Ali Harman
@alihar.bsky.social
Retired library and information specialist. Volunteers at Brent Museum and Archives.
Into local and family history. Sings with the amazing Cecil Sharp House Choir.
Plays piano. Knits, reads. Bit of gardening.
She/her.
Into local and family history. Sings with the amazing Cecil Sharp House Choir.
Plays piano. Knits, reads. Bit of gardening.
She/her.
Pinned
Ali Harman
@alihar.bsky.social
· Sep 3
George And Josh Pedal The Planet For UNICEF
Help George Kohler raise money to support UNICEF UK
www.justgiving.com
I've become slightly obsessed with the adventures of these two. Don't think they are here though. Worth a look at their videos, and please donate. www.justgiving.com/page/georgea...
#ScreenSaturday Rood screen at St Winifred's, Manaton, Devon. Defaced during Edward VI's reign. In fact literally 'de-faced'
January 24, 2026 at 12:52 PM
#ScreenSaturday Rood screen at St Winifred's, Manaton, Devon. Defaced during Edward VI's reign. In fact literally 'de-faced'
Wow. Speedy online UK #passport renewal. Once I'd figured out I was never going to take my own digital photo that would meet the requirements, and got it done properly. Sent the old one back 2nd class and got the new one within a week, using the standard service.
January 23, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Wow. Speedy online UK #passport renewal. Once I'd figured out I was never going to take my own digital photo that would meet the requirements, and got it done properly. Sent the old one back 2nd class and got the new one within a week, using the standard service.
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Nigel Farage has said he's “not making any money as a result of being an MP”.
MP's salary is £94k, putting him in the top 5% of earners.
Meanwhile he votes to keep workers on exploitative zero-hours contracts and denies them sick pay.
MP's salary is £94k, putting him in the top 5% of earners.
Meanwhile he votes to keep workers on exploitative zero-hours contracts and denies them sick pay.
January 21, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Nigel Farage has said he's “not making any money as a result of being an MP”.
MP's salary is £94k, putting him in the top 5% of earners.
Meanwhile he votes to keep workers on exploitative zero-hours contracts and denies them sick pay.
MP's salary is £94k, putting him in the top 5% of earners.
Meanwhile he votes to keep workers on exploitative zero-hours contracts and denies them sick pay.
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EXCLUSIVE: Reform 'hypocrite' blasted as letter to Joe Biden about Chagos Islands emerges
Andrew Rosindell, who defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK at the weekend, wrote to Joe Biden in December 2020 saying failure to 'decolonise' the Chagos Islands
Andrew Rosindell, who defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK at the weekend, wrote to Joe Biden in December 2020 saying failure to 'decolonise' the Chagos Islands
Reform 'hypocrite' blasted as letter to Joe Biden about Chagos Islands emerges
Andrew Rosindell, who defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK at the weekend, wrote to Joe Biden in December 2020 saying failure to 'decolonise' the Chagos Islands was causing international anger
www.mirror.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Reform 'hypocrite' blasted as letter to Joe Biden about Chagos Islands emerges
Andrew Rosindell, who defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK at the weekend, wrote to Joe Biden in December 2020 saying failure to 'decolonise' the Chagos Islands
Andrew Rosindell, who defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK at the weekend, wrote to Joe Biden in December 2020 saying failure to 'decolonise' the Chagos Islands
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🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
January 21, 2026 at 12:29 PM
🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
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Don’t know about you but not sure I want a computer illiterate ‘oddball’ anywhere near power in the UK and let alone someone who can’t follow the rules with his finances.
Who paid for his house????
Who paid for his house????
January 21, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Don’t know about you but not sure I want a computer illiterate ‘oddball’ anywhere near power in the UK and let alone someone who can’t follow the rules with his finances.
Who paid for his house????
Who paid for his house????
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Bizarre that lowkey Romford MP Andrew Rosindell mentions Chagos as the key reason for joining Farage and then Farage's great mate in the White House mentions it the next day... #r4today
January 20, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Bizarre that lowkey Romford MP Andrew Rosindell mentions Chagos as the key reason for joining Farage and then Farage's great mate in the White House mentions it the next day... #r4today
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This is fascinating. Younger people are more optimistic about the economy because they have some faith in the new government’s efforts after years of right wing mismanagement. Older people, indoctrinated by right wing propaganda are actively holding back growth.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 9:47 AM
This is fascinating. Younger people are more optimistic about the economy because they have some faith in the new government’s efforts after years of right wing mismanagement. Older people, indoctrinated by right wing propaganda are actively holding back growth.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An interesting read, with links to the defence speeches. Long time since I've read The Face theface.com/society/pale...
The result of this trial could shape modern Britain
Clare Considine attends Woolwich Crown Court to report on the first trial for the Filton 24, – eight of whom have been involved in hunger strikes – as…
theface.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
An interesting read, with links to the defence speeches. Long time since I've read The Face theface.com/society/pale...
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Why is Robert Jenrick called 'Honest Bob', you ask?
It was coined by John Crace after Jenrick overruled an objection to ex pornographer and ex publisher Richard Desmond's property development saving Desmond £40m and coinciding with a donation of £12,000 to the Tories.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
It was coined by John Crace after Jenrick overruled an objection to ex pornographer and ex publisher Richard Desmond's property development saving Desmond £40m and coinciding with a donation of £12,000 to the Tories.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
Westferry planning row: Jenrick texted property developer, documents show
Labour say documents show
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Why is Robert Jenrick called 'Honest Bob', you ask?
It was coined by John Crace after Jenrick overruled an objection to ex pornographer and ex publisher Richard Desmond's property development saving Desmond £40m and coinciding with a donation of £12,000 to the Tories.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
It was coined by John Crace after Jenrick overruled an objection to ex pornographer and ex publisher Richard Desmond's property development saving Desmond £40m and coinciding with a donation of £12,000 to the Tories.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli...
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Labour announcement today: NHS waiting lists down by 86,000 in one month
Reform announcement today: another failed senior Conservative has joined
Reform are busy recruiting the people who got the country in a huge mess - Labour is busy clearing it up and renewing Britain
Reform announcement today: another failed senior Conservative has joined
Reform are busy recruiting the people who got the country in a huge mess - Labour is busy clearing it up and renewing Britain
January 15, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Labour announcement today: NHS waiting lists down by 86,000 in one month
Reform announcement today: another failed senior Conservative has joined
Reform are busy recruiting the people who got the country in a huge mess - Labour is busy clearing it up and renewing Britain
Reform announcement today: another failed senior Conservative has joined
Reform are busy recruiting the people who got the country in a huge mess - Labour is busy clearing it up and renewing Britain
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For non-German speakers:
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
Liebe Medien, ich kann die Schlagzeile "Keine Einigung zwischen USA und Dänemark" nicht mehr sehen. Wenn ein Bewaffneter eine Bank stürmt, titelt ihr doch auch nicht: "Räuber und Kassiererin finden keinen Konsens über Geldübergabe." Hört auf, imperiale Aggression als normale Diplomatie zu framen.
January 15, 2026 at 11:11 AM
For non-German speakers:
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
“Dear media, I can’t stand the headline "No agreement between the US and Denmark” any longer. If an armed man storms a bank, you don't run the headline: "Robber and cashier can't reach an agreement on money transfer." Stop framing imperial aggression as normal diplomacy.”
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Neil Coyle MP has written a brutal takedown letter to Nigel Farage for his breach of parliamentary protocol, because Farage visited Coyle's London constituency without notifying him. 10/10 no notes.
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Neil Coyle MP has written a brutal takedown letter to Nigel Farage for his breach of parliamentary protocol, because Farage visited Coyle's London constituency without notifying him. 10/10 no notes.
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
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Someone at the council had their Weetabix this morning...
"Motorists don't pay for roads any more than anybody else": Council shuts down backlash to 20mph speed limit to "support new cycling route" + more on the live blog
By lunchtime you'll be closer to the weekend than the start of the week, so join Dan Alexander in the live blog procrastination station as he distracts you with another eclectic mix of news, views, re...
road.cc
January 14, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Someone at the council had their Weetabix this morning...
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A number of people on this platform have been claiming that it's not up to government to shorten people's time on remand, however far beyond the statutory limit that time extends.
Well, take it from a very eminent retired judge. It is.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Well, take it from a very eminent retired judge. It is.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Palestine Action hunger strikers are still the state’s responsibility | Letters
Letters: The power is in the hands of the DPP or the attorney general, writes Stephen Sedley. Plus Roshi Fernando on Keir Starmer’s unforgivable conduct
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:44 AM
A number of people on this platform have been claiming that it's not up to government to shorten people's time on remand, however far beyond the statutory limit that time extends.
Well, take it from a very eminent retired judge. It is.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Well, take it from a very eminent retired judge. It is.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Every week the evidence piles up that London is safer than it has been for decades. The far right lies are constantly exposed. The migration figures are down by well over 400k against last year. The Reform Councils are failing to deliver. I’m not sure there’s much left for them to campaign on.
January 12, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Every week the evidence piles up that London is safer than it has been for decades. The far right lies are constantly exposed. The migration figures are down by well over 400k against last year. The Reform Councils are failing to deliver. I’m not sure there’s much left for them to campaign on.
Hmm. No urge to cry in #Hamnet. I thought it a bit hackneyed in parts,with some missed opportunities to relate the play to their lives in more subtle ways. Over the top ending reminded me of Life of Brian. Well acted though and visually appealing. If only Hilary Mantel was still around.
January 11, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Hmm. No urge to cry in #Hamnet. I thought it a bit hackneyed in parts,with some missed opportunities to relate the play to their lives in more subtle ways. Over the top ending reminded me of Life of Brian. Well acted though and visually appealing. If only Hilary Mantel was still around.
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I BEG every smug commentator who praised Mahmood for doing the “tough but necessary thing” to read this.
All the disadvantages of plummeting immigration for the economy & public services, for NO POLITICAL GAIN.
Labour in DESPERATE need of a 180 change of course on immigration
All the disadvantages of plummeting immigration for the economy & public services, for NO POLITICAL GAIN.
Labour in DESPERATE need of a 180 change of course on immigration
January 11, 2026 at 10:56 AM
I BEG every smug commentator who praised Mahmood for doing the “tough but necessary thing” to read this.
All the disadvantages of plummeting immigration for the economy & public services, for NO POLITICAL GAIN.
Labour in DESPERATE need of a 180 change of course on immigration
All the disadvantages of plummeting immigration for the economy & public services, for NO POLITICAL GAIN.
Labour in DESPERATE need of a 180 change of course on immigration
If your MP is on BlueSky, do feel free to tag them.
Remaining on X, a platform which that allows for the mass manufacturing of non-consensual sexual images of women and minors, is no longer endorsement.
The government needs to leave it.
Now.
Remaining on X, a platform which that allows for the mass manufacturing of non-consensual sexual images of women and minors, is no longer endorsement.
The government needs to leave it.
Now.
Staying on X is an Endorsement - and It's Unforgivable
The UK government cannot claim to protect women and children while continuing to post on a platform that enables their abuse.
open.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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The immigration doom loop in full swing.
Chasing the xenophobes is a doomed strategy both economically *and* politically.
(1/3)
archive.ph/pyVLg
Chasing the xenophobes is a doomed strategy both economically *and* politically.
(1/3)
archive.ph/pyVLg
January 10, 2026 at 3:52 AM
The immigration doom loop in full swing.
Chasing the xenophobes is a doomed strategy both economically *and* politically.
(1/3)
archive.ph/pyVLg
Chasing the xenophobes is a doomed strategy both economically *and* politically.
(1/3)
archive.ph/pyVLg
@georgiagould.bsky.social You are my MP. Interested to know if you support this? I certainly do Thanks
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
@georgiagould.bsky.social You are my MP. Interested to know if you support this? I certainly do Thanks
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.