New: Downing Street confirms part-time Women and Equalities Minister Liz Truss will not be attending a meeting of the Crime and Justice Taskforce this evening to discuss 'violence against women and girls'. Neither will anyone else from Government Equalities Office.
The Queue (2024) - Dir Richard Curtis: Mildly eccentric middle class couple (@hughbon, Olivia Coleman) spend 36 hours snaking through London while stressed King Charles (Hugh Grant) overcomes fountain pens and other slapstick obstacles to start his reign. Gently warming comedy
Understand Lisa Nandy sought and was given permission by Keir Starmer to attend this picket line. Difference with Sam Tarry that she didn't do a full round of unauthorised interviews and make up party policy while there.
Thanks @lisanandy for taking the time to visit the @cwugmersey Wigan picket line this moring to speak to #TheCWU BT & Openreach members on strike and show solidarity @CWUnews@DaveWardGS @CWU_AndyKerr
Latest 'head in sand' news: Downing Street spokesman tells reporters: 'I am not aware of anything to suggest that tests aren’t available in some parts of the country.' Comes after @MattHancock accused journalists of making up stories of areas where people cannot access them.
