Melinda 💚
@alicemelinda.bsky.social
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My budget related motion passed!
We called for the Mayor to set aside funding in his final budget to provide trauma informed support for bereaved families and survivors of road collisions in the wake of the sudden closure of the charity Roadpeace.
Grateful to Assembly colleagues for support.
We called for the Mayor to set aside funding in his final budget to provide trauma informed support for bereaved families and survivors of road collisions in the wake of the sudden closure of the charity Roadpeace.
Grateful to Assembly colleagues for support.
MOTION AGREED: The London Assembly has called on the Mayor to make changes to the final draft consolidated budget for 2026-27 to provide more support for survivors of road collisions and their families. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
January 29, 2026 at 6:52 PM
My budget related motion passed!
We called for the Mayor to set aside funding in his final budget to provide trauma informed support for bereaved families and survivors of road collisions in the wake of the sudden closure of the charity Roadpeace.
Grateful to Assembly colleagues for support.
We called for the Mayor to set aside funding in his final budget to provide trauma informed support for bereaved families and survivors of road collisions in the wake of the sudden closure of the charity Roadpeace.
Grateful to Assembly colleagues for support.
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Two years ago today, Hind Rajab was killed by Israeli forces. She was five years old.
On 29th January 2024, Hind and her relatives were fired on by an Israeli tank when trying to flee to safety. Everyone in the vehicle was killed by the initial attack except Hind and her 15-year-old cousin, Layan.
On 29th January 2024, Hind and her relatives were fired on by an Israeli tank when trying to flee to safety. Everyone in the vehicle was killed by the initial attack except Hind and her 15-year-old cousin, Layan.
January 29, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Two years ago today, Hind Rajab was killed by Israeli forces. She was five years old.
On 29th January 2024, Hind and her relatives were fired on by an Israeli tank when trying to flee to safety. Everyone in the vehicle was killed by the initial attack except Hind and her 15-year-old cousin, Layan.
On 29th January 2024, Hind and her relatives were fired on by an Israeli tank when trying to flee to safety. Everyone in the vehicle was killed by the initial attack except Hind and her 15-year-old cousin, Layan.
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The DWP has a secret team planting benefit fraud propaganda in the mainstream media
EXCELLENT investigation by my @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
colleague Hannah Sharland www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
EXCELLENT investigation by my @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
colleague Hannah Sharland www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
EXCLUSIVE: the DWP has a secret team planting benefit fraud propaganda in the mainstream media
In an exclusive report, the Canary reveals that the DWP has internal guidance on placing propaganda in the MSM - including doxing claimants
www.thecanary.co
January 26, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The DWP has a secret team planting benefit fraud propaganda in the mainstream media
EXCELLENT investigation by my @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
colleague Hannah Sharland www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
EXCELLENT investigation by my @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
colleague Hannah Sharland www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Trump would be proud. The Labour government has absolutely no moral centre.
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Trump would be proud. The Labour government has absolutely no moral centre.
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The overall benefit cap must go.
It is a cruel measure that keeps hundreds of thousands in deep poverty.
Instead of persisting with austerity policies such as ripping support away from Disabled people, this Labour Govt must invest in social security that truly eliminates poverty. Scrap the cap.
It is a cruel measure that keeps hundreds of thousands in deep poverty.
Instead of persisting with austerity policies such as ripping support away from Disabled people, this Labour Govt must invest in social security that truly eliminates poverty. Scrap the cap.
Poverty is deepening.
🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.
People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.
This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.
🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.
People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.
This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.
January 27, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The overall benefit cap must go.
It is a cruel measure that keeps hundreds of thousands in deep poverty.
Instead of persisting with austerity policies such as ripping support away from Disabled people, this Labour Govt must invest in social security that truly eliminates poverty. Scrap the cap.
It is a cruel measure that keeps hundreds of thousands in deep poverty.
Instead of persisting with austerity policies such as ripping support away from Disabled people, this Labour Govt must invest in social security that truly eliminates poverty. Scrap the cap.
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Today we remember all of the victims who were murdered in the Holocaust and pay tribute to the survivors who share their stories so we may continue to learn from its horrors. May their memories be a blessing. #HolocaustMemorialDay
On Holocaust Memorial Day we remember those murdered during the Holocaust and all genocides.
#HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay
#HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay
January 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Today we remember all of the victims who were murdered in the Holocaust and pay tribute to the survivors who share their stories so we may continue to learn from its horrors. May their memories be a blessing. #HolocaustMemorialDay
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Quarter of the 300,000 children in England waiting for 12 months for NHS community care such as hearing services, speech and language therapy & disability support.
Human cost of fiscal rules, lack of public investment.
Lives ruined by political choices.
A better world is possible.
Human cost of fiscal rules, lack of public investment.
Lives ruined by political choices.
A better world is possible.
Children's early development at risk with year-long NHS waits
A quarter of the 300,000 children waiting for community NHS care have spent more than a year waiting.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Quarter of the 300,000 children in England waiting for 12 months for NHS community care such as hearing services, speech and language therapy & disability support.
Human cost of fiscal rules, lack of public investment.
Lives ruined by political choices.
A better world is possible.
Human cost of fiscal rules, lack of public investment.
Lives ruined by political choices.
A better world is possible.
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Hearing new Reform MP Suella Braverman gushing over service men and women when her party leader refused to fulsomely condemn Trump after he diminished the sacrifice of British soldiers in Afghanistan sums up politics in 2026. What they give a shit about changes from moment to moment.
January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Hearing new Reform MP Suella Braverman gushing over service men and women when her party leader refused to fulsomely condemn Trump after he diminished the sacrifice of British soldiers in Afghanistan sums up politics in 2026. What they give a shit about changes from moment to moment.
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Green Party now has over 190,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections... the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today!
The Green Party now has over 190,000 members!
Membership growth, polling surges, by-election wins and defections... the Green Party is making hope normal again.
Join today!
January 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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It's clear that the Green Party are the way to keep Reform out of Manchester.
We are already on the ground in Gorton and Denton - and we are going to be campaigning for every single vote.
A new Green MP representing the community.
Let's go!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
We are already on the ground in Gorton and Denton - and we are going to be campaigning for every single vote.
A new Green MP representing the community.
Let's go!
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 standing up for people and planet.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
January 25, 2026 at 1:37 PM
It's clear that the Green Party are the way to keep Reform out of Manchester.
We are already on the ground in Gorton and Denton - and we are going to be campaigning for every single vote.
A new Green MP representing the community.
Let's go!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
We are already on the ground in Gorton and Denton - and we are going to be campaigning for every single vote.
A new Green MP representing the community.
Let's go!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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And thus Labour shoots itself with precision accuracy in the foot ….
Fortunately @greenparty.org.uk
will be fighting the by-election to win and offering a powerful alternative to the hate-filled politics of Reform #MakeHopeNormalAgain
Fortunately @greenparty.org.uk
will be fighting the by-election to win and offering a powerful alternative to the hate-filled politics of Reform #MakeHopeNormalAgain
BREAKING: Labour’s NEC have blocked Andy Burnham’s candidacy.
January 25, 2026 at 12:17 PM
And thus Labour shoots itself with precision accuracy in the foot ….
Fortunately @greenparty.org.uk
will be fighting the by-election to win and offering a powerful alternative to the hate-filled politics of Reform #MakeHopeNormalAgain
Fortunately @greenparty.org.uk
will be fighting the by-election to win and offering a powerful alternative to the hate-filled politics of Reform #MakeHopeNormalAgain
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Reform’s newest MP backs scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance, saying that the healthcare system needs to be more “efficient”
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-mp-...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-mp-...
Reform MP Backs Privatising the NHS to Make It More 'Efficient'
Andrew Rosindell, who defected last week from the Conservatives, says he "would not object" to replacing free healthcare with a private insurance system
www.adambienkov.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Reform’s newest MP backs scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance, saying that the healthcare system needs to be more “efficient”
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-mp-...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-mp-...
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The world as we knew it has gone. But we can influence what comes next. Rejoining the EU is no longer an academic issue nor a decision borne of nostalgia. It’s a matter of political necessity
Me with Dominic Grieve for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
@europeanmovement.co.uk
▶️ buff.ly/YvqAyV8
Me with Dominic Grieve for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
@europeanmovement.co.uk
▶️ buff.ly/YvqAyV8
January 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The world as we knew it has gone. But we can influence what comes next. Rejoining the EU is no longer an academic issue nor a decision borne of nostalgia. It’s a matter of political necessity
Me with Dominic Grieve for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
@europeanmovement.co.uk
▶️ buff.ly/YvqAyV8
Me with Dominic Grieve for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
@europeanmovement.co.uk
▶️ buff.ly/YvqAyV8
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Badenoch and Farage have both said they would bring in ICE style forces to the U.K.
It's good you have picked up on this. Mr JOB seems to be doing a good reposting job too. This is what we will import if we don't watch out.
January 24, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Badenoch and Farage have both said they would bring in ICE style forces to the U.K.
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski on why Palantir must be kept out of the National Health Service.
January 23, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Green Party leader Zack Polanski on why Palantir must be kept out of the National Health Service.
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#GoodNews
"On Tuesday, the Indonesian government said it would revoke the permits of 28 companies, halting their operations in the area."
#PlanetaryBoundaries
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"On Tuesday, the Indonesian government said it would revoke the permits of 28 companies, halting their operations in the area."
#PlanetaryBoundaries
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Indonesia takes action against mining firms after floods devastate population of world’s rarest ape
Conservationists hail the ‘desperately needed’ measures and urge greater protection after up to 11% of endangered Tapanuli orangutans wiped out
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:11 AM
#GoodNews
"On Tuesday, the Indonesian government said it would revoke the permits of 28 companies, halting their operations in the area."
#PlanetaryBoundaries
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"On Tuesday, the Indonesian government said it would revoke the permits of 28 companies, halting their operations in the area."
#PlanetaryBoundaries
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Carole Cadwalladr, "He's not that cuddle cosy golf club English pub figure"
"He is in a relationship with the US far right and with the European pro-Kremlin far right"
"What happened in Brexit, we saw that money that force that influence, those networks coming together"
"He is in a relationship with the US far right and with the European pro-Kremlin far right"
"What happened in Brexit, we saw that money that force that influence, those networks coming together"
January 23, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Carole Cadwalladr, "He's not that cuddle cosy golf club English pub figure"
"He is in a relationship with the US far right and with the European pro-Kremlin far right"
"What happened in Brexit, we saw that money that force that influence, those networks coming together"
"He is in a relationship with the US far right and with the European pro-Kremlin far right"
"What happened in Brexit, we saw that money that force that influence, those networks coming together"
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If you haven't joined yet, get a move on! 👟
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 22, 2026 at 11:41 PM
If you haven't joined yet, get a move on! 👟
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We deserve a politics of care.
January 22, 2026 at 3:31 PM
We deserve a politics of care.
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BREAKING - @zackpolanski.bsky.social is telling defence surveillance corporation Palantir to 'pack its bags and get the hell out of the NHS'
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...
Zack Polanski to hand in NHS contract termination notice to Palantir
Zack Polanski is telling defence surveillance corporation Palantir to 'pack its bags and get the hell out of the NHS'.
www.thecanary.co
January 22, 2026 at 9:18 AM
BREAKING - @zackpolanski.bsky.social is telling defence surveillance corporation Palantir to 'pack its bags and get the hell out of the NHS'
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...
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No spoilers but we've gone the extra mile for this one....
🚨 Our latest Green Party Political Broadcast drops this evening 🚨
ITV1 at 18:25
BBC One at 18:55
YouTube at 19:00
ITV1 at 18:25
BBC One at 18:55
YouTube at 19:00
January 22, 2026 at 2:05 PM
No spoilers but we've gone the extra mile for this one....
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Gavin Newsom, "I was going to speak last night at the USA house"
"After Trump's speech they made sure that I didn't"
"They made sure it was cancelled"
"That's what's happening in the USA"
"Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, freedom of speech"
"It's America in reverse"
"After Trump's speech they made sure that I didn't"
"They made sure it was cancelled"
"That's what's happening in the USA"
"Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, freedom of speech"
"It's America in reverse"
January 22, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Gavin Newsom, "I was going to speak last night at the USA house"
"After Trump's speech they made sure that I didn't"
"They made sure it was cancelled"
"That's what's happening in the USA"
"Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, freedom of speech"
"It's America in reverse"
"After Trump's speech they made sure that I didn't"
"They made sure it was cancelled"
"That's what's happening in the USA"
"Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, freedom of speech"
"It's America in reverse"
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This doesn’t just diminish the sacrifice of those soldiers but of their families and loved ones, especially the ones who came home with life changing injuries and trauma - and the ones who didn’t come home at all.
My brother fought in the infantry and lost soldiers in Afghanistan. The press used to report deaths before families had been told and I would check my phone over and over, scared it would ring.
I went to the inquest of one of his killed men. I saw his red-eyed parents, girlfriend and baby daughter.
I went to the inquest of one of his killed men. I saw his red-eyed parents, girlfriend and baby daughter.
Trump on NATO: "I've always said, will they be there if we ever needed them? That's really the ultimate test. I'm not sure of that. We've never needed them. They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan and this or that. And they did. They stayed a little back, off the front lines."
January 22, 2026 at 1:32 PM
This doesn’t just diminish the sacrifice of those soldiers but of their families and loved ones, especially the ones who came home with life changing injuries and trauma - and the ones who didn’t come home at all.