What an absolute treat to hear ⁦George Alagiah⁩ on #BBCNewscast (there’s a bit of political news too)
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George Alagiah I am white and British and I had a great feeling of pride for our new British Asian Prime Minister too. All the best with your treatment xx

I’m in the chemo clinic watching Rishi Sunak become the first person of colour to be PM. For a 1st generation migrant like me, born in Sri Lanka, it is a moment of great pride to live in a European country where this is possible. Racism is not over, but we’re on the right path.

Now that we have seen the detail of this evaluation, with all the gaps and unanswered questions, the case for more and better evaluation of the NTP that I made last week in Schools Week is even stronger (schoolsweek.co.uk/ntp-better-fas…)

So the long-awaited eval of NTP Y1 by ⁦National Foundation for Educational Research⁩ finds that broadly tutoring is associated with better grades (with an avalanche of methodological caveats), but that the scheme failed to target disadvantaged pupils adequately schoolsweek.co.uk/tutoring-schem…

Thank you for so much support. Sooner or later my cancer was going to find a way through the drugs. That it’s taken eight years is tribute to brilliant medics - and some luck. Now they’re re-jigging the treatment and remain hopeful. So am I. bbc.co.uk/news/entertain…

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'Timely, eloquent' George Alagiah

An intimate and inspiring memoir about walking the 1,000 kilometre route of World War I's Western Front, #ThePathOfPeace by Sir Anthony Seldon is out this November.

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This has just been announced and I am properly thrilled. So honoured that The Escape Artist is on this shortlist - and so grateful for the recognition it represents of Rudolf Vrba and his story

The annual Ripon Macmillan Carol Concert is THE perfect way to kick-off the festive period!

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The Commonwealth was very close to the Queen’s heart and you can see why in this film. What struck me was how successfully she navigated her way in a male dominated world of diplomacy & politics. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

We had a great embroidery workshop with Zeynep last month – and she's coming back for more! Get creative in a free #embroidery workshop - create your own brooch & get the skills to decorate your tote bags, clothes & more! #freeworkshop

Free | Saturday 17 Sept | Drop in 1-4pm

If your passing through St Pancras a visit to The Crick is a must. Amazing exhibition about the near magical complexity of cellular life. No wonder 100s of scientists there have to work so hard to find the breakthrough for those of us #livingwithcancer crick.ac.uk/outwitting-can…

Very sad day for the millions who knew Bill from TV and for colleagues at the BBC. Well done Bill for setting an example for all of us living with life-threatening illness. RIP Bill Turnbull: Former BBC Breakfast presenter dies aged 66 bbc.co.uk/news/entertain…

Thank you Breakthrough Fitness for sharing your story and listening to mine. You’re right - a privilege to support Macmillan Cancer Support as they help thousands making this tough old journey with us.

The BBC broadcaster, George Alagiah is supporting the NHS London lifesaving campaign to encourage more South Asian people to use their free NHS bowel cancer screening home test, which checks if they could have bowel cancer.
Read: bit.ly/3JY9RSx

A fantastic opportunity and a great cause.

Saw this National Theatre screening last night. Nothing I have seen or read has helped me to understand the iniquity of how we deal with sexual violence like this play.

So looking forward to #invisiblepeople art trail showcasing work by people with learning disabilities in Hackney. 90 shops in Seeyouinstokey taking part. Thanks to Revere the Residence and henny beaumont for organising. Starting tomorrow.