iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 14h

I was on a panel recently about Brexit, where someone raised the old canard that only a small minority of voters identified Brexit as their top concern - as if Brexit were a self-standing issue, with no bearing on their declared “top” concerns - economy, healthcare, defence, immigration etc 🙄😡🙄

59014

Yes, but still, I appreciate him starting a more honest conversation

000

Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 17h

Well, I accept that criticism, maybe I’m being gratuitously harsh on SKS. And agree, we will still have to see if these refreshing statements translate into concrete action. Thank you for your feedback.

160

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 17h

One of the best reads on this nonsensical proposal - doesn't mean it won't be popular of course: even if 95% of estates don't attract IHT, plenty of people aspire to be rich enough for theirs to do so (or rather to be able to use a policy like this to escape it).

43516

59014

All of them! Brexit never was the solution to the UK’s problems, but did make all of them harder to tackle.

081

Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 22h

Bravo, that man. Thank you to all the people of Ukraine.

438984

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

Imagine how much coverage this would get if Gove were Green - or if she were Black

19406180

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Burnham, unlike Starmer, gets that if you have political capital, use it; and that if something is wrong, don’t let it fester, hoping problem will go away, but tackle it. His statements are at last lifting the miasma of lies, deceit and disingenuity around Brexit and opening space for proper debate

1118349

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

Burnham started his much-needed assault on Brexit yesterday by confirming Russian interference in the vote. Now this: “In a statement to MPs, Andy Burnham will argue it is time to "face up to the reality that Brexit has done more harm than good" and "the status quo is not good enough for Britain."”

bbc.co.uk

Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say

Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.

781223359

“American Values!” 🙄🙄🙄

1221

I didn’t bargain on my fridge breaking down and developing a leak 🙁

4330

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

It’s v heartening to see the support for Ukraine from many prominent Americans, including many Republican members of Congress, who are planning to introduce legislation to stop the US from buying Russian oil. America is genuinely awful under Trump, but it is not (yet) a complete lost cause.

1216121

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

The Times from ten years ago this week. They were wrong. In fact Brexit is costing the UK economy roughly £100 billion a year. #ProjectFear

Hard Brexit
could cost
£66bn a year

Leaked Treasury papers reveal lost revenue

Sam Coates Deputy Political Editor
Ollver Wright Policy Editor

Cabinet ministers are being warned
that the Treasury could lose up_to
£66 billion a year in tax revenues under
"hard Brexit", according to leaked
government papers.

GDP.could fall by as much as 9.5 per
cent if Britain leaves the single market
and hastorely on WorldTrade Organi-
sation rules for trading with the conti-
nent, compared with ifit stayed within
the EU,theforecasts show.Such a steep
drop in revenue would force ministers
to slash public spending or raise taxes.
The £66 billion drop, contained in a
draft cabinet committee paper seen by
The Times, is nearly a tenth of the
£716 billion that the government is pro-
jected to collect in taxes this year,and is
equivalent to 65 per cent of the annual
budget of NHS England.

Business leaders are_increasingly
worried that the UK could fail to nego-
tiate a deal with the 27 remaining EU
members by the time it leaves the
union, and will face a "cliff edge" of
trade tariffs and barriers,

Several cabinet ministers who sup-
ported Remain are stepping up efforts
to prioritise business concerns and the
economy in Brexit discussions, fearing
that Leave supporters fail to realise the
scale of potential damage, It comes as:;
○ Theresa May faces a potential legal
challenge by a group of Conservative
MPs over the decision to begin Brexit
negotiations without parliament's
approval. The prime minister's spokes-
man ruledoutgiving MPs a voteyester-
day,saying thatitwould"second guess'
the will of the British people.
○ Dominic Grieve, the former attor-
ney-general, said that unless the gov,
ernment could agree,a deal supported
by parliament it would not survive.
e

A Tory backbencher suggested that
British companies should hire disabled

Tuesday October 11 2016 | thetimes.co.uk | No 72038

people to do the work of EU migrants
after Brexit.

Mrs May visited Denmark and the
Nethe…

401214434

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

Tony Yates @t0nyyates.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Obvious... but great that ex military people with credibility are pointing it out, so that voters can take notice

6465157

Done! It took me 20 seconds using the link. Every voice counts, please help.

23714

All thanks to the tireless work of @peterjukes.bsky.social @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social who were ignored for years, and in Carole’s case hounded through the courts for years. I’m glad the PM is at last speaking the truth; but the real heroes surely deserve a Pulitzer!

9387125

Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

With my area due to rain all day today, I’m planning to try to tune out the world, tuck up with my dogs, read, do jigsaws, watch football and baseball with my son…and, finally, find out what eventually happened to Gavin and Stacey, Smithy and Nessa, by finishing the last season! No spoilers, pls 🙏

5641

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

So, finally, a PM who admits there **was** Russian interference in the Brexit Referendum — after all the evidence amassed by myself @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @lukeharding1968.bsky.social Sergei Cristo, J Patrick et al — dismissed as conspiracy for ten long years Truth is the daughter of Time

471384603

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

Michelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

So let me get this right. Trump attacks Iran and drives global oil prices through the roof. Then he buys oil from Russia who funds Iran. Art of the Deal, baby. Art of The Deal 🙄

2226870

Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I hope so. I simply can’t believe this could really happen.

000

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I’ve been thinking about it, seriously. But, I have deep family and friend connections here. All the people I know are just as appalled by what’s happening under Trump. I have a vote. I’ll use it.

130

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

This is completely outrageous and disgusting. This must immediately be blocked by Congress and Trump should be impeached for this. The US is now funding Putin’s war machine as he murders civilians including children. We are lost as a country.

2072162565665

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The United States is now importing fuel from Russia, per President Trump.

3371299455

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

What these guys did was bigger than Brexit. They showed how you could produce work of an academic quality and distribute it through the media, to improve the standard of national debate. I wish more organisations would learn from what was accomplished here.

633964

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Heartbreaking 💔 Children scream while masked ICE goons kidnap their families in broad daylight in Harrison, New Jersey.

86650903592

niceguysean.bsky.social @niceguysean.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I agree- this is a new level of depravity. And, they call themselves christians!!!

020

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

I’ve been vainly hoping that some Tech companies might grow some and say ‘not on my watch’ and refuse to stream it. I’d also presume European countries would already be planning to block any streams. The whole thing is literally appalling.

0345

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

Ger D @rardeenus.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

How will it be presented I wonder. Will there be a host? Pundits? Countdown clock? Post execution analysis? How about graphics and breakdowns of the guns, ammunition and best shot? And of course, who’s the sponsor?? One of the sociopathic tech bros I suspect.

182

Reposted by Alex Hall Hall

johanbeerts.bsky.social @johanbeerts.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

They have bleeps on their televisions whenever someone says the word "F***". You can't hold a can of beer in the street so you need to wrap it in a brown bag. You can't show a naked t** on television. But an execution live on TV is OK. What a nation of sick hypocrites.

110325

There’s no truly “humane” way to execute another human being. The death penalty is the ultimate definition of inhumane behavior.

817930

Honestly, even for this depraved administration, this is a shocking new low. Is there nothing which can be done to stop it?

251

Honestly, I’m shocked and chilled to the core. Even for this depraved administration, this is a new law. I can’t believe this will actually be allowed to go ahead - surely there is some law or institution which can intervene to stop this?

040

The comments on X are truly horrific. Most strongly oppose it, but far too many for comfort are relishing the prospect

2110