Archie Benson

And as ye would that men should do to you,do ye also to them likewise. St.Luke 6:31

[Archie Benson @Archenfield45]

But what more oft in nations grown corrupt and by their vices brought to servitude than to love bondage more than liberty.

John Milton, “Samson Agonistes”

[Windies Cricket @windiescricket]

A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers. 🖤🏏

[Archie Benson @Archenfield45]

@stephenj_colvin My thoughts entirely. Can’t help thinking Norway would have proved more difficult opposition for Argentina.

[Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunt]

Oh wait, we're talking about the peasant's revolt.
I can't resist using this as an excuse to share one of my favourite memes ever:

[Toby Young @toadmeister]

Andy Burnham left Greater Manchester £1.34 billion in the red – the highest debt of any combined authority in England, analysis shows. https://t.co/2RE01e8KeW

[Eleanor Parker @ClerkofOxford]

It's the feast of St Swithun, 9th-century Anglo-Saxon bishop of Winchester. Since the Middle Ages, his day has been linked to weather-lore: it's said that in mid-July weather patterns shift, and if it rains on St Swithun's Day it will rain for 40 days.

https://t.co/FfgcvohJU2

[Britain Unbound @BritainUnbound]

Your Unbound Daily Briefing is up!

Today's topics include:

⚫️ Brexit Saving The World from Ebola?
⚫️ New UK-Switzerland FTA

https://t.co/JhAaZ0pDip

[FarmingUK @FarmingUK]

Absolutely agree with this 🥛 🇬🇧

[Gully Foyle #UKTrade @TerraOrBust]

Isn't it amazing how all these things can be achieved without needing to give Switzerland control over the UKs laws, borders and money.

[JACCINTA @AFCJaccy]

💣🚨 Declan Rice explains why he embraced Martin Ødegaard after the final whistle.

🗣️ “When the final whistle went, there were no opponents anymore. I didn’t see Norway or England. I just saw my captain.”

“I know how much this game meant to Martin. I know how much he carries on his shoulders, not only for Norway but every single day as a leader. Seeing him hurting like that… I couldn’t just walk past.”

“We’ve built something special at Arsenal. We’ve celebrated together, we’ve suffered together, and we’ve pushed each other to become better players and better people. That doesn’t disappear because we’re wearing different national team shirts.”

“I just wanted him to know he wasn’t standing there alone. Football can break your heart in one moment, but the people you share the journey with help put the pieces back together.”

“In a few weeks, we’ll be back at the Emirates fighting side by side again. He’ll still be my captain, I’ll still fight for him, and together we’ll keep chasing the biggest trophies for Arsenal.”

“For 90 minutes we represented different countries. But the bond we have at Arsenal is bigger than one match. That will never change.

#NORENG #AFC

[Motivaciones Fútbol @MotivacionesF]

¡HAALAND ENTENDIÓ TODO! 👏🇳🇴

Apenas sonó el silbatazo final de la eliminación de Noruega ante Inglaterra en la Copa del Mundo, Erling Haaland hizo algo que habla más de su grandeza que cualquier gol: fue uno por uno a felicitar y desearle suerte a todos los jugadores ingleses.

Acababa de quedar eliminado del torneo más importante de su carrera, pero aun así tuvo la humildad de reconocer a su rival.

En su primer Mundial llevó a Noruega hasta los cuartos de final por primera vez en toda su historia. Se despide con la frente en alto, demostrando que el verdadero carácter también se refleja en la derrota.

Dentro del campo transmite la imagen de un delantero imparable. Fuera de él, vuelve a demostrar que es una persona enorme.

IMPOSIBLE NO QUERERLO. ❤️

[Zia Yusuf @ZiaYusufUK]

Given the way this headline is worded, many are (understandably) taking it to mean Reform MPs have been given police protection by the state.

I want to clarify that the opposite is true.

The state is providing no protection whatsoever.

In fact, based on what I have seen in the last 48 hours, none of the government, the Speaker nor the police care at all about the security of Reform MPs.

Several of our MPs have written to the above in recent months about distressing, escalating security concerns, asking for help.

Their correspondence was not even replied to.

I will let you draw your own conclusions from this.

[Liz Truss @trussliz]

This is very moving.

[Bears @WarwickshireCCC]

BEARS WIN!

🐻 #YouBears

[Bears @WarwickshireCCC]

The winning moment from Mousley 😮‍💨

🐻 #YouBears

[Clarissa Reilly @clarescastle]

‘No coward soul is mine,
No trembler in the world’s storm-troubled sphere.
I see heaven’s glories shine,
And faith shines equal, arming me from fear.’
These lines of Emily Bronte’s could have been penned for Ann Widdecombe, RIP. She would shrug at the hate on here today, raise eyes to heaven literally and figuratively, and forgive. Your problem, not hers.

[Adrian Hilton @Adrian_Hilton]

I'm so sad and sorry to hear that Ann Widdecombe has died. It's often said that you have no friends in politics, but she was one – a very kind and loyal one since 2005. She was a formidable politician of deep conviction and unwavering Christian faith, a great sense of humour, and a tireless labourer for a number of charities. It's a pity she was never made Baroness Widdecombe because it would have been thoroughly merited. But she is now with her Lord and Saviour. Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Rest in Peace, dear Ann.😔
In paradisum deducant te angeli; in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem.

[Gawain Towler @GHWTowler]

Gutted to hear of the death of Ann Widdecombe. A stalwart, a trooper, and someone of deep faith and kindness. A true one off, and a friend.

Requiescat in pace.

[Archie Benson @Archenfield45]

@GoodwinMJ Sad news,indeed.🙏

[Archie Benson @Archenfield45]

@ukJ0N I have always found it frustrating that she invites guests onto her show only for them to barely get a word in edgeways!
Should we bear in mind that TalkTV are part of the NewsCorp stable along with the Times and Sunday Times,two of the main drivers of the current revelations?

[Archie Benson @Archenfield45]

@GBNEWS Disappointed that the panellists State of the Nation to discuss @Nigel_Farage ‘s decision to stand down as MP were @kevinhollinrake and @KevinCraigUK with @Jacob_Rees_Mogg also contributing. The sort of balance of which the BBC would have been proud.