The first document in the Mandelson files is civil servants explaining to the PM that he can have an "official" or a "political" appointee as Ambassador, but that with the latter "if anything goes wrong, you could be more exposed as the individual is more connected to you personally". #gaiety
Also #gaiety.
David Brooks hahaha. #gaiety
#GAIETY LOOKS 👀
A vibrant, close-up shot of a vintage fairground carousel. The elaborate wooden structure is painted in shades of red, gold, and cream, featuring decorative carvings of horses with names like "Sophia" and "Rosie" on their saddles. In the background, an ornate fair organ by "Gavioli et Cie" is visible, with painted tigers and a figure resembling a soldier. The scene evokes a sense of whimsical charm and timeless entertainment.
Vintage Entertainment. #carousel #fairground #vintage #amusementpark #classicrides #carnival #retro #woodenhorses #gaiety #funfair #antique #paintedhorses #nostalgia #smartphonephotography #photography
Gaiety marks Ugadi celebrations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh #Gaiety #Ugadi #TelanganaAndhraPradesh #socialnewsxyz
Everyone says she means Magna Carta, but she specifically references the *British* Constitution, where there's nothing older than the Acts of Union, so I think she means the bit about how Parliament can't impose bishops on the Church of Scotland without the consent of the General Assembly. #gaiety
Kemi Badenoch has been putting in a great deal of effort to drive down Tory support, and it must be gratifying for her to see such hard work rewarded in the polling figures. #gaiety
Oh, the Conservative leadership contest is fantastic. #gaiety
@chrisbrooke.bsky.social #gaiety
The MRP that has forecast the Tories winning 98 seats basically hits the sweet spot: (i) worst defeat ever (eclipsing 156 seats in 1906); (ii) below the psychologically satisfying 100 mark; (iii) nevertheless still forming the official Opposition; (iv) but w. so few MPs they will *struggle*. #gaiety
