I was also pleased that Motion 10c, which brought Bellburn Field into the draft Local Plan through a document I took time to develop with help from Officers, was passed, and happy to second and speak in support of it 🌳 3/3
It was a privilege to be in the meeting and hear those speeches and comments in support of the amendment/substantive motion, which I was proud to support and happy when it carried as amended
It was also good to briefly meet you, @melissa.green, afterwards to offer praise and support ❤️ 2/3
Thank you for your account of last night with a debate notable for some passionate and powerful speeches, some speaking from lived experience, and others showing their character by trying to hijack the debate and talk over others 1/3
Brilliant questioning of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, showing the military action against Iran was based on a lie
I completely agree with this as Nick Timothy's post, endorsed by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was contemptible
📌 ICYMI — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested for Misconduct in Public Office as Epstein Files Undermine His Virginia Giuffre Denials
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This is just brilliant questioning by @benniethompson.bsky.social, who makes Michael Glasheen look foolish and someone who is trying to crackdown on a nonexistent threat
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Amusing error on Patriots.com, which has Chris Simms predicting that the Patriots play themselves tonight @patriots.bsky.social
A very good piece in Prospect by @arusbridger.bsky.social about what the BBC should do about Donald Trump's lawsuit and how a polite, but blunt and American version of Private Eye's Arkle v Pressdram response would be appropriate
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Farage is asked about another two of his MEPs, who made the same pro-Russia statements that Nathan Gill has now pled guilty to being bribed to make.
"Opinions are opinions."
Farage's defence seems to be that they arrived at those views independently and it has nowt to do with him.
Hmm. 🤔 ~AA
Farage: epic grifter
I have a very bad feeling about this...
Really, Reform UK? THIS is what you're going with? That this man, who served as an MEP next to Nigel Farage for years and was made leader of your party in Wales by current deputy, Richard Tice, is just "one of tens of thousands of people Nigel meets on an annual basis"?~AA
Ricky Hatton’s fights were more than sporting occasions - they were joyous and exciting, fitting his all-action style and the suspense of wondering if his fragile skin would last
He was a very skilled boxer with one of the most vicious body punchers I’ve ever seen, and is one of Britain’s best
Though some hours have passed since the awful news of Ricky Hatton’s death, I can’t believe that one of the most exciting fighters I’ve ever had the privilege of watching has died
I hope he is at peace and my thoughts are with his friends and family at this time💔
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A very good and compelling argument for legislative scrutiny of the monarchy, the institution to which all Members (our representatives) swear an oath of allegiance
There is a typo (film flam) in the penultimate paragraph which you may want to correct
Just had the interesting experience of going through the process of verifying my age for @bsky.app, following an emailed link to do a facial scan, which estimated my age
I’m not sure how mature-looking teenagers will fare or how the program deals with people in their 20s or 30s with youthful faces🧐
The process of receiving a phone call from a resident about an overgrown tree to hearing from them again after substantial work had been done to it was quicker than expected and very rewarding, knowing it’s been life changing for that couple
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The fact that Putin thinks the meeting with Trump was “very useful” and a way to discuss ending the “Ukrainian crisis“ shows how the discussion was on Putin’s terms and will have emboldened the Russian war criminal - Trump was naive to be manipulated by the dictator www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
I know you are fan of Substack, @mrjamesob.bsky.social, so I highly recommend @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social's, including today's post on how the criminal justice system has come very close to collapsing in the last couple of years
If you're in any doubt about the mess this government inherited, this blog post by @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social clearly explains the desperate state of the criminal justice system and how it was on the verge of collapse during the general election campaign
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Nigel Farage says he is “very pleased” to be joined by Ann Coulter, who has previously described immigration as “white genocide” and said European settlers to America “should have killed more Indians”, saying she “has written and said many interesting things” which have "come true".
85% of Gaza is on the brink of death due to starvation. Israel could let aid in at any moment. And some people (like these men tried to do with me on Friday) are still trying to justify this atrocity.
There is no justification. This could stop at any moment. End the blockade now.
However, because of the damage to Hadrian’s Wall the crime is more like damage to a national monument like Stonehenge and exacerbated by the repeated denials, so understand the harshness
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I always thought the best punishment for this crime would be for them to do many hours of community service, specifically relating to trees and nature
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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso can't have any complaints about that red card – it was a reckless and dangerous act that could've led to a serious injury
Steve Borthwick will need a new winger for his tour squad to Argentina and the USA; Adam Radwan should be the next man up #ENGVFRA
Blimey, Chris Philp is unnecessarily shouty and abrasive in his first #PMQs
@mrjamesob.bsky.social wondered if he would be better or worse than Kemi Badenoch at PMQs - I think they are both terrible at this
Bath have been the best team all season with a deep and quality squad that other teams couldn’t match, so it’s almost impossible to deny they are worthy winners and champions
Fair play to Leicester for pushing them all the way today and making this final so entertaining and memorable
Congratulations to @bathrugby.bsky.social on winning the 2024/2025 #Premiership and commiserations to @leicestertigers.bsky.social on a brilliant, 3 try losing effort
I really feel for Ben Youngs and Dan Cole to end their careers this way, especially Cole, who didn’t deserve that yellow card #rugby
