I don’t speak of this often but listening to Nigel Farage in tonight’s debate I must. My dad was an immigrant. From the moment he arrived in this country he worked hard every day in labouring jobs. My most vivid recollection is of his tired & weary eyes and oil stained overalls

Today, the Scottish Parliament passed Gillian Mackay MSP's Safe Access Zones (Scotland) bill. It brings an end to the intimidation of women seeking abortions or health care experts by establishing 200-metre buffer zones around health care settings.

Köln is Scottish.

Really positive feedback today in Brighton Pavilion for our amazing candidate Sian Berry. Brighton knows how much of an impact a Green MP can have, but we can never be complacent, if your local and have some time spare come up and help the campaign!

Ok, I was wrong. THIS is my favourite chart about the last 14 years of British politics: ft.com/content/1cc501…

With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more

We're heartbroken by the passing of Jackie Hagan, a brilliant northern disabled artist and a true wordsmith. Jackie was one of a kind - raw, vital, quirky, quick, and seemingly invincible. We supported her in her piece, 'This Is Not A Safe Space.' Her unique voice and spirit will

Reminder that it would cost £1.3 bn to scrap the two-child poverty cap and instantly lift 250,000 kids out of poverty

Spotted in the wild in Stuttgart - great to see Mimbre continuing to represent UK outdoor work abroad!

Did you know we take commissions for fabrication work? We provide tailor-made solutions that meet your specific needs: from large-scale public installations to circus props and fire sculptures. Find out more: 101outdoorarts.com/fabrication-wo… #OutdoorArts #FabricationandDesign

Please remember the climate on 4 July. Parties without serious plans to rapidly & drastically cut the burning of fossil fuels don't deserve your vote. This is by far the biggest national security issue we face. #VoteGreen

10 years ago today, Eric Garner, 43, was executed by the NYPD. His final words, "I Can't Breathe."

The Fonz dancing to Disorder - Joy Division

A few years back I worked on a documentary about the inevitable end of the Marshall Islands. This is the future for countless communities around the world. Capitalism is the prime driver of climate change, and capitalism is neither willing nor able to stop it.

A truth every artist knows and a crisis for our whole society. "The UK now has one of the lowest levels of public funding for the arts and culture among European nations." theguardian.com/culture/articl…

"In our league table of culture spending, the UK is in the relegation zone." Actor, director and Campaign for the Arts trustee Samuel West (Samuel West 💙💛) discussed #TheStateOfTheArts with Tom Sutcliffe (Tom Sutcliffe) on BBC Front Row. 🎧 Listen in full: youtube.com/watch?v=WMtcCe…

I keep thinking how 3 little girls were killed & more were hurt & traumatised, & instead of talking about their precious lives, we are being forced to focus on violent entitled white men burning cars & towns, who don’t give a shit about women’s & girls’ safety.

From a space for cars to a place for people in one of my favourite client cities, Groningen Netherlands. Another powerful before-and-after transformation 1960s vs 2021. In recent years one of the city’s biggest challenges has been where to put all the parked bikes… seriously.

Creative Scotland’s multi-year funding decisions delayed by three months until end of January, due to ongoing uncertainty over its own funding, which will hopefully be clarified in Dec budget. Yet more uncertainty for Scotland’s struggling culture sector… More soon The Stage

James Brining has been appointed artistic director and co-chief executive of Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre (The Lyceum) Read more 👉 thestage.co.uk/news/appointme…