NEW: Leader of Kent County Council Roger Gough tells ITV News Meridian he’s “stunned” that the county has missed out on getting fast-track devolution while Essex and Sussex have been accepted by the government.

Dame Sarah Mullally told me it was a "beautiful day" as she set off on her 87 mile pilgrimage from St Paul's to Canterbury. It's the first time a new Archbishop of Canterbury has made the six day journey along the Becket Way ahead of their enthronement.

MPs will have an opportunity to debate the impact of silica dust exposure in the workplace this week. Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis called the Westminster Hall debate and has previously proposed legislation on greater prevention and monitoring of silicosis.

EXCL: Sir Keir Starmer tells me the SEND system “isn’t working” and commits to “bringing forward reforms in the new year”. The PM also reveals to ITV News Meridian that the issue of supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities is raised with him more than any other.

Clocking off for Christmas 🎄 After a whirlwind 6 months in Westminster, I’m ready for “a bottle of something creamy and a box of chocolates”. See you in 2025!

NEW: Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin is calling for Ofwat to waive its £22m fine for South East Water and replace it with an enforced investment plan. The water regulator proposed the penalty for multiple supply failures in Kent and Sussex from 2020 to 2023. Full story👇 www.itv.com/news/meridia...

Sussex PCC Katy Bourne welcomes government pledge to change police guidance to give stalking victims the right to know the identity of their stalker at the earliest opportunity.

NEW: Conservative MP Kit Malthouse tells me Robert Jenrick's sacking "doesn't come as any surprise" and that Kemi Badenoch has been "decisive". "You need an ideological coherence within a political party." 📺 'The Last Word' tonight on ITV1, ITVX & YouTube

EXC: Kemi Badenoch has denied that a local election slogan to 'lower taxes' meant council tax would actually go down. The Conservative Leader told ITV News Meridian: "Council tax goes up with inflation… We’re not saying people are going to have less [tax] than they paid before."

Exclusive: The family of British Army veteran Mark Houghton MBE say he feels "deserted by the state" after being denied disability benefits following a "catastrophic" E-scooter crash in Dubai. Mark's son, Lawrence, says they're fighting "tooth and nail" for support. 🧵 (1/3)

Steven Miller is literally being called out for his racist behavior and it's EVERYTHING. Credit: @briantylercohen.bsky.social | Source #Icannotprovidealistofhashtagsthatpromotehatespeech.IstheresomethingelseIcanhelpyouwith?

#Euro 2012. Chaos on the streets. #Croatian fans clashing with police. Then something bigger happened: #BadBlueBoys #DinamoZagreb #ultras pulled a #Torcida fan #HajdukSplit ultras to safety. In #Croatia, these groups are fierce rivals.🇭🇷 #football #footballnews #footballfans #footballculture #fyp

UK at UN: War could end the moment Russia stops its invasion. Putin can't achieve his goals by military means. Putin is desperate to convince us all that Russia's victory is inevitable and our support is lost cause. But no one is falling for it. Europe's support is here to stay.

Join our team for a fun highlight of some student favorites in our next-door neighbor, Ocean Beach! Featuring the alumni-founded coffee shop of OB Beans and the groovy scene of Cow Records, before heading to the beach! ☀️ 🌴 What are some of your OB favorites? 🤩 🌊

Murder, mystery, and Hawaiian heritage 🌺 Dive into Leilani Kealoha's most dangerous case yet! Can she stop the Warrior Spirit? 🔍📚

This is one of the creepiest stories that I’ve come across in a long time… Here’s the story of the New England Highland Fox! #fox #wildlife #animal #ai #hallucination #nature #biology #science #stem

Trump and Noem took resources away from critical DHS programs to boost ICE’s terror in our communities. At House Democrats' Minnesota hearing, I spoke with Mendota Heights Police Chief Kelly McCarthy on how this was never about safety.

Oak catkins are all over the ground this time of year where I live! #nature #trees #science

🏆 Europa League path confirmed 🤔 How many changes to make in Europe? 📋 Brighton preview @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by @mikeyclarke22.bsky.social and @stevebattlemuch.bsky.social #nffc 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/k97k77cc 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/2vycbnke

My alias Yotsugi work☺️ 🌃OUT NOW The Great Longing/Vocal From. Discipline of Freedom(Album) fjd × davide perico × mellow dive × Yotsugi Via. Chill Italy 2025/1/17 Sing for me, sing ,my soul 🌃Listen open.spotify.com/album/7zs2SE...

Never a doubt, Zeke!! 😅

For the first time, we have something we agree with Peter Thiel about. We were shocked too. @haitch.bsky.social @goldman.blue

Are you ready to vote in the Dublin Central by-elecyion on 22nd May? Register to vote on CHECKTHEREGISTER.IE with your PPSN and eircode. It only takes a couple of minutes!

“..I think he’s the best defenceman in the Draft” Craig Button on Manitoban Carson Carels in our discussion about potential 8th overall picks for the Jets. Media: illegalcurve.com/tsns-craig-b...

@mcfaulmike.bsky.social says leaders like Putin celebrate the increasing polarization in the U.S. McFaul's latest book is a must-read for anyone hoping to understand how we came to what he calls a moment of global disorder and his prescription for future American leaders. Full episode out now!

WATCH: “Every other country has immigration laws, I don't see why our country shouldn't,” says Jenny Liang She’s the GOP-endorsed candidate for Minnesota House District 40A, and spoke with Liz Collin about immigration and political hostility. Full interview: https://youtu.be/DXC_ZXDUyBc

The founders intended our U.S. Senators to serve as a moderating, independent check on presidential power, especially in foreign relations. Unfortunately, that “independence” is missing from Idaho Senator Jim Risch.

My mom, my pillow.

Die Fledermaus hat sich auch zur Bespaßung eingefunden. Sehr schön.

HAPPENING NOW — Iranians and freedom-seekers gather at the U.S. Capitol, standing with NCRI and President-elect Maryam Rajavi. One message to Tehran: The world is watching. #DCFreeIranRally #StopExecutionsInIran No Shah No Mullah

Do not watch this if you have anxiety! Spoiler- she survived!

Night-time is prime-time. That's what I always say when teaching people to do astral projections and to marry spirit spouses. Katie Souza is the "spiritual warfare" expert for Portland-based DontMessWithOurKids, Her Voice Movement, and The Collective Church in Tigard.

Women Empowering Women #health #fitness

NEW: Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) tells Pablo Reports that Congress must have “some say” over Trump’s $1.7 billion fund. “We’re not talking a million. We’re talking a billion in this particular case. Even Congress pays attention to that.”

At Chazen Museum of Art in Wisconsin, each gallery will have a single “focus object” #midwestagendaartnews #curatorial #museum #chazenmuseumofart

Can Albuquerque reimagine Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds? Chris & Gabby talk with former ABQ Mayor Marty Chavez, who’s leading the effort to reimagine the site. The millions $$ needed + the controversial idea of moving the State Fair on New Mexico News Insiders. 🎙️

Curiosity (Phase IV) - Short 2 Full version on my channel. Phase IV of my self titled album Dagwood Jones Jr. It's a work in progress, each phase brings it together a little more. #originalsong #guitar #looperpedal #singersongwriter #curiosity

Last hour of early voting at the Ponce library.

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, you'll battle through five different eras and five different Japanese cities! ​​ ​​ ✅ Xbox Play Anywhere​​ ✅ Xbox Game Pass​ ​​Tune in for Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN on May 6 for a deeper dive into the game: #XBOX #RGG #SEGA #GAMEPASS #Steam #PS5

🇮🇱🇱🇧 Nearly 1 in 5 people in Lebanon is reported to have been displaced by the ongoing war, with over a million people forced from their homes.

Nagasaki Port, Japan #Japan #Nippon

Shabbat shalom 🕊️ #shabbatshalom

Secretary Burgum had no answer because the facts are brutal. China added more renewable energy last year than the US added total energy capacity. While they race to dominate the industries of the future, Republicans are still arguing with the wind and sun.

Autogyro hell yeah #ItHappenedOneNight #TCMParty

Protest sign is ready for our weekly Friday honk-n-wave in Albany, Oregon! Inspired by John Carpenter's They Live (1988).

Yesterday, we brought together 60+ public health & planning leaders for our shaping healthy places event. Chaired by Darrell Gale, Chair of ADPH’s Healthy Places Project Advisory Board & DPH @eastsussexcc.bsky.social, we explored strategies & partnerships leading healthy placemaking nationwide. 👏

A missing city, a child goddess, a dystopian future & a crack in reality — all this faces two teenage sorcerers whose spells sometimes work. Come along on the ride with Dweller in the Crack #fantasy #FantasyAdventure #swordandsorcery #futuristic #dystopian #novella nykiblatchley.com/dweller-in-t...

🏀LA Luka🌴 hypes OG AD for G League Comeback - Anthony Davis returning to Mavericks possibly tonight vs. the Nets #lukadoncic #nba

👑 The King is Watching: What’s coming in 1.0? ⚔️ New playable Kings! 🏰 Advisors to shape your kingdom! 🔥 Ascensions to test your limits! 💀 An undead-themed level! 🃏 More bosses and events! Read more: tblink.co/ReleaseandNe... #TheKingisWatching #IndieGame #RTS #indiedev

#goodmorning have a great day, tired but awake I need more Trek #StarTrek #Treksky @jhbeetle.bsky.social @valtsaber.bsky.social @jojonor316.bsky.social @tedsgundams.bsky.social @iron-apostle.bsky.social @thedragonfortress.bsky.social @mayflowermay.bsky.social @skygirltanofett99.bsky.social

Step Into Mexico City’s Iconic Tower — Virtually or In Person https://go.casadechiles.com/JWQ4hp

#adrenaline #adventure #sn2sg #sun8 #sun8ms #Xtreme #extreme #sunnight #sunnightpop #high #climbing #strings #escalator #sunnightmusic #sun8pop #summerlibe #havefun #Risky #bloody #dicey #Chancy #dodgy #balls #nuts #play #challenge #achieve #win #step #stepbystep

The current Senate? Refuse to capitulate to the current President? #velshi #psakibriefing

⭕Un groupe de civils a été pris pour cible au marché de #Firas, à l'Est de la ville de #Gaza. #Eye-On-Palestine

THE KRAKEN is out for revenge in Today's Turbo Tunnel! play here: play.google.com/store/apps/d... #TonisTurboTunnel #indiegame

Raising a toast from the easy chair adjacent to the pot plant on the coffee table - in true #Eurovision preview style cheers cheers 🥂 Happy 86th Birthday to Dame Gloria Hunniford - “Glor-i-a HunniFORD 🎶” 📻 📺 🥳

Trump Knicks NBA Finals Basketball #Knickerbockers @defendersofourrepublic.org @georgetakei.bsky.social @jessicadenson07.bsky.social @mrjoncryer.bsky.social @cwebbonline.com @riseandresist.bsky.social @jaybird54.bsky.social @verbalprimate.com

2025: A year of changes and the need to take a stand. Join us in reviewing the year: mailbox.org/en/news/2025... 🎄 We thank you for your trust this year and wish you, your teams and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season!

Reminder that Trump’s DOJ would rather out every survivor than admit he is the files. The Trump-Epstein Reading Room is now open to see for yourself. @thetrumpsonian.bsky.social