Victoria Murray

I’ve been quietly quitting this platform over the last few months. Like others before me, I’m now waving goodbye to X. Not headed to that other platform either but rather reclaiming my time from social media. Thanks for the likes, follows and chat. It was canny back in the day!

The vitriolic abuse directed at @jessphillips over the past few days is unwarranted and unacceptable. It is an example of the culture of abuse and intimidation that has become commonplace in our political discourse, disproportionately impacting women and people of colour. 🧵1/4

On 1 January, the 20% VAT break for private school fees will come to an end, enabling better investment in state education and helping to recruit 6,500 new teachers. Find out more by clicking the graphic below 👇

ICYMI: Landmark investment in early years 🗞️ ✅ £2bn uplift in early years spending ✅ £75m expansion grant to support rollout ✅ Largest ever uplift to early years pupil premium Our children deserve the best start in life. We're going to deliver it. gov.uk/government/new…

🔴⚪️𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚂𝚘𝙻?🔴⚪️ Since 1997 the @StadiumOfLight has evolved slowly, until recently. So it begs the question, from cutting edge tech to green energy, what could be next for the iconic ground? Read👇 founded1879.co.uk/what-next-for-… #SAFC

"For years to come, there are many people on the right... that are going to be having to explain and justify how they fell into this trap of supporting Donald Trump." -Marco Rubio (2016), who was just named Trump's Secretary of State

🔴⚪️ 𝚂𝚚𝚞𝚊𝚍 𝚍𝚎𝚙𝚝𝚑 𝚝𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚍!🔴⚪️ As @SunderlandAFC continue to sit on top of #EFLChampionship injuries and suspensions are now inevitably starting to bite… We ask, can Le Bris’ squad depth hold up for a genuine promotion push? 👇 #SAFC founded1879.co.uk/can-sunderland…

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"We are forever in debt to those brave souls who fought to defend this country, and who made the ultimate sacrifice.” Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we will remember them. #LestWeForget

He wasn’t in office when charged or when prosecution began, so IMHO usual precedent of *sitting presidents* being protected from prosecution is N/A. It applies to behaviours in office as I understand, not to behaviours when out of office. US constitutional expert views welcome!

We’re trying to get as many followers as Nigel Farage so we can show those who want to privatise the NHS just how many people are prepared to fight against it. Please take a few seconds to help by following us and reposting this.

Classic example of profits over people. And déjà vu of the scaremongering back when the NMW was first introduced.

The continuing emergence of top talent coming up through @SunderlandAFC’s ranks got a well-deserved shoutout within @LewisAtkinson’s maiden speech in Parliament. This city really is a talent factory for producing world class footballers and should be celebrated more.👏 #SAFC

🔴⚪️𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚔 𝙱𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚜 𝚀&𝙰🔴⚪️ We chat with the 'voice' of @SunderlandAFC, @Tweed_Barnesy from @bbcnewcastle, on his legendary notebooks, the Black Cats' season under RLB, and the thrilling art that is football commentary! Read 👇 #SAFC founded1879.co.uk/the-fans-are-t…

If you're in line when polls close, STAY IN LINE. You can vote. If someone tells you differently, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

Should NHS staff be able to park for free at their place of work? Please repost to help increase the number of people who respond. Please explain your answer in the comments.

He represents only himself. And not very well.

Hard at work for the people of Clacton again, @Nigel_Farage ?

The Tories haven't listened and they haven't learnt.

This is what it can cost people to have a baby in the USA. Thank goodness for the NHS.