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The Herald Scotland
12-08-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Sturgeon says male MSP bullied her with sexual rumours
Ms Sturgeon says the incident began soon after her election in 1999, when she was 28, and involved a false rumour that she had injured a boyfriend during oral sex. READ MORE The man, an MSP from another party who is still alive, repeatedly taunted her with the nickname 'Gnasher', including to her face, and would make pointed jokes about dentists and teeth in her presence. 'On the day I found out about the story, I cried in one of the toilets in the parliament office complex, wondering how I was ever going to face people,' she writes. Whether the MSP had started the rumour or simply enjoyed repeating it to embarrass her, Sturgeon says: 'I do not know. It was untrue, and the fact I feel the need to say that is in itself horrible, but I was utterly mortified.' She describes how the behaviour escalated to the point that she became 'quite scared of him', her heart racing whenever she saw him or heard his voice. Although the taunting eventually subsided, the story would resurface as her profile in Scottish politics grew. Ms Sturgeon says she did not recognise it as bullying until 2017, when she was completing a Scottish Parliament survey prompted by the #MeToo movement. 'It was bullying of an overtly sexual nature, designed to humiliate and intimidate, to cut a young woman down to size and put her in her place,' she writes. Ms Sturgeon says she considered naming the MSP in her book but decided against it: 'The thought of his face all over the media, and of the backlash he might try to whip up against me, makes me feel sick. "Even just thinking about it transports me back to the day I cried in the toilet all those years ago. It is for my own sake that I am letting him off the hook. But he knows who he is. I can only hope that he has the decency to reflect on how his behaviour made me feel.' The revelations are likely to prompt speculation about the man's identity. Dozens of male MSPs from the first Holyrood intake remain alive, with several still active in politics or public life. Ms Sturgeon writes that she had thought such treatment was 'part and parcel of politics' and 'something I had to endure' — a view she now sees as evidence of how deeply ingrained sexism and misogyny were in Scotland's political culture at the time.
Wales Online
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Punctuation joke wins Beano competition
Punctuation joke wins Beano competition Youngsters from Year 5 at Riverley Primary School in Leyton, London, won the accolade, with their joke A joke about punctuation has been chosen as the funniest in a competition run by the Beano comic. Youngsters from Year 5 at Riverley Primary School in Leyton, London, won the accolade, with their joke: What do you call the fanciest punctuation? An a-posh-trophe. Their class teacher, Maisha Mahfuza, was also named Britain's Funniest teacher. The winners will be featured in this week's 4,290th edition of the Beano, drawn by renowned artist Nigel Parkinson A panel of the comic's expert gag makers narrowed down the wittiest submissions to their favourite 10 finalists, before handing the final decision to a public vote. Mike Stirling, director of mischief at the Beano, said: "As the only comic where kids are in charge, Beano continues to celebrate childhood in all its mischievous, screen-free glory. Article continues below "This annual competition is just one way Beano will power summer with pure fun, spotlighting the next generation of comedy geniuses. "This perfectly crafted joke is creative, mischievous and 100% funny. It had us laughing out loud." Ms Mahfuza said: "Seeing our class and joke featured in Beano was surreal. Britain's Funniest Class competition is a fantastic way to spark laughter, boost creativity and build confidence in children. Article continues below "Learning should always come with a healthy dose of fun, and how many people can say they've spread a good giggle beyond the classroom to the whole nation?" The winning school will receive the official Beano "Britain's Funniest Class" trophy, Gnasher Badges, and comic subscriptions for the whole class. Other jokes in the top 10 included: What's the cleverest school dinner? Maths potato; Why did the shark have stomachache? Because it ate a school dinner; What's the difference between Dennis and Gnasher? Dennis wears shorts and Gnasher pants; What's the opposite of a Dandelion? A BeanoTiger; and Why did the chicken cross the road? Be-CAAWWW-se.
Evening Standard
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
East London primary class is named the 'funniest in Britain' by Beano thanks to clever punctuation joke
Other jokes in the top 10 included: What's the cleverest school dinner? Maths potato; Why did the shark have stomachache? Because it ate a school dinner; What's the difference between Dennis and Gnasher? Dennis wears shorts and Gnasher pants; What's the opposite of a Dandelion? A BeanoTiger; and Why did the chicken cross the road? Be-CAAWWW-se.
The Herald Scotland
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Beano names funniest joke as primary school hits the mark
Their class teacher, Maisha Mahfuza, was also named Britain's Funniest teacher. The winners will be featured in this week's 4,290th edition of the Beano, drawn by renowned artist Nigel Parkinson. Read More: A panel of the comic's expert gag makers narrowed down the wittiest submissions to their favourite 10 finalists, before handing the final decision to a public vote. Mike Stirling, director of mischief at the Beano, said: 'As the only comic where kids are in charge, Beano continues to celebrate childhood in all its mischievous, screen-free glory. 'This annual competition is just one way Beano will power summer with pure fun, spotlighting the next generation of comedy geniuses. 'This perfectly crafted joke is creative, mischievous and 100% funny. It had us laughing out loud.' Ms Mahfuza said: 'Seeing our class and joke featured in Beano was surreal. Britain's Funniest Class competition is a fantastic way to spark laughter, boost creativity and build confidence in children. 'Learning should always come with a healthy dose of fun, and how many people can say they've spread a good giggle beyond the classroom to the whole nation?' The winning school will receive the official Beano 'Britain's Funniest Class' trophy, Gnasher Badges, and comic subscriptions for the whole class. Other jokes in the top 10 included: What's the cleverest school dinner? Maths potato Why did the shark have stomach ache? Because it ate a school dinner What's the difference between Dennis and Gnasher? Dennis wears shorts and Gnasher pants What's the opposite of a Dandelion? A BeanoTiger Why did the chicken cross the road? Be-CAAWWW-se.
STV News
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Punctuation joke wins Beano competition
A joke about punctuation has been chosen as the funniest in a competition run by the Beano comic. Youngsters from Year 5 at Riverley Primary School in Leyton, London, won the accolade, with their joke: What do you call the fanciest punctuation? An a-posh-trophe. Their class teacher, Maisha Mahfuza, was also named Britain's Funniest teacher. The winners will be featured in this week's 4,290th edition of the Beano, drawn by renowned artist Nigel Parkinson A panel of the comic's expert gag makers narrowed down the wittiest submissions to their favourite 10 finalists, before handing the final decision to a public vote. Mike Stirling, director of mischief at the Beano, said: 'As the only comic where kids are in charge, Beano continues to celebrate childhood in all its mischievous, screen-free glory. 'This annual competition is just one way Beano will power summer with pure fun, spotlighting the next generation of comedy geniuses. 'This perfectly crafted joke is creative, mischievous and 100% funny. It had us laughing out loud.' Ms Mahfuza said: 'Seeing our class and joke featured in Beano was surreal. Britain's Funniest Class competition is a fantastic way to spark laughter, boost creativity and build confidence in children. 'Learning should always come with a healthy dose of fun, and how many people can say they've spread a good giggle beyond the classroom to the whole nation?' The winning school will receive the official Beano 'Britain's Funniest Class' trophy, Gnasher Badges, and comic subscriptions for the whole class. Other jokes in the top 10 included: What's the cleverest school dinner? Maths potato; Why did the shark have stomachache? Because it ate a school dinner; What's the difference between Dennis and Gnasher? Dennis wears shorts and Gnasher pants; What's the opposite of a Dandelion? A BeanoTiger; and Why did the chicken cross the road? Be-CAAWWW-se. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
