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Progressive Politics NI is a group dedicated to helping change Northern Ireland politics for the better. Seeking an end to establishment & sectarian politics.

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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 12h
Where we met Mayor of Galway Cllr Helen Ogbu, who’s been subject of vile racism since taking up post, and being part of work on a declaration including recommendations to governments in both the North & South on steps to improve their response to racism.
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 12h
Thanks to North West Migrants Forum who recently invited us, along with other activists, to be part of an All-Island Solidarity & Action Gathering in Galway.
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 14h
Be sure to have your say on this troubling draft strategy
A graphic showing the cover of the NI Executive AI strategy document and a clock & text saying:

Stormont's Al strategy consultation closes TODAY. Respond to it before 5pm.

Link in our comments / threads / stories
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 16h
Later in Belfast ✊🏻🇵🇸
BLACK FLAG SILENT VIGIL
MARKING THREE YEARS - OF GENOCIDE IN GAZA
WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER 6.00PM
BELFAST CITY HALL
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A big moment as the Green Party of England & Wales become the first political party to officially have as party policy that Zionism is racism
A graphic showing Zack Polanski & text saying:

The Green Party of England & Wales have voted at their party conference to have the following as an official party policy:

ZIONISM IS RACISM
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Should the residents of Garvagy Road consider this offer? www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Drumcree deal offered as Orange Order puts forward ‘one and done’ forever march
Loyalists warn Fleadh could face protests if Garvaghy Road offer rejected
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
October is Black History Month. Where we honour the history, culture, and contributions of the Black and African diaspora here & around the world. 🟢🟡🔴
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This evening in west Belfast
WEST BELFAST STANDS WITH GARVAGHY ROAD

Stand in solidarity with the residents of Garvaghy Road tomorrow night at the Former Andytown Barracks/Groves
Reilly corner

5.30PM I THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Slight variations can differ percentages between 5-6%. So to be clear there is no exact way to quantify an exact percentage of Protestants in the Orange Order.
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The latest population figures are from the 2021 Census. The measure to identify Protestant vs Catholic demographics are NISRA’s data & has Protestants as 827,545 (this includes some other Christians who are generally aligned with Protestants, otherwise the figure can be 710,992).
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
CONTEXT FOR THE POST Because we know some will wonder how we got to the 5% figure. We are clear this is an approximate figure. The Orange Order themselves quoted a membership number of 40,000 to 45,000 in July 2026. Their membership numbers are not centrally recorded, so it is an estimate.
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Only approximately 1 in 20 Protestants are in the Orange Order. We need people (and our media!) to remember this.
A graphic with an orange background and a bowler hat and text that says:

A reminder that approximately* only 5% of Protestants are members of the Orange Order

STOP TRYING TO PAINT DRUMCREE AS "PROTESTANTS VS CATHOLICS"

*See comments/ thread for details used for this figure
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is how you deal with the DUP’s Jonathan Buckley when he attempts to demonise migrants while talking about Drumcree. Well done Gerry! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
He posted it because he thought he could get away with it. Now he is pretending it was a joke. We think it’s obvious the only joke here is McDowell himself. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/area/armagh/...
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
‘I really need to learn social media better’: TUV deputy leader admits Drumcree crowd image was AI-enhanced
The deputy leader of the TUV has said he “needs to learn social media better” after admitting to posting an AI image that greatly enhanced the number of loyalists attending a rally over Drumcree.
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is embarrassing Ron 😌
A graphic showing 2 pics. 1 showing a massive crowd with Carla Lockhart talking and another with a much smaller crowd watching on.

And text saying:

TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell posted a photo of a Drumcree supporting loyalist event where Unionist politicians were talking
It showed thousands in

THING IS, IT LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN AI ALTERED!

There was only around 200 actually in attendance
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Make sure you respond to the consultation on Stormont’s AI strategy: www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/consultation...
executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk
Northern Ireland’s Draft Artificial Intelligence Strategy
The Executive Office is seeking views on the draft Northern Ireland Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform how we work, deliver services and impr...
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Good to see that Belfast City Cllr’d have refused to approve Stormont’s AI plan. There’s many issues with not, not just the possible expansion of data centres. www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast...
belfastlive.co.uk
Belfast councillors refuse to approve Stormont AI plan over data centres
Councillor says Stormont consultation uses "language that is more suggestive of a second-hand car salesman"
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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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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The wonderful “¡No pasarán!” window at Belfast City Hall. The anti-fascist phrase which means “They shall not pass”, is from the Spanish Civil War in 1936. It feels relevant now.
"¡No pasarán!" window at Belfast City Hall
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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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Alliance for Choice @all4choice.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Mark International Safe Abortion Day with us! We will be project the short film ‘A History in Numbers’, along side materials from the Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights and the Center for Reproductive Rights. Monday 28 September 7 - 8pm The MAC Belfast #Sept28
Monday 28 September
7 - 8pm
The MAC Belfast
Join Alliance for Choice for a projection of the short film ‘A History in Numbers’ for International Safe Abortion Day, along side materials from the Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights and the Center for Reproductive Rights. white text over green tinted photograph of the MAC
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We have safe & legal abortion here. That’s continue to work & make sure it is fully accessible! 💜
A graphic showing some people hold a banner that says “MY BODY-MY CHOICE” and text that says:

Abortions will happen whether you like them or not. It's good that we live in a society where abortion is safe & legal!

НАРРУ INTERNATIONAL SAFE ABORTION DAY
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Even then loyalists attempted to harass and strike fear into those peaceful protesters, all while Carla Lockhart stood by masked men.
A graphic showing DUP representatives and text saying:

The DUP when the Great March for Gaza tried to walk by Scarva (not even go directly through it) during the summer:

“There is understandable anger when an overtly political demonstration is brought into an area despite clear local opposition.”

THE DUP & POLITICAL UNIONISM ARE ABSOLUTE HYPOCRITES
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Orange men tried to walk to Garvaghy Road at 4am. They were stopped by police. 🎥 Claire Graham
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Earlier at Garvaghy Road 📷 Allison Morris
A person holding a self made banner that says:

“21 MURDERS AND COUNTLESS INJURED OVER THE YEARS IS THE RESULT OF THE BIGOTED ORANGE PARADE FROM DRUMCREE

THE 3 DEAD QUINN CHILDREN (R.I.P) AND THE RUC OFFICERS FRANK O REILLY AND GREGORY TAYLOR IS YOUR EVIL WORK AND YOUR LEGACY OF SHAME

ALL RIGHT-MINDED PEOPLE SAY : NO MORE”
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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...
education-ni.gov.uk
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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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Live scenes from the Garvaghy Road where it has been blocked in multiple locations by thousands of residents. Orange march due to start at 8am. 📷 Kevin Scott
Photo of people locked in arms blocking a road
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It’s back on, again www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Orange Orderparade along Garvaghy Road halted after injuction granted
Portadown District Orange Lodge had declined a request from Judge Patricia Smyth to postpone the parade along the Garvaghy Road
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A great turnout at Stormont today for the Save Lough Neagh MARCH FOR CLEAN WATER 🦢 🦠 📷 Check out more pics on Instagram or Facebook
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
All out today to demand Stormont acts on Lough Neagh! 🦢 🦠
MARCH FOR CLEAN WATER STORMONT
2PM SAT 26 SEPT
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A confusing & worrying decision made here by the Parades Commission www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Orange Order parade along the Garvaghy Road can proceed, commission decides
The Parades Commission says the Drumcree parade should start earlier than the Orange Order wanted and with fewer people, but a residents group is challenging the decision.
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Not for the first time the DUP are abusing the call-in procedure to block things the majority are for www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Belfast City Hall will not be lit up on Monday to mark Safe Abortion Day, BBC understands
The illumination was requested by the National Women's Council of Ireland and faced opposition from the DUP and pro-life organisations.
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If you need housing support and live in or near East Belfast then check this out
East Belfast Housing Support

Are you facing eviction?

Does your landlord not carry out repairs?

Is the Housing Executive ignoring you?

Come to our Housing Support Drop-in for:

• Know Your Rights sessions
• A chance to talk to neighbours facing similar issues
• Ways to tackle the problems we face collectively.

10am-12pm, Friday 25th September
Larder East, 70 Mersey Street, BT4 1EW
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Charlotte Church has a message for Ed Sheeran 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Great to see Gerry Carroll bring up the state of Lough Neagh in the Assembly, along with a bottle of the water as collected by @saveloughneagh.com campaigners. 🦠 🤢
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Alliance for Choice @all4choice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Stanton are NOT an abortion clinic. These anti-abortion fake clinics spread harmful & medically inaccurate disinformation that prevents pregnant people from making informed decisions. Visit our website for trustworthy, up-to-date information. ➡️ buff.ly/sfgk2qx
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today is a good day to remember who far we’ve come with the peace process. But also that we owe it to not just accept what we have had so far from it. Things like justice for victims & form of government need pushed for to truly move on from our horrific past. 🤍
A graphic showing a dove and text saying:

International Day of PEACE
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Here we go again! www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
DUP rocked by paternity scandal as politician is accused of fathering child with party worker
Married DUP rep accused of secret affair after employee lands office job
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Legends, the lot of them ✊🏻🇵🇸 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Ed Sheeran's support acts quit tour in support of Macklemore
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We see you Ed
A graphic including a pic of Ed Sheeran holding a Ukraine flag along with several others, and text that says:

Ed Sheeran dropped Macklemore from his tour because he claims he "doesn't take sides"
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
MLAs debate the bill to ban conversion therapy today. If you haven’t already, let your MLA know you support the ban!
BEING YOUR TRUE SELF IS LIBERATION & LOVE

CONVERSION THERAPY IS BIGOTRY & TORTURE

BAN CONVERSION THERAPY
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Take note Ed Sheeran
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor."

Desmond Tutu
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Siding with a genocidal state & billionaires, Ed? Not a good look!
Graphic showing Macklemore & Ed Sheeran & text that says:

Ed Sheeran has dropped Macklemore from his tour for showing solidarity with Palestine & calling Israel out for the genocide

SHAME ON ED SHEERAN
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Alliance for Choice @all4choice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Stanton are NOT an abortion clinic. These anti-abortion fake clinics spread harmful & medically inaccurate disinformation that prevents pregnant people from making informed decisions. Visit our website for trustworthy, up-to-date information. ➡️ buff.ly/sfgk2qx
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It’s always been obvious that AI needs safety checks & regulations before it gets out of control. Should we be concerned that those championing it & developing it have now come to the same conclusion? 🤔
A graphic showing pics of Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Demis Hassabis & Dario Amodei & text that says:

The Al tech bros are all coming out calling for a slowing down of AI development

IF THEY'RE CALLING FOR IT, IT MUST BE BAD
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
We hope everyone had a great day at the march for Trans Pride today in Belfast 🏳️‍⚧️
A graphic showing a flower in the trans rights colours and text saying:

HAPPY TRANS PRIDE

PROTECT THE DOLLS
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Donate to the RNLI if you can 👉🏻 rnli.org/support-us/g...
A graphic showing a pic of a lifeguard boat filled with workers and text saying:

THE RNLI IS A CHARITY WHOSE VOLUNTEERS SAVE LIVES AT SEA.

RACISTS HAVE BEEN ATTACKING & HARASSING THEM BECAUSE THEY'VE SAVED MIGRANTS FROM THE WATER.

THE RNLI RELY ON DONATIONS TO DO THEIR IMPORTANT WORK.
YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Awkward for the DUP 👀
A graphic showing DUP MPs holding a Trump 2020 banner and a pic of Donald Trump smugly grinning and text saying:

Remember when the DUP campaigned for a Trump presidency?

Wonder what they think of his comments on a United Ireland?

"I'd love to see it unified. I think it would be a great feather in everybody's cap if that happened. It's going to happen eventually. You know what? The way I look at it, it's going to happen eventually. It may as well happen now."
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Today 🏳️‍⚧️
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Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The march for Trans Pride is tomorrow in Belfast. Get along if you can to show support. ✊🏻🏳️‍⚧️
March for Trans Pride
Writers Square
12th September 2026
Meet at 12pm
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