Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 12hWhere 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. 020
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 12hThanks 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. 120
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 14hBe sure to have your say on this troubling draft strategy 001
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 04/10/2026A big moment as the Green Party of England & Wales become the first political party to officially have as party policy that Zionism is racism 132
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Should the residents of Garvagy Road consider this offer? www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...belfasttelegraph.co.ukDrumcree deal offered as Orange Order puts forward ‘one and done’ forever marchLoyalists warn Fleadh could face protests if Garvaghy Road offer rejected 610
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026October is Black History Month. Where we honour the history, culture, and contributions of the Black and African diaspora here & around the world. 🟢🟡🔴 020
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Slight 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. 000
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The 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). 100
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026CONTEXT 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. 100
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Only approximately 1 in 20 Protestants are in the Orange Order. We need people (and our media!) to remember this. 153
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026This is how you deal with the DUP’s Jonathan Buckley when he attempts to demonise migrants while talking about Drumcree. Well done Gerry! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 062
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026He 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-enhancedThe 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. 052
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Make sure you respond to the consultation on Stormont’s AI strategy: www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/consultation...executiveoffice-ni.gov.ukNorthern Ireland’s Draft Artificial Intelligence StrategyThe 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... 010
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Good 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.ukBelfast councillors refuse to approve Stormont AI plan over data centresCouncillor says Stormont consultation uses "language that is more suggestive of a second-hand car salesman" 211
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Now is not the time to get despondent. We must organise together & fight for a better future. ✊🏻 022
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The 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. 1287
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Every 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. 163
Reposted by Progressive Politics NIAlliance for Choice @all4choice.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Mark 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 011
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026We have safe & legal abortion here. That’s continue to work & make sure it is fully accessible! 💜 031
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Even then loyalists attempted to harass and strike fear into those peaceful protesters, all while Carla Lockhart stood by masked men. 084
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Orange men tried to walk to Garvaghy Road at 4am. They were stopped by police. 🎥 Claire Graham 140
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 27/09/2026We 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.ukConsultation on the Religious Education Core SyllabusA 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... 022
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Live 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 032
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 27/09/2026It’s back on, again www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukOrange Orderparade along Garvaghy Road halted after injuction grantedPortadown District Orange Lodge had declined a request from Judge Patricia Smyth to postpone the parade along the Garvaghy Road 000
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A great turnout at Stormont today for the Save Lough Neagh MARCH FOR CLEAN WATER 🦢 🦠 📷 Check out more pics on Instagram or Facebook 051
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 26/09/2026All out today to demand Stormont acts on Lough Neagh! 🦢 🦠 020
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A confusing & worrying decision made here by the Parades Commission www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukOrange Order parade along the Garvaghy Road can proceed, commission decidesThe 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. 140
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Not 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.ukBelfast City Hall will not be lit up on Monday to mark Safe Abortion Day, BBC understandsThe illumination was requested by the National Women's Council of Ireland and faced opposition from the DUP and pro-life organisations. 010
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 24/09/2026If you need housing support and live in or near East Belfast then check this out 011
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Charlotte Church has a message for Ed Sheeran 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 010
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Great 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. 🦠 🤢 042
Reposted by Progressive Politics NIAlliance for Choice @all4choice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Stanton 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 031
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Today 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. 🤍 030
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Here we go again! www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...belfasttelegraph.co.ukDUP rocked by paternity scandal as politician is accused of fathering child with party workerMarried DUP rep accused of secret affair after employee lands office job 010
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Legends, the lot of them ✊🏻🇵🇸 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukEd Sheeran's support acts quit tour in support of MacklemoreThe star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage. 064
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026MLAs debate the bill to ban conversion therapy today. If you haven’t already, let your MLA know you support the ban! 051
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Siding with a genocidal state & billionaires, Ed? Not a good look! 031
Reposted by Progressive Politics NIAlliance for Choice @all4choice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Stanton 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 011
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 14/09/2026It’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? 🤔 010
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 12/09/2026We hope everyone had a great day at the march for Trans Pride today in Belfast 🏳️⚧️ 060
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Donate to the RNLI if you can 👉🏻 rnli.org/support-us/g... 031
Progressive Politics NI @ppni.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The march for Trans Pride is tomorrow in Belfast. Get along if you can to show support. ✊🏻🏳️⚧️ 040