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"A conservative activist who has consistently defended the January 6 storming of the Capitol has been nominated by Donald Trump to serve as the permanent top federal prosecutor in the city where it happened." theguardian.com/us-news/2025/f…

‘Fighting for the Future of Local Government in an Uncertain World’. Harriet Shone shares her key takeaways from our recent event, including a reminder that even in the face of global uncertainty, local government remains vital. Read the full blog here. tinyurl.com/mr3fa2vp

We all need high levels of Rowan at the moment, to protect us from the state of the world. Follow The Shropshire Witches Podcast for more fascinating stuff..

A warm welcome to Andrea Newman who will join the LGA as Director of Communications & Engagement Andrea comes from Surrey County Council, bringing with her extensive comms experience across board-level, national & local government environments More 👇 local.gov.uk/about/news/and…

Quite moving. I assume Tom Hanks is already cast for the film. bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cl…

Not sure this is worthy of celebrating. But still nostalgic for the early days of conversations, collaborations and jokes. Now there’s no reach and zero engagement. #MyXAnniversary

I’ve finally succumbed to the AI doll trend. Not sure I got the prompts spot on. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.

From my Paris hotel balcony…

A tad crowded in the Impressionist wing of the Musee d’Orsay, Paris today. I’m told the pictures are lovely.

Sunset over the M6, which coincidentally is the title of my new album.

Just remembered the kids have a 7th birthday party this afternoon and I don't have time to go to the shop and this is the only card we have in the house

My Saturday Night Play (at the RSC, Stratford): Titus Andronicus. Shakespeare’s bloody, feverish, shocking, blackly funny Roman history play. Picture shows the empty stage at the end after a series of murders, mutilations and other horrors.

Why do they call it the Spending Review when a lot of it is about not spending?

#UFO #GoodNightFriends

First joke on the first episode of BBC Scotland’s new series of Breaking The News today. The side hustle going well #breakingthenews

Wimbledon starts today. Then it’s the Last Night of the Proms, Bonfire Night and Christmas.

Avanti showing how not to do comms when problems occur. Three trains to try to get back home from London and the current one gets me into the wrong station and is more than an hour late. What has been said? Claim for delay - no apology no assistance Avanti West Coast at a new low

Pete Jackson

Another topical news bit for me in today’s BBC’s #BreakingTheNews Two hits in three episodes is a personal best, so quite pleased with myself.