Last night's peaceful protest outside Ormskirk's Council Offices against Labour's attempts to close down the swimming baths at Ormskirk and Skelmersdale. The combined votes of Our West Lancashire, Conservatives and Independents means that the baths stay open and public can still use the amenities.

Shortly after Wigan equalise, Fulham go up the other end and restore their lead. This is a very good cup game which has exploded into life.

Attended an excellent Kevin McPhillips Memorial Lecture organised by the Manchester branch of the Historical Association, delivered by Emeritus Professor, Keith Laybourn titled, 'Who Killed Cock Robin?' The Rise and Fall of the First Labour Government in Britain, 1924.

Merry Christmas and all best wishes for the festive season. Cheers.🎁🎅☃️🌟🎄

The Liverpool POLI Boys Christmas Night Out! 🎁🎄☃️🧑‍🎄

We went to pay our respects and celebrate the life of this wonderful man, John Shepherd who was a great friend, amazing colleague and brilliant academic. It was a very nice service, for such a really fine person indeed.🙏

Hello Stuart! Hope you're well sir. @stuartwilksheeg.bsky.social

Happy Lancashire Day🌹

A major take home point from the Annual Heseltine Inst. Lecture featuring the Mayors of Liverpool and Greater Manchester is that whilst they have a sense of mission in terms of devolution and development of place, it must be matched by a shared vision from Central government which is sadly lacking.

Rest in Peace John Prescott who was a fine seafarer; formidable trade unionist; a Titan of the Labour movement and moderniser. As Deputy Leader, he was the glue between Old and New Labour; a brilliant communicator; environmentalist; supporter of regional governance and retrofitted 1.5m homes.🙏

And the award for winning a younger looking Jeremy Clarkson doppelganger contest goes to...

Looking through some old Labour archives, came across a phrase you never hear these days - whatever happened to the 'Tally-Man?' 🤔

The entrance to Manchester Central Library now has a giant Santa in front of it.🎄🤣

Spotted on the shelves of a Charity Shop in Liverpool - Sons and Daughters of Labour: A History and Recollection of the Labour Party Within the Historic Boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire.🤔

This book is a great read! 👏👏👏

Attended an brilliant launch event at The Athenaeum for Linda McDougall's superb new book about Marcia Williams. Chaired by Dr Kevin Hickson, the discussion about Marcia's life and career in the Wilson governments was fascinating which this important publication offers a new perspective.👍👍