Former sports journo, enthusiastic wine tester and Bristol City fan. Recently published my second novel, 'Beyond the Waves' .
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A good man. Not all politicians are the same
Chris Bryant is not only a credit to Labour, but British politics. In a government brimming with con men he holds up a mirror. It’s his integrity that enrages them.
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The fracking ban will be scrapped on Thursday, as per @benrileysmith, with planning requests for new drilling expected within weeks. Yet this is what new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng wrote on March 6 👇🏼
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Govt sold 260 courts. Then restricted days judges sit to save money on courts + legal aid. And cut legal aid rates by 40%. Then required barristers to do a lot of work for no pay. Then refused to implement recommendations of its own review.
And Raab is furious with barristers?!
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The reading of the classified football results on Sports Report has always been part of the Saturday match-day fabric for many fans. @5liveSport @bbc5live decision to scrap the service shows a lack of understanding of fans. It’s about continuity, the pyramid, information…
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In case you missed it ...
Here are some simple facts about refugees and boat crossings that you won't ever hear from Brexiters and their 'hostile environment'.
#Rwanda
Very sad news from the other side of the world. 'Leggo' was one of the great companions on the cricket circuit. Warm and witty.
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Liz Truss says:
First minister of Wales is a “low energy Corbyn”
First Minister of Scotland is an “attention seeker”
Leader of Opposition is a “plastic patriot”
This is the level of debate that we are being subjected to
It’s not childish…because children are better than this
Such original funny, engaging comedy from @TerryAlderton at the @KomediaBrighton tonight. Pity about the Aussie warm-up man.
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Yet more poor practice and cowardice as @DefraGovUK buries the bad news that our species and habitats are fading fast . All uncovered by @newscientist @adamvaughan_uk and as @MarkAvery says 'This is a department with no shame' . . . one of too many newscientist.com/article/233…
It's a great achievement and a nice narrative, but don't think that the Lioness's success will transform women's football. Sport doesn't work like that, it's ephemeral, joy in a moment but little more.
This is genuine fun
🎵 It's coming home 🎵
A familiar song breaks out from the #Lionesses in Sarina Wiegman’s press conference following England’s Euros win.
🎥 @GirlsontheBall | #WEURO2022