Who is voting for Matt Hancock in
#ImACeleb
? You remember living through the pandemic? A lot didn’t. He broke the Government’s own rules. He’s still meant to be serving his constituents. This makes a joke of people working on all sides to make this country a better place.
I’m devastated that Emily has gone, and so young too. We’d known each other for over twenty years and she was always a phenomenal journalist, which was vitally evident in her reporting during the pandemic. I’m thinking of her family tonight.
It doesn’t matter if you’re for or against now - the process of Brexit is a ruinous shitshow. There’s no better way to put it. The futures of millions are being ruined by a bunch of infighting egotists and the impossible conundrum of the Irish border. Hit the brakes.
Honestly, they were hogging the roads this morning, like they think they own them. Sometimes they were even two-abreast and coming so close, they could’ve scratched my paintwork. I can’t believe how many cars there are now, getting in the way of my bicycle.
#cyclinginbritain
My own breaking story shared by
@SkyNews
. I’m very much looking forward to joining
@davidgrayrhodes
and the rest of the best team in the business later this week.
With a CV that spans many of the world’s biggest stories, it's great to welcome
@MattBarbet
on his return to broadcast journalism, as a regular presenter on
@SkyNews
👏
@MattBarbet
brings considerable experience to the journalistic challenges we engage with every day, and his
Don’t we want people from all sorts of backgrounds enjoying riding a bike? I’ve met the
@pornpedallers
and I couldn’t give a toss what else they ride... pun intended.
It’s been an incredible decade, and I’ve been privileged to spend a lot of it fronting
@5_News
, witnessing the World change. It’s time to make my own change though, and next week I will present my last 5 News Tonight. New things in the New Year. M
If you’re out cycling today, enjoy the roads and stay safe. As I said on
@GMB
earlier, riding side by side is fine and, most of the time, better for all road users. We can coexist!
It’s been a busy Bank Holiday weekend on the roads, but many drivers have been frustrated, getting stuck behind rows of cyclists out enjoying a pedal in the sunshine.
With more cyclists than ever on Britain’s roads, should cyclists be forced to ride in single file?
#GMB
I’m on a train, in a carriage with ten other people. It’s a sealed space. No fresh air flowing through. Only two others are wearing masks. I know it’s a choice these days, but it really is not difficult.
#COVID19
#MasksSaveLives
Andrew Weatherall was one of the funniest, smartest, wisest fuckers I have ever interviewed or met. His influence on the good and righteous music can't be underestimated. Absolutely devastated by this news. RIP.
Hotel room basics:
Clean.
Quiet.
Shower that works as it should.
Comfortable bed.
Plug socket next to it.
Hotel unnecessaries:
Television sets.
Bad art.
Mahogany.
Too many lights.
Too many switches.
Bonnets de douche.
Pelmets.
Valances.
Other guests.
Businesspeople facing ruin have been paying insurers for business interruption cover for years. So what happens now? Insurers apparently refusing to pay, as
#COVID19
was previously unknown! Petition below. Cc:
@carolecadwalla
Cycling is brutal, but it’s deeply unfair that talents
@JamesthingyShaw
& Irish National Champion
@conordunnealot
are currently without teams for next season. Get behind them and share this.
I won’t be in Westminster tonight, and will be watching the
@SkyNews
team coverage, as you should. The privilege of living in a democracy - even if you think it’s imperfect - is casting your vote. Make sure you do, for anyone or no one.
#Election2024
The
@metpoliceuk
response to this is simply appalling. The cyclist could have easily been killed. If it was a stabbing, I suspect they wouldn’t have left it to the victim to source the CCTV footage. This is not the first time they have done this.
Finally, the
@TourofBritain
returns tomorrow. Join me for
@itvcycling
’s live and free coverage from 1045 on ITV4.
@pippa_york
is with me for all eight stages too, to talk racing, riding and ice cream.
Ironic a lot of people on this platform are now discussing my question about identity both assuming what mine is and without revealing their own - even their name…
"I am going to interrupt you, what is English identity?" -
@MattBarbet
Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick MP gives his view on the importance of English identity.
📺 Sky 501, Freeview 233 and YouTube
It’s been a while, but I’ll be back on
@channel5_tv
for the next three mornings, guest-presenting
@5WrightStuff
(is that what it’s still called?)... Join me at 9.15am.
#ItsComingHome
I’m really sad to hear that Paul Sherwen has died. His cycling commentary alongside Phil Liggett made them the voices of the sport, and I was like a kid meeting them at the Tour in the summer. Rest in peace Paul.
I’m sad to hear of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. I met him once at Buckingham Palace and having been introduced to him already I later found myself standing next to him. Not knowing protocol I put my hand out. “I’m not shaking your bloody hand again!” was his response.
Polite reminder that at times like this, rumours are just that. If something changes, trusted and responsible news outlets will report it - not someone’s mate on social media.
Schools in England to open in a fortnight. Research appears to show the vaccines limit the spread of
#COVID19
. So I make the point again - teachers should’ve already been amongst those prioritised for their first jabs.
#lockdown
It’s the end of an era in the media world today. Rupert Murdoch selling Fox to Disney? No, my final day presenting
@5_News
- join me at 5pm & 6.30pm on
@channel5_tv
I too worked in McDonalds as a teenager. What class I was at the time didn’t enter my head, but probably middle. I did enjoy cramming 20 nuggets into a box of six and seeing the delight on people’s faces when they opened it though.
"I grew up in a middle class family.. But I became working class when I was working in McDonalds"
- Conservative party leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch
Every year, I love covering
@thetourofbritain
with
@yblecol
for
@ITV4
@itvcycling
. The 2020 edition was meant to begin today, but has sadly been postponed because of the pandemic. Rest assured though - when it’s back in 2021 it will be even bigger and better, as it is every year.
Morning All - back at the
@TourofBritain
with my partner in crime
@YBLECOL
. Join us live at 1015 every day on
@ITV4
. It’s going to be a brilliant race
From
@thetimes
- David Bellamy who died on Wednesday, had a voice that was instantly recognisable, or so you’d think. One day he discovered that BBC Radio Lincs was running a competition to find the best David Bellamy impersonation. He rang in under a false name. He came third.
Some 5 ½ years after the Olympics came to town, I managed to finally summon up the courage to race on the same track our heroes did. Clearly something special about that place...
It’s been almost exactly a year since I announced I was leaving
@5_News
to do other things. I miss the people, but I’ve had a brilliant 12 months. Loving
@InsideFreuds
, popping up on
@VictoriaLIVE
and touring with
@SirWiggo
to name just three. Change is good.
Remember how the sun was out during a lot of
#Lockdown1
? Remember how we had Christmas to look forward to in
#Lockdown2
even if it didn’t quite work our?
#Lockdown
3 is definitely the hardest. Cold & wet, homeschooling a disaster... but it’s always darkest before the dawn.
#hope
Another day closer to Paris, another day in yellow for
@GeraintThomas86
. The man deserves a fair crack at
@LeTour
. He’s animated it more than anyone this year, he’s up there with the best climbers and he’s universally popular. Dig in G. 🏴
I have some news - I’m really excited to be joining
@InsideFreuds
in June as a Director. With their support, I’ll also still be popping up on tv from time to time too.
Question: There are roughly half a million full-time teachers working in the UK. The UK is giving a first vaccine jab to around 500,000 people everyday. How long would it take to vaccinate all teachers as a priority and improve the lives of our children?
#maths
#COVID19
#pandemic
A cracking
@TourofBritain
route again - I can’t wait to follow it round the country and share the racing and the atmosphere with you on
@itvcycling
in September.
I really feel for
@ragehomaar
- doing this job isn’t easy at the best of times, with people watching every stumble and mistake. If it’s because you’re suddenly unwell then that’s so unfortunate. I hope Rageh gets well soon and is back on
@itvnews
too.
No one here knows the true story regarding what Huw Edwards has or hasn’t done, but the speculation has been disgusting and damaging for all concerned. My overwhelming feeling about the whole thing is sadness, and empathy for the parents and children caught up in this mess.
Such a good mix of the serious and the funny on
@5WrightStuff
earlier - top marks to
@drdavidbull
for being my compadre the past couple of days too. Who doesn’t love a bit of Bully?
#supersmashinggreat
I’m sure
@TeamSky
are more than aware just how popular a first Welsh winner of
@LeTour
would be, and how loved and strong
@GeraintThomas86
is. Allez G. Allez Le Gallois.🏴
CEO of
@OVOEnergy
Chris Houghton reiterates why they gave the same prize money for
@thewomenstour
as the
@TourofBritain
: “As the dad of two fantastic daughters, I couldn’t... explain why there should be any difference. Hopefully people will follow our lead” I hope so too Chris.
“I will govern from the centre-right because that is where you win” Telling that
@BorisJohnson
sees it more about winning than genuine belief. It’s hard to shake that nagging feeling that he’s a shapeshifting, disingenuous chancer.
I’m meant to be going to work, but a friend and I are heading straight to the pub. No, not to drink all day but to see its magnificent roof that is 36.2m high and built in the 17th century. In fact, come and join us. What’s your poison? Oh...
Just thought I’d dig this out for all the
@TeamSky
haters who questioned why I was excited to see
@LeTour
champion
@GeraintThomas86
back racing the
@TourofBritain
- I’ve been a fan of G, and called him G, for quite a while... 🏴