Grace Blakeley
@graceblakeley
I’ve been shadow banned on X 👀 if you want to see my stuff it’s all on Insta (@grace.blakeley) and Substack http://graceblakeley.substack.com
In a media landscape where nuanced political breakthroughs are often credited to ‘genius Svengalis’, spin doctor Morgan McSweeney has become the crown prince of Starmerism. But now his fragile empire is crumbling to dust. tribunemag.co.uk/2025/07/mcswee…
Genius Svengali, political mastermind, electoral messiah, serial winner........or not. For Tribune, I wrote about the cult of Morgan McSweeney, its demise and what it tells us about Britain's media & politics 🧵
In a media landscape where nuanced political breakthroughs are often credited to ‘genius Svengalis’, spin doctor Morgan McSweeney has become the crown prince of Starmerism. But now his fragile empire is crumbling to dust. tribunemag.co.uk/2025/07/mcswee…
We’re bringing eco-socialism to the Green Party. Building a movement that fights corporate greed, inequality and climate breakdown. Become a member of Greens Organise by 5pm 19th July to vote for our first ever Steering Group. @graceblakeley
'Murky water' is essential reading for anyone concerned with the future of our most vital resource. Our water system is a mess. Rising bills and rivers full of sewage grab the headlines, but the greater threat is climate crisis, bringing increased drought and flooding. [1/2]
Water and sewage are critical infrastructure for public health. The Independent Water Commission final report makes important recommendations including on specific public health targets. gov.uk/government/pub…
“The Labour Party is showing itself to be a credible threat to liberal democracy.” @graceblakeley writes about how the UK Labour Party has strayed from its roots with its continued deference to Israel.
Read my latest piece on the AI productivity paradox: graceblakeley.substack.com/p/the-ai-produ…

Towards a New Model Left Party - The Case for a British DSA medium.com/@maxshanly/tow…
Organize. Rebuild. Fight back. @graceblakeley shows that the only way to take on a political system captured by capital is to build power rooted in movements, organizing, and collective action. 🔗 perspectivesjournal.ca/neoliberalisms…
These guys are great - give them a hand if you can!
We weren't sure whether to post this thread. But we decided to be honest about how tough it is to be a small charity working on climate right now. If you just want to do something to help, click here: wearepossible.org/climatethousand If you want to read a bit more, here's a 🧵
We weren't sure whether to post this thread. But we decided to be honest about how tough it is to be a small charity working on climate right now. If you just want to do something to help, click here: wearepossible.org/climatethousand If you want to read a bit more, here's a 🧵
Interview request! If you work in the gig economy, or are falsely self-employed, I want to talk to you about how this kind of work affects you and your relationships with other workers - for an upcoming book on competitive individualism. Get in touch if that's you!
This is on Wednesday in Bristol! A few tickets still left
Excited to be in conversation with @graceblakeley at @Book_Haus Bristol next week! Tickets here: bookhausbristol.com/events/#e127278
Another incredible year at @CooperativesUK conference 🙌


👏Great stuff from Steve Coogan at #CoopCongress, talking about how feeling ‘politically homeless’ led him to co‑operativism and supporting @MiddCooperating, which is making a huge difference in its community! #IYC2025
⚡️Right now!⚡️@graceblakeley opening the first Great Hall afternoon session of #CoopCongress: ‘New Pioneers: What Greater Manchester is doing 180 years on to build a fair & equitable world.’ Powerful words addressing power and social inequalities from Grace! 💻Don’t miss out!…
Excited to be in conversation with @graceblakeley at @Book_Haus Bristol next week! Tickets here: bookhausbristol.com/events/#e127278
Anyone who wants to take on the Tories, Reform and this failing Labour government is a friend of mine. Looking forward to seeing what this looks like in practice.
Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party. Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country. Join us. The time is now. Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-tea…