Alex G
@alexgav11.bsky.social
Some thoughts on films and the world around us.
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#Brexit impact on business investment leaves UK lagging behind Europe
Britain may have missed out on more than $520 billion in investment since 2016 referendum
www.thenationalnews.com/business/eco...
Britain may have missed out on more than $520 billion in investment since 2016 referendum
www.thenationalnews.com/business/eco...
Brexit impact on business investment leaves UK lagging behind Europe | The National
Britain may have missed out on more than $520 billion in investment since 2016 referendum
www.thenationalnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#Brexit impact on business investment leaves UK lagging behind Europe
Britain may have missed out on more than $520 billion in investment since 2016 referendum
www.thenationalnews.com/business/eco...
Britain may have missed out on more than $520 billion in investment since 2016 referendum
www.thenationalnews.com/business/eco...
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Trump’s BBC lawsuit is “a legal cliff edge,” says attorney Mark Stephens, warning it could do more harm than good.
Why Donald Trump’s BBC Defamation Claim Is Doomed To Fail: Attorneys
www.newsweek.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Trump’s BBC lawsuit is “a legal cliff edge,” says attorney Mark Stephens, warning it could do more harm than good.
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🚨 Police called in on search for Nigel Farage who’s been missing since Reform’s defeat in Caerphilly..
Reform members called in Police soon after the result when he was nowhere to be found in Caerphilly
The search moved to England but despite attempts to drawn him out with a Sky interview no sign🤷🏼♂️
Reform members called in Police soon after the result when he was nowhere to be found in Caerphilly
The search moved to England but despite attempts to drawn him out with a Sky interview no sign🤷🏼♂️
October 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🚨 Police called in on search for Nigel Farage who’s been missing since Reform’s defeat in Caerphilly..
Reform members called in Police soon after the result when he was nowhere to be found in Caerphilly
The search moved to England but despite attempts to drawn him out with a Sky interview no sign🤷🏼♂️
Reform members called in Police soon after the result when he was nowhere to be found in Caerphilly
The search moved to England but despite attempts to drawn him out with a Sky interview no sign🤷🏼♂️
Stand by for a Trump temper tantrum!!
Trump misses out on Nobel Peace Prize as Gaza ceasefire to come into effect today www.lbc.co.uk/article/nobe...
Trump misses out on Nobel Peace Prize as Gaza ceasefire to come into effect today www.lbc.co.uk/article/nobe...
Trump misses out on Nobel Peace Prize as Gaza ceasefire to come into effect today | LBC
María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize despite calls for Donald Trump to be handed the award.
www.lbc.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Stand by for a Trump temper tantrum!!
Trump misses out on Nobel Peace Prize as Gaza ceasefire to come into effect today www.lbc.co.uk/article/nobe...
Trump misses out on Nobel Peace Prize as Gaza ceasefire to come into effect today www.lbc.co.uk/article/nobe...
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Exclusive: Reform's plan, which it claims would net huge savings over the coming decades, would actually cost the UK about £70-90bn over the next ten years alone, new analysis suggests
Farage's Trillion Pound Black Hole: The Real Cost of Reform UK's Mass Deportation Plan
www.bylinesupplement.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Exclusive: Reform's plan, which it claims would net huge savings over the coming decades, would actually cost the UK about £70-90bn over the next ten years alone, new analysis suggests
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Really important analysis by @benbgeiger.bsky.social - the claim that record numbers of people are on out-of-work benefits is false.
inequalities.substack.com/p/real-out-o...
inequalities.substack.com/p/real-out-o...
Are out-of-work benefit claims at a record high?
The official statistics are wildly misleading - I've now made some new estimates that show just how wrong they are
inequalities.substack.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Really important analysis by @benbgeiger.bsky.social - the claim that record numbers of people are on out-of-work benefits is false.
inequalities.substack.com/p/real-out-o...
inequalities.substack.com/p/real-out-o...
Oh….
September 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Oh….
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I see Air Farce One has touched down on our fair soil. Given El Taco’s view on our freedom of expression I thought I’d display how suppressed we are by stating on the record that #TrumpIsACunt
Fuck you Donny you fashy pissy little snowflake
Fuck you Donny you fashy pissy little snowflake
September 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I see Air Farce One has touched down on our fair soil. Given El Taco’s view on our freedom of expression I thought I’d display how suppressed we are by stating on the record that #TrumpIsACunt
Fuck you Donny you fashy pissy little snowflake
Fuck you Donny you fashy pissy little snowflake
Mini Trump is at it again….
'Nigel Farage has hit out at universities for “poisoning the minds” of students with what he said was a “twisted interpretation of history” in his speech on the opening day of the Reform UK conference.' 1/3
Universities ‘poisoning student minds’, says Farage
Populist leader takes aim at higher education in speech on first day of the Reform UK conference in Birmingham
www.timeshighereducation.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Mini Trump is at it again….
I think most people already knew this was the case but good to see there is now a report on it….
NEW: An Oxford report warns that misleading media coverage is shaping public debate on immigration and human rights.
The study finds the ECHR is frequently misreported in deportation cases, fueling misconceptions that erode trust in the legal system.
🧵 [1/8]
The study finds the ECHR is frequently misreported in deportation cases, fueling misconceptions that erode trust in the legal system.
🧵 [1/8]
September 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I think most people already knew this was the case but good to see there is now a report on it….
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You've GOT to be kidding me!
The Conservatives - who oversaw every single thing on this list - are trying to claim that only the Conservatives would "stop the madness" - that they created...?
So incredulity aside, what about the list itself?
Let's go Debunking! 1/34
The Conservatives - who oversaw every single thing on this list - are trying to claim that only the Conservatives would "stop the madness" - that they created...?
So incredulity aside, what about the list itself?
Let's go Debunking! 1/34
August 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
You've GOT to be kidding me!
The Conservatives - who oversaw every single thing on this list - are trying to claim that only the Conservatives would "stop the madness" - that they created...?
So incredulity aside, what about the list itself?
Let's go Debunking! 1/34
The Conservatives - who oversaw every single thing on this list - are trying to claim that only the Conservatives would "stop the madness" - that they created...?
So incredulity aside, what about the list itself?
Let's go Debunking! 1/34
Wow they really are running out of reasons to not support Mamdani! 😂
June 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Wow they really are running out of reasons to not support Mamdani! 😂
@studioneat.bsky.social hi have you discontinued the white/copper mark one?
Thanks
Thanks
May 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
@studioneat.bsky.social hi have you discontinued the white/copper mark one?
Thanks
Thanks
As usual The Bear cuts through the Brexit BS….
As usual, there’s a lot of panic about the UK-EU trade deal, so I’ve taken the time to write an FAQ.
It covers what the trade deal actually does (and doesn’t), why the outrage is mostly theatre, why the fish are still fine, and no - Ursula von der Leyen is not your supreme overlord.
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It covers what the trade deal actually does (and doesn’t), why the outrage is mostly theatre, why the fish are still fine, and no - Ursula von der Leyen is not your supreme overlord.
🐻
You Wanted Sovereignty. This Is What It Looks Like.
No-one’s stolen our fish. No laws were imposed by Brussels. This is what happens when a grown-up government tries to fix the mess the last one left behind.
open.substack.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
As usual The Bear cuts through the Brexit BS….
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On Trump's "movie tariffs".
Interested in the views of US lawyers.
My plain-reading is that International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) specifically excludes messing with movies from the broad authorities it gives the President. 👇
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
Interested in the views of US lawyers.
My plain-reading is that International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) specifically excludes messing with movies from the broad authorities it gives the President. 👇
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
![(b)Exceptions to grant of authority
The authority granted to the President by this section does not include the authority to regulate or prohibit, directly or indirectly—
(1)any postal, telegraphic, telephonic, or other personal communication, which does not involve a transfer of anything of value;
(2)donations, by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, of articles, such as food, clothing, and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering, except to the extent that the President determines that such donations (A) would seriously impair his ability to deal with any national emergency declared under section 1701 of this title, (B) are in response to coercion against the proposed recipient or donor, or (C) would endanger Armed Forces of the United States which are engaged in hostilities or are in a situation where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances; or [2]
(3)the importation from any country, or the exportation to any country, whether commercial or otherwise, regardless of format or medium of transmission, of any information or informational materials, including but not limited to, publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks, and news wire feeds. The exports exempted from regulation or prohibition by this paragraph do not include those which are otherwise controlled for export under section 4604 [3] of this title, or under section 4605 [3] of this title to the extent that such controls promote the nonproliferation or antiterrorism policies of the United States, or with respect to which acts are prohibited by chapter 37 of title 18; or](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m4t4prusopnk4wjt4ehg22q4/bafkreiakogojbewiwkh3m7l6qgcfqxieru6uvlh5x46ippm7deete2vmsm@jpeg)
May 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
On Trump's "movie tariffs".
Interested in the views of US lawyers.
My plain-reading is that International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) specifically excludes messing with movies from the broad authorities it gives the President. 👇
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
Interested in the views of US lawyers.
My plain-reading is that International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) specifically excludes messing with movies from the broad authorities it gives the President. 👇
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
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Powell: “Federal debt is on an unsustainable path. We are now running crisis-level deficits at full employment.” 😱
And the latest on the dollar? It’s sinking and now at its lowest level for three years.
This is the graph since Trump’s inauguration 👇
And the latest on the dollar? It’s sinking and now at its lowest level for three years.
This is the graph since Trump’s inauguration 👇
April 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Powell: “Federal debt is on an unsustainable path. We are now running crisis-level deficits at full employment.” 😱
And the latest on the dollar? It’s sinking and now at its lowest level for three years.
This is the graph since Trump’s inauguration 👇
And the latest on the dollar? It’s sinking and now at its lowest level for three years.
This is the graph since Trump’s inauguration 👇
Jon Stewart & @thedailyshow.com nailing it again.
If you were in any doubt about Trump’s march toward authoritarianism….
youtu.be/OZbCyBMfy2c?...
If you were in any doubt about Trump’s march toward authoritarianism….
youtu.be/OZbCyBMfy2c?...
Jon Stewart on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Deportation and How Trump Fails to Deliver | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
youtu.be
April 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Jon Stewart & @thedailyshow.com nailing it again.
If you were in any doubt about Trump’s march toward authoritarianism….
youtu.be/OZbCyBMfy2c?...
If you were in any doubt about Trump’s march toward authoritarianism….
youtu.be/OZbCyBMfy2c?...
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@vicderbyshire.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
Why oh why do you keep getting Gorka on?!
He always talks utter nonsense with a fake air of superiority.
I understand you need to get a republican/Trump fanatic on but please I beg you, don’t get Gorka back on!! 🙏🙏
Why oh why do you keep getting Gorka on?!
He always talks utter nonsense with a fake air of superiority.
I understand you need to get a republican/Trump fanatic on but please I beg you, don’t get Gorka back on!! 🙏🙏
April 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
Why oh why do you keep getting Gorka on?!
He always talks utter nonsense with a fake air of superiority.
I understand you need to get a republican/Trump fanatic on but please I beg you, don’t get Gorka back on!! 🙏🙏
Why oh why do you keep getting Gorka on?!
He always talks utter nonsense with a fake air of superiority.
I understand you need to get a republican/Trump fanatic on but please I beg you, don’t get Gorka back on!! 🙏🙏
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![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for The Guardian. Script as follows:
[scene is Winston Churchill in a bbc studio, giving his 'finest hour' speech]
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CHURCHILL:
The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us.
2
CHURCHILL:
Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this Island or lose the war.
3
CHURCHILL:
If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free
and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sun-
BBC PRESENTER:
Thank you prime minister
4
BBC PRESENTER:
Mr hitler, your response?
5
HITLER [in the studio]:
Vell zis is hysterical woke nonsense as usual from mr Churchill
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HITLER:
What we are proposing -
CHURCHILL:
Hang on
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HITLER:
Let me finish - what we are proposing eez a simple power-sharing arrangement -
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CHURCHILL:
What's he doing here
BBC PRESENTER:
It's important we hear both sides of the debate
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CHURCHILL:
This isn't a debate
You don't debate fascists
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HITLER:
Oh here we go with ze Godwins law!
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HITLER:
Why must you people always compare ze things you don't like to 'fascists, Nazis, Hitler'...
CHURCHILL:
Because you are a fascist Nazi Hit-
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HITLER [standing up, saluting]:
RAUSS!
BBC PRESENTER:
*Please* Mr Churchill let him speak
[ends]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreibw4ldc3fhslbvxgy2oqrof2oys5kpgh7zu6a5f3usmx3lf4547qm@jpeg)
It’s time for UK/EU to move on from the US, we can only rely upon ourselves now
The US has pulled out of NATO training exercises in Europe, stressing that its focus has now moved to Asia.
Whatever the fine print says, America is no longer in NATO. It won’t come to signatories’ aid.
The sooner that’s grasped, the sooner everyone else can move forward with actual allies.
Whatever the fine print says, America is no longer in NATO. It won’t come to signatories’ aid.
The sooner that’s grasped, the sooner everyone else can move forward with actual allies.
March 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
It’s time for UK/EU to move on from the US, we can only rely upon ourselves now
Definitely worth a read…
Ukraine will fight, no matter how many Russian lies Trump repeats.
Here’s what we, in Europe should do to help them, and defend ourselves.
There’s no time to waste.
(No paywall on this link)
foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/18/e...
Here’s what we, in Europe should do to help them, and defend ourselves.
There’s no time to waste.
(No paywall on this link)
foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/18/e...
How Europe Can Defend Itself
Here are 10 steps European leaders can take now to bolster the continent’s defenses without U.S. help.
foreignpolicy.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Definitely worth a read…
Worth a read…
Have written about JD Vance’s Munich speech. In what may prove to be the biggest week for European security since 1991, it’s time Europe listened to what Trump and his Vice President are telling us. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
We need to listen to what Trump and Vance are telling us.
This may have been the biggest moment for European security since 1991.
open.substack.com
February 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Worth a read…
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