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Alex Bird

@coopalex.bsky.social
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Serial co-operator. Chair union-coops:uk Chair Banc Cambria, Member Institute of Economic Development (MIED), ex FRSA

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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Ukraine is facing it's 5th winter of war, but Trump is making threats, cosying up to Russia and telling Zelensky he should step down. It's a new low, and we need our PM to stand up for Ukraine, and up to Trump. Please sign the open letter to #OurAndy now: 38d.gs/0nlt
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Sign the open letter: Stand with Ukraine. Stand up to Trump.
Ukraine is facing it's 5th winter of war, and Trump is making threats, cosying up to Russia and telling Zelensky he should step down. It's a new low, and we need our PM to stand up for Ukraine, and up...
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Dennis Potter, the left wing playwright named his cancer Rupert after Murdoch, who he hated www.irishtimes.com/news/abr-any...
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ABR (Anybody But Rupert)
"I CALL my cancer Rupert," Dennis Potter told Melvyn Bragg in his final interview
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I just wrote to delegates of @academic.oup.com demanding they reinstate finance operations jobs. Take action now with @strikemap.org: actionnetwork.org/letters/rein... #OxfordUniversityPress #StrikeMap
actionnetwork.org
Reinstate finance operations jobs at Oxford University Press
Write to delegates of Oxford University Press delegates demanding they reinstate finance operations jobs.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
For 14yrs, the Tories cratered our economy, added thousands to our cost of living, melted down public services and brexited us into decades of eye-watering expense and lost opportunity. That’s still their plan. With tax breaks for the super rich paid for by welfare cuts. So what TF is this headline?
THE TIMES

Thursday October 8 2026 | thetimes.com | No 75158

Tories will make you better off
Badenoch vows to scrap inheritance tax on family homes and abolish Labour's levy on properties worth more than £2m
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#BigTech's data centres use as much power as millions of homes and guzzle our water. We need rules: ⚡ 100% clean power 💧 Zero water waste 🗣️ Local community consent Sign Foxglove's petition to stop data centres harming our communities and environment now. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Ban data centres that harm our communities and climate
Big Tech’s giant data centres swallow as much power as millions of homes, guzzle our water, and risk driving up our energy bills - all with zero limits. We need basic rules: ⚡ 100% clean power 💧 Ze...
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
It’s not just the cuts to funding caused by the inertia of the #Labour Government. It’s the who and what the #Tory controlled #BBC board decide to get rid of.
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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 07/10/2026
And for the first time, our movement has one of our own in Downing Street. Britain gave the world the co-operative movement. With a Labour and Co-operative Prime Minister, its values of solidarity and shared power have never been closer to the heart of government.
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
There are parts of the perimeter with no fence, and it’s patrolled by privatised guards from “Go Security” so alls good then?!? No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
No 10 says RAF Fairford is 'safe' after US withdraws bombers
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.
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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) twice bombed in Gaza 🇵🇸, 4 murdered Locations shared with 🇮🇱 Vehicles clearly marked Targeted Bombed Murdered Israel 🇮🇱 refuse to even investigate MSF: ‘This is not justice’ ‘We will not let your deaths be filed away’ Expel 🇮🇱 from the UN now.
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Sign the Petition
TAX BANK SUPER-PROFITS AT THE BUDGET
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Biomethane is produced from sheep poo whether you capture it or not. If it’s captured and burnt it provides energy and turns a powerful greenhouse gas into a less powerful greenhouse gas. If you want to save the planet stop eating lamb which will eliminate the methane altogether.
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Big UK banks pocketed £29.2bn in six months while our bills went up! A windfall tax on bank profits would raise £19bn for our schools & NHS. @TheGreenParty's already backing it - sign the petition and tell John Healey to #TaxtheBanks! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
you.38degrees.org.uk
#TaxTheBanks
Years of higher interest rates have sent our rent, mortgage, and debt payments soaring, while banks have raked in huge profits for doing absolutely nothing. The big four UK banks (Barclays, HSBC, Ll...
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Magnifique
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I’ve signed too
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#Cruella #Braverman calls for the #RNLI to be blocked from ports. She’d change her mind if she got into trouble swimming or boating. Another bloody lowlife hypocrite. RNLI volunteer targeted online and branded 'traitor' after Portsmouth protests www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
RNLI volunteer targeted online and branded ‘traitor’ after Portsmouth protests
Lifeboat crew member wrongly identified as having helped small boat migrants speaks to BBC Verify.
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The #RNLI is a royal charity. Time for Charlie Boy, the #King to step up and support them. You claim to be a working royal, do your job. Speak out and condemn the #Restore #Reform #TommyTwoNames #Blackshirts scum
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#Blackshirts #Blackshorts It’s all the same #WTF
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Dee Lomas @deelomas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Arseholes Heroes ⬇️ ⬇️
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
c.org/z6wmbDnmvC
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Sign the Petition
TAX BANK SUPER-PROFITS AT THE BUDGET
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I’m must be even older. I remember the Scrabster lifeboat disaster in 1969. Eight men lost their lives. All lifeboat crews are heroes.
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I’ve just signed Will you join me in supporting MSF to try to change Govt policy. msf.org.uk/sick-asylum
msf.org.uk
Sick of asylum?
MSF is calling on the UK Government to end dangerous and harmful asylum policies
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Stephen Collins @stephencollins.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Cartoon by Stephen Collins for The Guardian. Script as follows:

[scene is Winston Churchill in a bbc studio, giving his 'finest hour' speech]

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CHURCHILL:
The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us. 

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CHURCHILL:
Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this Island or lose the war.

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CHURCHILL:
If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free 
and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sun-

BBC PRESENTER:
Thank you prime minister 

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BBC PRESENTER:
Mr hitler, your response?

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HITLER [in the studio]:
Vell zis is hysterical woke nonsense as usual from mr Churchill

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HITLER:
What we are proposing -

CHURCHILL:
Hang on

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HITLER:
Let me finish - what we are proposing eez a simple power-sharing arrangement -

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CHURCHILL:
What's he doing here

BBC PRESENTER:
It's important we hear both sides of the debate

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CHURCHILL:
This isn't a debate 
You don't debate fascists

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HITLER:
Oh here we go with ze Godwins law!

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HITLER:
Why must you people always compare ze things you don't like to 'fascists, Nazis, Hitler'...

CHURCHILL:
Because you are a fascist Nazi Hit-

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HITLER [standing up, saluting]:
RAUSS!

BBC PRESENTER:
*Please* Mr Churchill let him speak

[ends]
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Ed Milliband gave a beautifully crafted speech delivered with passion and commitment. Sadly the sanctions proposed are pathetic and easily avoided by the Israeli Govt. #BDS continues to be essential to support progress to a Two State solution.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
See this chart? Workers’ share of the nation’s income is at the lowest it’s been since records began in 1947. Corporate profits’ share, on the other hand, is the highest it’s been since 1950. This is why we must build back worker power.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Guess how much the minimum wage would be today if it kept up with worker productivity over the years?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Remember that we can always find power, solidarity, and hope in the labor movement. [Artwork by Ricardo Levins Morales]
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They Call Me Gary @theycallmegary.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
World emissions are 53,000,000,000 tonnes p.a. This will capture less than 1,000,000 tonnes p.a. That’s 0.002% of world emissions We’d need 52,999 more to reach net zero. How much CO2 will be emitted to make the steel to build them? Not gonna work is it. Try trees!
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I’m must be even older. I remember the Scrabster lifeboat disaster in 1969. Eight men lost their lives. All lifeboat crews are heroes.
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Ski Sunday was the spark that got so many of us into snowsports. But right now, there's hardly any free-to-air coverage to inspire the next generation. Let’s get the BBC to bring back this iconic show and celebrate our winter athletes! Add your name here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Bring back Ski Sunday
For generations, Ski Sunday inspired us to hit the slopes and follow British athletes. Let's tell the BBC to bring back this iconic show so the next generation doesn't miss out on the magic of the mou...
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Tell Us It’s "Battery Cow" Dairy: Demand Mandatory Welfare Labels! Sign the petition: 38d.gs/vegn
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The Great British dairy scandal: we need honest welfare labels NOW!
I just signed the campaign for mandatory labels on our dairy products now!
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I have written to the Cabinet Secretary to seek assurances that the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, who was lobbying for the privatised water industry until recently, has had no involvement in talks about the future of Thames Water.
25th August 2026
Dear Antonia,
It is reported in the media today that the Prime Minister has ‘shelved’ plans to take Thames Water into administration.
As is well known, the Chief of Staff in Downing Street James Purnell was until his appointment, the Chief Executive of Flint Global, whose clients it is widely reported include members of the privatised water industry, and Thames Water’s bondholders. 
The Times reports that the Prime Minister has been ‘advised by officials’ not to go ahead with special administration. In addition to James Purnell, can you confirm that no other officials involved in this process have links to the privatised water industry, and have accepted no hospitality from anyone associated with or acting on behalf of members of the water industry, including Flint Global, post the departure of James Purnell. 
It is especially concerning that the Times reports that the Prime Minister has listened to advice that even the half measure of temporary special administration would be costly and run into legal issues. Of course, this is what advisers and lobbyists for the privatised water industry will be saying and it is the ‘advice’ James Purnell would have been making weeks ago, It is also highly unlikely to be true, given the repeated catastrophic failures of Thames Water, including polluted rivers, sky high bills and water shortages, Thames Water could be taken into public ownership right now and Thames Water would not have a legal leg to stand on.
The public and I expect a proper explanation for this decision, including an update to parliament at the first possible time, and assurances that James Purnell has had nothing at all to
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Her teeth missing have been (badly) faked. Her Twatter pic shows a full set.
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Today we launched our new system for deciding who will be entitled to social housing.
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
No, although it is proven that there are no examples of it working anywhere in the world at scale. It’s just a diversion by the #oiligarchs
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
#BeancounterSlop
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
In an official statement Cross Country Trains said “We thought about a standby power system back-up, but they cost money which would reduce our profits, so we said f**k it” and didn’t bother. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut
Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".
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Patrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼‍♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Typical Ofcom does sweet FA about Musk’s Grok pumping out child porn, sexualizing image’s of girls & women, and dead people Does sweet FA about GB News breaking rules galore But soon as Farage throws a hissy fit they launch an investigation into Sky News over his harassment claims Priorities eh❗️🤬
bbc.co.uk
Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims
The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
In an official statement Cross Country Trains said “We thought about a standby power system back-up, but they cost money which would reduce our profits, so we said f**k it” and didn’t bother. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut
Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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Ghislaine Hull @ghizzybear.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Join Co-ops Wales this Saturday for an online workshop on how the Co-op movement can help to regenerate our hollowed out high streets, with Steve Witherden MP
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Join Co-ops Wales this Saturday for an online workshop on how the Co-op movement can help to regenerate our hollowed out high streets, with Steve Witherden MP
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 14/08/2026
Water companies are trying to hike your water bills AGAIN. Privatisation is not affordable. Andy Burnham must block these bill hikes. Let the water companies that can't survive without hiking our bills GO BUST. Then we take them into public hands for nothing.
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I’m old enough to remember when the #Guardian was a newspaper. Now it’s just a daily lifestyle magazine.
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I’ve signed a letter calling for Andy Burnham to clarify his views on control or ownership of public services. Can you sign and share it as well? weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...
weownit.org.uk
Add your name to our open letter to Andy Burnham
Public control is not public ownership. Andy Burnham must clarify that he backs public ownership of life's essentials.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Your weekend reminder Nigel Farage wants to - leave the ECHR - repeal the Equality Act - Strip back workers rights - Lift restrictions on exploitative zero-hours contracts - repeal the Renters’ Rights Act which abolishes “no fault evictions” youtu.be/KxOQRt8PQys?...
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If UK media actually explained Nigel Farage’s policies to the public no one would be supporting him
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
#OurAndy has now ordered a review. The #UTurn is getting nearer! As Harold Wilson one said “ A week is a long time in politics”
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Alex Bird @coopalex.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Just for context, back when electricity was nationalised we planned and operated the grid with back-ups so as to avoid outages when something breaks down. That meant improved service and reduced profits, so we did, because we were a public service! Re-nationalise Rail, Power, Water, Mail, etc NOW
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