Powerful review of #DontLetitBreakYouHoney @onejen.bsky.social @hachetteuk.bsky.social by former MP @tomwatsonofficial.bsky.social tomwatsonofficial.substack.com/p/jenny-evan...

Lovely and wise words from @tomwatsonofficial.bsky.social about Angela Rayner open.substack.com/pub/tomwatso...

A big moment in tackling the UK’s skills crisis. @MakeUK_ has published Skills for Success—a blueprint to fix apprenticeships and secure our economic future. Read the full report: www.makeuk.org/make-uk-indu... #UKmfg #IndustrialStrategySkills

Bit choked by Gavin and Stacey.

Iain Archer presenting on Radio 4 right now. It’s wonderful. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Welcome to the House of Lords on here.

ABBA Voyage is proving to be more than just a show—it's an economic powerhouse, bringing millions to Stratford and boosting jobs. A shining example of how our support for culture and creativity drives growth across London.

Uma is doing great work here.

This could work, but it also needs a psychologist involved, as it touches on themes of trauma and sacrifice.

No tyrant lasts for ever.

If you’ve not heard Mark Steel on desert island discs, you should. It’s about the most revealing episode I’ve ever heard. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The Guardian have missed the essential fact we need in this story. What’s on the other side of the window? Are they on the ground floor?

Happy 90th birthday to the British Council, who open minds, doors and borders and promote human flourishing.

I’m happy with this.

A lovely profile of @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

I’m very sad to see Louise Haigh resign. She was a highly able minister who brought energy and clarity to the transport brief. Her contributions will be missed.

Possibly the best interviewer the BBC Today programme has ever had. The corporation will regret letting her go. www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

You’re in my heart, you’re in my soul.

This fella - Richard Dawson - has today released a brilliant cynical stab at the Xmas market… and I’m playing it TONIGHT! Of course I am! 👊💥 #rileyandcoe ⭐️

This first ten years of multiplex with kids are the hardest.

I know I once had beef with jay over his utter contempt for Black Country chefs but I’m going to miss him in the Observer. I’d actually follow him to a new publication.

Brace yourselves. MPs will soon unveil their Christmas cards, featuring designs from local school competitions. The all-time winner? Former MP Michael Dugher’s entrant: an avant-garde kid who drew Santa nailed to a cross. Forget sleigh bells, that one rang alarm bells.

There’s something almost transcendent about sitting in a 90-degree sauna, the gales whistling around the corners of your wooden box, as you gaze out at the snow.

Sigh - classic fact free nonsense. ‘news’ story here totally fails to mention that Tory plans were for fines of £5k (later reduced to £3k) for each missed heat pump sale. What @Ed_Miliband has done is to reduce that to £500. Headline should read “Miliband slashes Tory boiler tax”

This is one of my favourite photographs from the nineties. The look on his face says it all!

Sorry to read this sad news. John was one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers are with Pauline and the family. news.sky.com/story/former...

Big farmer at work.

Come on board Ursula!

I didn't know this. There's so much for the new government to put right after 14 years of decisions that were not thought through

Whats not to like about this?

Age yourself with your first computer.

I grew up in a Midlands town called Kidderminster. If you want to know what it’s like, this screen grab from The Kidderminter Matters Facebook page gives a flavour.

What in earth is going on at @unitetheunion.bsky.social? www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/staff-a...

How Eluned Morgan became Labour’s most authentic leader: open.substack.com/pub/tomwatso...

Does this work? 1/ After opposing assisted dying in the Commons a decade ago, I was convinced to change my view by a constituent while serving as an MP. Their story stayed with me and shaped my perspective. #AssistedDyingBill

It’s been a month since I put up my new bird feeder and this Robin is the main recipient. It’s looking beefed up for winter compared to a month ago.

I have to remember to use Blue Sky more than Twitter.

Thinking of all those young people expecting exam results today. You're all amazing.

Out now!

Brendan Loper in the New Yorker

The employment rate could well be significantly higher than official data suggests. If so, there are implications for interest rates, productivity, an 80% employment target (& a post pandemic narrative). Important new note by Resolution Foundation. www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...

Sauna. Atlantic dip. Repeat.