Maybe not one of the best factor to element when insisting that stories are mischief-making…
Angela Rayner’s ingesting has been beneath scrutiny (Picture: Getty)
Whereas Angela Rayner’s spokesman dismissed embarrassing stories she was just lately sozzled in Parliament’s Strangers’ Bar – describing mentioned tales as mere “mischief-making” – celebration comrades nonetheless can’t resist hazily noting her potent tipple of selection.
I’m reminded that “Crimson Queen” Rayner has lengthy delighted in serving her notorious Venom cocktails to friends, consisting of vodka, Southern Consolation, Blue WKD and orange juice. Casualties so far have included one Labour councillor, discovered curled up within the ex-Deputy PM’s canine basket.
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Chalk up one other diplomatic victory!
Queen Camilla’s choice to current the New York Public Library with a child Roo toy – the absent kangaroo character becoming a member of remainder of the unique Winnie-the-Pooh toys on show within the American metropolis – was extra diplomatic than first realised.
I’m reminded that Pooh, Piglet and co, initially owned by their English creator A.A.Milne, have been the reason for a transatlantic spat 30 years in the past, following calls within the Home of Commons for the British characters to be returned residence from their “international” exile. It even prompted an intervention from New York’s mayor Rudy Giuliani on the time, who insisted they’d be staying put.
On studying the unique Roo toy had by no means made the journey throughout the Atlantic – he was eaten by Milne’s canine in East Sussex – Her Majesty personally got here up with the concept for a alternative, made by Shropshire-based teddy bear makers Merrythought.
A candid comment…
Quickly heading out on tour with out common collaborator and fellow singer Alfie Boe, West Finish star Michael Ball does not seem like lacking his well-known pal. Michael’s been heard gleefully remarking he’ll lastly “get to maintain all the cash” for himself.
Celebrating his 83rd birthday this week, Sir Michael Palin is just lately again from filming his newest journey collection within the Philippines.
Having additionally received plaudits for his portrayal of eccentric pensioner Brian Sleep in BBC comedy Small Prophets, Palin now cheerfully displays: “I’m by no means fairly positive if I’m an actor who travels, or a traveller who acts, however after they each occur on the similar time I realise that the 2 aren’t that totally different.”
In addition to now writing about his Philippines adventures, workaholic Michael’s again on the highway within the coming days, flogging one other e book about his earlier TV journey to Nigeria. Noting his relentless promotional efforts, Monty Python colleagues have lengthy joked that “unsigned” Palin books have gotten a rarity!
Good luck with that within the subsequent life
Championing ongoing efforts to guard Africa’s Lions, Brian Blessed roars: “They’re creatures that stir one thing deep inside us, one thing historical and instinctive!”
Delightfully bonkers Brian, 89, is actually devoted to the trigger: he’s additionally pinning hopes on being reincarnated as a “large horny lion” within the subsequent life.
Are you able to imagine this?
Property presenter Kirstie Allsopp remembers co-host of 26 years Phil Spencer initially preferring a glamorous rival when she went up the job.
Remembering her display take a look at for Location, Location, Location, Kirstie insists: “There was an Italian lady with legs as much as right here…Phil actually, actually wished her. However the issue was, her accent was so robust. He ended up with me by default.”
Absolutely not!
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