Lizzie S

OK, the Gorton and Denton by-election, I have some thoughts!

Let's take a look at some of the FACTS and burst a few of the more ridiculous takes doing the rounds

But first up, can we acknowledge just what bad losers Reform are?!🤣

Right, let's get started...

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The blossom is lovely but the blue sky is even better!

So very sorry to read this news, how devastating for all of you.

Norwegian PM Støre says Trump repeatedly raises—complains about, pleads for, and demands—the Nobel Peace Prize every time they meet. Støre gives same answer each time: decision is made independently by Norwegian Nobel Committee, with no role for Norwegian gov—a concept Trump appears unable to grasp.

Every year I think taking the first week off in January would have been an excellent idea, yet every year I fail to do so.

I will put forward the pickle fork. Used once a year (if that!)

Which one is your favourite? 😁

A black silhouette of a large sycamore tree against a colourful sunset sky, with a low crescent moon.

We see some beautiful sunsets from our house. This one is from June this year, with our lovely sycamore tree. It was cut down in October as it had sadly become diseased 😢

I (52yo) have never even eaten a devilled egg and now I’m thinking I’ve missed out!

In a surprise to absolutely no one, the mum she’s describing is not claiming benefits as a “lifestyle choice”.

This paywalled article is full of “in my grandparents day, blah blah blah” and nasty sneery comments about latest iPhones for spoilt children🙄

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c20society.org.uk/100-building...

I remember as a child driving past that building and when it was dark you could see inside and there was a swimming pool for staff! Blew my mind 🤣

University of East Anglia (founded 1963) The famous Grade II* listed Ziggurat student blocks beside UEA Broad, completed in 1974. The Sainsbury Centre - top of image. Striking blend of Brutalism, green space and pioneering 1960s campus planning. #UEA #Norwich #aerial #image

Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

Cake/wine/friends 🥳

Trump’s allies now control X, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, & TikTok.

They own Fox News, CBS, WaPo, WSJ & NY Post.

They own Sinclair Broadcasting which has 200 tv stations and local news in 100 markets.

“Freedom of speech” is now what Trump and his billionaire pals say it is.

You’ll probably find them at home, beating up their wives after getting shit-faced at the hate rally.

What's Nigel Farage's problem with solar panels?

Is being a convicted criminal a prerequisite to being invited on the Reform conference stage?

The Telegraph Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence [Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday] Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent 29 August 2025 8:57am BST

The Telegraph Money > Property > Second homes How to avoid tax on your second home From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net [Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto] Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer 29 August 2025 1:21pm BST

On the same day in the Telegraph:

In 1900, 31% of all deaths were children under the age of 5. Today it’s 0.7%. Vaccines, medications, and modern science are the reason why. Trust the science, it’s been proven to work safely and efficiently time and time again.

One of the most beautiful things I’ve read on here 😭

The (first) book was dullsville.

It looks amazing!

I absolutely love halloumi but I wish they wouldn’t call it a ‘burger’. It’s basically a posh cheese sandwich.

fundamentally the problem is that if you think "hotels are where I stay on holiday and I like being on holiday so living in a hotel must be fun and it's not fair others get to do it and not me" then you have the intellectual reasoning of a little child and it's going to be hard to engage with you

We were advised at school (1980s) that girls should be teachers, secretaries or nurses 😮

Anything that involves roasting them until they melt. Aubergine parmigiana is my absolute favourite.

Apple Princess 👑