Because class is not a protected characteristic, a lack of emphasis on working-class people's participation has left the arts a bleak landscape for class diversity. My question to the Chief Executive of Arts Council England, Darren Henley CBE, at CMS Committee this morning.

Popped into Deptford Literature Festival last Saturday. Loved the Navigating Culture: Black Male Writers on Britain Today panel discussion and the poetry readings by local poets from Poetry Lab. Huge thanks to London Writers Centre - Deptford's creativity never disappoints.

Thanks to DEFRA, Lewisham Council is getting more powers to tackle fly-tipping. Here is Minister Mary Creagh talking about new consequences for criminals who mess up our streets. Vote Labour on May 7th so that our councillors can continue the good work they've started. 🌹

Congratulations to Christ The King Sixth Form College on securing Government funding to revamp its buildings - new heating, roof repairs and upgraded electrics. This is a great investment and part of Labour’s 10-year plan to renew schools and colleges across England.

Arts organisations - especially those supporting mental health like Arts Network in Deptford - provide vital healthcare for many people, not just enjoyment. Kate & Ishwari say these same orgs are struggling with funding and need actual permanent spaces. I will be taking this back to Parliament.

Did you know Dire Straits formed on the Crossfield Estate in Deptford? I'm always proud to boast about the arts scene in Lewisham North.

Kicked off recess @artsnetworkldn, a local charity providing creative workshops and support to mental health services. CEO Kate Price called for sustained funding for this essential work. Find out more here artsnetwork.org.uk/wp/ #MentalHealth #DeptfordArt #ArtForEveryone

At our Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee session yesterday I asked Minister Stephanie Peacock whether her department takes working-class people’s views into account when planning major events. Pleased to hear it’s something she takes seriously - hope to see this reflected in future events.

🎄My team and I worked with the Deptford councillors and @lewisham.gov.uk officers to make sure the Woodpecker estate has its first ever Christmas tree this year. 🎅Really enjoyed the switch on event with residents yesterday – crafts, singing and even a visit from Father Christmas!

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities - employing around 60% of the UK workforce. Loved sitting down in Ladywell with council candidates Ayesha and Collet to talk about the thriving small businesses right on our doorstep and why it's so important we support them.

Fleur makes an unexpected decision as a result of the magic, and her author finally finishes that tricky scene. Tomorrow, we're back with Julia. 😀 #paranormalwomensfiction #writinglife #indieauthor

Diagonal panning video from a very detailed shaded map of Yokohama, Japan. The full map is 24780 x 24532 pixels with 0.5 m resolution and is available at https://shadedmaps.github.io Data source: https://www.geospatial.jp [Kanagawa Prefecture General Affairs...

#Maga #trump #trending #viral #fyp #congratulations #Liberals #democrats #conservatives #news #today

This is the world’s first steel made without burning fossil fuels. Steel is a massive emitter so this is hugely important! We have so many solutions to solve the #climatecrisis. Implement them. #ActOnClimate #ClimateAction #reneables #renewableenergy

Now streaming the development of my Colony Sim + RPG game! ⚒️🤖⚔️ More small changes and quality of life features today! Getting the last of them in before I tackle something more substancial next week! Come join me! www.twitch.tv/sorcerystory #gamedev #indiedev #godotengine

Ekitike and Wirtz are firing, but is Salah doing enough for Liverpool? 🔴 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 - watch/listen 👇 🍎: tinyurl.com/yr9a798n ✳️: tinyurl.com/5y4adr5x 📺: tinyurl.com/37cbx54h

You’re being led by people who don't even know who you are anymore.  I don’t mean that disrespectfully. I mean you grew. Your mindset shifted. But you’re still making decisions based on a version of you that doesn't exist.

Orlando Arcia also had a fantastic barehanded play to get the out at first after the ball deflected in the air off Brooks Lee's glove

we chillin with some don't starve together! im also sick! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO! 🍗🤮DON'T STARVE🤮🍗 🔴NOW LIVE!🔴 twitch.tv/mechenzy

It's #TurnBaseDThursday so it's time to show our updates on Little Tree Kingdom~ More variety of card this time! (Yes, those are flowers turning into fruits 🌻🍎) #roguelike #cozygame

Podcast Episode 005 is out now! Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts, links are available via Linktree in Bio.

YANKEE LORD DOWN #木村花ハヌル 🤼‍♀️🇯🇵

Please don’t be mad at my therapist. It’s my fault, not his. #makeup

⭕Les forces d'occupation #Israéliennes attaquent les #Palestiniens et les empêchent de visiter les tombes de leurs proches dans le camp de réfugiés de #Jénine. #Eye-On-Palestine

tim, thomas pynchon would like to have a word...

¡Ya ha llegado el viernes! ¿Cómo? ¿Qué no tienes plan para hoy? 🫣 Descubre La Agenda y entérate de todo lo que ocurre en la provincia de Ourense👇 https://mrf.lu/Mhp0

Director of Research Istanbul @canselcuki.bsky.social joined our podcast to discuss Turkey’s efforts to slow inflation after +2 years of reforms under Finance Min. Mehmet Şimşek. Full episode: www.turkeyrecap.com/p/turkeys-ec...

Hoje tem aquela desgraça de Corinthians de novo.

Retro Fantasy Table Set I made a few months ago👸🎄 Commissions Open: www.fiverr.com/rivermario (Characters, Props, Animations, even NSFW)🤠 #3d #art #gamedev #3dart #fantasy #psx #ps1 #ps2 #psx #n64 #nintendo #playstation #bsky #bluesky #lowpoly #gaming #furniture #commission

What's the bet they'll focus on hand washing?🙄🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️ #PrecautionaryPrincipleFFS #PreventionBetterThanCure #≥FFP2RespiratorsNotMasks are the #FloorNotTheCeiling

There are new guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. Mindy Basara explains the big takeaway in the findings surrounding a blood test in today's Medical Minute. https://www.wbaltv.com/article/blood-test-recommended-colorectal-cancer-screening/71419484 

Kicking off another week of making the game. #gamedev #indiegames #gamedevelopment

Our next ad: Randy shares his struggle to find affordable housing and why we need more tenants in Congress.

A 4-mile beach walk from the #WestinLosCabos over rocky terrain: take in the beauty of Los Cabos. The water and waves are gorgeous. Swimming is not recommended. Got some great shots of the local wildlife! #LosCabos #Mexico #Vistana @WestinLosCabos @Westin @MarriottVacationClub @MarriottBonvoy

Lissa is looking respectfully and seductively at her husband ♥️💋

“Some stories are written in blood and sealed with broken promises. Ours is a tragedy that refuses to end peacefully.“

WOW so the VP thinks we CAN’T “BOO” him 🤣🤣🤣 That’s funny cause I think it’s our job to tell him how much he SUCKS👎🏻👎🏻 #fyp #fdt #boo #vance #yousuck

I mean maybe someone could run on “We should not allow people to bet on human suffering”. They might get a few votes but what do I know

10 million marching Americans is only important if the media covers it.

Benifits of fasting #health #fyp #andrewhuberman #foryou #tips #fasting

"Right now, there are more children in shelters than there are seats in Yankee Stadium. This is not a program to cut back on." — Christine Quinn explains without CityFHEPS vouchers, more than half of families cycle back into NYC shelters, driving up costs and harming kids in the process.

🗣️ La organización de Torrelavega estaba liderada por tres clanes familiares. Se han practicado 33 detenciones y los delitos que se les imputan son variados e incluyendo tráfico de drogas y blanqueo de capitales 🎙️ Marisa Sopeña

Trump?

Brain candy Volume up

Guess who forgot to announce it. WE'RE GOING IN RAW, PAC-MAN WORLD 2 RE-PAC BABY (over @ www.twitch.tv/maikuvanilla) #VtuberEN

I wish every day was Sunday. 🧞

mercadomedia1 Mercado Media

I haven't gotten the time to work on anything new for this #IndieAnimationDay , but here's all the old animations I made for Sky Cloud, Mr. Baker and Constellation🌟

hell yeah blonde blazer and poison ivy raised their baby with a copy of the people's joker #tomodachijoy

AMOC weakest in 1,000 years. Warming strip off Cape Hatteras confirmed as AMOC signal. Higher sea levels from Boston to Miami. Harsher European winters. ExxonMobil knew in 1977. The ocean doesn't care about politics. #AMOC #ClimateScience #SeaLevelRise #ClimateChange #Atlantic

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hes so god damn cute i could stare at him for hours

"I'm so glad President Trump is okay"

Elizabeth April: "Why release UFO files now?" Her answer: The Galactic Federation went to world governments in late 2025 and said: "If you do not disclose the truth, then we will." A threat. And now disclosure is happening everywhere. Coincidence or cosmic ultimatum? 👽

The Auto Tour is currently full of potholes. It'll be fixed when weather conditions are right. Stay tuned for closure news. Construction on the new pump also creates traffic. Don't stop on the entrance road, & pull to the side fully when viewing wildlife on the loop! www.fws.gov/refuge/ridge...

🚨🔥 "Traitor Blue" dropped! British police & FBI-level betrayal. British police, traitors in blue! Selling out Britain like the FBI crew! Tired of the thin blue line stabbing you? 🔥 #TraitorBlue #BritishPolice #FBIExposed #WakeUpBritain @GOVUK @10DowningStreet @ukhomeoffice @metpoliceuk

The biggest threat to the USA are it's viruses!

#ChatGPT #artificialintelligence 🧵

How can Europe navigate the collapse of the established economic order? ECFR's @alberto-rizzi.bsky.social states why Europe has a unique opportunity to seize the initiative and at our Annual Council Meeting, we will discuss how it can build new networks of trade and economic cooperation. #ACM26

Russia 🇷🇺 Oil terminal in St. Petersburg. The governor of the region reported that the air defense has already shot down 50 unknown drones, but is still silent about the fire. #Ukraine #Russia 🎥:Locals