CEO of Boots Seb James endorses Labour and Starmer

For the first time, this is what a Master’s degree looks like.

Today, my daughter #RachelHandlin became the 1st person with #Downsyndrome to earn a graduate degree.

In the world.

Ever.

Rachel says: “I won’t be the last.”

CalArts BFA 2020.

Pratt Institute MFA 2024.

Legend.

Before UK 'joined Europe' in 70s, it was known for its dirty beaches

While in the EU (mostly following EU norms) it wasn't much of an issue

Since Brexit, sewage problems and dirty water seem to be daily headlines now, unlike in any EU country ↙️

Some are joining the dots ↘️

Brexiteers repeatedly promised “frictionless trade” on the same terms as before. In fact expensive new Brexit checks are causing chaos at the borders, with perishable items held for up to 20 hours. Yet another Brexit lie exposed. apple.news/AxXC1UPhuSwqFX…

We’ve shat on one of the UK’s best industries, with potentially devastating effects on the economy. Yay us.

Starmer going after Sunak for prioritising the elimination of coloured lanyards was perfect. It gets to the heart of the worst thing about Sunak’s premiership: his obsession with irrelevant crap like meat tax, seven bins and Rwanda.

UK goods trade is getting absolutely mullered. It's mad there's not more focus on what on earth is going on

‘Brexit was a huge bet against the idea that geography mattered to economic and security policy in the 21st century. Geography won.’

They've already taken over the Conservative Party and turned it into Blukip, with predictable electoral consequences, but the Tory Right will never, ever be satisfied and they will never, ever take any responsbility for the mess the party is in

Direct from the brilliant Ruby Wax herself and @SkySarahJane, we're doubling every donation to mental health charities reaching those who need it most this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek . You can find Frazzled Cafe and over 150 other charities on our website: bit.ly/K2MSocial

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One in six species on the brink: a timely warning from the heads of the UK’s biggest four countryside charities writing for the i National Trust RSPB Woodland Trust🌳 The Wildlife Trusts

Four leading nature charities have joined together to sound the alarm as one-in-six species in the UK face extinction

🗣️ National Trust, RSPB, The Wildlife Trusts, Woodland Trust🌳

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.James Chapman is spot on in City A.M.: “Brexit has been a failure, and politicians can’t ignore it forever” cityam.com/the-notebook-b…

Last week I wrote about this for Progressive Britain arguing Labour must embrace, not dismiss, closer EU partnership as critical to Britain’s prosperity.

This is a genuine Leave campaign video from the 2016 referendum.

Notice how absolutely none of the claims it makes have since come true?

In fact, they provide a useful shopping list of all the things that have been made worse by Brexit.

Called it. A worthy winner

Too cheeky for Lembit

The winner of the Northern Lights photograph competition 🏆

1. Switzerland 🇨🇭
2. France 🇫🇷
3. Greece 🇬🇷
4. Ireland 🇮🇪
5. Cyprus 🇨🇾
#Eurovision

Surely that’s the winner? Amazing vocal and staging #Switzerland #Eurovision