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Dr Natacha Kennedy 🏳️‍⚧️ Sociologist/Agnotologist, anti-Brexit. She/her. Opinions expressed here are my own. Block Early Block Often 🇵🇸 Publications: goldsmiths.academia.edu/NatachaKenn… Thomas Mann: “Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.”

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 5h
Burnham’s isn’t even the best speech this century by a white cishet male Labour politician. The speech by Ken Livingstone after the 7/7 terrorist attacks in London, was way better… speakola.com/ideas/ken-li...
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Ken Livingstone: 'Whatever you do, however many you kill, you will fail', response to 7/7 London bombings - 2005 — Speakola
7 July 2005, Singapore When the news of London bombings broke, Mayor Ken Livingstone was in Singapore, having just won London the right to host 2012 Olympics. via videolink. This was a cowardl...
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JoobileeJoolz @joobileejoolz.bsky.social · 8h
It just proves what little they have to say to win people over. He'll actively do even less of it. Treating everything he said like it's a fait accompli is just batshit. He's labour together. Did they learn nothing from starver? 🙄 🤦🏽‍♀️
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 8h
All those Labour drones claiming Burnham’s boring rant was “the greatest speech of the 21st century” need to get out more. Erasing the likes of Obama, Thunberg, Ardern, Zelenskyy, Gorman, Mandela, Ocasio-Cortez, Mamdani, Cox, Antonelli and even Carney is not a good look.
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Rose Schmits @roseschmits.bsky.social · 9h
Its good there’s people pushing pro trans things within the labour party but i do wish they could understand that when you say “the only way back to trans rights is through the labour party one way or another“ that is very upsetting actually cause all i hear is that we’re fucked then
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 9h
Amid all the faux-excitement about Burnham’s speech, please remember that, since becoming PM, Andy Burnham has imposed… 1. Transphobic segregation 2. Transphobic Section 28 in schools
Andy Burnham is the most transphobic
Prime Minister ever.
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RDCK98 @comradekenobi.bsky.social · 10h
I'm sorry but some people have lost the run of themselves
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 9h
Burnham’s policy of tinkering around the edges while not making the systemic changes needed are useless…
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Elizabeth Taylor @elizabethtaylor47.bsky.social · 11h
I will literally slag off Labour for their transphobia all day long - I've literally been door knocking for the Greens in H+STP, did press for my local Green which replaced a Labour council etc I'm also sceptical that yelling at Labour people who are actually trying to do something to fix the prob
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 12h
The contrived and forced “enthusiasm” for Burnham’s speech amongst Labour supporters is quite pathetic. It is an expression of desperation rather than anything else.
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Tristan Grayford @tristangrayford.scot · 12h
I'll believe Burnham is a progressive when he brings forward laws to undo our historically hostile position against LGBTQ+ people, immigrants and refugees, and protesters. Until then he's just Blue Labour with better vibes.
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 12h
Remember: Burnham has already implemented extreme transphobic segregation and a transphobic Section 28 in schools. And he hasn’t even been in power for 100 days yet. “Hope again” is a completely inappropriate slogan. It should be; “Hope* again.” *valid only for cis people who are not refugees.
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Kevin (Des) @jambodes.bsky.social · 14h
Burnham had a chance to change this. He fucked it. "bUt bArM!!!"
Andy Burnham

Prime Minister of Apartheid 

🏳️‍⚧️Trans Rights are human rights🏳️‍⚧️
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Rose Schmits @roseschmits.bsky.social · 13h
Guy guys we just gotta keep going soon we’ll change the tide of the trans segregation and trans section 28 party i can feel it in the air Remember that fake conversion ban? That was Nearly good! So close i can smell it Soon they’ll even dare call us women again Just one more meeting bro
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 12h
As a trans person married to an immigrant who campaigns for human rights for trans kids, who cares about the environment, justice & freedom for Palestine, wants no role whatsoever for Palentir the UK, wants full EU membership again and an end to extreme inequality, Burnham’s speech gave me nothing.
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Rose Schmits @roseschmits.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What i’ll say as a trans immigrant to people enjoying Burnham’s vision and words: “Y’all getting visions and words??”
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Aida @aidap.bsky.social · 16h
And labour continues to welcome and cowtow to the transphobes, this did not grow so bold in a vacuum, it's what labour wants. Hate transohobia? Leave that bigoted party of racist shits Simple. Just like boycott at women's conference worked: bsky.app/profile/aida... Stand up by not playing
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Aida @aidap.bsky.social · 15h
This is what @labour4transrights.bsky.social is, this photo right here Helping with votes for the guy who enacted trans segregation. Tells you all about the "allyship", just yap for clout, actions directly against. And Andy was clear on being a transphobe at that time already Just more grifters
Screenshot of a post by “Labour For Trans Rights” saying supporters are out campaigning for @AndyBurnhamGM in Makerfield and wishing Andy good luck. The main photo shows a group of people standing on a residential pavement holding red-and-yellow “VOTE ANDY / VOTE HOPE” placards; a second cropped group selfie appears at right.
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 13h
Trans women experience domestic violence at an even higher rate than cis women. Leaving a victim outside is violence.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 14h
Thanks so much to the Camden NEU for having me at your meeting - educators are the backbone of our community but I know so many are struggling with increased workloads, stress and a lack of funding. As MP for Holborn and St Pancras I'll fight for the resources you need.
Teachers, educators, tas, support staff and NEU reps smiling at the camera upstairs in the Pineapple
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Beth Stratford @bethstratford.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Well, I for one am an economist who supports rent controls! Here’s why 🧵: Markets only work well if: -buyers & sellers have roughly equal power -producers respond to price signals & expand supply in response to scarcity -buyers can walk away if prices get too high
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Tze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 14h
Good article with the correct amount of @laragreaves.bsky.social touching on the self-selective nature of the recent exodus: You leave cos of no jobs, & everything NZers are traditionally proud of when abroad is being destroyed, while suffering as a migrant under rising xenophobia now infecting NZ.
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 13h
But ham Goes Cherry-Picking in Belgium…
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 20h
Whenever any politician talks about a “closer EU relationship” what they mean is *cherry-picking* à la Johnson. This bland, meaningless politician-speak is starting to become embarrassing for all of us as well as for the media outlets mindlessly repeating this crap.
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 22h
Seriously #SickOfIt 😡
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 20h
Your regular reminder that Burnham is actively supporting Trump’s war in the Middle East.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 25/09/2026
🚨 GREEN WIN 🚨 🔴➡️🟢 LABOUR WARD GOES GREEN Massive congratulations to Brighton and Hove Green Party for electing Cllr Mark Strong in Queen's Park ward - on a huge swing from Labour 💚
Brighton & Hove City Council
BY-ELECTION WIN
Labour to Green

Queen's Park Ward
GRN 50%
LAB 35%
REF 7%
CON 4%
LDM 3%

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party of England and Wales, c/o PO Box Green Party London SE1P 6YL
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Christyn Parkes @parkesland.bsky.social · 23h
It's nice to see attendance here surpass the terf events taking place, but this is still deeply pathetic. Labour *caused* the problems these speakers are inveighing against. They have a massive majority they could fix them with, but they won't. Labour can't restore the trans rights they destroyed.
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
An awesome video about @zackpolanski.bsky.social's campaign in Holborn & St Pancras. No wonder Burnham is running scared.
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Campaigning With Zack Polanski In Holborn & St Pancras - Episode 2
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Not in Burnham’s speech; -rent controls -measures to address the climate crisis -preserving freedom of speech/protest -rejoining the EU -measures to end government transphobia & trans section 28 -taxing the mega-rich -getting big/dirty money out of politics -protecting Gaza -real hope
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- Nicola - 🌸🎀💕 @paneraiwearer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Duncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For all that it's been barely reported in the UK press, it's still hard to understate the importance of the stance @labourunionsuk.bsky.social has taken on trans and non-binary rights this week. Every single trade union affiliated to the party of government has stood up and said we will not comply.
Joint statement from National TULO

Solidarity with the trans and non-binary community

Labour's 11 affiliated trade unions stand in total solidarity with the trans and non-binary community.

Trans rights are human rights, and trans rights are workers' rights.

We in the trade union movement will do all we can to stand up for our trans members and all our trans siblings, to protect them from persecution, harassment and attack.

The government must act now to protect all trans people, to make sure their rights are protected, expanded and upheld in our workplaces and communities.

Labour Unions
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SpryOldLorax @spryoldlorax.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
You know what's more dangerous than a trans athlete?

7 Frat boys at Cornell University.

Also, we haven't forgotten about Brock Turner.
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Govt minister Josh MacAlister claims unemployed young people are paid with PIP to be out of work. Except PIP isn't an out of work benefit, plenty of people who receive PIP are in work & PIP enables them to do that. Josh knows this. What hes doing is whipping up anger towards disabled people.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Why is the Government going after pensioners? It's time to tax the rich
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Sandy Ernest Allen @sandyernestallen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Transphobia is just sexism, hope all the TERFs who’ve supported ending my trans rights can go stare long and hard in the mirror, then get a good therapist.
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รℓσαɳε ℓყรɓεƭɦ @sloanelysbeth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
andy burnham asking the public to give labour a mulligan despite them still having three whole years on the clock. the man is just words.
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Mike Jay @mikejay.link · 29/09/2026
Shabana, that's NOT enough. And you know it. Your attacks on these people is the reason this country is struggling. Get your head out of your ass and reverse your changes.
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Shabana Mahmood hints she could water down plans on leave to remain
Home secretary under pressure over changes that would make it harder for foreign workers to claim permanent residence
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Dr Phoenix CS Andrews @thatdocphoenix.com · 29/09/2026
He’s right on the problems, but a ten year plan later is no answers today. Better start spouting some
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Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Anyone notice how Pete Hegseth spent the first few weeks of the Iran bombing campaign in front of the cameras telling us how awesome it was going and now we haven’t seen him for months?
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Burnham said he would stand by the Labour 2024 manifesto. This is what the 2024 Labour manifesto says about the Pensions Triple Lock; “Labour will retain the triple lock for the state pension.” The fact that Burnham is EVEN CONSIDERING ending it tells you all you need to know about him.
Our system of state, private, and workplace pensions provide the basis for security in retirement. Labour will retain the triple lock for the state pension. We will also adopt reforms to workplace pensions to deliver better outcomes for UK savers and pensioners. Our pensions review will consider what further steps are needed to improve security in retirement, as well as to increase productive investment in the UK economy.
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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A cash-strapped rural police force struggles to deal with Red Diesel gangs. Until its chief inspector realises can get the Met Police to deal with the problem... ...if he pretends they're Iranian. A new six part comedy starring Toby Jones.
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Mike Jay @mikejay.link · 29/09/2026
If found not to be sensible, can you take Yvette Cooper, for starting it and Shabana Mahmood, for continuing it to the supreme court for investigation into their finances and whether they took donations and gifts from Israeli organisations and/or the current Israeli government?
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Miliband ‘looking at’ whether Palestine Action ban was sensible, argues mass arrests 'unintended'
Foreign secretary's remarks at Labour conference come after arrests made at protest against ban on the direct action group
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Tristan Grayford @tristangrayford.scot · 29/09/2026
Burnham is stacking a whole lot of things under a list of "Todo, IF we win the next General Election" and quite a lot fewer things under "Todo, currently, whilst we hold power with a huge majority"
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Burnham says he will implement Labour’s 2024 manifesto. This is what the manifesto says about the pensions Triple Lock.
Our system of state, private, and workplace pensions provide the basis for security in retirement. Labour will retain the triple lock for the state pension. We will also adopt reforms to workplace pensions to deliver better outcomes for UK savers and pensioners. Our pensions review will consider what further steps are needed to improve security in retirement, as well as to increase productive investment in the UK economy.
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David Allsopp @doublehelix.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Because endorsements from Jess Phillips have such a good record recently 🙄 bsky.app/profile/ugly...
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Whenever a politician talks about an issue, or a group of people, being used as a “political football” they are the ones using that issue or that demographic as a political football.
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cornish person girl @gemma.transwrites.world · 29/09/2026
my first time I saw the phrase political football was when Keir Starmer used it to explain why he wasn't going to do a god damn thing to help trans people as lawfare ramped up under his premiership. Where's he now? oh yeah right. hope Philips joins him.
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cornish person girl @gemma.transwrites.world · 29/09/2026
you should be forced out of politics entirely if you use the term "political football" when talking about someone's human rights. It's not a political football. you're just bad politicians who don't believe in anything. You're fence sitters with arses full of splinters.
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Labour is all over the place ATM…
novaramedia.com
Labour Rehires Senior Rightwinger Whose Unit Bungled Antisemitism Complaints
John Stolliday ran Labour’s complaints department when it mishandled antisemitism complaints. Now he’s back. Simon Childs reports.
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