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Daily Mirror
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- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I got kicked out of Parliament for my brutal takedown of Boris Johnson'
Dawn Butler has said there's no point in being an MP if it's not to 'speak truth to power' as she recounted being kicked out of Parliament for insulting Boris Johnson A Labour MP who was kicked out of Parliament for calling Boris Johnson a one-word insult has doubled down with a more brutal attack. Appearing on The Mirror 's new show Party Games, Dawn Butler said the former Tory PM was "gaslighting the whole country" looked back on being thrown out of the Commons in 2021. The moment came up as the Labour MP for Brent East played 'Never Have I Ever?' with The Mirror's Sophie Huskisson - and was asked 'Never Have I Ever been told off by the Speaker'. The Mirror's new YouTube show Party Games, which launched on Saturday, sees MPs play a series of games, which tease out funny stories, emotional moments and political jabs from MPs. You can watch the first episode with Ms Butler on YouTube by clicking here. 'I played Hug, Marry, Avoid with Labour MP Dawn Butler and couldn't stop laughing' Asked if she'd ever been told off by the Speaker in the House of Commons, Ms Butler responded: 'Well obviously I got thrown out of Parliament for calling Boris Johnson a liar.' Pressed why she called him that, she continued: 'Because he was a liar! He lied over and over and over again. 'I was just like, come on, he's gaslighting the whole country. And I'd had enough. I'm that kind of conviction politician, so what is the point in me being here if I'm not going to sort of speak truth to power? The doorkeepers came up to me and said, I had to leave Parliament - the whole estate - straight away, or do I need to be escorted off? And I was like, good job I had my keys on me.' The row happened in 2021 during a discussion in the Commons on the prospect of a public inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic. Under the Commons rules, it is forbidden to call another MP a liar and considered unparliamentary language. But Ms Butler had had enough of Mr Johnson's behaviour during the pandemic and told the Commons: "Poor people in our country have paid with their lives because the Prime Minister has spent the last 18 months misleading this House and the country over and over again." She highlighted disputed claims made by the PM about the Covid vaccination programme, adding: "It's dangerous to lie in a pandemic. I am disappointed the Prime Minister has not come to the House to correct the record and correct the fact that he has lied to the House and the country over and over again." Ms Butler refused and said: "It's funny that we get in trouble in this place for calling out the lie rather than the person lying." After being asked to reflect on her words, she added: "I've reflected on my words and somebody needs to tell the truth in this House that the Prime Minister has lied." Here's a look at some of the other best moments from the episode Would you rather be London mayor or Prime Minister? 'London mayor. To represent London - and I'm a Londoner through, born in East London - just having London the way I have experienced it and see it, and just making London wonderful for everyone, and everyone being sort of proud of London and being a Londoner, yeah, I'd love to be Mayor of London.' Asked if she'd be running in the next mayoral election, she added: 'Once there's a vacancy, I will put my hat in the ring.' What was your greatest moment in politics? 'I was the first black female MP to ever stand at that despatch box as a government minister. And when I think back, I think, God, I made history. And a few weeks before, we were talking about the abolition of slavery, and I thought, God, they'd all be spinning in their graves knowing that there's a black woman at the dispatch box representing Her Majesty's Government. And so that's one of my proudest moments.' Watch the Mirror's YouTube show Party Games IT is not often you get to play games with elected Members of Parliament. But it is exactly what I am doing on The Mirror's show, Party Games, which was launched last night. In the programme on the Mirror's YouTube channel, I host familiar faces from across the political spectrum for a party like no other. Wearing an obligatory party hat, I spin a wheel of fortune to decide which games to play - with each one having its own special ability to tease out funny stories, emotional moments and, of course, some political points from MPs. They include 'Would You Rather?' where MPs have to make a painful choice out of two options, and 'Never Have I Ever?', There is also the 'Ask Me Anything' round and 'Hug, Marry, Avoid', where MPs have to choose who'd they'd hug, marry or avoid out of a given list of three people. The '30-Second Pitch' round is where the guest gets to talk for 30 seconds about an issue, cause or campaign they are passionate about. In an age where MPs face increasingly vicious intimidation, hate and violence, The Mirror's show hopes to allow viewers to get to know the humans behind the pomp of Westminster. You can watch Party Games on YouTube now. Would you rather stand out or follow the crowd? 'You have to stand out from the crowd, especially if you're a Black woman, what's the point? You're always going to stand out, right? And I remember somebody saying to me that if I want to be taken seriously as a politician, I need to tone down my dress. And that was it: I was like, illuminate! You're going to need sunglasses when I walk in a room.' What is an issue you are passionate about? 'My summer campaign 2025 is about cleaning up our high streets. At the moment, councils are not allowed to say no to betting shops and adult gaming centres. That's why we have so many in poorer areas. So what I want to do is make sure we change the law - the 2005 Gambling Act - so that councils can have more of a say, so that people can have more of a say, because our high streets deserve to be better, we deserve high streets that are full of beautiful complexity and not so many betting shops.'
Express Tribune
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Amelia Dimoldenberg finally spills on Andrew Garfield rumours and names her dream
Amelia Dimoldenberg, the sharp-witted creator of the hit YouTube series Chicken Shop Date, has finally addressed the much-discussed rumours surrounding her chemistry with Andrew Garfield, while also naming the celebrity who ranks as her ultimate guest. Over the years, the 31-year-old has shared awkward, charming, and often flirty fast-food encounters with some of the biggest names in entertainment, from Jennifer Lawrence and Billie Eilish to Ed Sheeran and Jonathan Bailey. Yet, despite an enviable roster, it was Formula 1 star Damson Idris who Amelia called her 'dream date,' praising his charm and playful energy. 'He definitely understood the assignment,' she told Porter. 'I love it when the guest flirts back and leans into the idea of it being a date.' Idris, she revealed, delivered exactly that. However, the internet frenzy has been far louder when it comes to her interactions with Garfield. The pair first drew attention at the GQ Men of the Year Awards and again at the Golden Globes, where their banter was described by fans as 'off the charts.' By the time Garfield appeared on Chicken Shop Date in 2024, anticipation was sky-high. During the episode, their conversation turned cheeky when Amelia asked him to choose between Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, and herself in a Snog, Marry, Avoid game. Laughing, Garfield dodged choosing her over the Spider-Man actors, before leaning in and teasing, 'This is called flirting, Amelia!' That moment went viral, amassing over 12 million views on Facebook alone. Amelia admitted the reaction felt overwhelming, comparing the flood of messages to the attention one might get after announcing an engagement. Now, she has set the record straight: 'We're friends. I saw him at the Oscars, he's a great guy, a great person. We've got such a great dynamic.' As for her future wishlist? She's eyeing Nathan Fielder, Skepta, Giggs, and even Miss Piggy for her next unforgettable 'dates.'
Daily Mirror
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amelia Dimoldenberg reveals truth about Andrew Garfield romance and names her top date
Amelia Dimoldenberg has addressed rumours about her relationship with Andrew Garfield and has shared which celebrity she considers her favourite guest on Chicken Shop Date Amelia Dimoldenberg, best known as the mastermind behind the hit YouTube series Chicken Shop Date, has shared which famous face still stands out to her as the ultimate guest. Over the years, the 31-year-old has sat across from an enviable lineup of A-listers including Jennifer Lawrence, Billie Eilish, Ben Stiller, and Bella Hadid while showcasing her trademark awkward humour as she shares chicken nuggets with her famous guests. While Amelia's interviews often spark envy with her viewers as she gets to not only chat to but flirt with huge stars including Andrew Garfield, Jonathan Bailey, and Ed Sheeran, it was her playful interview with Formula 1 star Damson Idris that left the biggest mark on her. It comes after it was revealed that Amelia is in talks for standalone series with a huge streaming giant. Speaking to Porter, she recalled: 'The dream date, really. So charming, deliciously so. I love it when the guest flirts back and leans into the idea of it being a date. He definitely understood the assignment.' Amelia has plenty of memorable moments from her unconventional 'dates.' She credits her 2022 sit-down with rapper Jack Harlow for helping her break America and describes her chat with documentary legend Louis Theroux as a genuine 'pinch me' milestone. Despite gaining incredible success off the back of the Chicken Shop Date series, the YouTube star has said that her celebrity wishlist remains even more ambitious than ever. Amelia is hoping to bag future dates with none other than Nathan Fielder, as well as Miss Piggy, Skepta, and Giggs. While Amelia has credited Damson Idris as her favourite interview yet, the internet went into overdrive with her now-infamous encounter with Andrew Garfield. The pair first caught public attention after being spotted at the GQ Men of the Year Awards and later the Golden Globes, where their banter sparked a wave of romance rumours. At the time, fans described their chemistry as 'off the charts,' and clips of their flirty exchanges were shared widely online. By the time Andrew joined her for Chicken Shop Date in 2024, anticipation was high and has fans wishing that the pair would finally confirm their romance after months of speculation. The actor who was newly single at the time reminisced on their 'two meet-cutes', calling them 'vibey' during the date. The conversation quickly took a cheeky turn when Amelia challenged him to a Snog, Marry, Avoid between Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, and herself. "This is unfair' Andrew laughed. 'I'd avoid you because I can't do that to either of those guys.' After a pause, he leaned in with a grin: 'This is called flirting, Amelia! This is called flirting." Naturally, the clip exploded online and racked up over 12 million Facebook views. Speaking about the viral Chicken Shop Date with Andrew and the romance rumours that surrounded it, Amelia admitted that it was too much for her to take. "The hysteria [that came] from that I would not have predicted,' she admitted. Amelia compared the mass of messages she received to the level of attention someone might get after announcing an engagement: "You're getting all these messages and you just kind of want to put your phone away." Despite the speculation, she has since set the record straight on the speculation surrounding herself and Andrew. Speaking to The Sunday Times Style, she said: "We're friends. I saw him at the Oscars and he's a great guy, a great person. We've got such a great dynamic."
Sydney Morning Herald
06-08-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
Keep, covet, kill: The everyday gadgets a recipe writer can (and cannot) live without
In the kitchen, as in life, I have one iron-clad rule: make it multipurpose. My frying pan, for instance, not only cooks me a decent fried egg but it can be used to prevent home invasions and wayward cockroaches. It's fit for use. It gets to stay. But 'the third drawer down'? The one we all have that is spewing forth all kinds of gadgets for eternity? That needs a Marie Kondo exercise in advanced sorting. Let's play the kitchen equivalent of Snog, Marry, Avoid with a game I call Keep, Covet, Kill. Keep Y Peeler Let's hear it for the left-handers: finally, a tool that doesn't punish us for existing. This ambidextrous tool of goodness glides over vegetables, chocolate and cheeses alike without poor maligned lefties performing wrist gymnastics just to peel a carrot. The Y peeler is your slick, stainless-steel sidekick. Don't just keep, but worship.
The Age
06-08-2025
- General
- The Age
Keep, covet, kill: The everyday gadgets a recipe writer can (and cannot) live without
In the kitchen, as in life, I have one iron-clad rule: make it multipurpose. My frying pan, for instance, not only cooks me a decent fried egg but it can be used to prevent home invasions and wayward cockroaches. It's fit for use. It gets to stay. But 'the third drawer down'? The one we all have that is spewing forth all kinds of gadgets for eternity? That needs a Marie Kondo exercise in advanced sorting. Let's play the kitchen equivalent of Snog, Marry, Avoid with a game I call Keep, Covet, Kill. Keep Y Peeler Let's hear it for the left-handers: finally, a tool that doesn't punish us for existing. This ambidextrous tool of goodness glides over vegetables, chocolate and cheeses alike without poor maligned lefties performing wrist gymnastics just to peel a carrot. The Y peeler is your slick, stainless-steel sidekick. Don't just keep, but worship.
