On Newcastle doorsteps there is overwhelming support for the Government's decision not to join Israel and the US's war on Iran. I asked the Minister whether US loosening of oil sanctions on Russia would enable it to better support it's ally, Iran.

At @HOCcommitteesUK SITC I asked new @Ofcom chair, Sir Ian Cheshire, if he is worried about the speed of technology change impacting Ofcom's many responsibilities - from Online Safety, BBC, Royal Mail, Data Centres, Telecoms, & chatbots encouraging children to harm themselves.

Great news for renters in Newcastle Central and West. The Renters Reform Act is now in force meaning 10,000 local homes gain stronger rights and protections. Labour is delivering for renters!

Children's access to social media is a subject of general debate and a Government consultation. @CommonsSITC we looked at the underlying evidence and I asked some of those supporting a ban if better regulation was an alternative to address the harms children experience online.

Northern Stage has been a part of my childhood and so many people's for decades, I'm proud that we’ve secured £192,600 through Labour’s Arts Everywhere Fund, boosting shows, local talent & North East voices - investing in Newcastle so the arts belong to everyone.

At SITC @HOCcommitteesUK Enquiry into the Science and Regulation of Beauty Products and Treatments, I asked our panel whether there were differences in how cosmetic products and treatments were controlled between London and Newcastle - and if my constituents were losing out.

Starlink is owned by Elon Musk who advocates civil war in the UK. OneWeb is part owned by the UK Government, both are satellite telecoms companies. I asked the Digital Minister whether our critical rural telecoms infrastructure was more dependent on Starlink or OneWeb?

NHS waiting lists in Newcastle Hospitals have fallen by nearly a fifth since the General Election with over 2,500 fewer people waiting after a tough winter. There is more to be done but Labour is delivering a better NHS.

I held a debate in @ukparliament on Technology Sovereignty, a key part of our national and economic security and wellbeing. We need an honest debate on the role of foreign-owned Big Tech. These advances must empower lives in the UK in an insecure world. shorturl.fm/oHksH

Real change happened this week. The National Living Wage rises 4.1% to £12.71, and the minimum wage for 18–20-year-olds jumps 8.5% to £10.85. The biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation, tackling zero-hours contracts, supporting families, and strengthening trade unions.

Steve Rattner exposes a massive failure by the Trump administration. He confirms since Trump took office, American men have shockingly lost 155,000 jobs. Blue-collar sectors like manufacturing are completely collapsing under his watch.

28 years ago Today, Unreal was released by Epic MegaGames. The game is credited by helping to popularize the Unreal engine, which still is used today.

When you're trying to be funny but the robber is just as confused as you are about what's going on. We should've just given him our money and let him figure it out himself. Source #Robbery #Jokes #Muggings #UKLife #Darkhumor

States run elections to protect our democracy from a single point of failure. As long as I am Secretary of State, I will do everything in my power to protect your personal identifying information.

McCormick and Paris Hilton's media company, 11:11 Media, have announced plans to launch a limited-edition seasoning range co-created by the celebrity in February 2027. Learn more 👉 https://adweek.it/4ucUlYK

We must act now. I'm working on legislation to end lawless enforcement, protect children and families, and demand accountability. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Join us Sat 18 July 2026 at UEL Docklands, London 🧠 Muslim Mental Health Summit 9am–3pm MCB AGM 3pm–5pm FREE Hear experts & community leaders shaping the future of Muslim wellbeing. 🎟️ Book now: tr.ee/mcbagm2026 Sponsored by Aghosh UK

PT 1 - Thank You ELEVATE STRATEGIES!

#HonkaiStarRail When the antagonist goes the extra mile for you:

As bombs hit the ground and claim more lives, you're their last hope, Medic. Watch out! #combatmedic #indiegame #gamedev #wargame

Donald Trump is reportedly angry and ready to make *more* changes in his Cabinet. So, who's next on the chopping block?

Photogrammetry emerges as a virtual Cabinet of Curiosities, an enchanting fusion of technology and artistry. Through the wizardry of light and algorithms, it transmutes the mundane into the extraordinary, meticulously preserving every texture and nuance of reality. This modern alchemy constructs ...

⚕️ L’edat dels cribratges de càncer de mama s’amplia a partir dels 45 i fins als 74 anys. 🗣️ "Hi ha un benefici clar en la detecció precoç d'aquest càncer", explica Andrea Buron @hospitaldelmar.bsky.social | @rtvecatalunya.bsky.social

Hula hooping on the Walser Trail in Liechtenstein 🇱🇮The full Liechtenstein Trail can be walked in 4 days, across the entire country. 💫 One trail. So many stories. 💫✨#liechtenstein @fuerstentumliechtenstein #fuerstentumliechtenstein #travelclassicsswitzerland #hulahoop @travelclassicsmedia

I think it’s wrong that somebody’s supposed to have a big bag of cash in order to get into Congress. #nevada #corruption #citizensunited #campaign #billionaires

A few recent customer reviews ✨ I always love seeing which designs people are choosing for their Disney trips, cruises and gifts. What design do you want to see next? Shop: TheMousierge.etsy.com 15% off email club: bit.ly/MousiergeWeekly

Blood pays for your silence, and the bill keeps growing. They want obedience dressed up as responsibility. People who believe they built their own cage start negotiating for softer restraints instead of tearing the structure apart. Control becomes internal.

@politicaled.bsky.social @bill-maxwell.bsky.social @kathyswords.bsky.social @silverfox9.bsky.social @sydfish.bsky.social WELL, IT'S "I GIVE YOU POWER" SATURDAY ACROSS TRUMPFUCKISTAN AMERICA #NoKings #NoDictators #NoPedoPresidents #2026Bitches #ProtestThePresident #TrumpEpsteinPedoCoverUp

The first “please” is survival. The second turns dangerous. His restraint breaks. Her hatred slips. Suddenly the room is too small and the tension is breathing down their necks. A Debt of Shattered Hope is dark romantasy where begging becomes something far more intimate than planned. #faeromance

Wind and solar farms are generating thousands of jobs and powering communities all over Ireland. More than just our energy, renewables are our future. Learn more at gov.ie/OurEnergyOurFuture

hbd #svt #mingyu shake it off #carat

🐰Ire sentir saudades de vocês 🐰Yeahhh 🐰[Lendo um comentário] “Pare de ser tão fofo—” 🐰? 🤨 🐰O quêêê— Ele não quer ser fofo! 😭

From emergency response to urgent deliveries, drone operations must be fast, safe and reliable. ✈️ 🎥This video captures the main takeaways from SAFIR-Ready project, highlighting how advanced U-space services can support time-critical missions with real societal impact. #DigitalSky #Uspace

"6 pro-palestine activists arrested in Washington SC. Instead of spending Eid with our families, human rights advocates are currently in jail for speaking out against israel’s rape, torture and abuse of Palestinian Hostages"(Hazami Barmada)(I had to cut the video to put it here) #US #Palestine

The only person Wes Streeting cares about is Wes Streeting He's shown that with his attitudes towards his own (LGBTQIA+) community In interviews he comes across as a slimy git that would throw his own Grandma under a bus if he thought it would give him a leg up Any more questions please ask!

TO ORDER: finishinglinepress.com/product/and-... Small Press poet Sarah Daugherty’s first full-length book, And Now This, is an exquisite collection of poems. Each poem transforms everyday moments into profound reflections. #poetry #poems #imagery #life #punkrock #hope #resiliance #littlethings

L’astronaute Victor Glover avait oublié que la caméra était allumée dans la capsule Orion. Il s’amusait à tourner sur lui-même. Cet exercice en micro-gravité montre bien la conservation du moment angulaire. En l’absence de couple extérieur, le vecteur L reste constant en direction (axe rotation).

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Wisconsin is set to give $2 billion of tax breaks to some of the richest data center corporations in the world. If corporations are going to profit off of our communities, they need to pay their fair share.

From its full story mode and character progression to getting off your board and exploring levels in a whole new way, Underground completely changed what these games could be. #gamingpodcast #gaming #nostalgia #retrogaming #tonyhawk #skateboarding

2024 Best House Mix - Green Velvet Live @ Drumsheds, London @FutureHousMusic @_House__Music @GlobalHouseAlliance #Housemusic #Techhouse #Basshouse

This print sale at the Guardian ends tomorrow! (after that these three prints will be gone forever.) guardianprintshop.com/pages/tom-ga...

Been playing with particles in blockbench today, pretty neat thing, i think i'll start using them for some stuff later.

Celebrating the achievements of area graduates with Senor Salutes. See the full page here: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/senior-salutes-2026/ 

El Salar de Uyuni presenta su famoso “efecto espejo” durante la temporada de lluvias, que generalmente va de diciembre a marzo. En estos meses, las precipitaciones cubren la superficie del salar con una delgada capa de agua que refleja el cielo de forma casi perfecta.

A bad cop?!

Miller is so racist....

Decisão dos EUA sobre facções: Lula fala em soberania e interferência estrangeira; ministro da Fazenda diz que ameaça o PIX. Confira reportagem completa:

Kager Knueppel's fast break and finishes with a dunk for Wisconsin Lutheran, they now have a good lead on Madison Memorial. #wiaabb

We can’t have a wealth tax because **checks notes** the rich will use their children as money‑mules to smuggle cash to Morocco. 🩲💸✈️ 🇲🇦 A non‑AI‑generated clip (I promise) of 🎩 Lord Bethell (a.k.a. Cash’in Underpants) on BBC Politics Live explaining why a wealth tax wouldn’t work. 1/3

2 DAY SALE! This shirt and more available at my store. teepublic.com/stores/volpedesign #shirt #design #scifi Music by @davidjosephwesley.bsky.social

One judge scored the fight a 95-95 draw, while the other two judges scored it 96-94 in favor of Han, allowing the El Paso native to successfully defend her title. More: https://www.ktsm.com/sports/local-sports/stephanie-han-beats-holly-holm-in-rematch-to-retain-wba-world-lightweight-title/ 

Wait! I know what will cheer up @joybella.blacksky.app. Did you hear about this? I hope Mamdani seizes all the abandoned buildings in East Harlem and gives them to the community.

Protest in front of ICE HQ here in DC wrapped up with spirited cries of, “Nazi scum!” and “Fuck your jobs!” #ICEOUTFORGOOD

Them: “Wow… you’re glowing.” Me: “Thanks. It’s the perimenopause, insomnia, and low grade feminine rage. Nature’s highlighter.”

🕺“Die Jugendarbeitszene in Österreich ist zwar klein, das ist aber auch eine Chance. Man kennt sich und kann rasch Dinge bewegen.” #StimmenVomImpulsBrunch

Hey, it was the early aughts! We talk about the under seen Penélope Cruz film Woman on Top in this podcast clip! Follow the link of your choice below for the full episode! 🍎: tiny.cc/TMRApplePC 🟢: tiny.cc/TMRSpotifyPC 📺: patreon.com/themixedreviews

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He promised to lower gas prices. He lowered them. Then he blew it up — literally. Trump’s Iran war erased every penny of progress at the pump in one week. #TrumpsGasProblem