Tessa Hall
@tessahall16.bsky.social
Enthusiastic European. Pro competency and compassion in government. Anti hate, anti divisiveness. Tired of chancers offering simple solutions to complex problems. Brentford FC and Arsenal.
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Alone at Christmas? #joinin is always good.
December 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If you are on your own or feeling lonely don't forget joinin this Christmas.
I think that is a charitable interpretation.It is more group think and an underlying right-wing bias.I still can't get over Alexander Armstrong slagging off VAT on private school fees in an interview. A direct criticism of the govt-nothing said. Rylan Clarke too. No reprimand at all.But Gary L....
For all the focus on its supposed “left wing bias”, the BBC’s heavy coverage of Rachel Reeves Budget "lies" shows how its political coverage is still largely led by the right-wing press
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Rachel Reeves and the Daily Mailification of the BBC
For all the focus on its supposed "left wing bias", the BBC's heavy coverage of Conservative allegations of dishonesty against Rachel Reeves shows how its political coverage is still largely led by th...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I think that is a charitable interpretation.It is more group think and an underlying right-wing bias.I still can't get over Alexander Armstrong slagging off VAT on private school fees in an interview. A direct criticism of the govt-nothing said. Rylan Clarke too. No reprimand at all.But Gary L....
Emma's debunking is usually very good and a welcome balancer to nonsense in MSM.
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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November 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Emma's debunking is usually very good and a welcome balancer to nonsense in MSM.
WTAF: Next week - we've looked into gravity and found it really is a thing and no, the government isn't banning people having letterboxes. What is going on and why has this nonsense been viewed and shared thousands of times on Facebook?
Videos seen thousands of times on Facebook claim the government is banning people from using their central heating after 9pm from 1 November.
But this is completely false. There is no such policy.
But this is completely false. There is no such policy.
No, the government isn’t banning central heating after 9pm – Full Fact
Videos being shared on Facebook falsely claim the government is introducing a 9pm cut-off for using your central heating, with people who breach it at risk of fines.
fullfact.org
November 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
WTAF: Next week - we've looked into gravity and found it really is a thing and no, the government isn't banning people having letterboxes. What is going on and why has this nonsense been viewed and shared thousands of times on Facebook?
What an awful man he is. So unprofessional, so sexist, so unable to provide answers under any sort of scrutiny. He has peaked far too early and is now looking out of his depth, seedy and not up to it.
"That is not how a prime minister behaves."
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lbc-presenter-takes-aim-at-farage-for-calling-female-journalist-love-during-interview_uk_68fb3b5fe4b004dff450b8b5
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lbc-presenter-takes-aim-at-farage-for-calling-female-journalist-love-during-interview_uk_68fb3b5fe4b004dff450b8b5
LBC Presenter Takes Aim At Farage For Calling Female Journalist 'Love' During Interview
"That is not how a prime minister behaves."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
What an awful man he is. So unprofessional, so sexist, so unable to provide answers under any sort of scrutiny. He has peaked far too early and is now looking out of his depth, seedy and not up to it.
PM Starmer has got this badly wrong. It is not who they are, but how they behave. I do not want any govt interfering in local decisions like this made by people who have knowledge and experience and who are keeping local communities safe. No 10 has got this badly wrong mm
The UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) has some choice words…
…for a PM who aggressively inserted racially-charged accusations into a local safety issue, seeking, seemingly on personal whim, to override well-informed local law & democracy mechanisms, and risking public safety.
…for a PM who aggressively inserted racially-charged accusations into a local safety issue, seeking, seemingly on personal whim, to override well-informed local law & democracy mechanisms, and risking public safety.
October 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
PM Starmer has got this badly wrong. It is not who they are, but how they behave. I do not want any govt interfering in local decisions like this made by people who have knowledge and experience and who are keeping local communities safe. No 10 has got this badly wrong mm
Hardly a mention in MSM. Not on front page of BBC News. Maybe it was yesterday. It should be huge. A Reform Russian stooge in the European Parliament. They are no patriots - just grifters.
Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Hardly a mention in MSM. Not on front page of BBC News. Maybe it was yesterday. It should be huge. A Reform Russian stooge in the European Parliament. They are no patriots - just grifters.
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It is possible to cherish the BBC as an institution while also saying that BBC News is failing very badly, day after day, in its duty to inform and that it always fails in a right-wing direction. It desperately needs to recover its integrity
September 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It is possible to cherish the BBC as an institution while also saying that BBC News is failing very badly, day after day, in its duty to inform and that it always fails in a right-wing direction. It desperately needs to recover its integrity
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The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money
10.15pm, ITV1 Sunday 21st September 2025.
Thanks to the taxpayer-funded largesse of the government, lots of people did very well out of Covid.
Many of them were connected to the Conservative party. This enraging documentary is a story of greed.
10.15pm, ITV1 Sunday 21st September 2025.
Thanks to the taxpayer-funded largesse of the government, lots of people did very well out of Covid.
Many of them were connected to the Conservative party. This enraging documentary is a story of greed.
September 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money
10.15pm, ITV1 Sunday 21st September 2025.
Thanks to the taxpayer-funded largesse of the government, lots of people did very well out of Covid.
Many of them were connected to the Conservative party. This enraging documentary is a story of greed.
10.15pm, ITV1 Sunday 21st September 2025.
Thanks to the taxpayer-funded largesse of the government, lots of people did very well out of Covid.
Many of them were connected to the Conservative party. This enraging documentary is a story of greed.
This is an important statement from a number of prominent and influential women.
“We reject the far right’s racist lies about ‘protecting’ women and girls. They are not defenders of women – they exploit violence against women to fuel hate and division.”
I've joined @palomafaith.music-social.com @zarahsultana.bsky.social @zoejardiniere.bsky.social and many more in signing this
I've joined @palomafaith.music-social.com @zarahsultana.bsky.social @zoejardiniere.bsky.social and many more in signing this
Prominent UK women tell rightwingers: stop linking immigration to sexual abuse
Exclusive: Open letter says politicians are exploiting violence against women ‘to fuel hate and division’
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This is an important statement from a number of prominent and influential women.
Total non-story but good to hear you pushing back on the ridiculous Ferrari Tory Fan-boy show. Such double standards, such hypocrisy - such a load of nonsense.
August 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Total non-story but good to hear you pushing back on the ridiculous Ferrari Tory Fan-boy show. Such double standards, such hypocrisy - such a load of nonsense.
This needs saying again and again. Very good.
Outstanding.
This is my flag.
August 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This needs saying again and again. Very good.
His outburst was a disgrace. He stoked the crowd and made it impossible for his opponent to play on. Where was the tournament referee? He should have been penalised straight away and this lack of control should be a serious concern
Daniil Medvedev after a loss at the US Open.
Another grown man throwing a tantrum like he's a 3yo toddler. Ffs, mate. Do the world a favour—get off the court and stay off.
Another grown man throwing a tantrum like he's a 3yo toddler. Ffs, mate. Do the world a favour—get off the court and stay off.
August 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
His outburst was a disgrace. He stoked the crowd and made it impossible for his opponent to play on. Where was the tournament referee? He should have been penalised straight away and this lack of control should be a serious concern
Gosh. Astonishing indeed. A former Tory Attorney General having to explain the basics of our legal system to a current Tory Shadow Home Secretary.
August 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Gosh. Astonishing indeed. A former Tory Attorney General having to explain the basics of our legal system to a current Tory Shadow Home Secretary.
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Appeasing Conservative and Reform voters by “being tough on scroungers” will not win admiration, they will simply bank the win and shift the goalposts again. Meanwhile, Labour’s core supporters - those who believe in dignity, fairness, and solidarity - will feel abandoned.
June 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Appeasing Conservative and Reform voters by “being tough on scroungers” will not win admiration, they will simply bank the win and shift the goalposts again. Meanwhile, Labour’s core supporters - those who believe in dignity, fairness, and solidarity - will feel abandoned.
An unusual and very welcome MP. Enormous respect to Kim Leadbeater for taking this difficult issue on with compassion, intelligence and empathy.
The person we have to thank is Kim Leadbeater: an astonishingly accomplished MP. She is proof that political change is possible, if you set your heart on it and put your mind to it. iandunt.substack.com/p/in-praise-...
In Praise of Kim Leadbeater
The Labour MP has provided a vision of what politics can be: practical, empathetic, consensual and rational.
iandunt.substack.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
An unusual and very welcome MP. Enormous respect to Kim Leadbeater for taking this difficult issue on with compassion, intelligence and empathy.
This is very good and outlines the serious issues the BBC has - especially when it will need supporters to protect itself.
Superb piece by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social on how voices on the left are shut out of MSM:“No one said anything, no letter was sent. Instead, he tells me, the phone simply stopped ringing. Without explanation, his 20 years of work with [the BBC] came to a halt”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The BBC is utterly beholden to the right. Why else would it fear a podcast about heat pumps? | George Monbiot
The broadcaster behaves like Starmer’s government: suppress the left, cave to your critics, and undermine your own survival, writes Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
This is very good and outlines the serious issues the BBC has - especially when it will need supporters to protect itself.
Arsenal women achieve momentous win in the Champions League semi-final; it is the eighth sub-item on BBC sport home page. A disgrace. An English team gets to the final: the BBC puts golf, snooker, boxing and Pep's view on his failed season first. Sexism in sport alive and kicking on BBC.
April 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Arsenal women achieve momentous win in the Champions League semi-final; it is the eighth sub-item on BBC sport home page. A disgrace. An English team gets to the final: the BBC puts golf, snooker, boxing and Pep's view on his failed season first. Sexism in sport alive and kicking on BBC.
Thank you for this explainer. I had to turn this prog off. Far from a "discussion" it just turned into a massive 'Gotcha'. Pointless, playground broadcasting - and as you have shown - also inaccurate.
🚨Some major errors & misleading claims from experienced presenter Nick Robinson on BBC Radio 4 Today, when discussing British Steel with Treasury Minister James Murray
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
April 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Thank you for this explainer. I had to turn this prog off. Far from a "discussion" it just turned into a massive 'Gotcha'. Pointless, playground broadcasting - and as you have shown - also inaccurate.
Yes. This. A real opportunity.
Labour has a real counterattack opportunity if they’re brave enough to take it.
More spending, both for public services + defence, using the need to prep the UK for war to justify breaking fiscal rules/tax pledges.
Be unequivocal in calling those seeking to undermine the UK traitors and quislings.
More spending, both for public services + defence, using the need to prep the UK for war to justify breaking fiscal rules/tax pledges.
Be unequivocal in calling those seeking to undermine the UK traitors and quislings.
February 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Yes. This. A real opportunity.
Extraordinary. Just shows what good, publicly owned transport can achieve.
More than 500 million passenger journeys have been made on the Elizabeth line in its first two and a half years, making it the single busiest railway service in the UK, according to new Transport for London data released today
January 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Extraordinary. Just shows what good, publicly owned transport can achieve.
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This is not what he said and they know it. Something very disturbing has happened to much of the British press and a fair amount of conservative politics. The extremist Musk tail wagging the formerly mainstream dog.
January 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
This is not what he said and they know it. Something very disturbing has happened to much of the British press and a fair amount of conservative politics. The extremist Musk tail wagging the formerly mainstream dog.
Agreed. So disappointing. How many reports, commissions etc. can be completed before this very tricky thorn is actually grasped and sensible plans enacted. Had such high hopes that Labour would be the ones to be bold.
You know the best time to push ahead with difficult and controversial reforms? When you have a massive landslide majority and four years until the next general election, and you already commissioned a report with a whole set of recommendations two years ago.
Oh well.
Oh well.
January 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Agreed. So disappointing. How many reports, commissions etc. can be completed before this very tricky thorn is actually grasped and sensible plans enacted. Had such high hopes that Labour would be the ones to be bold.
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After Anthony Eden resigned as prime minister, he and his wife went on a cruise to recuperate. The cabin steward who looked after them was John Prescott.
November 21, 2024 at 8:53 AM
After Anthony Eden resigned as prime minister, he and his wife went on a cruise to recuperate. The cabin steward who looked after them was John Prescott.
Elizabeth the Great; indiscretion about cause of death; illegal prorogation of Parliament; describing Parliamentary Committee as kangaroo court: the Queen was much too generous in her assessment.
the Queen calling Boris Johnson an “idiot” is one of many brilliant revelations in Tim Shipman’s new book
November 10, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Elizabeth the Great; indiscretion about cause of death; illegal prorogation of Parliament; describing Parliamentary Committee as kangaroo court: the Queen was much too generous in her assessment.