The political home for everyone who wants to be part of a much more equal, democratic and sustainable future. Powered by members. https://linktr.ee/CompassOnlinehttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3muyzwk3wvs2rThis summer we have seen the direct consequences of climate change in Britain laid bare. We either invest now or pay the price sooner rather than later, writes Tim Root @friends_earth. https://www.compassonline.org.uk/invest-to-protect-and-save-public-money/08 Sep 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyzwk3wvs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3muw3zermuk2rThe AfD’s terrifying rise gives pause to all progressives Europe-over. But we have seen time and time again the tempering effect PR has on these far-right parties. It either excludes them from government or tempers their worst excesses through a negotiated coalition. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Sep 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3muw3zermuk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mumdfcw5bs2eAn amendment on a National Commission for Electoral Reform was ruled out of scope for the Representation of the People Bill yesterday. That's why we teamed up with @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social to take THIRTY alarm clocks to Westminster. It's about time it woke up.03 Sep 2026 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumdfcw5bs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mty4h6qozs2lYou could almost pinch yourself. At Compass, we want embrace the optimism of this moment, without getting complacent. It'll take all of us to reverse 40 years of neoliberalism and build a more equal, democratic and sustainable society. So join us: https://action.compassonline.org.uk/all_hands_on_deck26 Aug 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mty4h6qozs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mtyrxmf5mk2rWhen the Representation of the People Bill returns to Parliament next week, so too could an amendment to set up a National Commission for Electoral Reform. The Prime Minister wants PR, as does the country. Let's make it happen. Compass Director Neal Lawson in The Guardian.26 Aug 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyrxmf5mk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mtyq4qhkx22hOur spectacular Brighton & Hove @bhcompass1.bsky.social group took the Brunswick Festival by storm. Visitors signed our petition calling for urgent action for Proportional Representation. They also made their voices heard using our flipboard chart. Thank you to everyone who helped across both days!26 Aug 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyq4qhkx22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mtybypf3os22Andy Burnham has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to truly change British politics for the better. The current voting system creates democratic deficits that lead directly to disillusion in politics up and down the country. We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Aug 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtybypf3os22https://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mty4h6qozs2lYou could almost pinch yourself. At Compass, we want embrace the optimism of this moment, without getting complacent. It'll take all of us to reverse 40 years of neoliberalism and build a more equal, democratic and sustainable society. So join us: https://action.compassonline.org.uk/all_hands_on_deck26 Aug 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mty4h6qozs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mtm5wroktk22In and amongst a bleak global outlook, 'hope' is returning as one of they key campaign agendas across the progressive aisle. Baroness Ruth Lister explores hope as a political theory in this new essay for Compass 🔽 https://www.compassonline.org.uk/hope-and-resistance-in-dark-times/21 Aug 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm5wroktk22https://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mtlp3p5hdc22The second batch of our '100 Ideas for 100 Days of the Burnham Government' just dropped. After week one's democratic reform, devolution, immigration, foreign policy & defence, week 2 focuses on tax, inequality, ownership, technology & sustainability. https://www.compassonline.org.uk/100-ideas-for-100-days-of-the-burnham-government/21 Aug 2026 11:51 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlp3p5hdc22https://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mtdyebhu2c2oOUT NOW! We sat down with the team at Warwick Think Tank to discuss the involvement of young people in politics - does it need fixing? How do we do that? Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!18 Aug 2026 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtdyebhu2c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mtby3blxjc2oThe people of Clacton were left with a choice between Reform and a comedian with a bucket on his head. Politicians need to stop taking voters for granted and start strategically figuring out how to stop not just Reform, but the causes of Reform. Compass Director Neal Lawson in @theipaper.com.17 Aug 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtby3blxjc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mtboy2wwtc27After running the entire industry into the ground, the idea that private water companies could charge bill-payers even more for an essential life resource is astounding. 1.8 million people are in water poverty and two thirds of the country are in drought. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Aug 2026 12:23 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtboy2wwtc27https://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mszylcse2s27The people of Clacton aren't pawns to be played with. Compass Director Neal Lawson on the Clacton by-election in @theguardian.com.14 Aug 2026 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszylcse2s27https://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mspt2qmxc22tBritain is facing a crisis of trust and power. That's why today we're launching Better! - an alliance to remove the grip on power, wealth and information by the few - and return it to the many - for a better future for all. 🧵1/410 Aug 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspt2qmxc22thttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3msv4zkg6ck27Britain's democracy is in crisis, with ever-falling turnout figures blowing holes in mandates up and down the nation. Youth turnout in particular needs our attention, writes Professor James Sloam @royalholloway.bsky.social. https://www.compassonline.org.uk/rejuvenating-british-democracy-in-a-hostile-environment/12 Aug 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv4zkg6ck27https://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3msuzxbr6es27We're pleased to say Compassion in Politics (@compinpolitics.bsky.social) has joined as a co-sponsor of the Better! coalition. Together we can deliver Better Votes, Better Media and Better Taxes to change the failed operating system of British politics.12 Aug 2026 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msuzxbr6es27https://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mssvmg3b4c27Read analysis of the policies the Better! campaign is proposing for Better Votes, Media and Taxes here👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Aug 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssvmg3b4c27https://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mssicacrt227"Our political system is not working. We don't have fair votes, we don't have fair media and we don't have fair taxes." If we fix these three things, we can start to fix everything else. Things can be Better!11 Aug 2026 11:13 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssicacrt227https://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3msq5fhtekk2uToday we've joined with 10 other organisations to launch Better! Better Votes. Better Media. Better Taxes. If we can change these three then we can change the entire operating system of broken politics in Britain. Coverage in @theipaper.com.10 Aug 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msq5fhtekk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3mspt2qmxc22tBritain is facing a crisis of trust and power. That's why today we're launching Better! - an alliance to remove the grip on power, wealth and information by the few - and return it to the many - for a better future for all. 🧵1/410 Aug 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspt2qmxc22thttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3msdiygf5ks2uEMERGENCY PODCAST! Andy Burnham has pledged to 'end 40 years of neoliberalism' - but is that what he's actually set out to do? Compass Director Neal Lawson sits down with @labourlewis.bsky.social, @profafinlayson.bsky.social @jemgilbert.bsky.social & Sue Goss. Wherever you get your podcasts!05 Aug 2026 12:16 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdiygf5ks2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3msdbenzffc27Come join the Compass team! We're hiring an Organiser 🤝📣 If you like talking to and building with volunteers across different progressive political traditions, then apply here: https://www.compassonline.org.uk/were-hiring-apply-to-be-an-organiser-at-compass/05 Aug 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdbenzffc27https://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3msd7kfl6xk27Come work with us! 💻📢 We're looking for a Digital Engagement Officer! If you like creating content, moving people to action and finding the perfect words to land a message, then apply to join our growing team: https://www.compassonline.org.uk/digital-engagement-officer/05 Aug 2026 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msd7kfl6xk27https://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3msazgwfxls2uThe Greater Manchester Mayoral by-election showed Britain's fragmented politics for what it is: a two-bloc system where a Progressive Majority are willing to form. But there are bigger issues facing progressives down the line. Compass Director Neal Lawson for @theguardian.com.04 Aug 2026 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3msazgwfxls2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3ms6udi7uik2uCompass are hiring for two roles! The first is a Political Organiser - getting us ever closer to politicians, civil society and our members on the ground. Second is a Digital Engagement Officer - covering all things on our digital communications! Apply below!03 Aug 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6udi7uik2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/compassoffice.bsky.social/post/3ms6rpp3uss2uTalks of a Reform-Restore pact - a Regressive Alliance - should alarm every progressive in this country. It is time to galvanise Britain's Progressive Majority.03 Aug 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:jca64o2gx3cggkginqk5ukcu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6rpp3uss2u