At 68 am I the oldest barrister to be given a red bag?
@barristersecret.bsky.social thinks I’m in the running ??

Why are we closing our eyes to Gaza’s horror?

Matthew Paris writes what many are thinking but are refusing to say
#Gaza

You can hear the #bees !
#Spring #BeautifulBritain #Charnwood #Wisteria

The two are not mutually exclusive - indeed they sit together.

Friday's FINANCIAL TIMES UK EDITION: World reels from Trump trade shock
#TomorrowsPapersToday

Friday's GUARDIAN: Tariff turmoil wipes trillions of dollars off global stock markets
#TomorrowsPapersToday

Friday's i: Britain threatens America with new 'Tesla tax' as stock markets tumble
#TomorrowsPapersToday

Friday's SUN: Bog off, Trump!
#TomorrowsPapersToday

Friday's TIMES: Trillions lost as Trump tariffs hit global stocks
#TomorrowsPapersToday

Wednesday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...

Thursday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...

Ex-convicts ‘just as reliable’ as other staff, says prisons minister Lord Timpson, who has campaigned for radical reform of the prison system, stuck by his belief that two thirds of ex-prisoners should never have been jailed

As prisons minister Lord Timpson says reducing reoffending is his primary goal in government www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Cost of reoffending rises to more than half total impact of crime Analysis for The Times has revealed that a failure by the justice system to rehabilitate criminals has led to a £23.6 billion-a-year bill to the economy

Reoffending now costs £23.6 billion a year, according to new economic analysis for @thetimes.com Crime and Justice Commission www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...

There’s little animosity between #Forest & Notts County - not uncommon for fans to alternate home games between Meadow Lane & City Ground - so it’s a real joy to see @NFFC playing superb football with such success (7-0!!)
@footballontnt

Looking forward to reviewing tomorrows papers on SkyNews with Theo Usherwood

From 10pm with Barbara Serra

Hope you can join us!

Has the Times sacked its Media Correspondent? Scrolling through its news list and it’s missed a huge story involving the monarchy, journalist ethics and a billion pound cover up at a hugely powerful media organisation. Surely more important than whether dogs suffer from January blues?

It’s so obvious it shouldn’t need stating - taking down the barriers to trade with the #EU which were created by #Brexit will boost our economy - if the Govt is serious about growth (it is) then FGS get on with it!

#Trump delusional divisive dangerous

Not for the first time, the Leader of the Opposition was wrong.

Please read the statement from the APPG on British Muslims below. #PMQs

“Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that
targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness” Nothing about this definition prevents discussion, investigation & condemnation of any crime. Proud to have helped define Islamophobia
#APPGBritishMuslims

The NHS faces a mental health crisis We're launching “Every Minute Of Every Day”, a fundraiser to support healthcare workers.

Help us raise £50,000 to fund Weekly Support Groups for a year.

https://s.mtrbio.com/wkgaezsoyk

#EveryMinuteOfEveryDay #MentalHealth #NHSWorkers

Britain's 'oldest' barrister Noel Philo still loves his job at 90 Noel Philo continues to prosecute and defend criminal cases at Lincoln Crown Court.

Noel was working at #Lincoln crown ct today

#KCHGardenSquare

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

They jumped before they were pushed #Broxtowe #Labour
The new ‘Independents’ never supported Starmer & their treatment of their party’s Parly candidate from the time of her selection was appalling.
@JOCampbellMP has shown courage & dignity. She deserves the support of everyone in Broxtowe.

Bloomin’ beautiful and bloomin’ cold!

#Winter #Lincoln

Um … why is my better half watching racing on the tele??

Mist rolling in from the Trent !!
1-0

Happy Birthday to Britain’s oldest barrister!
On Christmas Day, Noel Philo celebrates his 90th birthday.
Noel still practises at Lincoln crown court & is a member of KCHGardenSquare in #Nottingham.
Sending Noel many happy returns and here’s to many more!

Our rarely apologise, never resign bishops don’t deserve comfortable lives in the Lords | Catherine Bennett Denying that sexually abusive priests are their responsibility makes them ripe for removal At its current rate, the Church of England can probably fit in another pre-Christmas safeguarding catastrophe, and embark on the familiar ritual. Independent…

Our rarely apologise, never resign bishops don’t deserve comfortable lives in the Lords | Catherine Bennett

This has had me giggling all afternoon. It was posted by @lisagillmore.bsky.social on X, but unfortunately she is not very active here, and I just have to share it.

"Planning Christmas dinner like"

This is NOT what Thomas said as the report states “an intermediate court might reduce the pressure on crown court lists, he also said the situation was so dire that the justice system would need more money regardless”

Sick n tired of sloppy journalism!

#Guardian