Mike Alexander
@mjalexander.bsky.social
Freelance writer based in France. Nature lover. News and politics junkie. DarkXside refugee now in recovery
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‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score-settling memoir
‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score-settling memoir
At 86, she’s a literary seer and saint – and queen of the Canadian resistance. So what does the writer make of our dystopian world?
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM
‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score-settling memoir
Why can't Trump's signature on the "birthday book" be examined by a handwriting expert to see if it is his or not? Or aren't we going there?
September 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Why can't Trump's signature on the "birthday book" be examined by a handwriting expert to see if it is his or not? Or aren't we going there?
Reform UK's Darren Grimes Under Investigation Over Fake AI Asylum Video of Keir Starmer – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/08/29/r...
Reform UK's Darren Grimes Under Investigation Over Fake AI Asylum Video of Keir Starmer
Grimes faces an official complaint to the council after using manipulated imagery and attacking asylum seekers as 'deviants'
bylinetimes.com
August 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Reform UK's Darren Grimes Under Investigation Over Fake AI Asylum Video of Keir Starmer – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/08/29/r...
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Why, you might ask, do the BBC and Sky News, casting their editorial guidelines to the wind, keep giving massive airtime to the far right, while shutting out leftwing voices? Don't their bosses understand the likely consequences?
Only one explanation now remains.
They do.
And it is what they want.
Only one explanation now remains.
They do.
And it is what they want.
August 28, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Why, you might ask, do the BBC and Sky News, casting their editorial guidelines to the wind, keep giving massive airtime to the far right, while shutting out leftwing voices? Don't their bosses understand the likely consequences?
Only one explanation now remains.
They do.
And it is what they want.
Only one explanation now remains.
They do.
And it is what they want.
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This week's column. The details will make you gasp and rage. This massive desecration of nature is almost unbelievable, but it is happening in the UK right now.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Bluefin tuna are miraculously returning to UK shores – only to be tormented for ‘sport’ | George Monbiot
A tournament in Cornwall will pit anglers against these magnificent creatures, as part of a rising trend for so-called ‘sportfishing’, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
This week's column. The details will make you gasp and rage. This massive desecration of nature is almost unbelievable, but it is happening in the UK right now.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Where the US has serious problems, the UK is not far behind…
…this trend is also happening in the UK. It’s extremely dangerous.
…this trend is also happening in the UK. It’s extremely dangerous.
Over a quarter of all homes sold in the first three months of 2025 were bought by real estate investors.
If we want to make housing affordable again, we must get Wall Street out of our homes. https://youtu.be/q9TOGxDJ0TE?feature=shared
If we want to make housing affordable again, we must get Wall Street out of our homes. https://youtu.be/q9TOGxDJ0TE?feature=shared
How Wall Street Priced You Out of a Home | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
August 25, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Where the US has serious problems, the UK is not far behind…
…this trend is also happening in the UK. It’s extremely dangerous.
…this trend is also happening in the UK. It’s extremely dangerous.
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‘The vehicle suddenly accelerated with our baby in it’: the terrifying truth about why Tesla’s cars keep crashing
‘The vehicle suddenly accelerated with our baby in it’: the terrifying truth about why Tesla’s cars keep crashing
Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops on the highway – have led to questions about the safety of the brand. Why won’t Tesla give any answers?
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 7:47 AM
‘The vehicle suddenly accelerated with our baby in it’: the terrifying truth about why Tesla’s cars keep crashing
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Gratitude to everyone who contributed — whether with a donation or through action 💛💙
#ThankYou #SupportUkraine #UaView
#ThankYou #SupportUkraine #UaView
How Ukraine FPV drones Truck Attack Happened? #ukraine #russia #Spiderweb
YouTube video by AiTelly
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June 4, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Gratitude to everyone who contributed — whether with a donation or through action 💛💙
#ThankYou #SupportUkraine #UaView
#ThankYou #SupportUkraine #UaView
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Nearly half the tree of life disappearing in one human lifetime... www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects
A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Nearly half the tree of life disappearing in one human lifetime... www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Injure seven police officers driving at 119 mph earns 1 yr and 2 months in prison. Planning environmental activism earns 5 yrs in prison. Justice???
June 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Injure seven police officers driving at 119 mph earns 1 yr and 2 months in prison. Planning environmental activism earns 5 yrs in prison. Justice???
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Fishing is peak Ladybird Libertarian territory.
It taps into grand notions of "who we are" and noble and heroic traditions of "man versus the sea" and "man versus fish."
That's why the Brexiters weaponised it, and I'm just sorry for ordinary fishing communities that were pawns in the game.
It taps into grand notions of "who we are" and noble and heroic traditions of "man versus the sea" and "man versus fish."
That's why the Brexiters weaponised it, and I'm just sorry for ordinary fishing communities that were pawns in the game.
May 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Fishing is peak Ladybird Libertarian territory.
It taps into grand notions of "who we are" and noble and heroic traditions of "man versus the sea" and "man versus fish."
That's why the Brexiters weaponised it, and I'm just sorry for ordinary fishing communities that were pawns in the game.
It taps into grand notions of "who we are" and noble and heroic traditions of "man versus the sea" and "man versus fish."
That's why the Brexiters weaponised it, and I'm just sorry for ordinary fishing communities that were pawns in the game.
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Gary Lineker had the courage to speak up for the rights and freedoms of the Palestinian people
And for that, he was cancelled
We say 'never forget' but when someone points out that we've forgotten' and speaks out against a genocide, they're dismissed
Thank you Gary for being human and caring 🙏
And for that, he was cancelled
We say 'never forget' but when someone points out that we've forgotten' and speaks out against a genocide, they're dismissed
Thank you Gary for being human and caring 🙏
May 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Gary Lineker had the courage to speak up for the rights and freedoms of the Palestinian people
And for that, he was cancelled
We say 'never forget' but when someone points out that we've forgotten' and speaks out against a genocide, they're dismissed
Thank you Gary for being human and caring 🙏
And for that, he was cancelled
We say 'never forget' but when someone points out that we've forgotten' and speaks out against a genocide, they're dismissed
Thank you Gary for being human and caring 🙏
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~45% of US corn production is now used to make ethanol, mostly for mixing into gasoline.
That's ~13% of all US crop land already used for energy production.
Using some of the same land for solar panels would capture 50-100 times more energy per acre.
That's ~13% of all US crop land already used for energy production.
Using some of the same land for solar panels would capture 50-100 times more energy per acre.
May 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
~45% of US corn production is now used to make ethanol, mostly for mixing into gasoline.
That's ~13% of all US crop land already used for energy production.
Using some of the same land for solar panels would capture 50-100 times more energy per acre.
That's ~13% of all US crop land already used for energy production.
Using some of the same land for solar panels would capture 50-100 times more energy per acre.
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Labour is handing this country on a silver platter to Reform. People do not vote Labour because they hate immigrants and want Reform-lite. They vote Labour because they want it to make a positive difference to their lives.
May 2, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Labour is handing this country on a silver platter to Reform. People do not vote Labour because they hate immigrants and want Reform-lite. They vote Labour because they want it to make a positive difference to their lives.
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“Starmer must not trade away our food standards as part of tariff negotiations. We are as indignant about American animal welfare as JDVance seems to be about the control of anti-abortion demonstrations outside UK clinics”
So many reasons to focus on the EU, not the US.
Letter of the week
The Week
So many reasons to focus on the EU, not the US.
Letter of the week
The Week
April 14, 2025 at 6:44 AM
“Starmer must not trade away our food standards as part of tariff negotiations. We are as indignant about American animal welfare as JDVance seems to be about the control of anti-abortion demonstrations outside UK clinics”
So many reasons to focus on the EU, not the US.
Letter of the week
The Week
So many reasons to focus on the EU, not the US.
Letter of the week
The Week
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March 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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48 SEZs and 8 Freeports in England
18 SEZs and 2 Freeports in Scotland
8 SEZs and 2 Freeports in Wales
The UK is being privatised under Zone Fever, and still not one MSM outlet is investigating what is the Brexit transition period to a full blown kleptocracy.
18 SEZs and 2 Freeports in Scotland
8 SEZs and 2 Freeports in Wales
The UK is being privatised under Zone Fever, and still not one MSM outlet is investigating what is the Brexit transition period to a full blown kleptocracy.
March 17, 2025 at 6:19 AM
48 SEZs and 8 Freeports in England
18 SEZs and 2 Freeports in Scotland
8 SEZs and 2 Freeports in Wales
The UK is being privatised under Zone Fever, and still not one MSM outlet is investigating what is the Brexit transition period to a full blown kleptocracy.
18 SEZs and 2 Freeports in Scotland
8 SEZs and 2 Freeports in Wales
The UK is being privatised under Zone Fever, and still not one MSM outlet is investigating what is the Brexit transition period to a full blown kleptocracy.
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Stop Musk! Change the law on political donations
On 31st March, MPs will debate the petition that 140,000 of us signed - to stop overseas billionaires polluting our politics: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Make sure your MP attends - email them now:
www.writetothem.com
On 31st March, MPs will debate the petition that 140,000 of us signed - to stop overseas billionaires polluting our politics: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Make sure your MP attends - email them now:
www.writetothem.com
March 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Stop Musk! Change the law on political donations
On 31st March, MPs will debate the petition that 140,000 of us signed - to stop overseas billionaires polluting our politics: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Make sure your MP attends - email them now:
www.writetothem.com
On 31st March, MPs will debate the petition that 140,000 of us signed - to stop overseas billionaires polluting our politics: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Make sure your MP attends - email them now:
www.writetothem.com
Britain: Time to wake up and smell the coffee. That special relationship was a myth.
March 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Britain: Time to wake up and smell the coffee. That special relationship was a myth.
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This is the most dangerous, irresponsible framing imaginable. Not to mention it is bollocks.
The big big winners from positioning Ukrainian security against poor British people & our public services are the far right.
TAX THE RICH TO PAY FOR DEFENSE. PROTECT OUR WELFARE STATE.
The big big winners from positioning Ukrainian security against poor British people & our public services are the far right.
TAX THE RICH TO PAY FOR DEFENSE. PROTECT OUR WELFARE STATE.
March 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This is the most dangerous, irresponsible framing imaginable. Not to mention it is bollocks.
The big big winners from positioning Ukrainian security against poor British people & our public services are the far right.
TAX THE RICH TO PAY FOR DEFENSE. PROTECT OUR WELFARE STATE.
The big big winners from positioning Ukrainian security against poor British people & our public services are the far right.
TAX THE RICH TO PAY FOR DEFENSE. PROTECT OUR WELFARE STATE.
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I constantly hear/see journalists, commentators & interviewers asserting how easy it is to get incapacity & disability benefits despite clearly having no real understanding of how the process actually works or having spoken to someone who's been through it. Completely distorts public understanding
Yet again *another* Times columnist - this time Emma Duncan - makes a blatantly false claim about disability benefits
"At present you can get signed off sick simply through a phone consultation with a GP."
Just shockingly bad journalism, again and again and again.
archive.ph/It3VS
"At present you can get signed off sick simply through a phone consultation with a GP."
Just shockingly bad journalism, again and again and again.
archive.ph/It3VS
March 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I constantly hear/see journalists, commentators & interviewers asserting how easy it is to get incapacity & disability benefits despite clearly having no real understanding of how the process actually works or having spoken to someone who's been through it. Completely distorts public understanding