Anna-Marie Hembrough

Voltaire - "Let us read and let us dance - two amusements that will never do any harm to the world."

[Anna-Marie Hembrough @AnnaHembrough]

The really scary thing is that it only takes a few shifts in circumstances and life can change beyond recognition.
#iamkirsty

[ALASTAIR CAMPBELL @campbellclaret]

Why do none of the other reporters step in and support colleagues when he goes off on one of his hissy fit tantrums, usually a woman, usually in response to a factual question. He doesn’t deserve respect so why fawn over him? Has nobody got the balls to ask him to apologise and organise a walk out if he doesn’t?

[ALASTAIR CAMPBELL @campbellclaret]

I never met Jason Arday, and know nothing about him beyond what I have read, seen and heard in the media.

As the debate around him raged in recent weeks, I stayed out of it, precisely because it struck me as one of those occasional frenzies in which facts get lost and humans cease to be treated as humans. I now wish I had reached out to him, tried to encourage him that “this too shall pass.”

Many people today, those who knew him above all but also many like me who didn’t, will be feeling sadness and anger that this has all led to his death, a family suddenly without a father, parents without a son. None of us will ever know exactly what was going through his mind, but it is hard to disagree with @MayorofLondon that Jason Arday faced “an unacceptable public hounding and campaign of abuse … pernicious public shaming that other people in his position wouldn’t have faced.”

Whatever the truth of the allegations against him, would he have suffered such a hounding had he been white, with short hair? I doubt it. The zeal with which the Trumpian anti-DEI brigade in the U.K. leapt on this story to try to push back the wheel of progress towards genuine equality was horrible.

Again, Sadiq is right to say “His death was a tragedy but it should be a wake-up call for all of us.”

RIP Jason. And to all of us, if ever you think someone you know may have cause to be suicidal, reach out to them.

[Ashis Basu 🇨🇦 ashis.bluesky.social @BasuAshis]

If there is only one story you read today make it this one, it will warm your heart ❤️

“What began as an act of compassion turned into a unique companionship of love and compromise that lasted 45 years, until the day Ronnie died.” @charlieejoy

https://t.co/a5askohjiB

[Anna-Marie Hembrough @AnnaHembrough]

@charlieejoy My Ma and I have been in tears……such a wonderful and inspiring article. Thanks for sharing it with us all.

[Anna-Marie Hembrough @AnnaHembrough]

@Rainmaker1973 Zero Dark Thirty

[Anna-Marie Hembrough @AnnaHembrough]

@JaneFallon Many congratulations ❤️

[Edgars Oliņš @OliEdgars]

Thanks Robert De Niro ❤️

[John Simpson @JohnSimpsonNews]

No one seemed to object when Churchill turned up at the White House in his war-fighting gear.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

London. A meaningful and warm meeting with Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer.

During our talks, we discussed the challenges facing Ukraine and all of Europe, coordination with partners, concrete steps to strengthen Ukraine’s position, and ending the war with a just peace, along with robust security guarantees.

A principled statement of support from the Prime Minister and an important decision: today, in our presence, Ukraine and the United Kingdom signed a Loan Agreement. This loan will enhance Ukraine’s defense capabilities and will be repaid using revenues from frozen Russian assets. The funds will be directed toward weapons production in Ukraine. This is true justice – the one who started the war must be the one to pay.

I thank the people and government of the United Kingdom for their tremendous support from the very beginning of this war. We are happy to have such strategic partners and to share the same vision of what a secure future should look like for all.

🇺🇦🇬🇧

[Katryna Francesia @KFrancesia]

@TheOnlyEsta Yes

[Chris D. Jackson @ChrisDJackson]

📸 No one follows more etiquette rules than the Royal Family—but notice how King Charles didn’t make any smart-ass or demeaning comments about Zelensky’s attire today.

Why? Because respect isn’t about clothes—it’s about character. And that’s something money can’t buy.

[Ed Krassenstein @EdKrassen]

BREAKING: Leaders from 15 Western countries—including the UK, major European nations, and Canada—are holding an emergency meeting with Ukraine's President Zelensky in London, demonstrating strong unity against Putin's aggression.

Notably missing: Donald Trump and the United States.

America, under Trump, is no longer leading the free world.

Those on hand include:
- United Kingdom - Represented by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Ukraine - Represented by President Volodymyr Zelensky, central to the discussions.
- France - Represented by President Emmanuel Macron, a key player in European security talks.
- Germany - Represented by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
- Italy - Represented by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who met Starmer earlier in the day.
- Poland - Represented by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
- Canada - Represented by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, indicating transatlantic involvement.
- Spain - Represented by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
- Denmark - Represented by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
- Norway - Represented by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Finland - Represented by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (or equivalent representative).
- Sweden - Represented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
- Czech Republic - Represented by its leadership (specific name not detailed in sources).
- Romania - Represented by its leadership (specific name not detailed in sources).
- Netherlands - Represented by its leadership (specific name not detailed in sources).
- NATO - Secretary General Mark Rutte is attending, reflecting the alliance’s interest in European security and Ukraine’s situation.

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

The bust of Sir Winston Churchill sits in Trump's Oval Office. He was an immensely brave leader who visited Washington, dressed in fatigues, seeking support against a despot. We all know what he would have made of today's unedifying spectacle and whose side he would have been on.

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

There is an aggressor: Russia.

There is a victim: Ukraine.

We were right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago—and to keep doing so.

By “we,” I mean the Americans, the Europeans, the Canadians, the Japanese, and many others.

Thank you to all who have helped and continue to do so. And respect to those who have been fighting since the beginning—because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, their children, and the security of Europe.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I spoke with UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer. The United Kingdom’s role in fortifying Europe’s defense and security is important for us.

We discussed upcoming plans and opportunities. UK’s support matters indeed, and we will never forget the respect the British people have shown for Ukraine and our citizens.

Thank you for your support.

[Paul Weller @paulwellerHQ]

I'm shocked and saddened by Rick's passing. I'm thinking back to us all rehearsing in my bedroom in Stanley Road, Woking. To all the pubs and clubs we played at as kids, to eventually making a record. What a journey!

(1/4 - P.W)

[Pablo Jugerton @Pablo_Jugerton]

@elonmusk

[OnlyBangers @OnlyBangersEth]

Sometimes we judge the process because we can’t see the vision 🤯

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

Before rock ‘n’ roll had a name, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was already playing it—‘Didn’t It Rain’ is proof.