Peace and quiet

@JoolsJuevans The FSU are playing a blinder IMO. They know full well these TRA types will not come looking for their help, and are hopefully attracting a wider membership or at least gaining wider exposure from the media storm.

There’s a post on Bluesky of Herbert where he says the police have got all his recording equipment. I do wish all the Free Speech people would just bloody wait for more details from the Police. bsky.app/profile/sophie…

@WingsScotland That is one calm police officer. I'd have nicked him much earlier, but also wouldn't have threatened the pepper spray. Just put the damn cuffs on. Then ask for a MH assessment in custody.

How has a generation been allowed to grow into this insane state?

@andyburnham I bet the spice zombies that usually fill the city centre were moved on that day.... A lot of very lost souls are to be found under the influence on various states of malnourishment, intoxication and desperation there. Local soup run do sterling work but can't fix the issues.

When I said I was going to do politics differently, I meant it. Yesterday I spent a couple of hours in Cardiff city centre inviting people to ask me anything about my plans for the UK.

@Jebadoo2 It'll be interesting to hear what the actual charges are - not seeing that published anywhere. Also hearing allies of Herbert suggesting there is a charge of sexual assault in the mix which has chuff all to do with tweets..

What he said was revolting, but I completely fail to see how it amounts to a criminal offence. In DPP v Redmond Bate Lord Justice Sedley memorably said free speech includes offensive speech. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

@PolitlcsUK They've long since shown they are craven by continuing to employ him with the appalling history he has in the posts he displays on social media. Should have been asked to leave years ago.

Aberdeen University responds to the arrest of its employee: "The comments that have been shared are entirely the individual’s own and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen. We do not condone violence or hateful behaviour in any form. We are reviewing this as a matter of priority through our established processes and are cooperating with Police Scotland as they carry out their enquiries, so cannot comment further"

🚨 BREAKING: Aberdeen University employee Heather Herbert has now been arrested over online posts celebrating Ann Widdecombe's death

@kejamieson_ I remember the school reading challenges in the 1980s - medals for reading X number of books. I had to prove I'd read over 100 in the school holidays because they didn't believe me but the library backed me up 😂

Firstly, I don't think excessive reading is a thing. Secondly, no I definitely didn't get 10 books out of the library every single week as a kid, why do you ask? 😂

@PolitlcsUK Really? From everything Trump has said and done.... THAT is his takeaway? Fuck sake.

🚨 NEW: Andy Burnham says he will be “very upfront” with Donald Trump “He described Manchester as some town. That won’t have gone down fantastically well”

@JoshFoley95 @MikeFPhotos @GuidoFawkes Drivel. Not dribble. Please learn the language of your nation.

REFORM OFFERS TO COVER COST OF CLACTON BY-ELECTION FOR TAXPAYER. FARAGE: "I have spoken to the CEO of Tendring District Council. Reform has offered to cover the cost of the by-election. I will be writing to Rachel Reeves later today with the same message. Given that we asked for this by-election in the first place, it’s only right that we pay for it."

@BettyBoochichi2 The most god awful thing I've read in a long time. That poor soul. 💔

A serving detective for West Midlands Police tragically died from horror thermal burn injuries in the back of a parked car in Birmingham, an inquest found. The body of Det Con Tayyab Malik was discovered in a Volkswagen Polo on the driveway of his home on Yardley Wood Road, in Billesley, on February 24. The 35-year-old had doused himself with a flammable liquid and ignited it in the Billesley Common area, a Birmingham coroner found. The officer then made his way home and tried unsuccessfully to gain entry to the property before getting into his vehicle from the rear. Det Con Malik was later discovered unresponsive by a neighbour and was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination found his death to be from thermal burn injuries. The inquest found he had experienced difficulties in his personal life since July last year. Digital examination of his phone found he had researched ways to end his life. While an unsent note also indicated his intentions, the inquest found. He had struggled in the past with his mental health, but was not known to mental health services. The coroner's conclusion was given as suicide. Adam Hodson, the Area Coroner for Birmingham and Solihull, said in summary: "On February 24, Tayyab was pronounced deceased by officers from West Midlands Police at 2:26pm after being discovered unresponsive by a neighbour in the rear of his car outside of his property.” "An investigation revealed that Tayyab had left his home at 1:21am on 24 February and travelled toward Billesley Common, entering via the pedestrian access opposite the junction of Bondfield Road.” "Whilst on the common, it appears he doused himself with a flammable liquid and ignited the same.” "At 2:09am, he was observed returning to the home address on foot where he spent several minutes attempting to gain entry through the front door before entering the rear of his vehicle parked on the driveway at 2:21am, where he died.” "Post-mortem investigations revealed he had died due to thermal burn injuries.” "Digital examination of his phone revealed he had researched ways to end his life, as well as an unsent note indicating his intentions.” "Tayyab had experienced difficulties in his personal life since July 2025 at which time he had sought assistance from a private counsellor.” "He had previously experienced difficulties at work, but these do no appear to have influenced or contributed to his actions on 24 February.” "Tayyab had struggled in the past with his mental health, but was not known to mental health services at the time of his death." In a statement, issued via police to BirminghamLive at the time, his family said: "We are heartbroken by the loss of Tayyab Malik, a dedicated serving police officer and a beloved son, husband, brother, friend and nephew.” "There are no words to describe the depth of our loss. He will be missed more than words can express and will always remain in our hearts. May he rest in peace." Link to the article: birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

@vO8NX5YB3S68625 @matoxley Are you calling for John Mcguinness to hang up his leathers as well? Or just the women?

@matoxley She is way over 40...sorry, absolutely against stopping this even, but allowing everyone to join is maybe a bit too much

Horrible news from the Isle of Man. Maria Costello is currently paralysed from T5/6, following her crash during sidecar qualifying last week. Please contribute to her recovery if you can and also RT gofundme.com/f/maria-costel…