Alex Sharpe

‘I don't think we should over interpret this result' 👀👀👀

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander after the Green Party victory.

Green Party takes Gorton and Denton from Labour in first ever Westminster by-election win Hannah Spencer wins the Manchester seat, ahead of Reform UK in second and pushing Labour into third.

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Oh yes, remember this?

Hampstead Heath Ponds to remain inclusive The High Court has blocked a legal challenge from transphobic group Sex Matters, siding with thousands of swimmers who fought to keep the ponds inclusive

“The High Court has blocked a legal challenge from transphobic group Sex Matters, siding with thousands of swimmers who fought to keep the ponds inclusive.”

Good news! Transphobic litigation is pursued by a few people who seek to force their bigotry upon others. Glad to see people resist it.

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Very pleased to have Simon Critchley's endorsement for my new book, Were Nobody's Children: David Bowie and Existentialism (out in Feb).

Thank you for sharing, Stuart. 😊

More details about - We're Nobody's Children: David Bowie and Existentialism (forthcoming Feb) - is now on the Counterpress website.

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On the 10th anniversary of David’s death, I’m announcing my latest book, out next month with Counterpress. Watch this space.

I went there often. x

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Perfect Xmas gift for your difficult to buy for but tasteful friend, acquaintance or lover. Only £8.00. Imagine the joy plus will look great on their coffee table and it will earn you street cred. A downside? I can’t think of one. 😊

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While still reeling from the latest claims of bias, BBC put out headline that emphasises the view of one party to the proceedings, despite a very different account being offered by opposing counsel. How predictable

Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …

⬇️ just drawn to my attention, as I’m not on X. Michael did contact me for comment on his book.

He omits to mention however, that while he used appropriate pronouns for others in the chp, he chose to use my surname 30 times in order to avoid having to do so. Yet seems to have expected a response. 🤷‍♀️

Racist incidents against UK nurses surge by 55% Royal College of Nursing calls on government to stop using anti-migrant rhetoric, which it says emboldens racist behaviour

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Frightened and desperate: EHRC anti-trans campaign loses its momentum A week of absolute scenes leaves the organisation in limbo.

‘The gov’t pick EHRC leadership in their own image. For the Tories this means someone who can combine reactionary sensibility with weapons-grade ineptitude. There is v strong competition here - heavily oversaturated - but Falkner managed to stand out regardless’

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Well she is ahead of me. I was 12. 😊

Still £8.00. No idea why, but a steal. 😊

‘That period of time - from today until my demise - is the only thing that really fascinates me’

(Martin Heidegger or David Bowie?)

David Bowie Outlaw: Essays on Difference, Authenticity, Ethics, Art & Love David Bowie Outlaw: Essays on Difference, Authenticity, Ethics, Art & Love eBook : Sharpe, Alex: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

Only £8.00 today. Was £25 yesterday. Snap it up. 😊

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Insightful conversation on resurgent racism between @nesrinemalik.bsky.social and Gary Younge in @theguardian.com’s The Long Wave www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...

Suzanne Harrington: The UK's treatment of Graham Linehan and Kneecap is a study in contrasts "Unlike Linehan, in court charged with harassing a trans teenager and smashing their phone (this was before he urged his online followers to physically attack trans people), Mo Chara’s ‘terrorist’ cha...

"Unlike Linehan, in court charged with harassing a trans teenager & smashing their phone (before he urged his online followers to physically attack trans ppl), [Kneecap’s] Mo Chara’s ‘terrorist’ charge involved touching a flag thrown on stage at a gig."

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Pleased to see this co-authored article with Jonathan Herring out today with J of Crim Law.

Provides analysis/critique of recent CPS Guidance on 'Deception as to Sex.' Addresses legal position of sexually active trans ppl as well as dilemma facing prosecutors

The media framing of “free speech” is so ridiculous that now people boycotting someone because of their bigoted views (ie exercising their freedom of speech to disassociate) is seen as “cancelling” while the state locking up people who dare to protest genocide generates limited to no media outrage.

‘On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron’

(H. L. Mencken, 1880-1956).

Mary-Ann Stephenson confirmed as EHRC chair despite MPs’ objections Stephenson to take over at equality watchdog even though committees raised concerns about breadth of experience

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Couldn't answer basic questions on the functions and recent history of the EHRC and has a record of supporting the persecution of a minority.
MPs who questioned her concludef she was not fit to be the boss of EHRC.
They were right.
Yet here we are.

I knew I should have brought my combine-harvester!
#LondonTransPride

London Trans Pride sees ‘record-breaking turnout of 100,000 people’ Organisers and participants said this year’s Trans Pride event was of particular importance in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling in April.

At least the Irish news media will actually report on the significance of numbers attending London Trans+ Pride today.

Apart from the Guardian, NO OTHER MAINSTREAM NEWSPAPER has reported on the 100,000 people who marched in London IN SUPPORT of trans people today! 😖

#NewsBias #Propaganda

I’m witnessing the deliberate starvation of Gaza’s children – why is the world letting it happen? | Nick Maynard A permanent ceasefire, the free and safe flow of aid, and the lifting of the blockade are needed now – all could be achieved with political will, says UK surgeon Nick Maynard

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