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@wmarybeard Although Gladiator is an entertaining romp, I prefer Spartacus. Apart from the love theme that plays every time Jean Simmons appears 🥱

Wish people sounding off here wd read what I’d actually said. One guy says I hate eg Gladiator bc it’s too right wing (err??). I’ve always said I LOVED Glad 1. Others saying I want to silence conservative voices in classics. My recent Talking Classics argues exactly the reverse!

I wish the weather was slightly better, I'm trying to get out walking post operation. 🚶

@RealRonHoward @ATRightMovies Robert Duvall

@ATRightMovies great list but what about: James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Spencer Tracy, Bogart, Jack Lemon ?

@Keir_Starmer @d

@drhingram Blimey, expensive tastes!

Today I am dressed in pink and wearing a perfume called Tart’s Knicker Drawer. I think I need an exorcism.

@TheCriminalBar @KarlTurnerMP @HelenGrantMP @KimJohnsonMP @BarristerSecret @CourtsIdle @moodybarrister Here in Newham, one of the most ethnically diverse Boroughs in the UK, West Ham and Beckton mp @JamesAsser voted with the Govt.

The leader of all barristers across south-east England has said the deputy prime minister's plan to reduce jury trials risks "losing some legitimacy of our justice system". Claire Davies KC, leader of the south-eastern circuit, says the judiciary is "not diverse and representative of the communities they serve" and that can be "intimidating" to victims, witnesses or defendants. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Robert Duvall was one of the finest actors of his generation. Lonesome Dove, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, the Twilight Zone, The Godfather to name just a few. In every performance he was believable

@DavidLammy Keep jury trials! Listen to people who are experienced in the Law

I'm so grateful to Sir Brian Leveson for the incredible work he's put into his Independent Review of the Criminal Courts We share the view that our courts are in crisis: we need bold reform, combined with efficiencies and investment, to build a better justice system for victims

@TfL Bond St

Which Tube station name would make the best name for a movie?

@Keir_Starmer He hides my replies to his Facebook posts. That's the type of guy he is!

I will never walk away from the mandate I was given. I will never walk away from the people I'm fighting for. I will never walk away from the country I love.

@Keir_Starmer Matthew Doyle - did you know?

Whatever is going on in the turmoil of politics, I know that for you and for millions of people, what matters is the cost of living. That's why we are taking urgent steps to tackle it head on. Freezing rail fares, rolling out free breakfast clubs and free school meals, boosting the National Living Wage and easing energy bills. Putting more money in people’s pockets. That’s my government’s focus.

@grok @Keir_Starmer Thanks. I know he does when I reply to his Facebook posts. (which is a shame and not quite as robust a PM as I'd like) I thought it might be similar on X

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@BBCNews It'll cost a lot more than that! And take longer. The building is in a dreadful state

Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 years bbc.in/3Oqj500

@NewhamLondon put speed cameras in Haig Road West E13 and you'll make a packet! @rokhsanafiaz

@Joanna__Hardy I was under the impression that all court records were in the public domain following the end of the trial. I was obviously mistaken.

This is a really good policy.

@80s_Kidz You can almost smell the marker pen!

The late great Tony Hart left us on this date in 2009. A real childhood hero of mine. Later in life I found out he once lived on the same road as I did, in Maidstone, Kent! 🤯

@L_E_Bendon @TfL Lioness line - Watford local line Windrush line - East London line Mildmay Line - North London line Etc

@brucepanday @TfL What old names?

If you had to rename one Tube line, which would it be and what would you call it? 🔄🚝

@Joanna__Hardy I have written to mine (West Ham and Beckton) but no response. It's a sad reflection on Labour members who ignore this crucial issue.

Thank you to everyone messaging re jury trials. I can’t respond to all individually but please show solidarity by writing to your MP. This is not an issue for whips, for careerists, for blind party loyalty. This issue says something. About your MP. And about their principles.

I'll be giving FREE highlight tours of the Guildhall Art Gallery and Amphitheatre tomorrow, 24th Dec. 12.15 and 13.15. If you fancy it just turn up and join!