Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲

Road racing fan, biker and dog lover. Day job Wi Fi, AV and anything tech

[Luke de Pulford @lukedepulford]

Been asked a million times: "will 🇬🇧 allow the 🇨🇳 mega-embassy?"

Answer? Yes. Everything about this process reeks of a foregone conclusion.

It's a mistake, though, to think that the 🇬🇧's decision is final and this important campaign will end. Watch this space. 👀👀💪

[Luke de Pulford @lukedepulford]

A quick post about what some of the government’s comms people have been doing regarding the 🇨🇳 mega-embassy cabling risk story. Worth knowing about this, as I believe several ministers will be unaware.

1. After @Richard_AHolmes broke the story late last year about the security services objecting to the FIRST mega-embassy application, the Cabinet Office phoned around to say there was no truth in it. This despite the fact that it was impeccably sourced.

2. They have behaved similarly with the @DPJHodges and Glen Owen stories, phoning editors and other papers to rubbish the veracity of their pieces.

3. At no point has a public denial been published. This is because the story is true, of course.

4. Now the @WhiteHouse has confirmed the presence of sensitive cables in @cazjwheeler scoop today, there can be no more denials, or attempts to call the integrity of journalists into question.

So there’s a pivot.

5. Government will now argue that the risk can be managed. @peterkyle incorrectly asserted today that the cabling issue would “robustly” be dealt with “during the planning process”. But the Chinese application has been submitted and the Planning Inquiry concluded in late February. There can be no amendments to the application at this point unless an *entirely new* application is submitted. So what Kyle said was false. I don’t blame him, this is what he was briefed.

6. If the government decides to try to dig up the cables and move them, it will cost millions in taxpayer cash. The Chinese side refused both of the conditions set out in the @DavidLammy @YvetteCooperMP letter to the Planning Inspector. There is nothing in their application about either condition and absolutely nothing about the cabling. They’re not going to pay for it. Neither do we want them to pay for it - they shouldn’t have anything to do with sensitive UK infrastructure.

7. @AngelaRayner has the application and the Planning Inquiry report on her desk. I emphasise again: no changes can be made to this.

In sum: there has been a deliberate attempt to bury the story, to obfuscate, and to mislead, even going as far as to dump on journalists to other journalists (and even their editors) who were doing their jobs.

Wherever you stand on the mega-embassy issue, I hope we can all agree that this sort of behaviour is unworthy of government comms.

@patmcfaddenmp @DanJarvisMBE @CatherineWest1 @bbclaurak

[Luke de Pulford @lukedepulford]

Important: Minister @peterkyle said today the cabling issue could be dealt with DURING THE PLANNING PROCESS.

This is FALSE. The planning process has FINISHED. It’s OVER. Just waiting for @AngelaRayner decision. There’s nothing in the Chinese application about this at all.

[Luke de Pulford @lukedepulford]

#BREAKING ‼️ United States Government weighs in on 🇨🇳 mega-embassy.

“Deeply concerned” about sensitive cabling running underneath the site and “expects that all decisions will be taken with our (US and UK” national security in mind…”

@cazjwheeler story 👇

[James Taylor @JamesTaylor_com]

"I always hesitate to bring my political beliefs into this space. I don’t think my listeners would expect that from me and some of you will find it disappointing: not what you were looking for... "

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[Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲 @MikeH330]

@matoxley Interesting - is that all down to extended fork travel and clamp design, or other mods as well?

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

It would be a real shame if this tweet by Elon Musk (in 2022) saying that Trump is too old to be president went viral.

You know what to do.

[Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲 @MikeH330]

@motomatters Great race, but in no way was that move "fair". I have no favorites, just like to see skilful, competative racing. Barging your opponent off the track isn't skilful. Just brute force.

[Jason Jay Smart @officejjsmart]

RUSSIA MUST FEEL THAT IT IS LOSING

Prof. Timothy Snyder succinctly explains how the West can end this war quickly: Make Russia feel that they cannot control the outcome & that they are losing.

How do you make Russia feel like it is losing??

👉 Let Ukraine strike back.

[Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲 @MikeH330]

@popsyosh34 That is a great picture. Man and machine in perfect harmony. A true one off.

[Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲 @MikeH330]

@matoxley Listening to the commentary prior to Martin pitting, you'd have said he called it correctly. I was hoping to see Brad recreate his Austrian GP wet slicks win! Well done to Marc.

[Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲 @MikeH330]

@matoxley What a ride from Martin! That start was spectacular. Good to see Marc using his head and skills making his way through. Agressive, not reckless. Tomorrow will be interesting with so many capable of a win. Shane for Bez.

[Maria Avdeeva @maria_avdv]

It’s hard to breathe today. These beautiful souls—Yevhenia, Yaryna, Daria, and Emilia Bazylevych—were killed by Russia in Lviv. And no, it’s not just Putin; it’s every Russian assembling Kinzhal missiles, launching them at sleeping cities, supporting the war, and staying silent.

[Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲 @MikeH330]

@matoxley Simply the best bike I have owned. Does pretty much everything in comfort. And can "make progress" when required! You won't want to part with it 😁

[Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲 @MikeH330]

@matoxley I genuinely thought the Honda was going to end his career or kill him. It looked hideous to ride. Even with his ability. You're so right, he looks so more "at one' with the Duke. I'm pleaded he is disrupting the main contenders.

[Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲 @MikeH330]

@matoxley He had to dig deep for race 2, just sublime riding.

[Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲 @MikeH330]

I am searching for a Roland Kiyola piano in Sheer Black. It's for a client. He is VERY keen to find one in this finish only. Shipping costs, not a problem. I have made contact with UK dealers and Roland without luck. This is my last ditch effort! Grateful for any help. Thanks.

[Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲 @MikeH330]

@ThePOTSPostman My improvements have been from zero refined sugar and ultra processed anything. For good measure have cut Dairy and Gluten. Hard initially, but better than feeling crap. Now doesn't bother me. Trying is the only way to find out! Good luck.

[Martina Navratilova @Martina]

Deplorable. This will not end well for the people in power who allowed this to happen.

[Mike Hughes 🇺🇦🇮🇲 @MikeH330]

@dickiesmith74 @BlickyIan I was there in 23. I’m soon to be 65, and seen many many displays. That Gripen and pilot put on the most outstanding display I have ever witnessed. I include this years event too. In the right hands and scenario, the Gripen is astonishing.