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9 Jul, 4 tweets, 4 min read
Thanks @GMB team for looking after me this week. Been years in media world but impressed by just how much is going on in background and how you keep it all running so smoothly. Highlights today varied from @kategarraway wig to Geoff Hurst urging 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 fans not to boo 🇮🇹 anthem 1/4 Image
From @Peter_Shilton saying footballers were softer these days to Terry Butcher blaming him for getting the blood on his shirt in 1989. Loved meeting @KatiePrice and getting lessons in plastic surgery (no thanks) and @StephenMulhern was all the fun I was told he would be! 2/4
Found myself part agreeing with both @darrylmorris and @gordonsmart on Bank Holiday issue. Great point Darryl Re the flag being reclaimed from far right. Also hope MPs noted the commitment from @grantshapps that THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO COVID PRE ELECTION 3/4
HOLD THEM TO IT! Thanks @susannareid100 Kate, Charlotte @ranvir01 @errongordon and all the backroom team. Planning to be back for the party conferences. After a long holiday next month, or working from home in a different place as I call it! 4/4

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