My weekly update including: 💷 Gurkha pensions campaign 📱 Social media consultation 🚗 Parking & electric vehicle charging

Important news from the Spring Forecast with the Government building a strong and secure economy with working people better off.

I was pleased to welcome the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, to Reading today to visit the homes built by the council on the former Arthur Hill Pool site. 🧵1/3

I am pleased Reading Borough Council is building more council houses and I raised this during a debate on council funding.

It is a fundamental point of fairness that funding should be based on need, which is why I fully support the Government’s approach to the Local Government Finance Settlement.

I welcomed the Government rejoining the Erasmus Scheme to offer new opportunities to young people and to support economic growth.

It was great to visit Reading Buses to see the new fully electric 26 service. Click below to find out more about this route: www.reading-buses.co.uk/services/RBU...

I raised the issue of fly tipping, which I know is a concern for residents across Reading, and praised work by Reading Borough Council to tackle this problem. You can learn more about the Love Clean Reading app and reporting fly tipping at www.reading.gov.uk/waste-and-re...

I’m backing Reading Borough Council’s new Public Space Protection Order to tackle anti-social behaviour in our town. The PSPO gives council and police more powers to deal with aggressive begging, street drinking, the anti-social use of e-bikes & scooters, and dangerous dogs.

I praised the approach Reading Borough Council has taken by resurfacing large sections of road at a time. This has improved our highways in contrast to other councils with awful road surfaces.

“I’m tired of people whining about it afterwards… go and vote” Andy Maciver reflects on the Scottish election results, and suggests that the system could function better if different, Scotland only, political parties ran for election to Holyrood.

Millionaires pretending they’re struggling at the pump. #spencerpratt …be serious. 30 gallons in your luxury SUV and you’re blaming #gavinnewsom ? #beforreal

This data center only employs only about 40 people. It uses local resources and drives down nearby home values with constant noise, without boosting jobs or contributing in taxes. They are toxic and should be heavily regulated-forcing them to use renewable energy and other cooling methods-not water.

No money for healthcare but give Kid Rock a fly by??

Not to sound like a golden protocol droid here, but.... begging your pardon, sir, I do believe it is pronounced “the Force.”

The demented fuckhead is posting AI shit about Greenland again. I just can’t mince words where that weird slimy orange asshole is concerned anymore.

👽 Victor Wembanyama... ahahahhahahah! 😂

Tyla Opens Up About Her Unforgettable Met Gala Moment With Rihanna 👀✨

There's just something about Torbek's voice... apparently. @avantris.bsky.social  #legendsofavantris #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #dnd5e #dndtiktok #dndmemes #dndanimated #torbek #bugbear #torbeklaugh #andyflynn #funny #nerd #fyp #fypシ

VIEW FROM ABOVE: Here's a different perspective of the site being considered for an entertainment venue in downtown Binghamton. Watch the video and read this WNBF News story: wnbf.com/jynx-bingham...

📕YOUR FIRST PUPPY: Complete Step by Step Guide for Happy Well Behaved Dogs.🐕 📔Your First Puppy is the complete step-by-step guide for first-time dog owners! 🐶 www.ebay.com/itm/29821759... #FirstPuppy #PuppyTraining

MeidasTouch: Now. vt.tiktok.com/ZSxahjUxB/

Nordstick Multi Slider Preview (4-in-1) Check out the Multi Slider ShreddedDad.com/multislider #homegym #garagegym #nordstick

At least two deaths have occurred in North Texas after storms ripped through the area on Saturday, authorities said. WHAT WE KNOW NOW: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-storms-two-dead-wise-parker-county-damage/ 

Jacob Anderson (Louis) expresses heartache over the loss of his character's child (Claudia) & it's effect in S3, The Vampire Lestat @ NYCC 2025. Watch the FULL Panel: https://youtu.be/82oaDf2jJqw Instagram: SheFantasyEnt YouTube: @SheFantasy-fe7lo #interviewwiththevampire #louisdepointedulac

So much for the so called “New South” that was touted as a Mecca for Black people and this political powerhouse for Black progression …. The only thing that has changed is their methodology !!!

I can see you were clearly brought up right. Such table manners!

BARTIROMO: The Pope said AI could make civilization 'less human.' Why is the Pope commenting on AI right now? BURGUM: I didn't know that tech editorializing was part of the role of being Pope

Why not celebrate Star Wars Day with a healthy (but fun) snack- Fruit Sabers! Hope you had a great one! #maythe4thbewithyou #starwars #community

#greenscreen #greenscreenvideo This video is my opinion 🤓 #maga #trump #health

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If you’re antifascist the government considers you a terrorist now

#TOTP

Pleased to join Rosecrance today at the ribbon cutting ceremony for their Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center in Champaign, for which I secured a $1 million earmark.

Guess what, I believe that women are people, I also respect and care for my patients so will call them what they ask to be called

They clutched pearls over Dijon mustard. Over Billy Beer. Over Hunter repaying a truck loan. But Trump’s family is looting the Treasury in real time and Republicans are silent. Their selective outrage was never about ethics. It was always about power.

A man yelled at a lady and accused her of nearly hitting his truck

In an interview with NY1’s @ErrolLouis.bsky.social, Mayor Zohran Mamdani laid out his “Block by Block” housing plan that he called the “most ambitious plan for affordable housing the city has ever seen.”

O setor industrial criticou o governo Lula por encerrar a "taxa das blusinhas". Associações alegam que o fim da taxação favorece compras internacionais e prejudica produtos nacionais. Ao CB.Poder, o presidente do Sindivarejista questionou a medida. #CBReels #CBShorts

"The New Zealand Government is boasting about cutting nearly ten thousand jobs… But it can’t tell us where, or why, or what the impact will be." @chloe.swarbrick @greens.org.nz 20 May 2026

I recently discovered this amazing game that taken influence from Bornean mythology from Indonesia. From the looks of it, the game is an open world action adventure game from OZYGAMES titled Buramato. if you love Breath of The Wild, check this game out on Steam. #indie #indiegame

China spent decades building an entire ecosystem around critical minerals. The U.S. is trying to catch up through deals. Is it too late? 🎧 New episode out now - tinyurl.com/bdf8c2xk

Idk if anyone posted it here so here is the video of that brave woman yelling Brenda and olya's name for everyone around the world to hear. Both Brenda and olya accused zverev of being a domestic abuser.

70 PEVs Ride with the St. Pete Float Fleet. Full vid here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m38U...

Hot this afternoon with a few showers, perhaps, later this evening and overnight. Colder air moving in tonight. Don't expect 80s for Saturday or Sunday. #wncwx #avlwx #boonewx #cltwx #hkywx

PadMay Day 28! ✨

Nochmal Spiel 2 in Boston: Viel Liebe für die Analyse dazu von Jeremy Lin 👇

Stream 4K video files at near the speed of light. Michael  Cioni, CEO of Strada discusses his new tool for filmmakers and creatives. See the full interview here: https://www.westdoconline.com/post/documentary-michael-cioni-with-peer-to-peer

He's a four-time All-Star selection. He's called "Capi". 😏 Vote 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐥 for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime! 🔥 ➥ soc.cr/4d6bBZ4

Meta Quest can’t do standalone VR like this! Metal on Apple Vision Pro’s M2 unlocks Unreal Engine for Project Jump Scare Wish I had Eye Tracked Foveated Rendering... and I hope M5 chip rumor is real- Can’t wait for WWDC ! Sign up link in comments for when TestFlights open up:

DOJ Announces Federal Indictment Of Family That Attacked TPUSA Reporter Campus Reform correspondent Sidney Jones recaps a federal indictment unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice against a family that was involved in the recent attack on TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez.

Doesn't get any better #friend #girl #video #shorts

On this day in 1984, Bo races to stop Hope from marrying Larry. (Part 2) #DAYS #DOOL #Bope #Larry

Here’s a slow motion video of my dog doing stuff

Interviewing for a whale-wrangler? Skip the resume. Test their charm. #Recruiting #GamingJobs This week's episode is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app: buff.ly/BRdAIcY

No time magicks for you! #PS5share #FinalFantasyTactics

TOEFL, IELTS & Cambridge CAE🎓📘 Practise exam-style questions for TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge CAE to test your English level and improve exam confidence. 🎓 Free Courses: 👉 englishmasteryhub.com/courses/ #TOEFL #IELTS #StudyAbroad #EnglishProficiency #LearnEnglish #CambridgeCAE #ExamPreparation

Angel Reese block from behind #WNBA

There are 25+ million uninsured Americans RIGHT NOW. Republicans’ answer is to cut 300,000 MORE from coverage to fund bombs over Iran. No debate. No vote. Just cuts. This must be stopped. #FundHealthcareNotWar

Trump on acting DNI Bill Pulte: "He's a very smart guy and he may find out some things about the rigged elections, et cetera, et cetera. I think he'd like to do it. I'd like to. I think he wants to do it very much."