@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social
Former North of Tyne Mayor. Socialist, Dad. @majorityuk
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.socialComments like that are reminiscent of Twitter.
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social33% during Andy Burnham’s honeymoon is a serious result. Did anyone believe this was likely when @zackpolanski.bsky.social became @greenparty.org.uk leader last September? The heat is on for Labour to deliver.
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@jamiedriscoll.bsky.socialThanks!
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.social“We can’t afford it” is a line that has done immeasurable damage to our country. Investment pays for itself. Here’s how.
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.socialSo much political debate is dumbed down, unpacking ideas with an intelligent, well informed person like @mandascott.bsky.social was a real joy.
With so much to worry about how do we get beyond anger and actually build the world we want to see, starting from where we are now?
@bylinepodcast.bsky.socialReposted by @jamiedriscoll.bsky.socialAs UK borrowing costs rise, putting pressure on the Chancellor, our latest podcast guest says there IS an alternative.
Listen now to @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
@yanisvaroufakis.bsky.socialReposted by @jamiedriscoll.bsky.socialOf all the blueprints I have read on how to redress the long-term damage austerity and financialisation have inflicted upon Britain's society, this one is the most impressive - and hope inspiring. A must read.
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.socialI've been quietly working on this all summer.
It started with a question I couldn't shake: why does a country with this much money keep saying it can't afford anything? And what can we actually build?
See what you think.
@jamiedriscoll.bsky.socialFour years ago tomorrow was the Truss mini-budget.
Every day another news story says Britain is under pressure from global instability.
Why can’t we just build homes, and clean energy, with secure jobs?
Turns out the answer is even better than I thought. See what you think.