Rob Bates

Tweeter of sport and politics. And if you're lucky, the politics of sport.

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

Always hit them with the left. https://t.co/Khz34dlcXV

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

This whole policy just stinks of complacency. Sadly there's probably good reason for that. https://t.co/y6J5b7DgC0

[Adam Bienkov @AdamBienkov]

Theresa May says she wants to bring back fox hunting because other methods of killing foxes are 'cruel' https://t.co/RGTSl6J1mp

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

Been coming from before the season even started, but this still hurts. Responsibility rests solely and completely on the Allams. #hcafc

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

Not bad from Emily Thornberry, not bad at all. https://t.co/velmr4gcmw

[The Andrew Marr Show @MarrShow]

Sofa chat with Michael Fallon and @EmilyThornberry #marr

[Jack Carter @jackcarter22]

when you go back to work after 4 pints at lunchtime, and you're trying to hold down a conversation with your boss https://t.co/n2FG0GM89g

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

Shit. Made a passing comment to my mum that if she ever voted Tory I'd never come home to visit again. Should've seen her eyes light up...

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

'"Thank you Theresa, for the opportunity and continued support in the work-related arena"...And I made that dream come true, AKA, for you.' https://t.co/Zaqtnwrdzt

[Nooruddean @BeardedGenius]

Absolute bollocks mate

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

This is a cool initiative. Crucial our generation knows how politics works, and how to make it work for them. https://t.co/8EboGsO3YD

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

@meagatronn @TOwolfpack Oh you are, my bad! I may have to use is as *another* excuse to visit Canada.

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

The state of our club... https://t.co/BcnqUFkNcE

[James Smailes @James_Smailes]

Groundsman who helped at Hull City 'devastated' after being turfed off the pitch yesterday.

https://t.co/zu27MDVX5p

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

Great scenes in Toronto, hope the enthusiasm continues! I may just have to use it as an excuse to visit Canada again. Good work, @TOwolfpack https://t.co/5e1ZHkLfTx

[Toronto Wolfpack @TOwolfpack]

✨ SCENES ✨

In front of a crowd of over 6281 people we remain undefeated in League Play. Was great to get the Canadian fans engaged. #COYWP

[Leigh @leighpalmer]

If we do go down it won't be because of today's result.
It will be down to the worst pre season and backing in premier league history
#Ehab

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

How to spend a bank holiday weekend: in an absolute gem of a city with fantastic company. Riga pulled through on both fronts.

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

Gutted for York, relegated in the 90th minute. Currently in Latvia with a heartbroken York fan, we'll drink to their memory. Any excuse...

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

Huge if true. https://t.co/o1C2lsSTJS

[AFP News Agency @AFP]

#BREAKING UK PM Theresa May accuses EU 27 of lining up to oppose Britain over Brexit

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

Nearing May and cricket season halted by this. It's snow laughing matter. https://t.co/OsaGpu7Rrj

[Yorkshire CCC @YorkshireCCC]

Snow has stopped play in the second XI match vs Lancashire at #Headingley!

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

Good to see @RachaelMaskell taking this up. Nestle/Rowntree's has always been the lifeblood of York and this sets a disconcerting precedent. https://t.co/56K1B2jCmU

[💙Rachael Maskell MP @RachaelMaskell]

Working flat out to do all I can to avert job losses in York, this is such a bad day for the city. Written to PM and Business Secretary

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

If you live in York and don't work in tourism, you probably work in chocolate. Not good news for the area. https://t.co/YG6AD5rCjh

[PA Media @PA]

#Breaking Nestle planning to cut nearly 300 jobs, mainly in York and Newcastle, and move Blue Riband biscuit production to Poland - unions

[Rob Bates @RobABates]

People are absolutely awesome. #LondonMarathon