Creative director, The New European. Dodgy photoshop enthusiast. Centrist - probably. Dad - definitely.
@mrmarkethomas.bsky.social
Strategist, mathematician, author of 99% (FT Best Books of 2019) and founder of the 99% Organisation. Join us here: https://99-percent.org/
@brianwernham.bsky.social
🔶 Lib Dem Councillor for Stanwix Urban Ward, Cumberland Council 📍Carlisle, Cumbria, UK 🇬🇧 I have destroyed my "X" account. Follow me? I will follow you back as a courtesy. He/Him Promoted by Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN
@mpwatch.bsky.social
A network of constituents partnering with MPs to get Net Zero sorted. www.mpwatch.org The link for the water campaign is here: https://www.mpwatch.org/support-clean-rivers/
@labourstart.bsky.social
The global trade union movement's news and campaigns service. www.LabourStart.org
@josssheldon.bsky.social
Radical author, a bit of an anarchist - preaching the stuff the mainstream dare not touch. Woke as an insomniac after ten cups of coffee. 🏴☠️🍉🌍 Get my books here: https://payhip.com/JossSheldon
@kevinjgsmith.bsky.social
I train and fix up progressive voices for UK TV and radio. Broadcast media nerd. Into politics, climate & energy, social justice issues, #lgbtqia, disco history, trouble making, media stuff, he/him
@graemebandeira.bsky.social
Award-winning freelance illustrator producing political cartoons, caricatures & pet portraits. Originals & prints available on demand. Love my dog Coco and the Boro. UTB! graemebandeira.co.uk
@jonmaiden.bsky.social
Passionately progressive. Positively disruptive. Social entrepreneur and adventure enthusiast.
@catherinerowett.bsky.social
Ancient Philosopher; former Member of 🇪🇺 parliament (Green Party); Norfolk County Cllr (West Depwade) and leader of the Green Group; Prof emerita at UEA, Orcid 0000-0003-4860-0323 *The name Rowett rhymes with poet. 314.3ppm
@stopfundinghate.bsky.social
Don't hate the media - change the media. We're engaging with advertisers to make media hate unprofitable. Join us: https://mailchi.mp/stopfundinghate.info/sign-up
@politicalx.bsky.social
Historian, Coach, Journalist, YouTuber. Not in that order. X Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Zle2kS X YouTube: https://bit.ly/4eECS3u
@sharonodea.com
Consulting, writing and speaking on comms, collaboration & future of work. Cofounder Lithos Partners, DWXS and 300 Seconds. Gym bore. Takes too many photos of Amsterdam.
@edwardlucas.bsky.social
Journalist, author, thinktanker, baker, swimmer, politician. Lifelong Kremlin-basher.
@playawfulthings.bsky.social
Ambassador for the non-profit Newsmast Foundation, towards a social media that works. For more --> @newsmast.bsky.social & https://www.newsmastfoundation.org/ Chat to me about the social web, dogs, comics, history & politics.
@centralbylines.co.uk
Powerful citizen journalism Part of the @bylinesnetwork of 10 not for profit volunteer led news publications. Regulated by IMPRESS Contact: editor@centralbylines.co.uk
@jonmorter.com
▪️ Christmas No.1 - 2009, 2012 ▪️ “Social Media Hellraiser” ~ NY Times ▪️ @jonmorter in other places ▪️ Hard Rock Hell DJ ▪️ Digital Communities ▪️ Public Speaking ▪️ Music PR ▪️ AI Prompt Shithousery ▪️ He/Him
@andychester.bsky.social
GAY • He/Him 🏳️🌈 • 38 • 🏴🇬🇧 Believer in the power of kindness 🫶🏻 I drink tea and coffee loads ☕️ Samaritans: call 116 123 🫂
@stuzipants.bsky.social
Half Manc Half Biscuit Political pugilist - Satirical Mancster Left of centre lateral thinker Adorable, mostly “Oh can’t anybody see? We’ve got a war to fight” Beth Gibbons (Portishead)
@westcountryvoices.bsky.social
Progressive, pro-European volunteer-run, citizen journalism for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Human rights, democracy, climate, NHS, corruption... Telling it like it is. Can't let the far-right dictate the narrative! #Resist!
@kevinguyan.bsky.social
RAINBOW TRAP AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW 🌈 Author of Queer Data 📊 Researching LGBTQ data at the University of Edinburgh 🌍 he/him/his linktr.ee/kevinguyan
@louisehoughton.bsky.social
Director at the Bylines Network Co-editor-in-chief at Yorkshire Bylines Powerful citizen journalism
@andrewmeyerson.uk
NHS A&E Doctor // SOSNHS // Neurodivergent // 🇺🇸➡️🇬🇧 https://linktr.ee/andrewmeyerson
@davidwearing.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in International Relations at the University of Sussex (own views, obviously). Interested in British (and Western) foreign relations in the Middle East and elsewhere, and how they're shaped by legacies of colonialism.
@codymcdevitt.bsky.social
Abortion rights scholar who runs a pro-choice newsletter called Repro Rights Now, which is at reprorights.substack.com Also the author of a forthcoming comprehensive history of the reproductive rights movement. Screenwriter/playwright. Love music.
@aidthompsin.bsky.social
Discontent Provider // “Aid Thompsin & Other Disappointments” podcast https://www.youtube.com/@aidthompsin
@iainoverton.bsky.social
⚔ Investigative journalist and reporting on war - Action on Armed Violence 📗 History of suicide bomber: The Price of Paradise 📘 Global gun harm: Gun Baby Gun ☞ PhD for war-reporting ☞ Write for Byline Times / Declassified / The Guardian
@mvtfwd.bsky.social
Mobilised 1.5m Brits to Vote Tactically at the election ( http://StopTheTories.Vote ) Next: put Proportional Representation on the agenda of the new gov. MVTFWD.com/links Contact: @joshfwd.bsky.social
@sioldridge.bsky.social
UK climate & nature policy | Adviser at ZeroHour.uk - #CANBill | Research at https://www.mpwatch.org | Cofounder https://www.southdevonprimary.org | former manufacturing CEO & business consultant | Moog 🎹
@nataliesedacca.bsky.social
Legal academic at Durham University, researching labour law and human rights with a focus on domestic workers, other marginalised workers and issues of gender and migration. Trustee for migrant domestic worker NGO Kalayaan. She / her
@grumpysteff.bsky.social
#FBPE Intl Politics Animals Birds Nature Climate Reading Travel Photography. Against Fascism, Cruelty Racism Antisemitism. Ruled by 3 rescued cats.😻 Supports 🇺🇦🇮🇱 in their fight against terrorism. #EndTropheHunting #EndBadgerCulls 🚫No DMs 🚫Porn 🚫Grifters
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Powerful citizen journalism from Yorkshire | co-creational media | regulated by IMPRESS https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/ To volunteer as a writer, editor or behind the scenes, email editor@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@drpam.bsky.social
#FBPE, Author, Journalist, Chartered Psychologist, Associate Fellow British Psychological Society, Historian, Educator.
@drownedinsound.bsky.social
Founder of Drowned in Sound (est. 2000). Manager of musicians including Charlotte Church and The Anchoress. Get music recommendations and ponderings in your inbox 📨 drownedinsound.org 🦋 follow @drownedinsound.org Part of the @mvtfwd.bsky.social team
@laurapurkess.bsky.social
Award-winning freelance financial journalist, writer & editor. Likes politics, policy & personal finance 🌻 Ⓥ investinginsiders.co.uk/authors/laura https://muckrack.com/laurapurkess
@billt.bsky.social
Hack and pundit. BBC Research & Development. Formerly Digital Planet.
@edwinhayward.com
Commentator and author of Slaying Brexit Unicorns (Kindle/paperback). Focus: Brexit, UK politics, fun geeky stuff. Also more about AI as the Singularity nears. Expect facts, stats, sarcasm and gallows humour. More about me: http://www.edwinhayward.com/
@bearlypolitics.co.uk
Called a communist too many times and wrote “Bear Necessities of Politics and Power*” because I got annoyed. Work in Community Health. More: bearlypolitics.co.uk Love a footnote. *Buy it here: linktr.ee/IratusUrsus
@larryandpaul.bsky.social
Writers. Actors. But most of all: Mothers. 🎬 SKETCHES: http://youtube.com/larryandpaul 💸 SUPPORT: http://ko-fi.com/larryandpaul
@dangoyal.bsky.social
Fighting for health equality. Medical Doctor and Researcher. Host of The Debrief podcast. My substack is here: https://dangoyal.substack.com?r=1lppfd&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile
@jujuliagrace.bsky.social
Chief Executive of EveryDoctor, and I write a personal newsletter called Call to Action! Click on my linktree for info: https://linktr.ee/jujuliagrace
@europeanmovement.co.uk
Founded 1949. Campaigning ever since for closer ties between the UK and EU. As vital now as we were then. Join us: https://www.europeanmovement.co.uk
@mikebankole.bsky.social
I research and write about race, racism, representation and British politics Usually on @novaramedia.com and @theanfieldwrap.bsky.social
@joshfwd.bsky.social
Coordinator at @mvtfwd.bsky.social - we mobilised 1.5 million tactical voters at #GE2024, join us to go even bigger next time 🚀 Check my #starterpacks for more political voices to follow Our work, join us: https://MVTFWD.com/links #FBPE #FBPPR
@munecat.com
video essayist & streamer - politics / cults / tech / pseudoscience: youtube.com/munecat & twitch.tv/munecatmusic & nebula.tv/munecat support me + bonus content: patreon.com/munecat instagram.com/munecatmusic munecat.com
@dminghella.bsky.social
Screenwriter / Producer / Showrunner / Writer, Creator of TV series eg ITV's Doc Martin / Political, Charity & Business Strategy & Comms / www.minghella.com/about
@blokeonwheels.bsky.social
Can't stand the Tories, passionate about disability rights and especially #RightToLove Football: NUFC and Brackley Town Also @aifantasy19.bsky,Social (NSFW) Pink One: @Sharronhoney@bsky.social
@dylandifford.bsky.social
YouGov data journalist • Elections, polls, voting systems • "I like people, places and things"
@neweconomics.bsky.social
Change the rules. Share the wealth. Protect the planet.
@drgilbz.bsky.social
Head in the clouds, heart in the ice. Climate Scientist & presenter, and massive cloud nerd. Represented for TV & books by Natalia Lucas at United Agents.
@europeanpowell.bsky.social
Artist, lecturer, and since 2016 a political activist exposing the corporate takeover of the UK via 74 deregulated Special Economic Zones and 12 Freeports. Green Party member. https://ko-fi.com/europeanpowell
@joehodson.bsky.social
Paralegal with masters in international maritime law, interested in languages, ethics, governance, environmental protection and human rights. Mythology-loving humanist.
@normalisland.co.uk
Be sure to subscribe to the finest satirical newsletter on the internet at the link below. Nothing is more effective at correcting your thoughts. Substack newsletter: https://www.normalisland.co.uk
@explodingheads.bsky.social
Anthony Richardson & Mark Davison Sports Horn http://lnk.to/SportsHorn Buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/explodingheads explodingheadsproductions@gmail