Oxfordshire Compass
@compassox.bsky.social
For a more equal, sustainable, and democratic society. Local affiliate of compassonline.org.uk
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Promoted by and for Compass Campaigns Ltd., 10 Salamanca Place, London, SE1 7HB
Compass's report 'Ending Business as Usual' in The Guardian today:
Burnham urged to tackle inequality with policies including wealth tax
Key thinkers suggest other radical measures in Compass report such as free personal social care and abolishing Lords
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Compass's report 'Ending Business as Usual' in The Guardian today:
'I went to Reform's UK conference – everyone needs to fear the future if they get in' -Sian Hewitt in the Daily Star
MSN
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September 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
'I went to Reform's UK conference – everyone needs to fear the future if they get in' -Sian Hewitt in the Daily Star
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Now is not the time to sit out being involved in defending our democratic freedoms.
September 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Now is not the time to sit out being involved in defending our democratic freedoms.
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Britain is facing a crisis of trust and power.
That's why today we're launching Better! - an alliance to remove the grip on power, wealth and information by the few - and return it to the many - for a better future for all.
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That's why today we're launching Better! - an alliance to remove the grip on power, wealth and information by the few - and return it to the many - for a better future for all.
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August 10, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Britain is facing a crisis of trust and power.
That's why today we're launching Better! - an alliance to remove the grip on power, wealth and information by the few - and return it to the many - for a better future for all.
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That's why today we're launching Better! - an alliance to remove the grip on power, wealth and information by the few - and return it to the many - for a better future for all.
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If Andy Burnham can make Labour palatable for Makerfield then he can make it palatable for the entire country.
The transition to a new Prime Minister must be orderly, but it must happen.
The transition to a new Prime Minister must be orderly, but it must happen.
June 19, 2026 at 1:27 PM
If Andy Burnham can make Labour palatable for Makerfield then he can make it palatable for the entire country.
The transition to a new Prime Minister must be orderly, but it must happen.
The transition to a new Prime Minister must be orderly, but it must happen.
Our predominantly right-wing media constructs political reality - Claire Jones writing in the West England Bylines:
Clay pigeons and social engineering: it’s time to confront the UK’s mainstream news
Our predominantly right-wing media constructs political reality. We must reject this destructive lens that paralyses effective governance
westenglandbylines.co.uk
June 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Our predominantly right-wing media constructs political reality - Claire Jones writing in the West England Bylines:
Change:NOW! from Saturday
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June 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Change:NOW! from Saturday
Billionaire Trump donor in line to make millions from Thames Water bid
Billionaire Trump donor in line to make millions from Thames Water bid
Paul Singer is founder of a leading creditor in the hedge fund consortium locked in talks with the UK government
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Billionaire Trump donor in line to make millions from Thames Water bid
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Crossing the Divide: Reaching Reform Voters in a Fractured Britain.
Excellent piece by Claire Jones writing for Bearly Politics
Excellent piece by Claire Jones writing for Bearly Politics
Crossing the Divide: Reaching Reform Voters in a Fractured Britain.
Why understanding perception, not just policy, may be the left’s biggest challenge ahead of the local elections.
open.substack.com
April 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Crossing the Divide: Reaching Reform Voters in a Fractured Britain.
Excellent piece by Claire Jones writing for Bearly Politics
Excellent piece by Claire Jones writing for Bearly Politics
The outbreak of flags on Abingdon Road, Oxford
The dark side of Raise the Colours
Early on Tuesday evening, amid rush-hour traffic, a ‘Highway Maintenance’-branded van was openly stationed on Abingdon Road affixing St George’s flags to lamp-posts. We ask who is behind it – and why ...
oxfordclarion.uk
March 31, 2026 at 11:37 AM
The outbreak of flags on Abingdon Road, Oxford
Compass members from across the country at the Together Alliance march against the Far Right in London today
March 28, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Compass members from across the country at the Together Alliance march against the Far Right in London today
Reform Watch (launched 6 Mar 26) is dedicated to tracking discrepancies between so-called policies, promises and things said, and the reality of how the Party legislates, how its MPs vote and much more. *Support, forward, publicise, promote and advertise Reform Watch*
Reform Watch - Independent watchdog monitoring Reform UK
Independent watchdog monitoring Reform UK officials and holding them accountable for their actions.
www.reformwatch.org
March 14, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Reform Watch (launched 6 Mar 26) is dedicated to tracking discrepancies between so-called policies, promises and things said, and the reality of how the Party legislates, how its MPs vote and much more. *Support, forward, publicise, promote and advertise Reform Watch*
Join Compass Oxfordshire at the Together Alliance - March to Stop the Far Right. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/join-...
#TogetherAlliance
#TogetherAlliance
Join Compass Oxfordshire at the Together Alliance - March to Stop the Far Right
We're thrilled to invite you to the 'Together Alliance' demonstration happening in London on Saturday 28th March! This is a march against the far right, but it's more than that - it's a coming togethe...
actionnetwork.org
March 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Join Compass Oxfordshire at the Together Alliance - March to Stop the Far Right. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/join-...
#TogetherAlliance
#TogetherAlliance
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There is appetite in Britain for a bold, progressive agenda. This spectacular Green victory shows that.
Now's the time to get it done.
Compass in The Mirror @politics.mirror.co.uk.
Now's the time to get it done.
Compass in The Mirror @politics.mirror.co.uk.
February 27, 2026 at 12:07 PM
There is appetite in Britain for a bold, progressive agenda. This spectacular Green victory shows that.
Now's the time to get it done.
Compass in The Mirror @politics.mirror.co.uk.
Now's the time to get it done.
Compass in The Mirror @politics.mirror.co.uk.
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Read the full article: www.newstatesman.com/comment/2026...
Andy Burnham could have won Gorton and Denton
By blocking the Manchester Mayor, Labour has opened the floodgates to the Greens
www.newstatesman.com
February 27, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Read the full article: www.newstatesman.com/comment/2026...
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🗳️"Last night’s seismic Gorton & Denton by-election result is the final nail in the coffin of a politics that kisses right and punches left."
Director Neal Lawson for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social on how Labour's hyper-factionalism is in its final throes.
Director Neal Lawson for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social on how Labour's hyper-factionalism is in its final throes.
February 27, 2026 at 11:11 AM
🗳️"Last night’s seismic Gorton & Denton by-election result is the final nail in the coffin of a politics that kisses right and punches left."
Director Neal Lawson for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social on how Labour's hyper-factionalism is in its final throes.
Director Neal Lawson for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social on how Labour's hyper-factionalism is in its final throes.
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We've noticed users trying to compare donations by jumping between individual party pages. That's why we just deployed the first iteration of the new Party Comparison tool!
We're starting with tabular data for now. Let us know what you think.
e.g., for the UK 🇬🇧: donation.watch/en/unitedkin...
We're starting with tabular data for now. Let us know what you think.
e.g., for the UK 🇬🇧: donation.watch/en/unitedkin...
February 25, 2026 at 4:42 PM
We've noticed users trying to compare donations by jumping between individual party pages. That's why we just deployed the first iteration of the new Party Comparison tool!
We're starting with tabular data for now. Let us know what you think.
e.g., for the UK 🇬🇧: donation.watch/en/unitedkin...
We're starting with tabular data for now. Let us know what you think.
e.g., for the UK 🇬🇧: donation.watch/en/unitedkin...
Anti-Reform Tactical Voters Poised to Defeat Nigel Farage’s Party in Gorton and Denton By-election - Byline Times:
Exclusive Poll: Anti-Reform Tactical Voters Poised to Defeat Nigel Farage’s Party in Gorton and Denton By-election
Greens and Labour are in an effective dead heat against Reform UK, with tactical voters leaning towards Zack Polanski’s party
open.substack.com
February 25, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Anti-Reform Tactical Voters Poised to Defeat Nigel Farage’s Party in Gorton and Denton By-election - Byline Times:
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⚠️ "You want voters to trust Robert Jenrick as a potential next Chancellor of this country."
"In the past year alone, you have accused Mr. Jenrick of lying, dishonesty, incompetence and disloyalty to his country."
"Why would you expect any voter to trust him with the country's finances?"
"In the past year alone, you have accused Mr. Jenrick of lying, dishonesty, incompetence and disloyalty to his country."
"Why would you expect any voter to trust him with the country's finances?"
February 18, 2026 at 11:07 AM
⚠️ "You want voters to trust Robert Jenrick as a potential next Chancellor of this country."
"In the past year alone, you have accused Mr. Jenrick of lying, dishonesty, incompetence and disloyalty to his country."
"Why would you expect any voter to trust him with the country's finances?"
"In the past year alone, you have accused Mr. Jenrick of lying, dishonesty, incompetence and disloyalty to his country."
"Why would you expect any voter to trust him with the country's finances?"
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These two women are suing Andrew Tate, alleging he raped them. Here they visit the social media companies that created Tate. Please share.
*one voice altered to disguise identity
*one voice altered to disguise identity
February 18, 2026 at 11:36 AM
These two women are suing Andrew Tate, alleging he raped them. Here they visit the social media companies that created Tate. Please share.
*one voice altered to disguise identity
*one voice altered to disguise identity
Clive Lewis MP on democracy within Labour (apologies for the FB link)
Redirecting...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Clive Lewis MP on democracy within Labour (apologies for the FB link)
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🚨BREAKING: The new Representation of the People Bill is here.
The Bill aims to "restore trust in our democracy" - but it doesn't even touch the voting system that leaves millions unrepresented.
60% of Brits want to scrap First Past the Post.
Tell Starmer to include electoral reform in the Bill ⬇️
The Bill aims to "restore trust in our democracy" - but it doesn't even touch the voting system that leaves millions unrepresented.
60% of Brits want to scrap First Past the Post.
Tell Starmer to include electoral reform in the Bill ⬇️
The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...
actionnetwork.org
February 12, 2026 at 12:19 PM
🚨BREAKING: The new Representation of the People Bill is here.
The Bill aims to "restore trust in our democracy" - but it doesn't even touch the voting system that leaves millions unrepresented.
60% of Brits want to scrap First Past the Post.
Tell Starmer to include electoral reform in the Bill ⬇️
The Bill aims to "restore trust in our democracy" - but it doesn't even touch the voting system that leaves millions unrepresented.
60% of Brits want to scrap First Past the Post.
Tell Starmer to include electoral reform in the Bill ⬇️
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McSweeney is the symptom of a deeper malaise within the Labour Party.
One that will not dissipate until they can fundamentally rethink what they’re there to do and how they’re going to achieve it.
🎙️Director Neal Lawson for BBC Radio 4
One that will not dissipate until they can fundamentally rethink what they’re there to do and how they’re going to achieve it.
🎙️Director Neal Lawson for BBC Radio 4
February 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM
McSweeney is the symptom of a deeper malaise within the Labour Party.
One that will not dissipate until they can fundamentally rethink what they’re there to do and how they’re going to achieve it.
🎙️Director Neal Lawson for BBC Radio 4
One that will not dissipate until they can fundamentally rethink what they’re there to do and how they’re going to achieve it.
🎙️Director Neal Lawson for BBC Radio 4