"Pensioner sued for not paying water bills to polluting firm in sea sewage protest Chris Stanley, 81, is refusing to pay Southern Water after the company was fined a record £90m for dumping sewage." And there it is. The paradox, the insanity and obscenity of the sewage scandal.

🔴Another Billion in Conservative Crony Contracts: Landmark Investigation Reveals New  ‘Red Flags’ in Covid-Era PPE Contracts Max Colbert @mc00.bsky.social on a shocking new report that updates our investigations into pandemic contracts with a “profound” risk of corruption bylinetimes.com/2024/09/09/ano…

To be fair to the Tory government at the time, there were elements of the Covid pandemic that no-one had ever seen before. Like the UK's VIP lane for PPE deals, the only country in the world to have one

An emotional reunion with my grandparents tonight, first time seeing them since my marathon. Tried not to cry but truth be told, they were always there when I was suffering and they have always supported me in dark times. Can’t wait to tell them what is next in plan!! ❤️

Rest in Peace Lord Vader

Morning Standing tall, standing proud - our little robin She made a gorgeous nest in the nest box at the back of the garden and successfully raised two babies so she deserves to have top position in the garden #tuesdaymotivation

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and the message is “Changing the narrative.” Talking about suicide doesn’t increase the risk. Ask someone, #StartAConversation For anyone feeling low and alone.. please reach out 💛

it is quite astonishing when you think about it. For the next three months all of the money from your water bill will be spent on nothing but debt interest payments and dividends. Not fixing the sewage system, not securing London's water supply, not providing a better service

“As part of her campaign, Ms Bateman will be handing a 50,000-strong petition to Downing Street on Tuesday, calling for more government action on sewage spills.” That’s today! Follow here for more updates 🏊 👀 inews.co.uk/news/devon-tow…

Will many of those prisoners released early reoffend? Yes. Guaranteed. Would they have reoffended if they’d served their full sentences? Yes. Guaranteed. The problem isn’t early release, it is a prison system that fails utterly to rehabilitate people’s lives. #r4today

Of the 10 most deprived areas of the country, 7 saw far-right riots last month. We must call out racism but we must also address deindustrialisation and decline. Communities need investment and a sense of pride. Easy to bemoan populism but it doesn't come out of nowhere.

"Have a great Wednesday."

🔴Keir Starmer’s Promised ‘Covid Corruption Buster’ is Being Set Up to Fail, Former Anti-Fraud Chief Warns Ex-Serious Fraud Office chief Sir David Green KC says he is “depressed” about the apparent downgrading of the role, Josiah Mortimer reports bylinetimes.com/2024/09/11/kei…

Morning These are the kind of autumnal mornings I can get on board with The air feeling slightly fresher, the skies clear with the odd sprinkling of cloud and sunrises to swoon over Perfect #thursdaymotivation

"Charity sea swim cancelled over sewage discharge." Yet another impact of the filthy mess that is the water industry. You can't even organise a charity event without South West Water getting in the way. Is there no end to it? 🤬🤬🤬 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🚨UPDATE: Data released this morning shows that PPE deal fixer, Samir Jassal, also directly donated £10,000 to the Tories in the lead-up to the election.

This is why we are marching, to clean our seas, our rivers and our lakes. March for Clean Water. 26th Oct, Parliament Square. Time to turn your outrage into action. #FloodTheStreets.

The 30 second TV advert? #FloodTheStreets

Marieha Hussein has been found NOT GUILTY!