A brilliant Banksy.

Growing the economy and providing jobs outside the South East with wages significantly above the national average. Apart from a culture war there is absolutely no benefit in Reform or the Tories attacking net zero. And by the election, the net zero war will have been won!

A medieval port, once grander than London, was slowly devoured by the sea. Its ruins are gone, but the echoes of its past still linger.

The most important thread you'll read today. In brief: Europe has the power to save Ukraine and slip into the leadership position America has vacated. It must grasp it. And Europeans must pressure their governments to do so.

Insurrectionist supporter, Vance, lectures European leaders on democracy. Who the hell do these people think they are? They supported a violent coup to overthrow a democratic election in their own country, pardoned the guilty and now lecture us? Unbefuckinglievable. And yet also, tragically, not.

NEW: Starmer comes out strongly in defence of Jess Philipps and against Elon Musk who he suggests is "far right". . He says those who are spreading "misinformation" and "lies" about Phillips and child sexual abuse "are not interested in victims, they are interested in themselves."

Despite all of the challenges - legal and meteorological - we did it! After 40 years of damaging deregulation, Greater Manchester has this morning successfully retaken control of the whole its bus network. 🙌🏻

Ever tried wild swimming? From festive plunges to year-round dips, it’s more than just a chilly thrill. 🏊‍♀️ @gardeningkate.bsky.social dives into the benefits, the gear, and the community spirit that keeps swimmers coming back. Read on! eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/wi...

Finally! @therestpolitics.bsky.social has followed me to @bsky.app … surely Rory Stewart can’t be far behind. Latest Q and A v foreign policy focused - Georgia Romania Russia/Assad Ghana Korea but we also discuss Labour messaging post Starmer reset speech

Sterling close to its highest value against the Euro since the Brexit referendum. Markets appear to be rewarding the prospect of long term British political stability. Not something you’ve been able to say for a while.

Kemi’s attacking sandwiches Nigel’s going after semi-skimmed milk Labour? We’re getting homes built