So last Monday I went off to the Showroom in Sheffield (a lovely independent cinema (well worth a visit)) to see the film Sirat. It’s sounded okay from the write up, but it’s another film that’s left me feeling traumatised, I think it should come with a free counselling session.

This is all we need…

Dear Keir Starmer, If you believe in fighting wars with Iran and making Britain less safe, why don’t you send your son to fight on the front lines? Show the British people that you mean business.

Robin Cook, Labour MP and former Foreign Secretary resigned over the Iraq War following a historic speech to the House of Commons on 17th March 2003. History has proved him to be correct. We forget the lessons of history at our own peril. https://t.co/CRDLud0hr5

I am not a Green Party member or supporter however Zack appears to be the only party leader talking sense. “The events of the past 48 hours have laid bare Starmer's utter inability to stand up to Trump - and this weakness could have serious consequences for the safety of Britain”

One of the greatest ever anti-war (Iraq) speeches by the late, great Tony Benn: “What fools we are to live in a generation for which war is a computer game for our children and just an interesting little channel for news item. Every Member of Parliament tonight who votes for the

Did you know Rotherham ranks Bottom 50% for youth services spending across England and Wales? Youth provision shouldn’t be a postcode lottery. See what’s happening in your community with YMCA’s interactive map 👇

On Wednesday Morning (25/02/2026) Paul G8NRY and Myself M0PJA will be trying to activate Thrybergh Country Park( Parks on the Air (POTA) ) Near Rotherham, South Yorkshire. We expect to be operating on 2m FM, 40m SSB and 20m SSB . Subject to weather and health #hamr #pota

NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir – a US spy-tech firm that has supported mass deportation in the US

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Do you know the term ‘Croydonisation’? It’s in the Oxford Dictionary, defined as ‘the architectural ruin of a town centre’. Which appears to be what’s going on in Sheffield! What on earth are the Council planners thinking of?

Went to the Showroom Cinema, yesterday it’s a great art deco building . I love to be able to support this independent cinema. The film was called The Shepherd and the Bear, and was a French language film with English subtitles. Quite a thought provoking film. #sheffield

Our democracy shouldn’t be a gamble. First Past the Post fails 70% of voters. We urgently need to scrap it. I’ve asked my MP to attend a crucial briefing on how to do just that. Join me 👉:

The United Kingdom is coming back to Erasmus+  🇪🇺🇬🇧 We have concluded negotiations for the United Kingdom’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027, making further steps in our renewed EU-UK Strategic Partnership. More ↓ https://t.co/tFXdnhWjXN

I just signed @PCR_News' petition calling for the Government to commit to a national prostate cancer screening programme for all high-risk men. Screening will save lives. Join me and add your name! #prostatecancer

Hey @JakeBenRichards 🙋 Agreeing to a youth experience scheme is the first step to closer relations with Europe. Not only remarkably popular, agreeing to a YMS deal with the EU will unlock opportunities for all young Brits. #HeyMP @BestForBritain

Did anyone catch the Ginger Beer recipe from #handmadechristmas this week?

Whether you love the BBC or loathe it, Trump’s actions this week have been straight out of the authoritarian playbook. Not content with undermining democracy at home, he’s now set his sights on our independent national broadcaster. #bbc

Like Brexit, calls to leave the ECHR are about blaming external organizations for our own problems. Just as Brexit didn't make it easier to control migration, being outside the ECHR won't either. It will just strip everyone in Britain of fundamental rights.

75 years ago Today! The European Movement, led by Winston Churchill, wrote the first draft of the ECHR for the Council of Europe. The UK was among the first nations to sign this treaty and it required no laws changed in the UK as it was already aligned with UK law.