AlbaDross
@albadross.bsky.social
Don't eat my jam, there may be wood in it. Getting on a bit but still a hopeful YES! and get us back to EU please.
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Peter Mandelson is well known for the dark arts of Westminster Politics and beyond.
During the 2024 Gaza Ceasefire opposition day debate . The vote was killed by a wrecking amendment facilitated by an unprecedented ruling by Speaker Hoyle.
Mandelson and Hoyle were MP's together between 1997-2004
During the 2024 Gaza Ceasefire opposition day debate . The vote was killed by a wrecking amendment facilitated by an unprecedented ruling by Speaker Hoyle.
Mandelson and Hoyle were MP's together between 1997-2004
a man in a suit and top hat says what a coincidence in white letters
ALT: a man in a suit and top hat says what a coincidence in white letters
media.tenor.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Peter Mandelson is well known for the dark arts of Westminster Politics and beyond.
During the 2024 Gaza Ceasefire opposition day debate . The vote was killed by a wrecking amendment facilitated by an unprecedented ruling by Speaker Hoyle.
Mandelson and Hoyle were MP's together between 1997-2004
During the 2024 Gaza Ceasefire opposition day debate . The vote was killed by a wrecking amendment facilitated by an unprecedented ruling by Speaker Hoyle.
Mandelson and Hoyle were MP's together between 1997-2004
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Nigel Farage tells the Reform press conference on pubs: "By the way, my name was mentioned in the files 37 times, but just to repeat, I never met Epstein and I never went to the island"
February 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Nigel Farage tells the Reform press conference on pubs: "By the way, my name was mentioned in the files 37 times, but just to repeat, I never met Epstein and I never went to the island"
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Of course this is no consolation for Scotland. We overwhelmingly rejected Brexit and the polls show us rejecting Reform. But England decides what we get. The solution is obvious.
Westminster voting intention:
Scotland 🏴
SNP 35%
Ref 23%
Lab 13%
LD 11%
Con 9%
Grn 7%
oth 2%
Wales 🏴
PC 35%
Ref 28%
Lab 12%
Grn 11%
Con 7%
LD 5%
oth 1%
England 🏴
Ref 26%
Grn 19%
Con 19%
Lab 19%
LD 15%
oth 2%
(YouGov/The Times/Sky News; 1-2 February; usual caveats apply to sub-samples)
Scotland 🏴
SNP 35%
Ref 23%
Lab 13%
LD 11%
Con 9%
Grn 7%
oth 2%
Wales 🏴
PC 35%
Ref 28%
Lab 12%
Grn 11%
Con 7%
LD 5%
oth 1%
England 🏴
Ref 26%
Grn 19%
Con 19%
Lab 19%
LD 15%
oth 2%
(YouGov/The Times/Sky News; 1-2 February; usual caveats apply to sub-samples)
February 3, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Of course this is no consolation for Scotland. We overwhelmingly rejected Brexit and the polls show us rejecting Reform. But England decides what we get. The solution is obvious.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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If Peter Mandleson retires then he gets a tax payer pension & keeps his title 🤷♀️ after giving state secrets to a Paedophile via his personal email
Quite happy to be corrected on this because l think it is so wrong to be rewarded for his behaviour
Quite happy to be corrected on this because l think it is so wrong to be rewarded for his behaviour
a cartoon of homer simpson screaming with the words booo written below him
ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson screaming with the words booo written below him
media.tenor.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:39 PM
If Peter Mandleson retires then he gets a tax payer pension & keeps his title 🤷♀️ after giving state secrets to a Paedophile via his personal email
Quite happy to be corrected on this because l think it is so wrong to be rewarded for his behaviour
Quite happy to be corrected on this because l think it is so wrong to be rewarded for his behaviour
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An Iranian oligarch who lives in uk is one of the ppl giving large sums to Farage. 🤔
February 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
An Iranian oligarch who lives in uk is one of the ppl giving large sums to Farage. 🤔
Surely the King's brother will be given the same rigorous investigation as any of us would be subjected to? Assessing the information must be the new lingo....
Still eighth line to the throne... 👑
'Thames Valley Police has said it is "assessing the information" after the BBC reported a second woman alleged that she was sent to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Thames Valley Police has said it is "assessing the information" after the BBC reported a second woman alleged that she was sent to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police assess allegation second Epstein victim was sent to UK for sex with Andrew
The encounter allegedly occurred at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Surely the King's brother will be given the same rigorous investigation as any of us would be subjected to? Assessing the information must be the new lingo....
So, explain to me. Whose fault is it that energy produced in Scotland, who has to pay to upload to National Grid, and is then sold back to us at higher rate than elsewhere in UK? It sure is a wonky world.
Deary me, as I said yesterday with Alexander blaming Scots for labour's poor performance, lol, here we go again. Labour, ITS EVERYBODY ELSES FAULT.
February 3, 2026 at 8:59 PM
So, explain to me. Whose fault is it that energy produced in Scotland, who has to pay to upload to National Grid, and is then sold back to us at higher rate than elsewhere in UK? It sure is a wonky world.
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A few people asking about fascinating story by @rowenamason.bsky.social (which others have followed up/ expanded on) so sharing here 👇
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
February 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
A few people asking about fascinating story by @rowenamason.bsky.social (which others have followed up/ expanded on) so sharing here 👇
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
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He's a day to late, Stephen Flynn had already reported him to the Met. Trying to make out they are on it but you have to question Starmers integrity, he brought him bk in, a man with dodgy part we all knew about, stood by him for months.
February 3, 2026 at 7:16 PM
He's a day to late, Stephen Flynn had already reported him to the Met. Trying to make out they are on it but you have to question Starmers integrity, he brought him bk in, a man with dodgy part we all knew about, stood by him for months.
The King's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is under police investigation. At last!
February 3, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The King's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is under police investigation. At last!
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Half a million children will be pushed back into poverty.
For maybe 5p off a pint.
What a shitty thing to do…
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
For maybe 5p off a pint.
What a shitty thing to do…
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Nigel Farage wants to cut price of beer by reinstating two-child benefit cap
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has pledged to reinstate the two-child limit on benefits to pay for a 5p cut off pints of beer to boost pubs.
www.bigissue.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Half a million children will be pushed back into poverty.
For maybe 5p off a pint.
What a shitty thing to do…
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
For maybe 5p off a pint.
What a shitty thing to do…
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
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What I find amusing about the Express' cinematic universe is that the UK is simultaneously free and thriving thanks to Brexit and poor and oppressed thanks to the current government. This dichotomy is also reflected in Mail/Telegraph etc but its at its most acute in the Express.
February 3, 2026 at 11:42 AM
What I find amusing about the Express' cinematic universe is that the UK is simultaneously free and thriving thanks to Brexit and poor and oppressed thanks to the current government. This dichotomy is also reflected in Mail/Telegraph etc but its at its most acute in the Express.
Happy to share and expose. I only demand that Sarwar keeps his trousers on.
🏴 We can’t post this enough in the lead up to HR26 🇪🇺
Yesterday LABOUR Regional Team Leader Anas Sarwar was challenged on this post by STV News
🇬🇧 Sarwar repeatedly refused to state that Mandelson was no longer an “old friend”
Yesterday LABOUR Regional Team Leader Anas Sarwar was challenged on this post by STV News
🇬🇧 Sarwar repeatedly refused to state that Mandelson was no longer an “old friend”
February 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Happy to share and expose. I only demand that Sarwar keeps his trousers on.
Interesting! However timing will be swallowed by Epstein/Mandelson. Shall we ask Sarwar? Keep it active....
The Scottish Government asked its UK counterpart for advance sight of watchdog guidance on sex and gender as it was facing a court case over its policy on trans prisoners, new documents have shown
SNP ministers sought early sight of EHRC sex guidance amid looming trans prison case
www.thenational.scot
February 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Interesting! However timing will be swallowed by Epstein/Mandelson. Shall we ask Sarwar? Keep it active....
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“With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for ‘the positive affirmation of peace.’”
— The Nation
— The Nation
February 3, 2026 at 6:05 AM
“With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for ‘the positive affirmation of peace.’”
— The Nation
— The Nation
Another weasel-mouthed liar. (apologies to all the lovely weasels). Take note of the name.
February 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Another weasel-mouthed liar. (apologies to all the lovely weasels). Take note of the name.
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It breaks my heart that there are Scots nasty & uncaring enough to vote for Tories after everythng they have done to try & destroy oor country
Voting SNP/Green to stop the onslaught on Scotland and for Independence. Vote for Independence Parties
Voting SNP/Green to stop the onslaught on Scotland and for Independence. Vote for Independence Parties
February 3, 2026 at 2:14 PM
It breaks my heart that there are Scots nasty & uncaring enough to vote for Tories after everythng they have done to try & destroy oor country
Voting SNP/Green to stop the onslaught on Scotland and for Independence. Vote for Independence Parties
Voting SNP/Green to stop the onslaught on Scotland and for Independence. Vote for Independence Parties
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NOT 👇 SURPRISED.......
February 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
NOT 👇 SURPRISED.......
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Spanish PM Sánchez: The owner of X, himself a migrant, used his personal account to amplify disinformation about the sovereign decision of my government to regularize 500,000 migrants who live, work, and contribute to the success of our country.
February 3, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Spanish PM Sánchez: The owner of X, himself a migrant, used his personal account to amplify disinformation about the sovereign decision of my government to regularize 500,000 migrants who live, work, and contribute to the success of our country.
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Every picture tells a story.
February 3, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Every picture tells a story.
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1. In 2009 I wrote this. I argued that Peter Mandelson's department “functions as a fifth column within government, working for corporations to undermine democracy and the public interest.”
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
Mandelson’s Fifth Column
The British government’s business department exists to undermine democracy.
www.monbiot.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:32 AM
1. In 2009 I wrote this. I argued that Peter Mandelson's department “functions as a fifth column within government, working for corporations to undermine democracy and the public interest.”
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
And then they persuade you to blame immigrants and sick people.
The greatest con ever perpetrated on the ppl of the UK
February 3, 2026 at 9:59 AM
And then they persuade you to blame immigrants and sick people.
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Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
February 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.