Ali Blair
@alibcd.bsky.social
“Wish I’d said that …” tea addict, like to be by the sea - need light. Brexit was never the answer. Avoid Covid.
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The data is clear: FPTP is the worst voting system for women's representation.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union finds year after year that PR is associated with more gender-equal parliaments.
Think of all the talented women that our system shuts out of politics, and the difference they could make.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union finds year after year that PR is associated with more gender-equal parliaments.
Think of all the talented women that our system shuts out of politics, and the difference they could make.
A step towards equality: PR and women's representation - Make Votes Matter
By Marli, an English Literature graduate from Lancaster University and Young Make Votes Matter activist.
makevotesmatter.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The data is clear: FPTP is the worst voting system for women's representation.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union finds year after year that PR is associated with more gender-equal parliaments.
Think of all the talented women that our system shuts out of politics, and the difference they could make.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union finds year after year that PR is associated with more gender-equal parliaments.
Think of all the talented women that our system shuts out of politics, and the difference they could make.
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This is the same group that seems to have an open invitation to appear on every single BBC political programme going, without ever declaring their funding
🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
This is the same group that seems to have an open invitation to appear on every single BBC political programme going, without ever declaring their funding
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Will there be any *political* accountability for this costly mess? Nope, thought not. If you're hoping to see or hear Rishi Sunak MP - the man in charge of the Treasury at the time - being interrogated about it on the Beeb and other broadcast outlets today or tomorrow, I have a bridge to sell you.
Covid scheme fraud hit almost £11bn but much 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Will there be any *political* accountability for this costly mess? Nope, thought not. If you're hoping to see or hear Rishi Sunak MP - the man in charge of the Treasury at the time - being interrogated about it on the Beeb and other broadcast outlets today or tomorrow, I have a bridge to sell you.
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Yep, he wants nothing but deregulating crypto to help his crypto business and scrapping net zero to help his aviation fuel business. Which by pure coincidence are two of our policies.
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Yep, he wants nothing but deregulating crypto to help his crypto business and scrapping net zero to help his aviation fuel business. Which by pure coincidence are two of our policies.
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"If I could be a kind of Machiavellian adviser to Keir Starmer, whispering in his ear, I'd say restart the culture war."
The Telegraph's Poppy Coburn gives her advice to Keir Starmer on how to "not lose as badly" at the next general election.
#Newsnight
The Telegraph's Poppy Coburn gives her advice to Keir Starmer on how to "not lose as badly" at the next general election.
#Newsnight
December 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"If I could be a kind of Machiavellian adviser to Keir Starmer, whispering in his ear, I'd say restart the culture war."
The Telegraph's Poppy Coburn gives her advice to Keir Starmer on how to "not lose as badly" at the next general election.
#Newsnight
The Telegraph's Poppy Coburn gives her advice to Keir Starmer on how to "not lose as badly" at the next general election.
#Newsnight
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
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"PFI is no way to procure durable public buildings cost-effectively, so it should certainly not be repeated."
💯This letter is, literally, right on the money. We should not be bringing public-private finance back into the NHS.
💯This letter is, literally, right on the money. We should not be bringing public-private finance back into the NHS.
Let’s not repeat the folly of PFIs for NHS buildings | Letter
strongLetter: /strongPFI contracts tend to be led by building contractors rather than architects, and too often savings in costs and time are at the expense of design, materials, and with high finance and safety, writes strongMartin Cook/strong
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"PFI is no way to procure durable public buildings cost-effectively, so it should certainly not be repeated."
💯This letter is, literally, right on the money. We should not be bringing public-private finance back into the NHS.
💯This letter is, literally, right on the money. We should not be bringing public-private finance back into the NHS.
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Reform UK went into Durham Council promising to find huge savings. They have managed to GROW the authority's deficit by over £11m *in the last two months*.
Grimes recommends “serious consideration” to increasing council tax “by the maximum 5%.” ~AA
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Grimes recommends “serious consideration” to increasing council tax “by the maximum 5%.” ~AA
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform cabinet backs £10mn cuts to start filling Durham’s growing black hole
Reform is now learning that running a big council is not as easy as it probably thought
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Reform UK went into Durham Council promising to find huge savings. They have managed to GROW the authority's deficit by over £11m *in the last two months*.
Grimes recommends “serious consideration” to increasing council tax “by the maximum 5%.” ~AA
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Grimes recommends “serious consideration” to increasing council tax “by the maximum 5%.” ~AA
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
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Glorious, cathartic, taking no shit at all, Stewart Lee.
Brexit: “like someone stepping round a massive pile of dogshit on the living room carpet. Every day. For nine years.”
If only all our media could be as ruthlessly challenging as this.
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
Brexit: “like someone stepping round a massive pile of dogshit on the living room carpet. Every day. For nine years.”
If only all our media could be as ruthlessly challenging as this.
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
November 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Glorious, cathartic, taking no shit at all, Stewart Lee.
Brexit: “like someone stepping round a massive pile of dogshit on the living room carpet. Every day. For nine years.”
If only all our media could be as ruthlessly challenging as this.
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
Brexit: “like someone stepping round a massive pile of dogshit on the living room carpet. Every day. For nine years.”
If only all our media could be as ruthlessly challenging as this.
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
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Hope to see some of you at our Eurocafé tomorrow 👇
Our Eurocafé is on this Saturday November 29th at the Social Hub 15 Candleriggs 3-5pm
Hope you can join us! ☕️🍷
Hope you can join us! ☕️🍷
November 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Hope to see some of you at our Eurocafé tomorrow 👇
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I’m beyond proud of Peter Ettedgui speaking out about Farage and the vile antisemitic abuse he endured. I first heard Peter’s story nearly 20 years ago when Farage was a virtual nobody. It’s not a hit job. Just the truth
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I’m beyond proud of Peter Ettedgui speaking out about Farage and the vile antisemitic abuse he endured. I first heard Peter’s story nearly 20 years ago when Farage was a virtual nobody. It’s not a hit job. Just the truth
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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1945 the British made sure that Germanys public broadcasting system would never be taken over by an authoritarian leader again by creating a complicated federal system.
They didn’t see to that at home which has left the BBC vulnerable.
This needs to change now.
They didn’t see to that at home which has left the BBC vulnerable.
This needs to change now.
Well, this is quite a serious allegation. I do hope the BBC shows true impartiality and investigate whether or not some of its Board members are systemically biased. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
Sources say Robbie Gibb amplified criticisms of Trump, Gaza and trans rights coverage, and had ‘a lot of oxygen in the room’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM
1945 the British made sure that Germanys public broadcasting system would never be taken over by an authoritarian leader again by creating a complicated federal system.
They didn’t see to that at home which has left the BBC vulnerable.
This needs to change now.
They didn’t see to that at home which has left the BBC vulnerable.
This needs to change now.
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Study concludes: 'Influenza, SARSCoV2, HIV, hepatitis C virus, and herpes zoster were associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events. Vaccines may play an important role in preventing the risk of cardiovascular disease.' @ahajournals.bsky.social
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
November 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Study concludes: 'Influenza, SARSCoV2, HIV, hepatitis C virus, and herpes zoster were associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events. Vaccines may play an important role in preventing the risk of cardiovascular disease.' @ahajournals.bsky.social
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
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New York Times Oct 2024.
“DONALD TRUMP SAYS HE WILL PROSECUTE HIS ENEMIES ORDER MASS DEPORTATIONS USE SOLDIERS AGAINST CITIZENS PLAY POLITICS WITH DISASTERS ABANDON ALLIES,” the cover warned in all-capital letters. “BELIEVE HIM.”
Yes. Well 🇺🇸. How are you doing?
“DONALD TRUMP SAYS HE WILL PROSECUTE HIS ENEMIES ORDER MASS DEPORTATIONS USE SOLDIERS AGAINST CITIZENS PLAY POLITICS WITH DISASTERS ABANDON ALLIES,” the cover warned in all-capital letters. “BELIEVE HIM.”
Yes. Well 🇺🇸. How are you doing?
November 2, 2025 at 8:17 AM
New York Times Oct 2024.
“DONALD TRUMP SAYS HE WILL PROSECUTE HIS ENEMIES ORDER MASS DEPORTATIONS USE SOLDIERS AGAINST CITIZENS PLAY POLITICS WITH DISASTERS ABANDON ALLIES,” the cover warned in all-capital letters. “BELIEVE HIM.”
Yes. Well 🇺🇸. How are you doing?
“DONALD TRUMP SAYS HE WILL PROSECUTE HIS ENEMIES ORDER MASS DEPORTATIONS USE SOLDIERS AGAINST CITIZENS PLAY POLITICS WITH DISASTERS ABANDON ALLIES,” the cover warned in all-capital letters. “BELIEVE HIM.”
Yes. Well 🇺🇸. How are you doing?
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'Vaccination continues to help protect against severe illness, hospitalisations and deaths arising from COVID-19,' according to @ukhsa.bsky.social, source: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/26/w...
So, please support this petition and share on your social media networks.
👉 www.change.org/Make-Covid-V...
So, please support this petition and share on your social media networks.
👉 www.change.org/Make-Covid-V...
November 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
'Vaccination continues to help protect against severe illness, hospitalisations and deaths arising from COVID-19,' according to @ukhsa.bsky.social, source: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/26/w...
So, please support this petition and share on your social media networks.
👉 www.change.org/Make-Covid-V...
So, please support this petition and share on your social media networks.
👉 www.change.org/Make-Covid-V...
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California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.
Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
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I don't know who to credit this image to, but anyway, they got the price wrong.
That 2/9d should read £122 million
That 2/9d should read £122 million
October 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I don't know who to credit this image to, but anyway, they got the price wrong.
That 2/9d should read £122 million
That 2/9d should read £122 million
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It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]
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The disappearance of America’s leadership class at a time like this means that the rest of us have to be leaders. We can no longer wait to be led by those with the power and authority to lead. You must lead, I must lead, all of us must lead. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
October 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The disappearance of America’s leadership class at a time like this means that the rest of us have to be leaders. We can no longer wait to be led by those with the power and authority to lead. You must lead, I must lead, all of us must lead. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
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The Farce Will Be With Him... Always.
Trump: "We have Darth Vader. You know Darth Vader, right? Darth Vader is a man who is sitting -- is that Darth? Stand up please. Does everybody know -- they call him Darth Vader, I call him a fine man. But he's cutting Democrat priorities and they're never gonna get them back."
October 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The Farce Will Be With Him... Always.
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