Oh this is GREAT news.

This is Labour politician Alun Michael.

He currently occupies 1 of the most pointless jobs in Britain - a Police and Crime Commissioner.

Banking a tidy £86,700 a year as PCC for South Wales he is, IMO, a perfect example of what a missed opportunity the PCCs are.

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Had a couple of days off and absolutely ploughed through this.

A spectacularly good tale - as enraging as it is engaging.

Cracking read by Sonia Purnell

Worth a retweet! Are you paying attention Victoria Atkins ?

As my 17-year-old would say, this is ass. I’m currently at the bottom of the garden in the twilight, watching him make dinner through the kitchen window. He was 6 when he was diagnosed with an aggressive leukaemia. We owe literally everything to the NHS.

About to order this by Alwyn Turner

Two major differences: Ukraine doesn’t have Iron Dome (because Israel has so far prioritised relations with Russia over helping a country in need), & no US, UK or French aircraft have been in the air to help Ukraine shoot down drones & missiles. If we help Israel, we shd help UA.

Whenever anyone asks 'why is #Brexit bad for British Citizens'? Please keep this in mind 👇🏼 young Brit posted on Facebook group dedicated to life after Brexit asking how to go to Tenerife for summer/holiday work - UK's next generations have had wings clipped! #GetBrexitUndone

Now even one of the world's most respected investment banks says The Labour Party is limiting its ability to boost UK economy by refusing to ditch Brexit. Time for Starmer to accept #BrexitHasFailed & #RejoinEU . Tell us what you think at therejoineuparty.com/take-the-survey brexitcarnage.org/2024/04/13/lab…

Yes, it’s true. I will build at least one affordable house. #VoteBinface

Boris Johnson lived in accommodation provided by JCB owner ex Lord Bamford currently under investigation for potentially avoiding £500 million in tax. Firstly, did he declare it on his tax return & where was he registered to vote? I think the police should investigate immediately

Alan Bates says he will crowdfund for the private prosecution of former Post Office execs if he has to.

I had the pleasure of meeting him privately on Tuesday and I don’t think anyone would doubt his ability to raise the necessary funds.

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Do read. We are lucky to have the ever composed and analytical Chris Grey 🇺🇦

I've been made redundant from openDemocracy along with several of my brilliant colleagues.

I'm looking for work. Here are some of my clippings:

Must read/RT thread 🧵 on food

All roads lead to inevitable worsening #foodshortages and malnutrition unless we get rid of Brexit trade barriers.

Can’t find a reciprocal tweet from Rishi Sunak.

Foreign Office “Ahead of his visit to Washington, the Foreign Secretary will meet former President Trump in Florida today. It is standard practice for ministers to meet with opposition candidates as part of their routine international engagement.” Nothing routine about the UK…

The only form of criminal libel that still exists in the UK is posting false information about a candidate during an election period. The penalties are quite severe. The people behind this leaflet may wish to think about that…

Great to see the 120th anniversary of the 🇬🇧🇫🇷 Entente Cordiale marked by the participation of the Coldstream Guards in a ceremony at the Elysée at the same time as 1/

These are the leaflets the Conservative Party is currently putting out in London.

Just straightforward disinformation, designed to trick people into handing over their data.