Patrick Alley
@paddy-alley.bsky.social
Co-founder Global Witness, author of Very Bad People & Terrible Humans (Monoray). Talking about human rights, environment, corruption & books. https://linktr.ee/terriblehumans
The UK govt should admit that proscribing Palestine Action was a cock up and should be reversed. The terrible attack in Manchester is what terrorism looks like, poles apart from a group non violent human rights advocates.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office
Move follows arrest of almost 500 people at latest pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Saturday
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The UK govt should admit that proscribing Palestine Action was a cock up and should be reversed. The terrible attack in Manchester is what terrorism looks like, poles apart from a group non violent human rights advocates.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
I’m with the Irish critics on this one. An opportunity to make great TV buggered up by cliche and a stage-Irish script. Awful TV.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
‘A steampunk Mr Tayto’: why Irish critics hate Netflix’s House of Guinness
While US and UK reviewers have praised the series, in Ireland it has faced a barrage of withering put-downs
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I’m with the Irish critics on this one. An opportunity to make great TV buggered up by cliche and a stage-Irish script. Awful TV.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
I would be surprised if Epstein wld have succeeded in a defamation suit against someone who he says called him a paedophile, given his conviction for prostitution of a minor.
Duchess of York called Epstein 'supreme friend' in 2011 email www.bbc.com/news/article...
Duchess of York called Epstein 'supreme friend' in 2011 email www.bbc.com/news/article...
Duchess of York calls Epstein a 'supreme friend' in resurfaced email
A spokesperson for the duchess says the message was sent to counter a threat Epstein had made to sue her for defamation.
www.bbc.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I would be surprised if Epstein wld have succeeded in a defamation suit against someone who he says called him a paedophile, given his conviction for prostitution of a minor.
Duchess of York called Epstein 'supreme friend' in 2011 email www.bbc.com/news/article...
Duchess of York called Epstein 'supreme friend' in 2011 email www.bbc.com/news/article...
This kind of thing really gives one hope during these bleak times.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘They’re beautiful’: 13-year-olds lead audacious project to save harvest mice in Devon
Spurred into action by the species’ threatened future, two best friends embarked on a project to release 250 of the animals in Devon
www.theguardian.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This kind of thing really gives one hope during these bleak times.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Good for Ed Davey & the Lib-dems - these are not normal times and our political leaders need to act on that.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lib Dem leader to boycott king’s Trump banquet in protest over Gaza
Exclusive: Ed Davey says Starmer should engage with US president but they should not close their eyes to crisis
www.theguardian.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Good for Ed Davey & the Lib-dems - these are not normal times and our political leaders need to act on that.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Poor horse.
August 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Poor horse.
Good for Sally Rooney. It the Israeli government and military that are probably the world’s most lethal terrorists in terms of the tens of thousands killed and injured.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
Sally Rooney could be arrested under Terrorism Act after pledging royalties to Palestine Action
The bestselling novelist promised to financially support the group proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the British government
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Good for Sally Rooney. It the Israeli government and military that are probably the world’s most lethal terrorists in terms of the tens of thousands killed and injured.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
Eejit! The reason WW2 was not fought in British soil is because the British & allies fought it.
“More than a million British lives have been lost since WW1 in wars and battles that have never once been fought by British men, on this island.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“More than a million British lives have been lost since WW1 in wars and battles that have never once been fought by British men, on this island.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage adviser said UK would be better off if it had not fought in WW2
Exclusive: Jack Anderton says UK may ‘regain’ former colonies in future and suggests end to support for Ukraine
www.theguardian.com
August 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Eejit! The reason WW2 was not fought in British soil is because the British & allies fought it.
“More than a million British lives have been lost since WW1 in wars and battles that have never once been fought by British men, on this island.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
“More than a million British lives have been lost since WW1 in wars and battles that have never once been fought by British men, on this island.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has info that Palestinian Action is a violent group, she should provide evidence. I doubt she can. Meanwhile she should proscribe the IDF & Israeli govt, who definitely are.
Palestine Action protest arrests rise to more than 500 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Palestine Action protest arrests rise to more than 500 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Palestine Action protest arrests rise to more than 500
Police say the majority of arrests were for displaying placards in support of the banned group.
www.bbc.com
August 11, 2025 at 5:51 AM
If Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has info that Palestinian Action is a violent group, she should provide evidence. I doubt she can. Meanwhile she should proscribe the IDF & Israeli govt, who definitely are.
Palestine Action protest arrests rise to more than 500 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Palestine Action protest arrests rise to more than 500 www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I've never been a Labour supporter but this was a great man. Food for thought for all who think about war as it were a "computer game" www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ci...
Tony Benn's incredible speech against the war in Iraq
YouTube video by PoliticsJOE
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August 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I've never been a Labour supporter but this was a great man. Food for thought for all who think about war as it were a "computer game" www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ci...
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August 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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For the first time in many years, if ever, I’m beginning to feel oddly trendy. I saw Black Sabbath at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1978, & Judas Priest a few times in the early 80s. No wonder I need hearing aids!
Must go get the vinyls out and wake my better half🤫
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
Must go get the vinyls out and wake my better half🤫
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
Judas Priest review – thrash, hellfire, dazzling guitar … Ozzy would have loved it
Still making stellar new music in their sixth decade, the Brummie band pay tribute to the late Black Sabbath frontman as they cement their place among the heavy metal gods
www.theguardian.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
For the first time in many years, if ever, I’m beginning to feel oddly trendy. I saw Black Sabbath at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1978, & Judas Priest a few times in the early 80s. No wonder I need hearing aids!
Must go get the vinyls out and wake my better half🤫
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
Must go get the vinyls out and wake my better half🤫
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
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16 months.
Good job he wasn't planning a protest.
Good job he wasn't planning a protest.
A former police officer who choked, punched and threatened to kill his daughter has been handed a 16-month sentence.
Ex-cop gets jail term for choking and threatening to kill his daughter – but is bailed pending appeal
A former police officer who choked, punched and threatened to kill his daughter has been handed a 16-month sentence.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
July 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
16 months.
Good job he wasn't planning a protest.
Good job he wasn't planning a protest.
Excellent action by Greek citizens protesting genocide.
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Israeli cruise ship turned away from Greek island by Gaza war protest
Tourists greeted on Syros by banner saying Stop the Genocide and prevented from disembarking
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Excellent action by Greek citizens protesting genocide.
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Great article. Remember that the first Nazi concentration camps came before the Holocaust but led inexorably towards it. Every step into the sewer gets more slippery.
Defending genocide by calling its accusers antisemitic is trite & pathetic.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Defending genocide by calling its accusers antisemitic is trite & pathetic.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
‘Humanitarian city’ would be concentration camp for Palestinians, says former Israeli PM
Ehud Olmert says forcing people into camp would be ethnic cleansing, and anger at Israel is not all down to antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Great article. Remember that the first Nazi concentration camps came before the Holocaust but led inexorably towards it. Every step into the sewer gets more slippery.
Defending genocide by calling its accusers antisemitic is trite & pathetic.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Defending genocide by calling its accusers antisemitic is trite & pathetic.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
At last, after all the grim news, something that brings a smile to my face. Then again, British humour is ironic…
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel peace prize at White House meeting
US leader upbeat on Gaza ceasefire prospects but does not share any additional details on preparations
www.theguardian.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:46 AM
At last, after all the grim news, something that brings a smile to my face. Then again, British humour is ironic…
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
What has the UK government got against the most vulnerable members of our society? Increase wealth tax - it’s not rocket science.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Government faces battle over Send overhaul as campaigners voice fears
MPs and parents worry shake-up may abolish vital education, health and care plans that SEN children rely on
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:24 AM
What has the UK government got against the most vulnerable members of our society? Increase wealth tax - it’s not rocket science.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Hard not to agree with Steve Coogan - the Labour government shows no leadership at all, just a deaf, cold, uninspiring & bureaucratic approach - ignoring the trials of real people.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Steve Coogan accuses Labour of paving way for Reform UK
Exclusive: Actor says Keir Starmer’s party has caused a ‘derogation of all the principles they were supposed to represent’
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Hard not to agree with Steve Coogan - the Labour government shows no leadership at all, just a deaf, cold, uninspiring & bureaucratic approach - ignoring the trials of real people.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Reminds me of my school playground, although the big boys had usually got over name calling.
Kremlin calls Trump 'emotional' after US president says Putin is 'crazy' www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kremlin calls Trump 'emotional' after US president says Putin is 'crazy' www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kremlin calls Trump 'emotional' after US president says Putin is 'crazy'
Trump said on Sunday that Vladimir Putin had gone "absolutely crazy" following massive aerial attacks on Ukraine.
www.bbc.com
May 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Reminds me of my school playground, although the big boys had usually got over name calling.
Kremlin calls Trump 'emotional' after US president says Putin is 'crazy' www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kremlin calls Trump 'emotional' after US president says Putin is 'crazy' www.bbc.com/news/article...
Good for Ireland - cutting the money to the illegal settlers is critical.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Irish government to unveil bill banning imports from occupied Palestinian territories
Tánaiste to announce draft legislation tomorrow, covering trade in goods such as olives, oranges and dates
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Good for Ireland - cutting the money to the illegal settlers is critical.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
What a mindless list opportunity- an amazingly cheap and sensible way of helping slow the decline in bird populations junked by our nature hating government.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Labour blocks proposal for ‘swift bricks’ in all new homes
MPs had previously backed Conservative amendment to ask developers to provide hollow bricks for endangered birds
www.theguardian.com
May 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
What a mindless list opportunity- an amazingly cheap and sensible way of helping slow the decline in bird populations junked by our nature hating government.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It’s taken too long, but with the Brexit reset and a stronger stance on Gaza the UK government are finally doing what you’d hope a Labour government would do. June’s to cancel Trump’s state visit now🥴
UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive www.bbc.com/news/article...
UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive www.bbc.com/news/article...
UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive
Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.
www.bbc.com
May 21, 2025 at 4:37 AM
It’s taken too long, but with the Brexit reset and a stronger stance on Gaza the UK government are finally doing what you’d hope a Labour government would do. June’s to cancel Trump’s state visit now🥴
UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive www.bbc.com/news/article...
UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive www.bbc.com/news/article...
My dad, born 8 May 1920, joined the Royal Navy in 1938 & fought through WW2 on Malta & Atlantic convoys & Coastal Forces in the Med.
VE Day, his birthday, always meant a lot to me, esp now when we need to rekindle that spirit as the plutocrats, autocrats & other idiots are flirting with WW3.
VE Day, his birthday, always meant a lot to me, esp now when we need to rekindle that spirit as the plutocrats, autocrats & other idiots are flirting with WW3.
May 8, 2025 at 5:05 AM
My dad, born 8 May 1920, joined the Royal Navy in 1938 & fought through WW2 on Malta & Atlantic convoys & Coastal Forces in the Med.
VE Day, his birthday, always meant a lot to me, esp now when we need to rekindle that spirit as the plutocrats, autocrats & other idiots are flirting with WW3.
VE Day, his birthday, always meant a lot to me, esp now when we need to rekindle that spirit as the plutocrats, autocrats & other idiots are flirting with WW3.