Alex Hughes
@alexphughes.bsky.social
Yet another Twitter refugee.
Same name there as here.
GTTO, RejoinEU, Abolish the Monarchy.
Same name there as here.
GTTO, RejoinEU, Abolish the Monarchy.
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read online that someone set-up a premium rate phone number where callers get charged $3.99/ min. then they posted flyers in their neighborhood that said "call this number to report illegal aliens," but the number just puts them on hold with music. so far, they've made $17,000
February 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
read online that someone set-up a premium rate phone number where callers get charged $3.99/ min. then they posted flyers in their neighborhood that said "call this number to report illegal aliens," but the number just puts them on hold with music. so far, they've made $17,000
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There’s one guy in the Epstein files who isn’t talked about enough…
Alex Acosta was the U.S. Attorney who gave Epstein that sweetheart deal. It allowed Epstein to avoid federal prosecution for sex trafficking and abuse of minors.
He served only 13 months in county jail with work release.
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Alex Acosta was the U.S. Attorney who gave Epstein that sweetheart deal. It allowed Epstein to avoid federal prosecution for sex trafficking and abuse of minors.
He served only 13 months in county jail with work release.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:36 AM
There’s one guy in the Epstein files who isn’t talked about enough…
Alex Acosta was the U.S. Attorney who gave Epstein that sweetheart deal. It allowed Epstein to avoid federal prosecution for sex trafficking and abuse of minors.
He served only 13 months in county jail with work release.
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Alex Acosta was the U.S. Attorney who gave Epstein that sweetheart deal. It allowed Epstein to avoid federal prosecution for sex trafficking and abuse of minors.
He served only 13 months in county jail with work release.
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I fucking hate football.
January 25, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I fucking hate football.
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When we were all making fun of Scaramucci, I never thought I'd be quoting him but here we are. We need Congress to do its job.
January 18, 2026 at 10:27 PM
When we were all making fun of Scaramucci, I never thought I'd be quoting him but here we are. We need Congress to do its job.
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Russia says President Putin has been invited to join Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza.
Astonishing to invite one of history’s most egregious warmongers on to a peace board. The international rules are already in the bin.
Astonishing to invite one of history’s most egregious warmongers on to a peace board. The international rules are already in the bin.
January 19, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Russia says President Putin has been invited to join Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza.
Astonishing to invite one of history’s most egregious warmongers on to a peace board. The international rules are already in the bin.
Astonishing to invite one of history’s most egregious warmongers on to a peace board. The international rules are already in the bin.
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The UK was better off in the EU and Europe was better off with the UK in it.
All of this Trump driven chaos underlines that and you can practically hear Putin rubbing his hands in Moscow.
WE have deliberately weakened ourselves, our security and our region for absolutely no good purpose at all.
All of this Trump driven chaos underlines that and you can practically hear Putin rubbing his hands in Moscow.
WE have deliberately weakened ourselves, our security and our region for absolutely no good purpose at all.
January 19, 2026 at 10:05 AM
The UK was better off in the EU and Europe was better off with the UK in it.
All of this Trump driven chaos underlines that and you can practically hear Putin rubbing his hands in Moscow.
WE have deliberately weakened ourselves, our security and our region for absolutely no good purpose at all.
All of this Trump driven chaos underlines that and you can practically hear Putin rubbing his hands in Moscow.
WE have deliberately weakened ourselves, our security and our region for absolutely no good purpose at all.
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Reminder of the spectacularly poor judgement of these people
January 18, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Reminder of the spectacularly poor judgement of these people
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I’ve been stalwart backer of transatlantic alliance all my life. I understand why Europeans have so far trod softly/tried to keep Trump onside. But, there comes a time when you have to face reality. The US is no longer our ally. Its defense guarantee is worthless. Time to kick ass back🧵
January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I’ve been stalwart backer of transatlantic alliance all my life. I understand why Europeans have so far trod softly/tried to keep Trump onside. But, there comes a time when you have to face reality. The US is no longer our ally. Its defense guarantee is worthless. Time to kick ass back🧵
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“There is a word for this. It is, in my view, fascism.“
Rutger Bregman on Trump and his administration: “It’s really important to understand what this is. Because then we’ll stop being shocked all the time, and we can prepare.”
Rutger Bregman on Trump and his administration: “It’s really important to understand what this is. Because then we’ll stop being shocked all the time, and we can prepare.”
January 16, 2026 at 3:32 PM
“There is a word for this. It is, in my view, fascism.“
Rutger Bregman on Trump and his administration: “It’s really important to understand what this is. Because then we’ll stop being shocked all the time, and we can prepare.”
Rutger Bregman on Trump and his administration: “It’s really important to understand what this is. Because then we’ll stop being shocked all the time, and we can prepare.”
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One of the conceits of UK constitutional history is that how the UK is configured has existed since time immemorial and is eternal.
No: the improvisations of 1707, 1801 and 1922 were work-arounds owing to the politics of the time.
The gloss of our "ancient constitution" was painted on afterwards.
No: the improvisations of 1707, 1801 and 1922 were work-arounds owing to the politics of the time.
The gloss of our "ancient constitution" was painted on afterwards.
January 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM
One of the conceits of UK constitutional history is that how the UK is configured has existed since time immemorial and is eternal.
No: the improvisations of 1707, 1801 and 1922 were work-arounds owing to the politics of the time.
The gloss of our "ancient constitution" was painted on afterwards.
No: the improvisations of 1707, 1801 and 1922 were work-arounds owing to the politics of the time.
The gloss of our "ancient constitution" was painted on afterwards.
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Views of Twitter/X in Britain
Favourable 14% (3% very favourable)
Unfavourable 65% (37% very unfavourable)
By gender
Men 16-65 (-49)
Women 10-64 (-54)
By 2024 vote
Reform 23-46 (-23)
Cons 17-57 (-40)
Labour 10-76 (-66)
LibDem 6-79 (-73)
Green 5-89 (-84)
YouGov: V similar Jan 2025/Jan 2026
Favourable 14% (3% very favourable)
Unfavourable 65% (37% very unfavourable)
By gender
Men 16-65 (-49)
Women 10-64 (-54)
By 2024 vote
Reform 23-46 (-23)
Cons 17-57 (-40)
Labour 10-76 (-66)
LibDem 6-79 (-73)
Green 5-89 (-84)
YouGov: V similar Jan 2025/Jan 2026
January 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Views of Twitter/X in Britain
Favourable 14% (3% very favourable)
Unfavourable 65% (37% very unfavourable)
By gender
Men 16-65 (-49)
Women 10-64 (-54)
By 2024 vote
Reform 23-46 (-23)
Cons 17-57 (-40)
Labour 10-76 (-66)
LibDem 6-79 (-73)
Green 5-89 (-84)
YouGov: V similar Jan 2025/Jan 2026
Favourable 14% (3% very favourable)
Unfavourable 65% (37% very unfavourable)
By gender
Men 16-65 (-49)
Women 10-64 (-54)
By 2024 vote
Reform 23-46 (-23)
Cons 17-57 (-40)
Labour 10-76 (-66)
LibDem 6-79 (-73)
Green 5-89 (-84)
YouGov: V similar Jan 2025/Jan 2026
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Cartoonists capture the moment in the US again.
ICE is a vast, poorly-trained and lethally-equipped, paramilitary force, with a budget larger than most armies, an open threat to people in the US. It's loyal to those who fund it, from the orange down.
Killing a legal observer shows what is intended
ICE is a vast, poorly-trained and lethally-equipped, paramilitary force, with a budget larger than most armies, an open threat to people in the US. It's loyal to those who fund it, from the orange down.
Killing a legal observer shows what is intended
January 8, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Cartoonists capture the moment in the US again.
ICE is a vast, poorly-trained and lethally-equipped, paramilitary force, with a budget larger than most armies, an open threat to people in the US. It's loyal to those who fund it, from the orange down.
Killing a legal observer shows what is intended
ICE is a vast, poorly-trained and lethally-equipped, paramilitary force, with a budget larger than most armies, an open threat to people in the US. It's loyal to those who fund it, from the orange down.
Killing a legal observer shows what is intended
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There’s a reason the political right wants to keep people dumb.
December 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
There’s a reason the political right wants to keep people dumb.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
December 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
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"The big question for Europe is: when are you gonna fight back, guys?" ask former Obama staffers Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes.
"He doesn't respect you, he's interfering in your political affairs, he's talking shit...at some point stop lathering him with praise"
open.spotify.com/episode/6USY...
"He doesn't respect you, he's interfering in your political affairs, he's talking shit...at some point stop lathering him with praise"
open.spotify.com/episode/6USY...
December 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
"The big question for Europe is: when are you gonna fight back, guys?" ask former Obama staffers Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes.
"He doesn't respect you, he's interfering in your political affairs, he's talking shit...at some point stop lathering him with praise"
open.spotify.com/episode/6USY...
"He doesn't respect you, he's interfering in your political affairs, he's talking shit...at some point stop lathering him with praise"
open.spotify.com/episode/6USY...
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
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The leader isn't Labour's problem
Their problem is that people elected them to reverse the damage done by the Tories
Whereas they just carried on doing more damage
They need to tax wealth and invest in public services
And challenge the oligarchs dominating our economy
And focus on fairness
Their problem is that people elected them to reverse the damage done by the Tories
Whereas they just carried on doing more damage
They need to tax wealth and invest in public services
And challenge the oligarchs dominating our economy
And focus on fairness
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The leader isn't Labour's problem
Their problem is that people elected them to reverse the damage done by the Tories
Whereas they just carried on doing more damage
They need to tax wealth and invest in public services
And challenge the oligarchs dominating our economy
And focus on fairness
Their problem is that people elected them to reverse the damage done by the Tories
Whereas they just carried on doing more damage
They need to tax wealth and invest in public services
And challenge the oligarchs dominating our economy
And focus on fairness
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I hope Rachel Reeves or somebody who advises her sees this.
You *can* tax the rich, they *won't* all leave the UK.
You *can* tax the rich, they *won't* all leave the UK.
October 26, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I hope Rachel Reeves or somebody who advises her sees this.
You *can* tax the rich, they *won't* all leave the UK.
You *can* tax the rich, they *won't* all leave the UK.
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While the Queen was on the throne, it was a different matter.
With her passing it's time to ask - perfectly reasonably - who the institution of monarchy serves and whether this one family should rule over us all in perpetuity... with almost zero accountability
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
With her passing it's time to ask - perfectly reasonably - who the institution of monarchy serves and whether this one family should rule over us all in perpetuity... with almost zero accountability
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
MPs urged to confront royal family over Prince Andrew’s Epstein links
Calls grow for parliamentary rule changes to strip Andrew of titles and ask questions of royals
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
While the Queen was on the throne, it was a different matter.
With her passing it's time to ask - perfectly reasonably - who the institution of monarchy serves and whether this one family should rule over us all in perpetuity... with almost zero accountability
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
With her passing it's time to ask - perfectly reasonably - who the institution of monarchy serves and whether this one family should rule over us all in perpetuity... with almost zero accountability
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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It’s time to take back what’s ours.
At the #BlueEarthSummit I joined Feargal Sharkey and @cleanilkley.bsky.social to call out the scam of privatised water, and show how public ownership can become a reality.
If you agree it’s time to bring our water home, sign: actionnetwork.org/forms/water-...
At the #BlueEarthSummit I joined Feargal Sharkey and @cleanilkley.bsky.social to call out the scam of privatised water, and show how public ownership can become a reality.
If you agree it’s time to bring our water home, sign: actionnetwork.org/forms/water-...
October 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It’s time to take back what’s ours.
At the #BlueEarthSummit I joined Feargal Sharkey and @cleanilkley.bsky.social to call out the scam of privatised water, and show how public ownership can become a reality.
If you agree it’s time to bring our water home, sign: actionnetwork.org/forms/water-...
At the #BlueEarthSummit I joined Feargal Sharkey and @cleanilkley.bsky.social to call out the scam of privatised water, and show how public ownership can become a reality.
If you agree it’s time to bring our water home, sign: actionnetwork.org/forms/water-...
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Rupert Lowe on Nathan Gill, former Reform leader in Wales, who has pleaded guilty to taking bribes from pro-Russian proxies:
"I had absolutely no idea. I was new to the European Parliament, Nathan had been there for years alongside Farage - they were very close."
Shots fired. ~AA
"I had absolutely no idea. I was new to the European Parliament, Nathan had been there for years alongside Farage - they were very close."
Shots fired. ~AA
October 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Rupert Lowe on Nathan Gill, former Reform leader in Wales, who has pleaded guilty to taking bribes from pro-Russian proxies:
"I had absolutely no idea. I was new to the European Parliament, Nathan had been there for years alongside Farage - they were very close."
Shots fired. ~AA
"I had absolutely no idea. I was new to the European Parliament, Nathan had been there for years alongside Farage - they were very close."
Shots fired. ~AA
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stop thinking right now
October 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
stop thinking right now
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So greasy fascist lunatic Peter Thiel thinks Greta Thunberg may be the Antichrist?
Guess whose name appears in the Epstein Files that have been released, Peter? No hers. Yours!
So that, technically, makes you more evil than the Antichrist.
Guess whose name appears in the Epstein Files that have been released, Peter? No hers. Yours!
So that, technically, makes you more evil than the Antichrist.
[Excerpt:] Tech billionaire Peter Thiel recently warned that Swedish activist Greta Thunberg & critics of tech or AI are “legionnaires of the Antichrist” in private lectures on Christianity that linked government oversight of Silicon Valley to an apocalyptic future.
Inside billionaire Peter Thiel’s private lectures: Warnings of ‘the Antichrist’ and U.S. destruction
In leaked recordings of private lectures by tech billionaire Peter Thiel he argued that “the Antichrist” is likely to take the form of a critic of technology.
wapo.st
October 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
So greasy fascist lunatic Peter Thiel thinks Greta Thunberg may be the Antichrist?
Guess whose name appears in the Epstein Files that have been released, Peter? No hers. Yours!
So that, technically, makes you more evil than the Antichrist.
Guess whose name appears in the Epstein Files that have been released, Peter? No hers. Yours!
So that, technically, makes you more evil than the Antichrist.