GrumpyGoth

Just re-reading the George Parker piece in which Mandelson tells the FT to fuck off, and it contains this gem too www.ft.com/content/085e...

Mandelson leaked sensitive UK government tax plans to Epstein Former ambassador forwarded memo from special adviser to Gordon Brown to late sex offender in 2009

BREAKING on ft website:

Lord Peter Mandelson leaked a sensitive UK government document to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary that proposed £20bn of asset sales and revealed Labour’s tax policy plans

www.ft.com/content/fdf7...

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Very glad to hear it ❤️

Gaun yerself! Seriously, you've been such an inspiration. Know how much you're appreciated by many.

I've been stepping back from reality, but you're important. I need you to know you've had such a positive influence over the years. I wish you nothing but the best x

PJ I wish you all the very best, and my heart goes out to you. You've had such a positive attitude throughout, and I'm so glad you've made new memories. Thanks for all your support & I hope you defy the odds. PS Parcel would be proud ❤️

80m+ views.

I am just old enough to remember today's news cycle starting out with Trump calling the German chancellor a Nazi to his face.

George Square with TB X-ray Screening Centre, #Glasgow 1957.
(GCC)

The wife of ‘Sir Stanley’ couldn’t stomach his abuse and nor should the rest of us | Catherine Bennett Boris Johnson’s plan to bestow an honour on his father is a blow to those seeking to protect women from domestic violence

And I know nobody is perfect but these are his late wife’s words:

“I want the truth told,” she said about Stanley’s violence, which was witnessed by Boris. “He hit me many times, over many years.”

I sometimes miss cancel culture.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Isn’t the real question here why anybody is asking the opinion of the father of a former Prime Minister?

Today was nuts. Actual historically and legally significant levels of nuts but I don’t think BlueSky allows or encourages discussion of women’s rights so I’ll just say that I’m bursting with pride and leave it there.

Anderston, #Glasgow 1992. (Mirrorpix)

For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) - UK Supreme Court Is a person with a full gender recognition certificate (“GRC”) which recognises that their gender is female, a “woman” for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 (“EA 2010”)?

Superb.
At last.
The Supreme Court knows what a woman is.
And what a lesbian is.
Women's legal rights upheld by the Supreme Court.
'Woman' refers to biological sex.
Judgement below.
www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...

The leading equality law KC in the country is Karon Monaghan (she is the author of the leading book in the area). She was representing the lesbian groups who intervened so to suggest the position was not arguable is a reach so long a boxer would be proud of it.

This is Lola. She needs to be tucked in for bedtime, but has very tiny arms. So you can see why this is an emergency. 12/10

a black and white cattle dog fits all four of his paws into a small metal bucket. though it looks extremely uncomfortable, he seems very determined and content.

Centaur the shelter dog has once again fit all of his paws into his trusty metal bucket. right behind him is a spacious bone-shaped pool for him to use, but he has decided this bucket is all he needs.

This is Centaur. He was given his very own pool. Still prefers sitting in an old metal bucket. 13/10

Buffy for me too. Hated her (or Dawn) at first, but grew to love her on multiple rewatches. One of my favourite TV shows ever, for many reasons, but mostly for Spike! But she was so good in that part, I genuinely feel incredibly sad for her.

I’m very very saddened to hear the news about Michelle Trachtenberg. She was an always-bouncing goofy kid, a ray of sunshine. Awful loss.

Honestly breaks my heart. Far too young RIP

Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actor, dead at 39 The actor was reportedly found at a New York apartment with the cause of death as yet unknown The actor Michelle Trachtenberg, known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harriet the Spy, has died at the age of 39. Police sources confirmed her death to both…

Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actor, dead at 39

Yup 😬

They're all horrendous tbf. At least he's consistent! 😂

DAILY STAR: Poodles: an apology #TomorrowsPapersToday

You'll be watching TOTP then 😂

Blow for Anas Sarwar after Scottish Labour rejects single sex spaces motion

Delegates went against the leadership after critics accused the motion of "misinformation".

This is my final OFM column. Here’s what I’ve learned about buffets, ‘clean eating’ and what not to serve food on | Jay Rayner Much has changed in the food world but there are a few truths that still hold

I have three reviews to go for the Obs but today, after 180 of them, is my last column for OFM. So I thought I’d summarise my searing advice from the last 15 years: the wisdom, the provocations and the occasional stupidities. Enjoy. Or grind your teeth. Your call

www.theguardian.com/food/2025/fe...