Edward Kendall

Loves reading, heritage, nature, and hiking.

[Bedrock @BedrockMagazine]

‘The key to lasting improvement is persistence. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but with consistent effort, small actions build over time into lasting transformation.’
@edwardckendall

Read: https://t.co/8hmmAKoJyE

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

In Birmingham, The King has visited the Oratory of St. Philip Neri, which opened in 1909 in memory of St. John Henry Newman.

His Majesty was shown the Cardinal’s Room, which remains exactly as St. John Henry left it when he died in 1890. The room has no heating or electricity and Newman’s books, possessions, Rosaries, and items of clothing remain untouched.

[Luke de Pulford @lukedepulford]

My name dragged through the dirt again in #JimmyLai's trial today, along with @ipacglobal

Long-ish post, trying to explain how this show trial is reaching fever pitch.

Context here is that the prosecution wants to try to link Jimmy Lai to IPAC's work. But he wasn't involved at all, so they're using the following to "prove" a National Security Law offence.

❗️Prosecution argued:

1⃣ Lai was "aware of IPAC before launch". Prosecution says he received a message from @benedictrogers letting him know I was setting up IPAC, and then messages from me informing him of the press release.

2⃣ "We submit the involvement of @Stand_with_HK in IPAC is another clear evidence [sic] of the pursuance of the agreement to request foreign countries for [sanctions on Hong Kong]" (an abbreviation is used instead of "sanctions", quote otherwise verbatim).

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On 1⃣: by this logic every single media outlet in Hong Kong is guilty of a National Security Law offence.

I briefed every Hong Kong media outlet ahead of IPAC's launch. This includes South China Morning Post, RTHK, Ming Pao etc etc. I *think* the prosecution intends to claim that receiving a press release and passing it along to someone else is a National Security Law offence.

On 2⃣: This is just completely made up. The decision to incorporate Stand With Hong Kong in IPAC's Central Secretariat was my decision, and my decision alone. It had nothing to do with Jimmy Lai or Mark Simon.

I have correspondence proving this point, and offered to make it available to the court. They refused. Indeed, the correspondence they cite between me and Andy Li proves this point. The judge asked a whole bunch of leading questions about it.

It is an invention. Not a shred of truth in it. I state again: neither Jimmy Lai, nor Mark Simon, nor any other related party had *or have* anything whatsoever to do with IPAC decisions.

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These two flimsy predicates are being used to send an elderly man to prison. This really is an accurate reflection of the absurdity of Hong Kong's contemporary legal system, distorted beyond all recognition. Nothing to crow about here. It's just sad, and the relative silence of @FCDOGovUK is sadder still.

[Edward Kendall @edwardckendall]

@TheWineSociety I’d love to share a dram with @dookie_kid12

[WestminsterCathedral @WestminsterCath]

This Wednesday 16 Oct, a bill will be introduced to Parliament proposing a legalisation of assisted suicide. @CardinalNichols has urged us all to get involved in the debate by contacting our MP at https://t.co/oqh4uCTyZL

[WestminsterCathedral @WestminsterCath]

This weekend there will be a legacy appeal at each Mass, to help maintain our mission and heritage long into the future. We also give thanks for all who have supported us thus far.

For more information, visit https://t.co/cyzMD1i8Oo

[Matt Kennard @kennardmatt]

The Guardian has not published a single word about arrest of journalists Richard Medhurst and Sarah Wilkinson under the Terrorism Act this past fortnight.

The paper has also never mentioned the detention of journalists Craig Murray and Kit Klarenberg by UK counter-terror police.

[Edward Kendall @edwardckendall]

Stand with Darlington nurses for safe spaces for women - Click here: https://t.co/rVT8dPbmIi

[Edward Kendall @edwardckendall]

Britain must recognise Palestine. Recognition cannot be dependent on negotiations, and we have waited too long for ‘the right time’. The right time is now. Simply click https://t.co/6HVrFh9pTE and send this letter to your MP.  

[Edward Kendall @edwardckendall]

@Carthusiana I know I'm late to picking up on this - but what was the cause? Great idea and I work in fundraising after all...

[Edward Kendall @edwardckendall]

I’m helping raise money for Artemis Charitable Foundation. Support me at: https://t.co/Ve0ssOiI8g

#justgiving

[Benedict Rogers 羅傑斯 @benedictrogers]

Two weeks ago I had the great honour of presenting my book, #TheChinaNexus, to His Holiness the #DalaiLama, who had previously given an interview which features in the book.

Time to get your copy?

Foreword by @DavidAltonHL, Preface by @nathanlawkc

https://t.co/gO80wytbr3

[Edward Kendall @edwardckendall]

My latest #poetry reading to raise funds for ⁦@nationaltrust⁩ - this time a poem by Australian Bush poet Banjo Paterson. https://t.co/1gcu2U7Hv5

[National Trust @nationaltrust]

If you’re painting eggs at home and looking for inspiration, here are a few from the collections we care for to get your creativity flowing.

Photos: Papier-mâché egg with a lion face at Erddig; Greys Court egg; painted faces at the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Cumbria.

[Edward Kendall @edwardckendall]

My latest #poetry reading to raise funds for @nationaltrust is some Australian Bush Poetry by John O’Brien https://t.co/a9xr26z3SG #bushcraft #nationaltrust #poetrylovers #poetrytwitter

[Edward Kendall @edwardckendall]

My latest poem reading to raise funds for ⁦⁦@nationaltrust⁩ ; #Keats this time. Please have a listen by clicking the link #poetry https://t.co/LpLfLEm4At

[Edward Kendall @edwardckendall]

My latest poem read-aloud to raise funds for ⁦@nationaltrust⁩ #poetry https://t.co/zbs5Elwd0M

[National Trust @nationaltrust]

Birmingham’s been spotted looking pretty in pink by Rachael M this week.

Is blossom brightening up your local city centre? Share your photos with #BlossomWatch.

[Edward Kendall @edwardckendall]

The Country-Dweller: Why I'm launching The Country-Dweller https://t.co/PDOaqhCrho

[National Trust @nationaltrust]

Have you watched our inaugural Octavia Hill Lecture in collaboration with @TimesRadio yet? Catch up on the lecture and panel discussion here: https://t.co/wTnR6mYlUx

Photo: James Dobson