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I gave a short interview last night on the 6pm to @BBCLondonNews with @LaurenM0ss.
I discussed the benefits of diversion, and why this is the opposite to ‘turning a blind eye’
Ant Lehane retweeted
Sacking Michael Carrick without also sending Jason Wilcox & Omar Berrada packing is a pointless exercise. You cannot let the two most responsible for Manchester United's current failures - outside of the Glazers & Ratcliffe - choose the next manager. Otherwise the cycle restarts.
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Very pleased to hear that Russell Brand is being sent down. Nasty piece of work
And massive respect to @char_wace who led the original Times investigation 👏👏
🔺 BREAKING: Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault following a three-week trial
Follow live updates ⬇️ thetimes.com/uk/crime/articl…
Ant Lehane retweeted
The key message from @Channel4's #MillionPoundShot is that gambling can harm anyone, and industry practices can make that harm more likely.
Research shows that modern gambling products, including high-speed casino games and slots, have “problem gambling” and at-risk rates comparable to hard drugs and can lead to suicide regardless of financial loss.
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Hear from our Co-Chair, @AlexBallingerMP, on last night's Million Pound Shot from @Channel4.
🧵 It is devastating to learn that drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 11%, according to data from the National Records for Scotland. Most concerningly, deaths involving nitazenes have risen from 76 in 2025 to 247 in 2025, a huge increase of 3.25 times (225%).
The Scottish Government have announced an October date for the first (Glasgow) of 4 drug checking facilities to open, however they must move with haste to open the other 3 facilities as well as additional OPCs (such as Edinburgh).
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Ant Lehane retweeted
Makes me laugh when people say Bruno Fernandes isn’t the best player in the Premier League. Very funny #mufc
Ant Lehane retweeted
So I think @apple should honor Dolly Parton by donating all their earnings from downloads of her songs this week to her charity Imagination Library.
Ant Lehane retweeted
"Dolly Parton was a poet.
"Her poetry was about the ordinary lives of so many, who loved her for having the same experience they had."
@jonsopel | @lewis_goodall
Ant Lehane retweeted
A special tribute to the Queen of Country, @DollyParton.
From her many friends, fans and admirers across the pond.
Ant Lehane retweeted
Just as products "on sale" should have to be sold at the non-sale price for some extended period of time, call centres claiming to be facing "a higher volume of calls than usual" should be able to point to the time when they were NOT facing this supposedly higher volume of calls.
Ant Lehane retweeted
Absolutely no shame United, 600 + a year commit suicide each year in the U.K. down to gambling disgraceful 🚮
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🚨 BREAKING: The UK Government has backed UEFA’s boycott of the World Cup
"This is a principled decision that we strongly support. Football belongs to the fans, not billionaire investors. Enough is enough. It’s time to take a stand to protect our game"
Ant Lehane retweeted
The World Cup is not FIFA’s to sell. “Outside investors" should be nowhere near the greatest sporting prize on earth. "Outside investors" should be nowhere near a governing body, even a subsidiary of FIFA. The optics are terrible. The threat of interference is obvious. There was enough political interference in the sport at the World Cup over suspending Folarin Balogun’s suspension. Damaged the integrity of the game. There was commercial interference with the sponsored hydration breaks. Damaged the flow of the game.
FIFA insists that the billions raised by “outside investors” will help smaller national associations in the story first reported by the Financial Times and Times. That, coincidentally, should guarantee Gianni Infantino votes to continue as FIFA president next March.
FIFA also insists that these outside investors’ involvement in “FIFA Forward Enterprise” will not interfere with the “democratic” process of FIFA. But who are these private investors? What are their motives? Ego? Influence? Alarm bells should be ringing throughout world football about this deeply dangerous development.
Ant Lehane retweeted
Warm weekend protocols: Drink more water. Wear sunscreen. Ask yourself if you need that extra drink. Remember to eat. Be honest with paramedics about what you've taken. Stay away from balconies. Give your change to the homeless. Be safe. Go together. Look after each other. 🫡
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The whole country will be utterly shocked by the awful news about the circumstances of Ann Widdecombe’s death.
Today we come together across the political divide and I pay tribute to Ann’s dedication during her many years of public service.
My thoughts and deepest condolences are with Ann’s family and friends.