
Labour Councillor for Clayton & Openshaw • Deputy Leader @ManCityCouncil • Chair @MCRRusholmeCLP • Group Treasurer @McrLabour.
Manchester, UK.
Joined May 2010
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Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
There was something extraordinary about the way Sir Patrick Stewart could make even the most powerful characters feel profoundly human.
Whether commanding the bridge of the Enterprise or guiding a generation of young mutants, Sir Patrick Stewart brought a tenderness to his characters that made us feel we knew them. Behind that unmistakable voice was an actor who understood that even the greatest heroes could be uncertain, that strength could exist alongside vulnerability, and that compassion was never a weakness.
Over a career spanning more than six decades, his performances became woven into the lives of generations who grew up watching him. As Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Professor Charles Xavier, and so many others, he left us with characters we loved, lessons we carried, and memories we'll always treasure.
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
To celebrate the birthday of William Shakespeare, I’m sharing a few lines from my most favorite sonnet, Sonnet 116. I’ve converted a few of my friends to its cause, and I’m hoping you’re next. Cheers!
You can hear the entire collection in “Patrick Stewart Performs the Complete Sonnets of William Shakespeare” available now: bit.ly/PatrickStewartSonnets
@SimonAudio
#NationalShakespeareDay
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
SIR PATRICK STEWART (1940-2026)
Before everything else, Patrick was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire, the proud county in the north of England which he loved to the end. You could hear it in his accented voice and in the stern honesty with which he told you what he thought and felt. Yorkshiremen have no truck with half-truths or avoidance of big issues. He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love.
We first met as ambitious young actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company half a century ago but we weren’t in the same productions. My first strong memory was a few years later, meeting him in the street in central London when he told me about an offer to take over a leading part in 'Star Trek'. “But Patrick think of your stage career in the UK. Do you really want to risk—getting lost in Hollywood for years and years?”. Well, he took the risk and thank goodness for us all that he did for not just his devoted Trekkies but film and theatre audiences, who marvelled at his using international celebrity to star in a string of cinema successes ('X-Men' of course) and in great classical plays by Shakespeare, Ibsen, Arthur Miller, Peter Shaffer, Pinter and Beckett at Stratford-upon-Avon, in London’s West End and on Broadway.
America was his adopted home, where he met his adored Sunny who has cared for him through sickness and health, through thick and thin. But he never forsook his origins: and the proudest achievement of the most respected and beloved actor of his generation on either side of the Atlantic, was his appointment as Chancellor of Huddersfield University in Yorkshire.
His farewell performance in 'Avengers: Doomsday' is yet to be seen.
Ian McKellen 29 October 2026
Photo: University of Huddersfield
🔈HEWLETT JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS INVESTMENT 🥅 ⚽️ 🌅 🌳
Cllrs @SeanMcHale9, @donnaludford & myself are proud to see the completed redevelopment of the Hewlett Johnston playing fields building. (1/2)
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
#SaveMassEffect - A Message from the founder.
First, I want to say thank you.
When I started this petition and created #SaveMassEffect, I had no idea how quickly the community would come together. What began as one fan refusing to quietly accept the loss of something that meant so much to so many has grown into a movement supported by tens of thousands of people around the world.
And we’re only getting started.
Mass Effect has never been just another video game franchise. For many of us, it represents years of unforgettable stories, characters, friendships, and choices. It’s a universe that inspired us, brought us together, and reminded us that even against impossible odds, our actions matter.
That’s why this campaign exists.
Our goal is simple: Give Mass Effect a future.
We’re asking Electronic Arts to seriously consider two paths forward:
1. Commit to continuing Mass Effect’s development, with the resources, talent, and time necessary to deliver the experience this franchise deserves.
2. Explore licensing Mass Effect to a qualified development studio capable of carrying the franchise forward if EA no longer intends to develop it.
We’re not demanding rushed development, unrealistic promises, or an immediate announcement of a new game. We’re asking EA to recognize that this franchise still matters and that its community deserves to be heard.
I also want to make something very clear: This campaign is not against the developers, artists, writers, or employees of EA and BioWare. These are the people who helped create the universe we love. They deserve our respect and support.
Our campaign will remain respectful, organized, and focused on constructive solutions.
Where We Go From Here
As the founder of #SaveMassEffect, I’m working to turn the incredible support we’ve received into an organized effort.
Over the coming days, I’ll be focusing on expanding our outreach, connecting with gaming journalists and community creators, bringing volunteers into the campaign, and establishing a professional line of communication with EA.
With N7 Day approaching on November 7, we have an opportunity to show just how much this universe still means to people around the world.
Our next milestone is 100,000 signatures. But signatures alone aren’t the ultimate goal. Our goal is meaningful dialogue and a genuine opportunity to secure Mass Effect’s future.
How You Can Help
- Keep sharing the petition and using #SaveMassEffect.
- Encourage fellow fans to participate respectfully.
- Share what Mass Effect means to you and why you want to see its story continue.
- Help spread the campaign beyond our existing communities.
I’m currently organizing this effort independently, and I know I can’t do everything alone. As we grow, I’ll be looking for dedicated community members who want to help build something lasting.
Finally, I want everyone supporting this campaign to remember something:
We cannot guarantee that EA will change its plans. But we can make sure the community’s voice is impossible to overlook.
Every signature represents someone who believes this universe is worth preserving.
You have already shown me that I am far from alone in that belief.
Thank you for standing with me. Thank you for standing with the developers who gave us this incredible universe. And thank you for refusing to let Mass Effect’s future go unquestioned.
Our choices matter. Our voices matter.
#SaveMassEffect
— Joe Smith, #SaveMassEffect
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
Andy Burnham #PMQs: “Have they had the time to read the Covid inquiry report about the appalling state of social care as it went into the pandemic?
“I need no lectures from the other side about taking tough decisions on social care. I suggest they have a period of reflection.”
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
This season, One Ring to rule them all. Watch the official trailer now, then witness Season 3 beginning November 11.
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
The truth about the deal that changed Manchester. Today we published a detailed special report about Abu Dhabi’s investment in our city, and shared the Ancoats Files - hundreds of pages of documents about how it all happened @MENnewsdesk
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
SPECIAL REPORT | Abu Dhabi’s investment helped transform Manchester, turning derelict neighbourhoods into some of the city’s most desirable places to live. But as questions grow over land deals, public money and the influence of City’s owners, did the city get a fair deal in return? For the first time this is the never-before-told story of the deal and its consequences
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
Obama pays tribute to Manchester cotton workers bbc.in/4B9KQ0L
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
Why Burnham could be the longest-serving PM since Blair independent.co.uk/voices/bur…
An absolutely wonderful piece on Pat here from @stetopping 💛🐝
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
"My message to John is simple, I want to push economic power out into the regions of Scotland, do you?"
Andy Burnham challenges Scotland's First Minister John Swinney to "push power" out from Westminster and Holyrood "into the hands of local people"
bbc.in/4yl7lNX
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
I’m deeply saddened to hear that Pat Karney has died.
Pat gave nearly 50 years of his life to serving Manchester. He saw the city through some of its toughest times and played his part in the growth and transformation that followed.
I knew Pat for many years. He loved Manchester deeply and was a tireless champion for the people he represented.
I’ll miss him greatly. My thoughts are with his family and everyone who knew and loved him.
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
The front page of tomorrow's edition of the Manchester Evening News. RIP, Pat Karney. We'll miss you.
Thomas F. Robinson retweeted
A true one-off, Coun Pat Karney was a familiar face to generations of Mancunians.
Described as a 'force of nature', Pat was one of the city's most prominent and well-known local politicians, respected by colleagues from all parties across Greater Manchester.
For many years, he was a champion and spokesperson for the Christmas Markets and festive events. He was the town hall's city centre spokesman, ensuring goings on in the heart of Manchester were smooth. He always wanted the city to shine on the world stage.
As Manchester remembers a true Mancunian legend tonight, here are some of his many, many iconic pictures. ❤️📸






























