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Phil Ælse

@philaelse.bsky.social
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I'm a proud dad and grandad, semi-retired engineer, teacher, model maker, writer of SF & fantasy games and am trying my hand at writing fiction (very slowly). If you want to follow my game and writing adventures please follow @mace-games.bsky.social

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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The first Sturmabteilung (SA) are on the streets of the UK. What's the Govt gonna do about it? Just wait for the Night of the Long Knives?
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Sharing for no particular reason youtu.be/AsjLAt5t7EQ?...
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The naming of Alexandria | Horrible Histories HD
YouTube video by Vexmybeloved
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Basic Income Action ↗️ @basicincomeaction.org · 28/08/2026
UBI isn't a handout, it's your share. Land, resources, and shared wealth used to belong to everyone. A few people fenced it off, and the rest of us had to work just to access what was once ours. UBI is simply a way to return a piece of what was already yours.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Difficult to imagine that there isnt a Russian operative posting videos on SM of kids doing stupid things just so UK kids will copy them: burning moorland, dangerous driving, eating chemicals, voting for fascists. Why send agents when people are stupid enough to damage resources and infrastructure.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 14/08/2026
Yesterday, on the hottest day of the year so far, we saw homes set ablaze and people hospitalised. Wildfires are raging across the UK, almost 3/4's of England is now in drought, and nurses are collapsing on duty as a result the extreme heat. Burnham must start tackling the climate crisis now.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Asking knobheads to please not use Moorland Incendiary Devices (also known as Disposable BBQs)? Fallen at the first hurdle Mr Burnham!
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/08/2026
As fossil fuel companies fuel climate disaster and pocket billions, people are paying the price. Every single penny of excess profits must go towards protecting communities and our planet.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
youtube.com/shorts/PTc75...
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"It's Calling 999": A Firefighter's Warning on the Climate Crisis
YouTube video by Rupert Read
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 19/06/2026
Across Greater Manchester - Bolton to Salford, Trafford to Stockport, Greens have shown we are the only party to stop Reform. Vote Green in the Greater Manchester Mayoral Election! 🗳️💚
A graphic with a map of Greater Manchester in the background covered by Green share and tint. 

Text reads: Real Hope. Real Change. Vote Green in Greater Manchester.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Our friends would never normally ask for help. Then storm Kristin hit… and almost destroyed everything they’d nearly finished building. If anyone can spare even a few euros, or simply share their fundraiser, it could genuinely help. gofund.me/ce1bc8559
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Donate to Help Us Rebuild After Storm Kristin 60 Fallen Trees & Roof, organized by Nina Kym Gordon
Help Us Rebuild After Storm Kristin — Make Our Land Safe, Wat… Nina Kym Gordon needs your support for Help Us Rebuild After Storm Kristin 60 Fallen Trees & Roof
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Handy graphic shows that whilst the media think Fuhrage is the new PM, in reality:
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Good luck to all the @greenparty.org.uk campaigners tomorrow. Stick to to the fash and the red/blue tories!
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Phil @ Mace Games @mace-games.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
To celebrate my big 6-1, my debut novel is free between 3rd and 7th May. Check it out here: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ69TTQS #booksky #fantasybooks #books
amazon.co.uk
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone
The Water Blade: A Novel of Abalone eBook : Ælse, Phil: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Pretty sure King Charles is totally out of touch with the UK's feelings towards the USA right now. Anything good he says about the USA, Caligula will believe it's about him, so no. He can't detect subtleties, he can't detect sarcasm, so there's no other reason for the King to be there.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Feliz Dia da Liberdade para os meus vizinhos. Never tolerate fascists, anywhere, ever. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnati...).
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Carnation Revolution - Wikipedia
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Happy St George's Day, UK friends Feliz dia da São Jorge, PT amigos A day for inclusivity, diversity and friendship that symbolises both my countries, despite what the fascists say.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 16/04/2026
Our MPs have written to Ed Miliband urging him not to backtrack on the ban on new oil and gas. More drilling won’t lower bills or secure our energy future. It’s time to invest in renewables, future-proof jobs, and make polluters pay.
Letter on UK Parliament headed paper dated 16 April 2026, addressed to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. Green MPs urge him to maintain the ban on new North Sea oil and gas licences and not approve projects like Rosebank, Jackdaw or Cambo. The letter argues new fossil fuel extraction will not lower bills or improve energy security, and says claims about protecting jobs are inaccurate. It highlights that 93% of recoverable oil and gas has already been extracted and that remaining resources would be sold internationally. The MPs warn expanding fossil fuels harms workers, billpayers and future generations, and call instead for investment in renewable energy, warmer homes, future-proof jobs, and making polluters pay. Signed by Carla Denyer, Ellie Chowns, Siân Berry, Hannah Spencer and Adrian Ramsay.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
In my head, I'm a semi decent mechanic. I can take things apart and put them back together again. But the reality is that if that didn't fix the problem, I'm buggered! I should stick to designing engineering, not touching it!
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 25/03/2026
"Investing in renewables is better for people's bills and it's better in terms of security." @carolinelucas.bsky.social exposes the myths being pushed by those with vested interests in the fossil fuel industry.
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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 25/03/2026
What would you do with your life if you knew your basic needs were covered through universal basic income and healthcare? Think about that for a second. Now realize that if you feel liberated by that thought, millions of others would too—and *that* is how we unlock human potential on a global scale.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
you.38degrees.org.uk
End tax breaks on oil and gas
Sign the petition to stop the giveaway and demand a fair jobs plan needs major people power right now.
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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 24/03/2026
"Again, the results are encouraging. There’s no change in the likelihood of being in paid work, and there was less, not more spending on alcohol, tobacco and drugs among the young people who received the funding. It turns out, if we trust people, they behave in a trustworthy way. " Looks familiar…
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How UK could save money by giving out cash – not cutting benefits
Benefit cuts and sanctions are often part of government reforms to save money – but studies show free cash handouts could be more effective.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 24/03/2026
Labour and Tory MPs want new drilling in the North Sea whilst we face a growing climate, energy and cost of living crisis. Approving new oil and gas licenses won’t take a penny off our bills and will fuel the climate crisis. New oil & gas is not the answer. Clean green energy is.
Graphic with Oil Rig in the background and text that reads "new oil and gas is not the answer" with the green party logo at the bottom and say it with us written at the top.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Hi! I just signed this letter to world leaders calling for peace: *do not drag us into Trump’s war with Iran!* Can you add your name too? secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
secure.avaaz.org
Iran - Not in our name
Pressure is mounting on world leaders to stand up against Trump – add your name now!
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 18/03/2026
Our priorities are clear: Make life more affordable. Protect the majority over the wealthy elite. Protect our planet for generations to come.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Great weekend of Rugby just gone. Amazing wins for both Scotland and Italy (wow!), and even Wales are showing signs of improvement 🇮🇪🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇫🇷🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇮🇹🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Makes for an exciting Super Saturday #rugby #sixnations
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 06/03/2026
We've just hit 215,000 members. More than 2,000 people a day have joined us since our historic win in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Come and be a part of the movement which is making hope normal again. Join us 👇
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Crazed cultists fire missiles as lunatic leader ramps up Middle East war-mongering. Iran responds.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Orange Bastard is obviously determined to take the whole world down with him, when he goes! Effing die already!
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 27/02/2026
Introducing Hannah Spencer MP 💚
INTRODUCING! 

Hannah Spencer 

The new Green MP for GORTON & DENTON 

Green Party 

Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Fantastic win for @greenparty.org.uk in Gorton. Well done Hannah Spencer, a victory for hope against hate!
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 26/02/2026
Polls open until 10pm in Gorton and Denton. It's Greens vs. Reform - every single vote counts. 🗳️ 💚
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 26/02/2026
Today is the day. Hope vs hate. Green vs Reform. Vote Green in Gorton & Denton.
GREEN VS REFORM 

VOTE GREEN! 

Green Party 

Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Best of luck to @greenparty.org.uk and Hannah Spencer in Gorton and Denton. Stick it to the fash!
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Long long process, but another step taken in re-registering my UK #Virago in our new home in Portugal. Looking forward to legalising it and getting out on the gorgeous roads around here. #v-star
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Fb account permanently disabled, I was promoting Green and Anti-fa propaganda, which SSuckerborg clearly doesn't like. @monstermum.bsky.social @sturrock.bsky.social @steevieweevie.bsky.social
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Phil @ Mace Games @mace-games.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
What I should be doing is editting the work to-date on "The Earthen Fist", not coming up with new chapters because I hadn't included Tull at all, and I do really need her to glue some of the plot together. #booksky #books #fantasy
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Phil @ Mace Games @mace-games.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
ISO: A friend who wants to illustrate and do covers for a range of books and RPG resources (Fantasy, SF, Gothic Horror). I'm a writer, but I cant draw. Anyone want to buddy up for a share of the miniscule profits? #booksky #ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Ireland has shown that basic income works — not just socially, but economically. Give people time and security to develop their skills, and the returns flow back to society. Now let’s go further. #UniversalBasicIncome #Economics
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Phil @ Mace Games @mace-games.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Happy Valentines Day peeps
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Phil @ Mace Games @mace-games.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
If anyone is looking out for a decent VPN thats a good bit cheaper than Nord. Also includes anti virus and VPN bypassing. Good for watching Rugby anywhere in the world (apart from on the BBC lol). surfshark.club/friend/EUHVZ...
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 04/02/2026
A new report indicates that zero net migration would shrink the UK economy by 3.6% and likely force an increase in taxes, as well as being cruel, inhuman and impractical. Migration is good for our country. Inequality is the problem. Tax the super-rich.
MIGRATION IS GOOD FOR...
OUR COMMUNITIES
OUR ECONOMY
OUR COUNTRY
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
We survived Storm Kristen okay, just a few repairs needed. That was a doozie, 180kmh winds that appeared out of nowhere. An 'explosive cyclogenesis' apparently. Sounds terrifying. It was!
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 29/01/2026
Water bills up again. The Green Party will lower bills by ending the privatised water company rip off. Water must be taken into public ownership now.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Share the heck out of this and get it to No1 in evey country youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
youtu.be
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22/01/2026
Help us make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now.
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Phil Ælse @philaelse.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
#PlanetRock Top 500 listener voted tracks... Brilliant week of rock music. Top 50 was fantastic, top 10 was awesome, top 5 was what I would have chosen. Thank you so much.
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@corinnaribena @corinnaribena.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Spot on from start to finish. 👏
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Phil @ Mace Games @mace-games.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Blade & Bullet: Dark Ages, the Fantasy Genre supplemental rules are now updated on DriveThruRPG. Hard copy coming soon. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4... #ttrpg #rpg #fantasy
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Blade & Bullet: Dark Ages - Supplementary Rules for Role Play Games in Fantasy Genres - Mace Games | DriveThruRPG
Supplementary Rules for Fantasy Genres using the Blade & Bullet Core Rules: These are the additional rules for the Blade & Bullet games for Fantasy genregames. Any specific differences (such a...
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