Matt Robinson

Head of Nations & Regions @techUK, former Cllr, former Mayoral candidate, proud Northerner, football fan, golfer, GSD owner, husband & Dad.

[Rowland Manthorpe @rowlsmanthorpe]

Haven't had time to look at this in detail, but just on the face of it - 6.6m litres a day is 0.25% of England's non-household potable water supply, a little bit more than the amount consumed by the postal and courier sector

Add in households and data centres account for around 0.05% of the total public water supplied

By comparison, leaks account for 19%

Somewhat confusing why data centres that use 0.05% are unforgivable but leaks that consume 400 times that amount are forgiveable - but I guess that's what you expect from the trade body for water companies 🤷

[Matt Robinson @MrMatt_Robinson]

@botzarelli @SimonMagus Case for AI to help in pre-app and offer advice (esp when NPPF, local plans, site allocations, etc are all online) but should always have human in the loop

[Dan Neidle @DanNeidle]

The UK has twice as many taxes as it had in 1993.

Not twice as much tax. Twice as many taxes.

Yes, we pay a bit more tax, but tax has got a whole lot more complicated. Time to reverse that.

[Matt Robinson @MrMatt_Robinson]

Defeat but what a game, seesaw’ing back and forth

[England Rugby @EnglandRugby]

It ends in defeat in France 🌹

#FRAvENG | #GuinnessM6N

[Matt Robinson @MrMatt_Robinson]

Now it’s time to get that mass transit system moving forward so Leeds can connect stadium & city centre to make it a venue that can host outside of match day, deliver growth & connect communities

🤞🙏

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

Leeds United have secured planning permission for the expansion of Elland Road.

Capacity will be increased to 53,000.

Planning was approved by Leeds City Council earlier today, with major construction work due to start at the end of this season.

#LUFC | #BBCFootball

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Manchester United sack manager Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge https://t.co/4FeomahByL

[Matt Robinson @MrMatt_Robinson]

Amazing, potentially game changing, story to end 2025 with…

UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space https://t.co/abEZ7CnW61

[Matt Robinson @MrMatt_Robinson]

Hugely disappointing but sadly not surprising after successive fails, delays and kicks in the teeth on transport schemes.

Leeds, West Yorkshire and the wider North needs a mass transit system for the growth, jobs, and improving connectivity.

https://t.co/TSNEbLViVJ

[UKTN @UKTNofficial]

Government AI Growth Zone slammed for not addressing key barrier

https://t.co/VUjK1faWli

#UKtech

[Matt Robinson @MrMatt_Robinson]

@techUK UK Digital Economy Conference is taking place on 20 November in Edinburgh.

And we will be launching the latest data from our Local Digital Index, as well as discussing skills, investment, innovation, digital infrastructure & economic growth!

https://t.co/e2aYWQIlEX

[Leeds Sports Club Support @LCCSportDev]

THE LEEDS SPORT CLUB EQUIPMENT GRANT IS NOW OPEN!📣

📅Application deadline - Sun 2nd Nov 2025

To find out more and apply👉 Active Leeds Sports Club Resources | Active Leeds https://t.co/B8PuV7yTYt

[Seneca the Younger @SenecaQuote]

“If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.”

[Matt Robinson @MrMatt_Robinson]

Literally lost count of the announcement Hokey Cokey re northern train routes

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

Plans to extend high-speed rail across the north of England have been delayed further and will not now be announced by the prime minister at the Labour Party conference next week.

https://t.co/tMaDyOtXdO

[Digital Connectivity Scotland @DigConnectScot]

We're celebrating Scotland’s #NationalInnovationWeek with a world first!

Fair Isle is now connected to full fibre thanks to #R100.

To achieve this, Openreach used the biggest SHE-repeater in their history – boosting the signal over 100km to the island.

https://t.co/v5N1OTC9e5

[Test Match Special @bbctms]

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Dickie Bird's passing.

The Yorkshireman was a wonderful player and enjoyed a famed career as one of the game's most beloved umpires.

He died peacefully at his home, aged 92. Rest in peace, Dickie. 🤍

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

On the 24th anniversary of 9/11, we honor the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the resilience of the American spirit.

America will never forget.

[Matt Robinson @MrMatt_Robinson]

I’d been thinking about this for some time and decided earlier this year that I wouldn’t stand.

In the meantime it’s business as usual, and getting on with the job 😁

https://t.co/UUKFMkXyop

[Matt Robinson @MrMatt_Robinson]

In May 2026 it will be 16 years since I was first elected a Councillor. I’ve loved the role and the people, and feel very privileged to have served my community and city. But I won’t be seeking re-election or standing in the local elections.

[Matt Robinson @MrMatt_Robinson]

Growing up I was a Hulkamaniac

Rest in Peace Brother 💪

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

US wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died aged 71, US media report https://t.co/o3FvDShmY1

[The Harrogate Bus Company @harrogatebus]

⚠️Due to Gas works on Main Street in Linton, X98 & X99 will be diverting

ℹ️Please see the link for details: https://t.co/IYWVvyZGrO

⏳This is in place from 21st to 30th July

We apologise for any inconvenience