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Alister Sneddon
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Lover of all things Product and Games.
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Face recognition tech hits Notting Hill Carnival.

Biased stop-and-search? Or a tool to close the police funding gap to keep people safe?

👀 Read the full squabble 👉 squabble.beehiiv.com/p/omg-what-the… #NottingHillCarnivala#FaceRecognitiono#Policingn#CivilLibertiese#AIethicscs
July 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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England for the win!!!

Congratulations to the Lionesses for their back-to-back Euros win!!! 🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

#England #womenseuros2025
July 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
In England rather than the UK, we already have lower ages across the countries and that applies to marriage too!

This was one of Labours' big promises, and given younger voters have historically been more left leaning it's no surprise which parties support and oppose the change. Will it pass? 🤔
The UK aims to lower voting age to 16. At 16, you can pay taxes, work, and join the military… but unable to marry, drink, smoke, or go into armed combat until 18yo.

This new Election Bill still needs to pass Parliament.

What do you think?

#UKnews #UKVotingAge
Voting age to be lowered to 16 in England and Northern Ireland by next general election
July 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I am a big fan of the proposal to open up spaces with Aircon for everyone to enjoy. More use and people at our libraries and community hubs and hopefully more funding for them too!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Though my full thoughts are in the squabble, cost remains the biggest issue!
July 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Reform UK leader moans about Eurostar skipping Kent stations without mentioning why
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform UK leader moans about Eurostar skipping stations without mentioning why
The cross-channel train service used to stop at both Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International stations in Kent - but company bosses have a good reason why they stopped
www.mirror.co.uk
July 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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From 3D dragon eggs to listings vanishing overnight…

Etsy’s new rules are stirring up a crafty clash in this week’s The AM Squabble 🧵

🎨 Read the full spat: squabble.beehiiv.com/p/sorry-if-i-o…#Etsys#SmallBusinesss#AIartr#TheAMSquabblel#EtsySellersr#HandmadeNotMassMadede
July 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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From disco outfits to political outbursts, even Glasto’s got us squabbling.

🎪 Read the full debate in The AM Squabble 👉 squabble.beehiiv.com/p/when-it-s-...

#Glastonbury2025 #Kneecap #FreeSpeech #TheAMSquabble #PoliticsAndPopcorn
July 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Grown adults queuing at 3am, fights in toy shops, and one human-sized doll selling for £110k.

We squabbled. You decide. 🧸🔥

🗞️ Read more in The AM Squabble 👉 squabble.beehiiv.com/p/poo-be-gone

#Labubu #PopMart #UKnews #TheAMSquabble #toycollector #BeanieBabiesVibes
June 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Anything above 20 degrees when you have to wear a suit and tie is outrageous.

Honestly, more power to the people who can do that, but I'm clearly built for the winter.

Also, a round of applause for the ongoing indoctrination of @worththebother.bsky.social, using celsius at long last.
The UK’s Met Office classifies it as a “Heatwave” only when temperatures reach 28C for 3 back to back days. 🥵

The AM Squabble classifies it as any hot weather that makes you seek A/C comfort inside a grocery store… 😅

#heatwave #heatwaveuk #uknews

www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
What is a heatwave and will the UK have one this week?
As temperatures rise this week parts of the UK are expected to experience a heatwave but what is the official definition?
www.bbc.co.uk
June 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Labour’s £750bn infrastructure plan meets a mini-budget that barely dents the cost of living. Progress or pricey PR?

🗞️ More in The AM Squabble → squabble.beehiiv.com/p/what-s-the...

#CostOfLiving #UKPolitics #MiniBudget #TheAMSquabble
June 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Is it really just me that doesn't feel comfortable with the idea of preemptive strikes, much less a nuclear one?

#nuclear #defence #nato
The UK wants to arm F-35 jets with nuclear weapons, amidst rising global tensions.

Is it cause for provocation or a responsible act of deterrence?

Read Alister and Meridyth’s latest debate - squabble.beehiiv.com/p/a-brand-ne...

#UKnews #NuclearWeapons #NuclearDeterrence
June 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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With Trump banning travel into the U.S. from 12 countries…

What does that mean for the 2025 World Cup and 2028 Olympics in the States?

Athletes, team staff, and families are allowed. But fans? As of now… 🚫

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

#USnews #FIFAWorldCup #Olympics
June 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I hate people pushing past the barriers as much as the next person, but I don't think political donations should be going towards hiring film crews to try and corner people doing it and calling out the station staff. That's just my take!
A Tory MP played vigilante to stop fare dodgers. Was it just theatre to criticise Labour? Or was it a legitimate point?

Read Alister and Meridyth’s debate - squabble.beehiiv.com/p/even-if-yo...

#UKnews #LondonTube #FreeNewsletter

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June 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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What do you think of Labour’s immigration whitepaper?

The AM Squabble’s Alister and Meridyth debated this topic and more: squabble.beehiiv.com/p/still-work...

#UKnews #immigration
May 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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With Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to the US, should the UK stand up to its American “bully”?

Read our squabble on the issue:
squabble.beehiiv.com/p/steel-alum...

#uknews #trumptariffs #news
February 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
And we even talk about #girlmath
January 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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In Monday’s issue of The AM Squabble, we dove into the influence of Musk in global politics.

Read it here: squabble.beehiiv.com/p/the-6-ps-i...

And don’t forget to subscribe! A new Squabble lands every Monday morning.

#uknews #ukpolitics #elonmusk
The 6 Ps in your Go-Bag
1) People & pets, 2) Papers, phone numbers & important documents, 3) Prescriptions, vitamins & eyeglasses, 4) Pictures & irreplaceable memorabilia, 5) Personal computer, hard drive & disks, 6) “Plasti...
squabble.beehiiv.com
January 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The best part about a news roundup is being optimistic and then having to be accountable... ✒️

It wouldn't be the first I'm more excited because the people I agree with are saying it, let's hope it's not my basis getting the better of me 🙏

squabble.beehiiv.com/p/shrinking-...

#uk #economy #labour
Shrinking economy & stretching the Green Belt 🏡
Never mind the lack of homes or lack of jobs, how much will my coffee cost now?
squabble.beehiiv.com
December 16, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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Jaguar's branding continues to divide people. It's the old guard holding onto nostalgic memories of the iconic brand vs the new guard, who may actually buy Jaguar (whose sales have been in decline).

Read our squabble on it - squabble.beehiiv.com/p/if-a-jagua...

www.fastcompany.com/91239796/why...
Why Jaguar's controversial new logo actually signals a big shift in car branding
Car makers are signaling their move from combustion to electric vehicles with new logos that are lighter, rounder, and more lowercase.
www.fastcompany.com
December 9, 2024 at 3:01 PM
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Gen Z Brits are swiping left on dating apps. Can the likes of Tinder survive? Or will the return of in-person meet-cutes delete profiles?

Check out our squabble on the matter - squabble.beehiiv.com/p/work-woo-o...

#uknews #news #datinglife

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Gen Z start dating in real life again after dating apps lose appeal
The figures were published in the Online Nation annual report by the communications regulator which provides insights into internet usage in the UK.
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Can't win them all. I'm feeling good about next week though...
Alister and Meridyth just debated Band Aid’s 40 remix of this song in last Monday’s edition.

Looks like Meridyth won that squabble! 🎉 @worththebother.bsky.social @mrsneddon.bsky.social

squabble.beehiiv.com

#uknews
November 29, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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The UK’s first pet cloning clinic in Shropshire.

Another step towards creating life saving benefits? Or ethically ambiguous step that comes at the expense of animals?

Read our squabble at squabble.beehiiv.com/p/for-your-i...
For Your Ice Only, Sir David Attenbrrrr 🥶
Names from the Scottish gritter tracker now that the blistering cold weather has set in www.traffic.gov.scot/gritter-tracker
squabble.beehiiv.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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With squabbling views and some humour on the side, read to stay informed… stay for the banter.

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#news #UKnews #stayinformed
November 25, 2024 at 1:11 PM