Mat Rix

[BBC Wiltshire @BBCWiltshire]

'New powers' for Thames Valley in devolution plan https://t.co/7NTOGacOUA

[Mat Rix @MatRix14463751]

@SaveOasis Some ideas - main point provides incr flex to position as a regional centre - keep/grow a 'full fat' leisure centre/district with nearby ents too? Put Swindon on map and draw in visitors as well as business?!

[Mat Rix @MatRix14463751]

Good news. @SaveOasis - this could also open up potential opportunities to help #Swindon Oasis with a wider regional view of infrastructure & leisure linked to housing?

[Greatest Hits Radio Swindon News @GHR_Swindon]

A devolution deal for Swindon has been confirmed by the government.

In this afternoon's budget the chancellor confirmed plans for a Thames Valley Mayoral strategic authority made up of Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Swindon.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/AzfjbALNVX

[Mat Rix @MatRix14463751]

@SaveOasis Shld incl Oasis masterplan in Thames Valley initial Strategic Infrastructure Plan coming in late 2027. Also leverage freshly approved £9.1 million Good Growth dev fund to independently audit Seven's financial viability models & prep a ready-to-go business case for a new Mayor.

[Mat Rix @MatRix14463751]

#Swindon Thames Valley Strategic Authority plans on again

[Oxford Mail @TheOxfordMail]

Thames Valley devolution plan 'worth billions' agreed as government deadline expires https://t.co/pVfEgvanqo

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

We are deeply saddened by the news that Roy Burnham – the Prime Minister’s father – has died. Roy had been living with Alzheimer’s disease.

The loss of a parent leaves an immeasurable gap in our lives.

While every family's experience is unique, many of us understand the long and often challenging journey that Alzheimer's disease can bring, not only for the person living with the condition but for those who love them.

The Prime Minister has been a longstanding advocate for improving the lives of people affected by dementia, often drawing on his father's experiences.

As Mayor of Greater Manchester, he supported dementia-focused initiatives delivered with us, including the expansion of our Singing for the Brain programme and ran alongside thousands at the Great North Run for Alzheimer’s Society in 2024. Most importantly, he has consistently used his voice to highlight the urgent need for social care and dementia care reforms.

We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and to anyone else who has experienced the heartache of losing someone to dementia.

[Matt Davies @mattyd71]

@NeilPithouse @SaveOasis @SevenCapital How patronising of Summers to say the people of Swindon can't afford to go to watch entertainment,does he not realise how many people travel to Bristol ,London etc to watch events!!!

[Swindon Advertiser @swindonadver]

Major job blow as dozens made redundant at retailer's UK headquarters in Swindon https://t.co/4F1sGjpMAR

[Mat Rix @MatRix14463751]

@swindonadver @SwindonCouncil @gsum66 Data from: https://t.co/o1yWpSE7OY

[Mat Rix @MatRix14463751]

@swindonadver @SwindonCouncil Pass rate - Swindon 94.9% (or 95.4% with Ciren Coll sts) VS 97.5% Eng & 97.7% SW. A*-B - Swindon 36.5% (37.8% with Ciren) VS 55.5% Eng & 54.8% SW. A*-A (for top unis) - Swindon 13.6% VS 28.3% Eng & 27.1% SW. Figures for disadvantaged students showed even larger gaps. @gsum66

[Mat Rix @MatRix14463751]

@mrrjwilson @LukeTryl That is ofc possible but a re-run outcome even in a solid seat is never certain. Esp with Reform's national polling wavering & fact that 72.% of the total av electorate in Clacton either abstained or voted for other candidates - even w/o other parties incl Restore.

[Mat Rix @MatRix14463751]

@Channel4News The votes BinFace are also comfortably above the 10% threshold for a recall petition to trigger a second by-election

[Mat Rix @MatRix14463751]

@CountBinface Well done! Importantly, if the Parliamentary standards inquiry triggers a recall petition your votes are more than sufficient to meet 10% threshold for a new by election! 🗳️ 🍿

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Meteor shower to reach peak hours after solar eclipse - here's where to see it https://t.co/AkXzXAdW39

[Sky News @SkyNews]

'Absolutely awesome.'

See how Sky News covered the last total solar eclipse in the UK on 11 August 1999.

Read more here: https://t.co/dNcuxxDbjP

[Feargal Sharkey @Feargal_Sharkey]

Thames Water's finance director given a £1,000,000 signing on bonus.

Water industry depravity hits an all time low. Their contempt for customers and the environment clearly knows no bounds.

When are govt going to intervene and put a stop to this? @andyburnham @angelaeagle

https://t.co/WB23sNU4hS

[Kit Yates @Kit_Yates_Maths]

Getting very excited about the solar eclipse on Wednesday evening given the clear forecast.
Find out when and how much coverage you’ll see here:
https://t.co/48YlKuYMC6

[Sue Johnston @SJohnstonUK]

Ann Droid is a HIT!

Diane Morgan’s brilliant #AnnDroid has become one of the BIGGEST TV shows this year. Overtaking #SmallProphets & #Amandaland. Thank you so much for all the messages - we are are keeping our fingers crossed for a second series 🤞🏼🤖