Alistair Smailes 🍉
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One of the “woke lefty elite” apparently running the world. Who knew? Old enough to have seen it all, young enough to still have things to do.
With Keir Starmer resigning, a new PM is moving into No.10 soon. Let's make sure a message from us is waiting on their desk on day one! We need a wealth tax on the super-rich to fund housing, health, and our communities. Add your name so they can't ignore us you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Dear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-rich
With Keir Starmer stepping down, a new PM will be taking over soon. Let's make sure they hear from us on day one. Sign the petition demanding a wealth tax on the ultra-rich to fund our communities, he...
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July 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM
With Keir Starmer resigning, a new PM is moving into No.10 soon. Let's make sure a message from us is waiting on their desk on day one! We need a wealth tax on the super-rich to fund housing, health, and our communities. Add your name so they can't ignore us you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Palestine won't be pushed out by Tommy Robinson. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/pale...
Palestine won't be pushed out by Tommy Robinson
Far-right leader Tommy Robinson has called a demonstration in central London on 16th May - the same day as the annual march commemorating the Palestine Nakba or 'catastrophe'. Scandalously, the Metrop...
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April 12, 2026 at 8:29 AM
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Palestine won't be pushed out by Tommy Robinson. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/pale...
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Another busy few days out across Chingford & Woodford Green. We were joined by our supporter Faiza Shaheen in sunny Churchfields, and by friends from Waltham Forest Community Coalition and Waltham Forest Greens in Larkswood & Valley today. Lots of interest from residents excited to vote for change.
April 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Another busy few days out across Chingford & Woodford Green. We were joined by our supporter Faiza Shaheen in sunny Churchfields, and by friends from Waltham Forest Community Coalition and Waltham Forest Greens in Larkswood & Valley today. Lots of interest from residents excited to vote for change.
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Our next monthly discussion is happening on Monday! Join Faiza Shaheen and Asad Rehman to discuss what we can do to combat racism and the far right.
Book your place here:
Book your place here:
Resisting the Rise of the Far Right
Join Faiza Shaheen and Asad Rehman to discuss what we can do to combat racism and the far right.
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March 17, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Our next monthly discussion is happening on Monday! Join Faiza Shaheen and Asad Rehman to discuss what we can do to combat racism and the far right.
Book your place here:
Book your place here:
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🚨 Our first People’s Assembly in #SouthChingford is taking place tomorrow!
We’re excited to welcome everyone at St Edmund's Church (Larkswood Road, E4) this Wednesday, 11 March.
Reserve a free spot via the Eventbrite page here: www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-as... 🎟️
#Chingford #ChingfordMount
We’re excited to welcome everyone at St Edmund's Church (Larkswood Road, E4) this Wednesday, 11 March.
Reserve a free spot via the Eventbrite page here: www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-as... 🎟️
#Chingford #ChingfordMount
March 10, 2026 at 11:11 AM
🚨 Our first People’s Assembly in #SouthChingford is taking place tomorrow!
We’re excited to welcome everyone at St Edmund's Church (Larkswood Road, E4) this Wednesday, 11 March.
Reserve a free spot via the Eventbrite page here: www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-as... 🎟️
#Chingford #ChingfordMount
We’re excited to welcome everyone at St Edmund's Church (Larkswood Road, E4) this Wednesday, 11 March.
Reserve a free spot via the Eventbrite page here: www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-as... 🎟️
#Chingford #ChingfordMount
Anyone near NE London on Monday might be interested in attending this free event on Resisting the Rise of the Far Right - with Faiza Shaheen, Director of Tax Justice UK and Asad Rehman, CEO of Friends of the Earth.
www.eventbrite.com/e/resisting-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/resisting-...
Resisting the Rise of the Far Right
Join Faiza Shaheen and Asad Rehman to discuss what we can do to combat racism and the far right.
www.eventbrite.com
March 17, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Anyone near NE London on Monday might be interested in attending this free event on Resisting the Rise of the Far Right - with Faiza Shaheen, Director of Tax Justice UK and Asad Rehman, CEO of Friends of the Earth.
www.eventbrite.com/e/resisting-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/resisting-...
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We've been out canvassing in Valley and Larkswood!
We've had a great response on the doorstep and lots of people are excited to vote for local people who are rooted in the community and committed to real change.
Come along this week: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/get-involved 🌼
We've had a great response on the doorstep and lots of people are excited to vote for local people who are rooted in the community and committed to real change.
Come along this week: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/get-involved 🌼
March 10, 2026 at 6:07 PM
We've been out canvassing in Valley and Larkswood!
We've had a great response on the doorstep and lots of people are excited to vote for local people who are rooted in the community and committed to real change.
Come along this week: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/get-involved 🌼
We've had a great response on the doorstep and lots of people are excited to vote for local people who are rooted in the community and committed to real change.
Come along this week: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/get-involved 🌼
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We've been out on Wynndale Road and Maybank this weekend chatting with residents.
The #BroadmeadRoadBridge closure has affected daily life and many feel the council has just left residents to deal with it.
A lot of interest in voting Independent and having their voices heard ✊
The #BroadmeadRoadBridge closure has affected daily life and many feel the council has just left residents to deal with it.
A lot of interest in voting Independent and having their voices heard ✊
March 8, 2026 at 10:23 AM
We've been out on Wynndale Road and Maybank this weekend chatting with residents.
The #BroadmeadRoadBridge closure has affected daily life and many feel the council has just left residents to deal with it.
A lot of interest in voting Independent and having their voices heard ✊
The #BroadmeadRoadBridge closure has affected daily life and many feel the council has just left residents to deal with it.
A lot of interest in voting Independent and having their voices heard ✊
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Important story from my area. A fantastic independent councillor, Rosa Gomez, has been barred by Redbridge Council. It’s a case of discrimination against someone who has worked tirelessly for years for the community.
Sharing Alistair’s post would be appreciated as we try to spread awareness x
Sharing Alistair’s post would be appreciated as we try to spread awareness x
My friend Rosa Gomez - a hard working and popular councillor here in #Redbridge, London - has been barred as a councillor after the local authority stopped her carer from assisting her at council meetings. It’s blatant #disability #discrimination.
#woodford
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#woodford
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March 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Important story from my area. A fantastic independent councillor, Rosa Gomez, has been barred by Redbridge Council. It’s a case of discrimination against someone who has worked tirelessly for years for the community.
Sharing Alistair’s post would be appreciated as we try to spread awareness x
Sharing Alistair’s post would be appreciated as we try to spread awareness x
My friend Rosa Gomez - a hard working and popular councillor here in #Redbridge, London - has been barred as a councillor after the local authority stopped her carer from assisting her at council meetings. It’s blatant #disability #discrimination.
#woodford
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#woodford
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March 6, 2026 at 8:51 PM
My friend Rosa Gomez - a hard working and popular councillor here in #Redbridge, London - has been barred as a councillor after the local authority stopped her carer from assisting her at council meetings. It’s blatant #disability #discrimination.
#woodford
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Everyone here at CWG Community Independents hopes you’ve enjoyed getting to know the names and faces of the candidates we’re endorsing and supporting for the upcoming local elections on Thursday 7th May 🗳️
As a summary…
As a summary…
February 20, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Everyone here at CWG Community Independents hopes you’ve enjoyed getting to know the names and faces of the candidates we’re endorsing and supporting for the upcoming local elections on Thursday 7th May 🗳️
As a summary…
As a summary…
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Introducing Helen Watson for Churchfields 🙌
Helen has lived in the area for 25 years. Both of her children attended local schools, and she sits on the board of two charities: The Friends of Redbridge Music School and Show Racism the Red Card.
More on Helen here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🎶 🤝 ⚽️
Helen has lived in the area for 25 years. Both of her children attended local schools, and she sits on the board of two charities: The Friends of Redbridge Music School and Show Racism the Red Card.
More on Helen here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🎶 🤝 ⚽️
February 19, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Introducing Helen Watson for Churchfields 🙌
Helen has lived in the area for 25 years. Both of her children attended local schools, and she sits on the board of two charities: The Friends of Redbridge Music School and Show Racism the Red Card.
More on Helen here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🎶 🤝 ⚽️
Helen has lived in the area for 25 years. Both of her children attended local schools, and she sits on the board of two charities: The Friends of Redbridge Music School and Show Racism the Red Card.
More on Helen here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🎶 🤝 ⚽️
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Also standing in Churchfields, Jillian Ghose 🙌
Jillian has lived in Churchfields for the last 20 years, has a professional background in nutrition and school governance, and is a caring and passionate supporter of the community's health and wellbeing. See more here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🍎💪📋
Jillian has lived in Churchfields for the last 20 years, has a professional background in nutrition and school governance, and is a caring and passionate supporter of the community's health and wellbeing. See more here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🍎💪📋
February 19, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Also standing in Churchfields, Jillian Ghose 🙌
Jillian has lived in Churchfields for the last 20 years, has a professional background in nutrition and school governance, and is a caring and passionate supporter of the community's health and wellbeing. See more here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🍎💪📋
Jillian has lived in Churchfields for the last 20 years, has a professional background in nutrition and school governance, and is a caring and passionate supporter of the community's health and wellbeing. See more here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🍎💪📋
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And our final candidate for Churchfields, Rita Mahli 🙌
Rita has lived in the area for 14 years and is standing because she believes her community deserves better representation. A university worker and trade unionist, Rita is a bold supporter of grassroots politics: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🗂️📢🌱
Rita has lived in the area for 14 years and is standing because she believes her community deserves better representation. A university worker and trade unionist, Rita is a bold supporter of grassroots politics: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🗂️📢🌱
February 19, 2026 at 6:50 PM
And our final candidate for Churchfields, Rita Mahli 🙌
Rita has lived in the area for 14 years and is standing because she believes her community deserves better representation. A university worker and trade unionist, Rita is a bold supporter of grassroots politics: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🗂️📢🌱
Rita has lived in the area for 14 years and is standing because she believes her community deserves better representation. A university worker and trade unionist, Rita is a bold supporter of grassroots politics: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🗂️📢🌱
Progressive independents are standing all over England in the local elections. If you have them in your manor give them a look, a like, and a vote. #elections26 #chingford #wooodford #london
🚨 If you live in the Valley or Larkswood wards of Waltham Forest, or the Churchfields ward in Redbridge, you’ll be able to vote for candidates from CWG Community Independents in the upcoming election for borough councillors: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 📰
CWGCI
New Independent Community Group to Stand Candidates in May's Local Elections
www.cwgcommunity.org.uk
February 16, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Progressive independents are standing all over England in the local elections. If you have them in your manor give them a look, a like, and a vote. #elections26 #chingford #wooodford #london
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ICE 💵 hides behind Black History
Feb 12, 1793 Congress enacted the Fugitive Slave Law to enforce the Constitution’s Fugitive Slave Clause
The law issued an order of arrest on escaped slaves if oral or written proof of ownership was given to a magistrate & it denied fugitives due process
#Blacksky
Feb 12, 1793 Congress enacted the Fugitive Slave Law to enforce the Constitution’s Fugitive Slave Clause
The law issued an order of arrest on escaped slaves if oral or written proof of ownership was given to a magistrate & it denied fugitives due process
#Blacksky
February 12, 2026 at 11:07 PM
ICE 💵 hides behind Black History
Feb 12, 1793 Congress enacted the Fugitive Slave Law to enforce the Constitution’s Fugitive Slave Clause
The law issued an order of arrest on escaped slaves if oral or written proof of ownership was given to a magistrate & it denied fugitives due process
#Blacksky
Feb 12, 1793 Congress enacted the Fugitive Slave Law to enforce the Constitution’s Fugitive Slave Clause
The law issued an order of arrest on escaped slaves if oral or written proof of ownership was given to a magistrate & it denied fugitives due process
#Blacksky
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The Railways Bill is making its way through Parliament. But it’s missing 4 vital ingredients that would make it truly work for passengers, not private profiteers:
1 Bring Rolling Stock into public ownership
2 Lower fares
3 Re-opening closed lines
4 Listen to passengers and give them a voice.
1/2
1 Bring Rolling Stock into public ownership
2 Lower fares
3 Re-opening closed lines
4 Listen to passengers and give them a voice.
1/2
Make sure your MP knows how the Railways Bill can delivers for passengers - email your MP
Invite your MP to learn more about how they can fight to make sure the Railways Bill delivers for passengers.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The Railways Bill is making its way through Parliament. But it’s missing 4 vital ingredients that would make it truly work for passengers, not private profiteers:
1 Bring Rolling Stock into public ownership
2 Lower fares
3 Re-opening closed lines
4 Listen to passengers and give them a voice.
1/2
1 Bring Rolling Stock into public ownership
2 Lower fares
3 Re-opening closed lines
4 Listen to passengers and give them a voice.
1/2
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Join us on January 26th, when Faiza hosts David Wearing, Assistant Professor in International Relations at the University of Sussex, to talk geopolitics and the New World Order, from Venezuela and Iran to Greenland. Book your tickets here: bit.ly/3LLCVSC
@faizashaheen.bsky.social
@faizashaheen.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Join us on January 26th, when Faiza hosts David Wearing, Assistant Professor in International Relations at the University of Sussex, to talk geopolitics and the New World Order, from Venezuela and Iran to Greenland. Book your tickets here: bit.ly/3LLCVSC
@faizashaheen.bsky.social
@faizashaheen.bsky.social
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During the 2024 General Election, we caught a glimpse of what people-powered, community politics can achieve.
December 20, 2024 at 3:35 PM
During the 2024 General Election, we caught a glimpse of what people-powered, community politics can achieve.
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Fellow Londoner here.
We realise that Trump hates us but, at the same time, he's a sex offender and best mates with a nonce... actually, many nonces.
We don't generally care what anyone thinks of us but... y'know... kids.
Now release the Epstein Files.
We realise that Trump hates us but, at the same time, he's a sex offender and best mates with a nonce... actually, many nonces.
We don't generally care what anyone thinks of us but... y'know... kids.
Now release the Epstein Files.
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
September 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Fellow Londoner here.
We realise that Trump hates us but, at the same time, he's a sex offender and best mates with a nonce... actually, many nonces.
We don't generally care what anyone thinks of us but... y'know... kids.
Now release the Epstein Files.
We realise that Trump hates us but, at the same time, he's a sex offender and best mates with a nonce... actually, many nonces.
We don't generally care what anyone thinks of us but... y'know... kids.
Now release the Epstein Files.
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May 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM