The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is so ahead of its time. Best Bronte novel in my opinion 👌

Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike near al-Shifa hospital Israel said it targeted well known reporter Anas al-Sharif and alleged he was part of Hamas, which Al Jazeera has denied.

Hard to know what to say anymore. An entire news team of five journalists. Doing their job in a tent for journalists. Killed by the IDF, who refuse to allow international journalists into Gaza. Outrageous and horrific.

Hello Cambridge Ward, here’s just some of what I got up to in July. A busy one seeing as I was abroad for a week! #Southport

The world is looking on in horror as Netanyahu's Government plots to lock Gaza's entire population into effectively a giant prison.

The Prime Minister should make it clear that the UK won't stand idly by, starting by sanctioning Netanyahu himself.

Let young people buy houses with their pensions to avoid a retirement crisis Labour has a unique opportunity to tackle an issue neglected for too long

My thoughts for the Telegraph today on why we need to do more to help younger people not end up as renters in retirement- including looking at controversial ideas such as early access to pension pots for deposits… www.telegraph.co.uk/money/proper...

July, the Seaside, 1943, painting by L.S. Lowry (Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre). #NorthernArt

Diogo Jota love will last forever for Liverpool star who gave so much to so many Diogo Jota was beloved by Liverpool fans and gave so much to the club, LFC correspondent Paul Gorst explains why he was so popular

A really moving tribute from our LFC correspondent @ptgorst.bsky.social that shows exactly why Diogo Jota was so adored in this city. RIP.

Wonderful community vibes today at the annual #BotanicGardens fun day. Well done to the organisers on another fab event 👏

#Southportpier mentioned by the Chancellor as being a beneficiary of funding from a new "growth fund" in today's spending review ! Let's hope it's more than a fiver towards repairs!!!

👋 here’s some of what I got up to on the Council and in the community in May.

Cambridge Ward Southport Liberal Democrat Councillors Leo Evans and I are calling on @seftoncouncil.bsky.social to implement a safer pedestrian crossing here outside Hesketh Park. You only get 5 seconds to cross!!!

Happy Birthday to SafelyHome! Why not download the app and join in celebrating?

It’s been a busy 2 years, so we thought it would be good to take a moment and reflect on SafelyHome’s achievements and the road ahead! Thank you for joining us 💚

#SafelyHome #PersonalSafety #SaferStreets #VAWG

Brontë country to become protected national nature reserve The 1,274-hectare Bradford Pennine Gateway links eight nature sites and includes landscape that inspired sisters

Brontë country to become protected national nature reserve. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

@gralefrit.bsky.social absolutely gripped by your podcast 👏 it's brilliant

Victim-survivor mothers are often told to 'get over' the abuse post-separation, 'move on', and 'be nice' when, in fact, the perpetrator is still actively abusing them and their children.

It is deeply unfair and unjust.

Read my new article: dremmakatz.substack.com/p/how…

I feel sorry for the train managers being the fall guys and having to make announcements like "soz you all have to stand, it's because 4 of the train carriages are broken and so we only have 3. Oh, and also we are running about half an hour late. Thank you!" #trainlife #alwayssomewhereinthemidlands

Your tariff rate is your star sign divided by the number of boys you've kissed, multiplied by one

Looking forward to reading this book - a much needed expose of the archaic attitudes of the family courts

There shouldn't be presumption of contact for domestic abusers. The rights of people that can physically, financially and mentally abuse those who are meant to be closest to them should never trump the rights of innocent children who need stability

The first episode of my new Radio 4 series, Untaxing, is 1.45pm today; then the same time every day this week. Available on BBC Sounds as soon as each episode airs.

BBC Sounds link: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Government knows it is pushing 250,000 more people into poverty Impact assessment shows predicted impact of hugely controversial benefit cuts

Fairly hard to comprehend this from a Labour government....

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Dixie Dean Day: A New Documentary Watch a trailer of John Keith's upcoming film now.

Wonderful to see @evertonfc.com endorsing my dad's new documentary about the legendary goalscorer Dixie Dean, who deserves more of a spotlight on his amazing life, career and place in Mersey history 💙 www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/ma...

Sign your name to our open letter calling on the Prime Minister to invest in specialist domestic abuse services Dear Prime Minister, I am writing to you on behalf of Women’s Aid, and signatories of this letter, asking you to provide sustainable funding for the lifesaving specialist domestic abuse services that ...

You can sign our open letter to the Prime Minister, calling on the government to commit to invest in the protection of children and young survivors by investing in domestic abuse services and introducing a children and young people (CYP) support fund: takeaction.womensaid.org.uk/openletter

After Monument a crazy MEP but subsequent jobs much more peaceful, even bordering on normal. Thanks for the memory 🤣 x

Ha ha ha ha 😂 I can't breathe. Oh, the bloody memories Matt!

Coercive control to be put on par with other types of domestic abuse in England and Wales Police and probation services will be legally required to share with one another information that suggests offenders are risk to others

Coercive Control has been a crime for a decade, so very late for this. With @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social in govt I know we will see lots of welcome change. Information sharing good step, but training in CC for police, social services & judiciary desperately needed

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Southport: Hundreds attend meeting on future of historical pier About 400 people turned out to discuss ways to save Southport Pier which was built in 1860.

Was amazing to see so much strength of feeling about our pier at today's meeting. People of all ages and all political parties united in their desire to get a viable plan to see Southport pier re-opened. Let's see what we can do...

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

Crossens flooding issues discussed by local Lib Dems 238354 Plans to stop flooding in Crossens welcome, but we must make sure residents views are heard, say local Lib Dems At this month’s Council meeting, plans to curb flooding in Crossens were ta...

Good news that there are plans from @seftoncouncil.bsky.social to stem flooding in #Crossens, just need to make sure that residents voices are heard when it comes to the detail

www.qlocal.co.uk/southport/ne...

Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 children Official data show that 58 of those children were babies under the age of one.

There are some stories which no matter how obvious, how inevitable under current systems, still create a visceral reaction.
We have rising levels of poverty and homelessness, including among children. This should be a far bigger focus for government investment. #r4today
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Family courts: 'Watershed moment' as press allowed to report From Monday, journalists can speak to families about ongoing cases and report what they hear in court.

Light desperately needs to be shone on needlessly long, emotionally & financially devastating cost of FC proceedings, underhand actions of some solicitors & barristers & failure of Judges to spot abuse.

For a system meant to be child focused, it falls woefully short

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