Alex Hall Hall
@alexhh.bsky.social
Ex-🇬🇧diplomat. Now an 🇺🇸. Resigned over Brexit lies. Frmr Ambassdr to 🇬🇪 . Writer Byline Times. Patron, European Movement. Advisor Eurasia Foundation. Member, Commission on Political Power looking at how to strengthen UK democracy. Frazzled mom. Owner of 2 🐕🦺
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It's the citizens on this grand jury & the people blowing whistles in Minneapolis & across America that are standing up to Trump's lawless, authoritarian takeover.
We, the People are protecting our democracy as spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time.
We, the People are protecting our democracy as spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time.
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:11 AM
It's the citizens on this grand jury & the people blowing whistles in Minneapolis & across America that are standing up to Trump's lawless, authoritarian takeover.
We, the People are protecting our democracy as spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time.
We, the People are protecting our democracy as spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time.
My namesake is killing it! x.com/nbcolympics/...
NBC Olympics & Paralympics on X: "Defending gold medalist Alex Hall with a great 2nd run in the freeski men's slopestyle. 🔥 https://t.co/K84zlMdDqM" / X
Defending gold medalist Alex Hall with a great 2nd run in the freeski men's slopestyle. 🔥 https://t.co/K84zlMdDqM
x.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:06 PM
My namesake is killing it! x.com/nbcolympics/...
Oh, yes, that’s a good point
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Oh, yes, that’s a good point
Thank you for the reference
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Thank you for the reference
No need for snark. My question was actually a genuine one. Not a statement.
February 10, 2026 at 1:54 PM
No need for snark. My question was actually a genuine one. Not a statement.
Why didn’t the Biden admin release the Epstein files? Why are we still getting this drip, drip, drip of revelations when presumably dozens of people in DoJ under both admins know what’s in them. It can’t be about “protecting” the victims because they are being hurt most by the continuing cover-up.
February 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Why didn’t the Biden admin release the Epstein files? Why are we still getting this drip, drip, drip of revelations when presumably dozens of people in DoJ under both admins know what’s in them. It can’t be about “protecting” the victims because they are being hurt most by the continuing cover-up.
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Dishonesty and cronyism have become embedded in our system. Brexit further corroded our institutions, weakened economy, destroyed trust. It’s time for a proper, honest, cross-party, nationwide debate about the state of our democracy. Starmer could still be a transformative PM if he launched this.
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Dishonesty and cronyism have become embedded in our system. Brexit further corroded our institutions, weakened economy, destroyed trust. It’s time for a proper, honest, cross-party, nationwide debate about the state of our democracy. Starmer could still be a transformative PM if he launched this.
Removing advisors and reshuffling the staff in No 10 is like rearranging chairs on the Titanic, when it’s the design of the Titanic itself which is bringing our own “ship of state” down into such murky depths.
I wrote this yesterday - Starmer could still turn his premiership around, if he finally, FINALLY, finds the courage to address the grubby circs which allow people like Mandelson to rise so far. bylinetimes.com/2026/02/07/t...
'The Mandelson-Epstein Scandal Is an Opportunity for Starmer to Radically Reform Our Broken Politics'
The Prime Minister should use this moment to shine a light on the dark forces corrupting our democracy, argues former British diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall
bylinetimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Removing advisors and reshuffling the staff in No 10 is like rearranging chairs on the Titanic, when it’s the design of the Titanic itself which is bringing our own “ship of state” down into such murky depths.
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It’s not easy being PM in challenging geopolitical times, under 24 hr watch. But, that’s why mere tinkering, piecemeal reforms, or catchy slogan initiatives aren’t the answer. We need more profound, HONEST, review of our constitutional setup, national security posture, international relations. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
It’s not easy being PM in challenging geopolitical times, under 24 hr watch. But, that’s why mere tinkering, piecemeal reforms, or catchy slogan initiatives aren’t the answer. We need more profound, HONEST, review of our constitutional setup, national security posture, international relations. 🧵
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Here is my conclusion after sitting through Maxwell's deposition with her refusing to answer a single question about the men who raped underage girls, saying she would only do so for clemency.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
February 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Here is my conclusion after sitting through Maxwell's deposition with her refusing to answer a single question about the men who raped underage girls, saying she would only do so for clemency.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
First record I ever bought!!!!
February 9, 2026 at 9:42 PM
First record I ever bought!!!!
And what could be fairer than that…..?
Attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell says the convicted Epstein accomplice can clear President Trump's name in the Epstein probe in exchange for clemency. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3ZtSzW3
February 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
And what could be fairer than that…..?
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I cannot believe we live in a world where a 15 minute halftime performance causes more outrage than the Epstein files.
February 9, 2026 at 5:39 PM
I cannot believe we live in a world where a 15 minute halftime performance causes more outrage than the Epstein files.
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By his dramatic intervention calling for Keir Starmer to resign, Anas Sarwar has drawn attention to himself in ways likely to be deeply unhelpful to his own chances of survival in office and to Labour’s electoral prospects in Scotland.
Amazing.
Amazing.
February 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
By his dramatic intervention calling for Keir Starmer to resign, Anas Sarwar has drawn attention to himself in ways likely to be deeply unhelpful to his own chances of survival in office and to Labour’s electoral prospects in Scotland.
Amazing.
Amazing.
That sounds about right!
February 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
That sounds about right!
Dishonesty and cronyism have become embedded in our system. Brexit further corroded our institutions, weakened economy, destroyed trust. It’s time for a proper, honest, cross-party, nationwide debate about the state of our democracy. Starmer could still be a transformative PM if he launched this.
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Dishonesty and cronyism have become embedded in our system. Brexit further corroded our institutions, weakened economy, destroyed trust. It’s time for a proper, honest, cross-party, nationwide debate about the state of our democracy. Starmer could still be a transformative PM if he launched this.
It’s exhausting, demeaning, disrespectful, depressing and counterproductive. I still believe most MPs enter politics with a genuine desire to “do” something, rather than just “be”something. But, then, somehow it gradually becomes about staying in power rather than what you do once there.
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
It’s exhausting, demeaning, disrespectful, depressing and counterproductive. I still believe most MPs enter politics with a genuine desire to “do” something, rather than just “be”something. But, then, somehow it gradually becomes about staying in power rather than what you do once there.
And, in turn again, too many ordinary voters, (including, shamefully, myself at times) also get too caught up in the drama of politics, rather than substance, gleefully piling on in our social media feeds. We lose restraint, say we “hate” certain public figures, relish humiliation and downfall.
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
And, in turn again, too many ordinary voters, (including, shamefully, myself at times) also get too caught up in the drama of politics, rather than substance, gleefully piling on in our social media feeds. We lose restraint, say we “hate” certain public figures, relish humiliation and downfall.
In turn, too much media coverage is about political gossip, who’s up, who’s down, who’s in, who’s out, and gotcha interviews, rather than genuine, insightful, HONEST, analysis of the difficult, substantive, policy decisions facing Ministers
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
In turn, too much media coverage is about political gossip, who’s up, who’s down, who’s in, who’s out, and gotcha interviews, rather than genuine, insightful, HONEST, analysis of the difficult, substantive, policy decisions facing Ministers
Government has become too much about winning the next election and staying in power. Focus groups, special advisers, obsession with communications, sucking up to the media etc all stem from that narrow, self-defeating perspective, which loses sight of the actual, substantive purpose of government.
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Government has become too much about winning the next election and staying in power. Focus groups, special advisers, obsession with communications, sucking up to the media etc all stem from that narrow, self-defeating perspective, which loses sight of the actual, substantive purpose of government.
It’s not easy being PM in challenging geopolitical times, under 24 hr watch. But, that’s why mere tinkering, piecemeal reforms, or catchy slogan initiatives aren’t the answer. We need more profound, HONEST, review of our constitutional setup, national security posture, international relations. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
It’s not easy being PM in challenging geopolitical times, under 24 hr watch. But, that’s why mere tinkering, piecemeal reforms, or catchy slogan initiatives aren’t the answer. We need more profound, HONEST, review of our constitutional setup, national security posture, international relations. 🧵
Surely they should be “appalled” - I thought that was the usual royal term for truly appalling things!
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Surely they should be “appalled” - I thought that was the usual royal term for truly appalling things!
Yes. It would be very concerning indeed if we didn’t know that they were so concerned. 🤦♀️
February 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Yes. It would be very concerning indeed if we didn’t know that they were so concerned. 🤦♀️