I thought my new city centre councillor, Sarah Wakefield, was elected to represent the ward. But now she's off to fight for Makerfield - a bit soon I think after less than three weeks. She won't win, so she'll likely be representing my ward a while longer but it shows her ambition to jump into bigger things before starting her work here. But if she returns that’s fine, as long as she does her job. Her statement about Makerfield is typical of the Green Party though. Their claim that other parties are divisive is very hollow. In Denton and Gorton they played on division to win the by-election, anger not hope to reverse her statement. The Greens pretend to be pure and distinct from normal politics, but they use the same tactics of identity politics and division as Reform.

NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine. My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask: Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

Today is #AgeWithoutLimits Day — a time for us all to unite and take action to end ageism. In our homes, communities, and workplaces, let’s challenge stereotypes and build a world where everyone is valued at every age. #EndAgeism #AgePositive #ValuingOlderPeople #AgeFriendlyMCR

📣 The 2024 State of the City report tracks our progress in being a highly skilled city. 88% of Manchester primary and secondary schools are now rated as Good or Outstanding, giving the city’s young people a better start. [4/4]

📣 Another key focus of the 2024 State of the City report is economic growth. Manchester is one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, generating over £28 billion in gross value added (GVA) annually. [3/4]

📣 Our State of the City report tracks Manchester's progress towards being a world-class city. 2024 stats are now live and will be updated through the year - on areas like growth, digital inclusion, skills, health, housing and climate change. orlo.uk/yfrNy [1/4]

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Just this minute discovered, via #BBC2 that The Brothers Johnson ‘Stomp!’ was produced by #QuincyJones Fantastic range. No wonder I loved it so much! Memories of my first skiing holiday: more skilled on the flashing-light disco floor🕺 than on the icy Italian slopes.

Exactly Glenn. One of the best pieces of theatre I’ve seen this year.

Information available on Manchester City Council website. Great news

Help is at hand in Manchester | Manchester City Council. Help for pensioners, families, care leavers, people with disabilities. manchester.gov.uk/news/artic…

Looking forward to seeing my former pupil @KeeleyForsyth @factoryintl supporting @arooj_aftab on Saturday.

New single out now lnk.to/zYM7S5 @gazelletwin x @KeeleyForsyth Mix

St Anns Church Saturday Cafe. Terrific cafe with terrific cakes. /⁦@joand7⁩ checking my plum crumble with Adam .

Hi @JuneWes13091876 Do you remember when we saw #jamesearljones at the Nia Centre and his son interviewed us on video?

Welcome to Manchester! I’m not gonna lye, but the first time I quickly glanced at this photo, I thought it was somewhere abroad. #Manchester 📸 | Mcr Skyline

Brilliant!

Am sure the City Council will be doing its best to get people to sign up -@joand7

Hi @AvantiWestCoast Euston to London 19.33 cancelled [along with my essential seat reservation] All your staff as helpful as possible. Fortunately managed to get a seat on 20.13 despite being given incorrect information re seat reservations.

Wonderful concert @bbcproms tonight as @the_halle conductor Sir Mark Elder retires with an epic Mahler5, an inspiring choral McMillan his own heartfelt speech genuine praise for Manchester - a city which has loved his tremendous contribution.