Toby Elliott

Public affairs & comms for railways. @bathrugby supporter. RT ≠ endorsement, personal account (views not those of my employer etc). ✈ #tracksidetoby

[Metropolitan Police @metpoliceuk]

“Apprehending violent and dangerous criminals is a full contact and messy task which may appear shocking to observers with little experience of policing in the real world.”

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley writes to Zack Polanski.

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

Our ancient English liberty.

[Robert Buckland @RobertBuckland]

A truly excellent ⁦@thetimes⁩ article from@⁦⁦@matthewsyed⁩. “Kemi Badenoch is bringing Tories back to the light. It’s why I joined”

https://t.co/uGIxDpIx6n

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

Champions. Prem Cup, Challenge Cup, and Premiership!!!!

#COYB

@BathRugby

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[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

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[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

👏🏼 spot on from @Elysee

[Élysée @Elysee]

When European unity becomes inconvenient, disinformation goes so far as to make a simple tissue look like drugs.

This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home. We must remain vigilant against manipulation.

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

No other words needed #istandwithUkraine

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

If you ever need a video to explain what an ultra processed food is @DoctorChrisVT, just use this #insidethefactory on @walkers_crisps Quavers.

[Charles Lister @Charles_Lister]

If the international community wants to rescue some credibility with #Syria’s people, it should send specialists to #Sednaya Prison in #Damascus immediately — there are 100s, possibly 1000s of prisoners stuck 2-3 layers underground, behind electronic locks & concealed doors.

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

...but it's not 1st April for another 133 days?

[JLR @JLR_News]

Today, @Jaguar unveils its new brand identity, recapturing its ethos to Copy Nothing. This has been a complete reset, to re-enter the world of aspirational luxury, with Jaguar’s spirit of originality and JLR’s #Reimagine vision at its heart.

https://t.co/Xd7I8mL4yJ

#JLR #Jaguar

[Jay in Kyiv @JayinKyiv]

Zelensky:
"We aren't ready to give our freedom to this fucking terrorist Putin".

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

I bet on both Brexit and Trump winning in 2016 at 4/1 each.... I made £60 on each.

Maybe I should have upped the amount!

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

@fifisyms ...and Jenrick would still lose to Labour

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

"Vote for me, we'd still lose to Labour"

I'm not sure this is the leadership winning statement that Jenrick thinks it is.

[Robert Jenrick @RobertJenrick]

This is the choice: Government or opposition

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

What an absurd move. The first word on Jenrick's slogan is change... So, he's;

▪️ giving out jobs for the boys, because Jacob backed him

▪️removing the idea of an elected chair - the only policy most members seem to agree on

▪️aligning himself to a divisive character that most voters don't align themselves with, when he needs to win back votes lost in 2024

The party faithful will cheer him from the rafters as he's Eeform-light, but it won't win him or the party a General Election.

[Robert Jenrick @RobertJenrick]

One of my first acts as leader would be to appoint Jacob Rees-Mogg as Chairman of the Conservative Party so we can truly reform and democratise our Party.

Together we will empower members and restore the respect that has been so sorely lacking in recent years.

[Rt Hon Sir Peter Mannion MP @MatthewHawxe]

Conservative Leadership election

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

🎯Spot on from @theresa_may.

➡️Tacking to the right wing will give you lots of social media fans for populist clickbait videos & headlines, but it won't win you the General Election.

🔵A bold, positive, centre-right vision for the future is what the next leader of the @Conservatives should have.

[Theresa May @theresa_may]

Elections in the UK are won in the centre ground - and we abandon that ground at our peril. My article for The Times👇

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

"Members of Parliament should be legislators... we already have councillors to look after local matters like campaigning for a zebra crossing."

Siobhan Baillie's view on how MPs aren’t focused on right things with @mattforde.

🔶But can the Lib Dem-ification of MPs' roles ever change now?

🔴Would MPs ever agree to a role description for their job, particularly one that says they should focus on Westminster?

🔵If MPs were focused on legislating, could there be fewer of them?

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

Stunning

[The Prince and Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal]

A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales

As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.

The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.

The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.

With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.

This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.

Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.

I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.

Despite all that has gone before I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.

William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time. Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.

To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.

🎬 by Will Warr

[Toby Elliott @TobyElliottUK]

@markaizatt It goes both ways Mark, there will have been potential Labour voters that stayed home (turnout was low), or voted for another candidate (including Reform) thinking that Labour Government was a certainty.

People always want to rewrite the facts.