Wife, mother, grandmother. Socialist morally and politically. I don’t respond to DMs. Exhausted by the 14 years under the boot of the Tory government.
#GTTO
@EmergMedDr
And after surgery she’ll be waited on by various servants, nannies will look after the kids etc. Meanwhile average mums will go straight back to parenting and running the household.
@ValerieMid23288
@bbcpress
I’m 67 years old and was told about the octopus/antisemitism thing just a few weeks ago. I don’t really think you’re in a position to tell people that they know something like this. I’m not antisemitic, but I didn’t know. I’m anti-xenophobic though, anti-fascist and anti-racist.
@KarenPa25006639
Please don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. The majority - the good people of this country - were, and always will be grateful, and will never forget what you and your colleagues did for us. The clapping was symbolic of our appreciation and recognition of your sacrifice. Xx
@chris_swan
@carolinenewson
To both of you my heartfelt condolences on the worst pain a parent ever has to bear. It’s unimaginable, I can only hope you find the strength you need. Xxx
@kelvmackenzie
His tweets are not funded by the taxpayer, so you can settle down and stop seething. When he’s working the BBC he’s not tweeting. You see how it works?
@in_bloke
That’s incredible! A lot of people have just always voted Tory because that’s what their parents did and they haven’t even thought what it meant. Good for your neighbour!
@CPierceUK
@ITVNewsPolitics
@SuellaBraverman
I struggle to see how it’s a protest. He quietly uttered a sentence composed of 6 words. He didn’t stand up, he didn’t shout or even raise his voice. Is that what is now seen as unacceptable protest? If so, God help us!
@TVKev
What’s with the”Sir” in quotes? Are you questioning whether he has a right to use that honorific title? He was honoured because of his work as a highly respected barrister. What was Charlotte Owen made a baroness for? Other Tory peers? You’re disrespectful, and should apologise.
@THEJamesWhale
I’m afraid it doesn’t matter what you want it to be. The law is clear. People claiming asylum are not illegal immigrants. Their claim must be processed before their legality or otherwise is assigned. You’re welcome.
@JRLOakley
I used to have the best curries ever in Brick Lane when I lived in that area in the late seventies/early eighties. I absolutely loved the diversity of the area, different clothes, different foods. My lovely neighbours were from many different cultures and countries. It was fab!
@dave43law
Gary Lineker did not “demand” anything, contrary to the Express article (Quelle surprise, the Express reporting inaccurately!). He expressed his opinion that thee government of the day shouldn’t appoint the head of the BBC. Not now, not ever. Any government, current or future!
@i_iratus
@LeeAndersonMP_
His rhetoric has gravitated quickly and dramatically to the right wing since joining Reform. He seems to have found his natural home, among the bigots and the xenophobes. What a thoroughly hateful and repulsive creature he is.
@richardodurrant
I hadn’t seen where you live, but I hope you’re happy there. I lived in the East End for several years back in the 70s. Loved it! I have known few Muslims, but those I’ve known have all been delightful. I’ve known good and bad people of all and no faiths. Your stepdad sounds fab!
@g_gosden
I lived in the east end of London in the late 70s, a wonderful cosmopolitan place filled with Jewish people, people from various parts of the Indian sub continent, West Indian people, white people…that’s what made it a fabulous place to live, with a marked lack of bigotry.
@UKUpdates_co_uk
Absolutely 100% not! There’s absolutely no benefit, but it removes a whole raft of protections for the ordinary citizens of this country. This must not be allowed to happen! It’s a disgrace to even consider it.
@garygilligan
I love this! It reaffirms my faith in the humanity of mankind, a faith that is tested many times each day. Thanks for sharing it Gary. Any news on a discharge date? How are you feeling?
@darrengrimes_
I’ve been politically aware for most of my 67 years. Niece to an MP, daughter of an activist, wife of a PPC. This is by a country mile the most right wing government in all those years, and for decades before that. The clown here, I’m afraid, is you.
@SLopteck
I wouldn’t vote conservative if it was the only party to vote for! Their policies, racism, elitism, divisiveness all disgust me. The party and everything it stands for is anathema to me!
@Jenny_1884
Hmm, a tough one. Listen to some random person who tweets frequently offensive opinions, or to scientists and climate experts who have studied the subject. What to do?…
@carolvorders
@EveningStandard
An excellent article, thank you
@carolvorders
for using your voice as a proud, glamorous, post-menopausal, intelligent woman. Following you on this platform has been, and remains a joy. Happy new year, keep fighting the fight!
@GaryLineker
@LinekerTobias
It’s vile how they attack your children to have a pop at you… but I think it’s clear you’re making a difference or they wouldn’t bother.
@NileGardiner
Lawyer did the job he was supposed to do whilst employed as a lawyer…. Maybe as prime minister he will actually do the job he’s supposed to do. Instead of lining his pockets and those of his cronies by asset stripping the nation. That would be an excellent outcome!
@AndyGJBurge
It’s a great analogy. I don’t understand why somehow it’s accepted that Netanyahu can just keep on sending more troops and more bombs and killing more civilians. It’s so so horrifying. 😢
@hatetheracists
@adrianstaffor16
The ECHR provides protection to the likes of you and me. Right to protest, free elections, you know - the stuff that generations fought & died to gain. Take it away & we have to trust the govt to do the right thing. I wouldn’t trust this government as far as I can throw them!
@SusanEacock
@BorisJohnson
Free speech works both ways Susan. If you dish it out, you must expect to receive it in return. Twitter (X) doesn’t belong to the rabid right.
@SuellaBraveman
@JoshFwd
@vanessashawcro1
A paid public servant being rude to the public she’s paid to serve. Shocking! Oh wait… no surprise, it’s a Tory public self-servant! You really are one of the most despicable females I’ve ever been unfortunate enough to be aware of. Here’s hoping 2024 is your last in office!
@i_iratus
And now Fishy Rishi is accusing Kier Starmer of a dirty tricks campaign for reacting as an empathetic human after Sunak stuck to his homophobic script in spite of being told that Brianna Ghey’s mother was in the chamber! I despair!
@kathy_kathys2
@LeeAndersonMP_
Looking at the opinion polls, I think you’ll find the majority are totally against Anderson and his racism. Personally I’m sick and tired of racists being given a platform to spew their poison.
@i_iratus
@Cowshed1835
My kids went to a wonderful village school with an excellent headmaster. He knew every child’s name, in spite of an unusual # of twins (3 identical sets in my boys’ class alone), & was extraordinarily kind & great fun. If they had a head like that awful woman I’d have moved them!
@topsyscatmum
Such a tragic story, it must have been devastating. You were ahead of your time. But Chris’s company managed it so appallingly, they were at least to some degree responsible for her death. I knew someone who transitioned in the early 90s but luckily had full employer support. 💔
@thecarolemalone
There are so many older men having relationships with younger women, our former prime minister being one of them, and I don’t see the public outcry over them. I suspect there’s more than a pinch of homophobia driving this debate.
@i_iratus
A magnificent analysis as always. I had seen from your previous posts that your dad is very unwell. My heart goes out to you. 64 is far too young, so cruel for him and his loved ones. Ms. Jones should be thoroughly ashamed of herself!
@i_iratus
I think the anticipation of grief is just as painful in many ways. I remember two nights before my mum died I was inconsolable, knowing that she would soon be gone. 15 years ago, and I have tears in my eyes just thinking about it. We start to mourn as soon as we anticipate loss.x
@OhBrokenBritain
When you say we don’t want their sponging, I assume you mean we don’t want the sponging while immigrant nurses and carers do just that - care for us. I don’t know what “we” you’re part of, but I certainly don’t want any part of it!
@kelvmackenzie
So you’re saying that people whose parents can’t afford to send them to private schools can’t make something of themselves or their families? Then there’s clearly something very wrong indeed with the education system after 13 years of Tory government. Thanks for clarifying that!
@arcticnead
@bberrybeth365
It’s very difficult to balance caring with not wishing to intrude. It’s a balance I’ve frequently misjudged, unfortunately. I’m lucky enough that I’ve never gone on to see the people in question take their own lives, but there but for the grace of god… aYou can’t blame yourself.
@AkanKwaku
I’m sorry he finds it disgusting. I find his wife’s language regarding migrants disgusting, along with her migration policies. It’s a good thing he’s not a migrant now or she’d be dreaming of sending him to Rwanda! She’s a failure as a minister and a failure as a human being.
Gullis on Politics Live today, I’m actually yelling at the television because he’s such a vile, ill mannered, repulsive racist bastard! Shut him up and stop the disgusting pig from constantly interrupting!
@mistylou43
I tried repeatedly to vote no but it doesn’t work. Weird, I’ve never seen a voting option fail on Twitter before. Anyone else?
30p Lee, coward who’s afraid of being “sniggled” at is an aggressive dishonest racist grifter. His words stir up hatred, he’s a disgrace to his position.
My husband is playing Hocus Pocus by the band Focus. Came to request my approval and I told him that my late mum ( would have been 102 this year) was a fan and actually had this album. He’s wandered off chuckling and blowing heavenly kisses to my mum. She really was something! ❤️
@AndyGJBurge
@danny__kruger
@miriam_cates
@Jacob_Rees_Mogg
@NickFletcherMP
Excellent introduction to a truly excellent man and an excellent intellect. Thank you once more for nailing it! His (and my) generation grew up in a non-liberal society where homosexuality was not accepted. It was a really tough way to live. Proof enough that it’s fact not choice
@Patrici89225734
@TheWeeder001
I’m 67. Clearly the “illegal immigrants” he refers to are asylum seekers. We had safe routes for desperate people in those days, so they used those routes instead of small boats, but they are all legal unless claims have been processed and found illegal. A manufactured problem.
@confidencenac
In the same quote you refer to her as the Ginger Growler and criticise her reference to Rishi as a pint size loser. Can you even see the irony?
@i_iratus
I relish your linguistic meandering, it brings joy to days that have felt increasingly dark over recent months and years. Please do keep on doing what you’re doing, some days I depend upon it for sanity!
@MannaElaine
Madam, I salute you! What a glorious contribution to make to the world, and what a wonderful experience for you. Amazing! You deserve a drink!
I don’t really dare hope for a response but here goes. My son has an eye condition called Keratoconus that requires special hard lenses. One of his has broken and we need to get a replacement urgently. Does anyone know where we might get one quickly? It’s very very urgent!
@DPJHodges
Dan Neidle took the trouble to explain it to you in some detail and in language that the average intellect can comprehend. You’ve either ignored it, failed to bother to read it, or your intellect is way below average. Which is it?
@i_iratus
Well aren’t you my valentines gift! 🤣 Literally laughing out loud, thank you! I’m so very glad I discovered you on this platform, you brighten so many of my days! ❤️
@idubya82
@Ferdinand641
@HelenaR34713001
@Peston
That’s absolutely right. In fact his football career reflects the decency of the man. I don’t think many footballers with a long career playing for both club & country have retired without ever receiving a red card. He followed the rules, not aggressive, a good bloke then & now.
@AndyGJBurge
@Jacob_Rees_Mogg
I cried my eyes out when we dropped my sons off at uni. In my defence it was instant empty nest - my sons are twins and went to the same uni - but they were almost 19 (September birthday) so I confess to being the soppiest mother. I’d rather that though than be a distant one!
@simonharris_mbd
Exactly! I’m sure the staff at what used to be my local hospital are most appreciative of any additional options provided by the generosity of this rock superstar. Good on you Rod, and thank you from a former Harlow resident.
@bbclaurak
You are so blatantly biased, that you should be instantly dismissed from the BBC, and never again be employed by any news outlet that purports to be unbiased. You’re an absolute disgrace to your profession.
@PaulKirkby3
Any evidence of this other than another tweet which also shows no evidence? Sounds like utter nonsense to me, so I’ll wait to see the proof before responding.
@hannahgib81
@Ma1907FB
@LBC
@SangitaMyska
@Nike
Well done Hannah. Your son is gorgeous and your parents look wonderful too. What a beautiful loving picture of a loving family. Ignore the racism and the abuse, it’s their problem, not yours. X
@KarenPa25006639
Karen, don’t make any rash decisions, please! Your kids may be fine now, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to be okay if you take your own life! This time next year you could be happier than you’ve ever been, but your children will always blame themselves if you choose to go. X
@ArchewellBaby
@seanwood1
How on earth can he justify yet more money and property? The greed is utterly nauseating. This is the kind of thing that will finally put an end to the monarchy. Absolutely disgusting!
@Excreta_Thermo
@i_iratus
@SeanMagee
2 points worthy of mention here. First, you have absolutely no right to determine how lengthy someones reply should be. Second, you’ll find that our favourite bear has very many followers on here whose days depend on his “word salad” - aka excellent prose - to brighten our days!
@henrietta_22
Not silly and not over sensitive at all! I’m English and I find it exhausting ! It’s based on ignorance and politics and I hate it. You are welcome here. Please ignore the hateful haters.
@LPeerseay
@ValerieMid23288
@bbcpress
I agree. It’s a sea creature, my granddaughter loves them, she has that reversible toy and absolutely adores it. She’s 9, doesn’t know what antisemitism is. The trolling of Greta Thunberg troubles me enormously. Autistic people have very specific needs and this may be one of hers
@AngelaRayner
@DailyMirror
An excellent choice, and thank you for naming the recipient of your donation. I’m still waiting for 30p Lee Anderson to answer my question about the recipient of a donation he insists he made but seems unable to identify. You do a great job.
@Ferdinand641
@AdamBienkov
It absolutely is not petty! I will never be happy to pay a fine for someone else who broke the law. She’s the Hime Secretary, heaven help us. These people have no bloody shame, what normal person would even imagine for a second that claiming a fine on expenses is reasonable?
@i_iratus
Now in my late 60s I find I swear more and more. It’s cathartic, & I enjoy it. My Aussie best pal loves to hear me swear in my (her words, not mine) posh accent. I utterly adore that she uses words I never say out loud, without fear or embarrassment. Aging has benefits, it’s fun!
@doctor_oxford
@TomBrad18427379
@BorisJohnson
Well said, and thank you so much for your service and all you sacrificed. Most of us know and appreciate what you did. I suspect very few of us - myself included - can even begin to understand what it cost you. I for one will be eternally grateful.
@NadineDorries
You were paid by the taxpayers for a year while you disappeared and showed no indication of doing that very well paid job. Tens of thousands of pounds. When are you planning on giving that back?
@Conservatives
This is the most disgusting tweet I’ve seen, even from you! You’re not a political party, you’re a bloody lying mob!
As you well know, Kier Starmer was Director of PUBLIC prosecutions. The Post Office prosecutions were private. You should be ashamed of yourselves, sinking so low
@RhonddaBryant
Chris, my husband and I are laughing out loud at this glorious and utterly disarming response. An excellent reply from an excellent MP. Happy new year to you.
@IslaIsla3293
I’ve known most of my friends more than 10 years! All my closest friends have all been in my life well over 25 years. My best friend - 45 years. A few over 50 years including a couple around 65 years, one of whom messaged me from New Zealand today! You can’t beat shared history.
@i_iratus
It’s so uplifting to read your passionate concern for people less fortunate than you. The ability to put others first is one of the most important tests of humanity.
“When the bottom rungs of society rise, we all do”. I love this, thank you for brightening my day once again.
@AndyGJBurge
@Conservatives
I couldn’t agree more Andy. It’s so despicable and so completely reprehensible. I will never understand how people justify this level of malevolence to themselves. As a nation we must do better. The first step is to rid ourselves of this self serving bunch of crooks!
@TeeDixie
@Thehuck_59
I’m heartbroken for the wonderful people of Rhodes. The damage to their beautiful island must be so hard to bear. And in the midst of it they take care of British people on their holidays. This is what it means to be European. I hope one day I’ll again feel proud to be British.
@darrengrimes_
Seriously, if a true gentleman and complete professional like John Simpson blocks you, you should be taking a long hard look at yourself, not publicising the fact. Anyone with an ounce of self respect would be hanging their head in shame!
@garygilligan
That’s beautifully written Gary, I’m so glad your dad had a great send off. Sad though it is, there’s some comfort to know that our loved ones are well loved by others. I hope you’re coping okay. My sincere condolences.
@dave43law
@AnthonyAinsdale
Exactly ! They set the precede even after being found guilty. They can’t have it both ways. The police have already said there’s nothing to investigate, this is just repetition of beergate, Tory MPs unable to accept the outcome and demand a rerun. Pathetic.
@tomlinsonlindam
I’m an Essex girl, without the Essex accent. I couldn’t care less which regional accent is used, and there are many that I absolutely love. But it’s the content that I’m interested in, and Angela absolutely nails it!
@MrJohnNicolson
@campbellclaret
I’m not really one for vengeance, but I’d make an exception in his case. He’s a mendacious, objectionable, heartless, self-serving thug. I hope he’s jobless when he leaves office. I’ve never wished that on anyone before, and I’m very nearly 67 years old!
@TheContinuityA1
@gwinniejones
I saw him about 40 years ago in Soho Square. I recognised him as someone I knew but not a TV star. I said “oh, it’s err…”. He turned back as he walked past and said the same thing back to me, as he chuckled to himself. Great guy!
@Hepworthclare
It’s a national embarrassment. It should be renamed something along the lines of Prime Minister Ignoring Questions - I’m sure there are gloriously erudite folk who can improve on the name - or something should be done to call the PM to account for wasting parliamentary time!