What a load of rubbish. Our rights in Britain do not come from the Human Rights Act or the ECHR. In fact, before it was wildly overinterpreted by Strasbourg judges, the ECHR exported British rights to the rest of Europe. A 🧵

If I ever spoke to my Conservative Group on Enfield Council this way I’d be out as Leader within a week. Leadership is about respecting colleagues, taking on board their views and coming to a decision together. Enfield Labour act the same way as Reform in Kent.

She was on her own. No backup. No time to think. 💙 When PC Rhona Adams arrived at a McDonald’s in Bradford last June, she was single-crewed and expecting to check on a vulnerable woman in distress. What she walked into was something else entirely. The woman had locked herself

So this is what Reform gets you: 1. Higher taxes 2. Worse services 3. Scrapped funding for schools to have asbestos removed 4. Key statutory meetings that oversee children in care or social care ignored or cancelled 5. A council leader that swears at people who disagree with

The 2011 film Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy has to be one of the greats in that genre. A stellar cast including Gary Oldman and Colin Firth. Definitely a future classic!

"I really believe the Conservative Party is the best vehicle to save this country that I love. Unless that ceases to be true, I’m completely orientated to their success.” Katie Lam interviewed in the Sunday Times:- thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

Just going to leave this here.

Bolivia, another failed socialist state has now turned to capitalism to sort out the mess left by 20 years of socialism. UK is going the same way, over taxed, too much bureaucracy and too little talent in Government.

A second grooming gang survivor has resigned from the Government's national inquiry panel. It's appalling to hear the Government is considering changing the remit to downplay the racial and religious aspects of these crimes. Victims and the public deserve the whole truth.

Admiral Horatio Nelson's Coat, worn at the Battle of Trafalgar. The hole made by the bullet that killed him can be seen on the left shoulder. National Maritime Museum Trafalgar Day 🇬🇧

On the central reservation outside Warren Street station in London is a sizeable encampment of people rough sleeping in tents. This is in the Holborn and St. Pancras constituency. If only the local MP was in a position to address the issue.

Over recent weeks, ReformUK-run Kent County Council have been claiming that they have saved tens of millions of taxpayer money. Much of this is smoke and mirrors. What isn't, is either misleading, false, or the result of the work of the previous Conservative administration.

Yesterday matters got considerably worst for Reform UK in Kent County Council with 4 councillors suspended. So much for the promises made to Kent voters.

Melanie had a warmth and kindness that made a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her positivity and generosity of spirit reached across political boundaries, and she was respected and admired by colleagues from all sides of the Council. Our thoughts and prayers are with her

The ultimate (vindictive and ideological) goal of socialism is to destroy wealth. It really is that simple. thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

📈 Breaking: UK inflation stuck at 3.8% — the third month in a row 📢 Still far higher than 🇫🇷 France (1.1%) and 🇩🇪 Germany (2.4%) 💷 Persistently high inflation means higher Government borrowing — already £100bn in the past 6 months 🔺 Jobs tax driven up the cost of living

Drop in food prices has prevented CPI inflation rising further to 4pc this month. If food prices rebound next month, inflation will rise again.

For those who still believe that leaving the EU hit UK food prices 👇

How many of our young people know anything about Lord Horatio Nelson or the Battle of Trafalgar?

No-one told us the one in one out scheme had a return clause! What a joke!