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Martin Drewry

@martindrewry.bsky.social
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CEO of Health Poverty Action & campaigner. (Posting personal views.) Poverty/health... drugs policy... electoral reform & Labour. (he/him) healthpovertyaction.org

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"We've had a decade of turbulence in our politics and I think that has stopped Britain moving forward. If we look to the next decade I think we need to show that we can have a better politics, more about problem solving than point scoring" 🎙️ @andyburnham.bsky.social 🌹 #Labour4PR #R4Today
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Big news from Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first past the post. Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me? action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/201578/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.
We've heard promises before. I've signed to make sure this one is kept. It takes 30 seconds
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Still work to do... but... what a victory this is! Thanks to all the BRILLIANT campaigners for PR. @labour4pr.bsky.social @labourlewis.bsky.social @labouruk.bsky.social @labourlist.bsky.social @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The new draft NICE guidelines for OCD and BDD have some major flaws. c.org/Zwqzrk5CQy
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Sign the Petition
Treatment for OCD and BDD Shouldn’t Stop When Treatment Doesn’t Work
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Spot on from @johnharris1969.bsky.social - “comfy, cosy, simple two-party politics” is over. Trying to shoehorn the complexity of our society & economy into 2 parties through our ludicrous voting system simply won’t work. Burnham says he still supports PR - so where’s the action?
theguardian.com
Labour is nostalgic for two-party politics. That cosy, simple time is over – let it go | John Harris
Our fragmented political model will endure for the foreseeable future – and Reform will benefit from it until Burnham learns that cooperation is key, says Guardian columnist John Harris
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I was at the opening night of the new Grace Petrie tour. WONDERFUL!!! Brilliant energy, and her combination of radicalism and warmth, as well as great folk music, is really special. Really recommend it if you're near any of the venues... www.gracepetrie.com/gigs
gracepetrie.com
Upcoming Gigs — Grace Petrie
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Brilliantly summarised by Laura Parker... of the equally brilliant campaign @labour4pr.bsky.social
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🌹"Labour is committed to changing the voting system... we are closer now to this change than we have ever been in the history of this country" @alexsobel.co.uk at our fringe last night. #Labour26 #L4PR
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Drug Policy Facts @drugpolicyfacts.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Swinney backs decriminalisation of drugs after spike in deaths www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Swinney backs decriminalisation of drugs after spike in deaths
The Scottish First Minister has backed the move - though it would have to be signed off by the UK government.
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.amnesty.org.uk/issues/inter...
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People vs Palantir – International Day of Action
On Thursday 1st October, patients, NHS workers and activists across England are taking action to say NO to Palantir in our NHS. Join a local action near you!
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Between 2000 and 2024, the richest 1% captured 41% of new global wealth; the poorest half received 1%. Britain mirrors this divide." Inequality is growing exponentially - it's a crisis for democracy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on global inequality: extreme wealth threatens democracy | Editorial
Editorial: New York mayor Zohran Mamdani shows Britain’s Andy Burnham that confronting billionaires need not mean the end of cooperation with Donald Trump
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
More than 1,500 academics and economists from 100-plus countries are calling for International Panel on Inequality (IPI). There's a significant possibility of getting this! www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
theguardian.com
Global leaders urged to join initiative to fight extreme inequality
More than 1,500 academics and economists sign letter, calling growing gap between richest and poorest ‘a policy choice that can be reversed’
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Marshyleeds @marshyleeds.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Love this ode to Daniel Farke - a man who 10 months ago looked on the brink 'Leeds have become a genuinely impressive Premier League side, and have done it in the image of a manager for whom Our League had for so long appeared to present an uncrackable code.' @football365.bsky.social | #LUFC
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Daniel Farke makes our 'sack him' cynicism look absolutely insane
Remember when some of us 'joked' that Leeds and Burnley should sack Daniel Farke and Scott Parker after promotion. We were half-right.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
People have campaigned for a fair voting system for over a century. Now it finally seems within reach: with the two-party system crumbling, public opinion shifting towards PR and a pro-PR Prime Minister. An idea whose time has come? 👇
theconversation.com
Electoral reform is back on the agenda – here’s why things could genuinely be different this time
For once, it could serve the interests of the governing party to change the voting rules.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Really important from Ed Miliband. The Chief Rabbi’s position essentially means there can never be any criticism of Israeli government actions.
theguardian.com
Miliband defends sanctions on Israeli settlements and pushes back against chief rabbi’s criticism – UK politics live
UK foreign secretary ‘regrets’ Israel’s response to ban on trade with illegal settlements but ‘proud’ of his actions
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
💥 “The Prime Minister remains committed to electoral reform” 💡 The Democracy Minister confirms that Government is seeking views and proposals to inform the next steps 🎯 As is clear from the debate in Parliament, that means a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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Dr. Holly Walters @manigarm.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The glacial collapse that caused this disaster happened near to where I work and has deeply affected many of the communities I hold dear. Friends, colleagues, and my Nepali family have all been affected. Here's how we can help:
Front page of the Guardian showing the devastation in Nawakot caused by a glacial collapse and massive flash flood in the Himalayas.
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The fallout from the collapse of this glacier - a torrent of mud surging down the valley - killed hundreds of people. Gone, in a flash. Those people were wiped out by anthropogenic climate change. Our governments are simply not responding quickly enough to this disaster which is already upon us.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
People can "just adapt" to a changing climate, a thousand rightwing voices keep telling us. Either they lack imagination or they don't care. Try "adapting" to this. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
theguardian.com
Nepal flash flood: more than 1,500 missing, mostly tourists, after disaster kills at least 165 at Tibet border
Entire populated areas swept away after glacial collapse causes catastrophic flood in mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrims
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1
goodlawproject.org
Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project
Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Fixing the UK’s broken energy system does NOT mean opening new oil & gas fields. 🔥We are in a #climateemergency ➡️ Head to www.stopcambo.org.uk for actions you can take today to oppose Rosebank and Jackdaw @stopcambo.bsky.social #stoprosebank #oilandgas
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Labour government has actually cut ODA even more than it owned up to. 'Shameful' isn't a remotely strong enough word. This is good investigative work by @bondngo.bsky.social www.bond.org.uk/news/2026/08...
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Glad to have added my name to a letter from 50 green groups urging PM to be clear that #climate breakdown is the cause of the current extreme heat crisis. The public deserves leadership that speaks honestly about the nature of the challenges the country faces & offers a robust plan to tackle them
theguardian.com
Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis
More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwave
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The Iran war is making everything more expensive for us, but some companies are cashing in. Don't think that's right? Sign the petition now demanding they are taxed more on their record profits to help us all with the cost of living. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ra...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Sign the Urgent Petition - End this rip-off
People in the UK are struggling to get by while some corporations are set to announce record high profits on the back of the Iran war. Join the campaign to demand these war profiteers are taxed so we ...
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post. Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree. Now is the time to fix our democracy. Sign the open letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/an...
actionnetwork.org
Dear Andy Burnham: it's time for a fair voting system
Dear Andy Burnham: it’s time to scrap First Past the Post. Our voting system only breeds instability and chaos, and poisons our political culture. We know you agree. Now is the time to fix our demo...
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
So excited to see this! Over 4 episodes I cover the hugely alarming conclusions of the Joint Intelligence Ctte Report, shamefully suppressed by Government, & explore its implications for our food and water security. @nebriefing.bsky.social @climatemajority.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This is SO important - do share & support if you can 👇
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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Lovely obituary of Bonnie Tyler, this:
ft.com
Bonnie Tyler, singer, 1951-2026
The Welsh coal miner’s daughter shot to fame with ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ — and she never tired of singing it
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Britain’s voting system is broken. 150 MPs are backing an amendment to finally review it. We have until 14 July to convince even more to add their names. I've just emailed mine using this tool. Can you contact yours too? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
actionnetwork.org
Ask your MP to back the amendment to fix our broken voting system.
Our voting system is broken. It gives total power to parties that most people didn't vote for, and leaves millions of people unrepresented. 150 MPs have already signed an amendment calling for a tota...
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The Square Ball @thesquareball.net · 08/07/2026
A Nomination For Eddie It's time for Eddie Gray to get a trip to Athletic Bilbao and salvage their One Club Man award from the likes of Ryan Giggs and Matt Le Tissier. by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social #LUFC
thesquareball.net
A Nomination for Eddie • The Square Ball
It's time for Eddie Gray to get a trip to Athletic Bilbao.
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Excellent! Credit to her. And about time - outrageous that other government platforms are still on it!!
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Pleased to say Health Poverty Action's one of the signatories to this!
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
"Progressive politics is not a person, a party or an election result. It is the ongoing work of creating the conditions in which more people can live with dignity, belonging, agency and safety." openedgetc.substack.com/p/what-are-w...
openedgetc.substack.com
What Are We Supposed to Do With The Andy Burnham Moment?
Sarri Bater, Director, OpeEdge.org.uk
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Ben Phillips @benphillips76.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Will be in London 4th-10th July and Oxford 10th-12th July. Looking forward to the day of exploration on narratives that we are organising with ODI on 6th July. “Building Narratives for Change: where culture strategy meets policy” odi.org/en/events/bu...
odi.org
Building Narratives for Change: where culture strategy meets policy
ODI Global advises leaders on driving positive change. We turn bold ideas, evidence, and broad expertise into actionable strategies for a more resilient, just and equitable future.
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We need #FairElections - Sarah Olney MP @libdems4er.bsky.social
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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Solidarity RPM @solidarityrpm.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
STAND AGAINST RACISM AND FASCISM SAY NO TO HATE FASCISTS OUT OF KENT DOVER SAYS NO YO HATE SATURDAY 4 JULY 2026 12.30 MARKET SQUARE DOVER
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
One for all the 'his voters don't care what he does, they'll still vote for him' crowd
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
secure.avaaz.org
Stop female genital mutilation now!
Female genital mutilation could be legalised again in The Gambia. We only have a few weeks to act – your voice can help protect these girls.
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Emma Cameron @ecameron.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The Major Oak has died. The huge tree which has grown in Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, England, for at least 1,000 years, failed to produce any leaves this year, after becoming stressed by a series of hot, dry summers. #majoroak #climatecrisis 😢🌳 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Most famous tree in the world’: Sherwood Forest’s 1,000-year-old Major oak dies
Nottinghamshire tree, one of Europe’s oldest and largest, fails to produce leaves after being stressed by series of hot, dry summers
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Save New Internationalist: More than a Magazine www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-new-i...
crowdfunder.co.uk
Save New Internationalist: More than a Magazine
We need to raise £150,000 by 7 July to save New Internationalist from closure and continue to publish our unique global justice journalism.
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Keir Starmer says scrapping the 2 child benefit cap is his proudest moment as PM Starmer could have scrapped the cap on day one of becoming PM. Instead he suspended 7 Labour MPs for voting to scrap it & the govt had to be dragged kicking & screaming to do it over 20 months later
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Davenant 📸 @marcdavenant.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
For clarification on the left are a group of terrorists and on the right are the results of people expressing ‘legitimate concerns’ in Belfast according to Starmer’s government. Cardboard trumps arson.
People about to be converted into terrorists for writing on a piece of cardboard Houses burn in Belfast
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Shades of Blue Network @shadesofbluenw.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The Uruguayan 🇺🇾 coach Marcelo Bielsa refusing to participate in the official World Cup photoshoot. Bielsa denounced the tournament in the United States, criticizing the greed and treatment of fans, players, officials, and staff
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The judge banning Palestine Action says they're nothing like the suffragettes. Yes - the suffragettes' actions were far more extreme: www.owenjones.news/p/palestine-...
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Charlie Phillips @charliechar.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I love Bielsa #lufc
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BreadPanes 🍔🏳️‍🌈 @breadpanes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Freedom of speech in the UK is officially dead. The idea that Palestine Action is a terrorist organisation but the IDF isn't is insane. Only one of these groups have murdered tens of thousands of children for their political aims, and that group is somehow not a terrorist organisation.
theguardian.com
Ban on Palestine Action was lawful, court of appeal rules
Judges overturn decision of high court that government proscription of group under Terrorism Act was wrong
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Martin Drewry @martindrewry.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
So presumably... by the court's logic... if Palestine Action changed and started doing those things, like the Suffragettes did, its supporters would no longer be terrorists.
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