Very proud to be one of the plus 22.

What I am standing for...

Tonight, we have passed a budget that delivers Sutton's future. Despite these uncertain economic times, the Sutton Lib Dems are always the ones fighting for the very best for Sutton.

Absolutely colossal night of success for the Lib Dems. In the 10 byelections, the LDs have gained from the CONs, GRNs, INDs and LAB, with a narrow loss to REF by 31 votes in Babergh. Scoreboard: LD 7, REF 1, CON 1, IND 1. I assume the media will cover this as breathlessly as every opinion poll?

DCP campaign manager, @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social spoke to Emily Jeffrey this morning on BBC Sussex about the lack of funding for special education needs and how to improve the system. Listen from 2:07:05 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Ten years ago today I drove into a mulit-story car park with my bike on the roof. You don't make that mistake twice.

“The government should concentrate on addressing current failings in the mainstream system, not on removing vital rights and protections.” @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social in @thetimes.com (paywalled) www.thetimes.com/uk/education...

"The SEND community is not asking for anything special - we are simply fighting for an ordinary education, an ordinary commute to school, and a seat in a classroom where a child or young person can learn." @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

WE'VE WON THE FUCKING CUP

One more game

Listen at 21 mins 30 seconds. Geoff Norcott is aiming directly at me. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Where does the time go? This little girl is 14 today.

To have been absolutely perfect, Dunk would have missed his penalty, but you can't have everything.

If Carlsberg did FA Cup Quarter Final Saturdays

Ground number 26 that I've cycled to.

“Disabled young people tell us how few opportunities there are for inclusive work or training so we are extremely concerned about the removal of under 22's access to top-ups to universal credit unless they are in work or training.” @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

"Provision of this type if done right can make a real difference, children can still be part of their local communities but get the specialist support they need." @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Alternative headline: Strangeways here we come

Second 100-miler of the year - just two days after the first and couldn't have been much more different. A much easier ride back home with much nicer weather

Did my first 100 miler of the year yesterday. Fair to say I could have chosen a better day for it - headwind and heavy rain especially towards the end of the ride. It should be better for the return journey tomorrow.

If you missed DCP Campaign Manager, @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social last night on LBC talking about the SEND crisis, and the impact it is having on families, you can catch up below from 1:04:15. (Sign up needed) www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...

We're expecting our campaign manager, Stephen Kingdom, to be on LBC at 11 tonight to talk about this story www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-n...

Just been listening to Right Here, Right Now by Jesus Jones. I'm not sure we could be further away from the joyful sentiments of that song with the way the world is now. youtu.be/MznHdJReoeo?...

Gosh. schoolsweek.co.uk/lower-your-t...

Listening to the Today programme piece on the Merseyside derby. They interviewed some Everton fans as they left the ground on 90 mins. Who on earth leaves their derby match before the final whistle when there is only one goal in it?

This is so well deserved.

I miss Michael Olise

Sometimes I worry about AI taking over the world, and then when I left YouTube music shuffle music for me, it doesn't realise I probably don't want Christmas carols in February

London 7 Manchester 1

A win at Old Trafford and Wharton back. If Carlsberg did Sunday afternoons.

North Street/Mill Lane area in Carshalton is going to a 20 mph speed limit. Signs go up from Feb 3. Mill Lane is a useful backstreet cycle route, avoiding main roads. Abuts other local 20 mph zones and cycle routes. Map: drive.google.com/file/d/17X73...

My birthday t-shirt. My wife knows me well.

All the 5s! How did that happen?

I suspect Trevoh wishes he was still at Palace.

A bit late to this one, but here you go. Real Brighty and lego Brighty.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde Hero.

Tell us you've never seen Mateta score before without telling us you've never seen Mateta score before.

The interaction between SEND law and procurement law was always the kind of stuff that hurt my head. Interested in any views from SEND wise heads (eg @captaink77.bsky.social @stevebroach.bsky.social ) on any pitfalls in this new guidance from DfE assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67869d...

This is quite cool - letter from the Department for Education and Science saying my mum had qualified as a teacher from 1965.

i don’t understand how, psychologically, a person gets to a place where they interpret sign language as some kind of attack or imposition on their life. like, what the fuck is wrong with you?

Can someone tell me how an amendment at second reading works? My understanding was always that there were no amendments at second reading (and I have worked on quite a few Bills over the years!)

Freezing cold ride into work this morning. But we can finally put to bed the myth that no-one will cycle in the winter: loads of people out and about on bikes.

Is there a better sight in football than Lewis Dunk watching Palace score

If you insist on naming the Palace Brighton rivalry after a road, then it should be the A23, not the M23 - it goes much closer to both towns/grounds.

What is unconditional love? This Brighton fan taking his son to a Christmas party at Selhurst Park! But what an amazing night - thank you @cyclingtheseaso.bsky.social

Although I've always liked a stout, I didn't drink it that often when I was a drinker. Now I'm teetotal, however, I've found the best non-alcoholic beers are stouts.

Arguably Leicester getting a point isn't great for Palace, but you'd have to a heart of stone not to laugh at Brighton throwing a two goal lead with four minutes to go.

Arsenal have now scored 22 goals from corners since the start of last season. Just 21 more than Palace.

There was a brief period in the mid/late 90s when my career trajectory was in line with the new head of the Civil Service. They rather diverged after that

For the "people won't cycle in the rain" brigade, all the regular cyclists in my office have cycled in today.