MG

Writer, TV & print journalist, musician, football fan, amongst other things. Passionately interested in current affairs, but don't support any political party.

[MG @Gregom10]

@MarcIles @RitualsSG Thanks for the extra update.
I realise that things can change. I hope they do, bcz I like the look of Luca Stephenson, but right now there's a busy agent driving the speculation here.
I'm sure you'll keep us in the picture when you know more. #bwfc

[MG @Gregom10]

I think this tells us that Luca Stephenson has a very busy agent who's trying to stir up interest + competition.
Mentioning Blackburn is supposed to make Bolton fear we might miss out. LS looks a decent player to me, but I trust the board to make the right decision.
#bwfc #brfc

[RoversXtra @RoversXtra]

🚨 | Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers are both keen on Liverpool's Luca Stephenson.

Liverpool value him at £1m. Bolton are preparing a bid, but Blackburn will move if they fall short.

[@MailSport]

#BRFC | #BWFC | #LFC

[MG @Gregom10]

@RitualsSG Yes, but the point is that neither of the clubs appears to making much noise about Luca Stephenson. It's all coming from the agent. The excellent @MarcIles confirmed that #BWFC have said nothing and he doesn't expect a deal to happen.
Agents routinely try to stir up interest.

[MG @Gregom10]

@djb0607 I haven't expressed a view. I'm reporting on #pmqs and the discussions around it.

[MG @Gregom10]

Katie Lam is an eloquent voice for the right, but is echoing Reform rather than the Tories with her assertion that the UK has two-tier policing. Notably, Kemi Badenoch usually recognises that some people have that view, but doesn't endorse it herself.
#politicslive #pmqs

[MG @Gregom10]

Nigel Farage tries to stir up division and hatred at #PMQs over the tragic murder of Henry Nowak, despite Henry's family's express plea for people not do so.
Keir Starmer puts him down emphatically: His divisive tactics "show exactly who he is".
Indeed.

[MG @Gregom10]

@joecrayston Certainly looks like it. And Vickrum Digwa's mother too, who hid the murder weapon.
The police were initially given incorrect information, but were too slow to reassess what they saw on the ground. They also repeatedly ignored Henry Nowak's "I've been stabbed" #WATO

[MG @Gregom10]

The story of Henry Nowak is utterly appalling and the police have big qns to answer.
Reform's Zia Yusuf attacks the BBC for airing a debate on a subject he's campaigning on.
He claims he's Shadow Home Sec, but he's not. Not even an MP. He's just a member of the public #WATO

[MG @Gregom10]

This guy looks very handy indeed, at least on the basis of this compilation.
If he can show this energy and talent with #BWFC, David Watson will be an extremely good signing for us
I'm looking forward to the new season already!
https://t.co/BW3j0ewztY

[MG @Gregom10]

@young1economist I agree. It started with winter fuel payments. Regardless of the rights and wrongs of that policy, backbenchers realised the the Govt's mind could be changed w sufficient pressure.
In retrospect, it was from that moment that the Labour admin began to falter. #r4today

[MG @Gregom10]

Pat McFadden: 'Every meeting I have [w MPs] is "who can we tax in order to pay benefits to others".'
This shows Labour's biggest issue: The Govt doesn't control its own backbenchers, so can't get its agenda through.
Nick Thomas-Symonds doesn't acknowledge the problem
#r4today

[MG @Gregom10]

Congratulations, @OldGassy1984 !
You just won the competition.
Brilliant stuff !

[Old Gassy @OldGassy1984]

Nicola Sturgeon finds herself struggling to log in to a website...

[MG @Gregom10]

@ZiaYusufUK This is dangerous nonsense, and you need help. Seriously.
You might look closer to home for evidence of traitors. Start with people like Nathan Gill, the ex #Reform leader in Wales, who took Russian money to promote their propaganda.

[MG @Gregom10]

@IronmanJamie I don't agree. Both are quick, aggressive full-backs. Strong in the tackle, both show great skill on the overlap. Some decent crosses in there, too. I think they're quite similar on the basis of this compilation.
But sure, feel free to form your own opinion.
#bwfc #lfc

[MG @Gregom10]

Rumours doing the rounds today that Bolton Wanderers are in for Liverpool's Luca Stephenson.
On the basis of this evidence, he looks handy to me. Committed, aggressive, quick and skilful. Reminds me of Conor Bradley, which can't be a bad thing
#bwfc #lfc
https://t.co/UQnb0c0G7K

[MG @Gregom10]

@Roebuckio Useful intel, thanks.
Sam Dalby has made a big impact at #bwfc, despite injuries, so if they're friends that's another strong recommendation. It might also give us the edge if others are interested in him. #dufc

[MG @Gregom10]

Hard to believe Nicola Sturgeon knew nothing about husband Peter Murrell's embezzlement.
Did she not see the motor home (£120k) or new car (£80k) on their drive? Did she not ask?
PM's guilty plea helpfully prevents details being aired in court which cd implicate others #C4News

[MG @Gregom10]

Great win for #BWFC today, but to be honest I thought the scoreline flattered us. We were under the cosh after scoring early, and I felt #SCFC took control until half time. The turning point was bringing on Sam Dalby.
Stockport are a dirty team and deserve no sympathy
#SCFC

[MG @Gregom10]

Donald Trump says:
Deal w Iran is "largely negotiated" (it isn't)
Strait of Hormuz will be opened (Iran says it won't)
And what happens to Iran's missile and nuclear programmes? Seems they won't be curtailed.
Trump is desperate to get out of Iran and doesn't know how
#BBCNews

[MG @Gregom10]

@WW3finalboss I completely agree w @anneapplebaum
The other key point is that Donald Trump is much more sympathetic to the autocrats than the democrats. He doesn't see why he shd be constrained by laws or elections when the like of Putin or Kim aren't. He never met a dictator he didn't like.