Great night tackling contemporary themes of conflict, isolation and division by demonstrating our togetherness through creativity and community. So many moving parts delivered with aplomb. Well done London Symphony Orchestra

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I'm glad the Greens are winning seats. They deserve far more of them, given the scale of their vote. I just wish it didn't at the expense of Thangam Debbonaire. She'd have made a great culture secretary

Agreed. theguardian.com/culture/articl…

This is so great. A serenade for democracy.

Nothing more uplifting than hearing children sing beautifully, and politicians who 'get' music. Head slightly 🤯 at seeing this.

Agree re specialist pathways but it needs 8 to 10 years investment and £2k per child per year. Got to get real re cost. Currently it's privileged parents. Where's the State? theguardian.com/culture/articl…

I’m nothing but proud today of my Pop, our President, Joe Biden, who has served our country with every bit of his soul and with unmatched distinction. Not only has he been—and will continue to be—the most effective president of our lifetime, but he has likely already cemented

Great music in opening sequence. Getting some Phantom vibes. Good job Paris #OpeningCeremony

I can't imagine how terrifying it is to do an Olympic Opening without a full rehearsal. French Stage management got nerves of steel. Who ever is calling this, you're amazing! #OpeningCeremony

Congratulations Errollyn Wallen.

Proud? Yes. instagram.com/p/DA8tGRJMALz/…

Seeing tiny world class specialist institutions like BOVTS no longer viable hurts us all. theguardian.com/education/2025…