This is fascinating.

Is it really the SNP's position that the Scottish Parliament is *not* sovereign on devolved issues in Scotland? That is the implication of Marion Fellows' remarks in the Chamber just now.

This is desperately sad. CJ Samson was a wonderful writer, and Shardlake a brilliant creation. I have read three or four in the series with enormous pleasure and profit, perhaps Dark Fire most of all. RIP.

Now THAT'S a story...!

New regulations from Department for Transport require all buses to have audible and visual information for passengers by 2026. This has been standard in London for some years but is on only a minority of vehicles elsewhere. A big improvement for passengers!
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You heard it here first! Policy Exchange jessenorman.typepad.com/Living_For_The…

Great news! Well done Stig.

Very exciting!!

I once asked for an espresso in a Greggs in Sunderland and the lady behind the till said (with some concern): “they’re just those little coffees mind”

Frank Field RIP

Jagjit S. Chadha National Institute of Economic and Social Research Jesse Norman Jonathan Portes I had a summer job once working in the county court in his constituency. He came in 6 times in a fortnight to try to help sort out a £37 summons he thought had been wrongly issued to a constituent.

I was sorry to learn of the death of #FrankField . He had been a very supportive member of our Governing Council, 2013 – 2016. In Autumn 2016, we met for a drink at the Curzon Mayfair (!) to discuss the National Institute of Economic and Social Research's work on social policy: I learnt a lot.

Jesse Norman Jonathan Portes

This is eye-opening.

We are getting closer to a world where nothing can be trusted online:

Very good news that the Government will increase defence spending to 2.5%. But increased soending only addresses part of the wider challenge: youtube.com/watch?v=z6VzXS…

Jesse Norman MP talks action plan for River Wye rossgazette.com/opinion/jesse-…

We can't wait to open our doors in Church Street #Hereford

BBC Hereford & Worcester Hereford Times

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Today is the birthday (and death day) of William Shakespeare. This short thread serves as a reflection on the passage of time, love, beauty, mortality and the meaning of life 🧵

1. Dame Judi Dench, Sonnet 29

Nick Cave's answer to a teenager asking 'how do I not have my heart broken' is still my favorite thing to revisit as often as I can

Looking forward to celebrating Callas and Garland tomorrow night at Hatchards at 630 . Mantillas, gingham, world class entertainers, yellow diamonds, passion and rainbows. Songs may be sung! Please share.

Great morning with Active Travel England Chris Boardman on a 🚴‍♀️ last week.
Joined commuters & then proper discussion over coffee as to the way ahead 1/