Alison
@alison263.bsky.social
Know something about housing, homelessness & welfare benefits. Opinions galore about lots of other things. Probably wrong about many of them. A bit grumpy since 2016.
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⚡️ SHOCKING! Chris Bryant’s huge Brexit admission:
🫨16,000 fewer 🇬🇧 biz exporters after Brexit. Brexit crippled 🇬🇧 biz
That’s why
France/Germany are outperforming 🇬🇧
👉growth is weaker
👉wages are under pressure
Brexit used sovereignty as bait to deliver self-harm which benefits Russian 🇷🇺 aggression.
🫨16,000 fewer 🇬🇧 biz exporters after Brexit. Brexit crippled 🇬🇧 biz
That’s why
France/Germany are outperforming 🇬🇧
👉growth is weaker
👉wages are under pressure
Brexit used sovereignty as bait to deliver self-harm which benefits Russian 🇷🇺 aggression.
December 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
⚡️ SHOCKING! Chris Bryant’s huge Brexit admission:
🫨16,000 fewer 🇬🇧 biz exporters after Brexit. Brexit crippled 🇬🇧 biz
That’s why
France/Germany are outperforming 🇬🇧
👉growth is weaker
👉wages are under pressure
Brexit used sovereignty as bait to deliver self-harm which benefits Russian 🇷🇺 aggression.
🫨16,000 fewer 🇬🇧 biz exporters after Brexit. Brexit crippled 🇬🇧 biz
That’s why
France/Germany are outperforming 🇬🇧
👉growth is weaker
👉wages are under pressure
Brexit used sovereignty as bait to deliver self-harm which benefits Russian 🇷🇺 aggression.
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No doubt this is just the tip of the iceberg.
How many bots? How many fake channels? How much AI generated misinformation...
...is being created, shared, and believed across social media channels.
This is what we are up against, & why is it so important we must keep backing our Labour government!
How many bots? How many fake channels? How much AI generated misinformation...
...is being created, shared, and believed across social media channels.
This is what we are up against, & why is it so important we must keep backing our Labour government!
YouTube channels spreading fake, anti-Labour videos viewed 1.2bn times in 2025
Exclusive: More than 150 anonymous channels using cheap AI tools to spread false stories about Keir Starmer, study finds
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
No doubt this is just the tip of the iceberg.
How many bots? How many fake channels? How much AI generated misinformation...
...is being created, shared, and believed across social media channels.
This is what we are up against, & why is it so important we must keep backing our Labour government!
How many bots? How many fake channels? How much AI generated misinformation...
...is being created, shared, and believed across social media channels.
This is what we are up against, & why is it so important we must keep backing our Labour government!
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The very same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
The Farage Apologists
The same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
www.adambienkov.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The very same commentators that spent years condemning anti-semitism in UK politics as a major national scandal, have suddenly lost interest now that it implicates one of their own
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-farage...
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“PLAINTIFF JOHNSON LOUDLY PLEADED WITH DEFENDANT TRUMP TO ‘PLEASE WEAR A CONDOM.’ DEFENDANT TRUMP RESPONDED BY VIOLENTLY STRIKING (HER) IN THE FACE WITH HIS OPEN HAND AND SCREAMING THAT HE ‘WOULD DO WHATEVER HE WANTED’… IN TEARS ASKED DEFENDANT TRUMP WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF HE HAD IMPREGNATED HER.”
“PRO-LIFE” AND “SAVE THE CHILDREN” HUH?
EXPLAIN THIS SHIT THEN.
“AFTER THE SEX ACT, BOTH MINORS WERE FORCED TO ORALLY COPULATE DEFENDANT TRUMP BY PLACING THEIR MOUTHS SIMULTANEOUSLY ON HIS ERECT PENIS… AFTER ZIPPING UP… PHYSICALLY PUSHED THE MINORS… ANGRILY BERATING THEM FOR THE ‘POOR’ QUALITY…”
EXPLAIN THIS SHIT THEN.
“AFTER THE SEX ACT, BOTH MINORS WERE FORCED TO ORALLY COPULATE DEFENDANT TRUMP BY PLACING THEIR MOUTHS SIMULTANEOUSLY ON HIS ERECT PENIS… AFTER ZIPPING UP… PHYSICALLY PUSHED THE MINORS… ANGRILY BERATING THEM FOR THE ‘POOR’ QUALITY…”
May 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
“PLAINTIFF JOHNSON LOUDLY PLEADED WITH DEFENDANT TRUMP TO ‘PLEASE WEAR A CONDOM.’ DEFENDANT TRUMP RESPONDED BY VIOLENTLY STRIKING (HER) IN THE FACE WITH HIS OPEN HAND AND SCREAMING THAT HE ‘WOULD DO WHATEVER HE WANTED’… IN TEARS ASKED DEFENDANT TRUMP WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF HE HAD IMPREGNATED HER.”
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Who invented non-reflective glass?
American physicist & chemist Katharine Burr Blodgett in 1938.
It revolutionized optics--& led to the coatings used today in everything from eyeglasses to phone screens. She was the first woman to earn a PhD in #physics from Cambridge, 1926. #WomenInSTEM #inventor
American physicist & chemist Katharine Burr Blodgett in 1938.
It revolutionized optics--& led to the coatings used today in everything from eyeglasses to phone screens. She was the first woman to earn a PhD in #physics from Cambridge, 1926. #WomenInSTEM #inventor
December 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Who invented non-reflective glass?
American physicist & chemist Katharine Burr Blodgett in 1938.
It revolutionized optics--& led to the coatings used today in everything from eyeglasses to phone screens. She was the first woman to earn a PhD in #physics from Cambridge, 1926. #WomenInSTEM #inventor
American physicist & chemist Katharine Burr Blodgett in 1938.
It revolutionized optics--& led to the coatings used today in everything from eyeglasses to phone screens. She was the first woman to earn a PhD in #physics from Cambridge, 1926. #WomenInSTEM #inventor
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"I really have big hopes for Russia," Yulia Navalnaya said in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala in Brussels.
"I understand that it’s very difficult moment. It’s very difficult moment for Europe, and, of course, it’s an awful time for Russia."
Read the story: politico.eu/article/alex...
"I understand that it’s very difficult moment. It’s very difficult moment for Europe, and, of course, it’s an awful time for Russia."
Read the story: politico.eu/article/alex...
December 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"I really have big hopes for Russia," Yulia Navalnaya said in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala in Brussels.
"I understand that it’s very difficult moment. It’s very difficult moment for Europe, and, of course, it’s an awful time for Russia."
Read the story: politico.eu/article/alex...
"I understand that it’s very difficult moment. It’s very difficult moment for Europe, and, of course, it’s an awful time for Russia."
Read the story: politico.eu/article/alex...
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It’s 2:24 am and air raid siren is on in Kyiv ⚠️🔉loud siren. Russian mIG bomber in the air detected
December 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It’s 2:24 am and air raid siren is on in Kyiv ⚠️🔉loud siren. Russian mIG bomber in the air detected
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In Illinois, a registered child sex offender is running for Congress (IL-9) as a Republican because he thinks people who supported Trump after 34 felonies will support pedophiles, too. patch.com/illinois/chi...
9th District Candidate Is A Registered Sex Offender: Report
A Republican candidate running for Congress in Illinois' 9th District was convicted of a sex crime against a minor, according to a report.
patch.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
In Illinois, a registered child sex offender is running for Congress (IL-9) as a Republican because he thinks people who supported Trump after 34 felonies will support pedophiles, too. patch.com/illinois/chi...
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Legal or not it will happen.
December 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Legal or not it will happen.
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ICE agents randomly assault woman by pepper spraying the shit out of her several times.
I’m sickened to be seeing more women ICE agents that are equally as scummy as their male counterparts.
#Pinks #TrueBlue #ICEAgents
I’m sickened to be seeing more women ICE agents that are equally as scummy as their male counterparts.
#Pinks #TrueBlue #ICEAgents
December 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
ICE agents randomly assault woman by pepper spraying the shit out of her several times.
I’m sickened to be seeing more women ICE agents that are equally as scummy as their male counterparts.
#Pinks #TrueBlue #ICEAgents
I’m sickened to be seeing more women ICE agents that are equally as scummy as their male counterparts.
#Pinks #TrueBlue #ICEAgents
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FUCK ICE!!!!!!!!!
ICE agents randomly assault woman by pepper spraying the shit out of her several times.
I’m sickened to be seeing more women ICE agents that are equally as scummy as their male counterparts.
#Pinks #TrueBlue #ICEAgents
I’m sickened to be seeing more women ICE agents that are equally as scummy as their male counterparts.
#Pinks #TrueBlue #ICEAgents
December 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
FUCK ICE!!!!!!!!!
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Griftmas Advent Calendar
🔴Nigel Farage’s Russian Influence Advent Calendar
Byline Times has compiled a festive offering of the prize moments when the Reform leader has gifted the political agenda to Vladimir Putin and Russia
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
Byline Times has compiled a festive offering of the prize moments when the Reform leader has gifted the political agenda to Vladimir Putin and Russia
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
Nigel Farage's Russian Influence Advent Calendar
Byline Times has compiled a festive offering of the prize moments when the Reform leader has gifted the political agenda to Vladimir Putin and Russia
bylinetimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Griftmas Advent Calendar
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After Marcelo Gomes da Silva was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice in Milford, he made a promise to the men he shared a cell with: He’d be a voice for immigrants unfairly detained.
He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
trib.al/p9Edy6F
He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
trib.al/p9Edy6F
December 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
After Marcelo Gomes da Silva was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice in Milford, he made a promise to the men he shared a cell with: He’d be a voice for immigrants unfairly detained.
He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
trib.al/p9Edy6F
He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
trib.al/p9Edy6F
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Javier, our new CEO, wanted to thank everyone for a fun and motivating first week. You all have made his transition process enjoyable. He has much to do but insisted on relaying that his initial numbers indicate that the dogs are all very good and will likely continue to be ❤️
December 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Javier, our new CEO, wanted to thank everyone for a fun and motivating first week. You all have made his transition process enjoyable. He has much to do but insisted on relaying that his initial numbers indicate that the dogs are all very good and will likely continue to be ❤️
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It was the sweetest moment I’ve witnessed during the war.
December 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It was the sweetest moment I’ve witnessed during the war.
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slightly random but I’m running a stall selling my cousin’s home made jam at Camberwell Market tomorrow 11-4 if anyone needs last-minute stocking fillers
December 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
slightly random but I’m running a stall selling my cousin’s home made jam at Camberwell Market tomorrow 11-4 if anyone needs last-minute stocking fillers
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MAJOR BREAKING: Despite Trump's threats, the Indiana State Senate has REJECTED the Trump-backed 9-0 gerrymandered map, leaving the existing 7-2 map in place.
December 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
MAJOR BREAKING: Despite Trump's threats, the Indiana State Senate has REJECTED the Trump-backed 9-0 gerrymandered map, leaving the existing 7-2 map in place.
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The Lords blocked the Employment Right's Bill again last night.
Thanfully on just one point about unfair dismissal...but it's still delaying the WHOLE bill further!
244 to 220.
So who is among the 244?
202 Tories
26 crossbenchers
9 non-affiliated
3 DUP
3 UUP
1 bishop
Look at the names...
1/3
Thanfully on just one point about unfair dismissal...but it's still delaying the WHOLE bill further!
244 to 220.
So who is among the 244?
202 Tories
26 crossbenchers
9 non-affiliated
3 DUP
3 UUP
1 bishop
Look at the names...
1/3
December 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Lords blocked the Employment Right's Bill again last night.
Thanfully on just one point about unfair dismissal...but it's still delaying the WHOLE bill further!
244 to 220.
So who is among the 244?
202 Tories
26 crossbenchers
9 non-affiliated
3 DUP
3 UUP
1 bishop
Look at the names...
1/3
Thanfully on just one point about unfair dismissal...but it's still delaying the WHOLE bill further!
244 to 220.
So who is among the 244?
202 Tories
26 crossbenchers
9 non-affiliated
3 DUP
3 UUP
1 bishop
Look at the names...
1/3
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The Labour government is totally ignoring the Grangemouth site in Scotland, I am regularly told.
I therefore must be hallucinating this first government backed project that will act as a catalyst for future, clean, industrial uses for the site.
The project is for Scottish biotech company MiAlgae.
I therefore must be hallucinating this first government backed project that will act as a catalyst for future, clean, industrial uses for the site.
The project is for Scottish biotech company MiAlgae.
UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site
Grangemouth workers and the community will benefit from jobs and investment as UK government backs a new biotech project on the site.
www.gov.uk
December 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The Labour government is totally ignoring the Grangemouth site in Scotland, I am regularly told.
I therefore must be hallucinating this first government backed project that will act as a catalyst for future, clean, industrial uses for the site.
The project is for Scottish biotech company MiAlgae.
I therefore must be hallucinating this first government backed project that will act as a catalyst for future, clean, industrial uses for the site.
The project is for Scottish biotech company MiAlgae.
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Ossoff: "She got her new insurance quote & it's $700 more per month than what she's paying now. She's diabetic. She had surgery a few months ago for something else. She told me she cried again bc she realized she's gonna have to cancel her insurance. She believes she might die bc of a policy choice"
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Ossoff: "She got her new insurance quote & it's $700 more per month than what she's paying now. She's diabetic. She had surgery a few months ago for something else. She told me she cried again bc she realized she's gonna have to cancel her insurance. She believes she might die bc of a policy choice"
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2025: Boris Johnson says the only way to end the war is to turn up the heat on Putin
2020: Boris Johnson chose not to investigate Russian interference in Brexit, because Brexit is the thing that got him into Downing Street
2020: Boris Johnson chose not to investigate Russian interference in Brexit, because Brexit is the thing that got him into Downing Street
December 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
2025: Boris Johnson says the only way to end the war is to turn up the heat on Putin
2020: Boris Johnson chose not to investigate Russian interference in Brexit, because Brexit is the thing that got him into Downing Street
2020: Boris Johnson chose not to investigate Russian interference in Brexit, because Brexit is the thing that got him into Downing Street
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A grand jury, for a second time, has declined to bring a new indictment against Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated President Donald Trump and his company in court, according to multiple sources. https://cnn.it/4ab2N4j
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A grand jury, for a second time, has declined to bring a new indictment against Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated President Donald Trump and his company in court, according to multiple sources. https://cnn.it/4ab2N4j
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It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
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Hmmm. My thoughts exactly.
December 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Hmmm. My thoughts exactly.
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USA SA SS
I identified myself as a US citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out. Even after I complied, I was taken to a detention center and held for 3 days without charges. No phone call, no lawyer, no medical care
December 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
USA SA SS