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Alice Smith retweeted
As someone who speaks a 2nd language at about the same level of fluency as Zelensky’s English, it surprises me that no one has referenced this in their analysis of the oval office row.
Nuance, dexterity and manners are very hard to achieve 2 against 1 in a foreign language
Alice Smith retweeted
Tonight we're at @StPhilipsW8 celebrating the clergy who completed Launchpad TEN! 🥳
After hearing from @Youthscape about the positive long-term impact of the course on churches where clergy completed earlier courses, we're hearing from those who've just completed it.
Spending a quiet, free evening catching up on the recording of the recent @CofeDeacons national online conference with @PeteWilcox1564 and many others in conversation about diaconal ministry, oversight, leadership. So helpful and rich with new ideas! Thank you all!
Alice Smith retweeted
I've been thinking about the reason that Sir Keir put forward for the assisted dying debate:
"I made a promise to Esther Rantzen before the election that we would provide time for a debate and a vote on assisted dying."
This is not the same as:
1. We think it is in the public interest to have this debate.
2. We have done the appropriate legislative planning for how this could possibly work.
3. We are convinced that our palliative care system is properly resourced so that people have the right support they need.
4. We are convinced all the right safeguards are in place to permanently protect the vulnerable.
This is too important a topic to be rushed through.
"I made a promise to Esther Rantzen before the election that we would provide time for a debate and a vote on assisted dying," Keir Starmer says
"I'm very pleased" that I'm able to "make good" on that promise, the prime minister adds
bbc.in/3ZRTjWd
Alice Smith retweeted
Lovely to be with some of the @dioceseoflondon apprentice scheme members & many other Children, Youth & Families Workers at #GrowingYounger retreat at @RiponCuddesdon this week - thanks to @deacon_shaped & to all involved & @SouthwarkCofE
Find me on FB and Insta/🧵@wondering_what_next - will be bowing out of here in a little while. 👋
Car packed, enjoyed a clean & hot shower 🚿 & about to head off to Shepton Mallet for team set up day ahead of @satellitesevent starting tomorrow! Really excited to be bringing a group from @ParishHutton this year & praying for God’s love & hope for all who are joining us!
Cannot wait to see them tomorrow!
Well @thekillers just did the coolest thing ever on stage as England won the semi final...
#ENGNED #ItsComingHome
Youthscape Central @satellitesevent is a space for leaders to take time to relax & connect with other youth workers.
We also have a Live Lounge in the evenings - if you're a musician & would like to join the team get in touch! 🎶
➡️ Email us on [email protected]!
Part of the routine now!
What's that you say? You lovely people have downloaded #ElectoralDysfunction more than 2 million times? Go you!
We love making it and we're glad you guys love listening. Xxx
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“I understand that a strong woman standing up to you is met with such reticence,” replies Jess Phillips to a group of men intimidating after her win.
Jess then tells of how a young woman delivering leaflets yesterday was filmed and screamed at by an older man, who then slashed her tyres.
Huge respect to Jess.
Alice Smith retweeted
🚨 BREAKING: There will be no final result in the general election today as the Inverness count will undergo a recount tomorrow at 10:30am
Two more seat results expected today:
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Basildon South & E Thurrock (in the afternoon)
Tomorrow:
- Inverness
Alice Smith retweeted
If you're at or want to go to Uni, or are the parent of someone who does, even in 5 or 10 years, this is a must listen. Student loans are misnamed, misframed and misunderstood. Make sure you understand how it really works. And pls share with anyone it's relevant to.
New Podcast: Can shops refuse returns? | Student loans how they REALLY work (tuition fees, maintenance, rents and more). And listener Money Mastermind. Do listen
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Alice Smith retweeted
STARMER: "Changing the country is not like flicking a switch. It's hard work, it's patient work... we have earned the right to re-light the fire"
Heading for bed, with alarm set for 3.30am - hope to then see what Godalming and Ash, Billericay and Basildon and our own Brentwood and Ongar have decided…happy to see good ol’ North East constituencies meeting their self imposed deadlines too!
Alice Smith retweeted
Labour's Wes Streeting talks about coming out and his relationship with faith 👇
Alice Smith retweeted
Ok, so it's been reported Keir Starmer, if he becomes PM, wants to clock off at 6pm to spend time with his kids.
The thing is, that's not what he said.
(He only wants to ringfence Friday evening and he accepts that time might get disturbed).
Herewith the verbatim transcript:
Alice Smith retweeted
3/4 young people are asking for access to youth work, @natyouthagency research shows. With so much evidence of its impact, let’s hope whoever is in government on Friday takes note.
Teenagers ‘crying out’ for return of youth clubs in England, study finds theguardian.com/society/arti…