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John Cannon retweeted
Net migration to UK is down by nearly a half after Labour’s vow to cut numbers.
A majority of Conservative and Reform voters still believe it’s going up
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John Cannon retweeted
May 2
This is dreadful news. BBC journalism is one of Britain's greatest achievements and assets.
May 2
Cuts in the BBC are inevitable. But once again it looks like they’re going to make the wrong ones.
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John Cannon retweeted
We would like to thank our Patron, Sir Mark Rylance for his support for the Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre. #LoveYourLocalTheatre
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We caught up with director Celyn Jones ahead of tonight's world premiere of Madfabulous, the story of the 5th Marquess of Anglesey, at #BFIFlare. theb.fi/47mcjPR
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After basically expelling the Actors Centre it comes to this thestage.co.uk/news/exclusiv…
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John Cannon retweeted
Mar 22
We persistently tried to collaborate with @7DialsPlayhouse to return training/community to Tower St. Their refusal to listen to 1000s actors/creatives has been shocking. They destroyed a home, set up for actors by actors & squandered the building in the process. Disgraceful!
We campaigned tirelessly to return training. We relentlessly warned the building was at risk. The acting community has had to watch its former home The Actors Centre repurposed, sold and now closed by @7DialsPlayhouse It’s a travesty & should never have been allowed to happen.
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We campaigned tirelessly to return training. We relentlessly warned the building was at risk. The acting community has had to watch its former home The Actors Centre repurposed, sold and now closed by @7DialsPlayhouse It’s a travesty & should never have been allowed to happen.
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Mar 17
Proud to be a patron of @PortsmouthDSA and support their brilliant work and the beginning of Down syndrome awareness week with them
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Mar 16
This is fabulous news and so much of the credit for this turnaround is down to @ednewtonrex who has been tireless in standing up for the rights of creatives demanding fair application of existing copyright law. Massive props Ed. Thank you 👏🙏🏻👏🙏🏻
Mar 16
Fantastic news in the UK today - the government has apparently ditched its plan to force creatives to 'opt out' if they don't want AI companies training on their life's work.
The opt-out proposal was unfair and unworkable. Many couldn't realistically have opted out at all, and it would have affected small rights holders disproportionately negatively.
We should be grateful to the government for listening to reason on this, rather than just listening to the big tech lobby. They have done the right thing by putting opt-out behind us.
They should now reaffirm what the law says - that AI companies must license people's work if they want to train on it - and commit not to change that law.
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Mar 13
Holy Hell @SouthernRailUK have sent a 4 coach train
Absolutely packed to the rafters. People sprinting up the platform to get on
#nationaldisgrace
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John Cannon retweeted
Feb 17
Nigel Farage’s new team of former Tories can flip sides all they like. They're still the same failed Tories who trashed the economy, hammered mortgages, and lost control of our borders.
ALT Left side: Good flipping. Pancake and pan on a red background. Right side: Tory - Reform defectors. "Bad flipping."
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Terrific podcast on the evolution of the New Actors Centre @newactorscentre from @Martintalkshow
Thank you Martin!
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John Cannon retweeted
Feb 1
What is the point of fame if not to use it to do some good? Hugh Bonneville’s pleas for humanity in Gaza — on #BBCLauraK and in other interviews — has been articulate, dignified and profoundly moving. A fine actor, a fine man.
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Richard Linklater's terrific NOUVELLE VAGUE leads this week's culture picks in @TheNewWorldmag
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John Cannon retweeted
The Freedom Pass is a lifeline for many Londoners. Please sign this to help protect it:
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John Cannon retweeted
Jan 27
New Reform candidate Matt Goodwin has claimed that being born and raised in England doesn't make you English.
These Luton workers proudly disagree.
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John Cannon retweeted
13 Nov 2025
[It's the day!]
The 28th edition of Paris Photo opens today at the Grand Palais!
From November 13 to 16, explore the works of 222 exhibitors from 33 countries.
Among the highlights, don’t miss the monumental installation by #SophieRistelhueber, 2025 Hasselblad Award winner, presented by #Poggi Gallery which examines the scars left by war and climate.
#parisphoto2025 #parisphotofair
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John Cannon retweeted
13 Nov 2025
The BBC serves democracy across the world , it serves the people , and we must act to defend it .
If you’re an employee , past or present , a contractor , a freelancer , if you’ve worked for the BBC in any capacity , please sign my open letter at defendthebbc.org
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John Cannon retweeted
10 Nov 2025
🤔 What links these British institutions?
BBC & Channel 4
Bank of England
Jaguar Land Rover
The NHS
Our universities
A: They’ve all been attacked by right-wing populists who target the best of Britain to stir division and feed off anger.
Don’t let them. Optimism beats outrage.
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Acclaimed writer-director Annemarie Jacir’s sweeping historical epic Palestine 36 is in cinemas across the UK and Ireland now. Book now: theb.fi/4qCDBcB
#BFIBacked #NationalLottery @CurzonFilm
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