“ Margaret McDonagh was an exceptional activist whose wish to improve Britain demands respect, whatever vour party” Super-Insightful comment & historical perspective (as ever) from ⁦Daniel Finkelstein⁩ in today’s ⁦The Times and The Sunday Times⁩ #margaretmcdonagh thetimes.co.uk/article/ca6ca8…

🌞Take a new look at what’s on your doorstep this summer, from entertainment & events to sport, culture and parks; there's so much to see & do! 🏓Council Leader Cllr Ross Garrod launches #ReDiscoverMerton, encouraging everyone to enjoy local gems. 👉merton.gov.uk/rediscover

What’s your favourite Jane Austen quote? Let’s remember her today by her words. Perhaps: “You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope.” #JaneAusten #Persuasion

#OnThisDay 1805 Lord Nelson embarked his flagship, HMS VICTORY in HMNB Portsmouth for the last time. She sailed the next day and 5 weeks later, both her and Nelson would be immortalised after one of the UK and Royal Navy most important victories at sea off Cape Trafalgar.

Crumpet alert. And I am late with this….HIS* birthday yesterday… 🎉🥳🎂. 29 September 1758. This is William Beechey’s portrait of him, 1800. Nelson was 42… Any excuse. You are welcome.

🚨 OFFICIAL: Victor Osimhen personal statement about Napoli & his situation. “Coming to the City of Naples in 2020 was a wonderful decision for me. The People of Napoli have shown me so much love and kindness, and I will not allow anyone to come between us”. “The passion of the

On this day, 21 October 1805, the Royal Navy under the command of Lord Nelson defeated the (on paper) stronger combined French and Spanish fleets under Villaneuve. Below J.M.W.Turner’s 1822 painting. #traflagar #turner #nelson

Today I am announcing that I will be seeking the Labour nomination for the Croydon and Sutton London Assembly selection. This is an area where I have deep roots having grown up in Addiscombe and Carshalton, along with where I first joined the Labour Party in 1994. 1/5

Huge congratulations to Merton MP, Siobhain McDonagh , who is made a Dame Commander in the #NewYearHonourslist2024 - so very well deserved. She’s a fabulous MP. 👏👏🏽👏🏼🎖️#newyearhonours #honours

I missed this last month, but, the London Borough of Merton has been named as the second best place to retire in the U.K…. #londonboroughofmerton #mertoncouncil #londonlife #merton #retirement timeout.com/london/news/si…

Kelly Jones💛💙 Thanks Kelly, I suppose it’s possible Nelson & Emma Hamilton had a nibble from this tree… I'll pop over there when I get a moment & check it out London Mulberries @Merton_Hist_Soc moruslondinium.org/map/215

AFC Wimbledon Hopefully, NUFC will give you guys the gate receipts to help out with repairs, etc. It'll be good to see the Wimbledon fans back at SJP 😉

Notre Dame Cathedral isn't just an architectural masterpiece... It's a Phoenix rising from the ashes of 2019. Let's check out the geometry, engineering and willpower that make this 860 year old temple truly extraordinary... 🧵

Yesterday marked one of the most significant days in the naval calendar & the 219th anniversary of #TrafalgarDay 🫡 A ceremony took place onboard HMS Victory where sailors & guests took time to remember Adm Lord Nelson as well as all those who fell as a result of the battle.

Merton is the 4th best place to live in the UK.... #paradiseMerton ... sports facilities are one factor in the data. Well done, ⁦Merton Council⁩ ....#londonboroughofmerton #merton lbc.co.uk/news/is-your-a…

In 2017 after the death of the late Tessa Jowell from a Glioblastoma Department of Health and Social Care gave National Institute for Health and Care Research £40,000,000 for brain tumour research. Shockingly it’s still not spent. In that time 22,400 ppl incl Margaret will have been diagnosed & most will be dead. Why aren’t they sacked?

We've approved our budget for 2025/26 ✅ Protecting vital services ✅ Investing in the things that matter to you ✅ Keeping Council Tax lower than neighbouring Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Croydon Find out more 👉 merton.gov.uk/council-tax-be…

On this day - 16 December 1725 - #OTD . Jane Austen was born at Steventon, Hampshire. She died age 41, 18 July 1817 - 6 outstanding novels later - helped change the art form. Cultural icon. #austen #JaneAusten #austen250 #250yearsofjaneausten

Happy Birthday to Jane Austen! 🥳 TONIGHT we celebrate 250 years since the birth of one of Britain’s most beloved authors. Join us for a special live online Chalke Talk at 7pm. Book your tickets: chalkefestival.com/chalke-talks-l… #janeausten #janeausten250 History with Jackson

My thoughts this Sunday - #Burnham and #Peltzbeckham - block them both.