Alex Gallagher
@alexgallagher.bsky.social
Retired Jack of no trades. UK/Scottish politics, other politics, Football, Cricket (UK), almost any sport, Science, History and other random stuff.
Views my own. Inc the above view from my upstairs window.
Views my own. Inc the above view from my upstairs window.
Pinned
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ANOTHER ANGLE:
This view includes a 2nd VETERAN being escorted out of Mike Lawler’s town hall…but not before yelling at Mike Lawler to go f*** himself.
This view includes a 2nd VETERAN being escorted out of Mike Lawler’s town hall…but not before yelling at Mike Lawler to go f*** himself.
February 2, 2026 at 3:53 AM
ANOTHER ANGLE:
This view includes a 2nd VETERAN being escorted out of Mike Lawler’s town hall…but not before yelling at Mike Lawler to go f*** himself.
This view includes a 2nd VETERAN being escorted out of Mike Lawler’s town hall…but not before yelling at Mike Lawler to go f*** himself.
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The fourth estate is actively participating in the murder of our democracy.
Newly released files show a sworn FBI tip alleging Trump threatened a girl with “disappearing” and said he could have her entire family killed. Signed under penalty of perjury.
Why isn’t this front page news?
#EpsteinFiles
#Trump #Accountability
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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Why isn’t this front page news?
#EpsteinFiles
#Trump #Accountability
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/AwMacA1UYTiy...
Witness told FBI Trump threatened to ‘disappear’ girl and have her ‘whole family killed’ — Raw Story
Under penalty of perjury, a witness told the FBI back in 2016 that they had “personally witnessed” President Donald Trump threaten to “disappear” a girl and have her entire family killed, according to...
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February 2, 2026 at 6:37 AM
The fourth estate is actively participating in the murder of our democracy.
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Lucy Powell: "Most people know, it’s only Labour that can beat Reform in Gorton and Denton.
Labour in Manchester is delivering - better buses, more social housing, more GP appointments, more police on the beat."
Labour in Manchester is delivering - better buses, more social housing, more GP appointments, more police on the beat."
February 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Lucy Powell: "Most people know, it’s only Labour that can beat Reform in Gorton and Denton.
Labour in Manchester is delivering - better buses, more social housing, more GP appointments, more police on the beat."
Labour in Manchester is delivering - better buses, more social housing, more GP appointments, more police on the beat."
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Wonder if the BBC is aware that there are other names in the Epstein files than Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten Windsor?
Some quite interesting ones, too.
Some quite interesting ones, too.
February 2, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Wonder if the BBC is aware that there are other names in the Epstein files than Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten Windsor?
Some quite interesting ones, too.
Some quite interesting ones, too.
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If only there were indications that this would be a shitshow 🤦♂️
February 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
If only there were indications that this would be a shitshow 🤦♂️
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Really striking going through Epstein disclosures just how often British defamation lawyers are referred to: Schillings; Paul Tweed; oblique suggestions to sue to silence
Why? Because our libel laws let rich and powerful buy silence
Why I signed this last week pressgazette.co.uk/media_law/an...
Why? Because our libel laws let rich and powerful buy silence
Why I signed this last week pressgazette.co.uk/media_law/an...
Editors unite to demand Parliament takes action on SLAPPs
Editors from national newspapers including The Guardian and The Times demand action on SLAPPs in next King's Speech.
pressgazette.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Really striking going through Epstein disclosures just how often British defamation lawyers are referred to: Schillings; Paul Tweed; oblique suggestions to sue to silence
Why? Because our libel laws let rich and powerful buy silence
Why I signed this last week pressgazette.co.uk/media_law/an...
Why? Because our libel laws let rich and powerful buy silence
Why I signed this last week pressgazette.co.uk/media_law/an...
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Well. So, Nov 2017, the FBI knew Epstein used videos of underage women. That Epstein was Putin’s wealth manager.
That Epstein was “very close” to Trump. And that Trump went to lunch with Epstein as recently as 2015…so much for that falling out decade(s) before
That Epstein was “very close” to Trump. And that Trump went to lunch with Epstein as recently as 2015…so much for that falling out decade(s) before
And perhaps, behind it all, this sea of dark money and kompromat
February 2, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Well. So, Nov 2017, the FBI knew Epstein used videos of underage women. That Epstein was Putin’s wealth manager.
That Epstein was “very close” to Trump. And that Trump went to lunch with Epstein as recently as 2015…so much for that falling out decade(s) before
That Epstein was “very close” to Trump. And that Trump went to lunch with Epstein as recently as 2015…so much for that falling out decade(s) before
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It’s bad folks.
Compartmentalized access programs are some of the most sensitive secrets the country has.
Remember: Gabbard dined at the same table with Putin, Gen. Michael Flynn, and a room full of Russian spies on December 10th, 2015.
Compartmentalized access programs are some of the most sensitive secrets the country has.
Remember: Gabbard dined at the same table with Putin, Gen. Michael Flynn, and a room full of Russian spies on December 10th, 2015.
Exclusive: A U.S. official has alleged wrongdoing by U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard in a complaint that is so highly classified it has sparked months of wrangling over how to share it with Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.
Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
on.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
It’s bad folks.
Compartmentalized access programs are some of the most sensitive secrets the country has.
Remember: Gabbard dined at the same table with Putin, Gen. Michael Flynn, and a room full of Russian spies on December 10th, 2015.
Compartmentalized access programs are some of the most sensitive secrets the country has.
Remember: Gabbard dined at the same table with Putin, Gen. Michael Flynn, and a room full of Russian spies on December 10th, 2015.
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Lucy Powell, Deputy Labour Leader: "We’re announcing the next 500 schools to join the Best Start free breakfast club programme. Support is being targeted to the 300,000 children who need it most.
Labour is giving our children the best start in life – no matter their background or postcode."
Labour is giving our children the best start in life – no matter their background or postcode."
February 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Lucy Powell, Deputy Labour Leader: "We’re announcing the next 500 schools to join the Best Start free breakfast club programme. Support is being targeted to the 300,000 children who need it most.
Labour is giving our children the best start in life – no matter their background or postcode."
Labour is giving our children the best start in life – no matter their background or postcode."
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The man put his future connections to the bankers above loyalty to his party or even “national interest”. Definitely and deliberately, Mandelson was fighting a class war for the bourgeoisie.
Peter Mandelson should be charged for insider trading; passing on classified government docs to a Wall Street guy; and coaching US bankers, specifically JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon, to threaten the Chancellor over his plans to tax banker bonuses: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget
The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM
The man put his future connections to the bankers above loyalty to his party or even “national interest”. Definitely and deliberately, Mandelson was fighting a class war for the bourgeoisie.
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London continues to lead. Last week we were ⤵️
Recognised as one of the greenest global cities with spectacular green spaces and cleaner air.
Named the ‘new Hollywood’ - attracting record investment.
Ignore the haters: London is the greatest city.
Recognised as one of the greenest global cities with spectacular green spaces and cleaner air.
Named the ‘new Hollywood’ - attracting record investment.
Ignore the haters: London is the greatest city.
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
London continues to lead. Last week we were ⤵️
Recognised as one of the greenest global cities with spectacular green spaces and cleaner air.
Named the ‘new Hollywood’ - attracting record investment.
Ignore the haters: London is the greatest city.
Recognised as one of the greenest global cities with spectacular green spaces and cleaner air.
Named the ‘new Hollywood’ - attracting record investment.
Ignore the haters: London is the greatest city.
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Last monday on Ayr Beach, spent a lot of time there, mainly first thing in the morning.
#EastCoastKin
#Sharemondays2026
#EastCoastKin
#Sharemondays2026
February 2, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Last monday on Ayr Beach, spent a lot of time there, mainly first thing in the morning.
#EastCoastKin
#Sharemondays2026
#EastCoastKin
#Sharemondays2026
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🚨 BREAKING: Keir Starmer has called for Peter Mandelson to be stripped of his peerage
He has also ordered an urgent review of Mandelson’s contacts with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a Government Minister after confidential No 10 documents were sent to Epstein in 2009
He has also ordered an urgent review of Mandelson’s contacts with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a Government Minister after confidential No 10 documents were sent to Epstein in 2009
February 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Keir Starmer has called for Peter Mandelson to be stripped of his peerage
He has also ordered an urgent review of Mandelson’s contacts with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a Government Minister after confidential No 10 documents were sent to Epstein in 2009
He has also ordered an urgent review of Mandelson’s contacts with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a Government Minister after confidential No 10 documents were sent to Epstein in 2009
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if Amy Klobuchar isn't outside Whipple in a gas mask within the hour...
BREAKING: Judge Jia Cobb issues a TRO blocking DHS Sec Noem's Jan 8 memo purporting to require 7-day notices by members of Congress to perform oversight visits to immigration detention facilities.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
February 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
if Amy Klobuchar isn't outside Whipple in a gas mask within the hour...
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"Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House & the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate." -Elon Musk
February 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
"Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House & the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate." -Elon Musk
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Today is the day that the manifesto promise becomes real. Our local rail service is now publicly owned.
This isn’t the solution by itself, but it gives us a chance to make the system work for passengers, not shareholders.
This isn’t the solution by itself, but it gives us a chance to make the system work for passengers, not shareholders.
February 1, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Today is the day that the manifesto promise becomes real. Our local rail service is now publicly owned.
This isn’t the solution by itself, but it gives us a chance to make the system work for passengers, not shareholders.
This isn’t the solution by itself, but it gives us a chance to make the system work for passengers, not shareholders.
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A vote for Reform UK is a vote for the USA’s far-right.
February 2, 2026 at 4:33 AM
A vote for Reform UK is a vote for the USA’s far-right.
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To be more precise, the Russia connection entangles Trump, Melania, Epstein, Musk and Thiel and many others in their immediate entourage... it's one of the things bringing them all together.
February 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM
To be more precise, the Russia connection entangles Trump, Melania, Epstein, Musk and Thiel and many others in their immediate entourage... it's one of the things bringing them all together.
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Total amount of surprise = 0 degrees Kelvin.
UK Politics
90 per cent of Reform supporting comments on social media are bots
Exclusive: Analysis of
649 pro-Reform UK comments in 2025 on social media found that 65 were from real people, while the rest were fake bot accounts used to make their support appear higher than it actually is.
90 per cent of Reform supporting comments on social media are bots
Exclusive: Analysis of
649 pro-Reform UK comments in 2025 on social media found that 65 were from real people, while the rest were fake bot accounts used to make their support appear higher than it actually is.
February 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Total amount of surprise = 0 degrees Kelvin.
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House Judiciary Committee is asking the DOJ for all of the unredacted Epstein files and questioning why all of the files have not been released.
victims are claiming co conspirators’ names have been redacted & all files weren’t released.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
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victims are claiming co conspirators’ names have been redacted & all files weren’t released.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
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House Judiciary Committee members seek access to full Epstein case files — CBS News
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
apple.news
February 1, 2026 at 1:58 PM
House Judiciary Committee is asking the DOJ for all of the unredacted Epstein files and questioning why all of the files have not been released.
victims are claiming co conspirators’ names have been redacted & all files weren’t released.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
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victims are claiming co conspirators’ names have been redacted & all files weren’t released.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
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I didn't think Goodwin could sink any lower in my estimation.
I was wrong.
I was wrong.
A reminder that Reform's candidate for Gorton and Denton, Matt Goodwin, has still not explained what he meant by this claim that developments in genetic science will make younger generations more right wing as they understand the "inherent differences" between different groups
February 2, 2026 at 1:06 PM
I didn't think Goodwin could sink any lower in my estimation.
I was wrong.
I was wrong.