Adam Ramsay

The budget shows how little power MPs have It's sort of democratic. But only sort of.

The budget tomorrow will reveal how little power MPs really have: open.substack.com/pub/abolishw... - by me

The budget shows how little power MPs have It's sort of democratic. But only sort of.

The budget tomorrow will reveal how little power MPs really have: open.substack.com/pub/abolishw... - by me

'Earthquake' recorded as Tartan Army fans celebrate World Cup qualification An earthquake was recorded after Tartan Army fans celebrated Scotland's men qualifying for the first World Cup in nearly 28 years

Geological metaphors are overused in both political and sporting journalism, but it turns out Scotland’s victory over Denmark this week was *literally* a seismic event: www.thenational.scot/sport/256423...

This means @greenparty.org.uk membership is now treble what it was in the run up to last year’s general election.

It sounds like we had the same conversation… yes, I agree with you.

My impression is that some are only staying because they see Starmer is vulnerable and want to help get rid of him and make sure his replacement is better.

MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog

the right to trial by your peers is a cornerstone of our justice system, isnt it? So how can our courts minister say that wanting that, is “gaming the system”? www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...

COP30 Bulletin Day 8: Draft decision draws battle lines on fossil fuel transition, finance and trade Countries are working on a “Mutirão” decision that will be at the heart of a Belém political package to drive forward multilateral climate action

Globally, armed forces are estimated to produce 5.5% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Significantly more than flying. But we don’t even count them. And wars are proliferating.

www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/18/c...

Abolish the Home Office Shabana Mahmood's attack on migrants is just the latest scheme of a department that's been authoritarian for a quarter of a millennium.

The problem isn’t just Shabana Mahmood. It’s the whole department she represents.

open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...

The Home Secretary's announcements are just the latest example of a quarter of a millennium of authoritarian attacks from the goverment's Home Department.

It's time to Abolish the Home Office: open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...

The Home Secretary's announcements are just the latest example of a quarter of a millennium of authoritarian attacks from the goverment's Home Department.

It's time to Abolish the Home Office: open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...

Not just useful! This by @adamramsay.bsky.social is also a short, lucid history of British politics since the 1970s

The Inside Story of How the Green Party Turned Red | Novara Media Zack Polanski’s smash-hit eco-populism might seem like a sudden gear-change for the Green party. In fact it’s part of a tectonic shift some of its members have been driving for more than a decade. Ada...

Useful article by @adamramsay.bsky.social on the Green's turn to the left (something that's been going on for much longer than a lot of the coverage and media talk of "entyrism" would suggest):

Thank Luke

The Inside Story of How the Green Party Turned Red | Novara Media Zack Polanski’s smash-hit eco-populism might seem like a sudden gear-change for the Green party. In fact it’s part of a tectonic shift some of its members have been driving for more than a decade. Ada...

This piece by @adamramsay.bsky.social is well worth a read on the long history of the Green parties in the UK, their complex mix of ideological components, and relationship to socialism novaramedia.com/2025/11/13/t...

A reminder… open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...

Thanks!

- @zackpolanski.bsky.social and his success are the expression of changes to the Green Party won through years of organising: t.co/kC13YOJQo7 - a history, by me.

Dan Hind on democratising the BBC: 'An institution that began life as a private company and became a chartered corporation must now become a public service cooperative.'

Abolish the BBC? The real crisis for the broadcaster is the rise of US-based digital media and the growing need for a democratic media

"As is traditional, the current scandal is not being driven by public indignation or concern… If you want to kick off a scandal at the BBC you still really need to own a newspaper, or a television channel."

Dan Hind:

abolishwestminster.substack.com/p/abolish-th...

Geoffrey Bindman and his pursuit of justice for all From calling for Tony Blair to be tried to defending Gaza, Geoffrey always fought for everyone to have the rights they deserved

The great Geoffrey Bindman has died. Rest in Strength. www.google.com/url?q=https:...

just opening up the new Epstein docs at random:

Abolish the BBC? The real crisis for the broadcaster is the rise of US-based digital media and the growing need for a democratic media

"As is traditional, the current scandal is not being driven by public indignation or concern… If you want to kick off a scandal at the BBC you still really need to own a newspaper, or a television channel."

Dan Hind:

abolishwestminster.substack.com/p/abolish-th...

Abolish the BBC? The real crisis for the broadcaster is the rise of US-based digital media and the growing need for a democratic media

Abolish the BBC?

The ever-brilliant Dan Hind on the crisis at the national broadcaster: open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...

Abolish the BBC? The real crisis for the broadcaster is the rise of US-based digital media and the growing need for a democratic media

Abolish the BBC?

The ever-brilliant Dan Hind on the crisis at the national broadcaster: open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...

Exactly this. BBC reporting on US politics is generally much better than its reporting on UK politics.

There is a lot to say about the BBC crisis, but as to Trump’s motivations, it’s worth noting that it is now the most trusted news brand in the US, after the Weather Channel.

Evacuation warning for Iran's capital city President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Tehran faces a historic water crisis with shortages and possible evacuations.

🚨 "If it doesn’t rain, we will have to start restricting water supplies in #Tehran next month. If the drought continues, we will run out of water and be forced to evacuate the city"

The president described the situation as "alarming"

#Iran 🇮🇷
#ClimateEmergency

Portobello residents protest outside the local MP @chrismurraymp.bsky.social’s surgery, saying he promised a public meeting on Gaza but has failed to hold it.