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[Compass @CompassOffice]

Change:NOW! was a historic, hopeful moment for progressives.

On 30th May, we brought together 800+ campaigners, thinkers, politicians and activists to build the movement for a more democratic future.

At a moment of profound political and economic division, we showed that the values that unite progressives are stronger than the forces pulling us apart. Together, we can build a bold, pragmatic agenda capable of uniting people against the far right.

[Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis]

🌊Water shouldn't be a commodity. It should be a public good.

Over 160,000 people have signed a petition demanding a referendum on public ownership of water - enough to force a debate in Parliament on Monday 14th September.

Help me fill the room: https://t.co/izO7Olfuj1

[Compass @CompassOffice]

TONIGHT! Compass Members can join our Deputy Director, Lena, as we get into the nitty gritty on a topic incredibly close to Compass' heart: public ownership of water.

With @CatHobbs and @ewan_mg!

[Compass @CompassOffice]

Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/IjmPdFIPQj

Spotify: https://t.co/wt4rQ1pYHb

[Compass @CompassOffice]

Our episode on The Guardian’s Legacies of Enslavement Programme is now available wherever you get your podcasts! Tune in for a fascinating discussion of Restorative Justice between the Programme's Director, Ebony Riddell Bamber, its editorial lead, Maya Wolfe-Robinson, and Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis

[Compass @CompassOffice]

Listen to Compass Director @Neal_Compass on the latest episode of The News Agents podcast - discussing all things on the new Prime Minister.

Out now wherever you get your podcasts!

[The News Agents @TheNewsAgents]

"They will turn against him, when they see the opportunity. I hope he knows it," says @Neal_Compass

Is Andy Burnham surrounded by enough loyalists to survive when the going gets tough…

Or are there too many ‘fair-weather friends’?

@lewis_goodall

[Compass @CompassOffice]

As Labour eyes welfare cuts again, @Neal_Compass sets out why Starmer's approach failed - and how Burnham could build a welfare settlement that actually holds.

Read: https://t.co/fsiSIEks78

[Make Votes Matter @MakeVotesMatter]

Andy Burnham says he wants to redistribute power to every corner of the country. That's a noble goal.

But it cannot be achieved without ensuring that all votes count equally, regardless of your postcode.

To empower left behind communities, we need Proportional Representation.

[Cat Hobbs @CatHobbs]

"Public control, more public control, greater public control" ⁉️

NO - after 40 years of failed privatisation of the essentials we want public OWNERSHIP 💧💡🚌🚄🏥📮

Backed by the public, all profits reinvested, nothing less

Here's why:

[Compass @CompassOffice]

full story: https://t.co/5C0pM77qjM

[Compass @CompassOffice]

🌊 Fantastic to see another council call for water to be brought back into public hands!

Privatised water means shareholders gain and we pay for their mess. We're sick of it.

Cornwall Council is now one of a dozen councils standing up for what 82% of the public want.

[Compass @CompassOffice]

We always say that our members are the lifeblood of Compass, and last week showed that.

It was incredible to see their passion, ideas and energy at our first ever Membership Convention. Together, we identified the biggest challenges, explored the biggest opportunities, and debated where Compass can have the greatest impact.

It showed how our members of all party stripes or none consistently stand up for the Good Society we're building.

[Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis]

If water were publicly owned, there would be nowhere for any water bosses to hide or manipulate water quality tests.

This problem literally only exists under privatisation.

[Compass @CompassOffice]

@LabourList https://t.co/DQvYaNjgQj

[Compass @CompassOffice]

Public ownership is the only viable model to make Britain's water industry work for customers.

Talk of mutualisation or not-for-profit models simply faces the same problems we're seeing right now.

Compass Deputy Director Lena Swedlow for @LabourList.

[Compass @CompassOffice]

@Neal_Compass @NewStatesman https://t.co/q36N2Sgcma

[Compass @CompassOffice]

PM Andy Burnham's instincts are right so far - but if he is to get us out of this political mire then he must stick to his promise to 'end business as usual'. That means wholesale democratic, electoral and economic reform.

Compass Director @Neal_Compass for the @NewStatesman.

[Compass @CompassOffice]

A very unexpected question from Times Radio to Compass Director @Neal_Compass this morning.

[Compass @CompassOffice]

This is a momentous day, but there's a huge challenge ahead for Andy Burnham.

@Neal_Compass on Times Radio

[Compass @CompassOffice]

Andy Burnham has handed Labour a lifeline. Now the challenge: end business as usual.

@Neal_Compass for BBC Today