3/4 young people are asking for access to youth work, NYA research shows. With so much evidence of its impact, let’s hope whoever is in government on Friday takes note. Teenagers ‘crying out’ for return of youth clubs in England, study finds theguardian.com/society/articl…

Ok, so it's been reported Keir Starmer, if he becomes PM, wants to clock off at 6pm to spend time with his kids. The thing is, that's not what he said. (He only wants to ringfence Friday evening and he accepts that time might get disturbed). Herewith the verbatim transcript:

Labour's Wes Streeting talks about coming out and his relationship with faith 👇

This is a great thread for this election morning! ✖️

If you're at or want to go to Uni, or are the parent of someone who does, even in 5 or 10 years, this is a must listen. Student loans are misnamed, misframed and misunderstood. Make sure you understand how it really works. And pls share with anyone it's relevant to.

Heading for bed, with alarm set for 3.30am - hope to then see what Godalming and Ash, Billericay and Basildon and our own Brentwood and Ongar have decided…happy to see good ol’ North East constituencies meeting their self imposed deadlines too!

STARMER: "Changing the country is not like flicking a switch. It's hard work, it's patient work... we have earned the right to re-light the fire"

🚨 BREAKING: There will be no final result in the general election today as the Inverness count will undergo a recount tomorrow at 10:30am Two more seat results expected today: - Dumfries and Galloway - Basildon South & E Thurrock (in the afternoon) Tomorrow: - Inverness

Thread 🧵 👇🏼

My government will restore politics as a force for good. Let's get started.

Part of the routine now!

Youthscape Central Satellites Event is a space for leaders to take time to relax & connect with other youth workers. We also have a Live Lounge in the evenings - if you're a musician & would like to join the team get in touch! 🎶 ➡️ Email us on [email protected]!

Cannot wait to see them tomorrow!

Car packed, enjoyed a clean & hot shower 🚿 & about to head off to Shepton Mallet for team set up day ahead of Satellites Event starting tomorrow! Really excited to be bringing a group from Hutton Parish this year & praying for God’s love & hope for all who are joining us!

Find me on FB and Insta/🧵@wondering_what_next - will be bowing out of here in a little while. 👋

Lovely to be with some of the London Diocese apprentice scheme members & many other Children, Youth & Families Workers at #GrowingYounger retreat at Ripon College Cuddesdon this week - thanks to Alice Smith & to all involved & Southwark Diocese

I've been thinking about the reason that Sir Keir put forward for the assisted dying debate: "I made a promise to Esther Rantzen before the election that we would provide time for a debate and a vote on assisted dying." This is not the same as: 1. We think it is in the public

Spending a quiet, free evening catching up on the recording of the recent CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons (CENDD) national online conference with Pete Wilcox and many others in conversation about diaconal ministry, oversight, leadership. So helpful and rich with new ideas! Thank you all!

Tonight we're at St Philip's Church, Earl's Court W8 celebrating the clergy who completed Launchpad TEN! 🥳 After hearing from Youthscape about the positive long-term impact of the course on churches where clergy completed earlier courses, we're hearing from those who've just completed it.

As someone who speaks a 2nd language at about the same level of fluency as Zelensky’s English, it surprises me that no one has referenced this in their analysis of the oval office row. Nuance, dexterity and manners are very hard to achieve 2 against 1 in a foreign language