V interesting polling research on Reform weaknesses. TLDR: reduce salience of immigration as an issue & frame conflict with Reform around economic issues, and attack Reform on links to Trump and corporate lobbying.

This is amongst the most impactful two minutes of broadcasting I’ve ever seen. By Emma Murphy, International Editor, ITV News. #Gaza

The earthquake that hit Russia today is the 7th largest quake in the last 100 years. Watch out for plenty of aftershocks too.

"How is this a government still not decisively cut off, sanctioned and embargoed? How is this a government, still, that David Lammy thinks he can “urge” to do the right thing?"

Few shots from Brazil. Loved the diversity, street vibe and architecture in Rio/Sao Paulo.

Really interesting documentary series covering the Balkans, which I'm hoping to get out to this summer. Great for A level Geography #geography

Donald Trump was recruited by the KGB in 1987 and given the codename "Krasnov", claims a former Soviet intelligence officer. uk.news.yahoo.com/donald-trump...?

Demon Copperhead was excellent. Both harrowing and entertaining at the same time. Second great Barbara Kingsolver novel I've read, alongside the Lacuna #booksky

Interesting proposal from the Senedd, and v topical in the current debate about free speech and truth. Going to use as a starting point for a debate with my politics class next week.

Finally got round to watching Anora. Mikey Madison deserves her Bafta for the acting. Felt it lost its way ever so slightly in the chase scenes, but overall a very good film with a poignant ending.

War crime after war crime and zero consequences.

4th or 5th cold this winter (losing count). Definitely the worst thing about working with kids. At least meteorological spring starts in 13 days ☀️

Just started watching Ted Lasso. Lots of good quotes in it. Particularly like this one: Be curious, not judgemental

The new Ofsted report card doesn't meaningfully improve things. Ofsted should be primarily focused on informing govt of failing schools & providing support rather than giving parents a subjective, simplified report of a school. Why not a written report?

An interesting bit of context to the discussion surrounding Ukraine at the moment. Trump clearly thinks the Russians have something on him.

Really don't want to go on strike again but 2.8% is a joke when there's a recruitment crisis.

Saw Blitz this week. Normally like Steve McQueen stuff but it felt disjointed and contrived, and the script was weak.

The number of Brits who think leaving the EU was the right decision is at its lowest level EVER. This is a moment. New polling from @yougov.co.uk five years on from Brexit.

Was wary about indulging Robbie's arrogance but this felt sincere and heartfelt. Also, really well produced and choreographed.

I understand that Lab don't want to reopen the Brexit divisions but this completely ignores where public opinion is at on this issue. Closer EU relations are popular with the public and would help boost growth.

Bir Tawil is a 2,000km area of unclaimed land on the Egypt-Sudan border, which neither country claims due to a border dispute. #geography #geographyteacher

So Elon Musk does a Nazi salute twice and this is how the BBC report it?

Always find this a great way to start teaching economic migration. The UAE has one of the world's most gender imbalanced populations (70% male) #geography #geographyteacher

Wonder if Trump even knows how much land the US would gain from invading Greenland and Canada... #Geography

Saw this last night. Really touching film and standout performances from the two leads. Highly recommend!

Leaving the EU looking increasingly insane given Trump's rhetoric and US uncertainty. Time to pivot back to Europe fast.

On any given day about 20 volcanoes are erupting on land. This is a great live volcano/earthquake map #geography #geographyteacher

I really think we need something like this in British schools. Feel like I'm combatting fake news in nearly every lesson these days.

Babies freezing to death; water sources deliberately blown up. How long will this depravity go on for? The Labour leadership needs to find its moral compass and start holding Israel to account for blatant war crimes.

Finally got round to watching Anatomy of a Fall last night. Slow start but the acting is incredibly good. Deserving of its Oscar.

A few sunset shots from Xmas eve in Agadir 🇲🇦

Top 3 books I've read this year - Girl, Woman, Other - Young Mungo - Nothing to Envy: Real Lives in North Korea #booksky

Obviously very welcome news coming out of Syria. Worth noting that much of the Middle East's chaos is partly the result of the arbitrary borders drawn up by Britain & France in 1916

Given what I've heard about Mossbourne over the years none of this surprises me

A reminder #itwasntalandslide

Love the lyrics for Falling Together by Jamie xx. A play on Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot. Such a great closing song for the album.

Great to see Nao at the Round Chapel last night. Excited for her new album in Feb.

It's insane that campaigners are having to take the government to court to stop the sale of weapons to a suspected war criminal.

Bit windy out there innit? UK is one of the windiest places in the world right now.

Hope the assisted dying bill passes in a few weeks. 2/3 of people support it. Time for politics to catch up with societal changes on this.

One of the biggest threats facing the UK and yet you almost never hear about it. We need to talk more about the risks posed by AMOC collapsing

Saw this last night. Always thought Lesley Manville a great actor on screen but this was another level. Well worth seeing.

It shouldn't be possible for people to move into a new block of flats and complain about noise from existing venues. It's the price you pay to live in the middle of a global city!

About time. Surely we need to stop all weapons sales to Israel now?

Good docu on iPlayer at the moment that covers all angles in this debate. Well worth showing if you're teaching Politics

Sad news about Prescott. Not enough working class politicians in the Cabinet these days. Will always remember this classic youtu.be/WKM6nn8ie2A?...