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It's always the same pundits isn't it? Alex Kane and Jon Tonge, unchallenged authorities proclaiming their wisdom...

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Here are the net movements due to defections and loss of the whip over the same period: RFM: 64↘ ↗10 (-54) IND: 59↘ ↗176 (+117) LAB: 53↘ ↗9 (-44) CON: 34↘ ↗32 (-2) LDM: 32↘ ↗10 (-22) LOC: 25↘ ↗30 (+5) GRN: 12↘ ↗12 (+0) SNP: 2↘ ↗2 (+0)

A sankey diagram showing the flow of defections since the local elections in May 2026. Flow numbers in the text of the main post.

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This is unsustainable - the sector must reimagine and reposition itself for today’s reality. More detail in the article itself (linked to in the first post of the thread). Please read and share! 💙

Nearly 60% of pupils at Integrated secondary schools now identify as non-Christian, yet the sector hasn’t updated its Statement of Principles since 2008, when far fewer did.

A bar chart showing the distribution of religious belief amongst 16 year olds.

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The sector discriminates on the basis of religion, aspiring to a 40/40/20 mix of Protestant, Catholic and other pupils. But these targets are out of step with enrolments.

A line plot showing the enrolment trend at Integrated primary schools. The share from the "other" community has increased from 24% in 2008 to 40% in 2025.

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Integrated schools, like almost all schools in Northern Ireland, provide a Christian-based rather than a secular approach. Yet the families who want Integrated Education do not align well with this ethos.

A stacked column chart illustrating this point.

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Amongst religious families, frequency of church attendance correlates negatively with preferences for Integrated Education.

A bar chart showing preference for Integrated schools by frequency of church attendance. The main article includes numbers in the text.

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Non-religious and mixed-religion families also prefer Integrated schools, to a greater extent than families who identify with a single Christian denomination.

A bar chart showing preference for Integrated schools by religious family structure. The main article includes numbers in the text.

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The appetite for Integrated Education is greatest amongst those who reject the traditional binary labels.

A bar chart showing that parental age adults identifying as "neither" Catholic or Protestant support Integrated schools more strongly than those who do, by around 70% to 40%.

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Surveys show that community and religious identities split three ways in Northern Ireland today, with young adults rejecting its traditional binary classifications in increasing numbers.

A bar chart showing how adults living in Northern Ireland identify along religious and community lines. Three categories – Catholic, Protestant and Neither – are virtually tied with one third each.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 30/09/2026

My latest article takes a critical look at the challenges facing Northern Ireland’s cross-community Integrated school sector, concluding that it must change to survive. Some highlights in a 🧵 below...

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Humanists UK mourns Dame Esther Rantzen (1940–2026) Esther was a great champion of human dignity. She approached her final years with the same fearless determination that defined her career of advocacy, using her own experience to shine a light on the suffering caused by our outdated laws.

Esther Rantzen smiling wearing a blue-and-red feathered fascinator and red coat, with headline text noting her years (1940–2026).

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Cat Neilan @catneilan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

At Reform party conference a few weeks ago, I caught wind of a fascinating member of the team who "keeps [the top donors] happy". Katie Lewis has a super low profile - and as I started asking around about her, posts were deleted or edited to keep it that way observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

observer.co.uk

‘Nigel loved her’: the mystery woman looking after Reform...

Former Cameo executive Katie Lewis has flown under the radar since working with the party’s crypto donors, with online posts that mention her name being swiftly deleted

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Jack Russell @jackru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yes. For all his faults I can't square Starmer love with "Britain needs an authoritarian demagogue like Trump".

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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Now is not the time to get despondent. We must organise together & fight for a better future. ✊🏻

SAY NO TO SECTARIANISM
SAY NO TO RACISM
SAY NO BIGOTRY

JOIN THE FIGHT BACK!

Join the PPNI Members Council

DM the page for more details

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Jack Russell @jackru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Look at the detailed data from the latest LucidTalk poll for where Alliance voters are heading. It's not the UUP in any meaningful numbers. Of their 2024 Westminster vote, 60% are sticking with Alliance, 14% have gone SDLP, 11% to the Greens and 9% to Sinn Féin. Only 3% have gone to UUP, 0% to DUP.

Imbibe Coffee Roasters @imbibecoffee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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We don't use a lot of graphic design as we're a coffee roaster and we're pretty bad at marketing/Instagram etc. When we do need something designed, we use a person and not an AI. They're skilled. It's their job and I don't want to be part of the reason someone loses income. We all need to pay bills

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 29/09/2026

The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted 46–29 to back the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill at Second Stage. This is a major step towards ending harmful attempts to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

humanists.uk

Victory! Northern Ireland Conversion Practices Ban Bill passes key vote

The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted to pass the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill at Second Stage. MLAs voted 46 in favour and 29 against, with 15 abstentions. Northern Ireland…

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Sarah Kay @k-interarma.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A few days ago, I had shared a post by the Justice Minister, Naomi Long, saying that her thoughts were, at the early days of the stand-off, with the police. Not with anyone else. In this post, she appeals to the Order, claiming they are for “the greater good” (sic) and* condemns the residents*.

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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Every election that comes round the DUP bang the tribal drum to distract from their failures & controversies. Well they have more than ever so the drum banging needs to be louder.

A graphic showing some DUP politicians and text saying:

WHY DRUMCREE AFTER 28 YEARS?

“Convicted for sexual assaults of Children” under a pic of Jeffrey Donaldson

“Being investigated for failure to declare an interest” under a pic of Sammy Wilson

“Being investigated for potential spending breaches” under a pic of Gregory Campbell

“Criticised for appearing with masked men” under a pic of Carla Lockhart

“No confidence of MLAS over revealing location of displaced migrants”

“No confidence of MLAS over visit to Israel”

ELECTION: NEXT YEAR

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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

BREAKING: 94 year old Jewish human rights barrister, Margaret Owen arrested under the Terrorism Act outside Andy Burnham’s Labour Party conference. UK taxpayers are funding these arrests while masked men terrorise the streets in coastal towns. Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.

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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We know there’s lots of attention elsewhere at the moment. But we still have an education service that needs improving. Have your say in how that can be by replying to this consultation from the Department for Education on the RE syllabus. www.education-ni.gov.uk/consultation...

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Consultation on the Religious Education Core Syllabus

A consultation on the draft Religious Education (RE) Core Syllabus is underway, led by the RE Drafting Group, under the chairmanship of Professor Noel Purdy. The consultation is housed on the Departme...

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Jack Russell @jackru.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

And don't worry if you're not a parent, carer or guardian – anyone can respond.

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Jack Russell @jackru.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It's also a relatively big problem with the bot that the last round of BES was conducted when Keir Starmer was still PM and prior to the Makerfield by-election. Josh Simons only stood down in Makerfield during the survey window.

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Jack Russell @jackru.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Anyone who cares about how RE is taught in Northern Ireland has until Wednesday to respond to the Department of Education's consultation. @pfie.bsky.social has put together this excellent guide to responding. Please take the time to fill in a response – every voice counts! 💙

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Parents for Inclusive Education @pfie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The DE’s public consultation on the new proposed draft RE curriculum closes in 3 days on 30th September  PFIE have compiled a short guide to the questions with some ideas on which areas you might focus on linktr.ee/parentsforin...

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Social Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The announcement of US sanctions on the International Criminal Court are deeply frustrating. We need to see the EU blocking mechanism – which would prevent these sanctions from affecting individuals – come into place. Ireland holds the EU Presidency – now is the perfect time to lead on this.

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Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's so fucking depressing and humiliating to beg and beg and beg for our country to do the right thing JUST ONCE, despite it clearly being something the vast majority of Irish people support. But no - the small people clinging to the levers of power will go their own way, to our eternal shame.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Over the last few months these guys made me proud to be British: kind, practical, profoundly moral, a testament to this island. Now they're targeted by the very worst of us. I just gave them a bunch of money. You should too. Show those fascist clowns what's what. rnli.org/support-us/g...

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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea

Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.

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We watched it with our daughters (11 and 13) a couple of weeks ago. Moral of the story: smoking is really cool.

Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I agree – it's a scorcher 🔥

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Keep sharing this link - even after you write to your own MP to ask them to attend the "join the EU" debate... just keep sharing to family and friends. This is a huge campaigning drive just starting up...

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Ask your MP to stand up for our future in Europe

On 12 October, Parliament will debate the UK's future relationship with Europe, after a government petition got over 100,000 signatures. Will you write to your MP to ask them to attend the debate?

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Feeling your pain. I quit as a freelance data analytics/visualisation/science trainer earlier this year after things just dried up completely (and got a normal job). But my courses definitely weren't as cool as yours look!

Jer Thorp @jerthorp.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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Fall cohorts for my Binoculars and Binomials course start September 21st! Learn creative coding & data visualization skills, build a mindful birding practice and make some friends. 100% AI free! Registration is on a sliding scale up to 50% off. www.jerthorp.me/learning 🪶📊

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Totally agree. Any thinking at all would be welcome!

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