My fullest solidarity with Pedro Sanchez.

Politics is a contest of ideas, not a litany of insults, abuse and attacks on family.

I have sued Manos Limpias and Miguel Bernal and won for similar defamations. #PedroSanchez

Pedro Sánchez

America has given Ukraine a reprieve with a $61bn package of military and financial assistance to help it fight back against the Russian invaders. But more battles lie ahead econ.st/3UxoJhG 👇

Opinion | Gateways or Gatekeepers?

Universities in the landscape of class. #HigherEd bit.ly/3UxWejS

'We need to resurrect a new spirit of global cooperation to rebuild trust, heal divisions & place humanity on the path to peace.

I call on all governments and leaders to spare no effort to bridge divides, renew dialogue & trust, and deliver a peaceful future' - António Guterres

Very disappointing that 187 Tory peers this afternoon stopped proposals from Sarah Olney and SalBrinton which would have given victims access to transcripts of sentencing remarks and judges' summaries free of charge.

This is an insult to victims.

Today we remembered Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole. He tragically died after selflessly jumping into the Thames to save a woman.

Today, with his family we established Folajimi Day - calling on Londoners & beyond to pledge their time to help others in honour of Folajimi

#folajimi

I believe we must do more to defend our country, our interests, and our values.

That starts today.

University presidents are struggling to respond to pro-Palestinian protests. The trigger for the latest troubles was the arrest of more than 100 Columbia students. The move only inflamed matters—and provoked more protests: econ.st/3xQ5Nls

A new piece! Looking forward to hearing Hereford Sixth Form College choir tomorrow in Hereford Cathedral.

Who is, or rather was, #StGeorge ?

Did the patron saint of England really slay a dragon? 🐲⚔️
Was he even English? 🤷‍♂️

Find out 👇

open.edu/openlearn/hist…

Well done Jess! Incredible achievement for an incredible #Hereford charity!

Congratulations to Sharad Kerai, a LSBU Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice (with global engineering business Mott MacDonald) for being named Apprentice of the Year by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation CIHT 👏👏👏

#LSBUAwardSuccess
lsbu.ac.uk/about-us/news/…

And still they run!

⁦SE16⁩ Our huddled masses - and huge congratulations to all. And a big cheer for David Noakes - powering ahead!

⁦SE16⁩ Elite women down Jamaica Road just now. We salute you.

Maybe the penny has dropped with #GBNews owner Sir Paul Marshall that there isn't a big enough audience for a UK Fox News?
America seems to have more people who believe lies and conspiracies
I read that there are signs in the USA that right wing media is dying off there too

With the scrapping of FA Cup Replays “the magic of the cup” is lost and lower league clubs will, as always, be the ones lose out most.

I sincerely hope that the decision is reversed.

Completely agree, this decision must be reversed

My thoughts are with the residents of #Chernihiv who suffered again from vicious Russian missile strikes this morning. These foul attacks on Ukraine’s citizens must be defeated, and those responsible brought to account. We #StandWithUkraine

Pope Francis leading the Regina Coeli and prayers for world peace and especially in the Middle East - a fitting note on which to complete these three blessed days in Rome in Eastertide