At 68 am I the oldest barrister to be given a red bag? @barristersecret.bsky.social thinks I’m in the running ??

Why are we closing our eyes to Gaza’s horror? Matthew Paris writes what many are thinking but are refusing to say #Gaza

You can hear the #bees ! #Spring #BeautifulBritain #Charnwood #Wisteria

The two are not mutually exclusive - indeed they sit together.

Friday's FINANCIAL TIMES UK EDITION: World reels from Trump trade shock #TomorrowsPapersToday

Friday's GUARDIAN: Tariff turmoil wipes trillions of dollars off global stock markets #TomorrowsPapersToday

Friday's i: Britain threatens America with new 'Tesla tax' as stock markets tumble #TomorrowsPapersToday

Friday's SUN: Bog off, Trump! #TomorrowsPapersToday

Friday's TIMES: Trillions lost as Trump tariffs hit global stocks #TomorrowsPapersToday

Wednesday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...

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As prisons minister Lord Timpson says reducing reoffending is his primary goal in government www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Reoffending now costs £23.6 billion a year, according to new economic analysis for @thetimes.com Crime and Justice Commission www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...

There’s little animosity between #Forest & Notts County - not uncommon for fans to alternate home games between Meadow Lane & City Ground - so it’s a real joy to see @NFFC playing superb football with such success (7-0!!) @footballontnt

Looking forward to reviewing tomorrows papers on SkyNews with Theo Usherwood From 10pm with Barbara Serra Hope you can join us!

Has the Times sacked its Media Correspondent? Scrolling through its news list and it’s missed a huge story involving the monarchy, journalist ethics and a billion pound cover up at a hugely powerful media organisation. Surely more important than whether dogs suffer from January blues?

It’s so obvious it shouldn’t need stating - taking down the barriers to trade with the #EU which were created by #Brexit will boost our economy - if the Govt is serious about growth (it is) then FGS get on with it!

#Trump delusional divisive dangerous

Not for the first time, the Leader of the Opposition was wrong. Please read the statement from the APPG on British Muslims below. #PMQs

“Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness” Nothing about this definition prevents discussion, investigation & condemnation of any crime. Proud to have helped define Islamophobia #APPGBritishMuslims

The NHS faces a mental health crisis We're launching “Every Minute Of Every Day”, a fundraiser to support healthcare workers. Help us raise £50,000 to fund Weekly Support Groups for a year. https://s.mtrbio.com/wkgaezsoyk #EveryMinuteOfEveryDay #MentalHealth #NHSWorkers

Noel was working at #Lincoln crown ct today #KCHGardenSquare www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

They jumped before they were pushed #Broxtowe #Labour The new ‘Independents’ never supported Starmer & their treatment of their party’s Parly candidate from the time of her selection was appalling. @JOCampbellMP has shown courage & dignity. She deserves the support of everyone in Broxtowe.

Bloomin’ beautiful and bloomin’ cold! #Winter #Lincoln

Um … why is my better half watching racing on the tele??

Mist rolling in from the Trent !! 1-0

Happy Birthday to Britain’s oldest barrister! On Christmas Day, Noel Philo celebrates his 90th birthday. Noel still practises at Lincoln crown court & is a member of KCHGardenSquare in #Nottingham. Sending Noel many happy returns and here’s to many more!

Our rarely apologise, never resign bishops don’t deserve comfortable lives in the Lords | Catherine Bennett

This has had me giggling all afternoon. It was posted by @lisagillmore.bsky.social on X, but unfortunately she is not very active here, and I just have to share it. "Planning Christmas dinner like"

This is NOT what Thomas said as the report states “an intermediate court might reduce the pressure on crown court lists, he also said the situation was so dire that the justice system would need more money regardless” Sick n tired of sloppy journalism! #Guardian

As I understand it the current contracts require Serco & GeoAmex to produce defendants by 3pm! www.theguardian.com/law/2024/dec...

#Lincoln #Christmas

#Liverpool fans singing “sacked in the morning” 😂 what a great game

When you’ve told your client not to make things any worse when they speak to Probation for their Pre-Sentence Report.

#GreggTwoGsWallace states the complaints against him are from “middle class women of a certain age” dispelling any allegation that he’s an odious misogynist It’s yer ‘ormones luv !

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“Carr, in post since October last year, said the ministry of justice was “one of the most underfunded departments across government” and that “we have courtrooms and some entire courts being stopped running for significant periods”. www.ft.com/content/edb7...

Timely…

Looking forward to reviewing tomorrow’s front pages on #SkyNews at 10.30pm. Hope you can join us #BarbaraSerra #TheoUsherwood

One of the main reasons there is such a mismatch between reality & public opinion is because so few cases are reported. It’s rarer than hens teeth to find a reporter in any court centre never mind a court room @tomcalver.bsky.social @rachelsylvester.bsky.social @davidgauke.bsky.social

Back in 2012 I spoke out in favour of assisted dying I very much hope todays MPs will back Kim Leadbeaters PMB which is motivated by compassion for the terminally ill & provides safeguards & protection for the vulnerable. #dignityindying #KimLeadbeater www.dignityindying.org.uk/news/dignity...

NEW: Huge poll by More in Common finds the public support assisted dying by 5 to 1. Massive week for Parliament as it grapples with what could be the biggest social change in a generation.

Fascinating thread from @tomcalver.bsky.social. Public perception of criminal sentencing remains wholly out of kilter with reality. We need politicians and elements of the media to start treating the public as adults, and debating the topic on facts instead of lazy and hysterical misinformation.

A fair & efficient criminal justice system is a cornerstone of a civilised society. Ours is broken & needs urgent funding to fix it. Especially in difficult times, Govts make tough decisions on their priorities: delivering justice must be a priority www.thetimes.com/article/2fdf...

I WEEKEND: Weight loss jab hospital cases surge #TomorrowsPapersToday

Hoping the heating has been fixed so it’s business as usual today #CourtsCrisis

This cold snap was accurately forecast but a number of Crown Courts cannot accept prisoners because the cells are intolerably cold causing more delay. #CourtsCrisis

BREAKING: Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died, aged 86. His family say he passed away to the sound of jazz music at his care home, where he'd been living with Alzheimers in recent years. A towering Labour figure - Blair couldn't have governed without him.