Tony P

@Pitchy
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Music fan, part time bookworm and centre-left leaning middle aged grump. I live in the North East of England and can occasionally be seen running or practicing martial arts badly.
Peer makes official complaint about Ben Houchen

Liberal Democrat peer Paul Scriven has made an official complaint to Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) regarding mayor Ben Houchen’s refusal to declare a business trip to Albania on his register of interests.

Yorkshire Post
World hits record land, sea temperatures as climate change fuels 2023 extremes

The target of keeping long-term global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) is moving out of reach, climate experts say, with nations failing to set more ambitious goals despite months of record-breaking heat on land and sea.

Reuters

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Years ago I worked as a tech advisor for NGOs, and alongside one client I ended up present at some meetings of ministers, and watched a press conference Tony Blair did. It was astonishing.

I won't bore you with details of the campaign I was part of, but Blair had a statement about a thing relating to it.

Around 60 journalists all wanted to ask about other things.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that getting to your desk half an hour early on a Monday morning will result in all passwords expiring and the internet going down. How is your Monday going? #mondaymotivation

Rural poverty: the hidden issue in Thirsk and Malton | The government seems unable or unwilling to address rural poverty, whilst being happy to remove the safety net of public services | Bev Southwell

#RuralPoverty #Yorkshire
https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/rural-poverty-the-hidden-issue-in-thirsk-and-malton/

Rural poverty: the hidden issue in Thirsk and Malton

The government seems unable or unwilling to address the issue of rural poverty

Yorkshire Bylines
We’re getting ready to install a new kitchen next month. How can a kitchen draw hold so much tat?
And, quick follow up; does everyone have a #messydrawer?
Seven years ago, after the results of the Brexit referendum came through, this young woman was asked to put her thoughts about it on camera. Her eloquent words spoke for so many of us – and her worst fears have tragically come true.
#BrexitDay

Johnson stands down from office after failing to deliver economic improvement, failing to level up, failing to make Brexit a success, failing to unite the country, and failing to be honest | Andy Brown

#JohnsonRanAway #BorisJohnsonResigns
https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/johnson-lied-to-the-very-end/

Johnson lied to the very end

Johnson leaves after failing to level up, failing with Brexit and failing to be honest

Yorkshire Bylines
NEW COMMANDMENT:
Thou shalt not use your religion to take away other people’s rights.