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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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A graphic showing at the top Keir Starmer, Shabana Mahmood, David Lammy & Yvette Cooper with Westminster behind them.

Then at the bottom it shows various different Palestine Action protestors who were arrested including a Priest, a blind man and some elderly people.

And text saying:

The British government tried to convince everyone that some of the most decent people in our society, who were peacetully protesting a genocide, were terrorist supporters!

While the government was funding & enabling the genocide.

Now the High Court has ruled the government has been UNLAWFUL in proscribing Palestine Action

SHAME ON THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT!
QUASH THE CHARGES OF THE PROTESTORS!

A graphic showing at the top Keir Starmer, Shabana Mahmood, David Lammy & Yvette Cooper with Westminster behind them. Then at the bottom it shows various different Palestine Action protestors who were arrested including a Priest, a blind man and some elderly people. And text saying: The British government tried to convince everyone that some of the most decent people in our society, who were peacetully protesting a genocide, were terrorist supporters! While the government was funding & enabling the genocide. Now the High Court has ruled the government has been UNLAWFUL in proscribing Palestine Action SHAME ON THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT! QUASH THE CHARGES OF THE PROTESTORS!

A shameful chapter from this government

13.02.2026 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A billboard near Old Trafford in Manchester that says:

β€œImmigrants have done more for this city than billionaire tax dodgers ever will”

A billboard near Old Trafford in Manchester that says: β€œImmigrants have done more for this city than billionaire tax dodgers ever will”

Fair play to whoever put up this message near Manchester United’s Old Trafford!

Manchester is like alot of places in that immigrants contribute much more to society than billionaire tax dodgers!

13.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful but group remains proscribed for now - live updates Three judges rule against the Home Office in a massive blow to the government, but say the ban must remain until a further hearing.

What we knew all along! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...

13.02.2026 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
MIGRANTS
are welcome
BIGOTS
are not

MIGRANTS are welcome BIGOTS are not

A reminder to the likes of Jim Ratcliffe & Duncan Bannatyne, who themselves leech off the system for their own benefit, who is really welcome here! #MigrantsWelcome

12.02.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic showing Jim Ratcliffe and a photograph of the Manchester United squad and text saying:

Jim Ratcliffe, part owner of Manchester United, has said there's too many immigrants in the U.K.

That's rich considering 16 of his 23 man squad are immigrants!

Oh, and the billionaire also lives in Monaco to avoid paying his fair share of taxes. Making him an immigrant!

A graphic showing Jim Ratcliffe and a photograph of the Manchester United squad and text saying: Jim Ratcliffe, part owner of Manchester United, has said there's too many immigrants in the U.K. That's rich considering 16 of his 23 man squad are immigrants! Oh, and the billionaire also lives in Monaco to avoid paying his fair share of taxes. Making him an immigrant!

Hypocrite alert! 🚨

11.02.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Boucher Road: Council delays decision over future of concert venue Plans to redevelop Boucher Road Playing Fields failed to win enough support at a meeting of Belfast City Council.

Good to see this decision deferred until a proper investigation into a suitable replacement is identified
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

10.02.2026 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic showing a pic of Nigel Farage and text saying:

Farage has said a Reform led British government will walk back working from home rights. We say
PROTECT WORKING FROM HOME!

A graphic showing a pic of Nigel Farage and text saying: Farage has said a Reform led British government will walk back working from home rights. We say PROTECT WORKING FROM HOME!

If a job can be done at home - which is many - then workers should have that right to flexible working!

10.02.2026 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morgan McSweeney quits as PM's chief of staff following Mandelson scandal

McSweeney gone is a good thing for politics. But let’s not pretend he is wholly responsible for this scandal. The people need real accountability.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...

08.02.2026 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Delighted to announce the winning poster design by Caitlin Joyce. We love how its put together and speaks volumes to our theme 'Strength in Solidarity'

Saturday the 7th of March, we do every year, we will celebrate and we will amplify our campaigns. Look forward to seeing you all there.

07.02.2026 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Boucher Road Playing Fields: Venue to stop hosting music events Sinn FΓ©in has said the land is to return to sports pitches and β€œcommunity use”.

This is a very disappointing proposition. While more green space for sports & community use should be commended it shouldn’t come at the expense such a site that can host the biggest artists. We hope Cllrs will rethink this come the full Council meeting on Monday.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

07.02.2026 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic showing 2 road signs. One saying β€œDerry” and the other β€œLondonderry”. With the city pictured in the background, and text saying:

Call it whatever you want. Let's just stop complaining about what thers call it & talk about real issues

A graphic showing 2 road signs. One saying β€œDerry” and the other β€œLondonderry”. With the city pictured in the background, and text saying: Call it whatever you want. Let's just stop complaining about what thers call it & talk about real issues

Unless it’s related to actual action, debating this point is just a waste of all our time!

06.02.2026 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Palestine Action protesters not guilty of defence firm burglary The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over the alleged raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.

Justice served βœŠπŸ»πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

04.02.2026 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic with a pic of the House of Lords & text saying:

THE HOUSE OF LORDS IS NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE
Replace it with an elected Senate

A graphic with a pic of the House of Lords & text saying: THE HOUSE OF LORDS IS NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE Replace it with an elected Senate

An upper chamber for the sake of good legislation & scrutiny should be there, but it’s clearly not the House of Lords

03.02.2026 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RE in NI schools: Paul Givan says Christianity will remain central to syllabus The minister adds that the RE syllabus will change to include other main religions and philosophical traditions.

There are some welcome changes announced by Givan today no doubt, but still far too much not changed in regards to religious education.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

03.02.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
THERE IS NO CEASEFIRE!
ALL OUT FOR PALESTINE

END WEST BANK ATTACKS
END THE GAZA GENOCIDE
END ETHNIC CLEANSING
LIFT THE BAN ON AID GROUPS

1pm SAT 31st JANUARY
March from Writer's Square to Belfast City Hall

THERE IS NO CEASEFIRE! ALL OUT FOR PALESTINE END WEST BANK ATTACKS END THE GAZA GENOCIDE END ETHNIC CLEANSING LIFT THE BAN ON AID GROUPS 1pm SAT 31st JANUARY March from Writer's Square to Belfast City Hall

Today in Belfast! βœŠπŸ»πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ

31.01.2026 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
KEEP 2 ROYAL AVENUE PUBLIC 
Sign our open letter calling on Belfast City Council to to halt attempts to put 2 Royal Avenue in commercial hands, and urge councillors to keep the space as a community resource in public ownership.
my.actnowni.org/petitions/keep-2-royal-avenue-public 
Act now and reclaim the agenda logos.

KEEP 2 ROYAL AVENUE PUBLIC Sign our open letter calling on Belfast City Council to to halt attempts to put 2 Royal Avenue in commercial hands, and urge councillors to keep the space as a community resource in public ownership. my.actnowni.org/petitions/keep-2-royal-avenue-public Act now and reclaim the agenda logos.

KEEP 2 ROYAL AVENUE PUBLIC
Sign our open letter calling on Belfast City Council to to halt attempts to put 2 Royal Avenue in commercial hands, and urge councillors to keep the space as a community resource in public ownership.
my.actnowni.org/petitions/keep-2-royal-avenue-public

28.01.2026 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

This is today. Get along if you can to show your opposition to these data centres.

Cllrs we will be watching what you decide on this!

28.01.2026 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign the Petition Too many lives lost to suicide. Stand with PIPS Charity. Demand Change.

c.org/x79yydKzK7

27.01.2026 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic showing a silhouette of a persons head in many small pieces & text over it saying:

290 lives lost in the last year

31% rise in suicides

Only 16% of funding received towards the Mental Health Strategy

A graphic showing a silhouette of a persons head in many small pieces & text over it saying: 290 lives lost in the last year 31% rise in suicides Only 16% of funding received towards the Mental Health Strategy

Stormont is failing people!

✍🏻 Facts via PIPS. Sign their petition to demand change! Link in the next post. πŸ‘‡πŸ»

27.01.2026 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open letter from the voluntary and community sector to the UK Government and NI Executive on the Local Growth Fund - Belfast Works Connect Open letter from the voluntary and community sector to the UK Government and NI Executive on the Local Growth Fund. #NICantWait

These cuts would be devastating. The British government must row them back.
belfastworksconnect.com/open-letter-...

27.01.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic showing 3 lit candles in darkness and text that says:

NEVER AGAIN
means never again for anyone

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

A graphic showing 3 lit candles in darkness and text that says: NEVER AGAIN means never again for anyone International Holocaust Remembrance Day

As we remember the horrors of the Holocaust, we must strive to make sure that no one ever suffers like that again. πŸ•―οΈ

27.01.2026 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic showing Gordon Lyons and text saying:

Progressive Politics NI
joins the calls
GORDON LYONS MUST RESIGN
as Communities Minister
for his dangerous Facebook post regarding Larne Leisure Centre

A graphic showing Gordon Lyons and text saying: Progressive Politics NI joins the calls GORDON LYONS MUST RESIGN as Communities Minister for his dangerous Facebook post regarding Larne Leisure Centre

Now the standards watchdog has found him guilty of breaking the ministerial code of conduct duct we repeat our call from June: GORDON LYONS MUST RESIGN!

26.01.2026 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic showing an illustration of Robert Burns & text saying:

Happy Burns Night

By Oppression's woes and pains!
By your sons in servile chains!
We will drain our dearest veins,
But they shall be free!
Lay the proud usurpers low!
Tyrants fall in every foe!
Liberty's in every blow!
Let us do or die!

A graphic showing an illustration of Robert Burns & text saying: Happy Burns Night By Oppression's woes and pains! By your sons in servile chains! We will drain our dearest veins, But they shall be free! Lay the proud usurpers low! Tyrants fall in every foe! Liberty's in every blow! Let us do or die!

Have a great Burns Night to those who will be celebrating! 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

25.01.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour ruling body Labour sources say concerns were raised about the cost of a mayoral election and a

Who needs The Traitors when you’ve got the Labour Party? πŸ—‘οΈ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

25.01.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Petition: Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave for People with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis We call on the UK Government to introduce statutory paid menstrual leave of up to 3 days per month for people with conditions such as endometriosis and adenomyosis, following the model introduced in P...

Over 100,000 signatures already. Please add yours & share to ensure this is debated in Parliament.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

24.01.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Belfast City Council plans to suspend X posts amid AI manipulation concerns X’s Grok tool has been widely criticised for facilitating images of sexual abuse

Good to see this move by Belfast City Council. We implore all other Councils, government departments & more to leave X.
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...

24.01.2026 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
FROM CARACAS TO GAZA DEATH TO U.S. IMPERIALISM
HANDS OFF VENEZUELA - HANDS OFF GREENLAND - HANDS OFF GAZA MARCH TO U.S. CONSULATE MEET AT QUB SU - SAT 24TH 1PM

FROM CARACAS TO GAZA DEATH TO U.S. IMPERIALISM HANDS OFF VENEZUELA - HANDS OFF GREENLAND - HANDS OFF GAZA MARCH TO U.S. CONSULATE MEET AT QUB SU - SAT 24TH 1PM

Logos of groups endorsing the event including ours

Logos of groups endorsing the event including ours

Today. Get along if you can! ✊🏻

24.01.2026 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney sign letter timed for WEF in Davos saying wealthy are buying political influence

It needs to happen
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

22.01.2026 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Some good accounts on here to follow. πŸ™‚βœŠπŸ»πŸ¦‹
go.bsky.app/C8HEf3u

22.01.2026 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Kenyan born woman subjected to β€˜monkey noises’ racism incident taking Stormont to court over Equality Strategy failure Judicial Review centres on lack of reform promised in Executive’s Racial Equality Strategy

Just right. Stormont has failed people by not implementing the Racial Equality Strategy.
www.irishnews.com/news/norther...

21.01.2026 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@ppni is following 20 prominent accounts