Alan Mossman 💚
@alanmossman.bsky.social
💚 grampy, electric 🚴🏻, occasional ✍️🎨, walker, visiting lecturer in construction as a social production process en 🇫🇷, … oh!, & writing on Why Construction is Broken.
Bristol (310 ppm), Lee-on-Solent, Sherborne, Liverpool, DC, Manchester, London, Stroud
Bristol (310 ppm), Lee-on-Solent, Sherborne, Liverpool, DC, Manchester, London, Stroud
A good thread 🧵 do read it.
They've really got it in for low emissions vehicles haven't they? Anyone would think they are funded by the fossil fuel lobby.
Or they want us to live in the poisonous smog we used to have?
Or they want us to live in the poisonous smog we used to have?
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A good thread 🧵 do read it.
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It wasn’t easy uncovering the £21bn still owed for PFI hospitals - many NHS trusts delayed or denied our FOI requests.
🔍 Transparency should be simple.
Read the rest: everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
#PFI #ProtectTheNHS
🔍 Transparency should be simple.
Read the rest: everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
#PFI #ProtectTheNHS
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It wasn’t easy uncovering the £21bn still owed for PFI hospitals - many NHS trusts delayed or denied our FOI requests.
🔍 Transparency should be simple.
Read the rest: everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
#PFI #ProtectTheNHS
🔍 Transparency should be simple.
Read the rest: everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
#PFI #ProtectTheNHS
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This 👇👇👇 is an important thread 🧵
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 AM
This 👇👇👇 is an important thread 🧵
This 👇👇👇 is an important thread 🧵
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 AM
This 👇👇👇 is an important thread 🧵
Reposted by Alan Mossman 💚
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
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Part of Gove’s whole obsession was around kids getting back to “learning by rote,” or some form of it. Coursework levels the playing field by allowing kids who are smart but terrible at exams to compete.
Our education system isn't working.
Natasha Devon breaks down exactly how we got here in tomorrow's episode of Bold Politics with Zack Polanski.
linktr.ee/boldpolitics
Natasha Devon breaks down exactly how we got here in tomorrow's episode of Bold Politics with Zack Polanski.
linktr.ee/boldpolitics
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Part of Gove’s whole obsession was around kids getting back to “learning by rote,” or some form of it. Coursework levels the playing field by allowing kids who are smart but terrible at exams to compete.
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On the war in Gaza, Govt figures often said that breaches of international law are "matters for lawyers and the courts" (or words to that effect)
Here is the Govt saying very clearly that blocking aid in Sudan is an "abhorrent violation of international humanitarian law"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Here is the Govt saying very clearly that blocking aid in Sudan is an "abhorrent violation of international humanitarian law"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan
This joint statement expresses deep alarm over reports of systematic violence against civilians in Sudan. It is endorsed by foreign ministers and senior officials across multiple countries.
www.gov.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On the war in Gaza, Govt figures often said that breaches of international law are "matters for lawyers and the courts" (or words to that effect)
Here is the Govt saying very clearly that blocking aid in Sudan is an "abhorrent violation of international humanitarian law"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Here is the Govt saying very clearly that blocking aid in Sudan is an "abhorrent violation of international humanitarian law"
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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They've really got it in for low emissions vehicles haven't they? Anyone would think they are funded by the fossil fuel lobby.
Or they want us to live in the poisonous smog we used to have?
Or they want us to live in the poisonous smog we used to have?
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
They've really got it in for low emissions vehicles haven't they? Anyone would think they are funded by the fossil fuel lobby.
Or they want us to live in the poisonous smog we used to have?
Or they want us to live in the poisonous smog we used to have?
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Important thread. The attack on the BBC has been carefully planned and ruthlessly executed by interests that despise the whole idea of public-service broadcasting and truthful journalism.
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Important thread. The attack on the BBC has been carefully planned and ruthlessly executed by interests that despise the whole idea of public-service broadcasting and truthful journalism.
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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I look a right
'Tory with a compost heap'
this morning!
Or a gillet wearing Centrist Dad!
But, as we go collect our filled watering cans from the allotment well,
I feel a Young Green at heart, just with Old Green Knees!
@backzack4greens.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
backzack.com
'Tory with a compost heap'
this morning!
Or a gillet wearing Centrist Dad!
But, as we go collect our filled watering cans from the allotment well,
I feel a Young Green at heart, just with Old Green Knees!
@backzack4greens.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
backzack.com
June 14, 2025 at 6:34 AM
I look a right
'Tory with a compost heap'
this morning!
Or a gillet wearing Centrist Dad!
But, as we go collect our filled watering cans from the allotment well,
I feel a Young Green at heart, just with Old Green Knees!
@backzack4greens.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
backzack.com
'Tory with a compost heap'
this morning!
Or a gillet wearing Centrist Dad!
But, as we go collect our filled watering cans from the allotment well,
I feel a Young Green at heart, just with Old Green Knees!
@backzack4greens.bsky.social
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
backzack.com
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The Labour right and their journalist outriders are TERRIFIED of Labour losing power. They are absolutely shaking in their boots at the prospect of the Greens having any success.
Let’s make sure they were right to be scared, join and vote Green. The grass is greener ✅❇️💚
join.greenparty.org.uk
Let’s make sure they were right to be scared, join and vote Green. The grass is greener ✅❇️💚
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Labour right and their journalist outriders are TERRIFIED of Labour losing power. They are absolutely shaking in their boots at the prospect of the Greens having any success.
Let’s make sure they were right to be scared, join and vote Green. The grass is greener ✅❇️💚
join.greenparty.org.uk
Let’s make sure they were right to be scared, join and vote Green. The grass is greener ✅❇️💚
join.greenparty.org.uk
An important thread 🧵 from @tom--scott.bsky.social 👇👇👇
1/ Michael Prescott of Hanover Communications, whose leaked memo alleging left-wing bias led to the BBC meltdown.
You could be forgiven for thinking that a corporate lobbyist & former Murdoch press hack may not have the best interests of public-service broadcasting at heart.
You could be forgiven for thinking that a corporate lobbyist & former Murdoch press hack may not have the best interests of public-service broadcasting at heart.
November 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
An important thread 🧵 from @tom--scott.bsky.social 👇👇👇
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Reminiscent of the scene in Gladiator 2 where the crowd at the Colloseum realizes that they're ruled over by corrupt, sadistic tyrants.
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Reminiscent of the scene in Gladiator 2 where the crowd at the Colloseum realizes that they're ruled over by corrupt, sadistic tyrants.
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As we honour those who gave their lives for our freedom, we must commit ourselves to lasting peace across the world.
#RememberanceDay
#RememberanceDay
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 AM
As we honour those who gave their lives for our freedom, we must commit ourselves to lasting peace across the world.
#RememberanceDay
#RememberanceDay
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Rachel from accounts will be ensuring civil service/LAs/police are fully funded to continue this action...🤔
'The joint action saw every police force in the UK work with partners including Trading Standards, HM Revenue & Customs and Home Office Immigration Enforcement'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'The joint action saw every police force in the UK work with partners including Trading Standards, HM Revenue & Customs and Home Office Immigration Enforcement'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hundreds arrested in high street crime crackdown
The illicit tobacco seized accounts for more than £3.5m worth of duty evaded, the NCA estimates.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Rachel from accounts will be ensuring civil service/LAs/police are fully funded to continue this action...🤔
'The joint action saw every police force in the UK work with partners including Trading Standards, HM Revenue & Customs and Home Office Immigration Enforcement'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'The joint action saw every police force in the UK work with partners including Trading Standards, HM Revenue & Customs and Home Office Immigration Enforcement'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“you have the power to change the messaging in this world.“
Do listen and watch 👇👇
Do listen and watch 👇👇
Why the news no longer tells the truth youtu.be/QHcNHG_iVPQ?...
Why the news no longer tells the truth
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
“you have the power to change the messaging in this world.“
Do listen and watch 👇👇
Do listen and watch 👇👇
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Why the news no longer tells the truth youtu.be/QHcNHG_iVPQ?...
Why the news no longer tells the truth
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Why the news no longer tells the truth youtu.be/QHcNHG_iVPQ?...
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Every single day, the BBC’s coverage of Palestine is systematically racist - against Palestinians. Every day, at present, what is happening to the bodies of a few dead Israelis is considered newsworthy while the actual ongoing killing (and torture, and ethnic cleansing) of many Palestinians is not.
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Every single day, the BBC’s coverage of Palestine is systematically racist - against Palestinians. Every day, at present, what is happening to the bodies of a few dead Israelis is considered newsworthy while the actual ongoing killing (and torture, and ethnic cleansing) of many Palestinians is not.
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Gambling, an industry out of control doing enormous damage to individuals & communities.
Virgin Games "sent him multiple emails, free bets & text messages enticing him to play more. First bets the night he died were with free credits"
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
Virgin Games "sent him multiple emails, free bets & text messages enticing him to play more. First bets the night he died were with free credits"
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
628 bets in 72 minutes, then Lee killed himself. No one stopped him
After an inquest into the death of Lee Adams, 36, his family is calling for greater regulation of addictive online gambling
www.thetimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Gambling, an industry out of control doing enormous damage to individuals & communities.
Virgin Games "sent him multiple emails, free bets & text messages enticing him to play more. First bets the night he died were with free credits"
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
Virgin Games "sent him multiple emails, free bets & text messages enticing him to play more. First bets the night he died were with free credits"
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
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From an Oxford bus driver ⬇️
It's amazing how much of a difference the congestion charge in Oxford has made. The roads are much quieter, it's so easy driving around the city centre now and being able to keep to time. My job has become less stressful.
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
From an Oxford bus driver ⬇️
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There's less fraud in disability benefits than the average millionaire's tax return. We can't save money by screwing over disabled people - that would lead to higher spending in health and social care. (As well as being a crappy thing to do.)
Tax wealth; raise welfare.
#DisabilityBenefits
Tax wealth; raise welfare.
#DisabilityBenefits
November 9, 2025 at 4:18 AM
There's less fraud in disability benefits than the average millionaire's tax return. We can't save money by screwing over disabled people - that would lead to higher spending in health and social care. (As well as being a crappy thing to do.)
Tax wealth; raise welfare.
#DisabilityBenefits
Tax wealth; raise welfare.
#DisabilityBenefits
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Great to hear London Labour MPs panicking about losing their seats to the Green Party.
For clarity, though - this goes way beyond just London.
Across England & Wales, we're saying lower bills, tax billionaires and we're ready to take on Reform.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
For clarity, though - this goes way beyond just London.
Across England & Wales, we're saying lower bills, tax billionaires and we're ready to take on Reform.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
November 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Great to hear London Labour MPs panicking about losing their seats to the Green Party.
For clarity, though - this goes way beyond just London.
Across England & Wales, we're saying lower bills, tax billionaires and we're ready to take on Reform.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
For clarity, though - this goes way beyond just London.
Across England & Wales, we're saying lower bills, tax billionaires and we're ready to take on Reform.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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"There is no chance of a prospect of a wealth tax"
Dan Tomlinson MP, Yuan Yang MP, Heather Stewart (the Guardian), Dr Andy Summers (Centre for the Analysis of Taxation), and Carsten Jung (IPPR) discuss the barriers to a wealth tax.
Dan Tomlinson MP, Yuan Yang MP, Heather Stewart (the Guardian), Dr Andy Summers (Centre for the Analysis of Taxation), and Carsten Jung (IPPR) discuss the barriers to a wealth tax.
November 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"There is no chance of a prospect of a wealth tax"
Dan Tomlinson MP, Yuan Yang MP, Heather Stewart (the Guardian), Dr Andy Summers (Centre for the Analysis of Taxation), and Carsten Jung (IPPR) discuss the barriers to a wealth tax.
Dan Tomlinson MP, Yuan Yang MP, Heather Stewart (the Guardian), Dr Andy Summers (Centre for the Analysis of Taxation), and Carsten Jung (IPPR) discuss the barriers to a wealth tax.