Bream #WhaleSupergroups

Merci, Madame x

In honour of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth, I'm showing the photo where Her Majesty photobombed me. She was always doing that.

The wheels on the bus go round and round
Round and round, Round and round,
The wheels on the bus go round and round
As Westminster throws people under.

Please watch this glorious tribute and pay homage to Elaine May.

The definition of chutzpah: Mandelson asking the PM for a job reference.

It's going to be even worse the next time they appoint Peter Mandelson

Ouch. Not a good look...

I had a much loved Victorian apple tree in my garden, which grew the best Worcester Pearmains. Sadly the tree died a couple of years ago. The next spring, I noticed something growing a few feet away. The tree had thrown out a spur. It had left me a baby apple tree. And now...

V interesting. As I keep saying, economic statistics really matter (& need funding). A state that doesn’t know what’s what (about itself and its oppos) is in trouble.

The Press knew. They laughed.

The Tories knew. They didn’t care.

All I see now is hypocrisy.

Zero arrests in the USA. Other countries retain the rule of law.

Barbara is coming … and here’s the cover. Out September, available to preorder now. www.amazon.co.uk/Barbara-Cart...

The latest Chanel handbag. #sophiefromromania

Not so much who knew what when as who knew whom?

Is Sir Humphrey a Soviet Spy? | Yes, Prime Minister | BBC Comedy Greats YouTube video by BBC Comedy Greats

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It occurs to me that if the government did force UK writers to hand over their work to the big AI companies, that would now among other things mean contributing to the development of US advanced weapon systems.

Asif Kapadia to direct 70 Up, last chapter of influential ITV documentary series 70 Up to conclude long-running show following group of children into adulthood, revisiting them every seven years

Asif Kapadia to direct 70 Up, last chapter of influential ITV documentary series

Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City of London Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012

Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City London, which allows him to walk sheep over London Bridge. Steady on, a man's got to have a bit of pleasure.
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A serious question: is there anyone with a good ethical record who manages to be on good terms with Trump for a longer period of time or are the two mutually exclusive?

In Russia, Botox booming. But economic situation "worse than forecast," Russian papers warn. YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg

Today’s Russian papers on Russia’s economic problems: “Managed cooling has turned into accelerating decline”; “economic situation worse than forecast”; “in a few months the IT industry may be in ruins.” But Botox foot injections are booming. #ReadingRussia

Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace Wayne, their annoying cousin who keeps turning up unannounced and saying stupid shit and is very difficult to shrug off

Weird that #r4today didn’t have this as one of their top political stories today….

….or even at least mention it…. 🤷🏻‍♂️🙄😒🤦🏻‍♂️

Shakespeare owned a house in London in Blackfriars. Said William, "It's handy for the Circle and District Lines, and there's a cool Sainsburys Local for those late rehearsals."

My unprovable theory is that JD converted after reading the wikipedia page on Catholicism.

UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027 Thousands across the UK set to benefit from re-opening of the historic Erasmus+ programme

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Well earned too.

Captures the presidency so perfectly.

Pete the cat holding my Mum’s hand

PETER THE WONDER CAT!

Last night Pete woke me up and took me to my Mum’s room.
She’s diabetic and her blood sugar was low. I gave her orange juice and Pete held her hand until she felt better. ❤️

Irony is dead, or on life support.