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Anna Soubry

@anna-soubry.bsky.social
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Criminal barrister & Sky News paper reviewer (when I have the time!) Former MP, TV Presenter & Reporter East Midlander born n bred

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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
At 68 am I the oldest barrister to be given a red bag? @barristersecret.bsky.social thinks I’m in the running ??
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Why are we closing our eyes to Gaza’s horror? Matthew Paris writes what many are thinking but are refusing to say #Gaza
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
You can hear the #bees ! #Spring #BeautifulBritain #Charnwood #Wisteria
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
The two are not mutually exclusive - indeed they sit together.
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Jack Surfleet @jacksurfleet.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Friday's FINANCIAL TIMES UK EDITION: World reels from Trump trade shock #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Jack Surfleet @jacksurfleet.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Friday's GUARDIAN: Tariff turmoil wipes trillions of dollars off global stock markets #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Jack Surfleet @jacksurfleet.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Friday's i: Britain threatens America with new 'Tesla tax' as stock markets tumble #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Jack Surfleet @jacksurfleet.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Friday's SUN: Bog off, Trump! #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Jack Surfleet @jacksurfleet.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Friday's TIMES: Trillions lost as Trump tariffs hit global stocks #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Morten Morland @mortenmorland.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Wednesday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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Morten Morland @mortenmorland.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Thursday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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Rachel Sylvester @rachelsylvester.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
As prisons minister Lord Timpson says reducing reoffending is his primary goal in government www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Ex-convicts ‘just as reliable’ as other staff, says prisons minister
Lord Timpson, who has campaigned for radical reform of the prison system, stuck by his belief that two thirds of ex-prisoners should never have been jailed
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Rachel Sylvester @rachelsylvester.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Reoffending now costs £23.6 billion a year, according to new economic analysis for @thetimes.com Crime and Justice Commission www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
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Cost of reoffending rises to more than half total impact of crime
Analysis for The Times has revealed that a failure by the justice system to rehabilitate criminals has led to a £23.6 billion-a-year bill to the economy
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
There’s little animosity between #Forest & Notts County - not uncommon for fans to alternate home games between Meadow Lane & City Ground - so it’s a real joy to see @NFFC playing superb football with such success (7-0!!) @footballontnt
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Looking forward to reviewing tomorrows papers on SkyNews with Theo Usherwood From 10pm with Barbara Serra Hope you can join us!
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Has the Times sacked its Media Correspondent? Scrolling through its news list and it’s missed a huge story involving the monarchy, journalist ethics and a billion pound cover up at a hugely powerful media organisation. Surely more important than whether dogs suffer from January blues?
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
It’s so obvious it shouldn’t need stating - taking down the barriers to trade with the #EU which were created by #Brexit will boost our economy - if the Govt is serious about growth (it is) then FGS get on with it!
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
#Trump delusional divisive dangerous
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Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · 08/01/2025
Not for the first time, the Leader of the Opposition was wrong. Please read the statement from the APPG on British Muslims below. #PMQs
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
“Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness” Nothing about this definition prevents discussion, investigation & condemnation of any crime. Proud to have helped define Islamophobia #APPGBritishMuslims
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Doctors in Distress @doctorsindistress.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
The NHS faces a mental health crisis We're launching “Every Minute Of Every Day”, a fundraiser to support healthcare workers. Help us raise £50,000 to fund Weekly Support Groups for a year. s.mtrbio.com/wkgaezsoyk #EveryMinuteOfEveryDay #MentalHealth #NHSWorkers
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Noel was working at #Lincoln crown ct today #KCHGardenSquare www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Britain's 'oldest' barrister Noel Philo still loves his job at 90
Noel Philo continues to prosecute and defend criminal cases at Lincoln Crown Court.
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
They jumped before they were pushed #Broxtowe #Labour The new ‘Independents’ never supported Starmer & their treatment of their party’s Parly candidate from the time of her selection was appalling. @JOCampbellMP has shown courage & dignity. She deserves the support of everyone in Broxtowe.
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Bloomin’ beautiful and bloomin’ cold! #Winter #Lincoln
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Um … why is my better half watching racing on the tele??
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Mist rolling in from the Trent !! 1-0
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Happy Birthday to Britain’s oldest barrister! On Christmas Day, Noel Philo celebrates his 90th birthday. Noel still practises at Lincoln crown court & is a member of KCHGardenSquare in #Nottingham. Sending Noel many happy returns and here’s to many more!
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 22/12/2024
Our rarely apologise, never resign bishops don’t deserve comfortable lives in the Lords | Catherine Bennett
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Our rarely apologise, never resign bishops don’t deserve comfortable lives in the Lords | Catherine Bennett
Denying that sexually abusive priests are their responsibility makes them ripe for removal At its current rate, the Church of England can probably fit in another pre-Christmas safeguarding catastrophe, and embark on the familiar ritual. Independent…
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
This has had me giggling all afternoon. It was posted by @lisagillmore.bsky.social on X, but unfortunately she is not very active here, and I just have to share it. "Planning Christmas dinner like"
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
This is NOT what Thomas said as the report states “an intermediate court might reduce the pressure on crown court lists, he also said the situation was so dire that the justice system would need more money regardless” Sick n tired of sloppy journalism! #Guardian
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
As I understand it the current contracts require Serco & GeoAmex to produce defendants by 3pm! www.theguardian.com/law/2024/dec...
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Hundreds of trials derailed by failure to get defendants to court on time
Number of trials in England and Wales declared ‘ineffective’ because of delays has almost trebled under contracts Serco and GeoAmey
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Sending love and condolences xx
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
#Lincoln #Christmas
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
#Liverpool fans singing “sacked in the morning” 😂 what a great game
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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
When you’ve told your client not to make things any worse when they speak to Probation for their Pre-Sentence Report.
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
#GreggTwoGsWallace states the complaints against him are from “middle class women of a certain age” dispelling any allegation that he’s an odious misogynist It’s yer ‘ormones luv !
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Juliet Campbell MP @julietcampbellmp.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
📢Latest newsletter just dropped!📢 Read below👇🏾 bit.ly/JulietCampbe...
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Oh. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Vauxhall’s troubles started with Brexit - former Luton plant boss
Mark Noble says export tariffs were one factor leading to the closure of the Luton plant.
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Idle Courts @idlecourts.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
“Carr, in post since October last year, said the ministry of justice was “one of the most underfunded departments across government” and that “we have courtrooms and some entire courts being stopped running for significant periods”. www.ft.com/content/edb7...
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England’s top judge hits out at government’s refusal to boost court funding
Sue Carr says preventing full operating capacity at crown courts has had a ‘drastic effect’ in worsening backlogs
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Timely…
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
You’re in Miami! Hope all OK x
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Looking forward to reviewing tomorrow’s front pages on #SkyNews at 10.30pm. Hope you can join us #BarbaraSerra #TheoUsherwood
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
One of the main reasons there is such a mismatch between reality & public opinion is because so few cases are reported. It’s rarer than hens teeth to find a reporter in any court centre never mind a court room @tomcalver.bsky.social @rachelsylvester.bsky.social @davidgauke.bsky.social
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Back in 2012 I spoke out in favour of assisted dying I very much hope todays MPs will back Kim Leadbeaters PMB which is motivated by compassion for the terminally ill & provides safeguards & protection for the vulnerable. #dignityindying #KimLeadbeater www.dignityindying.org.uk/news/dignity...
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Dignity in Dying endorses health minsters' comments on assisted dying - Dignity in Dying
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Paul Brand @paulbrand.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
NEW: Huge poll by More in Common finds the public support assisted dying by 5 to 1. Massive week for Parliament as it grapples with what could be the biggest social change in a generation.
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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Fascinating thread from @tomcalver.bsky.social. Public perception of criminal sentencing remains wholly out of kilter with reality. We need politicians and elements of the media to start treating the public as adults, and debating the topic on facts instead of lazy and hysterical misinformation.
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
A fair & efficient criminal justice system is a cornerstone of a civilised society. Ours is broken & needs urgent funding to fix it. Especially in difficult times, Govts make tough decisions on their priorities: delivering justice must be a priority www.thetimes.com/article/2fdf...
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Courts in crisis: ‘The chances of acquittal are higher for the rich’
Evidence lost, prisoners waiting on remand for years, roof leaks, judges mopping floors, burnt-out barristers — Rachel Sylvester talks to barristers about a criminal justice system that is broken
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Neil Henderson @hendopolis.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I WEEKEND: Weight loss jab hospital cases surge #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Hoping the heating has been fixed so it’s business as usual today #CourtsCrisis
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Anna Soubry @anna-soubry.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
#CourtsCrisis
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