David Read

husband, father and child of God to boot! worship @stpaulsealing, work @govuk. doesn't get much better! (personal views only other than RTs.)

[Ben Phillips @liturgicalben]

I’m with @OSacrumCorIesu on this. We need to sit in the “normality” of Ordinary Time - not have every Sunday yet another hectoring school assembly theme from contrasting factions.

[Sir Humphrey @pinstripedline]

Alternatively, person who took on newly created job 3 weeks ago is weekly commuting?

As for houseprices, plenty of people have bought houses cheaply that are now valued in millions - that doesnt make them millionaires...

[Katharine Birbalsingh @Miss_Snuffy]

Age 11 - feel free to block puberty.

But whatever you do, don’t go on social media until you are 16.

We have lost our bloody minds. 🤯😵‍💫

[Premier Christianity @Christianitymag]

Sir Paul Marshall’s £28m donation to churches deserves our praise, not condemnation
https://t.co/Rb86nFzpep @Psephizo

[Rory Stewart @RoryStewartUK]

The hereditary were the last link to historical meaning of the chamber - and idea of a House of “Lords”. The last peers were also some of the most hard-working, public spirited and committed members - particular on non-urban issues. Their removal needs now to lead to a much more fundamental rethink of the composition of the House - appointments focused on merit and independence not political patronage.

[spiked @spikedonline]

The Church of England’s endless self-flagellation over racism is a betrayal of its history. Church leaders led the charge against slavery and oppression. Their legacies should be honoured, not besmirched, says Bijan Omrani
https://t.co/ZavNfwiyuw

[David Read @ealingread]

Since when has the New Year's honours list been published on 29 Dec? Everything is just about the PR moment these days.

[James Heale @JAHeale]

Away from the Budget, this would be extraordinary – Kim Leadbeater's Bill is the spectre hanging over the rest of this parliament

[Sir Humphrey @pinstripedline]

Fresh from moaning that Civil Servants don't work, the Telegraph is now moaning about those who do too much work, and dont take leave, and in turn get a small payout of accrued leave should they resign- just like most other companies do...

https://t.co/CwF08DJqH6

[Ｐｅｔｅｒ Ｌｙｎａｓ @peterlynas]

Ayes 314 Noes 291. The social contract has been torn up this week. The state can now help kill you if you are too old and won’t protect you if you are young. A dark week at Westminster on #abortion and #assistedsuicide

[Janice Turner @VictoriaPeckham]

Arguments I never want to hear from law-makers again
*That thing you're concerned about may never happen
*There will be v few cases
*It's already law in X
"It's 'international best practice'
*Only the Right/Christians/etc make your points

Sound policy stands on its own merits

[Tim Montgomerie 🇬🇧 @montie]

One of the darkest days in our nation's history. Children that can easily survive outside of the womb can be killed without consequence. Absolutely shameful.

[Fergus Butler-Gallie @_F_B_G_]

What a monstrous country we are building

[Ｐｅｔｅｒ Ｌｙｎａｓ @peterlynas]

This is designed to make serious engagement on assisted suicide impossible - straight forward abuse of process.

[Ｐｅｔｅｒ Ｌｙｎａｓ @peterlynas]

Want to understand what happened this week on the assisted suicide bill and why it is so bad - this thread to short and clear. Thanks again to Danny and others for their efforts.

[Ｐｅｔｅｒ Ｌｙｎａｓ @peterlynas]

Incredible - and very disturbing. Leadbeater’s assisted suicide bill is attempting to avoid proper scrutiny.

[David Read @ealingread]

@DaveThroup Indeed! An interesting discussion thread with some possible causes, history and impacts here, from some local canal folk: https://t.co/dzYagJzQr2

[David Read @ealingread]

@RoryStewartUK Not to mention the soft power. In the 10yrs or so since the west started cutting its aid budgets our global influence has plummeted - see the rise of bad actors in the developing world eg the Sahel. Even leaving aside the moral rights of this it's such a short sighted view.

[Christian Concern @CConcern]

It is never too late to make a difference. Contact your MP now.

[Ｐｅｔｅｒ Ｌｙｎａｓ @peterlynas]

The assisted dying bill has finally been published - 18 days before it is to be debated. This is a ridiculously short time for such an important bill - the problem with a private member’s bill. https://t.co/OalQ88m4ux