Sportoholic (Football/Golf/Tennis/Snooker mainly). Geography graduate from Durham, now a Transport Consultant at Mott MacDonald and Masters student at Cambridge
Hi @mrdanwalker - two friends of mine are organising a charity golf auction to raise money for https://t.co/Xrxpwk4yKh. I was wondering whether you could give us a shout out on Twitter or BBC Breakfast? Please DM me for details.
When even President Macron says supply chains will have to become more French, from food to pharma, then you know globalisation will be in serious retreat in 2020s.
Just found myself throwing a tennis ball against a wall as a break from writing and now worrying I’m turning into Jack Nicholson in the shining #cabinfever
One of the most unappealing aspects of the current crisis is the judgmental censoriousness we’re seeing on here and in more everyday life. I went past several parks today. Everyone I saw was enjoying them responsibly. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a big house and garden.
Last season’s two Champions League finalists - who between them announced combined profits of £129m for 2018/19 - now using a Government scheme to pay 80 per cent of staff’s wage just four weeks into a shutdown. It’s completely indefensible.
All pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to offer takeaway and delivery services if they wish.
I’m relaxing the planning rules to help businesses adapt and support individuals who are staying at home as a result of #coronavirus
Here’s a thread to explain a little more 👇
A decade ago, in June 2009, I was appointed Health Secretary by Gordon Brown. Days later WHO declared a global pandemic. Swine flu was never as serious as the current situation. But, from where I was standing, it felt pretty scary ...