Darren Philip

Pracademic - intergenerational worship, stewardship, faith formation. Interests: curling, Scots leid, South African politics... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇿🇦 🇪🇺 He/him.

[Darren Philip @darphilip]

Time to move on from this place. You can find me at:

@darphilip.bsky.social

@[email protected]

[ROOTS for Churches @ROOTS4Churches]

In Wicked, Glinda gives Elphaba a black pointed hat to wear to the ball. She is humiliated. Have you ever felt hurt or let down by someone? How did you react? Read the rest of @darphilip's reflection: https://t.co/zNSM29cniH
#randomactsofkindness #BAFTA #youngpeople #Luke6

[Jonathan Lis @jonlis1]

This, in the end, will be what does for Badenoch. Her unique brand of mean-spirited, abrasive condescension will fully turn off the British people long before her obsessive hard-right culture-war agenda does

[Janey Godley @JaneyGodley]

Earlier this morning Janey passed away in her sleep. Her family were with her.
The love and support from all her friends and fans during this cancer journey brought her enormous joy. It has also been a huge comfort to us, her family and close friends, thank you.

[steve richards @steverichards14]

Taking back control:

[Doug Gay 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @DougGay]

One of Scotland’s most important theologians John Swinton has an album out which explores key themes in his theology and life - including dementia and disability check out Beautiful Songs About Difficult Things https://t.co/2AqTjEhjfh

[Peter Stefanovic @PeterStefanovi2]

It can’t just be me thinking this. It just makes no sense to me that we are looking to make tax rises & spending cuts to the value of £40bn in this month’s Budget whilst refusing to talk about the economic damage we’ve self inflicted on the economy with Brexit. Bloomberg has calculated that Brexit is costing the UK £100bn a year in lost output— that’s roughly £40bn less for the new Labour Government to invest in the UK - every year

Why are we not talking about this?

How much longer can our politicians deliberately avoid the negative impact of Brexit in their list of things which have battered and continue to batter the UK economy? The Office for Budget Responsibility says Brexit will reduce the UK’s potential GDP by 4% in the long run by lowering the trade intensity of the economy, Goldman Sachs puts it at 5% and the National Institute of Economic & Social Research calculates it at up to 6%.

These analysis’s chime with that of the Bank of England by showing that a long-term squeeze on the country’s economic potential from Brexit is playing out as they had feared

Until we have an honest and open discussion about the negative impact of Brexit and take steps remedy it Britain’s growth, productivity and living standards will continue to be weighed down by the structural handicap of Brexit

So why are we not talking about this?

[Sam Freedman @Samfr]

EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer has met literally hundreds of people who aren't Taylor Swift since becoming PM. More on this breaking scandal as we get it.

[Darren Philip @darphilip]

Another blow for the long form intervew. ☹️

[Stephen Sackur @stephensackur]

THREAD:

1. PERSONAL NEWS:
Today BBC News has announced plans to close @BBCHARDtalk after 3 decades holding the world’s politicians and powerbrokers to account. This is sad news for me personally, but much more important, I think it’s depressing news for the BBC🧵

[Daily Maverick @dailymaverick]

OPINIONISTA: To honour Pravin Gordhan’s legacy, the justice minister and the VBS accused must face NPA action: It is a subject of depressing curiosity that journalists who work for this publication have found key documents of the most… https://t.co/WOXW09mE1f #opinionpiece

[Ferial Haffajee @ferialhaffajee]

Heart-warming memorial for revolutionary Pravin Gordhan at the Johannesburg City Hall. Many reminders that there is still a long road to freedom from state capture. His wife and comrade Vanitha accepting a gift from Derek Hanekom. Barbara Hogan. Ismail Momoniat.

[City Press @City_Press]

"He will be remembered as a principled and courageous leader, someone who stood firm against those intent on using power to capture the state for private interests." https://t.co/g8pn06Gnyj.

[OUTA @OUTASA]

#PravinGordhan’s legacy is one of courage and unwavering integrity. He stood firm in the fight for justice and accountability, inspiring us all to do the same.

Rest in peace.

[Darren Philip @darphilip]

Gutted by this news. Pravin Gordhan unwaveringly stood up for justice in the most difficult circumstances. Hero.

[INXPrime @InxPrime]

In a heartfelt tribute to the late Pravin Gordhan, revered leader and public servant, Reverend Frank Chikane reflects on the remarkable life and legacy of the former Finance Minister and SARS trailblazer.
#News #pravingordhan #SARS #Finance

[Sakhiseni Nxumalo @SakhiNxumalo]

WATCH: “Senzeni na?” was sang as close friends, activists and those who know the former Minister Pravin Gordhan lit the candles and prayed for his speedy recovery during a night vigil in Durban. 
@News24

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

A new national campaign ‘Quit Fighting for Likes’ has been launched to support young people to safely navigate social media and prevent violence.

It will encourage them to switch off and not share harmful content.

Read more: https://t.co/fXMPA5uyCe

[Prof. Devi Sridhar @devisridhar]

The #1 focus on mpox should be on getting vaccines, antivirals & support to DRC (where 96% of cases have been) & neighbouring countries. If a fire is raging next door, help them put it out. Not just because it’s the right thing to do, but could be your house on fire next.

[Darren Philip @darphilip]

The real hero of the @Olympics is @MrAndrewCotter casually translating all these speeches on the hoof. #GoldMedal @BBCSport

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England.