Alison
@alison263.bsky.social
Know something about housing, homelessness & welfare benefits. Opinions galore about lots of other things. Probably wrong about many of them. A bit grumpy since 2016.
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As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
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I said this morning that this place would be crawling with people shouting “they’ve done something I want and that’s why I can never vote for them again!”
And I was right. They’re everywhere.
And I was right. They’re everywhere.
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I said this morning that this place would be crawling with people shouting “they’ve done something I want and that’s why I can never vote for them again!”
And I was right. They’re everywhere.
And I was right. They’re everywhere.
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Gerrymandering simplified for your MAGA family members this holiday season.
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Gerrymandering simplified for your MAGA family members this holiday season.
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Apparently it’s a crime to remind military members to follow the law and refuse illegal orders (something that it is ingrained in basic) and the pentagon can recall you into the service to discipline you. However, the pentagon will not prosecute you for dodging the draft five times.
November 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Apparently it’s a crime to remind military members to follow the law and refuse illegal orders (something that it is ingrained in basic) and the pentagon can recall you into the service to discipline you. However, the pentagon will not prosecute you for dodging the draft five times.
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"We need the government to get out of the way and unleash American innovation in the area of AI, like with the Apollo Mission and the Manhattan Project." Chris Wright | Energy Secretary.
A gov official using two textbook examples of gov projects while to tell us the gov needs to get out of the way!
A gov official using two textbook examples of gov projects while to tell us the gov needs to get out of the way!
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 AM
"We need the government to get out of the way and unleash American innovation in the area of AI, like with the Apollo Mission and the Manhattan Project." Chris Wright | Energy Secretary.
A gov official using two textbook examples of gov projects while to tell us the gov needs to get out of the way!
A gov official using two textbook examples of gov projects while to tell us the gov needs to get out of the way!
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If you need proof that when Reform UK politicians wave the 🇬🇧Union Flag🇬🇧, it's not patriotism, it's just manipulation.
The Reform Party leader, waving the Union Jack in this photo was literally a Russian Spy.
The Reform Party leader, waving the Union Jack in this photo was literally a Russian Spy.
November 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
If you need proof that when Reform UK politicians wave the 🇬🇧Union Flag🇬🇧, it's not patriotism, it's just manipulation.
The Reform Party leader, waving the Union Jack in this photo was literally a Russian Spy.
The Reform Party leader, waving the Union Jack in this photo was literally a Russian Spy.
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An update on this: today's More in Common has no change in Reform score. That fits with this trend as the five most recent More in Common results for Reform have been:
33 (oldest)
31
31
30
30 (newest)
33 (oldest)
31
31
30
30 (newest)
Change in Reform rating between latest and previous poll from each pollster in recent polls:
YouGov -2
Opinium -1
Find Out Now -1
Focaldata -2
More in Common -1
Lord Ashcroft -3
Freshwater -3
JL Partners -1
Ipsos -1
This is starting to look like a trend...
YouGov -2
Opinium -1
Find Out Now -1
Focaldata -2
More in Common -1
Lord Ashcroft -3
Freshwater -3
JL Partners -1
Ipsos -1
This is starting to look like a trend...
November 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
An update on this: today's More in Common has no change in Reform score. That fits with this trend as the five most recent More in Common results for Reform have been:
33 (oldest)
31
31
30
30 (newest)
33 (oldest)
31
31
30
30 (newest)
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‼️ Friends, this is very important. Please share to whoever this may concern, especially if you are in the United States.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
‼️ Friends, this is very important. Please share to whoever this may concern, especially if you are in the United States.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
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⚡ In the first nine months of 2025, Ukraine’s Armed Forces captured five times more foreign fighters than in all of 2023, Ukrainian intelligence told CNN.
Ukraine has identified over 18,000 foreigners from 128 countries fighting for Russia, not counting North Korean troops.
Ukraine has identified over 18,000 foreigners from 128 countries fighting for Russia, not counting North Korean troops.
November 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
⚡ In the first nine months of 2025, Ukraine’s Armed Forces captured five times more foreign fighters than in all of 2023, Ukrainian intelligence told CNN.
Ukraine has identified over 18,000 foreigners from 128 countries fighting for Russia, not counting North Korean troops.
Ukraine has identified over 18,000 foreigners from 128 countries fighting for Russia, not counting North Korean troops.
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More than 700,000 homes across the ten English councils now governed by Reform UK are projected to face medium or higher flood risk by the middle of the century, exclusive analysis of national modelling by Byline Times and Bylines Network shows.
Drowning in denial: one in five homes in Reform UK heartlands faces flooding in 25 years
Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
More than 700,000 homes across the ten English councils now governed by Reform UK are projected to face medium or higher flood risk by the middle of the century, exclusive analysis of national modelling by Byline Times and Bylines Network shows.
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Unbelievable.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Unbelievable.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
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#Pinks #ProudBlue
Tennessee this race is not in the bag! If you want somebody to fight against the devastating effects of the Big, Beautiful Bill y’all better get out and vote for Aftyn Behn.
#Tennessee
#GOTV
Tennessee this race is not in the bag! If you want somebody to fight against the devastating effects of the Big, Beautiful Bill y’all better get out and vote for Aftyn Behn.
#Tennessee
#GOTV
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
#Pinks #ProudBlue
Tennessee this race is not in the bag! If you want somebody to fight against the devastating effects of the Big, Beautiful Bill y’all better get out and vote for Aftyn Behn.
#Tennessee
#GOTV
Tennessee this race is not in the bag! If you want somebody to fight against the devastating effects of the Big, Beautiful Bill y’all better get out and vote for Aftyn Behn.
#Tennessee
#GOTV
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She thinks anyone with ears and a brain actually believes her. Ahahaha!
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
She thinks anyone with ears and a brain actually believes her. Ahahaha!
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My name is Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, farmer, and I am running to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. Leadership Matters. Pass it on!
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
My name is Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, farmer, and I am running to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. Leadership Matters. Pass it on!
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🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Europe’s leaders are trying to nail down their plans to back up Ukraine with multinational military force if the country manages to land a peace deal with Russia.
As potential deal looms, France and Britain map out boots-on-ground role in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a new joint task-force — with U.S. buy-in — aiming at “finalized security guarantees” if a peace deal lands.
www.politico.eu
November 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Europe’s leaders are trying to nail down their plans to back up Ukraine with multinational military force if the country manages to land a peace deal with Russia.
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'In the late 2000s, a friend sent me a video of the then Ukip leader haranguing EU commissioners. The instant I saw Nigel Farage, my blood froze. All I could think of was his 13-year-old self sidling up to me, growling: "Hitler was right. Gas them. Ssssssssssss".'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
'In the late 2000s, a friend sent me a video of the then Ukip leader haranguing EU commissioners. The instant I saw Nigel Farage, my blood froze. All I could think of was his 13-year-old self sidling up to me, growling: "Hitler was right. Gas them. Ssssssssssss".'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Barack Obama gave us a #CupOfJoe in 2008 that brought tears to my eyes. “The true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, & unyielding hope.”
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Barack Obama gave us a #CupOfJoe in 2008 that brought tears to my eyes. “The true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, & unyielding hope.”
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The day ended here in Glastonbury in lilac loveliness. 💜
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The day ended here in Glastonbury in lilac loveliness. 💜
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It’s a post of warm gratitude.
Today, after I wrote how deeply it hurts when support is cancelled right after the attacks,
you joined, you upgraded, you wrote kind words.
You reminded me – hey, girl, you’re not alone in this.
I’m not asking for anything.
I just want to thank you.
Today, after I wrote how deeply it hurts when support is cancelled right after the attacks,
you joined, you upgraded, you wrote kind words.
You reminded me – hey, girl, you’re not alone in this.
I’m not asking for anything.
I just want to thank you.
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It’s a post of warm gratitude.
Today, after I wrote how deeply it hurts when support is cancelled right after the attacks,
you joined, you upgraded, you wrote kind words.
You reminded me – hey, girl, you’re not alone in this.
I’m not asking for anything.
I just want to thank you.
Today, after I wrote how deeply it hurts when support is cancelled right after the attacks,
you joined, you upgraded, you wrote kind words.
You reminded me – hey, girl, you’re not alone in this.
I’m not asking for anything.
I just want to thank you.
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BBC removes description of Donald Trump as "the most openly corrupt president in American history" from the broadcast today of Rutger Bregman's Reith Lecture. I was among the several hundred people to hear the original at the lecture theatre
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
BBC removes description of Donald Trump as "the most openly corrupt president in American history" from the broadcast today of Rutger Bregman's Reith Lecture. I was among the several hundred people to hear the original at the lecture theatre
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Next time you see an account sharing inflammatory posts about Britain, just check they actually live here first 😂
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Next time you see an account sharing inflammatory posts about Britain, just check they actually live here first 😂
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🔴Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say “Orwell would have enjoyed the irony” of the former Conservative minister’s appointment
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Critics say “Orwell would have enjoyed the irony” of the former Conservative minister’s appointment
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🔴Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say “Orwell would have enjoyed the irony” of the former Conservative minister’s appointment
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Critics say “Orwell would have enjoyed the irony” of the former Conservative minister’s appointment
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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Farage's racist remaks as an 18 year old were only "banter" if he rejected racism later. But he didn't and he still hasn't. In fact, without racism, Farage wouldn't have a career!
#Reformski 🔷️🇷🇺
#Reformski 🔷️🇷🇺
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Farage's racist remaks as an 18 year old were only "banter" if he rejected racism later. But he didn't and he still hasn't. In fact, without racism, Farage wouldn't have a career!
#Reformski 🔷️🇷🇺
#Reformski 🔷️🇷🇺
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Bossy headline from The Times letting Farage insist his “Hitler was right” racism was just ‘banter’.
If that were true, his politics now would be different and he’d apologise. He’s defensive because this is what he is and always has been and he’s angry with us for knowing that and for minding.
If that were true, his politics now would be different and he’d apologise. He’s defensive because this is what he is and always has been and he’s angry with us for knowing that and for minding.
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Bossy headline from The Times letting Farage insist his “Hitler was right” racism was just ‘banter’.
If that were true, his politics now would be different and he’d apologise. He’s defensive because this is what he is and always has been and he’s angry with us for knowing that and for minding.
If that were true, his politics now would be different and he’d apologise. He’s defensive because this is what he is and always has been and he’s angry with us for knowing that and for minding.