Alan Johnson

The C of E has been shown to have covered up child sexual abuse within its ranks - it should not be granted special access to the levers of power. Unfair, unjustified, and undemocratic - the bishops need to go, disestablishment should follow. @guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

So sad to hear of the passing of Timothy West CBE Wonderful actor and lovely man. Great memory with Honor Blackman at “Run For Your Wife” premiere. Thoughts with Prunella family and friends. @TimothyWestNews #PrunellaScales @exitthelemming @honorblackman01 #RIP

I felt compelled to post this. It was taken in Tim and Pru's garden on 15th June last year. The sun was out and we were talking about their upcoming diamond wedding anniversary. A very happy day with a very happy couple x

Hello Nerds This week we're looking inside one of the biggest house anthems of 1999.

On behalf of @natsecsoc I've urged the UK Government to make representations to Iranian authorities regarding the urgent need to secure the release of #AhooDaryaei. Her resistance against the theocracy's enforcement of compulsory hijab laws deserves praise, not punishment.

Kemi Badenoch's cheerleading of Donald Trump at PMQs shows the Conservatives are totally out of touch with our values We should be standing up for human rights, the rule of law and international security - not rolling out the red carpet for Trump.

Only it isn’t a Circus… it’s a fragile World Politically and environmentally and the Clown is in… only he is not a Clown he is a dangerous anti-democratic, amoral demagogue quite apart from being a convicted felon. Humans need to be better.

An important reminder today for Londoners: our city is—and will always be—for everyone. We will always be pro-women, pro-diversity, pro-climate and pro-human rights. These are some of the values that will continue to bind us together as Londoners.

Things have just got a lot more difficult . Here’s what I think . I had no control over what just happened . None . But I do have control over how I will react to it . And I am not going to give up on the beautiful and the good , the grip on my dreams just got tighter .

The world feels a whole lot more terrifying this morning - especially for any hope of climate action. Right now I feel sick. But I also know we have choices on how to respond - and will try even harder to light candles rather than curse the darkness 🕯️

Whilst we're on the subject of watching the world burn... 😡 Join me tonight at 6pm on @phoenixfm for some literary respite for a FIREWORK SPECIAL! We're reviewing Jane Borodole's 2009 novel 'The Book of Fires' and NOT playing that Katy Perry song. See you there! #radio

Votes not yet all in but looks like hate is winning. The implications for security across the globe cannot be underestimated. Ukraine. Middle East. China. The UK will need to reevaluate its geopolitical centre of gravity.

A delight to pop in today to the celebration of a milestone birthday for @phoenixfm stalwart @scottrossradio and pay a quick on-air tribute too

I called families to tell them their beloved was dying. I read out messages from absent family members. I saw the British public behave with such *staggering* decency as they obeyed the rules to protect the vulnerable. Is my anger 'overblown'? She has absolutely no idea.

Talked to a Trump supporter today who is against gay marriage because of the Bible.

Trump supporter has proof that humans and dinosaurs existed at the same time and it’s really quite special.

That was Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark with some classic electro rock from their album Architecture & Morality.

Knowing for the past few weeks that this moment was fast approaching didn’t make it any less heartbreaking to hear the news early this morning that Janey had died. Janey Godley truly was a force of nature, and one of the funniest people I have ever known. I was able to visit her in the hospice a couple of weeks ago and though she was fragile, she still had me in stitches. Janey was also incredibly kind. And she made the world a better place. A bond was forged between us in the darkest days of Covid when her famous voiceovers of my daily briefings went viral. In the toughest of times, she made people laugh - and that was precious. She did more that that though. In managing to project the serious public health messages of my briefings to a much wider audience than I would have managed alone, she helped save lives. The photos on this post are from an event we did together last year - it was a special night. I was so proud to call Janey a friend and will miss her hugely. My heart goes out to her family and many friends - they are in my thoughts today. I know Frank will have been there, holding the door for her as she went - with a tear in his eye, as I have in mine. RIP my friend ❤️

@PennyMordaunt @KemiBadenoch "Great contest"? Two rabid right wingers slagging each other off "This cruel and freedom hating government"? Have you been around for the last 14 years? Really Penny love....you need to get out more

Vix Mix Sunday 2-4pm on Phoenix 98fm. Join me and the fabulous Tony Smith for a Bonfire Night, Halloween special. Hot and Spooky! Bound to go with a bang! See you there lovely people. @phoenixfm @DjTonysat @paulvgolder #BonfireNight #Halloween #SaturdayVibes