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Interrogating, investigating, listening and suggesting from the left lane of UK politics

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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
@zarahsultana.bsky.social The working class needs leaders like you...but not as a member of the Labour Party. Our latest article is an open letter calling on MP Zarah Sultana to resign. Read more, only at The Left Lane on Substack. theleftlane2024.substack.com/p/zarah-the-...
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ZARAH: The working class needs leaders like you...but not as a member of the Labour Party
An open letter calling on MP Zarah Sultana to resign from Keir Starmer's Tory-lite party of capitalist managers and Netanyahu apologists
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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
End the illusion: ditch the UK's "special relationship" with the USA. We have lots of reasons to do this & they go far beyond the latest antics of Donald Trump & his tariff tyranny. The danger of war is one Read more, only at The Left Lane on Substack theleftlane2024.substack.com/p/end-the-il...
An image of a bald eagle with the union flag in its claws with the text: "I am telling you; these countries are calling us up, kissing my ass" says Trump. 
Bold text reads: So, is it time to end the 'special relationship'?
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John Lipponen 🇫🇮 🇦🇹 @lippoenen.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Labour is once again the party of warfare. Where will we find the money for war? Take it from the disabled, perfect! Death for the vulnerable here & in Gaza! /s Read the latest article, only at The Left Lane on Substack theleftlane2024.substack.com/p/labour-mps...
A picture of Ms Reeves in a red suit with crude devil horns & tail drawn on top. Words say: Welfare not warfare. How can anyone support the Labour Party now?
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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Though the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won the most votes, the real victory goes to the far right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), pushing all bar one of the parties further to the right. Read more, only at The Left Lane on Substack theleftlane2024.substack.com/p/germany-el...
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Mike Masnick @masnick.com · 13/02/2025
See here's how to do a headline. fortune.com/2025/02/13/e...
Some federal workers are ‘getting wealthy at taxpayer expense,’ says Elon Musk, whose companies have received at least $20 billion from the government
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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
In a guest post, Brian Green reviews Monica Spooner’s new book 'Why didn’t I know? Britain’s legacy in Palestine'.

 We cannot know enough about this land and its people. Especially now. Read more, only at The Left Lane on Substack theleftlane2024.substack.com/p/new-book-r...
Image of the Palestinian flag with text:
New book reminds us Britain promised Palestinians a homeland in 1915. Read our review of 'Why didn't I know?' by Monica Spooner.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
What you are seeing this morning over the refugee decision is Labour alienating and offending its remaining liberal supporters without bringing any new voters onside.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
‘Keir Starmer Urgently Needs a Vision to Unite the Nation and See Off the Far-Right’ bylinetimes.com/2025/02/11/k...
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'Keir Starmer Urgently Needs a Vision to Unite the Nation and See Off the Far-Right'
If the Government attempts to mimic the anti-migration politics of Reform it will be a recipe for defeat, argues Jennifer Nadel
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Claire #FBPE ☘️ 🍉 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🐝 🦮🇮🇪🇧🇪 💙💚 @fbpech.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... We want to vote for a party that ensures Tories and Reform are defeated, but to vote for a (Labour !) party that advocates - and showcases- these scenes (below) would be an abdication of empathy, compassion and decency. It is downright cruel. I am disgusted.
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Deportation footage ‘enables mainstreaming of racism’, Clive Lewis says
Labour MP and others on left of party speak out after ‘cruel’ video shown
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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Reporter Alan Story wrote an open letter to 'Collective'. The reply? Read for yourself - and it is not polite! Plus, a bomb shell revelation revealing their ineptitude. 'The new party of the left'? Doubtful. Read all, only at The Left Lane on Substack theleftlane2024.substack.com/p/an-open-le...
Text: We asked The Collective some questions… Read their rude response! 
Over the image of Karie Murphy and Pamela Fitzpatrick, the directors of the illusive and secretive 'The Collective'. 
Read all, only at THE LEFT LANE on Substack.
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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Over the weekend, Trump started a trade war. His illegal actions have been challenged by Canada & Mexico with threats of countermeasures. Read journalist Alan Story's take of the situation at: theleftlane2024.substack.com/p/o-canada-u... Find this and more, only at The Left Lane on Substack
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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Reporter Alan Story writes an open letter to The Collective asking important questions it desperately needs to answer, such as: What will Jeremy Corbyn's involvement actually be? Where does the money go? Read all only at The Left Lane on Substack
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Text: The Collective has some explaining to do and we ask the questions. 
Over the image of Karie Murphy and Pamela Fitzpatrick, the directors of the illusive and secretive 'The Collective'. 
Read all, only at THE LEFT LANE on Substack.
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Rob Duncan @robduncan.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
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Son of Jan. 6 Rioter and Ex-FBI Agent Warn Trump's Pardons Will Encourage Far-Right Violence
YouTube video by Democracy Now!
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Josh Sternberg @joshsternberg.com · 24/01/2025
I'm sorry but this is not only incredibly weird, but incredibly creepy. Imagine going to the bathroom and this wild person comes storming in like
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a man is standing next to a woman sitting on a couch in a living room .
ALT: a man is standing next to a woman sitting on a couch in a living room .
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
You might expect that one of the world's biggest media organisations admitting to illegal practices in accessing private information about a member of the royal family and a government minister would be front page news across the board, but apparently not.
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 23/01/2025
The world’s richest man is promoting the far right in Europe. Don’t buy a Tesla . Location: Tesla Gigafactory, Berlin www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjWl...
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Heil Tesla
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
The joke is on us.
World map with all countries in green except for the United States, symbolizing U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Caption from '@IdiotBenevolent' says "The updated World Health Organization map is a sick joke."
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
This is absolutely chilling. He truly is a sociopath.
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Brilliant.
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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
"New research shows further economic damage caused by Brexit, with Britain paling in comparison to other G7 nations. From 2019 to 2023, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and USA saw a post-pandemic boom in their goods trade by an average of +5%. For the same period, the UK saw its trade slump by -10%"
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UK missed out on 'post-pandemic trade boom' - due to Brexit
Those Brexit benefits keep piling up, don't they? Research from earlier this month further highlights the UK's act of self-sabotage
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Rob Duncan @robduncan.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 22/01/2025
Tesla Gigafactory, Berlin (Collaboration with @politicalbeauty.bsky.social )
Picture of the Tesla gigafactory in Berlin with Elon Musk projected and the words Heil Tesla
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Moon-Watcher @bobsmyusername.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Who made this 🤣
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
No lies told in this headline.
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 14/01/2025
“Is more outsourcing the remedy for NHS delays?” Nope! Email your MP in 60 seconds if you agree - link in comments 👇🏽 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Is more outsourcing the remedy for NHS delays? | Letters
Letters: Responding to an article on increased input from private healthcare, John Newman calls for grants for training medical personnel, Stephen Farrington-Bell for greater productivity and Bernadet...
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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Trump returns as President: Our side speaks Six commentaries & videos on why he won, what he may mean for the US & the world, and what opportunities may arise for progressive forces Read (and watch) all, only at THE LEFT LANE theleftlane2024.substack.com/p/trump-retu...
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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
A picture paints a thousand words. With a ceasefire imminent, this week's issue of The Left Lane is giving space for 15 images of genocide, collaboration and resistance. These powerful images speak for themselves. theleftlane2024.substack.com/p/israels-wa... Only at The Left Lane on Substack
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Rob Duncan @robduncan.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
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Claire #FBPE ☘️ 🍉 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🐝 🦮🇮🇪🇧🇪 💙💚 @fbpech.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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‘Each year you delay giving a phone is a big win’: child screen-time solutions from around the world
From stringent legislation to grassroots action, Australia and Spain lead the way in tackling children’s use of mobile phones and tablets
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Sums it up nicely.
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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
World Bowls banned the Israeli team from the championship but reversed the decision. Read about the Norfolk Palestine Solidarity Campaign (NPSC) fight-back; and Gregor Gall's comment on the resignation of Mick Lynch. Only at THE LEFT LANE on Substack theleftlane2024.substack.com/p/does-this-...
Image of lawn bowls balls with text on top stating: 
WHAT A LOAD OF BALLS! World Bowls bans Israeli team to reverse decision days before championship.
Read about the fight-back, only at THE LEFT LANE on Substack

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leftlanepolitics.bsky.social @leftlanepolitics.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Hi all, THE LEFT LANE has joined Bluesky! We are a left progressive Substack that reports on a variety of interesting topics from a left-wing, socialist perspective. Follow us to know when the latest article drops Solidarity!
Black letters spell 'The Left Lane' on a bold yellow background, with the logo of a black arrow on the left and a road closed symbol to the right
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