Many metaphors have been used to describe the impressive rise of the Green Party of England and Wales under the leadership of Zack Polanski, from an optimistic ‘green tidal wave’…
22 Apr, 2026
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27 Mar, 2026
Lessons from Down Under
Pasokification is a real thing. All across liberal democracies we have seen the erosion in support for the traditional centre-left, social democratic parties - be that PASOK in Greece, Parti…
23 Mar, 2026
Who Does the Nominating?
Boss Tweed, the infamous leader of New York’s Tammany Hall Democratic Party machine in the mid-1800s, once said; “I don't care who does the electing, as long as I get…
17 Mar, 2026
Are the Lib Dems a Progressive Party?
This was originally delivered as a speech for ‘Are the Lib Dems a progressive party’ fringe event on Saturday 14th March 2026. Let me address the title of this meeting…
14 Mar, 2026
Speech to the Alliance Party Conference by Andy Burnham
The below is the speech delivered by the Labour & Co-operative Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to the Alliance Party Conference in Belfast on Saturday 14th March 2026. Thanks…
27 Feb, 2026
Gorton and Denton By-Election: Hopeful, Historic, and a Call to Cooperate
Compass warmly congratulates Hannah Spencer and the Greens on their by-election victory in Gorton and Denton last night. It was spectacular. It was a victory for radical hope and a…
25 Feb, 2026
Our new co-chairs!
Caroline Lucas and Jon Yeung announced as new Compass co-chairs! Subject to a formal vote by Compass members and from the current Compass board at their next meeting in March,…
20 Feb, 2026
Britannia, Rule Ourselves
From Empire to Vassal-State When Donald Trump threatens to annex Greenland, insults British veterans, or drags people off Scottish soil, Britain fumes; then does nothing. Prime Minister Starmer condemns, NATO…
13 Feb, 2023
Compass is Hiring a Digital Engagement Officer!
Compass is looking to recruit a Digital Engagement Officer as we enter an exciting new period for UK politics in 2026. The Digital Engagement Officer will lead on writing copy…
28 Jan, 2026
Compass Board Meeting Jan 22 Summary
The Compass Board met on January 22nd for another hybrid meeting with one staff member and one board member joining online. The meeting focused on Compass' three pronged strategy, our…
26 Jan, 2026
Our view on Andy Burnham
Politics now moves at a furious pace. It does so because the foundations beneath our feet, economically, ecologically, socially and technologically, keep shifting. As progressives who want a much more…
07 Jan, 2026
A Britain Worth Fighting For
For 46 years since Margaret Thatcher moved into Downing Street, we’ve been told what can’t be done. What must be cut. What jobs must be lost. Which public services we…