In a recent release of 'secret papers' in the USA, it was revealed that Mandy (Lord Mandleson) met with his friend, the convicted paedophile Jeffery Epstein, on a couple of occasions, whilst he was the UK's Business Secretary and First Secretary of State. Epstein was under house arrest at the time.
Mandy, who is now the UK's Ambassador to the US, claims that "He never had any kind of professional or business relationship with Epstein". When asked recently by a Financial Times journalist what was his relationship with Epstein, Mandy allegedly told him to "Fu*k off". Here's Mandy (below) on a shopping trip with his good chum Jeffrey.
It's officially 'Spring'. Birds are nesting, the temperature is rising, and the fragrant Angela Rayner has decided to go back to her 'ex', the extreme left-winger Sam Tarry. This charming Corbynista now-ex-MP was booted out by Starmer. Love is in the air, but I don't imagine Sir Keir will be best pleased!
I read that Harrods are to pay the victims of Al Fayed's sexual abuse around £300,000 each in compensation. Why are Harrods paying this? Surely it's for the estate of Fayad himself to pay up, not for a business he once owned. It was seedy Fayed who was responsible, not some big shop in Knightsbridge.
A 'Severn Trent Water' sewage worker, Damon Joshua, was sacked recently for describing Hamas as 'Disgusting Terrorists' after the October 7th massacre. Has telling the truth now really become a sacking offence?
Sadly, 289 Pubs have already closed this year, and with Rachel 'Freebie' Reeves's new alcohol tax, we can expect a lot more to come. They are slowly digging away at Britain's culture; pint by pint, school by school, farm by farm. Outlook for growth has been slashed, retail sales are falling fast, and our High Streets are dying. She also blamed 'everyone else' for her having to slash Welfare Payments again. So, if your disability payments are going down, blame Putin not Rachel from Accounts. However, have no fear, according to the Socialists ALL IS GOING REALLY WELL.
The illegal channel crossing 'boat people' have been very busy. A new 'all time high' record has been set, with 5,847 already having arrived this year. They must have heard that the government are extending the use of nice hotels to accommodate them when they arrive. Lucky for some!
The 300 year old Fulneck School in Rachel 'freebie' Reeves's own constituency has sadly been forced to close, and it has been revealed that Bridget Phillipson, The Minister for Class Warfare, who is overseeing the destructive Education Tax has not visited a single one of the numerous high-standard schools that will be forced to close. Well, why would she?
Now this may SHOCK you. LGBT Youth Scotland has advised 'self harmers' to use clean razor blades. No advice about not doing it, but simply to use CLEAN RAZOR BLADES. You really couldn't make it up!
The poor people of Gaza seem to have woken-up at last. They have suddenly realised that all the bloodshed and destruction is the fault of Hamas, and they are becoming angry (above). They want food, peace, and some sort of future! It's just a pity that they didn't condemn Hamas back on October 8th after their disgraceful massacre. They should have rounded-up the perpetrators, and dealt with them appropriately.
And finally, the endless supply of rejected Ironing Boards in Brighton continues (below). This latest one looked to be brand new, and in PERFECT condition. I'm wondering if I shouldn't start a collection!!!
Regarding Epstein, it is of much more serious concern that he was once a good friend of Donald Trump.
ReplyDeleteBy the way Crozier, for someone who claims to have a neutral, fair-minded view of politics, you sure you do hide it well!
None of Tr*mp's friends surprises me.
DeleteYes, as a liberal thinking person, I really wish I didn't need to hide it.
Eyes closed. Fingers in ears. La-la-la-la ....
ReplyDeleteI really ought to stop worrying about what goes on around us, but I can't.
DeleteIt is indeed another fascinating week, in fact you could't ever say the news is boring these days could you? As for the ironing boards, perhaps you could start a new business...take the legs off them and sell them on Brighton Beach as paddleboards or surfboards!
ReplyDeleteYes, there must be something one could use them for. The legs would make good crutches, and the tops maybe.... I can't think of anything.
Delete20 or 30 years ago I would have thought most of your post a spoof, sadly no the case these days. AS for ironing boards too many people think they don't need them anymore.
ReplyDeleteI haven't ironed anything since I worked in The City, back in the mid-60's.
DeleteI do actively look for 'good news' every week, but it's in short supply.
Another one for your "couldn't make it up" stupidity - Ed "Zero industry" Milibrain now wants to force his "must be electric" agenda onto boats:
ReplyDeleteUnder the maritime decarbonisation strategy, boat owners will be forced to swap out diesel engines, petrol generators and wood-fired stoves for electric motors, batteries and extra shore power hookups.
There will also be tax rises on marine fuel, with new boats required to be entirely electric.
Just imagine being in a force 11 storm in the North Sea in one of these, with batteries going flat, no power for lights or navigation systems.....(Maybe we should force Milibrain abroad, like a modern day version of walking the plank??)
I hadn't heard about that, but Milly's obsession with Net Zero is bonkers. He is a modern Canute, attempting the impossible. Sadly he'll drag a lot of people down with him.
DeleteUnfair to Canute - he knew that he couldn't stop the tides, he was demonstrating this to his court...
DeleteYes, I did know that, but I much prefer the traditional children's story.
DeleteFascinating as you say. A bit of variety, more continuing doom and gloom and a lot to cause some head scratching.
ReplyDeleteIroning is seriously going out of fashion. I'm still ironing on. I was given some linen blouses. Cool for summer. Crease immediately. They even crease hanging in the wardrobe.
Not my choice for daily wear
I once had an Indian linen shirt that was like that. I didn't bother ironing it.
DeleteIt all seems like one big bad dream.
ReplyDeleteIt gets worse and worse.
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