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@benonwine Concentrate on being the best you can be in your chosen career rather than playing the victim and alienating yourself from opportunity. Case study: Sol Campbell

Place In The Sun presenter Scarlette Douglas has opened up the difficulties she says she faces as a black woman working in television… “I have to work twice as hard because I’m wanted twice as less.” Anyone else not sick of this SHIT! What message would you give Scarlette?

@MbarkCherguia Amputation

What sould happen to climate activists who glue their hand to the road?

@TheGriftReport Think she should put her energy into being the best she can be in her chosen field rather than playing the victim card and potentially alienating herself from opportunity. Sounds like a female version of Sol Campbell!

Black TV Presenter says she "can never win" Scarlette Douglas says she has to “work twice as hard because I’m wanted twice as less” as a black woman in TV. The 39-year-old A Place in the Sun presenter told the Daily Mail she feels she can “never win” in the industry. She said: “I’ve always felt that I’ve walked into a room, and instantly, there’s that kind of air of, ‘oh, they’re not gonna be that good’… I have to work twice as hard because I’m wanted twice as less.” Scarlette, who also appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2022, added that black women are judged far more harshly than other minorities when they speak up labelled “angry black woman” with a “chip on her shoulder,” while similar behaviour from others is seen as “fiery.” She says using her platform to call out unconscious bias is necessary “to make a positive change,” even though she used to be too scared to speak out. Thoughts?

@lady_valor_07 Smart

How would you describe JK Rowling in one word?

Morning at desk planned. Lots of work to do in my role as executor of my brother-in-law’s estate Planning for exciting webinar for business owners on Thursday Article for the trade press to be written Organisational stuff around the @wishboneash_com Ashcon event in September to be finalised

Net migration is a potential distortion of the argument because it is the difference between those arriving and those leaving. You could have even greater numbers of people arriving but if the numbers choosing to leave increase even further it may result in a reduction in net migration. In the meantime the composition of the population, its culture, its cost base and GDP would change

This should destroy Nigel Farage’s entire political argument. Net migration has collapsed from 944,000 to around 204,000, yet voters still think it’s rising because Reform and Farage have spent years feeding Britain hysteria instead of facts. Asylum seekers are only about 9% of immigration, not the “invasion” constantly screamed about. The NHS was broken by underfunding. Housing was broken by austerity. Wages were crushed by corporate greed. Migrants were the distraction. Not the cause.

@ZackPolanski Good. A few weeks of not having to listen to her political drivel.

Love and solidarity to my brilliant colleague Carla - I'm really proud that she is being so open about this. The huge success the Green Party is seeing now wouldn't be possible without her years of hard work - we're standing on the shoulders of giants 💚

@BenGrahamUK Good. A few weeks of not having to listen to her complete drivel.

If someone is genuinely struggling with burnout or bad health, they are entitled to take time off. A lot of people are saying the timing is convenient because summer is starting, but bad health is never convenient. It can hit anyone at any time. That said, MPs hold high pressure public roles. If someone feels unable to do the job long term, voters are also entitled to ask whether stepping down is the right option. Where do you stand? Take time off and recover, or step down completely?

If only Labour had policies for growing the economy, increasing employment, reducing borrowing, reducing interest rates, curtailing the benefit burden and reducing taxation then sops like tax payer funded discounts on summer trips and bus fares for kids wouldn’t be needed and wouldn’t add to the growing state controlled red tape burden for businesses.

It was a privilege to meet the PM yesterday with my daughter to hear about what the government is doing to help families. Reducing VAT on trips and children’s meals will make this summer more affordable for families like mine across the nation. Thank you @Keir_Starmer.

@HeatherJLpals No. He’ll have bled the country dry

I support Keir Starmer’s 10 Year Plan. Do you? #10YearKeir

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@TheRealJamieKay What nonsense - where are the real policies to increase employment, reduce inflation, create economic growth and to make work pay rather than another sop policy to try and wallpaper over the gaping cracks in Labour’s approach.

Rachel Reeves cutting VAT on family summer activities is exactly the kind of practical politics people want to see. Helping families afford days out, freezing fuel duty and easing pressure during the holidays instead of endless culture wars? More of this please.

Looking forward to chairing panel for some interviews with applicants seeking bursary grants as part of the @propmarktrust class of 26 initiative this morning

Four compliance training courses you won't want to miss in June! Booking now at integra-ps.com/book-a-course Consumer Protection, Material Information, Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Act -now that the CMA and not Trading Standards are policing – are you and your team up to speed on material information and the requirements of “an offer to purchase” – the CMA don’t need to prosecute to fine and can also make awards direct to consumers. 16th June 2026 at 9.30am GDPR – The number of subject access requests (often AI generated) is growing – how would you handle? 16th June 2026 at 2.30pm Estate Agency Legislation Overview (a great course for new starters, administrators or those in need of a refresh) – Estate Agents Act, Money Laundering Regulations, GDPR, Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Act 18th June 2026 at 9.30am Money Laundering Regulations and how to comply – do you know what proliferation financing is? – is your company risk assessment up to date with the changes set out by the Government last September? Would you pass an HMRC audit inspection? 24th June 2026 at 9.30am All sessions can also be run virtually or face to face for individual businesses - please contact me to discuss

My love would fit you like a glove at a very busy (and noisy) Mad Squirrel in High Wycombe last night

Prodigal Son tonight at a very busy (and noisy) Mad Squirrel in High Wycombe

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Happy birthday Angelo @av_rillo Have a great day!

@Iromg @CarolPoyerPeett Because it’s aimed at 5-15 year olds - with a level of intelligence and understanding that matches the Labour front bench

TikTok is banned in Parliament. Why is a government minister on it?

@TomK_Brit1993 Won’t even be an MP

Next Prime Minister?