Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Read the full story here: metro.co.uk/2026/06/22/g...metro.co.ukGreta Thunberg warns 40°C heatwave about to hit UK 'is only the beginning' 100
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 22/06/2026EXC: Greta Thunberg has accused the UK of having its head 'completely buried in the sand' over the climate crisis ahead of the 40°C heatwave this week. The climate activist, 23, told me the 'UK's responsibility for the climate crisis cannot be overstated and warned 'this is only the beginning'. 100
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 02/04/2026SCOOP - Keir Starmer is facing cross-party calls to EXPEL Iran's Ambassador to London after his threats to hit UK bases. Senior MPs and Crown Prince Reza Pehlavi's closest aide are demanding the PM kick out Ambassador Seyed Ali Mousavi from the UK. metro.co.uk/2026/04/02/h...metro.co.uk'Hesitant' Keir Starmer told to expel Iran's ambassador after RAF base threat 210
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 02/04/2026🚨An Epstein survivor has become the first to publicly say the King should meet her and other victims during his US state visit. Teresa Helm said a meeting would help criminal investigations in both the UK and US. My exclusive for @metrouk.bsky.social metro.co.uk/2026/04/02/e...metro.co.ukEpstein survivor says the King should 'show dignity' and meet victims in US 000
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 31/03/2026EXCL - The Tories hosted an ‘inclusive’ iftar event just weeks before Nick Timothy branded the same celebration in Trafalgar Square an 'act of domination'. The revelations have placed more scrutiny on Badenoch’s decision not to sack her ally over his ‘abhorrent views’. metro.co.uk/2026/03/31/t...metro.co.ukTories held a Muslim iftar event weeks before key MP's 'act of domination' tweet 000
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 30/01/2025🗣️ Der Fall oder Das Comeback? Is German making a return in the #UK? 🇬🇧 Fewer school kids are learning #German 🇩🇪 But businesses still need it and the #government is trying to bring it back. Read about German’s battle for survival in UK #schools … swlondoner.shorthandstories.com/the-fall-of-...swlondoner.shorthandstories.comThe fall of the German language... and how it's fighting backThe German language is slowly disappearing from Britain's classrooms. Now, German businesses, cultural institutes and the embassy are making a new push to popularise their language. 061
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Police have uncovered illegal streaming websites and subscriptions serving 22 million users worldwide as they shut down an £8,000,000,000 streaming ring… metro.co.uk/2024/11/27/p...metro.co.ukPolice bust £8,000,000,000 illegal streaming ring that broadcast Sky and NetflixPolice uncovered numerous illegal streaming websites 030
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Hi Lizzy, I am hoping to cover this announcement from the government tonight. If you were available for a really quick chat on the impacts it could have, please do pop my a DM. Thanks a lot and sorry to bother on a Sunday. Best wishes, Luke 110
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 21/11/2024“Shoplifters now think they can get away with everything because the law is not punishing them.” Shoplifting in Southwark more than triples to decade-high levels www.selondoner.co.uk/news/2011202...selondoner.co.ukShoplifting in Southwark more than triples to decade-high levelsThe number of shoplifting crimes recorded in Southwark by the Metropolitan Police rose by almost 240% from May to September. 151
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Civil servants and MPs have clogged up more than 7000 toilets in the last two years metro.co.uk/2024/11/20/m...metro.co.ukMPs have clogged up more than 7,000 toilets in the last two yearsCivil servants have complained on Reddit of the issues they face in their workplace's restrooms. 010
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Visitors to Frankfurt’s iconic Christmas Market have been warned about a danger to public health and safety at this year’s event. Please give this story a read as I work Metro’s news desk today metro.co.uk/2024/11/16/w...metro.co.ukWarning about 'danger to public safety' at iconic Christmas marketOne not-so-Christmassy activity will be banned this year 000
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Meet Michael, a musician with cerebral palsy who is paralysed from the neck down, and who composes using his nose. Alongside upcoming singer Kah’Nya, they are hoping to perform his song live and raise awareness of barriers faced by disabled musicians in the industry. metro.co.uk/2024/11/10/m...metro.co.ukMusician who composes with his nose hopes to break barriers in music industryThe musician with cerebral palsy has been hit a brick wall in his efforts to perform their song live. 040
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 29/08/2024Many, even rurally, are dismayed at the AfD’s advance. Those I spoke to were prepared to vote tactically - even conservatives are supporting the socialist party of the current state president. The goal: to build a majority coalition that locks the AfD out of state government - for now. (4/4) 000
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 29/08/2024On the verge of victory in three states, the AfD speaks to many affected by real decline. Here in the countryside, there are shop closures, delayed trains and worker shortages - all the party promises to fix. The far-left BWS, also anti-immigration, is profiting from this voter discontent. (3/4) 100
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 29/08/2024Of the hundreds of election posters on Thüringen’s streets, it is those from ‘Alternative for Deutschland’ that stand out most. One reads “Homeland instead of multiculturalism!” Their posters ominously call for “remigration” - the knife attack in Solingen has only fuelled this sentiment. (2/4) 100
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 29/08/2024I have found myself in the East German state of Thüringen, just as voters there look set to award the far-right AfD party first place in the election on Sunday. It is a story of furious xenophobia, unlike anything in U.K. political debate, and furious efforts to stop it. (1/4) 100
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 29/08/2024Of the hundreds of election posters on Thüringen’s streets, it is those from ‘Alternative for Deutschland’ that stand out most. One reads “Homeland instead of multiculturalism!” Their posters ominously call for “remigration” - the knife attack in Solingen has only fuelled this sentiment. (2/4) 010
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 29/08/2024Of the hundreds of election posters on Thüringen’s streets, it is those from ‘Alternative for Deutschland’ that stand out most. One reads “Homeland instead of multiculturalism!” Their posters ominously call for “remigration” - the knife attack in Solingen has only fuelled this sentiment. (2/4) 000
Luke Alsford @lukealsford.bsky.social · 20/08/2024Hi Bluesky 👋 I am a trainee journalist in London, telling and breaking stories that matter across society. I have written pieces that give a voice to underrepresented communities and perspectives. I would love to chat about how I can tell your story. My portfolio: lukealsford.journoportfolio.com 0199