I am a big supporter of heavy investment into good infrastructure supporting active transport (namely walking and cycling). Big health benefits. Less pollution. Happier people. Also the silly cyclists vs motorist "debates" only occur in areas with horrendous infrastructure... x.com/Limportant_fr/…

This is really welcome by Michael Gove. Those of us with allergies need stricter labelling. But please let’s not allow firms to use this to resort to lazy blanket labelling - this is potentially just as dangerous for us.

Good afternoon Urmston Partnership did you know that ourselves and The Assembly have been shortlisted for the Manchester Beer Week awards? We’re really proud to be representing #Urmston #supportlocal You can vote for us here 👇🏻 mcrbeerweek.co.uk/awards

Spain is not longer an exceptional European country without a far-right party. VOX won 12 seats in the Andalusian regional elections held last Sunday. Here is a summary in English of the main features of its discourse based on campaign spots, interviews and meetings.

Watching BBC Newsnight report on the debacle of The University of Manchester's treatment of students in general, and in Falliowfield halls of residence in particular. Really dispiriting stuff from my old Alma Mater. Do better!!

Other things going on tonight but for children and families this is really important

If you happen to be working on child well-being and want to get hold of some more data take a look at this fully funded opportunity to visit lots of countries in Europe.

There's one week left to apply to this call. You could even visit me!

A couple of nice jobs here! Come and work with us in Manchester.

Do consider applying for this funded opportunity! For researchers in the UK you could visit some really great places elsewhere in Europe. Those from elsewhere can even come and visit me!

Join us in Manchester in September for the #EPOP2024 Conference! Call for papers now open! Deadline 21st May. Submit paper proposals using link below. You can contact me or Nicole Martin if you have any questions.

I would go further. If you convert Khan's lead into Japanese Yen and map it against the inflation adjusted price of short grain rice in Latin America from 1967-69 then, assuming Mercury remains in retrograde and the Yankees win the World Series, it's a tough day for Labour.

A new play, from me, "Who will tell?" - addressing the burning question of the day.

Children are the hidden victims of Britain's food poverty crisis independent.co.uk/helpahungrychi…

This is an absolutely heartbreaking story x.com/owen_g/status/…

The Assembly Another welcome addition to the ever improving Urmston scene IMHO. Also, don't feed the trolls!

Possession of weapons offences up 61%; robberies 55%; violence 20%. Crime rise is not a London story, even though London drives the national headlines: you’re more likely to be a victim of crime in Greater Manchester than anywhere else in England & Wales. manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

"Hey space astronomer, where is space?" [Space astronomer puts on his lab coat and adjusts his space safety goggles] "According to my latest science, there is space."