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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Former child refugee but her party stopped family reunion for recognised refugees contrary to the refugee convention 1952. Shameful but maybe “ the real deal” means she is prepared to support this?
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‘The real deal’: Sagal Abdi-Wali’s journey from child refugee to Labour MP in former PM’s seat
Decades of volunteering combined with years of active local party politics propels Abdi-Wali to victory over Green leader Zack Polanski
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/football/202... It’s apologist Andy! He is the PM. This is embarrassing. The unrepentant owners of City should face the proper consequences.
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Andy Burnham admits to ‘concern’ if Manchester City lose their owners after guilty verdicts
The primer minister said: ‘City have been a huge partner in building modern Manchester,’ while the Independent Football Regulator said it is monitoring the case
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s... Britain also knew about the genocide against the tutsi in Rwanda as it happened
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Britain knew about the Holocaust as it happened. A new exhibition reckons with that truth
Research draws upon reporting and witness testimony, while a permanent memorial is planned for London
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Love the Irish🇮🇪
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Farewell Keir Starmer, a terrible politician whom we desperately wanted to be something more | Zoe Williams
‘U-turn’ doesn’t do justice to the myriad ways he found to break a pledge. Now the former PM is resigning as an MP, why did I have such high hopes? asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
@calvinbailey.bsky.social
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 28/08/2026
Healey could suffer £4bn headroom hit because of lower immigration forecasts ft.trib.al/4ZNIGuO
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Healey could suffer £4bn headroom hit because of lower immigration forecasts
New chancellor is seeking to reassure investors as he prepares for first Budget in October
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Seriously?
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Andy Burnham says he wants to bring men’s World Cup back to UK in 2042
PM tells regional mayors during informal discussions he is keen for tournament to return to British Isles
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Equalities minister condemns racism after being education minister in a govt that pursued racist policies to make 1st & 2nd generation immigrants, refugees & global majority all feel unwelcome in the UK (& deter foreign students -> universities financial crisis).
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Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, says equalities minister
Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says politicians have helped fuel hatred and that police are not taking violence against women and girls seriously enough
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a... Sweden has been taking tips on ridiculous nastiness from the UK Home Office perhaps?
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British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years
Authorities say application to stay was made too late, as UK officials say Sweden takes ‘stricter approach’ than other EU countries
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Maybe he could do a job for us? Not much older than Welbeck. #itfc
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
#globalbritain
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
@mrjohncrace.bsky.social sorry the last year has been “unremittingly shit”. So a big thank you for all your wonderful writing over that period . Here’s hoping the next year will be much better for both of you.
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Gemma Clark 🧿🕯️ @gemmaclark.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Wes Streeting has taken tens of thousands of pounds in donations from individuals linked to arms companies and Palantir. And I’m pretty sure these ‘generous’ donors will want something in return for thier investment www.thenational.scot/news/2640176...
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Wes Streeting took thousands from donors with links to arms firms and Palantir
WES Streeting took tens of thousands of pounds from donors with links to arms firms and controversial US tech firm Palantir, The National can reveal…
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... He’s an MP. “It’s his job!”
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What will Keir Starmer do next?
Outgoing PM has joked about cookery classes and cutting hedges, but does the international stage beckon?
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
@theguardian.com you requested nominations for “invertebrate of the year”. I proposed @keirstarmer.bsky.social . How is the voting going?
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
@calvinbailey.bsky.social
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/... Please consider also nominating 1. Keir Starmer and 2. David Lammy.
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Nominate your invertebrate of the year
We’re asking people from around the world to nominate their favourite spineless species for our third Invertebrate of the Year competition
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/... Please consider also nominating 1. Keir Starmer and 2. David Lammy.
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Nominate your invertebrate of the year
We’re asking people from around the world to nominate their favourite spineless species for our third Invertebrate of the Year competition
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Remove home secretary Mahmood and rip up her asylum plans, says Alf Dubs
Exclusive: Veteran Labour peer who fled Nazis as a child attacks ‘performative cruelty’ of Shabana Mahmood’s policies
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
www.theguardian.com/society/2026... Minister who scrapped “match funding” & massively cut the Adoption Support Fund (ASGSF) claims to care about adoptees .
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Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson
Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s history
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
@pudner.bsky.social
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Helbel 🌻☘️💚🤍🧡 @pudner.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I do pity your deplorable ignorance of the real and positive policies the government has put in place in the last 23mths. Inform yourself ffs and stop whinging about things you clearly know nothing about.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Robert Gros made £27m selling useless gowns via the VIP PPE Lane, of course he never paid back a penny, he bought 2 mansions instead. RT and see if we can make him as famous as Michelle Mone.
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Shamima Begum might not agreed with that. Although it hinted at the quality of his decision-making, perhaps?
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Sajid Javid says backing Liz Truss to lead Tories was his ‘biggest political mistake’
Former chancellor also tells Hay festival ‘good riddance’ to Tory MPs defecting to Reform
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... Do our politicians need a report to tell them this? Will drive out the lower earning as well who are just as important.
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UK’s higher-earning immigrants may be driven out by tougher rules, report suggests
Figures raise questions over ministers’ plans to raise qualifying period for settled status from five years to 10
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
@alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social I have sent you a chat message. Also some photos of the cats reacting to the current political mess must surely be in order?
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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Please retweet.
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
People deserted labour on Thursday because of their policies. So there is no point in having a new leader if the policies are just the same. Anyone with decent humane policies could not have supported labour since the GE.
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... The way UK is run seems a bit Spursy?
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It’s time MPs levelled with us: Britain is already at war, and we’ll need to do two things to survive it | Gaby Hinsliff
Cyber-attacks, disinformation and blockading of supplies. This is what living in a war zone can look like now, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
www.theguardian.com/football/202... @danhanzus.bsky.social
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Ticket to ride? Fifa premium makes this the World Cup that actively hates you | Jonathan Liew
The $95 bus trip to Foxborough highlights a tournament unique in modern times – one that ultimately makes no secret of its disdain for the paying public
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/a... @danhanzus.bsky.social
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The Dianna Russini fallout is less about scandal than who carries blame in the NFL | Melissa Jacobs
Rumors about the reporter and New England head coach Mike Vrabel flew all week. The conclusion to the saga was all too predictable
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
@danhanzus.bsky.social
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
www.theguardian.com/business/202... @waitrose3.bsky.social
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Waitrose employee sacked after stopping shoplifter from taking Easter eggs
Walker Smith, 54, who worked for retailer for 17 years, says he grabbed bag from thief before they escaped
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
@mrjohncrace.bsky.social Isn’t this Storm Big Dave?
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Cobie Cipher Triangulation Agency @cobieef.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
How many of the 400 or so Labour MPs rebelled on the PIP cuts? It was just over a quarter. So that's 300 Labour MPs fine with driving the disabled into poverty, 120ish Tories, however many Reform MPs... That's well over half the MPs in Parliament who wanted to impoverish disabled people.
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
"I should just point out that we didn't mention that Tom Skinner supports Reform, because he is only here in his capacity as a thick, talentless twat"
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
You reach that age when you can’t remember the name of the trombone player on the Crusaders.
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Neil Davies Illustration @neildaviesart.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Why did I ever take a single word he said seriously. What a fool.
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Michael Carlson @micarlson.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Legitimate dog-whistles
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Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Incredible that Labour have the nerve to criticise Reform’s immigration plans given their own efforts to make permanent residence impossible for many people for decades, or at all
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Utterly chilling insight into how Keir Starmer's team has been operating from the beginning. As others have been pointing out for years, the Labour Party and the country have been taken for a ride. There was a coup within the party, using a host of dirty tricks. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Labour minister falsely linked journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network in emails to GCHQ
Exclusive: Josh Simons pressed intelligence officials to investigate reporters, in emails described as ‘McCarthyite smear’
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Simon Pegg @simonpegg.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
"... So, Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor. You're telling me you're from a long lineage with a history of 'keeping it in the family' to preserve the bloodline, and you've only 𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏 arrived in Norfolk?"
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Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Once again, people demanding an “open debate” on things we’ve been forced to debate for fucking ages are simply demanding the right to be vile and bigoted without pushback
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Jim Ratcliffe sorry language 'offended some' after immigration comments
The Manchester United co-owner previously said the UK had been
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... @bethrigby.bsky.social “our values that bind us together” and “rules that protect those in need”. ..how did those values & rules help victims of Epstein? …the govt had chosen best interests of govt, until the shit hit the fan. “ you Beth should also be ashamed .
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Mr Rules hits tipping point as Mandelson proves the one mistake that can’t be undone
There is a look of despair in Starmer’s eyes – and a feeling in the room that the endgame has begun
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... “. Talk of “our values that bind us together” and the “rules that protect those in need”. Just how did those values and rules help the victims of Epstein? “ or the disabled, children in poor families, SEN children, children in Gaza, refugees….? Shameful.
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Mr Rules hits tipping point as Mandelson proves the one mistake that can’t be undone
There is a look of despair in Starmer’s eyes – and a feeling in the room that the endgame has begun
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