Alice-Wonders.bsky.social
@alice-wonders.bsky.social
Actor, secret wordsmith & poet, creative, youth mentor & grassroots netball coach. Often found shouting at girls to move their hips. Realising that a healthy life is keeping them hips loose. Speak out or sieze up!
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I've written a couple of things over the last days about how the government and much of Westminster remaining on X as the platform becomes increasingly toxic is having consequences for our politics...
Our politics is increasingly normalised to racism – because politicians are addicted to X
The platform has quietly dragged British politics into a dark place
inews.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I've written a couple of things over the last days about how the government and much of Westminster remaining on X as the platform becomes increasingly toxic is having consequences for our politics...
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Amazing. After nearly losing her house, and being locked away in a legal battle for years because of one innocuous line in her last TED Talk, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social returns to the Lion’s Den, and calls out the Broligarchs
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED
YouTube video by TED
youtu.be
April 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Amazing. After nearly losing her house, and being locked away in a legal battle for years because of one innocuous line in her last TED Talk, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social returns to the Lion’s Den, and calls out the Broligarchs
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
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"Russia used disinformation campaigns to undermine Western democracies, and Brexit was no exception. Reports from parliament’s intelligence and security committee highlighted the extent of Russian influence, with cyber campaigns and misinformation spreading instability in the UK and across Europe."
Brexit has left Britain weaker — the UK-EU reset must go further
Last week, I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the UK’s relationship with the European Union — a discussion that, nearly eight years after the referendum, remains as important as ever. The Brexit ...
www.politics.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"Russia used disinformation campaigns to undermine Western democracies, and Brexit was no exception. Reports from parliament’s intelligence and security committee highlighted the extent of Russian influence, with cyber campaigns and misinformation spreading instability in the UK and across Europe."
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We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
March 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
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🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
March 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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On this day 22 years ago, the US launched its illegal invasion of Iraq on the basis of lies about Iraq producing WMD's.
During the war, the US tortured with impunity, destroyed civilian infrastructure, and killed over a million people.
We will never forget.
During the war, the US tortured with impunity, destroyed civilian infrastructure, and killed over a million people.
We will never forget.
March 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
On this day 22 years ago, the US launched its illegal invasion of Iraq on the basis of lies about Iraq producing WMD's.
During the war, the US tortured with impunity, destroyed civilian infrastructure, and killed over a million people.
We will never forget.
During the war, the US tortured with impunity, destroyed civilian infrastructure, and killed over a million people.
We will never forget.
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Like so many, the #labour party left me behind, I found a mew home with @TheGreenParty
Many are waking up, this labour government is a continuation of the tories
The only party standing up for ordinary people are the #Greens
What are you waiting for
join.greenparty.org.uk
Many are waking up, this labour government is a continuation of the tories
The only party standing up for ordinary people are the #Greens
What are you waiting for
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party with the policies needed to tackle the climate crisis.
join.greenparty.org.uk
March 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Like so many, the #labour party left me behind, I found a mew home with @TheGreenParty
Many are waking up, this labour government is a continuation of the tories
The only party standing up for ordinary people are the #Greens
What are you waiting for
join.greenparty.org.uk
Many are waking up, this labour government is a continuation of the tories
The only party standing up for ordinary people are the #Greens
What are you waiting for
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Just 1% of the UK population has wealth of £2.8 trillion, compared to £2.4 trillion held by 70% of the population combined.
The richest FOUR Britons have more wealth than 20m people combined.
Rich have hijacked govts.
Must tax the rich to improve life chances of the rest.
The richest FOUR Britons have more wealth than 20m people combined.
Rich have hijacked govts.
Must tax the rich to improve life chances of the rest.
Here’s how Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement must offer hope
'The government needs to recalibrate policies'
leftfootforward.org
March 12, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Just 1% of the UK population has wealth of £2.8 trillion, compared to £2.4 trillion held by 70% of the population combined.
The richest FOUR Britons have more wealth than 20m people combined.
Rich have hijacked govts.
Must tax the rich to improve life chances of the rest.
The richest FOUR Britons have more wealth than 20m people combined.
Rich have hijacked govts.
Must tax the rich to improve life chances of the rest.
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£14.9bn was spent on unusable or fraudulent PPE deals.
Nearly £10bn of this was profit.
Not a penny has been recovered.
Nearly £10bn of this was profit.
Not a penny has been recovered.
March 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
£14.9bn was spent on unusable or fraudulent PPE deals.
Nearly £10bn of this was profit.
Not a penny has been recovered.
Nearly £10bn of this was profit.
Not a penny has been recovered.
Agreed. Considering vote leave cheated. With the obee spend and let's not forget Cambridge Analytica.
If Brexit had never happened…
…we’d be much wealthier, with more investment in public services, better trade - and with our parliament & govt having spent the last decade doing far more productive things.
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…we’d be much wealthier, with more investment in public services, better trade - and with our parliament & govt having spent the last decade doing far more productive things.
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February 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Agreed. Considering vote leave cheated. With the obee spend and let's not forget Cambridge Analytica.
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If Brexit had never happened…
…we’d be much wealthier, with more investment in public services, better trade - and with our parliament & govt having spent the last decade doing far more productive things.
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…we’d be much wealthier, with more investment in public services, better trade - and with our parliament & govt having spent the last decade doing far more productive things.
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February 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
If Brexit had never happened…
…we’d be much wealthier, with more investment in public services, better trade - and with our parliament & govt having spent the last decade doing far more productive things.
🇬🇧🇪🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺
…we’d be much wealthier, with more investment in public services, better trade - and with our parliament & govt having spent the last decade doing far more productive things.
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Every time Trump speaks of Gaza I see this.
February 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Every time Trump speaks of Gaza I see this.
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The A&E Crisis Shows How the NHS Is Getting Worse and the Govt Has No Real Plans to Fix It’.
It is a political choice, part of privatisation strategy.
Govts that bailout banks & energy companies, fund foreign wars, hand subsidies & tax cuts to corporations/rich can relieve suffering.
It is a political choice, part of privatisation strategy.
Govts that bailout banks & energy companies, fund foreign wars, hand subsidies & tax cuts to corporations/rich can relieve suffering.
'The A&E Crisis Shows How the NHS Is Getting Worse and the Government Has No Real Plans to Fix It'
Politicians are refusing to take meaningful action to resolve the perma-crisis in our health service, writes NHS Doctor, David Oliver
bylinetimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The A&E Crisis Shows How the NHS Is Getting Worse and the Govt Has No Real Plans to Fix It’.
It is a political choice, part of privatisation strategy.
Govts that bailout banks & energy companies, fund foreign wars, hand subsidies & tax cuts to corporations/rich can relieve suffering.
It is a political choice, part of privatisation strategy.
Govts that bailout banks & energy companies, fund foreign wars, hand subsidies & tax cuts to corporations/rich can relieve suffering.
So I woke
Wondered what is this world I'm in.
Then went back to sleep. being anti-woke I can live in my dreams.
Wondered what is this world I'm in.
Then went back to sleep. being anti-woke I can live in my dreams.
February 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
So I woke
Wondered what is this world I'm in.
Then went back to sleep. being anti-woke I can live in my dreams.
Wondered what is this world I'm in.
Then went back to sleep. being anti-woke I can live in my dreams.
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The eclipses shifting into the Pisces - Virgo axis over the next 18 months is offering us a major clue about how to ride these waves of political chaos. Either you’ll find your peace through spiritual practice / service to others…
February 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The eclipses shifting into the Pisces - Virgo axis over the next 18 months is offering us a major clue about how to ride these waves of political chaos. Either you’ll find your peace through spiritual practice / service to others…
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Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
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2019-2024: £44bn lost to fraud in UK Govt depts under the Tories - often run by members now in Badenoch's Shadow Cabinet.
Contracts for cronies, PPE procurement, COVID loans & furlough scheme, Eat Out to Help Out, R&D tax credits.
Ministers ignored concerns. Who is called to account?
Contracts for cronies, PPE procurement, COVID loans & furlough scheme, Eat Out to Help Out, R&D tax credits.
Ministers ignored concerns. Who is called to account?
Kemi Badenoch's top team ran departments that gave £20k a minute to fraudsters
New analysis reveals that since 2019, over £44 billion of taxpayer money was lost to fraud in departments under the Tories - often while they were run by members of Ms Badenoch's Shadow Cabinet
www.mirror.co.uk
February 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
2019-2024: £44bn lost to fraud in UK Govt depts under the Tories - often run by members now in Badenoch's Shadow Cabinet.
Contracts for cronies, PPE procurement, COVID loans & furlough scheme, Eat Out to Help Out, R&D tax credits.
Ministers ignored concerns. Who is called to account?
Contracts for cronies, PPE procurement, COVID loans & furlough scheme, Eat Out to Help Out, R&D tax credits.
Ministers ignored concerns. Who is called to account?
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Spain built a 385.9 mile high speed train line from Madrid to Barcelona it cost £8.1bn.
The UK is still building a 140 mile high speed train line which will cost over £100bn.
Who is stealing all the money?
The UK is still building a 140 mile high speed train line which will cost over £100bn.
Who is stealing all the money?
February 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Spain built a 385.9 mile high speed train line from Madrid to Barcelona it cost £8.1bn.
The UK is still building a 140 mile high speed train line which will cost over £100bn.
Who is stealing all the money?
The UK is still building a 140 mile high speed train line which will cost over £100bn.
Who is stealing all the money?
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In case you missed it ...
Two of the biggest players in delivering Brexit were the Tory and Labour strategists Dominic Cummings and Seumas Milne. According to this 2019 article, both had links to Russia. Cummings even spoke Russian, while Milne was a fan of East Germany before the wall came down.
Two of the biggest players in delivering Brexit were the Tory and Labour strategists Dominic Cummings and Seumas Milne. According to this 2019 article, both had links to Russia. Cummings even spoke Russian, while Milne was a fan of East Germany before the wall came down.
Cummings and Milne: The twin political powers pulling the strings
The name Dominic Cummings, spat across the Commons by sacked Tory MP Margot James yesterday, has of late dominated Westminster conversations - not least because he was discovered wandering Parliament’...
www.standard.co.uk
February 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In case you missed it ...
Two of the biggest players in delivering Brexit were the Tory and Labour strategists Dominic Cummings and Seumas Milne. According to this 2019 article, both had links to Russia. Cummings even spoke Russian, while Milne was a fan of East Germany before the wall came down.
Two of the biggest players in delivering Brexit were the Tory and Labour strategists Dominic Cummings and Seumas Milne. According to this 2019 article, both had links to Russia. Cummings even spoke Russian, while Milne was a fan of East Germany before the wall came down.
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As the mask keeps coming off and things start feeling more dystopian, just remember that the oppressor thrives off of our cynicism and hopelessness. Surround yourself with people who not only still believe a better world is possible, but that are actively building one through intentional actions.
January 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
As the mask keeps coming off and things start feeling more dystopian, just remember that the oppressor thrives off of our cynicism and hopelessness. Surround yourself with people who not only still believe a better world is possible, but that are actively building one through intentional actions.
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Disability benefits cuts by UK Labour Govt would be 'devastating' and 'increase absolute poverty',
Govt to run with Tory plans declared illegal by Court.
2.8m people chronically ill due to poor healthcare.
Some will lose over £400 a month.
How many will die?
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Govt to run with Tory plans declared illegal by Court.
2.8m people chronically ill due to poor healthcare.
Some will lose over £400 a month.
How many will die?
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Disability benefits cuts will be 'devastating' and 'increase poverty', Labour told
Labour has pledged to slash to cut the disability benefits bill, even after a High Court ruling found a consultation to be unlawful.
www.bigissue.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Disability benefits cuts by UK Labour Govt would be 'devastating' and 'increase absolute poverty',
Govt to run with Tory plans declared illegal by Court.
2.8m people chronically ill due to poor healthcare.
Some will lose over £400 a month.
How many will die?
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Govt to run with Tory plans declared illegal by Court.
2.8m people chronically ill due to poor healthcare.
Some will lose over £400 a month.
How many will die?
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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Whoever dubbed this new US administration, the "Nerd Reich" was frankly a genius.
two men standing next to each other holding a computer monitor that says gamblers all star on it
ALT: two men standing next to each other holding a computer monitor that says gamblers all star on it
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Whoever dubbed this new US administration, the "Nerd Reich" was frankly a genius.