Alexander Gardiner
@alexgardiner.bsky.social
Politics junkie, TV CEO, Arsenal fan, Londoner. Over the years I’ve made political debate shows, documentaries and factual entertainment. School governor.
So sad, but well worth a read. www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong
The long read: I knew he was running away from something. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered the truth
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
So sad, but well worth a read. www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
@privateeyenews.bsky.social on the money again.
October 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM
@privateeyenews.bsky.social on the money again.
If flying in or out of Lisbon Airport be warned, the post Brexit passport queue on arrival and departure can be between 90 minutes and two hours. #lisbon
October 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
If flying in or out of Lisbon Airport be warned, the post Brexit passport queue on arrival and departure can be between 90 minutes and two hours. #lisbon
Indigenous rights organization Survival International released a new report identifying 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups in 10 different countries. Half could be wiped out within 10 years without government intervention and protection from violence, organized crime and disease exposure.
October 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Indigenous rights organization Survival International released a new report identifying 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups in 10 different countries. Half could be wiped out within 10 years without government intervention and protection from violence, organized crime and disease exposure.
We tax payers paid £2m for the security at Prince Andrew’s daughter Eugenie’s wedding. Why?
October 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
We tax payers paid £2m for the security at Prince Andrew’s daughter Eugenie’s wedding. Why?
Let the muck raking end. @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social is the best defender of victims of sexual abuse out there. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Five grooming gang survivors tell PM they will stay on panel only if Jess Phillips remains in post
Exclusive: In fresh controversy, the women write to Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood to speak up for safeguarding minister
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Let the muck raking end. @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social is the best defender of victims of sexual abuse out there. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Those gunning for @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social are attacking the greatest advocate for the victims of grooming gangs. They’re being duped - it’s called cutting off your nose to spite your face.
October 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Those gunning for @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social are attacking the greatest advocate for the victims of grooming gangs. They’re being duped - it’s called cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Islington are asking residents to fill in this short survey about local parks to help understand what matters most to people and how to best prioritise resources.
Complete the survey by 6th November
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/parks-satisf...
Complete the survey by 6th November
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/parks-satisf...
Parks satisfaction survey
In Islington, we want our parks and green spaces to be safe and welcoming for all. We are keen to hear from local people on how you use parks, and how you feel about them. This feedback will help us t...
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk
October 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Islington are asking residents to fill in this short survey about local parks to help understand what matters most to people and how to best prioritise resources.
Complete the survey by 6th November
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/parks-satisf...
Complete the survey by 6th November
www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/parks-satisf...
Modern newspaper reporting when it comes to this Labour government. @thetimes.com @dailymail.co.uk @telegraphnews.bsky.social (Cartoon from the Spectator)
October 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Modern newspaper reporting when it comes to this Labour government. @thetimes.com @dailymail.co.uk @telegraphnews.bsky.social (Cartoon from the Spectator)
How can they speak for Britain if they can’t even spell it?
October 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
How can they speak for Britain if they can’t even spell it?
Reposted by Alexander Gardiner
Tory Conference debate on free speech. You see? Sometimes being "cancelled" is a mercy.
October 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Tory Conference debate on free speech. You see? Sometimes being "cancelled" is a mercy.
Great to see Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson drop in to speak to Islington residents today. @islingtonnlabour.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Great to see Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson drop in to speak to Islington residents today. @islingtonnlabour.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
That speech really put fire in my belly. The battle is for the soul of our country against the false promises of snake oil salesmen on both the left and right. I’m up for the fight. #labour2025
September 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
That speech really put fire in my belly. The battle is for the soul of our country against the false promises of snake oil salesmen on both the left and right. I’m up for the fight. #labour2025
The questions you get asked on the doorstep: “Does Andy Burnham dye his hair?”
Apparently this is a character issue.
Apparently this is a character issue.
September 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The questions you get asked on the doorstep: “Does Andy Burnham dye his hair?”
Apparently this is a character issue.
Apparently this is a character issue.
It gets worse. leftfootforward.org/2025/09/a-gr...
A group called ‘Our Party’ is trying to take over ‘Your Party’
They've called for Corbyn and Sultana to 'hand the reins over to the grassroots membership'
leftfootforward.org
September 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It gets worse. leftfootforward.org/2025/09/a-gr...
Tim Gaude, New Scientist
September 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Tim Gaude, New Scientist
“If we are to believe the BBC, all that remains is to select the psalms for the prime minister’s requiem.” Quite right from Philip Stephens. Let’s not join in their hysteria.
September 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
“If we are to believe the BBC, all that remains is to select the psalms for the prime minister’s requiem.” Quite right from Philip Stephens. Let’s not join in their hysteria.