Former MPs who then go on to work for lobbying firms should be banned from holding a parliamentary pass. I don't care whether they want a haircut or a "cuppa with old colleagues." It's not as if I have a pass from any of my old workplaces still. @spotlightcorruption.org right to call this out.

Latest episode of The Chair Company and it keeps getting better. Hilarious but also deeply unsettling TV.

The Chair Company leaning into the unsettling Twin Peaks feel while still being hysterically funny. If you haven't watched it yet. Best thing on TV for a while.

Steve Reed certainly should be looking at asylum accommodation contracts break clauses. Private firms awarded Home Office contracts to house asylum seekers & making significant profits in the process are unaccountable, opaque and unwilling to meet elected members. This urgently needs to change.

Chair Company episode 2 - again pure genius. Best way to describe it is like a slapstick Twin Peaks. Tim Robinson is one on his own.

Just discovered the Blackpool Bitcoin millionaire story. Absolutely wild.

Only one episode in and already the best thing on TV this year..

The Chair Company...Tim Robinson is a one of a kind comedy genius.

Bringing (cracked) CDs back. The perfect autumn album? 🍂

Pink Floyd - Dogs youtu.be/tq3bYPLBcA4?...

Might joing Reform they look like a positive bunch

I signed this letter. This isn't about party politics but about my constituents. Only last week Japanese manufacturer Astemo confirmed £100 million of investment into new highly-skilled jobs for the electric vehicle supply chain right here in Horwich. Reform would rip that up. Irresponsible.

My constituents pay their taxes, why shouldn't Russian oligarchs? It's time to build a tax system where everyone pays their fair share 👇

My statement on today's breaking news regarding Bolton's university...

Labour's Polly Billington MP responds to Reform's letter: "Reform UK can't just go around writing unhinged letters threatening investors with reprisals for growing our green economy and creating good, well-paid jobs. Here's my response and the questions they need to answer - signed by 58 Lab MPs."

incredible Brian Wilson self-edit here:

Remember the person that brought this joy to the world. youtu.be/Jn2PNlhvy8E?...

Sly Stone, one of the most influential and groundbreaking musicians of the late-Sixties and early-Seventies who smashed the boundaries of rock, pop, funk and soul, has died at age 82 rollingstone.com/music/music-...

RIP

“Whilst kayaking, I’ve had rocks thrown at me by other river users. I’ve had threats of my tyres being slashed. And I’ve had landowners threaten to drill holes in my kayak or call the police” “All because of disputes over who can access our rivers.” Find out more 👇 observer.co.uk/news/the-sen...

Another in the series of AI is pure evil.

Local businessman, Dougie Mercer, speaking about the trade deals that the Labour Government has signed in the past couple weeks. This is good news for Bolton and our country.

“One person who swam at the Kinder Reservoir trespass in April 2025 was @philbrickellmp.bsky.social, MP for Bolton West, who wants to see England adopt the same approach as Scotland”: www.bbc.com/news/article...

There's something sociopathic about AI. That graft, craft and talent are meaningless.

"The nature of forgeries, a subject on which I may boast of some small expertise, is to fool the least discerning, not the most; it is to convince the general public that true greatness never existed, that imitation is reality, that shoddiness is quality. It is an assault on pleasure itself."

AI is a potential parasite if it isnt controlled.

Statement from all three Bolton MPs regarding the suspension of the Vice Chancellor and other members of the senior leadership at the University of Greater Manchester (Bolton)

It will never cease to amaze that Van Morrison wrote a whole album like Astral Weeks and also wrote a whole album about the evils of lockdown and Facebook.

Outstanding Facebook posting. Elite performance.

Bad elections for Labour but they are in Government and a lot of this is about taking the pain. Labour need to up their game fast but it's easily turned around. The Tories on the other hand. Wow.

Chilling in the evening sun, bit of Yo La Tengo on the stereo, Erdinger in hand. Bliss.

Glasman is a clown. Self appointed leader of people he doesn't know. Talks about a pro worker settlement while cosying up to Bannon and Trump, two people who have got rich from leeching off the hard work and creativity of others.

Behind is the creepiest house I've ever seen but I didn't take a picture of that in case I got haunted...

This Marcus Rashford looks like a good player.....

Here we go!!!!

Continually baffled by TV and movie producers making things supposedly for children but clearly aimed at adults. This Harry Potter thing looks horrendous and aimed at adults who should grow up.

now *this* is the anecdote of the day

I offer my full support to Wera. The UK has strong and historic links with Hong Kong and MPs should be able to scrutinise developments in HK without fear of retribution from the Chinese Government.

Went to watch Minecraft Movie and whoever did this review is right miserable.

Absolutely brilliant night watching a bit of music from Eliza Carthy in the local park. Didn't know what to expect but the Beacon events stage is fantastic..

Absolutely brilliant night watching a bit of music from Eliza Carthy in the local park. Didn't know what to expect but the Beacon events stage is fantastic..

Define your musical taste in 5 bands/artists: The Beatles Talk Talk MF DOOM John Coltrane Kraftwerk Joni Mitchell

Every British person who backed Trump (didn't have to actively back Biden) has played a small part in damaging the global economy and UK national interest.

Economy might be tanking but it's boom time for photographers who take pictures of people with their head in their hands in front of screens full of wiggly lines.

Starting to think this Donald Trump guy might not know what he's doing? Definitely something to consider there.

What are you seeing? #randomsongs

Really been hit by the clock change for the first time in my life. Is this old age?

Small point but where's his suit?

Can't Stop by Red Hot Chilli Peppers Lazy Sunday by Small Faces Young Girl by Gary Pucket Anything by Sheeran, Maroon 5, Sam Smith, Fag n Bone Man (any commercial big ballad 'I'm a misunderstood heart of my sleeve man with emotions') any bad cover of a great song.