Jonathan Jones

That feeling when you watch a film with some hideous, scheming but charismatic murderer and you kind of want them to get away with it (despite being generally opposed to murder)

No surprise there

Oh yes, I sang in Ely Cathedral’s Advent Procession yesterday - Lo He Comes and all

I see BBC Radio 3 (along with nearly everyone else) now holds that Advent Sunday “marks the beginning of the Christmas season”.

I suppose those three ships have now sailed. Too late to put the eggnog back into the bottle. Or something

I see BBC Radio 3 (along with nearly everyone else) now holds that Advent Sunday “marks the beginning of the Christmas season”.

I suppose those three ships have now sailed. Too late to put the eggnog back into the bottle. Or something

The weekend doesn't stop us posting #DivineLight.

Stunningly beautiful, the Processional Way Windows (2000) at Ely Cathedral.

Read more about the windows here ⤵️

https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/divine-light-the-stained-glass-of-englands-cathedrals-the-modern-age-1920-to-the-present/

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2 measures brandy, infused as described
1 measure each lemon juice and Cointreau
Garnish as shown
Drink

For this week’s #FridayCocktail I present a Spiced Sidecar - the brandy infused with cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and ginger. Keeps out the chill, more fun than a blanket

Anyway it was open today so 🤷‍♂️

For this week’s #FridayCocktail I present a Spiced Sidecar - the brandy infused with cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and ginger. Keeps out the chill, more fun than a blanket

Thank goodness it wasn’t permenantly closed for ever

Thank goodness it wasn’t permenantly closed for ever

There are probably too many obscure and exotic titles in England to hope for any consistency. We’ve had women as First Lord of the Treasury. Then there are Lords Commissioners, the Lord Privy Seal, the Master of the Rolls … Middle Temple still calls Benchers “Master” whatever their gender …

Just think, if Dominic Raab’s Bill of Rights Bill had become law, its provision for the “right” to trial by jury, where legislation provides for trial by jury, would make no difference to anything

The government’s progress on constitutional & ethical standards has been welcome but underwhelming. It should go further to put the business appointments rules and the new standards regulator on a statutory basis, protect the electoral process and ensure the independence of the Electoral Commission

*unequivocal* !

There is a vignette recorded in the Chilcot report where Admiral Boyce (Chief of the Defence staff) and Juliet Wheldon (Treasury Solicitor) ask AG Goldsmith for an unequal view as to whether the use of force in Iraq was lawful (to which he eventually gave the answer that it was)

An ice cold dry martini with an olive garnish

Today’s #FridayCocktail is a classic dry martini.
The Botanist gin/Dolin vermouth. Have a good weekend.

An ice cold dry martini with an olive garnish

Today’s #FridayCocktail is a classic dry martini.
The Botanist gin/Dolin vermouth. Have a good weekend.

What are the legal implications of Labour’s new immigration reforms? | Institute for Government Some of the government’s proposals are thin on details, others are likely to be tested in the courts.

My commentary on some of the legal aspects of the government’s latest immigration proposals, including the potential for court challenges

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/lega...

What are the legal implications of Labour’s new asylum reforms? | Institute for Government Some of the government’s proposals are thin on details, others are likely to be tested in the courts.

What are the legal implications of Labour’s new asylum reforms?

Former permanent secretary of the Government Legal Department @sirjjkc.bsky.social examines some of the main legal implications of the proposals www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/lega...

Ely Cathedral has a rival attraction

Ely Cathedral has a rival attraction

What are the legal implications of Labour’s new immigration reforms? | Institute for Government Some of the government’s proposals are thin on details, others are likely to be tested in the courts.

My commentary on some of the legal aspects of the government’s latest immigration proposals, including the potential for court challenges

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/lega...

I am lucky to live nearby so can go quite often to NPG (or NG), sometimes just for half an hour to look at one room or a few pictures at a time

Wandered on a whim into the National Portrait Gallery. No entry charge, queues or crowding. Outstanding, interesting, famous art. Smart building

I’m aware there are other narratives about London and it has its problems. But I’ve lived here for 40 odd years, my experiences have been overwhelming positive and I love the place

A friend from US has been staying in London this week - sight-seeing, culture, bars and restaurants. Central London has been buzzing. It’s been great and I’ve been proud of it. So there