I love watching MPs swearing in following an election. It’s an easy way to learn new names and faces and gives a great insight into the religious, national and political identities of members. Here’s a thread of some of the more interesting moments from the last couple of days🧵

Changing of the guard, Indian-Pakistan border

Gold-plated Pension(er) You mean this one?

Our political leaders will be debating this over the coming days. Here are the migration figures for NI. Our population gain has been 2,300 people. This is after a 2020 report showed a net emigration of 3,300 people. Important context for the legitimate concerns debate

Everyone's timeline needs a cleanse and it doesn't get cleansier than Snoop Dogg dancing for a horse at the Olympics:

Got sent this and I love it, beautifully frames the hypocrisy of those involved in the #FarageRiots Satire in case it's not obvious #UKRiots #FarageIsAFanny

Saw this mural today in #Derry down on the quay - isn’t it lovely #AmeliaEarhart (Amelia Derry Earhart @EoinMcFadden Iain Gray Clare McGee) #womeninaviation

I'm not voting for the candidate who demeans women, calling them "dumb," "nasty" and a "fuc*ing b*tch." I'm not voting for the candidate who was credibly accused of rape and sexual assault by 26 women. I'm not voting for the candidate who was found liable for sexual assault.

New from Police Federation: Widdis letter ‘attempt to gag, embarrass and chastise’ Chief Constable   The Chair of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland, Liam Kelly, says a letter sent to the Chief Constable by the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Justice appears to

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Have tried on three devices to watch Ulster Rugby BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) but Premier Sports has no "submit" button for either bank card payment or PayPal payment. Shambles.

🚨Former Head of MI6: “I think Brexit has marginalised us. It was kind of intended to do exactly that.”

This was the shot I was after - a selfie with Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) over the Giant's Causeway!

#SUFTUM the Union Bordeaux Bègles squad arriving at Belfast International Airport for tomorrow's match with Ulster Rugby

I'm done here 😬

Great to see a Rory Gallagher statue in Belfast. Time for a Gary Moore statue now.

Here's someone in California who ignored warnings and didn't evacuate in time. I'm assuming they're ok because they managed to post the video. #Palasadesfire

Police are currently on scene at a road traffic collision on the Ballygowan Road, Comber. The road is currently closed and will remain closed for some time. Diversions are in place. Please seek an alternative route.