Guy Crockatt

@rosie_wrighting I lived through the 70s where living standards deteriorated because Labour had no fiscal sense. History repeating itself. ReformUK may win based on current voting trends. Then so be it. Sick of the posts, comments against them. In 2y, Labour have brought the country to its knees.

It’s been a pleasure to work with Wes as a PPS in the Health Department. He never shies away from the right principled decision, even in difficult times, and this letter shows no difference. Wes is a generational talent and it is with his leadership that we’ve seen the NHS on the road to recovery. The challenges that face our country are enormous. As an MP in my 20s, I feel that strongly. I know what it’s like to have living standards worse than our parents’, and I feel we owe my generation, and the one that comes after, everything. We must show that we can be better than this, that politics can change things for the good and offer people hope. Because if we don’t, we risk Reform UK and the divisive politics of Nigel Farage taking hold of this country. And it is only the Labour Party that can stop that from happening. We need a vision, an open debate of ideas about how we move forward from this moment, with the best field of candidates that our movement has.

@cpchris Most of the country will be rolling on the floor laughing! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

What happens if Burnham doesn't win the by-election?

@revpaulwhite I think the others parties will do work together to stop Andy Burnham at any by-election. That said, Labour are so unpopular that it shouldn't be difficult.

For the avoidance of doubt, I shall not be standing down from Rye to allow anyone to run against the Archbishop of Canterbury.

@carrielbjohnson @LucyGoBag Ironic timing with the TV drama about him currently showing.

Excellent news just in. John Worboys was up for parole this week but we have just been told that the Parole Board member did not direct release or recommend a move to open conditions.

@Maxoo2022 @RoyalCentral I remember his predessors, much older than him, doing the job properly. They probably took it seriously and practised beforehand.

@RoyalCentral He tripped up the stairs each time yet decided to revert to walking backwards. I rewound the tv to make sure I wasn’t seeing things. I thought he was going to fall flat on his face

Lord Chancellor David Lammy presents the speech to The King. Mr Lammy reverts to tradition, and walks backwards when descending the Throne, so not to turn his back on the monarch in close proximity. #KingsSpeech #StateOpening

@sharrond62 @ClarkeyJ851 I didn't read any of the manifestos, but seeing some things in the King's Speech got me puzzled. And should he be stopped making overtures to the EU? And how much has the Chagos fiasco cost us?

If governments don’t stick to manifestos & start trying to implement dozens of laws not in manifestos we ought to be able to remove them! And demand a new election

@NicDakin55 @Fox_Claire He made reference to the hostage in his speech to politicians in the US. Hadn't heard of it before. Enjoy it, I'm sure you'll be fed and watered. Where will they take you, Buckingham Palace or the Tower?

Off to Buckingham Palace to be the “hostage” ensuring HM The King’s safe return when he opens Parliament - a tradition dating back to Charles I. Not sure I’m looking forward to it, but glad to play my part!

@sharrond62 That would be ideal. My wife is left, but they are still too yellow!

Which is your favourite ? I’m very slightly more to the right of centre here 🤣🤭

@timfarron Typically British, compare the situation with cricket!

This is like watching a painful and inevitable England batting collapse.

@Ameer_Kotecha @Fox_Claire Why Southport? He'd only been in office a couple of weeks when it happened.

What’s the one thing that’ll be written on Starmer’s political tombstone? Chagos? Winter fuel? Southport?

@nilihus99124 @Helen_Whately Her party is in opposition so she can't do anything.

@Helen_Whately but apparently we do... Why don't you look at house allocation while you are digging Helen. When social housing is a such a premium and waiting lists through the roof for local people. How do multiple wives, grandparents all get allocated adjacent houses?

We don’t allow polygamous marriages in the UK. We shouldn’t support polygamy in the benefits system. The more I dig into Welfare, the more I find to fix.

@revpaulwhite Neither front or back benches have any formal training in lawmaking. Front benches generally have no specialist knowledge on specific depts. No formal assessment process. Selection is at the whim of the PM, dependent on their success rate at smoozing. #UKGovernment #MP #Commons

@revpaulwhite I agree with John Major about not having so many; it's not a good message to the world. Hope bringing on board these two help things look better for the country. KS is not upto the job, but can't see an obvious replacement.

I wonder whether everyone in the UK has become slightly addicted to finishing off PMs early...

@sharrond62 Still in cloud cuckoo land!

The state owns everything… & tells you exactly what you can & can’t do, where have we seen this before… umm! A huge NO from me.

@GrahamBrack Strange, I thought your new church would be full today checking out the new vicar after your induction. Why is this not the case?

Final day of curacy and it’s a full one. A baptism at 9.30 and a Eucharist 3 miles away at 11. Then this afternoon it’s hospitality Sunday in the village - free afternoon tea for all so you can come and meet new people.

@FrDidymus The trouble is that voters at council elections don't take much notice of what goes on, apart from receiving their Council Tax bill. So they become an opinion poll for the government in Westminster.

Problem with local council elections is in many cases, brilliant councillors who work really hard for their communities (unpaid) and are loosely allied with a national party get railroaded out as part of a protest vote. It must feel like a kick in the teeth.

@revpaulwhite Someone unwell or your PC is doing strange things? 🤣

@MartyOqan The best thing to do!

Pope Leo will NOT visit the USA during Donald Trump’s presidency. What are your thoughts on this ??

@GrahamBrack I've not met @debbiesellin but observing via the press, social media, etc., she seems to be doing a great job. I expect she may be identified for promotion over time; we'll see. I await the announcement of a new Bp Brixworth.

@NorthantsCodger Thank you, I am. Our bishop is a gem.

A big day for me. This evening (DV) I will be licensed by my bishop as priest with responsibility for the South Cleley benefice.

@GrahamBrack It might come in useful. In you contravene any motoring laws, you could send it to the DVLA. Bet that'll really put them into a spin! 😂

I have received my new licence from the Bishop, and I am delighted to see that it comes with no endorsements or penalty points.