John McAleese MM Commemoration Society

06/10/2026

Being British can mean different things to different people, but at its heart it is about belonging to the United Kingdom and sharing in its civic life, history, values and responsibilities.

🇬🇧 Belonging — being part of a country made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with distinct identities but a shared British identity.

* Freedom and democracy — valuing parliamentary democracy, the rule of law, free speech, freedom of religion and the right to disagree peacefully.

* Respect for others — treating people fairly regardless of their background, while accepting that people can hold very different traditions, beliefs and opinions.

* Service and sacrifice — remembering those who have served and sacrificed for the country, from the First and Second World Wars to those serving today.

* Community — looking after neighbours, volunteering, helping those who need support and contributing to society.

* Tradition and heritage — recognising the enormous history of these islands: our armed forces, monarchy, Parliament, industrial heritage, literature, music, sport and countless local traditions.

* A shared responsibility — enjoying the freedoms Britain provides while recognising that those freedoms come with responsibilities to one another.

* Pride without superiority — being proud of Britain does not require believing Britain is better than everyone else. Patriotism can coexist with respect for other nations and cultures.

* Identity alongside other identities — someone can be Scottish, Welsh, English or Northern Irish and British at the same time. They can also have family heritage from elsewhere and still be completely British.

Perhaps the simplest way of putting it is:

Being British isn’t about the colour of your skin, where your ancestors came from, or what religion you follow. It’s about belonging to Britain, respecting its laws and democratic institutions, contributing to its communities, and sharing a commitment to the freedoms and responsibilities that hold our society together.

And importantly, Britishness isn’t frozen in the past. It has evolved enormously over centuries and continues to evolve. The challenge is to preserve the things worth preserving—freedom, democracy, service, tolerance, community and our shared history—while allowing Britain to change and move forward.

06/10/2026

IRON DOME - YOU MEAN, WE DON’T HAVE ONE ALREADY?

Britain is a sitting duck to Russia and its enemies now living in our towns - that’s the reality of where we are right now.

We don’t have enough military or police to protect our own population, and our borders are not secure.

Britain has fallen and you can blame successive British Governments - that’s a fact.

These politicians do not care about the people.

06/10/2026

WE MUST PROTECT AND DEFEND OUR BORDERS AND OUR PEOPLE

The Royal Navy/Royal Marines could stop the illegal large and small boats entering the United Kingdom today.

The British Government don’t want to stop the boats, every person who enters gets a passport, eventually a house, a vote for Labour and other left wing parties who are destroying Britain.

Ireland is no different - Ireland/Dublin is sinking, as illegal migrants are given passports, medication and eventually a house.

British and Irish people treated 2nd class.

We have a choice people, destroy Britain or change the direction we are heading democratically.

Mass deportations must begin now.

05/10/2026

04/10/2026

Limited Edition John and Paul McAleese clocks, only 4 available, who cares shares, lest we forget.

£40 plus PP UK

03/10/2026

Happy 84th Birthday to Sekonaia Takavesi - thank you for your service Sir 🤝🎂🍰

28/09/2026

MICHELLE, MARY LOU & THE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP NEED TO ANSWER SOME SERIOUS QUESTIONS

The tense scenes in Northern Ireland this weekend should concern everyone.

The right to peaceful assembly and lawful expression must apply to everyone — Protestant or Catholic, nationalist or unionist.

Political leaders should be challenging all sectarianism, intimidation and hatred, not contributing to further division.

Northern Ireland has already paid an enormous price for violence and division. We cannot allow another generation to inherit the same bitterness.

People must also be allowed to have an honest debate about immigration, crime, women’s safety, community cohesion, pressure on public services and the protection of our culture and traditions — without being automatically dismissed or silenced.

NOW IS THE TIME FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK UP.

Demand better from our politicians.

Demand consistency.

Demand that peaceful assembly is protected for everyone.

Reject sectarianism — from whichever side it comes.

And most importantly, refuse to let politicians turn neighbours against neighbours.

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Let our political leaders know that ordinary people want peace, safety, tolerance and respect — not another generation divided by hatred.

WE MUST LEARN FROM THE PAST — NOT WEAPONISE IT AGAINST THE NEXT GENERATION.

28/09/2026

🚨 RAF FAIRFORD — A REMINDER TO STAY VIGILANT 🚨 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

A local farmer’s decision to contact police after noticing three suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford has become an important part of an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation.

Five men have been arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and preparing a terrorist act. Police and bomb disposal teams attended the scene, while nearby residents were temporarily evacuated. The investigation remains ongoing, and it is important not to speculate about the suspects, their motives or what may have been intended.

Military installations have been targets for terrorism in the past. During the Troubles, the IRA carried out attacks against military and other targets in Northern Ireland, Great Britain and elsewhere.

The events at RAF Fairford are a reminder that public vigilance still matters.

If you see something genuinely suspicious around a military installation, transport hub or other sensitive location:

DON’T APPROACH.
DON’T PUT YOURSELF AT RISK.
REPORT IT TO THE POLICE.

A simple phone call can provide information that may help the authorities assess a potential threat.

Our Armed Forces protect our country. We all have a responsibility to remain alert and help keep our communities safe.

🇬🇧 Stay vigilant. Stay safe. Report genuine concerns.

28/09/2026

WHAT MESSAGE DOES THIS SEND TO THE PEOPLE OF NORTHERN IRELAND THIS MORNING?

A court makes a lawful decision.

The Police are tasked with enforcing the law.

And yet we have seen senior Sinn Féin politicians standing alongside protesters blocking a legally authorised parade — while police officers repeatedly called on those blocking the road to comply with their instructions.

Michelle O’Neill was not simply a spectator. She was there with the protesters and subsequently urged them to “stay the course.”

So what message does that send to ordinary people?

That the rule of law matters only when you agree with the decision?

People have every right to disagree with a court ruling. They have every right to protest peacefully within the law.

But Northern Ireland cannot build a stable future if political leaders appear to encourage people to disregard decisions made by the courts and instructions given by the police.

And then to portray the outcome as some kind of political victory?

That should concern everyone — regardless of whether they are Nationalist, Unionist or neither.

And then there is uncontrolled, illegal immigration - passing through safe countries to come to Ireland or the United Kingdom.

Across Ireland, public concern about immigration, asylum, borders and enforcement is growing. People are asking perfectly legitimate questions about who is entering, who has a legal right to remain, how the system is being enforced and what pressure migration places on housing and public services.

Those questions deserve straight answers — not accusations, labels or political spin.

Sinn Féin is facing growing pressure from sections of its traditional support base over its approach to immigration.

People are entitled to ask questions. Politicians are obliged to answer them.

Northern Ireland has been through far too much.

We should expect our politicians to uphold the rule of law, respect our institutions and work to reduce division — not deepen it.

The people of Northern Ireland deserve better than political theatre.

The rule of law must apply equally to everyone.

No exceptions. No double standards.

27/09/2026

Attack on UK RAF Base stopped but how many more are coming to attack?

British MPs are to blame - never forget that people.

Now we have to pay to house these terrorists and feed them every day?

Deport now?