The introduction of voter ID was a voter suppression tactic and it could still work. If you know any young people - I don't - make sure they understand what they'll need to vote.

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It may have taken a while, but Bodies has at last amassed 300 reviews on Amazon. I’m quite pleased with the 4.4 (out of five) batting average, too. Imagine if this was baseball. I’d be the new Ted Williams.

Back of my Polling Card for local elections. For 1st time, photo ID is required. Card gives many options for elderly or those with disability. None, NONE, for younger or student voters. The policy is simply biased against younger voters, designed to suppress their vote.

It was my great pleasure to discuss the Miners’ Strike - or “the Strike” as it’s known in Barnsley - with Ros Taylor on the fab Jam Tomorrow podcast.

Serendipitously, today is the anniversary of my father’s death. He now lives underground, but he used to work there too.

Good morning Australia. I wrote about Vegas, specifically in relation to my conclusions in Two Tribes. It’s a complex narrative and argument - but it’s free to read, so there’s that.

As you may be able to tell, filming myself is not one of my greatest or favourite skills 😂

Coming soon! Our latest Heritage Chart Show Show podcast, in which Mr Guilty Pleasures himself Sean Rowley joins siân pattenden & myself to 'deep' another episode of Mike Read's Heritage Chart Show. And if you've yet to watch Mike's show, here's a primer: medium.com/@petepaphides/…

The Conservatives publish more proof of out of control crime in London.

A selection of new books. I read How Westminster Works... from Ian Dunt and brother do you love me from Manni Coe, now in paperback and books everyone should read.

Plus fiction from Nicholas Binge Kathy Reichs Simon Jimenez Stacey Thomas

#ChooseBookshops

I’ve been looking forward to this all year. Bravo, I’m sure, ⁦Dorian Lynskey⁩

Published by Picador. Available in bookshops from April 11th.

NEWS

Almost exactly three years ago I was lying in hospital after a near death experience promising myself I'd fulfill my ambition to write a book if I recovered.

Well here it is. It has a release date and a cover. It's available to pre-order here:

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Well this is a nice surprise. The Spanish edition of Bodies has found an audience…

Just been made redundant at work. I’m a york based qualified commercial Electrician with my 2391 Testing & Inspection as well SSSTS qualifications. Any RTs are appreciated

For all my music friends, or if you’re interested in becoming a professional music artist, this is a great book to sift through. Thanks for your insights, Ian Winwood.

#theindustry #bodies #substanceabuse #likenoother #istilllovemusic

My brilliant wife helps run this amazing group to assist bereaved parents.
If anyone out there needs a chat and lives in East Sussex then pop along to this event and find out more.

Sorry but a serving cabinet minister libelling someone, then using taxpayers’ money to pay them off, then REFUSING TO SAY how much of taxpayers’ money was spent on it is just completely outrageous.

Mahdi has been missing in London for almost a week

I have known his dad Sid, since Grenfell

He needs to find his son ❤️

Please please help if you can 👇

(Do RT 🙏)

Support local artists (me) and buy some art off them (me) today!

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Our former producer on Origin Story, Anne-Marie Luff, is looking for new projects. 20 yrs experience in audio production, project management, script writing, editing & sound engineering. An absolute pro and a delight to work with. Very highly recommended.

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'An engrossing account . . . David Torrance illuminates all of this brilliantly.' The Guardian

Discover the incredible story of the first Labour government in The Wild Men, out now.

#TheWildMen David Torrance