Richard Jones

Founded @accessiblewales & @AccessibleNews | Tweets are mine RTs are not endorsements

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

Following on from @VikkiHowells question recently to @Amanwy re #AccessibleTaxis I am stuck in tonight because I have no accessible transport, and am meant to be presenting an award at a local film festival. 1/3

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

Taking nothing away from DAC Ward, I’m sure he’s an exceptional officer and a credit to the @metpoliceuk but did he need to be the one to make that statement where was the Commissioner Mark Rowley?

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matt Ward of @metpoliceuk being wheeled out to speak on the sacking of two officers in the Dos Santos and Williams incident could be deemed as tokenism… “we’re not racist honest guv, we’ve got black coppers”!

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

Watching #BBCScamInterceptors, great programme but think the guy Nick should be a bit more kind with older people who are scammed. It must be tough to hear you've been scammed on the phone.

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

Can't wait to see @jamesmartinchef tomorrow night in #SwanseaArenap, my first live gig for about eighteen years. Cannot wait!
@ArenaSwansea I may be a bit late because of wheelchair accessible transport, will that be ok?

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

@Cantona_EDF looking to get tickets to see you in Manchester, do you plan on having any other dates, may be in Wales?

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

@ellisbarriebros @StephenGraham73 Top man😜 and if your looking to cast a short, slightly plump wheelchair using food critic... I'm your man 😇😋🍴😁

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

@StephenGraham73 Any new episodes chef, can't believe there's only 4, it was an amazing show! @ellisbarriebros have a word, we need to know what happens to #PointNorth lol. Great show fair play!

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

RIP Sir Bobby! The word legend is so over used nowadays, he was a true footballing legend. Thoughts and prayers with his family.

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

@TheBillaton Manson said Beach was his sergeant, but he seems to young to have worked with Beach before Sun Hill.

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

Watching @TheBillaton on Drama now, when did Manson and Beach work together?

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

Also @TheBillaton I never liked DC Rob Thatcher.

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

@AndrewMorganRCT How do Community/3rd Sector organisations apply for this?

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

I think this is a shocking attempt by @BBCWalesNews to make @Amanwy out to be the bad guy. Decisions like the 20mph speed limit don't just come from the head of one person but considered research and consultation - like the 20 is Plenty campaign. Shocking BBC!

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

@AndyBattaPotter @BillyAMurray Yea "The Runner" it was a great episode too.

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

Hello @BillyAMurray your portrayal of Don Beach in the Bill was amazing, and a close seonc was your portralal of Jonny Allen in Eastenders. Two of my favourite TV characters.

[Symphony @ArthurRansome1]

@PscRct It would be heartening if current MPs would join her. Not one Labour MP or trade union leader found the courage to march or speak at Saturday's enormous London demonstration.
https://t.co/cCdnwx11xj

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

Couldn't have said it/asked the questions better

[Gary Neville @GNev2]

The news last night of the Qatari withdrawal leaves Manchester United on the brink of a minority investment.

Can this really work and what impact will it have on a struggling organisation?

It’s worth setting out my non-negotiables on a takeover of Manchester United that I made over a year ago. 

1. A new sporting project 
2. A new or redeveloped Old Trafford 
3. A New training ground 
4. Full redevelopment of the surrounding land to create a Manchester United World and amazing fan experience 
5. Pay off the debt and stop taking dividends until the above is done

I’m adding a 6th due to events in the last 2-3 years.

6. The club requires leadership that is statesmanlike on major issues that enables a fairer, more inclusive and diverse game. Leadership that builds a positive environment and culture whilst adhering to the clubs values and principles and one that is willing to make tough decisions to prevent an erosion in the clubs public image.

How does a minority stakeholder positively impact the club to achieve the above? Can a minority shareholder have any impact on the above. It leaves more questions than answers.

My preference is and always will be now for a Glazer family full exit. They have overstayed their welcome in Manchester yet seem oblivious to this fact.

There is much up in the air but I threw down the following questions I’m sure fans would like answering?
There will be lots more but here’s a starter for 16..

1. What does the distribution of funds look like? Is all the cash being taken out of the club?

2. Which Glazers are going or is it a family dilution?

3. How does it impact the NYSE shareholders?

4. Does the executive stay the same?

5. Does the sporting side stay the same above the manager?

6. Who within the board has sporting control?

7. Are there future dilution clauses with the Glazer family in any deal you do as a minority shareholder? When are they?

8. We’re maxed out on the credit card and debt. How is this deal going to change the capital structure and financial issues the club has?

9. Is any further debt being placed on the club?

10. Is any debt being paid off?

11. How does this deal impact the board composition?

12. How does a minority shareholder impact the negative culture within the entire organisation?

13. Old Trafford is tired and is in need of significant redevelopment. How does this deal resolve this issue?

14. Will this deal allow the development of the training ground to its required standard?

15. Old Trafford requires significant investment on its surrounding land. Does this deal impact this requirement positively or does it leave it as a concrete wasteland?

16. How does a minority shareholder stop cultural decline across a whole organisation if the people who have overseen this decline still have a majority shareholding?

Anyway here’s your Sunday post!

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

There are no words to say how impressed I am and how right he is. Brilliant!!

[Omid Djalili @omid9]

Ireland sends a message of hope. #IsraelPalestineConflict

Huge respect to Patrick Kielty for these important closing words on @RTELateLateShow

FYI Patrick’s own father John "Jack" Kielty was shot dead in 1988 by a group calling themselves the Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF) during the Troubles in N. Ireland.

If anyone is qualified to talk about hope it’s @PatricKielty and the people of Ireland, where the mothers played a huge role in achieving “the miracle” of peace.

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

I think someone needs to ask @ASA_UK and @Ofcom to look at the @persiluk, is using a baby (allbeit virtual) a good coice to advertise washing liquid/powder that could be harful for children "keep away from children"... #justsaying

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

As a self-employed community activist and Chair of two local charities I think I have an excellent ability to make decisions in a swift and agile manner…. and I know I’m not the only one! 4/4

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

Reading this article https://t.co/3DEW8MEXni @EmilyP_Smith and @JonathanFarr6 make great points. I’ve served as Chairperson, Social Media Officer and Equalities Officer when I was a member, but never felt that as a disabled person my difficulties were taken in to account, 1/4

[Richard Jones @wheelie38]

In the article Cllr Nesil Caliskan is quoted as saying that the Labour Party needs to be election ready, an operational focus which means swift, agile, decision-making… are disabled people not capable of doing that? 3/4