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Alexander Gardiner

@alexgardiner.bsky.social

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Politics junkie, TV CEO, Arsenal fan, Londoner. Over the years I’ve made political debate shows, documentaries and factual entertainment. School governor.

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Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 4d

How can they speak for Britain if they can’t even spell it?

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 5d

Dear Gods of all that is stupid...

IT'S REAL.

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 5d

Tory Conference debate on free speech. You see? Sometimes being "cancelled" is a mercy.

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Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 7d

Great to see Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson drop in to speak to Islington residents today. @islingtonnlabour.bsky.social

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Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 10d

What a dull second half. #arsenal #afc

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 11d

That speech really put fire in my belly. The battle is for the soul of our country against the false promises of snake oil salesmen on both the left and right. I’m up for the fight. #labour2025

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 15d

The questions you get asked on the doorstep: “Does Andy Burnham dye his hair?”
Apparently this is a character issue.

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 21d

Ellis Rosen

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 21d

It gets worse. leftfootforward.org/2025/09/a-gr...

A group called ‘Our Party’ is trying to take over ‘Your Party’

They've called for Corbyn and Sultana to 'hand the reins over to the grassroots membership'

leftfootforward.org

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Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 23d

This quite entertaining.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Corbyn clashes with Sultana over membership portal as split emerges in new party

Ex-Labour leader says ‘legal advice being taken’ over issue, while Sultana also claims ‘sexist boys’ club’ is running party

www.theguardian.com

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 25d

Why’s he wearing a Liverpool FC tie?

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 25d

Tim Gaude, New Scientist

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 27d

“If we are to believe the BBC, all that remains is to select the psalms for the prime minister’s requiem.” Quite right from Philip Stephens. Let’s not join in their hysteria.

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Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · 29d

Could have got @radiohead.wastehq.social tickets, but what family can afford those prices?

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · Sep 11

Hello London

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · Sep 10

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · Sep 6

Such a provocative sight to see in diverse and vibrant Kentish Town. I love my country but we all know this is about wanting to return to an ossified 1950s Britain.

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · Sep 4

Folks, Nigel Farage and the Daily Mail think we live in North Korea. Have they lost the plot or does your home and workplace have a photo of our supreme leader to which you genuflect every day?

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Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · Sep 3

What a great team.

Cllr James Potts @jamespotts6.bsky.social · Sep 3

Humbled to have been re-selected as one of Labour’s candidates for Junction Ward alongside my good friends Sheila Chapman and Ben Gregg! A huge thanks to Labour members for putting their faith in us. The hard work continues to hold the seat next May 🌹

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · Sep 1

Tim Allan is an excellent appointment by the Prime Minister.

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · Sep 1

End of the Road festival.

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Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · Aug 22

Such an important victory by @theguardian.com An attempt to silence and bully victims fails www.theguardian.com/media/2025/a...

Noel Clarke loses libel case against Guardian over sexual misconduct investigation

High court rejects actor’s claim that accusations against him by more than 20 women were false and part of a conspiracy

www.theguardian.com

Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · Aug 20

Between Aug 24 and Sept 4, 2015, 78% of the coverage of politicians on CNN focused on Trump. He of course went on to win in 2016.
Are the BBC now in danger of doing the same to Farage?

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Alexander Gardiner @alexgardiner.bsky.social · Aug 20

(New Yorker)