I’ve finally deleted Twitter👇 Hold whatever opinions you like, but interfering in overseas democracy and inciting violence has to be rejected by right minded people. The biggest power we have is who we choose to allow to monetize us.

In common with millions of others, we have abandoned the toxic environment of Twitter and transferred to Bluesky where we hope our 2,500 followers will find us as we rebuild our profile on a kinder platform. If everyone sang every week, the world would be a nicer place!

‼️ stop what you are doing and read this 👇 (I recommend the commute friendly audiobook 👂) Always inspiring @rutgerbregman.com has done it again. We CAN change the world 💪 www.waterstones.com/book/moral-a...

What an extraordinary book! Written in 1934, shows how Nazi policies crept softly in with devastating consequences. Poignant description of the 20th century, stark warning for the 21st 😢 #sallycarson #crookedcross #itshappeningagain persephonebooks.co.uk/products/cro...

What an amazing woman Donna Ockenden is. Shedding a tear hearing her story. Each of us can make things better where we stand. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

For the last 50 years the richest 1% have been getting richer by more than 400%. But for the 99% then have only gotten 8% and actually since 2008 the 99% have been getting poorer. It is time for the rich to get poorer.

Timeless post...Starmer is absolutely smashing this, and I thank the Lord every day he's our PM.

youtu.be/pvT3aQjLxdE Here's a 🎶 twist on Coldplay's thumping #VivaLaVida we're calling "Puppets on a Kremlin String?" It reflects on the grotesque media spectacle hosted by #Trump & #Vance yesterday at the White House. In solidarity with Zelensky & Ukraine. #SlavaUkraini #Dontabandonthem

Remember how Tories and Deform banged on about a 'war on drivers', and how woke and stupid this was? Injuries down by 26%, 100 fewer deaths. #wato www.bbc.com/news/article...

No space for a street tree on your road? Think again! By working with your local authorities, we can find a way around most problems standing in the way of you sponsoring a tree outside your home 🌳🏡

There are around 10k private school kids in Edinburgh. 51 have moved to state schools in January. As I've repeatedly said the effects of VAT on fees are going to be minimal. www.thetimes.com/article/ab42...

For too long we’ve tolerated shoddy roads that aren’t just a nuisance, they’re dangerous and cost families £100s in repairs. Having secured a record increase in local road repair funding, back my campaign to fix our roads 👉 forms.gle/CeZNaTptH587... hitchin.nub.news/news/local-n...

Last month I met Oliver Stech when he led rehearsals & a concert I was in. We also saw him rehearse with his fabulous Boys Choir. An amazing 48hrs, I learned so much from his kind leadership. He is sorely missed, never forgotten. Be kind, tomorrow is not guaranteed ❤️ kurier.at/chronik/nied...

We had a busy weekend last week talking to voters on the doorstep and we'll be doing the same next weekend Hitchin Labour are also pleased to announce our candidates for Country Elections Ian Albert for Hitchin North, Indie Sunner for Hitchin South and Nigel Mason for Hitchin Rural

If you’re a constituent in Datchworth, Burnham Green or Bulls Green, I’m holding an advice surgery this weekend in a village hall near you 🫵 This is a chance to discuss local issues, casework or any matters I can help with 🗣️ Please get in touch on [email protected] to book a slot 📧

For too long, renters haven’t been properly protected against landlords who seek to exploit them. It’s time to put that right. Our renters rights bill 👇 🏡 Bans no-fault evictions 🏡 Protects tenants from damp/mould 🏡 Limits the rent landlords can demand in advance

Well this is fun! 👇 #maps #datavisualiation

Is the UK government bankrupt? www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeH5...

More great conversations back out in Hitchin this afternoon! 🌹 Lots of support for recent announcements of investment in GP and hospital appointments. After years of neglect, it’s time to get the NHS working again for all who need it 🏥

The day Freddie died I wore my Queen tshirt underneath my regulation white shirt and tie to school 😢 I also got thrown out the common room for playing Queen on the stereo that day. #LikedQueenEvenWhenItWasUnfashionableInThe90s 😜 #totp

#totp sounds as good now as it did then 🤩

Happy #FranzFerdinand new music day! Got this on a loop in prep for #Tramlines ☀️ 🎵 #Hooked 🤩

Trees do incredible things for our wellbeing and psyche 🩺🧠 Sponsor a tree outside your home to reap the health benefits of nature, including: 🌳 Lower blood pressure 🌳 Improved mental health 🌳 Healthier pregnancies 🌳 Reduced prevalence of asthma

Keep an eye out for any organisations you love and support popping up on 🦋 Then #follow and #engage, help them make the move stick 😁

Do you know a UK-based wheelchair user who works in a lab and would be willing to user-test our prototype of what is believed to be the first-ever lab coat adapted for wheelchair users? Please share far & wide! Interest form: forms.office.com/e/66FhcQjqRT More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east/new...

Tell me, John Lewis, are you selling many of these 👇 to Scottish households? 🤔 😆

Been reading my new Christmas book 😋

Do you have a favourite spot in your local park? Could it be enhanced with a tree? 🌳🌲 Our work with local authorities means you can sponsor a tree in your local park, as well as outside your home! Start 2025 with a treat for your whole community to enjoy 👉 sponsor.treesforstreets.org/start

Are you already missing your Christmas tree? 🎄 By sponsoring a tree outside your home, you can have your own tree to admire all year round! Apply today for your very own street tree 👉 sponsor.treesforstreets.org/start

I’m determined to post hope this year. I believe inequality is the root of most of the problems we face. I’m hopeful that this govt takes the bold steps to redress the balance. That’s what change means to me. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Inequality...the root of all evil? www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Oooh, twisty!!! #potterythrowdown

James is winning this, surely?? #potterythrowdown

Elkie Brooks aka the 3rd Ronnie! #totp

One of the joys of #BBCRadio4 is that you hear diverse ideas and perspectives, often on subjects you are less familiar with. The #ReithLectures this year were fascinating and thought provoking 👏 👏 👏 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Watching the New Years Day Concert and eating Mozart Balls. Happy New Year 🥳

Happy new year folks 🥳

One reason you may find it “quieter” here is that you are not being constantly goaded into posting by algo-driven outrage fuel. Embrace the mental health dividend. To fill your feed, follow more people.

It’s not #totp but BBC2 is a total musical treat tonight

Yesterday on BBC Radio 4 PM, our chief executive Matthew Taylor set out why restructuring the NHS isn't the answer to addressing its challenges, but that changing the way money flows from the centre is key to enabling the Integrated Care System structure to work. Listen back. 🎧👇

“The Government should make building hundreds of thousands of council homes its defining purpose. No other policy, achievable within a Parliament, would have greater social and economic benefits” @andyburnham.bsky.social👏 www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Actually, I think you’ll find that Good King Wenceslas wouldn’t even have eaten Pizza, as he died in the 10th Century and tomatoes weren’t introduced to Europe until the 1500’s. #DeepPanCrispAndEven

I have made a #DuvetKnowItsChristmas bingo card! And done alt text on it (as everyone else should, if they're able).

Bravo @rhodri.biz for bringing #DuvetKnowItsChristmas over here 🤩 👏 👏 👏 Grounded this year for boring reasons, so all in our lovely own beds, chip in anyway 😁 gofund.me/cdd7cbba

1/ So, where were we? Oh yep, #duvetknowitschristmas. Firstly, some admin: Twitter/X has evidently been run into the ground by a preening, self-radicalised clot, so while there's a slim possibility that this annual celebration might be thriving over there, I won't know cos I won't be looking.

It's great to see that #DuvetKnowitsChristmas has moved to Bluesky formally this year. 🛏️

Are we making #JoinIn a thing on here then for tomorrow?

Be sure to help those in need at Christmas — and if you're feeling extra festive, maybe dismantle the systems that create and perpetuate poverty.

#Messiah on #BBC4 🤯 Just brilliant 🤩 👏 👏 👏 (Nearly as good as me and Helen last month)

www.justgiving.com/campaign/xma... It’s the anniversary of me accidentally getting stuck in the junction of Bancroft and Hermitage, while all the tractors filed past for 45mins 🤪 enjoy it #NorthHerts folks 🤩🎄