I welcomed the range of measures the Labour Government is taking to support families with the cost of living, including lifting the 2 child cap on UC, the warm homes plan, the first rail fare freeze in 30 years, and many other measures.

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

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

My weekly update including: 🚗 Road safety at the Last Crumb Junction 💻 Children's safety online 💧 Flood prevention

My weekly update including: - Protecting children online - Campaigning to keep local post offices - Memorial service to PC Andrew Harper

I highlighted the importance of the copy of the Bayeux Tapestry at Reading Museum during a debate on the exhibition of the tapestry.

Our Gurkha veterans have served Britain with distinction and we owe them a debt of honour. I spoke about the need for a fair deal for Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 who are on lower pensions.

My weekly update including: - Reading meningitis cases (please see my full update here: www.mattrodda.net/news/2026/05...) - The King's Speech - Local community events

As more residents move to electric vehicles it’s vital that those without off road parking have a reliable charging solution. That’s why I am pleased to see that Reading Borough Council has launched a scheme for discounted cross-pavement EV charging.

Post offices are vital to local communities, which is why I have been calling for the Post Office to recruit a new postmaster to resume the service in Caversham Heights. Please complete my survey if you haven’t had a chance yet at: mattroddamp.com/caversham-he...

I don't think about Americans financial situation, I don't think about anybody

What if networking wasn’t just collecting contacts, but actually building something meaningful? Real networks need layers. High-volume conversations that move the needle. Strategic relationships that fuel growth. And most important, people who genuinely cheer you on and want to see you

The Canadian Tank Museum exists to honour the service and sacrifice of veterans, not to “glorify war or promote conflict,” says executive director Jeremy Blowers. He tells @britweaver.bsky.social it offers a window into Canada’s armoured past, and its ties to today’s defence industry. Tonight at 8pm

OpenAI overbuilt capacity and in hindsight, that looks prescient. Anthropic was conservative and is visibly struggling to serve the traffic they actually have. fallthrough.fm/ep/70 @steveklabnik.com

Trump's approval rating from Republican-leaning independents is collapsing. Harry Enten: Just 53% of independents who lean Republican now approve of the president... that is a 38-point drop from where he was in the 2024 election.

Ramy Abdu| رامي عبده — Uma trabalhadora humanitária francesa: “Encontramos uma vala comum em Gaza contendo 300 corpos. Pequenas crianças foram mortas com as mãos amarradas nas costas”

📐 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 #LUFC x #HisenseUK

Here's more footage from our protest against ICE and for worker's and immigrant rights. Thank you to @cbsla for the interview! #AbolishICE #ImpeachTrump #ca30 #immigration

US AI Policy Framework, Midterm Campaign Strategies, and Immigration Court Developments #politics #government #elections #policy #politicalnews #democracy

🤖 SFGProspects Dakota Jordan and Trevor Cohen were both 2 for 5 with a double, while Carlos Gutiérrez was 2 for 3 in Wednesday’s victory over Hillsboro. The victory puts the Emeralds’ record at 32-9 (.780 winning%), the best record in the minor leagues. Liam Simon finished it off by punching out …

Here’s your 9AM English post for Instagram tomorrow, Memorial Day. Today we pause. Memorial Day isn’t about sales or celebration. It’s about remembrance — for the men and women who gave everything so the rest of us could build a life, raise a family, and chase a dream on free ground. Freedom

This week I attended the opening of 46 new affordable, zero‑carbon homes at Wensley Road in Coley Park. I spoke to Matt Yeo, Lead Councillor for Housing, about the fantastic work that the council is doing to deliver high quality social housing projects like this one across the town.

This is a dance off. If you see this, post a dance!

The Lost Cause was a coordinated campaign. It rewrote textbooks, built 2,000+ monuments, and shaped films coming out of Hollywood. Ann Bausum has spent a long time tracing it back to its source. She joins us this week to shine a light for us. (2/3)

A new agent’s hustle, dedication, and mindset can turn goals into success. Stay consistent, keep learning, and remember—everyone starts somewhere. You can do it too. #RealEstate #NewAgent #Motivation #Success #RealtorLife

Netanyahu: Striking Lebanon hard, struggle has no end unless you surren For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

Winter Olympics live from Bancouver. It is cold and the sports are silly. 😁

White House shooting reactions. Never be the woman in the middle. 😂

"Even in the depths of winter, the light of faith and love shines bright. Let this be our prayer and affirmation today: that no matter the darkness we face, God's light will never be overcome. 🌟✨ #HopeInDarkness #John1v5 #FaithJourney"

🎙️ Why should the UK do policy differently? Last week, we hosted Policy Live, our one-day conference on how to do policy differently, featuring politicians, policy experts, business leaders, and changemakers. 🎥 Watch back a selection of sessions online ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mnXroJ

In de Volkskrant stond dit weekend een analyse over wat de asielprotesten zeggen over de normalisering van extreemrechts. Welke strategie schuilt er achter deze demonstraties? Hoofdredacteur Pieter Klok van de Volkskrant reageert:

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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.

China's PLA intercepts Dutch frigate in South China Sea For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

Last week, we sat down with Mayor Mamdani. This week, on the Hell Gate Podcast, we broke down the interview, question by question. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

🇺🇸 A house in Pennsylvania was torn apart by an excavator, allegedly operated by the homeowner himself, after his marriage was declared over by his wife.

Don't miss your chance to take action for nature! 🦋🐦🌿🦔🐳 Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs today 🔗 👇 scotlink.eaction.online/targets #nature #ScotlandLovesNature #NaturalEnvironmentBill #ActNow

🛩️ ME-262 Swallow RC Plane Twin 30mm EDF Jet • 3D files ➡️ Download 3D print model: cults3d.com/:4482895 💡 Designed by Ctrl_Plane

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Oil depot in #Matveyev_Kurga ... 🛩️💥🔥

“US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra insults us, tries to gaslight us! Prime Minister Mark Carney maybe said it best: nostalgia is not a strategy.” There’s no going back! Keep up boycott of US travel, booze, products when you can and try to buy Canadian 🇨🇦 🔗youtu.be/Y10vBqOdeJA?si…

Dyslexia affects 1 in 5 people and is often misunderstood. In this short video, Family Network on Disabilities shares key information to help parents better understand reading challenges and the importance of early support. Watch and share. #DyslexiaAwareness #ParentSupport #FamilySupport

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

Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces her campaign for U.S. Senate for Texas with an ad that uses Trump’s own words against her.

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

Tank Battle I love tanks and I probably get this from my Dad because he was a tank commander in the Korean Army. #Movie #Film #TV #Tank #Army #Military #ArmedForces #War #Battle #Soldiers #Viral #Trending #FYP #ExplorePage #Reels #Shorts

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

AMERICAN PRIDE🇺🇸 is back! We need to spread it! We have so much to be grateful for. It could be so much worse. Our Country could be being run by a Democrat. Just imagine if Kamala Harris was placed in. @WietingForAZ on X. #usa #america #pride #breakingnews #breaking #politics #williamwieting

Jumping into the weekend with the Warped team! We're in the game together for the first time, testing multiplayer networking It's all running so smooth, this is another huge milestone for Warped Universe #Gaming

As @zackpolanski.bsky.social says... We need YOU! The local elections in May 2026 are fast approaching and are our chance to make hope normal again in Newcastle 🌱 There's never been a more exciting time to get involved. Join us today join.greenparty.org.uk

Two Pretty Best Friends 💙🩵🩷💜 #911onABC #EvanBuckley #OliverStark #HenWilson #AishaHinds

Orbán oder Magyar? Am Sonntag fällt in #Ungarn 🇭🇺 eine richtungsweisende Entscheidung. Im #WahlmonitorIEP Explainer-Video erfahrt ihr, welche Entwicklungen den Wahlkampf geprägt haben und welche Wahlausgänge denkbar sind.   🧵⬇️
#Orbán #Magyar

Like was the chin-in-hand REALLY necessary?? #noah_ghc

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They never feature the throngs of people when they advertise these places.

A letter to my congressman 1/2 Dear Rob Wittman, I have the misfortune of being your constituent and knowing how little you actually represent our interests. Nearly every hand in this crowded ballroom went up when I asked about how many people weren’t listened to by you.

AI has a hidden price tag. Every prompt uses energy, water, and carbon — costs most never think about. Teach students to see the cost behind the convenience. The goal isn’t to fear AI — it’s to use it with wisdom. #AILiteracy #PBLPlus #TechTuesday #Education #FutureReady #JorgeDoesPBL

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

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