Philip Glanville

Couldn't agree more, vital that this doesn't get diluted by fear of culture wars.

VMO

Section 28 didn’t come out of nowhere.
It came from a society where 75% thought homosexuality was wrong.
From a society that feared the sight of a man in drag would corrupt.
From a society that believed ignorance was better for children than any knowledge of gay lives.
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Stonewall shares the deep concern at the widespread implications for today’s ruling from the Supreme Court. It will be incredibly worrying for the trans community and all of us who support them. It’s important to be reminded the Court strongly and clearly re-affirmed the Equality Act protects all trans people against discrimination, based on Gender Reassignment, and will continue to do so. Once we read and fully digest the judgement, we will work with stakeholders across all sectors to provide as much clarity as possible. Stonewall will continue its work with the Government and parliamentarians to achieve equal rights under the law for LGBTQ+ people. Simon Blake OBE, Stonewall CEO

Stonewall responds to today’s Supreme Court ruling.

You can read the full judgement here: bit.ly/3ROPmMS

A map of the 32 London Boroughs surrounded by a collection of former Borough logos. Coats of arms are excluded unless they were incorporated into logos. Note that current logos are excluded. Of course, many of the lost logos can still be be found on signs etc. but if it is no longer used on the website then it meets my definition of a lost logo! Some classics on here include: - Barnet pump typeface with M1 and trees - Enfield Top London Borough pun - Haringey electricity burst - The Tower Hamlets Neighbourhoods - A rare Brent logo used for about a year

The Lost Logos of the London Boroughs makes its debut away from the other place. Unbelievably, I last updated this 18 months ago. However, with Wandsworth’s retiring of its “brighter borough” skyline logo, it’s time for a new version…
Apologies, it’s hard to do justice to this on alt text…

Lots to unpack, but a really powerful discussion for #IWD2015.

Banks Approve of Republicans Increasing Bank Fees A Biden-era CFPB rule limiting overdraft fees is under challenge, and lawmakers used bank lobbyists for their testimonials.

At the behest of Wall Street donors, Congressional Republicans are trying to overturn the CFPB's new rule against predatory overdraft fees.

The rule would have capped overdraft charges at $5, saving consumers $5B annually.

The GOP is the party of junk fees.

A professional social media graphic with a white torn paper effect on a vibrant green background. The text reads 'Devolution Priority Programme consultations launch' with the date February 17, 2025 and features the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government logo at the top. The UK100 logo appears in white at the bottom of the image."

🏛️ BREAKING: New devo proposals set to impact at least 19 UK100 members!

While welcoming progress on local climate leadership, proposals need strengthening — and more detail on how they'll work with wider re-organisation.

Read @philipglanville.bsky.social's response: www.uk100.org/press-releas...

Robert F Kennedy jr gleefully takes a selfie in front of a hospital ward full of polio patients in iron lung respirators.

I'd pay for @bsky.app if they would fix the photo uploading and posting, huge barrier to full migration and very 🐛, also a total waste of time! If anyone has work around or tips, do let me know.

So today felt colder, was far muddier & not quite so beautiful, but a more rested version of me hit Hackney Marshes #ParkRun. Pleased to shave off 6secs, for a perfectly round 26:00, still 7secs off my 5km PB & best time this year & also an epic 4:52 for my first km. Good vibes, chats & ☕️!

Rightly, Labour folk & many others have been paying tribute to John Prescott in the past few days. If you want to know more about his global & climate impact, go see #KyotoPlay. Also a huge domestic legacy from Decent Homes to New Deal for Communities programme in Hackney & across the country.

The side and front of the Rio Cinema in Dalston.

A Complete Unknown billboard on the outside of the Rio Cinema in Dalston.

Cheeky glass of good value red, waiting for the film to start in Screen 2 at the Rio.

Attempting to blitz some Oscar nominted films, glad I braved rain & 🚲 to @riocinema for A Complete Unknown. There's clearly a maverick narcissism at the ❤️ of Dylan, but it's a compelling film, with brilliant performances (inc TC) fizzing through a momentus era & his early iconic music
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An illuminating thread, I think it speaks for itself 👇

*photo sizes, now hopefully solved it, but what a pain it is.

This is a bit of a broken thread because of @bsky.app posting issues*, but anyway in so many ways back on it today. 1st Hackney Marshes #ParkRun of 2025, beautiful sunshine & 2nd fastest 5k 26:06 & only 13s off my PB. Not bad given out last night & focused more on gym than running in past few weeks

Two attendees at the UK100 Parliamentary Reception share a warm embrace, one wearing a beige tweed jacket and another in a dark suit. Other guests can be seen chatting in the background of the reception venue, which is decorated with white draping and blue lighting. The image captures the friendly, collaborative atmosphere of the evening.

At the UK100 Parliamentary Reception, a guest in a vibrant yellow floral dress and black cardigan laughs heartily during an animated conversation. She wears a green UK100 lanyard and an orange name badge. Other attendees can be seen engaged in conversation in the background, creating a lively, joyful atmosphere.

Three attendees engaged in conversation at the UK100 Parliamentary Reception, with a woman in a cream-coloured dress and green UK100 lanyard at the centre, listening intently to colleagues in patterned dresses. The busy reception space is visible in the background with other guests networking. The image captures the engaged, professional atmosphere of the evening.

A group of young professionals network at the UK100 Parliamentary Reception, including attendees in a black blazer and a dinosaur-print shirt wearing green UK100 lanyards. The venue's ambient lighting creates a warm atmosphere with green accents visible in the background, while other guests can be seen mingling throughout the space.

⏰ It's been a month since UK100 hosted our most successful Parliamentary Reception yet.

Over 150 cross-party local leaders, parliamentarians, industry experts and climate and local government champions came together to celebrate local climate action.

And what an evening it was! 🎉

It being light going in and coming out is definitely nicer.

You know it's January when you arrive and leave the gym in the dark.

MP for Ealing Southall - Deirdre Costigan speaking in a packed House of Commons Terrace at the UK100 Annual Parliamentary Reception.

Cllr Richard Clewer, UK100 co-president and Leader of Wiltshire speaking in a packed House of Commons Terrace at the UK100 Annual Parliamentary Reception, against a blue UK100 backdrop.

MP for East Thanet and UK100 Founder - Polly Billington speaking in a packed House of Commons Terrace at the UK100 Annual Parliamentary Reception.

Director of UK Power Networks Distribution System Operator - Sotiris Georgiopoulos speaking in a packed House of Commons Terrace at the UK100 Annual Parliamentary Reception.

Thanks to those who came to our Parliamentary Reception last week, a great way to end a vital year for local climate action. Thanks to @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social for hosting, UK Power Networks for supporting, Richard Clewer & our founder @pollybillington.bsky.social for speaking
#UK100ParlyRecep

Love an inbox filled with out of offices, but also I would like to point out that mine does not go on until tomorrow night. Then it's actually Christmas.

Still have a few #parkrun left in me before end of year, but today was a toughy. Windy, went out way too fast at 5:03, which was totally unrealistic for someone who missed past two weeks & had a chest infection. Fun times, did it in 26:52, got some mud on & nice coffee & chat after 🏃‍♂️ ☕️

Plus the Sisters, were huge fun in the bar after, hugely tolerant of my mid show bathroom break from the front row, brought out the best in the audience (who were also a delight) & encouraged photos! Refreshing and fab ❤️🎄!

The Sisters of Shesus peruse their 80/90s Christmas hostest trolly, complete with George Michael, Delia Smith, Advocat & a Blue Lagoon.

The Sisters of Shesus play some games with the audience.

When you come back from the loo (sorry had to go), and find The Sisters of Shesus have turned your friend into a festive prawn ring!

The Sisters of Shesus and guests close the fab show!

2nd show was last night & I absolutely loved seeing the warmly camp Christmas romp that is The Sisters of Shesus do Christmas at Mum's. Lots of brilliant audience participation, songs, nostalgia, observation & comedy+prawn ring!
Last show tonight @sohotheatre.bsky.social, do go!
✝️🤶🦐🍹🎄
#PGCultureTips

Gwyneth Paltrow (Linus Karp) and Joseph Martin as Terry Sanderson taking the final curtain after the trial result is announced.

Joseph Martin as Terry Sanderson and Linus Karp as Gwyneth Paltrow in the courtroom scene as the audience act as the Jury.

Joseph Martin as Terry Sanderson and Linus Karp as Gwyneth Paltrow after the show in the bar with me grabbing a quick selfie.

A poster of Gwyneth goes Skiing in the Plesance Theatre bar.

This week saw two Christmassy shows that are closing tonight. First on Thursday was my third @AwkwardProds production this year & was the hugely fun & enjoyable #GwynethGoesSkiing at the brilliant The Pleasance Theatre. All tickets are now £10 so no excuses go!
#PGCultureTips ⛷️

St John of Jerusalem Festival Chorus in St John of Jerusalem Church from the Nave.

Hackney's Speaker drawing the raffle.

St John of Jerusalem Festival Chorus in St John of Jerusalem Church with the conductor leading the carols.

Final bows for the St John of Jerusalem Festival Chorus in St John of Jerusalem Church with the four professional singers to the front.

Last night, a beautiful festive concert in Hackney. The St John of Jerusalem Festival Chorus: www.festivalchorushackney.org.uk performed Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio with the Haydn Chamber Orchestra: hco.org.uk. They were joined by great professional singers & threw in four fab carols!

Tribute from the 🇫🇷 navy to Notre Dame on the day it reopens, from the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier

Sadly #StormDarragh has done for #ParkRun this week, while earlier in the year, I went running in the snow to make up for a previous weather interrupted weekend, that's not my plan today, looks far too grim. An enforced restday after another week of F45, other fun & a Xmas pint or two #NotParkRun

🎞️ We were pleased to be invited to the Prime Minister's big #PlanForChange speech this morning at @pinewoodstudios.bsky.social.

From planning to devolution, our Chief Executive Christopher Hammond reacts to the announcements below 👇

A selection of vegan and veggie Christmas sandwiches.

It was a lot @stephenkb.bsky.social, full reviews later!

That looks and sounds horrific, but in its defence cheddar, with honey and coffee granuals on top is surprisingly tasty, so perhaps they are onto something.