I'm a former ICU patient as a consequence of Covid-pneumonia which triggered #sepsis.I became a quadruple amputee as a result.I'm grateful to have had three Covid vaccinations;I'd rather avoid another episode of Covid for me or those around me & I can't spare any more body parts.

New footbridge for Harlington THAT ISN'T ACCESSIBLE! What are Network Rail doing installing a footbridge that is designed to last for 120 years that isn't accessible?!?! I'm lost for words!

Yea because you @AngelaRayner and @UKLabour really seem to have the best interests of me and those that need support the most. 👀🙄🤷🏻‍♂️

I’ve known I was called to priesthood since I was a child. It took me decades to answer that call, largely because I didn’t see anyone who looked like me in church leadership. It just didn’t seem to be a place where wounded healers were welcome - so very, very, white middle class male. And Justin’s speech in the HoL just confirmed that. I do feel slightly sorry for his diary secretary, but I hope that individual won’t mind that they come quite some way down in my pity list. Because to be honest, the people I feel sorry for are the victims and survivors of a serial sadist, who abused young men spiritually, physically, and sexually. Those who are watching the ABC minimise their pain, and those who died without seeing justice. Those who were barely mentioned in that little speech. After that, I’m sorry for all the victims and survivors of abuse, who cling on to church because Jesus is beauty, but who are let down again and again and again by his followers. I’m sorry for those who can’t see God because of the evil that has been placed in the way. I’m sorry for the clergy and ministers who cling on with a vision of what the church could and should be, and who increasingly find themselves questioning how long they can be part of this institution. Then, just then, I might find some pity for the diary secretary. I joined the church because in the middle of my own abuse, someone shared with me a vision of who God thought I was, beloved, accepted, belonging. The leader of my church just trivialised that in one of the highest institutions of our land. I’m not going to lie. Feeling a bit broken today.

Still here (sort of) but also now on Bluesky @ccquad.bsky.social if I've missed following anyone from here over there!

For the rail industry to be confident that its safety culture doesn't take second place to reputational culture, he needs to make an unequivocal apology for his letter and for having me removed from my job.

Here's my statement on today's non-apology from @LordPeterHendy: theguardian.com/business/202… Hendy is only apologising for the tone of his letter - nothing on his subsequent threats by email - to calm the anger of a supply chain he was seemingly willing to threaten and cajole.

Are suppliers just supposed to accept a "my bad lol" here and remain confident in a fair tender process? I think this goes beyond issues of "tone", personally...

Just like stars, your light is most visible when the world around you feels darkest.That’s where "Shine On" comes from. It’s a mantra for anyone who’s faced setbacks, loss, fear, or uncertainty and still decided to get back up, to keep pushing forward.

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.

Should we abolish the monarchy? RT for larger sample size

Insanity If you’re a royalist, I’m embarrassed for you.

Dr Janey Godley, a real hero.

Janey Godley wants you to remember her famous quote as she battling health at a hospice.

Andrea Jenkyns, "I still think Boris Johnson was one of our better Prime Ministers" Audiene moans Andrea Jenkyns, "I see you've selected the audience for people who don't like Boris Johnson or the Conservatieves" Ian Hislop, "You can't just say: you've selected the audience, you've got no evidence for that, no proof, it's just bollocks.. This isn't GB News"

This is the table display of Boris Johnson’s memoir at the Cheltenham Literature Festival tonight. Waterstones staff keep cleaning it up. But then festival goers keep doing it again! ⁦@cheltfestivals⁩

The argument that “we need PAs due to a GP shortage” is a lie. The “NHS GP shortage” is deliberate & entirely manufactured 15036 doctors applied for 4096 GP training posts **10,940 doctors** were unsuccessful We have the doctors! NHSE are ensuring there are NO jobs for them!

Network Rail cancels #Biggleswade step-free access meeting. The scheme, at one time scheduled to finish Summer '22, is delayed yet again, supposedly due to problems with securing access for construction. Network Rail continues to fail disabled people. Someone needs to get a grip. @LouHaigh @LordPeterHendy

🦊🍁🍂Competition time! To celebrate Autumn & to cheer the darkening evenings, I'm giving away a signed edition of my 'Reynard the Fox' book, a lovely tall tin of rich chocolate & salted caramel biscuits, a large bar of Swiss chocolate & a magical arctic fox companion! Simply like, retweet & follow to enter! A winner will be picked on Friday.🍂🍁🦊