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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Shanah Tovah to all celebrating Rosh Hashanah in the North and around the world!

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy International Nonbinary Day to all of our nonbinary members and supporters! ⬛🟪⬜🟨

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The "King of the North" may have won the Makerfield by-election, but fixing the North/South Divide needs more than devolution. The North needs proper funding, infrastructure, and a real say in how we fix our own problems instead of going cap in hand to Westminster.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

We’re happy to be returning to the Durham Miners Gala next week, come say hello!

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Sunderland's National Glass Centre is a month away from being closed for demolition. Not replaced. Not just closed. Demolished.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It's now the first time since 1911 that we've had record breaking heatwaves two months in a row, and last summer was the hottest on record.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

☀️ Happy Summer Solstice to all who celebrated at the weekend! ☀️

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We're now moving on to our 7th Prime Minister in 10 years because not a single party in Westminster grasps that what we want and need is radical change for the betterment of working people.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This week, we remember Jo Cox who was tragically murdered for her anti-racist beliefs. 10 years on, instances of hate crimes are becoming more common, not less. What should have been a wake up call was sadly ignored, with the major parties now echoing anti-migrant sentiments.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The new EHRC guidance is unnecessary, cruel, excludes trans people from public life, and does nothing to make women safer. All to appease a vocal minority of weirdos who are obsessed with public toilets.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

From restrictions on trans people's access to public spaces to censorship of LGBTQ+ stories in libraries and schools, the UK is going backwards on LGBTQ+ rights. This Pride Month and every other month of the year, we will keep fighting for a North where everyone is truly free to be themselves.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

In an age where politics has become so fractured that some feel the need to engage in tactical voting, it's important for everyone's vote to matter. That's why we need to replace First-Past-the-Post with a proportional system.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Wherever you are in the North, remember to vote tomorrow. The right to participate in elections was hard-won and local councils play a big part in our lives.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Reform know even their own voters can't stand to see the disgraceful dehumanisation of asylum seekers and immigrants. So, as a reward for voting for their concentration camps, their supporters won't have to look at them.

bbc.co.uk

Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas

The Green Party has accused Reform of

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

On May Day we remember that the long fight for worker’s rights in the North and around the world continues today. In the face of AI and a rising far-right we can't take our wins for granted.

tuc.org.uk

TUC Union Finder: Find Your Union >>

Tell us about your work and we'll find the right union for you.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Universities are making staff redundant, struggling to fund core research, and cutting the degrees they offer. Yet they can afford to spend money spying on people they have a duty of care over. We need proper funding for higher education and research, and an end to the hostile environment.

aljazeera.com

British universities paid security firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students

Investigation reveals how Horus, a company led by ex-military intelligence officials, was hired during protest movement.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Happy Transgender Day of Visibility to all of our trans members and supporters! 🏳️‍⚧️

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🌙 Eid Mubarak to all in the North! 🌙

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This is a great introduction to the North/South divide and why independence is the answer. Perfect for sharing with friends and family who are curious about why it's important.

thecourieronline.co.uk

Why Northern Independence is necessary

Should the North devolve from Westminster?

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Fantastic to see people in Gorton and Denton stand against hate and division. We're all better off for showing that hopeful politics can win. And Muslims not voting for right wing parties that have instigated and fanned the flames of Islamophobia isn't a grand conspiracy, it's perfectly reasonable.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We wanted to know what candidates in tomorrow's by-election think about the North/South divide. Here are excerpts from the responses we received, if a party or candidate isn't listed here then they didn't reply to us.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

It was never about 'protecting women', women overwhelmingly stand with the trans community. Now Manchester and Sheffield have lost spaces for women because the WI has imposed anti-trans rules that the membership didn't want.

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Manchester Women's Institute to fold after members quit over new trans rules

'This was not a decision taken lightly'

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

The delay to the introduction of the Decent Homes Standard is more proof that Labour don't care about renters. The North can do better than waiting around for Westminster to start caring. Join us www.freethenorth.co.uk/join

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

So Labour's big plan for improving rail travel in the North is a watered down version of the Tories plans from 2014. This is embarrassing, the North knows how to fix its own railways. We just need Westminster out of the way.

A map showing NPR plans from 2017, it contains new high speed rail lines connecting Liverpool to Leeds via Bradford.

A map showing NPR plans from 2025, the only new high speed lines are between Manchester and Marsden.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Happy year of the Fire Horse to all celebrating Lunar New Year!

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Capping ground rent is a fine idea, but it does nothing to address high private rents or service charges. We need proper rent controls and high-quality social housing, not just tinkering with a system that doesn't work.

bbc.co.uk

What is ground rent and how are leasehold rules changing?

Ground rents will be capped as part of wider plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the 6mn Jewish people and millions of others murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas to all celebrating across the North! 🎄

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Further delays to the Leeds-Bradford tram are beyond farcical. How long are we supposed to wait for the kind of infrastructure the rest of Europe (and London!) takes for granted? Lets get Westminster out of the way and sort this ourselves.

freethenorth.co.uk

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

❄️ Happy Winter Solstice to all who celebrate! ❄️

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Happy Hanukkah to all celebrating cross the North!

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Our thoughts are with the Jewish community following the horrific, targeted attack on the first day of Hanukkah.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

This International Human Rights Day, it's important to remember that our human rights are hard won and essential to protecting us. We can't let Westminster walk those rights back.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Poverty, lack of access to healthcare (including gender affirming care), lack of access to mental healthcare, the war on drugs. We just saved you spending time and taxpayer money on a review when you actually already have all the data you need to make an informed decision.

A newspaper column from West Streeting titled “I realise now my view on mental health over diagnosis was divisive. We all need better evidence.”

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

It's appalling that organisations with long-standing trans-inclusive polices like the Women's Institute and Girlguiding UK are being forced to exclude trans women and girls against their will. This does nothing to make society safer, it just pushes trans people out of public life.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Looking for a member-led party that's ready to fight for the North, trans-inclusive AND already exists? Look no further

freethenorth.co.uk

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

This World AIDS Day we celebrate our progress and look to where we need to direct support end new NEW/AIDS cases by 2030. Today we mourn those we've lost due to AIDS. With the right resources we can make sure no-one else dies to this treatable disease. #WorldAIDSDay

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

It's good news that the two-child benefit cap will be scrapped. All credit should go to those who have campaigned against the cap since it was introduced.

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Rachel Reeves said "there would be no return to austerity", but have we really left austerity behind when council funding is still well below 2010 levels? This budget is a piecemeal attempt to begin papering over the cracks in our infrastructure and services, but there is a long way to go.

theguardian.com

Budget 2025: key points at a glance

Rachel Reeves has announced her financial update – here are the main points, with political analysis

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Northern Independence Party @freenorthnow.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Come along for a Northern themed quiz! It’s at 7pm on the 28th, further details in the link

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