"If we lose test cricket, we will lose the cricket we truly know. History remembers legendary test careers not franchise triumphs. Cricket without Tests has no real meaning. Winning a T20 World Cup may put you at the centre of world cricket today, but whether that is truly good for the game remains open to debate.
Test cricket earned its name because it challenges every quality a player possesses, technique, patience, temperament,endurance and character. It is not simply about clearing the ropes for entertainment; It is about battling through pressure, adapting to conditions, and surviving the physical and mental demands of five intense days"
- Sir Ian Botham
"Dear Diary,
Really enjoyed the elections - mainly because they were a fantastic excuse for refusing to answer questions about the £5 million gift I trousered. Now that they are over I need to come up with a new distraction asap..."
Under Labour the council tax went up and services down, hitting #Birmingham with 24% tax increase, even worsening the cost of living crisis.
Still not fixed our roads, not cleaned up streets & parks, not tackled anti-social behaviour.
🗳️ Vote change. Vote @LibDems on 7 May 🔶
While Reform’s Scottish Leader squirms, Nigel Farage has never apologised for his despicable comments on handguns, or said he’s changed his mind.
Will he do it now?
When voting in the local elections, please judge Reform on our record so far:
-over 75 councillors sacked, resigned or defected
-every council raised council tax after promising to cut it
-Staffordshire sacked two leaders for racism
-Nottinghamshire spent £70k putting flags up
#Birmingham#LibDem Leader Cllr Roger Harmer on today’s bin strike claims:
"There is no deal, and pretending there is only threatens to make it harder to resolve the strike…This is nothing short of a cynical pre-election ploy by a Labour Party heading for a massive defeat."
😡 Trumpflation is ballooning the cost of living - yet it’s been cheered on by Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage.
🔶 We Lib Dems are renewing our calls on the government to slash fuel prices, train and bus fares and EV street charging costs too.
I'm just relieved nobody is talking about how I said I bought a house in Clacton, then admitted it was in the name of my girlfriend, Laure Ferrari, even though she couldn't afford £885,000, which conveniently meant I avoided £44,000 in tax.
Please don't share.
🔶 Birmingham Liberal Democrats are already making a positive difference in #Birmingham
It is clear Labour have failed. They cannot look after Birmingham and deliver for the residents.
🗳️ On 7 May vote Liberal Democrat. We can deliver the positive change our city needs 🔶
Birmingham Liberal Democrat councillors and candidates are bringing a real, positive change to Birmingham. #LibDem Plan for a Brighter Future:
🔶 Cleaning up Birmingham
🔶 Safer Streets and Parks
🔶 Communities Setting Priorities
#LibDems#brumlife#birmingham#brum#brummie
TEAM NEWS 🗞
Another huge day at Birmingham Moseley, we have league champions Moseley Oak kicking off against Ludlow at 12:30, followed by Birmingham Moseley vs Leeds Tykes at 4pm.
🎟️ https://t.co/wTVgVSUn3i
For the millionth time … media!!! No trans athlete is banned. They just need to play with others of the same sex as them. A male does not qualify for a category for females, anymore than an 17yr old qualifies for the under 10s
Kemi Badenoch sneered at our party for caring about communities and working hard to get things done. Well that's who we are.
Vote Liberal Democrat on 7th May.