The Immortal.

Amazing that Newsnight ended tonight with no acknowledgment that, after 44 years, tonight's edition was the last in its traditional format of studio discussions and interviews, and lots of reporter films. From Tuesday onwards it will simply be a studio-based programme with

Brief break from campaigning to see my magnificent mother-in-law Elizabeth Bingham and superb constituent Mary Morgan talk about their new book Hay Festival. Featuring a Foreword by yours truly... alas I am not competent to do the Welsh translation!

“Genuine creativity requires not just practice and expertise but a kind of immersion in a framework of rules,” argues Jesse Norman in debate with Lisa Feldman Barrett and Shreepali Patel on how creativity and knowledge weigh against each other. iai.tv/video/knowledg…

Brilliantly read by the superb John Telfer. Forget #GE2024 shenanigans; they are as nothing compared to the rivalry of Francis Bacon and Edward Coke in the 1600s.

Power is shifting. Queen Elizabeth I is dying, James waiting to become King. Who will fail, under the new King?

The Winding Stair, the new #HistoricalFiction novel from Jesse Norman, read by John Telfer, is out 1st June, pre-order today: adbl.co/3yxFDnR

#Audiobook

The General Election Blues from Fife and Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra. Written because the GE is halfway though my Jazz Course!

My dear friend, it has been an absolute pleasure. You have been a brilliant force for good across this whole sector. Thank *you*.

I’m actually very bullish on the UK’s mid-term future:
1. AI: one of the best places in the world to build AI companies + high state capacity in AI relative to peers
2. Science: great uni base, plus bold bets like ARIA

He’s got my vote.

Amazing to see the UK legalise self-driving... 5+ years in the making! This is a progressive policy which provides clear safety framework and marketing expectations to consumers which will reinforce trust in autonomous driving technology 🇬🇧👑🚀 gov.uk/government/new…

In the 12 months to April 2024:

Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.3%, down from 3.2% in the 12 months to March.

Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) rose by 3.0%, down from 3.8% in the 12 months to March.

➡️ ons.gov.uk/economy/inflat…

Thank you Times Higher Education for sharing my deep concerns about the damaging narrative surrounding international students.

This is not the time to stay silent. #theworldiswatching

This is the time to reassure them that #weareinternational

Very exciting moment! The paperback of THE WINDING STAIR has arrived. Including a new Afterword giving a glimpse of the hidden wiring of this historical novel...

Woop woop!

Fantastic to welcome Rossiter Books to Hereford! Launching tomorrow at their new fabulous double-fronted space on Church Street. Such a great addition to the city. Thank you Andy, Rustie and team!

What an inspiring day exploring the future of work and human skills! From AI to workplace innovation, the discussions were motivating and insightful.

Thanks to our speakers, guests, and staff. Stay tuned for key takeaways from #FOWC24 at Skylon Campus. #NMITE #Engineer

For all you followers who don’t live in England and think that they all talk like characters in a Hugh Grant movie. This kid.

Wow! Thank you so much.