Well done Bev Craig and the campaign. And great speech. Glad she mentioned Peterloo. Democracy was fought for with real sacrifice. The rights we have today were not willingly handed down from on high. Important we remember that today.
"Many people from other countries have been caring for my Dad. I want those carers to know we appreciate you. We appreciate what you are doing to support people here" - Andy Burnham. Prime Minister www.gov.uk/government/s...
We'll be talking about this England match and legendary team performance for decades to come. Truly outstanding. Tuchel deserves credit too.
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All of a sudden Labour is rushing to do some good. Call it the 'Burnham effect' | Polly Toynbee
The end of outsourcing government jobs is just one progressive idea set in motion in this pivotal byelection week, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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Rest in peace Roy Hattersley. His book 'Choose Freedom' had a big influence on me when I was younger. www.thenewworld.co.uk/matt-kelly-r...
Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies
Committed pro-European who formed half of the so-called dream ticket with Neil Kinnock was 93
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20 hours later and I am still in a tidal wave of dizzying excitement and disbelief. For City to come back from a 95th min goal (Rochdale's first shot on target), a pitch invasion, and to have the character and determination to not let go is extraordinary. What a team. What a game. We are York. 3up.
Daniel Storey@danielstorey85.bsky.social · 4mo agoI went to Rochdale vs York City, the first winner-takes-everything shootout in England since 1989. It had an even crazier ending. Live sport at its best inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Strongly recommend watching the film California Schemin'. Went to see it at the cinema with my son yesterday. Audacious and enthralling true story about two young rappers from Dundee wanting to break out. Great performances. Really enjoyed it!
Remembering 1st Comic Relief in '86. Our headteacher said "just come in a funny costume". My Dad felled trees as a hobby so 8 year old me came wearing helmet, protective gloves & holding his smallest chainsaw to school. Got to 10.30 break before an ashen faced headteacher confiscated it. Good days.
Treat yourself and your friends. One of the most gripping and delightful books I've ever read.* An immersive experience into 18th century London as well as a beautiful page turner. I loved it from start to finish and want to read it all again. *Well, audio book which is just outstandingly performed.
Laura Shepherd-Robinson@laurasrobinson.bsky.social · 6mo agoGreat news! From now until 20th of Feb, you can pre-order The Art of a Lie in paperback for 25% off at Waterstones - just use the code FEB26 💚 "Brilliantly plotted, brilliantly written, endlessly twisty and inventive" - The Sunday Times www.waterstones.com/author/laura...
A Christmas delight seeing Jennifer Saunders in Amandaland. Effortlessly stole the show with her character. Feel guilty for almost forgetting just how convincing she is.
Devastated to hear Mani has died. His bass guitar is the soundtrack of so many people's lives. Gone too soon.
#OtD 16 Aug 1819 the Peterloo massacre took place when British cavalry charge into a crowd of 60,000-80,000 working-class people demanding the right to vote. 15 were murdered and up to 700 injured, including many women. Learn more in our podcast: workingclasshistory.com/2018/11/07/e...
I know there's a lot going on at the moment, but Ronnie O'Sullivan has just made his second 147 OF THE MATCH in a semi-final vs Chris Wakelin.
“I want to thank the MU for the work you do to make sure that musicians are properly remunerated, that everyone feels able and safe to perform, and for the work you do to make sure live music is a part of towns and cities” Minister for Employment Alison McGovern MP is our 1st speaker #MUConference
Newcastle is known as a party city, rain, snow or shine and NorthernPride 🏳️🌈 is the best kind of party - open to everyone, free music and dancing, pride in who we are and everyone celebrating the right to love and be who we chose
Still a truly outstanding athletic achievement. m.youtube.com/watch?v=mi9K...
Jonathan Edwards: Men's Triple Jump World Record
YouTube video by World Athletics
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We need, as a society, to denormalise video calls. A phone call is fine 90% of the time. We don’t need to be able to see each other.
Loved 'The Black Dog' by Kevin Bridges. Fantastic characters and writing with memorable and realistic lines. Had no idea it would be this good.
Forgot I was on a phone call about council tax Them: What band are you in Me: Erm, The Charlatans Them: Your council tax band? 😬
Word of the day is ‘foxy’ (19th century), used of weather that misleads you into thinking it’s extremely warm when in reality it’s pretty chilly.
I tied these ribbons to the railings today outside what was HMP Holloway. There is no other sign at the site to remind people that a thousand suffragettes were imprisoned here and some were tortured. #InternationalWomensDay
