It’s honestly like something out of The Office the way the camera zooms in on Bale after catching Rio looking crestfallen.

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That walk into work tomorrow

Winning tonight means that bit more because it was *him* lifting the trophy. The guy who signed that contract the summer we couldn’t attract a manager, the guy who has represented our club with class & brilliance for a *decade*. The legend who stayed.

'Public sector reform isn’t a nice-to-have policy ambition anymore; it’s a survival strategy.' 🗞️In the LGC, Solace President Robin Tuddenham calls for bold thinking, dynamic reform, and the revival of Total Place. Read the article here 👉 bit.ly/43tUhcT

Perfect three act structure

'Change is inevitable. But progress? That's a choice.' With recent local elections making serious waves in the sector, Managing Director of Solace Graeme McDonald looks for opportunity for reset in his latest piece for the MJ. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/43MwKCW

'Local authorities are not just service providers, they are place leaders, economic convenors and international connectors.' 🗞️Pam Smith in the MJ makes the case for local government's place in the UK's global trade strategy. Read more 👉bit.ly/3HKvFnK

🎉 Celebrating Partnership at our Solace Summer Social tonight! 🌟 We're incredibly grateful to our amazing members and business partners who help us empower local government. 🙌 Your innovation, insights and support make a real difference - building stronger communities

Another £30bn on defence. U turn on winter fuel. Rebellion on plans which just slightly slow huge increases in spending on disability benefits. If spending goes only one way then so, inevitably, will tax. Historic increases already this decade. Looks like a lot more to come.

Tom Stannard discusses today's 10 Year Health Plan, discussing Solace's efforts in this space, how the plan 'echoes that focus on prevention and population health', as well as the challenges still to be faced by the sector. Read here 👉bit.ly/3ItxyFu

📣With ever-increasing demands on the sector and its people, this week sees the launch of Solace's new Commission on Professional Standards and Ethics to support local government leaders in the challenges of modern public service. Read more here👉bit.ly/3ZZ254b

Can’t believe all this media coverage of « Charlie » Kirk . It’s America’s issue not the UK’s.

Govt can cut benefits or raise taxes at a moment’s notice. Give nearly 20 years notice of an increase in pension age and apparently compensation may be due at a potential cost of billions; to be paid by younger generations. Ludicrous. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

What has Bentancur got on Frank? Performances horrific game after game and somehow he's the only player not being rotated. 😞

Michael Bond: “Ivor's idea was to combine a three-dimensional puppet Paddington with two-dimensional cardboard backgrounds and supporting cast, with Paddington the one colourful character set against muted backgrounds, rather like an early Peter Brook stage set. 1/2

Spurs will continue to go absolutely nowhere under Thomas Frank. This is all a complete waste of everybody’s time.

🚨⚪️: Dua Lipa's name is among the attractive options and has been discussed by divorced dad. 🇦🇱👀

My first game! Somehow seems more than 34 years ago...

Chuck Norris could stop a chainsaw with his bare hands. May his memes live forever!