Alex Gallagher
@alexgallagher.bsky.social
Retired Jack of no trades. UK/Scottish politics, other politics, Football, Cricket (UK), almost any sport, Science, History and other random stuff.
Views my own. Inc the above view from my upstairs window.
Views my own. Inc the above view from my upstairs window.
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Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Quick analysis of The Times today:
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
Wall to wall negative coverage of Labour’s budget. An editorial that tuts about lack of growth but takes no responsibility. And a double page ad to join Farage/Reform.
Absolutely no analysis on how rightwing ideology - including Brexit - has been utterly ruinous.
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Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
trib.al
November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
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Think you are going to really like this clip!
+ going after more unpaid tax
+ new powers to go after those promoting tax avoidance schemes
+ routing out fraud & error in public payments
+ more sanctions on Russia & freezing Russian assets
+ chasing COVID corruption: getting back almost £400m
+ going after more unpaid tax
+ new powers to go after those promoting tax avoidance schemes
+ routing out fraud & error in public payments
+ more sanctions on Russia & freezing Russian assets
+ chasing COVID corruption: getting back almost £400m
November 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Think you are going to really like this clip!
+ going after more unpaid tax
+ new powers to go after those promoting tax avoidance schemes
+ routing out fraud & error in public payments
+ more sanctions on Russia & freezing Russian assets
+ chasing COVID corruption: getting back almost £400m
+ going after more unpaid tax
+ new powers to go after those promoting tax avoidance schemes
+ routing out fraud & error in public payments
+ more sanctions on Russia & freezing Russian assets
+ chasing COVID corruption: getting back almost £400m
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Even @channel4news.bsky.social opens its budget coverage by asking "What will this do for Labour's position in the polls?"
Polls are not even a good predictor of future elections. They're certainly not a test by which budgets should be measured.
We have to break their cold, dead grip on politics.
Polls are not even a good predictor of future elections. They're certainly not a test by which budgets should be measured.
We have to break their cold, dead grip on politics.
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Even @channel4news.bsky.social opens its budget coverage by asking "What will this do for Labour's position in the polls?"
Polls are not even a good predictor of future elections. They're certainly not a test by which budgets should be measured.
We have to break their cold, dead grip on politics.
Polls are not even a good predictor of future elections. They're certainly not a test by which budgets should be measured.
We have to break their cold, dead grip on politics.
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+ £16m for a science centre in Darlington
+ £18m for improve playgrounds
+ investment in Secondary school libraries
10/10
+ £18m for improve playgrounds
+ investment in Secondary school libraries
10/10
November 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
+ £16m for a science centre in Darlington
+ £18m for improve playgrounds
+ investment in Secondary school libraries
10/10
+ £18m for improve playgrounds
+ investment in Secondary school libraries
10/10
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I think she smashed it 😎
Speaking to Labour MPs tonight, most seem pretty happy about the Budget. Relief, plus delight at the two child benefit cap being scrapped.
One showed me their local CLP whatsapp group popping off with happy members and offers to help canvassing. Which they'd not seen for...a good while.
One showed me their local CLP whatsapp group popping off with happy members and offers to help canvassing. Which they'd not seen for...a good while.
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I think she smashed it 😎
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It's disgraceful that Rachel Reeves didn't take any questions from GB News! The fact that they claim to not be a news channel every time Ofcom find they have breached impartiality rules shouldn't stop them from pretending they are a news channel whenever it suits them.
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It's disgraceful that Rachel Reeves didn't take any questions from GB News! The fact that they claim to not be a news channel every time Ofcom find they have breached impartiality rules shouldn't stop them from pretending they are a news channel whenever it suits them.
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Ask yourself, how long would Keir Starmers premiership, or political career last, if this was "his" history?
Then ask why the media still use every opportunity to promote this vile human Farage, as our next PM...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Then ask why the media still use every opportunity to promote this vile human Farage, as our next PM...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Ask yourself, how long would Keir Starmers premiership, or political career last, if this was "his" history?
Then ask why the media still use every opportunity to promote this vile human Farage, as our next PM...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Then ask why the media still use every opportunity to promote this vile human Farage, as our next PM...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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On Sky Politics Hub, the whole budget was framed as if somehow the most consequential thing was the OBR accidentally publishing figures an hour early. There are 50 things in there more salient to viewers. I see no way to justify it editorially, other than to construct a hostile narrative. Poor.
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
On Sky Politics Hub, the whole budget was framed as if somehow the most consequential thing was the OBR accidentally publishing figures an hour early. There are 50 things in there more salient to viewers. I see no way to justify it editorially, other than to construct a hostile narrative. Poor.
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Tories now outraged that Labour is continuing their tax rises.
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Tories now outraged that Labour is continuing their tax rises.
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"Should the US government release all of its files from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein?"
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Should the US government release all of its files from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein?"
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
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Glad to see the Tory two-child cap finally lifted. It will make a huge difference to child poverty across the UK.
I remain concerned that we keep talking about "welfare", however. We have a *social security* system, and that is what the government should reference, not tabloidese or Twitter talk.
I remain concerned that we keep talking about "welfare", however. We have a *social security* system, and that is what the government should reference, not tabloidese or Twitter talk.
November 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Glad to see the Tory two-child cap finally lifted. It will make a huge difference to child poverty across the UK.
I remain concerned that we keep talking about "welfare", however. We have a *social security* system, and that is what the government should reference, not tabloidese or Twitter talk.
I remain concerned that we keep talking about "welfare", however. We have a *social security* system, and that is what the government should reference, not tabloidese or Twitter talk.
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To any one still harking on about a generic (but unworkable) wealth tax and the £10-15bn it might raise (it won't btw)...
...while you've done that, in 2 Budgets Labour have found over £65bn of tax rises annually, heavily skewed towards the wealthiest in society.
This is sensible, workable...
1/2
...while you've done that, in 2 Budgets Labour have found over £65bn of tax rises annually, heavily skewed towards the wealthiest in society.
This is sensible, workable...
1/2
November 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
To any one still harking on about a generic (but unworkable) wealth tax and the £10-15bn it might raise (it won't btw)...
...while you've done that, in 2 Budgets Labour have found over £65bn of tax rises annually, heavily skewed towards the wealthiest in society.
This is sensible, workable...
1/2
...while you've done that, in 2 Budgets Labour have found over £65bn of tax rises annually, heavily skewed towards the wealthiest in society.
This is sensible, workable...
1/2
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"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
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What a great Budget.
A great Labour budget.
Here's the first 3 minutes our of brilliant Chancellor's speech, setting the scene!
Couldn't be happier right now with our Chancellor and our Labour government.
A great Labour budget.
Here's the first 3 minutes our of brilliant Chancellor's speech, setting the scene!
Couldn't be happier right now with our Chancellor and our Labour government.
November 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
What a great Budget.
A great Labour budget.
Here's the first 3 minutes our of brilliant Chancellor's speech, setting the scene!
Couldn't be happier right now with our Chancellor and our Labour government.
A great Labour budget.
Here's the first 3 minutes our of brilliant Chancellor's speech, setting the scene!
Couldn't be happier right now with our Chancellor and our Labour government.
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A no greater collection of cowards.
Period.
Including GOP veterans?
Where the hell are they?
WHy are they not coming to the defense of their fellow congressional veterans?
Cowards.
All.
Period.
Including GOP veterans?
Where the hell are they?
WHy are they not coming to the defense of their fellow congressional veterans?
Cowards.
All.
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
A no greater collection of cowards.
Period.
Including GOP veterans?
Where the hell are they?
WHy are they not coming to the defense of their fellow congressional veterans?
Cowards.
All.
Period.
Including GOP veterans?
Where the hell are they?
WHy are they not coming to the defense of their fellow congressional veterans?
Cowards.
All.
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Witkoff reportedly urged Russia to praise Trump for handling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
Steve Witkoff Advised Russians To Praise Trump Before Discussing Ukraine Peace Plan, Report Says
Witkoff reportedly urged Russia to praise Trump for handling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Witkoff reportedly urged Russia to praise Trump for handling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Children growing up in our country deserve the best start in life – nothing less.
Today’s Budget means we will deliver the largest reduction in child poverty in a single Parliament.
Today’s Budget means we will deliver the largest reduction in child poverty in a single Parliament.
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Children growing up in our country deserve the best start in life – nothing less.
Today’s Budget means we will deliver the largest reduction in child poverty in a single Parliament.
Today’s Budget means we will deliver the largest reduction in child poverty in a single Parliament.
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Putin's Puppet Gerry's Puppet
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Putin's Puppet Gerry's Puppet
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Plus sides to today: Two-child benefit scrapped. Largely progressive tax implications. Good market reaction. No big spending cuts. Nightmare prospect of cutting funding to net zero etc avoided. It's a left-wing budget. Those who say there's no difference between Labour and Tories are bananas.
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Plus sides to today: Two-child benefit scrapped. Largely progressive tax implications. Good market reaction. No big spending cuts. Nightmare prospect of cutting funding to net zero etc avoided. It's a left-wing budget. Those who say there's no difference between Labour and Tories are bananas.
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You want a summary of the really positive news and excellent measures in the budget?
Then read this summary.
Then tell me this Labour government is in any way bad, chasing Reform, no different to the Tories or won't do what is necessary to help people and the country!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Then read this summary.
Then tell me this Labour government is in any way bad, chasing Reform, no different to the Tories or won't do what is necessary to help people and the country!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Strong foundations, secure future: a Budget that delivers on the country's priorities
Rachel Reeves sets out a Budget that delivers on the change promised by the government to cut NHS waiting lists, cut debt and borrowing and cut the cost of living.
www.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
You want a summary of the really positive news and excellent measures in the budget?
Then read this summary.
Then tell me this Labour government is in any way bad, chasing Reform, no different to the Tories or won't do what is necessary to help people and the country!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Then read this summary.
Then tell me this Labour government is in any way bad, chasing Reform, no different to the Tories or won't do what is necessary to help people and the country!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Foreign visitors will have to pay more to get into Rocky Mountain National Park, Trump administration says trib.al/Wi9tBeH
Foreign visitors will have to pay $100 surcharge to get into Rocky Mountain National Park, Trump administration says
International tourists will have to pay a $100 surcharge to visit Rocky Mountain National Park starting on Jan. 1 under a new policy announced by the Trump administration on Tuesday.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Foreign visitors will have to pay more to get into Rocky Mountain National Park, Trump administration says trib.al/Wi9tBeH