Many local businesses back a VAT cut, but with no movement from the Government, I pressed the government for a consultation on a lower NICs band for part‑time workers - a change that would help hospitality employers and open up more opportunities for young people.

I took part in Procedure Committee as a witness to discuss the efficacy and standard of Written Parliamentary Questions. Often, we ask these questions to help our constituents which is why they are so important.

Today on BBC Politics Scotland, we discussed today's release of the Mandelson files and how they reveal that there is something fundamentally wrong with the appointment approval process.

Today I raised Dr Antonis Vradis, a much‑loved University of St Andrews academic and one of several British citizens detained in international waters by Israeli authorities. I also reiterated the urgent need to reopen aid routes into Gaza under UN oversight.

Today I asked the Prime Minister if he would agree to meet with the Survivors of Fayed and I am very pleased that he agreed to. As Co-Chair, alongside Dave Robertson MP, of the APPG for the Survivors of Fayed and Harrods, this is a vital step forward.

It is clear that Newburgh would benefit from having the railway station re-opened. It would support local businesses, improve connectivity and open up new opportunities for locals. I'll be writing to the new Scottish Transport Secretary to continue pushing for the station to be re-opened.

I raised a constituent’s case in Parliament today after they told me they are still seeing rising energy bills, despite the £150 reduction the Chancellor has highlighted. I’m glad that she has agreed to look into the case directly - it’s vital that promised support is actually felt by households.

Several constituents have contacted me about issues they're having receiving their Civil Service Pensions. Today I raised this with the Minister, as well as the difficulties accessing the portal.

The Government’s family farm tax is having a real impact, and we need to do more to support the next generation into agriculture. Too many young people are being driven away - we must focus on building a sustainable future for farming.

Yesterday on BBC Newsnight, we discussed the ongoing war in Iran and when Trump might decide to end it. We also spoke about the UK's involvement and recent criticisms of Starmer.

#Iran rebuilding #military capacity faster than expected, says US intel www.msn.com/en-gb/news/w... #AllahuAkbar #TheBlueAvianGoddess #BlueAvianGoddess #MITU #albania #andorra #armenia #austria #azerbaijan #belarus #belgium #boss #he #eu #uk #bulgaria #croatia #cyprus #czech #finland #france

www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/... Back to being "noisy neighbors", I guess...

Chronic stress can harm our health. In honor of Mental Health Month, APHA CEO Georges Benjamin, MD, and American Psychological Association CEO Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, discuss its impact and strategies to cope with stress in a new episode of Speaking of Psychology. 🎧 www.apa.org/topics/stres...

Always keep a tight focus 🧘

Drivers in France were warned to watch out for a “drunk” deer spotted stumbling near roads after eating fermented vegetation. #VMNews

'Most wanted' British man arrested in Spain #police #arrested #spain #britishcitizen #news #curiousfellow

$1.7 BILLION. :moneybag: President #Trump is reportedly settling his #IRS lawsuit with a massive payout from taxpayer funds. Experts warn the deal creates a "slush fund" for allies with no oversight and no transparency on where the money goes.

💥 Russia: Ukrainian drones struck the Solnechnogorskaya fuel distribution station in Durykino, Moscow region.

New podcast episode: GLM-5.1 Z.ai's GLM-5.1 is an open-weight 754B MoE model that tops SWE-Bench Pro with 58.4, sustains 8-hour autonomous coding sessions, and runs under MIT license at $0.95/M input tokens. Full episode in the reply. #AI #Podcast #LLM

No matter what age you are, embrace curiosity this back-to-school season. Learn new skills—while making discoveries that matter—when you explore our featured citizen science projects. Find it all in the latest edition of the SciStarter newsletter: conta.cc/3UjTJAS @crowdsourceherbook.bsky.social

🕊️ Hope in Hard Times A mother of a child with disabilities shares gratitude to donor Jerry. Support helped pay for medical tests, school supplies, clothing, and a lamp during outages. 💛 Like & Share #helpchildreninukraine #compassionislife

#OnThisDay 9 May 1985 BBC Schools' SCENE - #VictoriaWood: "Sometimes when your'e in the depths of despair, where you think I've forgotten how to write and I'm going to have to give this up and work on the bins, if they'll have me, sometimes a block moves away from your brain"

WTF is happening? These are minors being manipulated.

Part 2 of Ukraine’s Lioness 🦁 Warrior! ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽🇺🇦🔱🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦🔱🇺🇦✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 #Ukraine #BeBraveLikeUkraine #russiaisaterroriststate

How long is the day/night cycle in Subnautica 2? #TwitchClips #Subnautica2 #Gaming

Wanna hear how 30 different birds sound? 🐥🐦👇🏻

The counter is morning. The floor is midnight. The coffee crosses the boundary. The cat sleeps in the moonlight. 🎨 Like our content? Check out our art here → https://f.mtr.cool/gizeesvjqo 🔗 Check out our other accounts → https://f.mtr.cool/ndfowbvduj #exploreproject #satisfying #fyp #art

is he why they lose their minds and fight each weekend at Nellie’s?

$13M AIPAC Money In The Wild Wesley Bell has received massive financial backing tied to pro-Israel lobbying interests. If public officials are taking millions from powerful interest groups, then public scrutiny is just basic accountability. Support his challenger Cori Bush in Missouri!

Tomorrow, we will gather for #NoKingsMontroseCo Please invite your friends, family, someone on the fence to come - it's not too late! Bring a sign, water, hat & and energy. Together we’ll send a powerful message: No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. See you tomorrow! #NoKings #montroseco

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This episode was my pick and I went a little outside of our wheelhouse by picking a noir flick from 1955. I’m proud of this one, and I love this film so much. The opening hooked me good, so before you check out our new @cultfilmclub.com episode, see if this opening grabs you the same way…

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Even by Trump's standards this is F bent.

Heard false or misleading claims about fraud in California lately? 🤔 CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson sets the record straight. California is committed to administering programs across health & human services with: ✅ Accountability ✅ Effectiveness ✅ Integrity

Love small town romance suspense with spice and a hooking plot? Timelines that run congruent? Unique characters with gripping backstories? The Unity series can be found on Amazon and Barnes & Noble!📚 #unityseries #newreads #smalltownromance #romancesuspensebooks #booktok #booksky #indieauthor

Rutte: Iran posed a threat to Europe as well as Middle East. "We are all better off" with Khamenei gone and Iran's nuclear and ballistic threat "beaten and degraded", says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte #Iran

Congratulations to Alamo Elementary on its 100th anniversary! And what better way to support our local schools and small businesses than at the Richmond Night Market? This was such a joyful celebration. Thank you to all of the educators, staff, parents, and volunteers for your dedication.

Histórico mayo en Francia: una potente cúpula de calor deja registros de hasta 33°C en París. La asfixiante situación ha empujado a decenas de vecinos a saltarse la prohibición y bañarse en el canal Saint-Martin para refrescarse ante las altas temperaturas. 🇫🇷☀️🏊 #NoComment

The Zuck is killing end to end encryption on instagram starting May 8th & your messages on Instagram will no longer be private. What can you do? You find another 3rd party messaging app that has end to end encryption. #E2EE #Instagram #Meta #Privacy #InternetSafety

Yalta, Crimée occupée, soirée du 30 mai. Bientôt dans toute la "Fédération" de russie.

Since nuclear is being thrown around so loosely! #FDJT

Here's a Kamen Rider X commercial for his Ridol belt! The 70s were wild! We have a kid running between two explosion in order to sell a belt, you will never see these type of advertisements again #Tokusatsu #KamenRider #KamenRiderX #70s

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EV rebates caveats, infected hummingbird tongue, Victoria film and hot chocolate festivals and a look at the labour numbers Catch up with today's Ryan & Lisa podcast: www.iheart.com/podcast/1300...

Pam Bondi's fake briefing on Epstein was shameful. She's clearly trying to get out of her real hearing that will be transcribed and UNDER OATH. We won't participate in these games, and we look forward to her deposition—which is required by our bipartisan subpoena and the law.

The latest episode of Total Nileation, the podcast that brings you the good news stories you should be getting but aren’t, is out now! Featuring my first ever guest Paul Hutcheson (not pictured)! Link in bio! #news

Crazy how I was freed from slavery today but I'm not freed from work today

When #RhodesScholar Matt Pierri first arrived at Oxford in 2016, his experience as a wheelchair user sparked a mission that turned into Sociability, a platform helping disabled people navigate spaces with confidence and paving the way for a more inclusive future.

How much money are we going to save from the government’s cost of living plan this summer?

Drop something ICY 🥶 🍨 ❄️☃️

My daily mood 📝 #gamedev #indiegame #lostintheroots #iamnotahuman

Trumps envoy Witkoff is putting out insane FSB propaganda that Ukraine wants to be part of Russia. I’m travelling to the eastern frontlines now to show the actual truth - that Ukranians are fighting every day to get Russia OUT of their country. 🫡🇺🇦

Today we learnt all the things our body & mind needs to stay healthy. We also discussed who can help us with this. Ask us at home to share these with you. #antohandwb #Article24 @antorightsps.bsky.social 👫🤔💭🙌💭🤔👫

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You are not alone. 💚 If you’re struggling in silence, please know it’s okay to ask for help. Reaching out to someone you trust can make a real difference. #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #ItsOKToAskForHelp #June

"The world that rich people live in is so different from ours. I wonder if it rains there." Remember this next time you read a quote from a tech bro or precarious-job billionaire. They live in a different world, & some (if not most) have forgotten what it's like in ours. #GoodMorning, everyone

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