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Alistair Smailes 🍉

@alsmailes.bsky.social
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One of the “woke lefty elite” apparently running the world. Who knew? Old enough to have seen it all, young enough to still have things to do.

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Cornish Skipper #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🔶🌹💚💙 @cornishskipper.wsocial.eu · 02/10/2026
“It’s increasingly clear the British state is in the early stages of addiction to Palantir and all it represents. We now have a chance to chart a new and better course away from Palantir. We should take it quickly, with both hands.” #NoToPalantir www.thenerve.news/p/palantir-1...
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Revealed: Britain's contracts with Palantir hit £1bn
Newly surfaced disclosures reveal the government has done deals to spend £992m with Peter Thiel’s controversial AI company – as pressure mounts on Andy Burnham to block them. Max Colbert reports
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Dawny B @dawnbritten.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Always liked Gary x
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Cornish Skipper #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🔶🌹💚💙 @cornishskipper.wsocial.eu · 17/09/2026
Unions wants include unfreezing the personal allowance, dropping EU red lines, “tweaks” to the fiscal rules & creating war bonds. Burnham needs to #TaxTheRich #TaxTheBanks (Tories cut bank taxes by £bns) #GamblingTax #WindfallTaxes archive.ph/2026.09.15-1...
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
With Keir Starmer resigning, a new PM is moving into No.10 soon. Let's make sure a message from us is waiting on their desk on day one! We need a wealth tax on the super-rich to fund housing, health, and our communities. Add your name so they can't ignore us you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
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Dear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-rich
With Keir Starmer stepping down, a new PM will be taking over soon. Let's make sure they hear from us on day one. Sign the petition demanding a wealth tax on the ultra-rich to fund our communities, he...
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Palestine won't be pushed out by Tommy Robinson. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/pale...
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Palestine won't be pushed out by Tommy Robinson
Far-right leader Tommy Robinson has called a demonstration in central London on 16th May - the same day as the annual march commemorating the Palestine Nakba or 'catastrophe'. Scandalously, the Metrop...
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Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents @cwgcommunity.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Another busy few days out across Chingford & Woodford Green. We were joined by our supporter Faiza Shaheen in sunny Churchfields, and by friends from Waltham Forest Community Coalition and Waltham Forest Greens in Larkswood & Valley today. Lots of interest from residents excited to vote for change.
Group of volunteers canvassing in sunny Churchfields ward.Group of volunteers canvassing in Woodford Green.Group of volunteers doorknocking on Churchfields.Group of volunteers canvassing in Larkswood and Valley wards.
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Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents @cwgcommunity.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Our next monthly discussion is happening on Monday! Join Faiza Shaheen and Asad Rehman to discuss what we can do to combat racism and the far right. Book your place here:
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Resisting the Rise of the Far Right
Join Faiza Shaheen and Asad Rehman to discuss what we can do to combat racism and the far right.
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Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents @cwgcommunity.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
🚨 Our first People’s Assembly in #SouthChingford is taking place tomorrow! We’re excited to welcome everyone at St Edmund's Church (Larkswood Road, E4) this Wednesday, 11 March. Reserve a free spot via the Eventbrite page here: www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-as... 🎟️ #Chingford #ChingfordMount
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Anyone near NE London on Monday might be interested in attending this free event on Resisting the Rise of the Far Right - with Faiza Shaheen, Director of Tax Justice UK and Asad Rehman, CEO of Friends of the Earth. www.eventbrite.com/e/resisting-...
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Resisting the Rise of the Far Right
Join Faiza Shaheen and Asad Rehman to discuss what we can do to combat racism and the far right.
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Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents @cwgcommunity.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
We've been out canvassing in Valley and Larkswood! We've had a great response on the doorstep and lots of people are excited to vote for local people who are rooted in the community and committed to real change. Come along this week: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/get-involved 🌼
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Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents @cwgcommunity.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
We've been out on Wynndale Road and Maybank this weekend chatting with residents. The #BroadmeadRoadBridge closure has affected daily life and many feel the council has just left residents to deal with it. A lot of interest in voting Independent and having their voices heard ✊
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Aidan Scott @aidanscott.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Important story from my area. A fantastic independent councillor, Rosa Gomez, has been barred by Redbridge Council. It’s a case of discrimination against someone who has worked tirelessly for years for the community. Sharing Alistair’s post would be appreciated as we try to spread awareness x
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
My friend Rosa Gomez - a hard working and popular councillor here in #Redbridge, London - has been barred as a councillor after the local authority stopped her carer from assisting her at council meetings. It’s blatant #disability #discrimination. #woodford www.facebook.com/share/p/1AkY...
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Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents @cwgcommunity.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Everyone here at CWG Community Independents hopes you’ve enjoyed getting to know the names and faces of the candidates we’re endorsing and supporting for the upcoming local elections on Thursday 7th May 🗳️ As a summary…
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Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents @cwgcommunity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Introducing Helen Watson for Churchfields 🙌 Helen has lived in the area for 25 years. Both of her children attended local schools, and she sits on the board of two charities: The Friends of Redbridge Music School and Show Racism the Red Card. More on Helen here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🎶 🤝 ⚽️
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Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents @cwgcommunity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Also standing in Churchfields, Jillian Ghose 🙌 Jillian has lived in Churchfields for the last 20 years, has a professional background in nutrition and school governance, and is a caring and passionate supporter of the community's health and wellbeing. See more here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🍎💪📋
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Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents @cwgcommunity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
And our final candidate for Churchfields, Rita Mahli 🙌 Rita has lived in the area for 14 years and is standing because she believes her community deserves better representation. A university worker and trade unionist, Rita is a bold supporter of grassroots politics: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🗂️📢🌱
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Progressive independents are standing all over England in the local elections. If you have them in your manor give them a look, a like, and a vote. #elections26 #chingford #wooodford #london
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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
ICE 💵 hides behind Black History Feb 12, 1793 Congress enacted the Fugitive Slave Law to enforce the Constitution’s Fugitive Slave Clause The law issued an order of arrest on escaped slaves if oral or written proof of ownership was given to a magistrate & it denied fugitives due process #Blacksky
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 02/02/2026
The Railways Bill is making its way through Parliament. But it’s missing 4 vital ingredients that would make it truly work for passengers, not private profiteers: 1 Bring Rolling Stock into public ownership 2 Lower fares 3 Re-opening closed lines 4 Listen to passengers and give them a voice. 1/2
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Make sure your MP knows how the Railways Bill can delivers for passengers - email your MP
Invite your MP to learn more about how they can fight to make sure the Railways Bill delivers for passengers.
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
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Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents @cwgcommunity.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Join us on January 26th, when Faiza hosts David Wearing, Assistant Professor in International Relations at the University of Sussex, to talk geopolitics and the New World Order, from Venezuela and Iran to Greenland. Book your tickets here: bit.ly/3LLCVSC @faizashaheen.bsky.social
Flyer for Chingford and Woodford Green Independents event on Monday 26th January at 7.30pm. Pankhurst Memorial Hall, Woodford Memorial Hall, 209 High Road, London, E18 2PA. 
New World Order? Venezuela, Greenland, Iran: Geopolitics and the UK.
Faiza Shaheen in conversation with Dr David Wearing, Assistant Professor in International Relations at the University of Sussex.
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
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Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents @cwgcommunity.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
During the 2024 General Election, we caught a glimpse of what people-powered, community politics can achieve.
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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James Barišić 🇭🇷 @james.barisic.fr · 23/09/2025
Fellow Londoner here. We realise that Trump hates us but, at the same time, he's a sex offender and best mates with a nonce... actually, many nonces. We don't generally care what anyone thinks of us but... y'know... kids. Now release the Epstein Files.
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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
No lies detected from The Great Jon Stewart 👇 #ResistTrump
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Our monthly conversations on key issues facing our society continue - this time it's the housing crisis - with author and journalist Vicky Spratt and our own Faiza Shaheen. Monday night in Woodford - entry is free - sign up here... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1353566276...
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How do we solve the housing crisis?
Faiza Shaheen in conversation with Vicky Spratt
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RC deWinter @rcdewinter.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
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Henry Morris @mrhenrymorris.substack.com · 21/04/2025
Liz Truss: 'i killed the Queen' JD Vance: 'hold my lettuce'
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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Netanyahu is a war criminal
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
You couldn’t make it up!
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Arron Banks denied entry to US for his own Donald Trump inauguration party www.indy100.com/politics/ban...
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Arron Banks denied entry to US for his own Donald Trump inauguration party
Arron Banks, the former UKIP donor and businessman who co-founded the Brexit campaign group Leave.EU with Reform UK’s Richard Tice, will be unable to celebrate Donald Trump’s inauguration at his own p...
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LynnZ 🦋 @zizij.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
History is there for us to learn from…
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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
America's red lines: - Violent insurrection - 34 felony convictions - Liable for sexual abuse - Profound corruption - Chronic incoherence - Chaotic incompetence - Unable to explain a single policy - Signs of cognitive failure Sorry, I meant: America's red lines: - Being a woman
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 01/09/2024
Have you been following the Teesworks scandal story? Peter Morris summaries the multiple failures that led up to it: northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
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The multiple failures that led to Teesworks scandal
Analysis by Peter Morris
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 21/08/2024
Wall-to-wall coverage of a millionaire’s superyacht sinking yet, while I obviously sympathise with all the families and don’t underestimate their pain, if that was a boat full of poor people the media would have moved on by now to an octopus predicting the premier league winner.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 14/08/2024
They butter not change it!
A social post from @mommeh_dearest  on X that says: If butter companies stopped printing the measurements on the wrapper I would literally not know what to do with myself
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14/08/2024
The 89th anniversary of Social Security is a good day to remember that Trump tried to slash the program in every year of his presidency.
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 13/08/2024
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 01/03/2024
Shell is trying to silence #Greenpeace through a multi-million dollar claim for damages after a peaceful protest. It’s a disgusting move - please sign the open letter to Shell suggesting they think again about their course of action. #shell #climate action.greenpeace.org.uk/shell-open-l...
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Shell: your lawsuit is an outrage!
Tell Shell their intimidation lawsuit against us is disgraceful. Sign the open letter now.
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Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 20/10/2023
I'm going to track down as many of you as I can. Please could people repost me, so others can see I am here - and I can find them, and them me. Blue skies, herds of unicorns and sunlit uplands beckon. Oh...and another two Tory candidates bite the dust, I understand 👍👍👍
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Colin Sydes aka Lord SydesJokes #FBPE #FBR #Resist #Resistance @sydesjokes.bsky.social · 30/10/2023
Accounts to follow @clumsydentist.bsky.social @SarahSarwins.bsky.social @alsmailes.bsky.social @janmakarta.bsky.social @oatcakekid.bsky.social @SheInFrance.bsky.social @tinettchen1.bsky.social @richardfbpe.bsky.social forms.gle/L1Xg9ewshYTG8YDS6
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Stephen Farrow @stephenfarrow.bsky.social · 28/10/2023
Yep.
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dave43law.bsky.social @dave43law.bsky.social · 28/10/2023
I think this is desperately needed
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 21/10/2023
www.theguardian.com/society/2023...
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Ministers abandon plan to end pollution rules for England housebuilders
Michael Gove had been planning to rip up EU-derived scheme that forces developers to pay to offset pollution
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Michael 🌱 Ⓥ @changedgear.bsky.social · 21/10/2023
The Tories want to lower taxes for the most wealthy not to help win the next election, they know they've lost. It's in the hope Labour will have to reverse it and sew the seeds for winning again in 2029.
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 17/10/2023
What’s the betting it’s another of Suella’s “dreams”? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023...
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Surgeon treating patients in Gaza says police in London ‘harassed’ his family
Prof Ghassan Abu-Sittah, who has a practice in UK capital, claims it is a ‘brutal attempt at silencing us’
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Alistair Smailes 🍉 @alsmailes.bsky.social · 17/10/2023
The company this government keeps!
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