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Alan Stanley

@ackersstan.bsky.social
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Born in Worcester. Live in Derbyshire, UK. Dedicating my time to stopping Farage in 2029. European Movement member 🇪🇺 Ridiculing MAGA, the Orange maniac & opposing Putin! #FBPPR #SlaviUkraine 🇺🇦 #BLM

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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Big news from Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first past the post. Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me? action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/201578/...
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The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We’re waiting Nigel! 🙄
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George McFarland (Spanky) Waiting Patiently
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
@mrjamesob.bsky.social just listened on catch up to Wednesday’s show! I think it was Peter Kellner who said another aspect to PR not often considered is the message it sends to the EU in negotiations about rejoin! It says we’re serious & lessens the chances of a maj Reform Govt undoing it later!
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
@mrjamesob.bsky.social just listened on catch up to Wednesday’s show! I think it was Peter Kellner who said another aspect to PR not often considered is the message it sends to the EU in negotiations about rejoin! It says we’re serious & lessens the chances of a maj Reform Govt undoing it later!
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If he were now proposing doing some of that stuff and it wasn’t in Labour’s 2024 Manifesto, she’d be the first to claim he had no mandate! Must be great to think you are always right with so much self righteous delusion!!! Quite breathtaking really
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 02/10/2026
👀 "Nearly 10 years ago, Nigel Farage told LBC he would leave the country if Brexit were not a stunning success. For reasons that no one can quite fathom, he is still here."
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Welcome to the new Reform roadshow. Same as the last but more desperate | John Crace
Nige is not rattled that the UK likes its new PM. Or that Reform is second in the polls. Oh no. Because Nige believes in
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Excellent stuff Ian. It’s very interesting to me how ineffective, & even crass his political opponents’ responses have been. I expected it from Bad Enoch & she delivered but Sir Ed was ungenerous too. Very disappointing but I’d suggest this reflects more on them than it does on the Prime Minister?
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Excellent stuff Ian. It’s very interesting to me how ineffective, & even crass his political opponents’ responses have been. I expected it from Bad Enoch & she delivered but Sir Ed was ungenerous too. Very disappointing but I’d suggest this reflects more on them than it does on the Prime Minister?
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European Movement West London #FBPE #FBPR #RejoinEU @em-westlondon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
EU responds to Burnham “…the UK is welcome to join the customs union or single market via membership of the European Economic Area.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s... www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU
French president, speaking alongside Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, says EU bid would be good news for UK and Europeans
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Keep Christian Nationalism out of our schools
Reform UK wants to force every school to sing Christian hymns – and says there will be ‘consequences’ for schools that refuse. Add your name and help us defend inclusive education. Reform UK has unvei...
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Keep Christian Nationalism out of our schools
Reform UK wants to force every school to sing Christian hymns – and says there will be ‘consequences’ for schools that refuse. Add your name and help us defend inclusive education. Reform UK has unvei...
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Big news from Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first past the post. Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me? action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/201578/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.
We've heard promises before. I've signed to make sure this one is kept. It takes 30 seconds
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Matt J. McLaren @mattjmclaren.com · 29/09/2026
Big news from Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first past the post. Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me? action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/201578/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.
We've heard promises before. I've signed to make sure this one is kept. It takes 30 seconds
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 28/09/2026
No one should live in fear for wanting to be free of dogmatic control. No one should lose their children, be shunned by those they love, or find themselves with no home, no support, and no one to turn to. Leaving one of these groups can mean losing everything. humanists.uk/donate/actio...
Leaving a coercive religious community can mean losing everything.
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38 Degrees @38degrees.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Andy Burnham admits Brexit has done "more harm than good". Would you back Burnham if he committed to re-join the EU?
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Derbyshire County Council's Reform leaders block local reporter
Party bosses said the move followed what it called "a prolonged period of concerns".
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Derbyshire County Council's Reform leaders block local reporter
Party bosses said the move followed what it called "a prolonged period of concerns".
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s the same the world over with the Far Right! They only believe in press freedom for reporters who say what they want! This is fascism pure and simple let’s call it out for what it is! Whether it’s Trump v CNN, Farage v the BBC or Reform Derbyshire v local reporters they can’t take scrutiny!!!
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s the same the world over with the Far Right! They only believe in press freedom for reporters who say what they want! This is fascism pure and simple let’s call it out for what it is! Whether it’s Trump v CNN, Farage v the BBC or Reform Derbyshire v local reporters they can’t take scrutiny!!!
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I know what you mean! I’m hoping we can get to a level of debate beyond Andrea Leadsom tutoring the former Head of the WTO on how trade works! 😳🙈🤣
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As a former LD member, I have to say I am disappointed that you haven’t embraced the overall agenda Sir Ed. Electoral Reform/ closer EU integration and maybe rejoin at some point / more public control of utilities & a national care service. Liberals should support all of these and work with Govt
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Tories promised that they'd fix it but did next to nothing even as they sought to all but bribe pensioners with the triple lock pension. Now we'll have the right demanding to know how it's all going to be funded... This needs solving and it would be so good if partisanship could be put aside.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Honestly if this happens to you you'll just hope to God that Burnham manages to do this
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Of course they have! Trump is turning the US into a corrupt banana republic! The mid terms may be our last best hope!
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Graham Simpson @grahambs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham - Labour, Lib Dems, Greens, SNP, Plaid are all talking about rejoining. Let’s make it an unstoppable force! The right thing for the UK and Europe! @europeanmovement.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Andy Burnham
The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For years, Stephen Lennon has asked supporters to trust him and fund him. A Channel 4 Dispatches investigation, made with HOPE not hate, has raised serious questions about his finances. I’ve added my name calling for a full investigation. Will you? secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/199860/...
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CALL FOR AN HMRC INVESTIGATION INTO STEPHEN LENNON
A year-long Channel 4 Dispatches investigation has raised serious questions about Stephen Lennon’s finances. Add your name and call on the Government to refer them to HMRC for investigation.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
No ifs and no buts, no caveats or provisos. Things are happening here which we haven't ever really seen before. Burnham is saying the things that are considered unsayable and doing the things which are considered undoable.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Burnham speech: An astonishing moment of radicalism and commitment iandunt.substack.com/p/burnham-sp...
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Burnham speech: An astonishing moment of radicalism and commitment
It’s easy to be cynical, but it would be false. Something extraordinary is happening here.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Incidentally, Burnham referring to the two previous conference votes on proportional representation is a tribute to the diligent work of campaigners in the party. They worked extremely hard to build a base of support in Labour, against the odds.
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Suicide is the leading cause of death for 16–35s in the UK — the highest rates in 30 years. Young lives are being failed. Please can you sign the petition calling for more investment in proven support that saves young lives. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save young lives from suicide
Suicide is the leading killer of young people in the UK. Every day, an estimated 300 to 450 young people aged 16 to 35 attempt suicide, with rates now at their highest level in 30 years (Office for Na...
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Suicide is the leading cause of death for 16–35s in the UK — the highest rates in 30 years. Young lives are being failed. Please can you sign the petition calling for more investment in proven support that saves young lives. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Save young lives from suicide
Suicide is the leading killer of young people in the UK. Every day, an estimated 300 to 450 young people aged 16 to 35 attempt suicide, with rates now at their highest level in 30 years (Office for Na...
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“Visibly inane” made me spit out my claret 🍷🤣👏
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
PM Burnham: "We will contest the next election with a manifesto of commitment to change the electoral system, so that everyone's vote counts and everyone's voice is heard"
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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 29/09/2026
The Fairford incident is dominating the news cycle - and the right-wing. Over the past 48 hours we’ve seen speculation, insinuation and implication attempt turn a serious story about security into one about immigration. This is a long one. Make some tea.
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A Dissection: The Fairford Fannywobble
How the right-wing commentariat turned an ongoing investigation into a migrant story before the facts were known.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 29/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Burnham: "We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system, so that everyone's vote counts. And everyone's voice is heard."
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Andy Burnham will set out process to identify a replacement for the First Past the Post voting system as part of his platform for fixing politics, according to the Guardian Earlier this month almost 200 MPs supported an elections bill amendment calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The rise in small boat crossings was entirely due to Brexit, promoted by Nigel Farage, and the deal done by Boris Johnson Their attempts to shift blame to anyone else is utterly despicable hypocrisy
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Good line 👏👏👏
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 29/09/2026
🚨 Naomi Smith, Best for Britain CEO: 👏 “With the public behind him, progressives imploring them, and the economic case etched in stone, we should signal to the EU – today – that the UK is ready to apply for membership, to take us back to where we belong at the heart of Europe.”
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Only one option on Europe: Burnham must seize moment now - Best for Britain
Andy Burnham should "signal to the EU today that the UK is ready to apply for membership", campaigners have stressed, af
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Totally agree Ian. At last a PM willing to stand up for what is right and shout it from the rooftops!
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Oh totally agree! At last! A brave PM willing to fight for progressive causes.
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Labour just guaranteed my vote next time with this! #electoralreform #makevotesmatter
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Labour just guaranteed my vote next time with this! #electoralreform #makevotesmatter
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For years, Stephen Lennon has asked supporters to trust him and fund him. A Channel 4 Dispatches investigation, made with HOPE not hate, has raised serious questions about his finances. I’ve added my name calling for a full investigation. Will you? secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/199860/...
secure.hopenothate.org.uk
CALL FOR AN HMRC INVESTIGATION INTO STEPHEN LENNON
A year-long Channel 4 Dispatches investigation has raised serious questions about Stephen Lennon’s finances. Add your name and call on the Government to refer them to HMRC for investigation.
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Sarah Cowley @bournemouth4eu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I wonder if he's afraid it might also tackle disinformation and deepfakes from inside UK as well?
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Stay European #RejoinEU 🇪🇺 #FBPE @stayeuropean.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Why is Farage so triggered by the UK taking defence measures against Russian misinformation? 🤔🤔🤔
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Chris Smith @ledredman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Farage is essentially admitting that he relies heavily on Russian propaganda and it's unfair to him to cut this off.
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I've just signed "Prime Minister, What’s Your Plan for Fair Votes?" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/pr... @OpenBritainHQ
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Alan Stanley @ackersstan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I've just signed "Prime Minister, What’s Your Plan for Fair Votes?" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/pr... @OpenBritainHQ
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