Tony Howe

I've had enough of Elon Musk. I no longer wish to be involved with X and so I'm giving Bluesky a try with the same handle. Therefore, it's very unlikely I'll see your posts on X.

The new edition of "Humanistically Speaking" is available online now. @HumanisticallyS humanisticallyspeaking.org/copy-of-why-do…

There's little enough live music on BBC TV already. The least they could do is reinstate the full band for all episodes of Strictly Come Dancing, as one of the most-watched shows. #KeepStrictlyLive

Women in Afghanistan are being obliterated—no voice, no face, no existence. The Taliban’s latest decrees are nothing short of barbaric: women banned from singing, reciting poetry, or even speaking aloud in public. Their faces and bodies must hidden from the world. This isn’t just an Afghanistan tragedy; it is a stain on the global conscience, brought about by our failure to act.

What we've seen this last week are not the actions of patriotic people. Join me today and sign the petition to spread the real message from the British public: no more racist and Islamophobic violence: 38d.gs/gs4x

@defox15 @Solihull_Labour @UKLabour Is this reliable data? I'd like to think so, but I'd be interested to know a bit more about the source. Thanks

🐎It's a two-horse race in Solihull West and Shirley. The choice is clear, Vote Deirdre Fox for Labour and get the change we deserve on July 4th. @Solihull_Labour @UKLabour

Here's a very welcome media story from @brumdispatch, highlighting the challenge of turning Brum into a much safer and more friendly place for cycling. 50% of Brummies want to cycle more. Why is it so hard? open.substack.com/pub/birmingham…

Please consider signing this, in the hope the junior music department of RWCMD can be saved. change.org/p/save-the-rwc…

Musicians' jobs are on the line at the Northern Ballet. Join me in supporting @WeAreTheMU union members who are fighting to protect their jobs and save live ballet. Sign their petition: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/nort… via @megaphoneuk

Nobody supports @RishiSunak scrapping plans to protect the planet: not me, not environmental experts, not even energy companies. It’s a disaster for the planet, will make families worse off, and negatively affect jobs. This is urgent - sign now: 38d.gs/net-zero-tw-sh…

I just signed the open letter calling for permanent protections for the Amazon Rainforest. Will you join me? 38d.gs/gjee

Well, Spain won, obviously, but we had a great time watching the game in the friendliest bar in Cádiz @laclavesanpedro

The Howe family is watching the women's World Cup football final in the wonderful @laclavesanpedro bar in Cádiz. What a great holiday!

A better future isn’t a world away. But first the richest and biggest polluters must begin paying for the damages they’ve caused to people’s lives. Join me and take action now #climatejustice. oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/c…

Rishi Sunak: We know new oil and gas won’t help our energy bills but it WILL help fossil fuel companies rake in even more profits. Get off your private jet and do something about it! 38d.gs/piy4

I just signed the campaign calling @RishiSunak and @Keir_Starmer to stick to their climate pledges, will you join me? 38d.gs/09tr

@AshHorton1 Congratulations, Ash!

These are two very special and stunning ladies in my life! Thanks to all the teachers and helpers ⁦@Ashlyns_School⁩ that make the end of year Prom such a special event for all these fab young people!

#ItsOurNHS @38degrees

Really looking forward to playing in this at the Town Hall on Friday, the biggest project by #bcmg in Birmingham for several years. Large ensemble, big pieces, great soloists and choir. bcmg.org.uk/event/t-r-e-e-…