Write stuff. Head of media, UNISON. Ex-comms Birkbeck, UK Music. Ex-PA, IOS. From Rochdale. Sender of "the politest of the press emails" (Paul Gambaccini)
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…. And (#proudparent) second/final child handed in Oxford Master’s dissertation today (ie both of them have done so). For a kid whose dad tried to push him into leaving school at 16 before taking O levels, it’s a big thing.
Oh yeah, and @singharj is one of the finest living journalists (along with @AlanJonesPA obvs)
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In my annual(ish) flurry of engagement with this fascist fest, here was last night’s haul of tomatoes
Phyllida was so lovely and helpful when I was doing a story about Emma T extending her father’s legacy. Even taking a call from a Swiss mountain (I think) when Emma’s agent couldn’t be arsed helping. 🙏
Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94 bbc.in/4gF5jm0
The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony reminded me of these pics from the vaults @cmcanea and @Pressuredrop
Fantastic recognition for a devoted, passionate campaigner who devoted much of her life to @unisontheunion. And a brilliant, caring boss @cmcanea
Congratulations to Christina McAnea on her appointment to the Lords, whether it’s on employment right, equal pay, migrant workers, the NHS, or public service I’m sure she will be a strong ally for @unisontheunion in Parliament. @cmcanea
The announcement of @thebeatles new museum in Savile Row has reminded me I was on the roof for the 30th anniversary gig. I'd totally forgotten!
Exactly 40 years ago today, one of the greatest gigs of my life as Talk Talk toured The Colour Of Spring
Anthony Barnes retweeted
BREAKING: @unisontheunion WIN!
Workers at the National Coal Mining Museum have accepted a significantly improved pay offer.
It brings the strike, which began in August, to an end.
Read more 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMwin
Anthony Barnes retweeted
Government plans to halt the outsourcing of NHS workers to subsidiary companies are 'a positive step', says UNISON
New guidance says ministers have listened to UNISON concerns about impact of outsourcing on staff.
unison.org.uk/news/2025/09/g…
ALT Photo of hospital entrance sign. "NHS outsourcing: Government shift on outsourcing is a positive step for NHS"
Aw @pbscribbles, what a treat. Just arrived home from TUC in Brighton to find a new instalment of death and intrigue. I'm briefly parking my @RobynHitchcock 1967 memoir (it's fantastic by the way Robyn) to devour your latest. Thanks so much. Loved the first two adventures.
Blimey @pbscribbles, I've now discovered I got a mention in the acknowledgements, along with others from the MT crew. What a joy! Thank you. (I haven't had a book credit since @wooldridgemike recognised my contribution to AI in his Introduction to MultiAgent Systems.
