James Reid MInstLM

Former Sailor, turned civilian

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Just finished #TipToe @Channel4

I've never watched a more harrowing 15 minutes of television in my life. I felt physically sick; I am shaking with anger, and full of tears (even writing this post is a struggle) 💔

Is this our future? I pray not....

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@TPEassist @LNER Thanks for confirming, Kate.

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@TPEassist my 1324 from LP Lime Street has been cancelled. I'm travelling to York on an Advanced Single. This was the only direct service. My next option is TPE to Selby then @LNER to York (though my connection train will be outside of 2hr window, is my ticket valid?

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@MediumDebyOuld @benonwine It's also no different from the regimental poppy-pins, attributed to the various regiments of the British Army, the branches of the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force. Those pins, just like the LGBTQ+ one, pay homage to those particular communities within our Armed Forces.

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@MediumDebyOuld @benonwine Utter nonsense; the LGBTQ+ community is not getting "yet another" bit of special attention. This is no different,for example, from the RBL commissioned Sikh Poppy, commemorating the contribution of Sikh soldiers to our country - do you have an issue with that poppy-pin too?!

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The #LGBTQ Poppy is a good thing, which commemorates an important part of the Armed Forces. Stop with the hate, stop spreading misinformation, and start remembering why we wear the poppy altogether!

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@MediumDebyOuld @benonwine Your grandad, alongside my own, and my great-uncle, served alongside gay-soldiers (who served their country with pride, even when it criminalised their very existence). They were honoured to serve alongside one another and would rightly celebrate their contribution.

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@benonwine LGBTQ+ people serve in the Armed Forces, with pride and without hessistation (even at a time when the country they so proudly served criminalised their very existence). Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people have fought for our freedoms and liberties - and this poppy-pin commemorates that.

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@benonwine Hmmm! Do you have the same thoughts around the football-club poppy-pins, or the faith poppy-pins? The (officail) LGBTQ+ Poppy Pin, commissioned by the RBL, is to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the LGBTQ+ community within the Armed Forces - it's not political.

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Rest easy, sailor, your duty is done. Deepest sympathies with the family, friends, and shipmates.

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The view from my office will never get old!

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This week, in London:

Wednesday - meet my new team

Thursday - last meeting with my current team

Friday - departmental Pride event

Saturday - London Pride

Before all of that, though..... some much needed rest and recuperation!

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@MarshAcademy @CanterburyCCUni Huge bravo, Mrs Longman!

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A fantastic #BirthdayParade for HM The King; and the weather just about held off. I know all too well the impact of that rain on the long march back to the barracks.

Bravo Zulu @BritishArmy and all those on parade - a bloody marvellous display!

#TroopingTheColour

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Absolutely mesmerising. I've seen these lights before, many times, at sea, but never above my own home

#NorthernLights #aurora

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My first #blog entry for the #MegaMilesChallenge

Pleaee, if you can, support my fundraising efforts for @cfcs_uk

https://t.co/N4eBxnlcsS

#Walking #NationalWalkingMonth

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Huge thank you to Jason, from @cfcs_uk, who joined our @DWPgovuk South East All Colleague Call to highlight the amazing support available from the Chairty and to Launch the #MegaMilesChallenge

An informative session, and we'll recived by all.

#NationalWalkingMonth

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I am participating in the @cfcs_uk #MegaMilesChallenge for #NationalWalkingMonth

Your support could be life changing, maybe even lifesaving. The Charity for Civil Servants supports current, former and retired civil servants when they face tough times.

https://t.co/N4eBxnlcsS

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Happy Birthday @ThatKateMartin 🥂