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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Shameful and stupid. it seems Burnham is no better than Starmer. And there is no sensible purpose to this.
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Surgeon faces deportation as Home Office revokes refugee status for Syrians
UK classifies Syria as safe to return to despite UN refugee body’s advice
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Home Sec proposes a wait of 20 years before recognised refugees become settled & you might be deported in the meantime with any children born in the UK. Shameful and stupid . Does the “real deal” means she supports this as well?
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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 · 30/09/2026
But the home secretary still in place with her nasty and shameful immigration policies.
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
And then do a U-turn afterwards?
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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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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“ Labour for hope” “ hope my family (Labour stopped family reunion) will be safe” “ hope I can cope with a 20 year wait for indefinite leave to remain” “ hope I won’t be deported in the meantime”
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“ Labour for hope” “ hope my family (Labour stopped family reunion) will be safe” “ hope I can cope with a 20 year wait for indefinite leave to remain” “ hope I won’t be deported in the meantime”
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“ Labour for hope” “ hope my family (Labour stopped family reunion) will be safe” “ hope I can cope with a 20 year wait for indefinite leave to remain” “ hope I won’t be deported in the meantime”
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“ Labour for hope” “ hope my family (Labour stopped family reunion) will be safe” “ hope I can cope with a 20 year wait for indefinite leave to remain” “ hope I won’t be deported in the meantime”
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“ Labour for hope” “ hope my family (Labour stopped family reunion) will be safe” “ hope I can cope with a 20 year wait for indefinite leave to remain” “ hope I won’t be deported in the meantime”
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
You mean “ hope the family that labour stop me being reunited with as a refugee are safe” or “ hope I don’t get deported with any children born in the UK” or “ hope I can cope with 20 years waiting for indefinite leave to remain”
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
So what is candidate’s position on stopping family reunion for refugees? possibility of refugees being deported with children born in the UK? a 20 year wait until you can become settled? describing asylum seekers as illegal when they are legal under the refugee convention 1952? Labour shame.
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
So what is candidate’s position on stopping family reunion for refugees? possibility of refugees being deported with children born in the UK? a 20 year wait until you can become settled? describing asylum seekers as illegal when they are legal under the refugee convention 1952? Socialism?
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
So what is candidate’s position on stopping family reunion for refugees? possibility of refugees being deported with children born in the UK? a 20 year wait until you can become settled? describing asylum seekers as illegal when they are legal under the refugee convention 1952? = Labour policies.
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
So what is candidate’s position on stopping family reunion for refugees? possibility of refugees being deported with children born in the UK? a 20 year wait until you can become settled? describing asylum seekers as illegal when they are legal under the refugee convention 1952?
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A new home Secretary Would be a good idea.
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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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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
 Someone who agrees that recognised refugees should not be entitled to family reunion? And that even once recognised you might be deported with children born here? Someone who looks up to David Blunkett? Someone really nasty?
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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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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Also, I think today’s politicians struggle with problems which cannot just be blamed on somebody else & require them/probably somebody else to really understand the problem & devise a solution. when they went into politics, they did not expect they would have to do this & many don’t seem up to it.
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Perhaps we are waiting for the climate crisis to acquire the status of a “legitimate concern” with Labour and the Guardian ?
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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 · 06/08/2026
Up the road!
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
And was previously a human rights lawyer. 
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
NFN.
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Yes indeed, we need LAs who actually answer questions that they should answer instead of the usual meaningless waffle.
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
At least, finally, first one since Harold Wilson probably, we have a PM who is a proper football fan. 
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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 · 26/07/2026
And of course @ipswichtown.bsky.social
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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 · 21/07/2026
It took two years!
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
“ the international stage”. A solid record for ignoring international law. What could possibly go wrong?
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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 · 17/07/2026
One of Burnham’s mentors is Blunkett. A particularly nasty Home secretary. 🤮
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
No. Invertebrate of the year? Yes.
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
No crunchy vegetables for lunch. They were boiled for a very long time.
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alexmorton.bsky.social @alexmorton.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Vegetables boiled for a very long time.
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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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